2026 data
Japan vs Mexico
Japan is stronger · +27 visa-free destinations
Comparing the two in 2026: the Japan passport gives access to 164 destinations without a prior visa (#12 worldwide), while Mexico reaches 137 (#53). In practice, Japan gets you visa-free to 27 more destinations.
Side-by-side comparison
Japan
Mexico
Visa-free destinations
164
137
World ranking
#12
#53
Visa-free
117
98
Visa on arrival
38
33
Electronic auth (eTA)
9
6
e-Visa
18
31
Visa required
#16
#30
Popular destinations visa-free for one but visa-required for the other.
Where Japan reaches further
Access by region, side by side
Visa-free for both: destinations open to both passports.
Europe45 · 44 / 46
Americas32 · 29 / 34
Africa31 · 25 / 54
Asia29 · 20 / 34
Oceania13 · 10 / 14
Middle East13 · 8 / 15
Frequently asked questions
Which is stronger, Japan or Mexico?
Japan is stronger. Japan reaches 164 destinations visa-free; Mexico, 137.
How many destinations can both enter visa-free?
136 destinations are open without a prior visa to both passports in 2026.
Where does each passport reach further?
Japan wins in 7 and Mexico in 0 among popular destinations. The full list is above.