2026 data
Japan vs Philippines
Japan is stronger · +98 visa-free destinations
Comparing the two in 2026: the Japan passport gives access to 164 destinations without a prior visa (#12 worldwide), while Philippines reaches 66 (#131). In practice, Japan gets you visa-free to 98 more destinations.
Side-by-side comparison
Japan
Philippines
Visa-free destinations
164
66
World ranking
#12
#131
Visa-free
117
36
Visa on arrival
38
27
Electronic auth (eTA)
9
3
e-Visa
18
41
Visa required
#16
#90
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.
Africa31 · 20 / 54
Asia28 · 21 / 33
Americas33 · 13 / 35
Europe45 · 0 / 46
Oceania13 · 9 / 14
Middle East13 · 3 / 15
Frequently asked questions
Which is stronger, Japan or Philippines?
Japan is stronger. Japan reaches 164 destinations visa-free; Philippines, 66.
How many destinations can both enter visa-free?
63 destinations are open without a prior visa to both passports in 2026.
Where does each passport reach further?
Japan wins in 21 and Philippines in 0 among popular destinations. The full list is above.