2026 data
Japan vs Portugal
Japan is stronger · +1 visa-free destinations
Comparing the two in 2026: the Japan passport gives access to 164 destinations without a prior visa (#12 worldwide), while Portugal reaches 163 (#18). In practice, Japan gets you visa-free to 1 more destinations.
Side-by-side comparison
Japan
Portugal
Visa-free destinations
164
163
Voyspark Index rank
#12
#18
Visa-free
117
125
Visa on arrival
38
31
Electronic auth (eTA)
9
7
e-Visa
18
20
Visa required
#16
#15
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.
Europe44 · 44 / 45
Americas33 · 33 / 35
Africa31 · 34 / 54
Asia29 · 25 / 34
Middle East13 · 13 / 15
Oceania13 · 13 / 14
Frequently asked questions
Which is stronger, Japan or Portugal?
Japan is stronger. Japan reaches 164 destinations visa-free; Portugal, 163.
How many destinations can both enter visa-free?
159 destinations are open without a prior visa to both passports in 2026.
Where does each passport reach further?
Japan wins in 1 and Portugal in 0 among popular destinations. The full list is above.