2026 data
Japan vs United States
Japan is stronger · +5 visa-free destinations
Comparing the two in 2026: the Japan passport gives access to 164 destinations without a prior visa (#12 worldwide), while United States reaches 159 (#32). In practice, Japan gets you visa-free to 5 more destinations.
Side-by-side comparison
Japan
United States
Visa-free destinations
164
159
Voyspark Index rank
#12
#32
Visa-free
117
116
Visa on arrival
38
36
Electronic auth (eTA)
9
7
e-Visa
18
20
Visa required
#16
#19
Popular destinations visa-free for one but visa-required for the other.
Access by region, side by side
Visa-free for both: destinations open to both passports.
Europe45 · 44 / 46
Africa31 · 34 / 54
Americas32 · 31 / 34
Asia29 · 24 / 34
Oceania13 · 13 / 14
Middle East13 · 12 / 15
Frequently asked questions
Which is stronger, Japan or United States?
Japan is stronger. Japan reaches 164 destinations visa-free; United States, 159.
How many destinations can both enter visa-free?
155 destinations are open without a prior visa to both passports in 2026.
Where does each passport reach further?
Japan wins in 2 and United States in 0 among popular destinations. The full list is above.