2026 data
Mexico vs Portugal
Portugal is stronger · +26 visa-free destinations
Comparing the two in 2026: the Mexico passport gives access to 137 destinations without a prior visa (#53 worldwide), while Portugal reaches 163 (#18). In practice, Portugal gets you visa-free to 26 more destinations.
Side-by-side comparison
Mexico
Portugal
Visa-free destinations
137
163
Voyspark Index rank
#53
#18
Visa-free
98
125
Visa on arrival
33
31
Electronic auth (eTA)
6
7
e-Visa
31
20
Visa required
#30
#15
Popular destinations visa-free for one but visa-required for the other.
Where Portugal reaches further
Access by region, side by side
Visa-free for both: destinations open to both passports.
Europe43 · 44 / 45
Americas29 · 32 / 34
Africa25 · 34 / 54
Asia21 · 26 / 35
Oceania10 · 13 / 14
Middle East8 · 13 / 15
Frequently asked questions
Which is stronger, Mexico or Portugal?
Portugal is stronger. Mexico reaches 137 destinations visa-free; Portugal, 163.
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?
Mexico wins in 0 and Portugal in 6 among popular destinations. The full list is above.