2026 data
Mexico vs Russia
Mexico is stronger · +20 visa-free destinations
Comparing the two in 2026: the Mexico passport gives access to 137 destinations without a prior visa (#53 worldwide), while Russia reaches 117 (#76). In practice, Mexico gets you visa-free to 20 more destinations.
Side-by-side comparison
Mexico
Russia
Visa-free destinations
137
117
Voyspark Index rank
#53
#76
Visa-free
98
78
Visa on arrival
33
33
Electronic auth (eTA)
6
6
e-Visa
31
19
Visa required
#30
#62
Popular destinations visa-free for one but visa-required for the other.
Where Mexico reaches further
Where Russia reaches further
Access by region, side by side
Visa-free for both: destinations open to both passports.
Americas29 · 30 / 34
Africa25 · 32 / 54
Europe44 · 5 / 45
Asia21 · 26 / 35
Oceania10 · 11 / 14
Middle East8 · 12 / 15
Frequently asked questions
Which is stronger, Mexico or Russia?
Mexico is stronger. Mexico reaches 137 destinations visa-free; Russia, 117.
How many destinations can both enter visa-free?
94 destinations are open without a prior visa to both passports in 2026.
Where does each passport reach further?
Mexico wins in 11 and Russia in 2 among popular destinations. The full list is above.