2026 data
Portugal vs Russia
Portugal is stronger · +46 visa-free destinations
Comparing the two in 2026: the Portugal passport gives access to 163 destinations without a prior visa (#18 worldwide), while Russia reaches 117 (#76). In practice, Portugal gets you visa-free to 46 more destinations.
Side-by-side comparison
Portugal
Russia
Visa-free destinations
163
117
Voyspark Index rank
#18
#76
Visa-free
125
78
Visa on arrival
31
33
Electronic auth (eTA)
7
6
e-Visa
20
19
Visa required
#15
#62
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.
Africa34 · 32 / 54
Americas33 · 31 / 35
Asia26 · 26 / 35
Europe44 · 5 / 44
Middle East13 · 12 / 15
Oceania13 · 11 / 14
Frequently asked questions
Which is stronger, Portugal or Russia?
Portugal is stronger. Portugal reaches 163 destinations visa-free; Russia, 117.
How many destinations can both enter visa-free?
111 destinations are open without a prior visa to both passports in 2026.
Where does each passport reach further?
Portugal wins in 14 and Russia in 0 among popular destinations. The full list is above.