2026 data
Portugal vs United States
Portugal is stronger · +4 visa-free destinations
Comparing the two in 2026: the Portugal passport gives access to 163 destinations without a prior visa (#18 worldwide), while United States reaches 159 (#32). In practice, Portugal gets you visa-free to 4 more destinations.
Side-by-side comparison
Portugal
United States
Visa-free destinations
163
159
Voyspark Index rank
#18
#32
Visa-free
125
116
Visa on arrival
31
36
Electronic auth (eTA)
7
7
e-Visa
20
20
Visa required
#15
#19
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.
Europe44 · 43 / 45
Africa34 · 34 / 54
Americas32 · 31 / 34
Asia26 · 25 / 35
Oceania13 · 13 / 14
Middle East13 · 12 / 15
Frequently asked questions
Which is stronger, Portugal or United States?
Portugal is stronger. Portugal reaches 163 destinations visa-free; United States, 159.
How many destinations can both enter visa-free?
157 destinations are open without a prior visa to both passports in 2026.
Where does each passport reach further?
Portugal wins in 1 and United States in 0 among popular destinations. The full list is above.