2026 data
Russia vs Ukraine
Ukraine is stronger · +18 visa-free destinations
Comparing the two in 2026: the Russia passport gives access to 117 destinations without a prior visa (#76 worldwide), while Ukraine reaches 135 (#57). In practice, Ukraine gets you visa-free to 18 more destinations.
Side-by-side comparison
Russia
Ukraine
Visa-free destinations
117
135
Voyspark Index rank
#76
#57
Visa-free
78
93
Visa on arrival
33
39
Electronic auth (eTA)
6
3
e-Visa
19
30
Visa required
#62
#33
Popular destinations visa-free for one but visa-required for the other.
Where Russia reaches further
Where Ukraine reaches further
Access by region, side by side
Visa-free for both: destinations open to both passports.
Africa32 · 25 / 54
Americas31 · 25 / 35
Europe5 · 43 / 44
Asia26 · 20 / 35
Middle East12 · 12 / 15
Oceania11 · 9 / 14
Frequently asked questions
Which is stronger, Russia or Ukraine?
Ukraine is stronger. Russia reaches 117 destinations visa-free; Ukraine, 135.
How many destinations can both enter visa-free?
95 destinations are open without a prior visa to both passports in 2026.
Where does each passport reach further?
Russia wins in 3 and Ukraine in 8 among popular destinations. The full list is above.