2026 data
Russia vs United Kingdom
United Kingdom is stronger · +45 visa-free destinations
Comparing the two in 2026: the Russia passport gives access to 117 destinations without a prior visa (#76 worldwide), while United Kingdom reaches 162 (#20). In practice, United Kingdom gets you visa-free to 45 more destinations.
Side-by-side comparison
Russia
United Kingdom
Visa-free destinations
117
162
Voyspark Index rank
#76
#20
Visa-free
78
118
Visa on arrival
33
36
Electronic auth (eTA)
6
8
e-Visa
19
17
Visa required
#62
#19
Popular destinations visa-free for one but visa-required for the other.
Where United Kingdom reaches further
Access by region, side by side
Visa-free for both: destinations open to both passports.
Africa32 · 34 / 54
Americas31 · 32 / 35
Asia26 · 27 / 35
Europe5 · 44 / 44
Middle East12 · 12 / 15
Oceania11 · 13 / 14
Frequently asked questions
Which is stronger, Russia or United Kingdom?
United Kingdom is stronger. Russia reaches 117 destinations visa-free; United Kingdom, 162.
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?
Russia wins in 0 and United Kingdom in 13 among popular destinations. The full list is above.