2026 data
United Kingdom vs United States
United Kingdom is stronger · +3 visa-free destinations
Comparing the two in 2026: the United Kingdom passport gives access to 162 destinations without a prior visa (#20 worldwide), while United States reaches 159 (#32). In practice, United Kingdom gets you visa-free to 3 more destinations.
Side-by-side comparison
United Kingdom
United States
Visa-free destinations
162
159
Voyspark Index rank
#20
#32
Visa-free
118
116
Visa on arrival
36
36
Electronic auth (eTA)
8
7
e-Visa
17
20
Visa required
#19
#19
Access by region, side by side
Visa-free for both: destinations open to both passports.
Europe44 · 43 / 45
Africa34 · 34 / 54
Americas31 · 31 / 34
Asia27 · 25 / 35
Oceania13 · 13 / 14
Middle East12 · 12 / 15
Frequently asked questions
Which is stronger, United Kingdom or United States?
United Kingdom is stronger. United Kingdom reaches 162 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.