Australia vs New ZealandPassport Comparison 2026

The New Zealand passport is stronger in 2026. Australia is ranked #24 with a mobility score of 161, while New Zealand is ranked #20 with a score of 162 — a difference of 1 destinations.

Australia and New Zealand passport holders share visa-free or easy access to 154 common destinations. See the detailed comparison above for the complete breakdown of shared and unique destinations.

If you hold dual citizenship with both Australia and New Zealand, you can use whichever passport gives better access to each destination. Combining both passports often unlocks more visa-free destinations than either passport alone.

Australia is ranked #24 and New Zealand is ranked #20 in the 2026 BorderIQ Passport Power Index. Australia has a mobility score of 161 while New Zealand has 162, a difference of 1 destinations.

Having both passports gives you the best visa access from each. While they share 154 common easy-access destinations, each passport provides unique access to additional countries. Check the unique destinations section above for the full advantage of holding both.