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Australia vs New ZealandPassport Comparison 2026

Side-by-side comparison of Australia and New Zealand passports. The New Zealand passport is stronger by 1 destination.

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Australia

Oceania

#24

Rank

161

Mobility

106

Visa Free

#20

Rank

162

Mobility

110

Visa Free

Category Breakdown

Visa Free106 vs 110
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Visa on Arrival42 vs 39
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ETA6 vs 6
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e-Visa19 vs 18
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Visa Required16 vs 16
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Combined Passport Power

If you held both passports, your combined travel power would be:

#40

Combined Rank

155

Combined Score

+-7

Extra Destinations

Unique to Australia (0)

Destinations only Australia passport holders can access easily

Unique to New Zealand (1)

Destinations only New Zealand passport holders can access easily

Frequently Asked Questions

Which passport is stronger, Australia or New Zealand?

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.

How many visa-free destinations do Australia and New Zealand share?

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.

Can I travel with both a Australia and New Zealand passport?

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.

What is the difference between Australia and New Zealand passport rankings?

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.

Is it worth having both Australia and New Zealand passports?

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.

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