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Austria vs ItalyPassport Comparison 2026

Side-by-side comparison of Austria and Italy passports. The Italy passport is stronger by 1 destination.

Austria flag
Austria

Europe

#12

Rank

164

Mobility

117

Visa Free

Italy flag
Italy

Europe

#4

Rank

165

Mobility

119

Visa Free

Category Breakdown

Visa Free117 vs 119
AustriaItaly
Visa on Arrival32 vs 31
AustriaItaly
ETA7 vs 7
AustriaItaly
e-Visa18 vs 17
AustriaItaly
Visa Required15 vs 15
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Combined Passport Power

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

#40

Combined Rank

157

Combined Score

+-8

Extra Destinations

Unique to Austria (0)

Destinations only Austria passport holders can access easily

Unique to Italy (1)

Destinations only Italy passport holders can access easily

Frequently Asked Questions

Which passport is stronger, Austria or Italy?

The Italy passport is stronger in 2026. Austria is ranked #12 with a mobility score of 164, while Italy is ranked #4 with a score of 165 — a difference of 1 destinations.

How many visa-free destinations do Austria and Italy share?

Austria and Italy passport holders share visa-free or easy access to 156 common destinations. See the detailed comparison above for the complete breakdown of shared and unique destinations.

Can I travel with both a Austria and Italy passport?

If you hold dual citizenship with both Austria and Italy, 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 Austria and Italy passport rankings?

Austria is ranked #12 and Italy is ranked #4 in the 2026 BorderIQ Passport Power Index. Austria has a mobility score of 164 while Italy has 165, a difference of 1 destinations.

Is it worth having both Austria and Italy passports?

Having both passports gives you the best visa access from each. While they share 156 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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