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Austria vs JapanPassport Comparison 2026

Side-by-side comparison of Austria and Japan passports. The Austria passport is stronger by 0 destinations.

Austria flag
Austria

Europe

#12

Rank

164

Mobility

117

Visa Free

Japan flag
Japan

Asia

#12

Rank

164

Mobility

110

Visa Free

Category Breakdown

Visa Free117 vs 110
AustriaJapan
Visa on Arrival32 vs 38
AustriaJapan
ETA7 vs 8
AustriaJapan
e-Visa18 vs 17
AustriaJapan
Visa Required15 vs 16
AustriaJapan

Combined Passport Power

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

#30

Combined Rank

159

Combined Score

+-5

Extra Destinations

Unique to Austria (3)

Destinations only Austria passport holders can access easily

Unique to Japan (3)

Destinations only Japan passport holders can access easily

Frequently Asked Questions

Which passport is stronger, Austria or Japan?

The Austria passport is stronger in 2026. Austria is ranked #12 with a mobility score of 164, while Japan is ranked #12 with a score of 164 — a difference of 0 destinations.

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

Austria and Japan passport holders share visa-free or easy access to 153 common destinations. See the detailed comparison above for the complete breakdown of shared and unique destinations.

Can I travel with both a Austria and Japan passport?

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

Austria is ranked #12 and Japan is ranked #12 in the 2026 BorderIQ Passport Power Index. Austria has a mobility score of 164 while Japan has 164, a difference of 0 destinations.

Is it worth having both Austria and Japan passports?

Having both passports gives you the best visa access from each. While they share 153 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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