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Canada vs United StatesPassport Comparison 2026

Side-by-side comparison of Canada and United States passports. The Canada passport is stronger by 2 destinations.

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Canada

Americas

#24

Rank

161

Mobility

110

Visa Free

#32

Rank

159

Mobility

109

Visa Free

Category Breakdown

Visa Free110 vs 109
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Visa on Arrival37 vs 36
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ETA6 vs 6
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e-Visa17 vs 19
CanadaUnited States
Visa Required19 vs 19
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Combined Passport Power

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

#43

Combined Rank

153

Combined Score

+-8

Extra Destinations

Unique to Canada (2)

Destinations only Canada passport holders can access easily

Unique to United States (0)

Destinations only United States passport holders can access easily

Frequently Asked Questions

Which passport is stronger, Canada or United States?

The Canada passport is stronger in 2026. Canada is ranked #24 with a mobility score of 161, while United States is ranked #32 with a score of 159 — a difference of 2 destinations.

How many visa-free destinations do Canada and United States share?

Canada and United States passport holders share visa-free or easy access to 151 common destinations. See the detailed comparison above for the complete breakdown of shared and unique destinations.

Can I travel with both a Canada and United States passport?

If you hold dual citizenship with both Canada and United States, 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 Canada and United States passport rankings?

Canada is ranked #24 and United States is ranked #32 in the 2026 BorderIQ Passport Power Index. Canada has a mobility score of 161 while United States has 159, a difference of 2 destinations.

Is it worth having both Canada and United States passports?

Having both passports gives you the best visa access from each. While they share 151 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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