Japan vs New ZealandPassport Comparison 2026

The Japan passport is stronger in 2026. Japan is ranked #12 with a mobility score of 164, while New Zealand is ranked #20 with a score of 162 — a difference of 2 destinations.

Japan and New Zealand 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.

If you hold dual citizenship with both Japan 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.

Japan is ranked #12 and New Zealand is ranked #20 in the 2026 BorderIQ Passport Power Index. Japan has a mobility score of 164 while New Zealand has 162, a difference of 2 destinations.

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.