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Japan vs NorwayPassport Comparison 2026

Side-by-side comparison of Japan and Norway passports. The Norway passport is stronger by 1 destination.

Japan flag
Japan

Asia

#12

Rank

164

Mobility

110

Visa Free

Norway flag
Norway

Europe

#4

Rank

165

Mobility

116

Visa Free

Category Breakdown

Visa Free110 vs 116
JapanNorway
Visa on Arrival38 vs 34
JapanNorway
ETA8 vs 7
JapanNorway
e-Visa17 vs 17
JapanNorway
Visa Required16 vs 15
JapanNorway

Combined Passport Power

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

#30

Combined Rank

159

Combined Score

+-6

Extra Destinations

Unique to Japan (2)

Destinations only Japan passport holders can access easily

Unique to Norway (3)

Destinations only Norway passport holders can access easily

Frequently Asked Questions

Which passport is stronger, Japan or Norway?

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

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

Japan and Norway 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 Japan and Norway passport?

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

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

Is it worth having both Japan and Norway 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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