Canada Tops US in Passport Visa-Free Ranking

March 12, 2026·21 days ago·via AOL.com

The Canadian passport ranks 7th globally, tied with Australia, Czechia, Latvia, New Zealand, Slovakia, and Slovenia, granting visa-free or visa-on-arrival access to 182 destinations. This surpasses the US passport at 10th place with 179 destinations, boosted by recent visa-free entry to China until December 31, 2026. Previously ranked 8th with 181 destinations, Canada's stronger diplomatic ties enhance travel freedom for business and leisure.

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