Belgium vs Austria Passport Comparison
Belgium
EUROPE
Austria
EUROPE
Detailed Comparison
Comparison Summary & Recommendations
Overall Winner
Belgium
With 185 visa-free destinations, Belgium offers the most global mobility among the compared passports.
Highest Global Ranking
Austria
Ranked #4 globally, Austria is the highest-ranked passport in this comparison.
Schengen Area Access
Belgium
Belgium is a Schengen Area member, providing free movement across 27 European countries.
Most Unique Access
Belgium
Belgium provides exclusive visa-free access to 4 destinations not accessible with the other passports.
Key Insights
- • All compared passports share access to 143 common destinations
- • The strongest passport offers 185 visa-free destinations
- • Consider your travel priorities: business, leisure, or specific regions when choosing a passport
- • Visa requirements can change - always verify current entry requirements before traveling
Visa Access Analysis
Understanding the overlap and unique access each passport provides
Exclusive Visa-Free Access
Belgium
4 unique destinations
Austria
1 unique destinations
Shared Visa-Free Destinations (143)
Countries that all compared passports can access visa-free
Ranking Trends Over Time (Server Rendered)
Historical passport ranking comparison from 2006 to 2025 (lower rank is better)
2025 Snapshot
Belgium
Rank: #5
Visa-free: 190
Austria
Rank: #4
Visa-free: 191
Recent Historical Ranks
| Year | Belgium | Austria |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | #5 (190) | #4 (191) |
| 2024 | #4 (191) | #3 (192) |
| 2023 | #7 (186) | #5 (188) |
| 2022 | #6 (186) | #4 (188) |
| 2021 | #6 (186) | #4 (188) |
| 2020 | #7 (185) | #5 (187) |
| 2019 | #6 (184) | #5 (185) |
| 2018 | #6 (185) | #5 (186) |
| 2017 | #4 (173) | #4 (173) |
| 2016 | #4 (174) | #5 (173) |
Each cell shows rank and visa-free count for that year.