Canada vs Japan Passport Comparison
Canada
AMERICAS
Japan
ASIA
Detailed Comparison
Comparison Summary & Recommendations
Overall Winner
Japan
With 187 visa-free destinations, Japan offers the most global mobility among the compared passports.
Schengen Area Access
Canada
Canada is a Schengen Area member, providing free movement across 27 European countries.
Residency by Investment
Canada
Canada offers a Residency by Investment program for those seeking alternative pathways.
Most Unique Access
Japan
Japan provides exclusive visa-free access to 9 destinations not accessible with the other passports.
Key Insights
- • All compared passports share access to 130 common destinations
- • The strongest passport offers 187 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
Canada
7 unique destinations
Japan
9 unique destinations
Shared Visa-Free Destinations (130)
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
Canada
Rank: #7
Visa-free: 188
Japan
Rank: #2
Visa-free: 193
Recent Historical Ranks
| Year | Canada | Japan |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | #7 (188) | #2 (193) |
| 2024 | #7 (188) | #1 (194) |
| 2023 | #8 (185) | #1 (193) |
| 2022 | #7 (185) | #1 (192) |
| 2021 | #8 (184) | #1 (192) |
| 2020 | #9 (183) | #1 (191) |
| 2019 | #6 (184) | #1 (190) |
| 2018 | #6 (185) | #1 (190) |
| 2017 | #6 (171) | #5 (172) |
| 2016 | #6 (172) | #5 (173) |
Each cell shows rank and visa-free count for that year.