PASSPORT INDEX
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Comparison

Russia vs Argentina: which passport is stronger

Russia: 114 destinations without a prior visa, rank 48. Argentina: 168, rank 18. The stronger passport: Argentina. Data as of 4 October 2026.

Passport · ПаспортBRIDGES INDEX
Russia
Rank48
No prior visa114
CodeRUS
vs
Passport · ПаспортBRIDGES INDEX
Argentina
Rank18
No prior visa168
CodeARG
Argentina programme: applications open in Q4 2026; documents can be prepared in advance. The comparison below shows passport strength, not programme availability.
12only Russia
103both
66only Argentina

BRIDGES Index: eight criteria

Russia · 56 Argentina · 72
Mobility
54114 destinations without a prior visa
85168 destinations without a prior visa
Stability and rule of law
29score -0.93 on a -2.5 to 2.5 scale
53score -0.01 on a -2.5 to 2.5 scale
Quality of life
76HDI 0.832
82HDI 0.865
Health and longevity
5973.2 years life expectancy
7277.4 years life expectancy
Education
74education index 0.78
87education index 0.87
Taxes
58up to 22%, no inheritance tax, worldwide income taxed
45up to 35%, no inheritance tax, worldwide income taxed
US access
0no E-2, visa required
50E-2 investor visa available, visa required
Plan B and family
100dual citizenship allowed, passes to children
100dual citizenship allowed, passes to children

Key destinations

Only with a Russia passport

12

Visa-free8

Entry on your passport

On arrival4

Visa issued at the border

Only with a Argentina passport

66

eVisa7

Applied for online before travel

Visa required59

Through a consulate

Russia + Argentina: together