Spain Passport:
Visa-Free Countries & Entry Rules
Abroad Travel Guide – 183 destinations open to Spain passport holders without a visa arranged in advance.
Spain passport holders can currently enter 134 destinations visa-free (including simple eTA authorisations), receive a visa on arrival in 31 countries and apply online for an e-Visa in 18. An embassy visa is still required for 14 destinations. The full breakdown by category is below, based on our dataset dated 2026-10-26. Select another passport to compare, and wherever a second citizenship or residency could strengthen your passport, we will show you the way.
How It Works
Select the passport you actually travel with – your citizenship, or the country of your current residence permit. Your passport check will instantly sort every destination into five entry categories. Countries marked with the green icon have citizenship or residency programs available through Abroad Mobility.
without arranging
a visa in advance
Enter with just your passport, no visa needed. Some destinations require a simple electronic travel authorization (eTA). Permitted stay length is shown for each country.
A visa is issued when you land, usually a short form and a fee right at the border. Check the fee and permitted stay before you fly.
Apply online before you travel; approval usually arrives within a few days by email. No embassy visit needed, you land with the document ready.
A visa must be obtained before travelling, via an embassy or consulate of the destination country.
No destinations in this category.
Entry is currently not permitted for holders of this passport. Rules change; always verify before planning a trip.
About the Spain Passport
The Spain passport holds first place, the highest position in the top tier. It provides visa-free access to 134 destinations, and total mobility, adding eTA, visa on arrival and e-Visa entry, stands at 183.
Europe contributes 43 visa-free destinations and is the strongest region, while South America, at 11, is the smallest. Spanish citizens can enter France, the United Kingdom, Japan, China, Singapore, Brazil and the United Arab Emirates with no visa. The United States, Canada and Australia ask only for an eTA, which is completed online. Almost nothing is out of reach, so travel access is not a reason to seek another nationality. A second citizenship such as Sierra Leone CIP could add up to 3 destinations, which means residency or business goals are the more likely motive.
Visa-Free Access by Region
Spain passport holders can enter 134 destinations visa-free or with a simple eTA. Destinations with a green outline have residency or citizenship programs you can explore.
Europe 43
Asia 26
Africa 18
North America 22
Oceania 14
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many countries can Spain passport holders visit without a visa?
Spain passport holders can visit 134 destinations visa-free (including destinations that only ask for an eTA), plus 31 with a visa on arrival and 18 with an e-Visa. That gives a mobility score of 183 out of 197 destinations, based on our dataset dated 2026-10-26.
What is the Spain passport ranking?
The Spain passport ranks #1 in the Abroad Mobility passport ranking, a position shared with 2 other passports, with a mobility score of 183. The ranking covers 198 passports on 77 positions: passports with the same score share a position and the next score takes the next number. It counts destinations open visa-free, with an eTA, with a visa on arrival or with an e-Visa.
Do Spain passport holders need a visa for the Schengen area, the United Kingdom, the United States or Canada?
Schengen area (checked against France): visa-free. United Kingdom: visa-free, up to 180 days. United States: visa-free with an eTA (electronic travel authorisation) before departure. Canada: visa-free with an eTA (electronic travel authorisation) before departure. Always confirm the current rules with the official government source before you travel.
Which countries offer visa on arrival to Spain passport holders?
31 destinations issue a visa on arrival to Spain passport holders: Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Indonesia, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cambodia, Comoros, Djibouti and 21 more. Check the fee and permitted stay before you fly.
Which countries require a visa for Spain passport holders?
Spain passport holders need a visa arranged in advance for 14 destinations, including Afghanistan, Algeria, Central African Republic, Chad, Congo, Eritrea, Liberia, Mali and 6 more.
How can a Spain passport holder get a stronger second passport?
Citizenship by investment programs grant a second passport in return for an approved investment. For Spain passport holders, the programs in our database that add the most destinations are Sierra Leone CIP (+3 destinations, from USD $140,000, about 2 months), Egypt CIP (+2 destinations, from USD $282,500, about 6 months) and Saint Lucia CIP (+1 destinations, from USD $240,000, about 18 months). Abroad Mobility can help you compare eligibility, timelines and the full process.
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