Visa-Free Countries for Spain Passport Holders (2026)
Spain passport holders can visit 201 of 246 destinations without arranging a visa in advance: 154 visa-free, 19 with an electronic travel authorization and 28 with a visa on arrival. 27 more offer an e-visa you apply for online. 14 require a visa before travel. That puts the Spain passport at #2 of 208 in our ranking.
- Visa-free 154
- ETA 19
- On arrival 28
- E-visa 27
- Visa 14
- Special 4
Visa-free access
201
Visa-free, ETA or on arrival
Passport rank
#2 of 208
E-visa online
27
Visa required
14
Visa-free for Spain passport holders
154 destinations. No visa or online approval needed. Show your passport at immigration.
Online travel authorization (ETA) needed for Spain passport holders
19 destinations. No visa, but you need an online approval before you board.
Visa on arrival for Spain passport holders
28 destinations. Get the visa at the airport or border, usually for a fee.
E-visa for Spain passport holders
27 destinations. Apply online and get approved before you travel.
Visa required for Spain passport holders
14 destinations. Apply for a visa at an embassy, consulate or official visa center before you go.
Special permits and unconfirmed entry
4 destinations. A special permit is needed, or entry on this passport isn't confirmed. Contact the destination's embassy.
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Spain passport: common questions
How many countries can Spain passport holders visit without a visa?
201 destinations: 154 visa-free, 19 with an online travel authorization (ETA) and 28 with a visa on arrival. Another 27 let you apply for an e-visa online.
Do Spain passport holders need a visa for the United States?
No visa, but Spain passport holders need an electronic travel authorization (ESTA, US$40.62 (from 2026-10-16; US$10.62 if denied)) before they travel to the United States, for stays of up to 90 days.
Do Spain passport holders need a visa for the United Kingdom?
No visa, but Spain passport holders need an electronic travel authorization (UK ETA, GBP 20 (from 2026-04-08)) before they travel to the United Kingdom, for stays of up to 180 days.
Do Spain passport holders need a visa for France?
No. Spain passport holders have freedom of movement (EU) in France, so they can enter with a passport or national ID and no visa.
Do Spain passport holders need a visa for Italy?
No. Spain passport holders have freedom of movement (EU) in Italy, so they can enter with a passport or national ID and no visa.
Do Spain passport holders need a visa for Japan?
No. Spain passport holders can visit Japan visa-free for up to 90 days.
Which countries need an ETA for Spain passport holders?
American Samoa, Australia, Cambodia, Canada, Cape Verde, Guam, Israel, Kenya, Malaysia, New Zealand, Northern Mariana Islands and Pakistan and 7 more. An ETA is an online approval, not a visa, but airlines check it before you board.
Which countries require a visa for Spain passport holders?
14 destinations, including Afghanistan, Algeria, Central African Republic, Eritrea, Ghana, Mali, Niger, North Korea, Republic of the Congo and South Ossetia. Apply at the destination's embassy, consulate or official visa portal well before you travel.
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Ranked by destinations you can enter visa-free, with an ETA or on arrival.
Tourist visits only. Requirements come from a dataset compiled in October 2025, with changes since then checked against official government sources on 2026-10-31. Rules change, so confirm with the destination's official site before you book and again before you fly.