He spanish passport It is one of the most powerful in the world: Spanish citizens can travel without needing one to 43 countries and in another 106 they do not need a visa, as recalled by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, which cites the specialized portal Visa Guide World. However, there are still countries in the world where having a Spanish passport is not enough to be able to travel there, and it is necessary to have a visa specific.
According to the latest data from Visa Guide World, corresponding to this month of April, the strongest passport in the world is that of Singaporewhich allows travel to a total of 158 countries without the need for a visa and, therefore, obtains a score of 91.06.
Behind him follows Italywith a score of 90.49 and whose passport allows travel to 107 countries without obtaining a visawhile in another 44 you only need your national identity document.
Spainfor its part, occupies the third position, with a score of 90.48. In this case, there is 106 countries that accept the Spanish passport without needing to obtain a visa. In addition, 43 other countries in the world—mostly in the EU—allow entry only by showing your ID.
However, there are other states that require obtain a visa or electronic visa (eVisa) to be able to visit that country, and whose travel recommendations can be consulted in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs website:
- Afghanistan: A visa is required and can be requested at the Embassy of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan in Madrid.
- Algeria: You need a visa and a valid passport with a validity of more than 6 months.
- Azerbaijan: A visa is required, which must be obtained at the embassies and consulates of this country.
- Saudi Arabia: Travelers will need to present a different type of visa depending on the type of activity they wish to carry out (tourism, business and work).
- Central African Republic: it is necessary to have a visa and passport.
- Chad: A valid passport is required with an entry visa into the country.
- Republic of Congo: It is mandatory to obtain a visa to travel to this country and a valid passport.
- Democratic Republic of Congo: It is necessary to have a valid visa and passport that is at least 6 months old.
- Bahrain: a visa and a valid passport are required, valid for at least 6 months.
- Bangladesh: Spanish citizens must apply for a visa at the Bangladesh Embassy in Madrid or at the Honorary Consulate of Bangladesh in Barcelona.
- Burkina Faso: a visa is required, which can be obtained at the honorary consulates of Burkina Faso or at the border, at the airport.
- Burundi: It is mandatory to obtain a visa, as well as a valid passport that covers at least the period of stay and has at least one blank page.
- Cambodia: It is mandatory to have a visa, either electronically, at the border or by requesting it at the corresponding Cambodian Embassy. A valid passport, valid for more than 6 months, is also required.
- Comoros: The visa is necessary, but it can be obtained directly upon arrival at the airport for a cost of 30 euros.
- Cuba: A valid passport with a validity of at least 6 months and a tourist visa are required.
- Egypt: To travel to this country it is necessary to have a visa that can be acquired at the airport of entry to Egypt only if you travel with an ordinary passport. You can also obtain the visa electronically.
- Eritrea: Spaniards need an entry visa that must be issued on a valid passport with a minimum validity of six months.
- Ethiopia: it is necessary to be in possession of a visa and passport with a validity period of at least 6 months.
- Liberia: a visa is required for all types of Spanish passports.
- Mali: visa and passport required.
- Nauru: you need a visa, a passport with a minimum validity of 6 months and to enter you must present a return or continuation ticket, as well as proof of accommodation reservation.
- Niger: An entry visa is mandatory and a passport is valid and in order, with an expiration date of more than six months.
- North Korea: a visa and passport with a minimum validity of 6 months are required.
- Sudan: Spanish citizens need to previously apply for a visa to enter the country and a valid passport with a minimum validity of 6 months.
- Syria: A valid passport with a Syrian visa is required, which must be obtained at the Syrian Embassy in Madrid or in another country.
- Ghana: A visa is required to enter Ghana and a passport valid for a period of at least three months after the date on which the entry visa expires.
- Guinea-Bissau: Spaniards need an entry visa that must be issued on a passport with a minimum validity of 6 months.
- Equatorial Guinea: A visa is mandatory, which can be obtained online.
- Yemen: You need a visa that can only be obtained before your arrival in the country at the Embassies and Consulates and a passport with a minimum validity of 6 months.
- Benin: You need a visa that can be obtained electronically and a passport with a minimum validity period of 6 months.
- Bhutan: It is mandatory to have a valid visa to enter and leave the country.
- Cameroon: It is necessary to have a visa and passport, since an invitation from a company or an individual is not enough.
- Indonesia: On arrival visas are available under certain conditions at numerous points of entry by air, land and sea, and last for 30 days.
- Iraq: It is mandatory to enter the territory of what is known as federal Iraq (except the Kurdistan Region).
- Iran: a visa is required, valid throughout your stay in the country.
- India: Spaniards need a stay visa to enter India and it must be valid to leave the country.
- Jordan: A prior visa is required, although a tourist visa can be obtained at Amman ‘Queen Alia’ Airport and Agaba Airport, as well as at most border crossings in the country.
- Gabon: visa required.
- Kuwait: a visa issued at the border and online is required, as well as a valid passport.
- Laos: It is mandatory to have a visa.
- Libya: Spaniards must have both an entry visa and an exit visa and a valid passport.
- Lebanon: A visa is required and can be obtained through the consular services of the Lebanese embassy.
- Myanmar: visa is mandatory. Foreign Affairs recommends not traveling to this country, “except for exceptional and justified reasons.”
- Madagascar: Spanish citizens can apply for an entry visa at the Ivato international airport (Antananarivo) or at Malagasy representations in Europe.
- Malawi: A visa is required, which can be obtained online.
- Maldives: Spaniards traveling for tourism do not need to obtain a visa in advance of their trip, since the 30-day tourist visa can be obtained free of charge upon arrival at the airport.
- Mauritania: visa required.
- Nigeria: A visa is required, in addition to a passport valid for at least six months.
- Nepal: This country has reestablished the visa on arrival for Spanish nationals. It can also be obtained in advance by contacting the Nepalese embassy in Spain.
- Pakistan: electronic visa is required.
- Papua New Guinea: A visa is required, which can be requested online.
- Rwanda: You must obtain a visa online to access the country.
- Russia: It is mandatory to have a visa to enter the country.
- Sierra Leone: A visa is required to enter the country, regardless of the type of passport.
- Somalia: A visa is required to travel to any region of this country, which can be obtained at the international airport or border entry point.
- Sri Lanka: It is mandatory to have a visa, which can be obtained online.
- Tanzania: You must obtain a visa, which can be processed online, to access the country.
- Turkmenistan: Obtaining a visa is an essential condition to enter Turkmenistan.
- Togo: It is necessary to obtain a visa, which can be requested online.
- Uganda: Spaniards need a visa to enter this country.
- Djibouti: It is necessary to have a visa that can be obtained electronically.
- Zimbabwe: A tourist visa is required to enter the country, which can be obtained at the border (airport or land).
