2026 data
Canada vs Spain
Spain is stronger · +5 visa-free destinations
Comparing the two in 2026: the Canada passport gives access to 161 destinations without a prior visa (#24 worldwide), while Spain reaches 166 (#2). In practice, Spain gets you visa-free to 5 more destinations.
Side-by-side comparison
Canada
Spain
Visa-free destinations
161
166
World ranking
#24
#2
Visa-free
117
127
Visa on arrival
37
31
Electronic auth (eTA)
7
8
e-Visa
18
18
Visa required
#19
#14
Popular destinations visa-free for one but visa-required for the other.
Where Spain reaches further
Access by region, side by side
Visa-free for both: destinations open to both passports.
Europe44 · 44 / 45
Africa34 · 34 / 54
Americas31 · 32 / 34
Asia26 · 28 / 35
Oceania13 · 14 / 14
Middle East12 · 13 / 15
Frequently asked questions
Which is stronger, Canada or Spain?
Spain is stronger. Canada reaches 161 destinations visa-free; Spain, 166.
How many destinations can both enter visa-free?
160 destinations are open without a prior visa to both passports in 2026.
Where does each passport reach further?
Canada wins in 0 and Spain in 1 among popular destinations. The full list is above.