2026 data
China vs Spain
Spain is stronger · +83 visa-free destinations
Comparing the two in 2026: the China passport gives access to 83 destinations without a prior visa (#105 worldwide), while Spain reaches 166 (#2). In practice, Spain gets you visa-free to 83 more destinations.
Side-by-side comparison
China
Spain
Visa-free destinations
83
166
World ranking
#105
#2
Visa-free
41
127
Visa on arrival
38
31
Electronic auth (eTA)
4
8
e-Visa
29
18
Visa required
#86
#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.
Africa28 · 34 / 54
Europe4 · 44 / 45
Asia19 · 27 / 34
Americas12 · 33 / 35
Oceania10 · 14 / 14
Middle East10 · 13 / 15
Frequently asked questions
Which is stronger, China or Spain?
Spain is stronger. China reaches 83 destinations visa-free; Spain, 166.
How many destinations can both enter visa-free?
78 destinations are open without a prior visa to both passports in 2026.
Where does each passport reach further?
China wins in 0 and Spain in 18 among popular destinations. The full list is above.