2026 data
Japan vs Spain
Spain is stronger · +2 visa-free destinations
Comparing the two in 2026: the Japan passport gives access to 164 destinations without a prior visa (#12 worldwide), while Spain reaches 166 (#2). In practice, Spain gets you visa-free to 2 more destinations.
Side-by-side comparison
Japan
Spain
Visa-free destinations
164
166
World ranking
#12
#2
Visa-free
117
127
Visa on arrival
38
31
Electronic auth (eTA)
9
8
e-Visa
18
18
Visa required
#16
#14
Popular destinations visa-free for one but visa-required for the other.
Where Japan reaches further
Access by region, side by side
Visa-free for both: destinations open to both passports.
Europe44 · 44 / 45
Americas33 · 33 / 35
Africa31 · 34 / 54
Asia29 · 27 / 34
Oceania13 · 14 / 14
Middle East13 · 13 / 15
Frequently asked questions
Which is stronger, Japan or Spain?
Spain is stronger. Japan reaches 164 destinations visa-free; Spain, 166.
How many destinations can both enter visa-free?
161 destinations are open without a prior visa to both passports in 2026.
Where does each passport reach further?
Japan wins in 1 and Spain in 0 among popular destinations. The full list is above.