2026 data
Mexico vs Spain
Spain is stronger · +29 visa-free destinations
Comparing the two in 2026: the Mexico passport gives access to 137 destinations without a prior visa (#53 worldwide), while Spain reaches 166 (#2). In practice, Spain gets you visa-free to 29 more destinations.
Side-by-side comparison
Mexico
Spain
Visa-free destinations
137
166
World ranking
#53
#2
Visa-free
98
127
Visa on arrival
33
31
Electronic auth (eTA)
6
8
e-Visa
31
18
Visa required
#30
#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.
Europe43 · 44 / 45
Americas29 · 32 / 34
Africa25 · 34 / 54
Asia21 · 28 / 35
Oceania10 · 14 / 14
Middle East8 · 13 / 15
Frequently asked questions
Which is stronger, Mexico or Spain?
Spain is stronger. Mexico reaches 137 destinations visa-free; Spain, 166.
How many destinations can both enter visa-free?
136 destinations are open without a prior visa to both passports in 2026.
Where does each passport reach further?
Mexico wins in 0 and Spain in 6 among popular destinations. The full list is above.