2026 data
Portugal vs Spain
Spain is stronger · +3 visa-free destinations
Comparing the two in 2026: the Portugal passport gives access to 163 destinations without a prior visa (#18 worldwide), while Spain reaches 166 (#2). In practice, Spain gets you visa-free to 3 more destinations.
Side-by-side comparison
Portugal
Spain
Visa-free destinations
163
166
World ranking
#18
#2
Visa-free
125
127
Visa on arrival
31
31
Electronic auth (eTA)
7
8
e-Visa
20
18
Visa required
#15
#14
Access by region, side by side
Visa-free for both: destinations open to both passports.
Europe43 · 43 / 44
Africa34 · 34 / 54
Americas33 · 33 / 35
Asia26 · 28 / 35
Oceania13 · 14 / 14
Middle East13 · 13 / 15
Frequently asked questions
Which is stronger, Portugal or Spain?
Spain is stronger. Portugal reaches 163 destinations visa-free; Spain, 166.
How many destinations can both enter visa-free?
162 destinations are open without a prior visa to both passports in 2026.