2026 data
Russia vs Spain
Spain is stronger · +49 visa-free destinations
Comparing the two in 2026: the Russia passport gives access to 117 destinations without a prior visa (#76 worldwide), while Spain reaches 166 (#2). In practice, Spain gets you visa-free to 49 more destinations.
Side-by-side comparison
Russia
Spain
Visa-free destinations
117
166
World ranking
#76
#2
Visa-free
78
127
Visa on arrival
33
31
Electronic auth (eTA)
6
8
e-Visa
19
18
Visa required
#62
#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.
Africa32 · 34 / 54
Americas31 · 33 / 35
Asia26 · 28 / 35
Europe5 · 44 / 44
Middle East12 · 13 / 15
Oceania11 · 14 / 14
Frequently asked questions
Which is stronger, Russia or Spain?
Spain is stronger. Russia reaches 117 destinations visa-free; Spain, 166.
How many destinations can both enter visa-free?
114 destinations are open without a prior visa to both passports in 2026.
Where does each passport reach further?
Russia wins in 0 and Spain in 14 among popular destinations. The full list is above.