2026 data
Spain vs United Arab Emirates
United Arab Emirates is stronger · +2 visa-free destinations
Comparing the two in 2026: the Spain passport gives access to 166 destinations without a prior visa (#2 worldwide), while United Arab Emirates reaches 168 (#1). In practice, United Arab Emirates gets you visa-free to 2 more destinations.
Side-by-side comparison
Spain
United Arab Emirates
Visa-free destinations
166
168
Voyspark Index rank
#2
#1
Visa-free
127
127
Visa on arrival
31
36
Electronic auth (eTA)
8
5
e-Visa
18
16
Visa required
#14
#14
Popular destinations visa-free for one but visa-required for the other.
Where Spain reaches further
Where United Arab Emirates reaches further
Access by region, side by side
Visa-free for both: destinations open to both passports.
Europe44 · 45 / 45
Africa34 · 38 / 54
Americas33 · 30 / 35
Asia28 · 28 / 35
Middle East12 · 14 / 14
Oceania14 · 12 / 14
Frequently asked questions
Which is stronger, Spain or United Arab Emirates?
United Arab Emirates is stronger. Spain reaches 166 destinations visa-free; United Arab Emirates, 168.
How many destinations can both enter visa-free?
154 destinations are open without a prior visa to both passports in 2026.
Where does each passport reach further?
Spain wins in 2 and United Arab Emirates in 1 among popular destinations. The full list is above.