5 de August, 2024
Which country has the Best Passport in the World? Spain certainly ranks among the top. At the start of 2024, the Spanish passport even reached the top of the Henley Passport Index, a ranking that evaluates the strength of passports based on the number of destinations its holders can access without a visa. Currently, Spain remains on the podium, holding the second spot on this prestigious list! Spanish passport holders, in addition to enjoying many other advantages, can travel to up to 192 countries, including the United States, without a visa, along with enjoying many other advantages.
The Passport Index and the Henley Partners ranking are two important tools that classify world passports based on their power and accessibility. They consider various factors, including the freedom to travel and the number of countries that allow entry without the need for a visa.
Each month, the world’s most influential passports are analyzed, taking into account data provided by the International Air Transport Association (IATA). Each passport is awarded a score of 1 if the holder does not need a visa or if they can obtain a visa on arrival or an electronic travel authorization. If a visa or government approval is required before departure, the score is 0. The ranking is determined by the total number of destinations a passport allows the holder to visit without a visa.
The ranking covers 199 passports and 227 international destinations. It considers geopolitical factors and global issues such as climate change, diverse citizenship, and international crises. The analysis, conducted by academics and experts, also takes reciprocity in access to other countries into account.
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The rankings are as follows (updated in July/24)
These numbers represent the total destinations for which holders of these passports can travel without the need for a visa.
For global citizens, frequent travelers, and those conducting international business, having a powerful passport is of utmost importance. It provides greater freedom of movement, makes it easier to open accounts in foreign banks, apply for loans, establish businesses, all with less bureaucracy, and more business opportunities worldwide.
For athletes, having dual citizenship and a powerful passport makes it easier to be hired by international clubs, as they don’t need to apply for visas and permits, reducing bureaucracy and expenses.
Not to mention the added convenience during international travels when it’s possible to opt for shorter lines in immigration sectors.
To obtain a Spanish passport, you must be a Spanish citizen. Spanish citizenship can be acquired through various means. In this article, we explain all the pathways that enable you to obtain citizenship, whether by descent or by choice.
Considered the best passport in the world, the Spanish passport is very easy and quick to obtain.
Outside Spain:
First, the applicant must register as a resident in the Consular Register (RMC). Then, simply schedule an appointment at a Consulate and submit the required documentation to make the request.
In Spain:
At the Jefatura Superior y Comisarías de Policías.
For those applying at the consulate, the list of documents is as follows:
For minors, parents must be present during the application, and the following additional documents are required:
For those applying in Spain, it is also necessary to present the Spanish personal identification document, the NIE.
The cost is, on average, 30 euros. It varies from 15€ to 50€, depending on the applicant’s age and the consulate where the application is made.
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Author:
Silvia Resende
