Spain and Belgium rank among world's top passports for global mobility

A new study by Passport Reports has ranked the Spanish and Belgian passports among the highest in the world for global mobility.

The Spanish passport ranks third globally with a mobility score of 174, providing access to 87.9% of surveyed destinations. It holds the top position among European countries, Schengen members, NATO members, OECD members, and countries using the euro. Spanish citizens enjoy 100% access to Europe, South America, the Caribbean, North America, Oceania, and the Gulf States, with only minor entry requirements for specific locations like Russia and the United Kingdom.

The Belgian passport ranks sixth worldwide with a mobility score of 173, offering access to 87.4% of destinations. Belgium ranks third among European nations and within several international organizations, including NATO and the OECD. Belgian passport holders have 100% access to Europe, North America, South America, the Caribbean, and the Gulf States. Regional access for Belgian citizens is 92.9% for Oceania, 82.4% for the Middle East, 82% for Asia, 80% for Central Asia, and 72.2% for Africa.