Meanwhile Japan and Singapore have firmly established their lead on the passport power ranking, overtaking countries such as Germany and Finland, the Henley Passport index shows Spain in a strong 5th place (Spanish passport is also powerful), allowing Spanish passport holders visa-free entry into 187 countries of the world.
Top five passports of 2020
1. Japan (can enter 191 countries without a visa)
2. Singapore (can enter 190 countries without a visa)
3. South Korea (can enter 189 countries without a visa)
3. Germany (can enter 189 countries without a visa)
4. Italy (can enter 188 countries without a visa)
4. Finland (can enter 188 countries without a visa)
5. Spain (can enter 187 countries without a visa)
5. Luxembourg (can enter 187 countries without a visa)
5. Denmark (can enter 187 countries without a visa)
Permanent residency is obtained after 5 years of Spanish Residency through Self-Empoyed Residency or Non-Lucrative Residency or Residency through Investment. This followed by 5 years as a permanent resident and means you can then obtain Spanish Citizenship with a Spanish Passport.
