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Spain outbound tourism thrives as Spaniards explore the globe for business, leisure, and luxury, with visa free access to 194 countries.

Spain’s outbound tourism is vibrant and diverse, with Spanish passport holders visiting global destinations for a myriad of reasons, including luxury travel, business engagements, leisure vacations, and various events and meetings. Enjoying visa-free access to 194 countries, Spaniards are leveraging this privilege to explore the world, enrich their lives with unique experiences, and establish international connections, showcasing a dynamic blend of travel purposes that reflect their broad interests and global reach.

TTW Editor in Chief Mr. Anup Kumar Keshan said: “Spain’s growing enthusiasm for outbound travel not only highlights its citizens’ adventurous spirits but also reflects a significant shift in how Spaniards are choosing to engage with the world. Whether it’s closing deals in bustling city centers, unwinding in luxurious resorts, or exploring cultural festivals, the variety of travel purposes among Spaniards demonstrates a robust engagement with global cultures and economies.”

Countries Spanish tourist can travel visa free:

Norway, Bulgaria, Bonaire; St. Eustatius and Saba, Zambia, Switzerland, Vatican City, Russia, Egypt, Guam, Mongolia, Micronesia, Belize, Kiribati, Honduras, Portugal, Greece, Finland, Somalia, British Virgin Islands, French West Indies, Myanmar, Tajikistan, Poland, St. Lucia, Morocco, Togo, New Caledonia, Tonga, Chile, Singapore, Cayman Islands, Suriname, Mauritania, Czechia, Iraq, Kenya, Trinidad and Tobago, Dominica, Gabon, Cameroon, Panama, Angola, Luxembourg, Pakistan, Serbia, Comoro Islands, Australia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Reunion, Nepal, Niue, Ghana, Estonia, Tuvalu, Sweden, French Guiana, Costa Rica, St. Vincent and the Grenadines, El Salvador, Cook Islands, Hong Kong (SAR China), Indonesia, Rwanda, Armenia, Guatemala, Iran, Moldova, Senegal, Uganda, Paraguay, Solomon Islands, Azerbaijan, Cyprus, Turkey, Ethiopia, Colombia, Peru, Vietnam, Mauritius, Ukraine, Palau Islands, Saudi Arabia, Turkey, Mauritius, Ukraine, Palau Islands, Saudi Arabia, Sierra Leone, Albania, Sierra Leone, South Africa, Macao (SAR China), Vanuatu, Namibia, Kosovo, Cuba, Northern Mariana Islands, Libya, Ecuador, Burundi, Bolivia, St. Helena, Germany, French Polynesia, Tunisia, Algeria, Japan, Lebanon, Eritrea, Lithuania, South Korea, Montserrat, Kazakhstan, Georgia, Slovenia, Kuwait, Jamaica, Cape Verde Islands, Burkina Faso, Zambia, St. Kitts and Nevis, Libya, Benin, Oman, Seychelles, Bahamas, Latvia, Greenland, Madagascar, Malawi, Liechtenstein, Armenia, Slovakia, France, Uruguay, Nigeria, Djibouti, Philippines, New Zealand, Croatia, Lesotho, North Macedonia, Austria, Burkina Faso, Brazil, Uzbekistan, Haiti, Italy, Maldives, Laos, Zimbabwe, Belgium, Nicaragua, Tanzania, Marshall Islands, Faroe Islands, Thailand, San Marino, Israel, Ireland, Mali, Central African Republic, Afghanistan, Chad, Qatar, St. Maarten, Jordan, Brunei, The Gambia, United Kingdom, Timor-Leste, Argentina, American Samoa, United Arab Emirates, Netherlands, Barbados, Andorra, Turkey, Bangladesh, Maldives, Taiwan (Chinese Taipei), Israel, Dominica, Laos, Zimbabwe, Belgium, Nicaragua, Tanzania, Marshall Islands, Faroe Islands, Thailand, San Marino, Israel, Ireland, Mali, Central African Republic, Afghanistan, Chad, Qatar, St. Maarten, Jordan, Brunei, The Gambia, United Kingdom, Timor-Leste, Argentina, American Samoa, United Arab Emirates, Netherlands, Barbados, Andorra, Turkey, Bangladesh, Maldives, Taiwan (Chinese Taipei), United States, Canada, Samoa, Antigua and Barbuda, Russia, Samoa, Fiji, Kyrgyzstan, Belarus, Mozambique, Spain, Bahamas, Malta, Sudan, Lithuania, Algeria, Cameroon, Dominican Republic, Falkland Islands, Slovakia, Puerto Rico, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Madagascar, Japan, Monaco, Maldives, Yemen, Zimbabwe, Benin, Ivory Coast, Puerto Rico, Turkmenistan, Venezuela, Iceland, Democratic Republic of the Congo, South Sudan, Guinea, Bermuda, Latvia, Uzbekistan, Venezuela, Turkmenistan, Spain, South Sudan, Guinea, Ivory Coast, Yemen, Venezuela, Turkmenistan, Spain, South Sudan, Guinea, Bermuda, Venezuela, Turkmenistan, Spain, South Sudan, Guinea, Bermuda, Bermuda, Ivory Coast, Yemen, Zimbabwe, Benin, Yemen, Venezuela, Turkmenistan, Spain, South Sudan, Guinea, Bermuda, Bermuda, Ivory Coast, Yemen, Zimbabwe, Benin, Yemen, Venezuela, Turkmenistan, Spain, South Sudan, Guinea, Bermuda.

Dominant Destinations:
France emerged as the prime destination, attracting approximately 3.3 million trips from Spain in 2022, surpassing Portugal by over a million visits. Other top destinations for Spanish travelers included Italy, the UK, Germany, Morocco, the Netherlands, the US, Ireland, and Türkiye, each offering unique cultural and leisure experiences.

Economic and Cultural Impacts:
The economic implications of these 26.46 million trips in 2023 are substantial. This figure represents a remarkable recovery, accelerating past the 2019 figures by 1.55 million trips, largely fueled by the reopening of international borders and a resurgence in leisure travel. This outbound trend not only stimulates global economies but also promotes a rich exchange of cultures, enhancing Spain’s global footprint.

Future Outlook:
The future of Spain’s outbound tourism looks promising with continued growth anticipated. The ease of travel and an expanding interest in diverse destinations suggest that this trend will persist, further integrating Spain into the global travel narrative.

Spain’s passion for exploration is reshaping its national identity and its economic strategies related to tourism. This thriving outbound tourism sector not only reflects a rebounding confidence in international travel but also highlights the robust cultural curiosity of the Spanish people, positioning Spain as a key player in the global tourism arena.