Spain and Greece lead the pack with some of the world’s most powerful and accessible passports, offering visa-free travel to 177 and 176 countries, respectively. Bolstered by popular Golden Visa programs, these European nations provide pathways to residency and citizenship—though Spain’s scheme ends in April 2025, shifting attention to Greece’s fast-track alternative.

Spain and Greece top the list of the most accessible and powerful passports in the world, ahead of the U.K., U.S., Russia and China in Astons' new study.