Passportindex.org has recently released the "2017 World’s Strongest Passport" ranking. This ranking is based on the number of countries and regions that passport holders can enter without a visa or with a visa on arrival. Spain ranks fifth with visa-free access to 156 countries. Among the top ten countries, most are European, including Denmark, Finland, France, Spain, Norway, the United Kingdom, and the United States.
"2017 Global Passport Power Ranking"
1. Germany (158)
2. Sweden, Singapore (157)
3. Denmark, Finland, France, Spain, Norway, the United Kingdom, and the United States (156)
4. Italy, Netherlands, Switzerland, Belgium, Austria, Luxembourg, Portugal, South Korea, and Japan (155)
5. Malaysia, Ireland, Canada (154)
6. Greece, New Zealand, and Australia (153)
7. Iceland (152)
8. Czech Republic (151)
9. Malta, Hungary (150)
10. Lithuania, Poland (149)
This evaluation also considered a new World Openness Index, which measures the freedom of movement globally. Since last year, the openness of borders worldwide has been increasing.
Spain, as one of the earliest developed countries in Europe, has a developed economy, a comprehensive social welfare system, beautiful natural environments, and a high level of education, as well as advanced technology. Coupled with Spain's open investment immigration policies, abundant resources, and high quality of life, it has attracted many high-net-worth individuals to invest and immigrate here in recent years, who have grown fond of this land.
Now, by simply purchasing a property worth €500,000 locally, families can quickly obtain Spanish residence permits, enjoying top-tier global air quality, as well as benefits, healthcare, and education equivalent to that of citizens, embarking on a path to a quality life. Additionally, the property has appreciation and value retention characteristics, achieving a win-win situation of "immigration" + "investment". For more details on Spanish investment immigration, please consult WorldWay Immigration Group: 400-138-2929.