2026 data
South Korea passport: where you can travel visa-free
166
Access to 166 destinations without a prior visa
#2 strongest passport in the Voyspark Index · 199
The South Korea passport is elite: it gives access to 166 destinations without a prior visa and ranks #2 in the Voyspark Index in 2026 — 67 above the global average of 99.
The strongest passport in the Voyspark Index, United Arab Emirates, reaches 168 destinations — 2 more than South Korea. Even so, these 166 cover the bulk of Europe and the major international hubs.
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Access by region
How many destinations each region opens without a prior visa.
The South Korea passport is strongest across Europe, opening 46 of 46 destinations without a prior visa. Its weakest region is Oceania, at 13 of 14 — where it pays to check visa rules early.
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Types of access
Not all access is equal. With the South Korea passport: 116 destinations are fully visa-free, 41 grant a visa on arrival, 9 ask for an electronic authorization (eTA), 17 need an e-Visa before you travel, and 15 require a traditional consular visa.
Visa-free
116Visa on arrival
41Electronic auth (eTA)
9e-Visa (online)
17Visa required
15How we calculate
The figure 166 sums every destination the South Korea passport enters without a prior visa — visa-free, on arrival and eTA — the same method used by the main passport indexes. 2026 data, reviewed regularly.
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Frequently asked questions
How many countries can the South Korea passport enter visa-free?
In 2026, 166 destinations without a prior visa (visa-free, on arrival or eTA) — the #2 strongest passport in the Voyspark Index.
Is the South Korea passport good for travel?
It is a elite passport, 67 above the world average. It opens 166 destinations without a prior visa.
How does the South Korea passport compare to the top of the Voyspark Index?
The leader is United Arab Emirates, with 168 destinations. South Korea, with 166, sits 2 behind.
What is the difference between visa-free, visa on arrival and eTA?
Visa-free: you enter on your passport alone. Visa on arrival: the visa is issued at the airport or border, usually for a fee. eTA: an electronic authorization you request online before travelling. All three count as access without a prior visa.