2026 data
Canada vs South Korea
South Korea is stronger · +5 visa-free destinations
Comparing the two in 2026: the Canada passport gives access to 161 destinations without a prior visa (#24 worldwide), while South Korea reaches 166 (#2). In practice, South Korea gets you visa-free to 5 more destinations.
Side-by-side comparison
Canada
South Korea
Visa-free destinations
161
166
Voyspark Index rank
#24
#2
Visa-free
117
116
Visa on arrival
37
41
Electronic auth (eTA)
7
9
e-Visa
18
17
Visa required
#19
#15
Popular destinations visa-free for one but visa-required for the other.
Access by region, side by side
Visa-free for both: destinations open to both passports.
Europe45 · 46 / 46
Africa34 · 32 / 54
Americas31 · 32 / 34
Asia25 · 29 / 34
Oceania13 · 13 / 14
Middle East12 · 13 / 15
Frequently asked questions
Which is stronger, Canada or South Korea?
South Korea is stronger. Canada reaches 161 destinations visa-free; South Korea, 166.
How many destinations can both enter visa-free?
158 destinations are open without a prior visa to both passports in 2026.
Where does each passport reach further?
Canada wins in 0 and South Korea in 2 among popular destinations. The full list is above.