2026 data
China vs South Korea
South Korea is stronger · +83 visa-free destinations
Comparing the two in 2026: the China passport gives access to 83 destinations without a prior visa (#105 worldwide), while South Korea reaches 166 (#2). In practice, South Korea gets you visa-free to 83 more destinations.
Side-by-side comparison
China
South Korea
Visa-free destinations
83
166
Voyspark Index rank
#105
#2
Visa-free
41
116
Visa on arrival
38
41
Electronic auth (eTA)
4
9
e-Visa
29
17
Visa required
#86
#15
Popular destinations visa-free for one but visa-required for the other.
Where South Korea reaches further
Access by region, side by side
Visa-free for both: destinations open to both passports.
Africa28 · 32 / 54
Europe4 · 46 / 46
Asia19 · 28 / 33
Americas12 · 33 / 35
Middle East10 · 13 / 15
Oceania10 · 13 / 14
Frequently asked questions
Which is stronger, China or South Korea?
South Korea is stronger. China reaches 83 destinations visa-free; South Korea, 166.
How many destinations can both enter visa-free?
78 destinations are open without a prior visa to both passports in 2026.
Where does each passport reach further?
China wins in 0 and South Korea in 19 among popular destinations. The full list is above.