2026 data
Germany vs South Korea
South Korea is stronger · +1 visa-free destinations
Comparing the two in 2026: the Germany passport gives access to 165 destinations without a prior visa (#4 worldwide), while South Korea reaches 166 (#2). In practice, South Korea gets you visa-free to 1 more destinations.
Side-by-side comparison
Germany
South Korea
Visa-free destinations
165
166
Voyspark Index rank
#4
#2
Visa-free
126
116
Visa on arrival
31
41
Electronic auth (eTA)
8
9
e-Visa
18
17
Visa required
#15
#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.
Europe44 · 45 / 45
Americas33 · 33 / 35
Africa34 · 32 / 54
Asia27 · 29 / 34
Middle East13 · 13 / 15
Oceania13 · 13 / 14
Frequently asked questions
Which is stronger, Germany or South Korea?
South Korea is stronger. Germany reaches 165 destinations visa-free; South Korea, 166.
How many destinations can both enter visa-free?
162 destinations are open without a prior visa to both passports in 2026.
Where does each passport reach further?
Germany wins in 0 and South Korea in 1 among popular destinations. The full list is above.