2026 data
Mexico vs South Korea
South Korea is stronger · +29 visa-free destinations
Comparing the two in 2026: the Mexico passport gives access to 137 destinations without a prior visa (#53 worldwide), while South Korea reaches 166 (#2). In practice, South Korea gets you visa-free to 29 more destinations.
Side-by-side comparison
Mexico
South Korea
Visa-free destinations
137
166
Voyspark Index rank
#53
#2
Visa-free
98
116
Visa on arrival
33
41
Electronic auth (eTA)
6
9
e-Visa
31
17
Visa required
#30
#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 · 46 / 46
Americas29 · 32 / 34
Africa25 · 32 / 54
Asia20 · 29 / 34
Oceania10 · 13 / 14
Middle East8 · 13 / 15
Frequently asked questions
Which is stronger, Mexico or South Korea?
South Korea is stronger. Mexico reaches 137 destinations visa-free; South Korea, 166.
How many destinations can both enter visa-free?
136 destinations are open without a prior visa to both passports in 2026.
Where does each passport reach further?
Mexico wins in 0 and South Korea in 7 among popular destinations. The full list is above.