2026 data
Philippines vs South Korea
South Korea is stronger · +100 visa-free destinations
Comparing the two in 2026: the Philippines passport gives access to 66 destinations without a prior visa (#131 worldwide), while South Korea reaches 166 (#2). In practice, South Korea gets you visa-free to 100 more destinations.
Side-by-side comparison
Philippines
South Korea
Visa-free destinations
66
166
Voyspark Index rank
#131
#2
Visa-free
36
116
Visa on arrival
27
41
Electronic auth (eTA)
3
9
e-Visa
41
17
Visa required
#90
#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.
Africa20 · 32 / 54
Asia21 · 28 / 33
Europe0 · 46 / 46
Americas13 · 33 / 35
Oceania9 · 13 / 14
Middle East3 · 13 / 15
Frequently asked questions
Which is stronger, Philippines or South Korea?
South Korea is stronger. Philippines reaches 66 destinations visa-free; South Korea, 166.
How many destinations can both enter visa-free?
64 destinations are open without a prior visa to both passports in 2026.
Where does each passport reach further?
Philippines wins in 0 and South Korea in 21 among popular destinations. The full list is above.