2026 data
Portugal vs South Korea
South Korea is stronger · +3 visa-free destinations
Comparing the two in 2026: the Portugal passport gives access to 163 destinations without a prior visa (#18 worldwide), while South Korea reaches 166 (#2). In practice, South Korea gets you visa-free to 3 more destinations.
Side-by-side comparison
Portugal
South Korea
Visa-free destinations
163
166
Voyspark Index rank
#18
#2
Visa-free
125
116
Visa on arrival
31
41
Electronic auth (eTA)
7
9
e-Visa
20
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
Asia25 · 29 / 34
Middle East13 · 13 / 15
Oceania13 · 13 / 14
Frequently asked questions
Which is stronger, Portugal or South Korea?
South Korea is stronger. Portugal reaches 163 destinations visa-free; South Korea, 166.
How many destinations can both enter visa-free?
160 destinations are open without a prior visa to both passports in 2026.
Where does each passport reach further?
Portugal wins in 0 and South Korea in 1 among popular destinations. The full list is above.