2026 data
Russia vs South Korea
South Korea is stronger · +49 visa-free destinations
Comparing the two in 2026: the Russia passport gives access to 117 destinations without a prior visa (#76 worldwide), while South Korea reaches 166 (#2). In practice, South Korea gets you visa-free to 49 more destinations.
Side-by-side comparison
Russia
South Korea
Visa-free destinations
117
166
Voyspark Index rank
#76
#2
Visa-free
78
116
Visa on arrival
33
41
Electronic auth (eTA)
6
9
e-Visa
19
17
Visa required
#62
#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.
Americas31 · 33 / 35
Africa32 · 32 / 54
Asia25 · 29 / 34
Europe5 · 45 / 45
Middle East12 · 13 / 15
Oceania11 · 13 / 14
Frequently asked questions
Which is stronger, Russia or South Korea?
South Korea is stronger. Russia reaches 117 destinations visa-free; South Korea, 166.
How many destinations can both enter visa-free?
112 destinations are open without a prior visa to both passports in 2026.
Where does each passport reach further?
Russia wins in 0 and South Korea in 16 among popular destinations. The full list is above.