2026 data
South Korea vs Spain
Tie: same strength
Comparing the two in 2026: the South Korea passport gives access to 166 destinations without a prior visa (#2 worldwide), while Spain reaches 166 (#2). The two are tied in strength: the same number of visa-free destinations.
Side-by-side comparison
South Korea
Spain
Visa-free destinations
166
166
Voyspark Index rank
#2
#2
Visa-free
116
127
Visa on arrival
41
31
Electronic auth (eTA)
9
8
e-Visa
17
18
Visa required
#15
#14
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.
Europe45 · 44 / 45
Americas33 · 33 / 35
Africa32 · 34 / 54
Asia29 · 27 / 34
Oceania13 · 14 / 14
Middle East13 · 13 / 15
Frequently asked questions
Which is stronger, South Korea or Spain?
The two are tied in strength: the same number of visa-free destinations. South Korea reaches 166 destinations visa-free; Spain, 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?
South Korea wins in 1 and Spain in 0 among popular destinations. The full list is above.