2026 data
South Korea vs United Kingdom
South Korea is stronger · +4 visa-free destinations
Comparing the two in 2026: the South Korea passport gives access to 166 destinations without a prior visa (#2 worldwide), while United Kingdom reaches 162 (#20). In practice, South Korea gets you visa-free to 4 more destinations.
Side-by-side comparison
South Korea
United Kingdom
Visa-free destinations
166
162
Voyspark Index rank
#2
#20
Visa-free
116
118
Visa on arrival
41
36
Electronic auth (eTA)
9
8
e-Visa
17
17
Visa required
#15
#19
Popular destinations visa-free for one but visa-required for the other.
Access by region, side by side
Visa-free for both: destinations open to both passports.
Europe45 · 44 / 45
Africa32 · 34 / 54
Americas33 · 32 / 35
Asia29 · 26 / 34
Oceania13 · 13 / 14
Middle East13 · 12 / 15
Frequently asked questions
Which is stronger, South Korea or United Kingdom?
South Korea is stronger. South Korea reaches 166 destinations visa-free; United Kingdom, 162.
How many destinations can both enter visa-free?
159 destinations are open without a prior visa to both passports in 2026.
Where does each passport reach further?
South Korea wins in 2 and United Kingdom in 0 among popular destinations. The full list is above.