2026 data
South Korea vs United States
South Korea is stronger · +7 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 States reaches 159 (#32). In practice, South Korea gets you visa-free to 7 more destinations.
Side-by-side comparison
South Korea
United States
Visa-free destinations
166
159
Voyspark Index rank
#2
#32
Visa-free
116
116
Visa on arrival
41
36
Electronic auth (eTA)
9
7
e-Visa
17
20
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.
Europe46 · 44 / 46
Africa32 · 34 / 54
Americas32 · 31 / 34
Asia29 · 24 / 34
Oceania13 · 13 / 14
Middle East13 · 12 / 15
Frequently asked questions
Which is stronger, South Korea or United States?
South Korea is stronger. South Korea reaches 166 destinations visa-free; United States, 159.
How many destinations can both enter visa-free?
156 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 States in 0 among popular destinations. The full list is above.