China vs South KoreaPassport Comparison 2026

The South Korea passport is stronger in 2026. China is ranked #101 with a mobility score of 83, while South Korea is ranked #2 with a score of 166 — a difference of 83 destinations.

China and South Korea passport holders share visa-free or easy access to 74 common destinations. See the detailed comparison above for the complete breakdown of shared and unique destinations.

If you hold dual citizenship with both China and South Korea, you can use whichever passport gives better access to each destination. Combining both passports often unlocks more visa-free destinations than either passport alone.

China is ranked #101 and South Korea is ranked #2 in the 2026 BorderIQ Passport Power Index. China has a mobility score of 83 while South Korea has 166, a difference of 83 destinations.

Having both passports gives you the best visa access from each. While they share 74 common easy-access destinations, each passport provides unique access to additional countries. Check the unique destinations section above for the full advantage of holding both.