Japan vs South KoreaPassport Comparison 2026

The South Korea passport is stronger in 2026. Japan is ranked #12 with a mobility score of 164, while South Korea is ranked #2 with a score of 166 — a difference of 2 destinations.

Japan and South Korea passport holders share visa-free or easy access to 156 common destinations. See the detailed comparison above for the complete breakdown of shared and unique destinations.

If you hold dual citizenship with both Japan 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.

Japan is ranked #12 and South Korea is ranked #2 in the 2026 BorderIQ Passport Power Index. Japan has a mobility score of 164 while South Korea has 166, a difference of 2 destinations.

Having both passports gives you the best visa access from each. While they share 156 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.