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South Korea vs SpainPassport Comparison 2026

Side-by-side comparison of South Korea and Spain passports. The South Korea passport is stronger by 0 destinations.

#2

Rank

166

Mobility

109

Visa Free

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Spain

Europe

#2

Rank

166

Mobility

120

Visa Free

Category Breakdown

Visa Free109 vs 120
South KoreaSpain
Visa on Arrival41 vs 31
South KoreaSpain
ETA8 vs 7
South KoreaSpain
e-Visa16 vs 17
South KoreaSpain
Visa Required15 vs 14
South KoreaSpain

Combined Passport Power

If you held both passports, your combined travel power would be:

#21

Combined Rank

161

Combined Score

+-5

Extra Destinations

Unique to South Korea (3)

Destinations only South Korea passport holders can access easily

Unique to Spain (3)

Destinations only Spain passport holders can access easily

Frequently Asked Questions

Which passport is stronger, South Korea or Spain?

The South Korea passport is stronger in 2026. South Korea is ranked #2 with a mobility score of 166, while Spain is ranked #2 with a score of 166 — a difference of 0 destinations.

How many visa-free destinations do South Korea and Spain share?

South Korea and Spain passport holders share visa-free or easy access to 155 common destinations. See the detailed comparison above for the complete breakdown of shared and unique destinations.

Can I travel with both a South Korea and Spain passport?

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

What is the difference between South Korea and Spain passport rankings?

South Korea is ranked #2 and Spain is ranked #2 in the 2026 BorderIQ Passport Power Index. South Korea has a mobility score of 166 while Spain has 166, a difference of 0 destinations.

Is it worth having both South Korea and Spain passports?

Having both passports gives you the best visa access from each. While they share 155 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.

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