--- title: "South Korea Passport Visa Free Countries & Global Ranking" description: "Explore visa-free travel countries for South Korea passport holders. Check global mobility ranking, visa on arrival destinations, and visa requirements worldwide." canonical_url: "https://visalist.io/south-korea/passport" locale: en meta: keywords: "Visa List, Visa Requirements, Travel Freedom, Transit Visa, Tourist Visa, Digital Nomad Visa, Visa Exemption, Travel Restrictions, Visa Information, Global Travel, Passport Ranking" "og:description": "Explore visa-free travel countries for South Korea passport holders. Check global mobility ranking, visa on arrival destinations, and visa requirements worldwide." "og:image": "https://visalist.io/images/passports/KR.jpg" "og:title": "South Korea Passport Visa Free Countries & Global Ranking" "twitter:description": "Explore visa-free travel countries for South Korea passport holders. Check global mobility ranking, visa on arrival destinations, and visa requirements worldwide." "twitter:image": "https://visalist.io/images/passports/KR.jpg" "twitter:title": "South Korea Passport Visa Free Countries & Global Ranking" --- > Index of every page on this site: [llms.txt](https://visalist.io/llms.txt) # **South Korea Passport Visa Free Countries & Global Ranking** Last Updated : Nov 2, 2026 **South Korea passport ** 🇰🇷 Explore visa-free travel countries for South Korea passport holders. Check global mobility ranking, visa on arrival destinations, and visa requirements worldwide. ## South Korea passport details It serves as a reliable form of identification, both domestically and internationally. It is an essential travel document that allows South Korean to travel abroad and provides them with the right to assistance from South Korean consular officials overseas. The South Korean passport is also a potent symbol of South Korean nationality and the rights and privileges this carries, including the right to live and work in South Korea. - **Passport validity** 10 years - **Passport price** ₩50 - **Bank Pages** 32 - **E-Passport** Available - **Biometric** Available [**Official Website**](https://www.hikorea.go.kr/pt/InfoDetailR_en.pt?categoryId=2&parentId=385&catSeq=401&showMenuId=375) ## South Korea passport ranking The South Korean passport is ranked 29 in the world's Powerful passports, meaning it allows visa-free or visa-on-arrival access to 168 countries worldwide. The strength of a passport is often measured by the travel freedom it provides its holders. The South Korean passport is considered one of the Powerful in the world. **141** visa free **27** visa on arrival **38** online visa **23** sticker visa **9** visa refused [**Travel Freedom**](https://visalist.io/south-korea/tourist) [**Transit Freedom**](https://visalist.io/south-korea/transit) [**Nomad Freedom**](https://visalist.io/south-korea/digital-nomad) ## How to apply for South Korea passport - **1****Eligibility Criteria** To apply for an South Korea passport, you must be an South Korea citizen, either by birth or naturalisation. Dual citizens are also eligible. If you are applying for a child, you must be their parent or guardian. - **2****Gather documents** Gather all the necessary documents required for a South Korea passport including birth certificate / citizenship and any other supporting documents. - **3****Copy documents** Scan all documents and print a copy of them before hand. All documents that are not in the English language, must be translated and notarized. - **4****Fill application** Fill the application form for South Korean passport. - **5****Submit documents** After filling, providing the required documents and make the payment and submit your application for South Korean passport - **6****Application processing** Wait for approval. Applicant(s) will be informed by email of successful application(s) for South Korean passport. - **7****Receive passport** You will receive South Korean passport through mail, which allows you to live and work in South Korean. ## South Korea visa advice If you're considering exploring South Korea beyond the usual transit spots, our comprehensive guide on South Korea transit visa offers deeper insights and broader options for travelers of different nationalities. For those transiting through other countries en route to South Korea, understanding South Korea Transit Visa requirements is crucial to ensure a smooth journey. ## Frequently asked questions ## Countries to travel near South Korea [Hong Kong Passport](https://visalist.io/hong-kong/passport) [Japan Passport](https://visalist.io/japan/passport) [Macao Passport](https://visalist.io/macau/passport) [North Korea Passport](https://visalist.io/north-korea/passport) [Taiwan Passport](https://visalist.io/taiwan/passport) Disclaimer: The information on the site should be used as a guide only you are advised to contact your local official mission consulate embassy and ensure you have the latest information we take no responsibility ```json {"@context":"https://schema.org","@graph":[{"@id":"https://visalist.io/#website","@type":"WebSite","alternateName":"Visa List helps you find all the visa requirements and lot more required for different destination countries","inLanguage":"en","name":"Visa List","url":"https://visalist.io","image":{"@id":"https://visalist.io/#/schema/image/1"},"publisher":{"@id":"https://visalist.io/#identity"},"workTranslation":[{"@id":"https://visalist.io/fr#website"},{"@id":"https://visalist.io/it#website"},{"@id":"https://visalist.io/de#website"},{"@id":"https://visalist.io/id#website"},{"@id":"https://visalist.io/tr#website"},{"@id":"https://visalist.io/pt#website"},{"@id":"https://visalist.io/es#website"},{"@id":"https://visalist.io/hi#website"},{"@id":"https://visalist.io/bd#website"},{"@id":"https://visalist.io/ir#website"},{"@id":"https://visalist.io/ar#website"},{"@id":"https://visalist.io/kr#website"},{"@id":"https://visalist.io/cn#website"},{"@id":"https://visalist.io/tw#website"},{"@id":"https://visalist.io/jp#website"},{"@id":"https://visalist.io/ru#website"},{"@id":"https://visalist.io/vn#website"}]},{"@id":"https://visalist.io/south-korea/passport#webpage","@type":"WebPage","dateModified":"2026-11-02T04:47:34Z","datePublished":"2023-06-09T15:23:45Z","description":"Explore visa-free travel countries for South Korea passport holders. 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