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Explore where South Korea passport holders can live, work, and travel. 80 countries accessible without a traditional visa application.
Quick answer
A South Korea passport allows visa-free entry to 76 countries, visa-on-arrival access to 4 more, e-visa access to 11, and freedom of movement to 0 — total 80 countries accessible without a traditional visa application. South Korea ranks #9 of 95 passports globally (tier-1). Most countries require a separate work visa. 5 destinations offer digital nomad visas.
Key facts
The South Korea passport ranks #9 of 95 in WhereNext's mobility index — a tier-1 mobility passport with 80 countries accessible without a prior visa application (76 visa-free, 4 visa-on-arrival, 0 via freedom-of-movement agreements). Similar-access peers include New Zealand (80) and Hong Kong (80). Compared with the median passport in our index, South Korea uniquely unlocks Japan, United Kingdom, United States without a traditional visa application.
Closest peers by access: New Zealand (80) · Hong Kong (80) · United Arab Emirates (81)
South Korea passport holders can access 80 countries without a traditional visa application — 76 visa-free, 4 with visa on arrival, and 0 through freedom of movement agreements.
Digital nomad visas: 5 countries offer digital nomad or remote work visas accessible to South Korea passport holders, including Japan, Vietnam, Philippines, Bulgaria, Slovenia.
Paths to residency: 76 countries offer residency pathways for South Korea citizens, including Portugal, Spain, Mexico, Canada, New Zealand, and 71 more.
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