Visa requirements for South Korean citizens

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As of 2026, South Korean citizens have visa-free or visa on arrival access to 187 countries and territories, ranking the South Korean passport 2nd in the world according to the Henley Passport Index. As of 2026, the passports of South Korea, Andorra, Brunei, Chile, Israel and Palau are the only ones to provide visa-free access to all G8 countries, and the passports of South Korea, Andorra, Antigua and Barbuda, Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Hong Kong, Israel, Palau and Uruguay are the only ones to provide visa-free access to all European countries. In addition, the South Korean passport provides visa-free access to the largest area of the world. The South Korean government has banned travel to several countries to ensure the safety of its citizens. Neither consular assistance nor protections will be provided to people traveling to those countries with the South Korean passport, unless they have been given special authorization before traveling.

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