South Korea Passport

Nomad Capitalist Passport Index Ranking

The South Korea Passport is currently ranked Number 35T in the Nomad Capitalist Passport Index with a total score of 102.5. This ranking, relative to other passports, has been calculated by considering the government of South Korea’s approach not just to travel, but to international taxation laws, global perception, dual citizenship and personal freedom.

Travel 173 Taxation 20 Perception 40 Dual Citizenship 30 Freedom 50

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Travel Destinations from South Korea ^{50% in total score}

For the South Korea Travel Score calculation, we relied on government travel data from 199 passport-issuing countries and territories, combined with real-time intelligence and proprietary research. This factor includes a Mobility Score (MS) measuring ease of travel, which focuses on visa-free (VF) travel, visa on arrival (VOA), eTA and eVisa (if issued within three days). Based on that data, we assigned South Korea a Travel Score of 173 which means that South Korea passport holders can enter a total of 173 destinations — either without a visa, through a visa on arrival or via an eTA.

Taxation in South Korea ^{20% in total score}

For the South Korea Taxation Score calculation, we relied on data from our network of tax vendors, news sources and tax authorities. Based on that data, we assigned South Korea a Taxation Score of 20, meaning that South Korea allows citizens to relocate to avoid tax.

Perception ^{10% in total score}

For the South Korea Perception Score calculation, we relied on the World Happiness Report, the Human Development Index and subjective factors from our networks’ experience to determine how each country’s citizens are perceived and recognised. Based on that data, we assigned South Korea a Perception Score of 40, meaning that South Korea citizens experience intermediate hostility.

Dual Citizenship ^{10% in total score}

For the South Korea Dual Citizenship Score calculation, we relied on embassy data and our experience to assess the ability to hold dual citizenship. Based on that data, we assigned South Korea a Dual Citizenship Score of 30, meaning that South Korea citizens are often allowed to hold other citizenships but with certain restrictions.

Freedom ^{10% in total score}

For the South Korea Freedom Score calculation, we relied on data and news reports on mandatory military service, government surveillance, press freedom and other factors to determine the personal freedom of citizens and expats. Based on that data, we assigned South Korea a Freedom Score of 50, meaning that South Korea citizens have total freedom.