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Germany Passport Visa Requirements

Discover where Germany passport holders can travel visa-free, with e-Visa, or where a visa is required.

Global Rank
#4
Visa-Free Destinations
126
118
Visa-Free
49
E-Visa
8
Visa on Arrival
18
Visa Required

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# Country Visa Status Notes
1 Afghanistan Visa Required -
2 Albania Visa Free
Notes
ID card valid.
3 Algeria Visa Required
Notes
Visitors on tours organized to some southern regions by an approved travel agency may obtain a visa on arrival for up to 30 days.
4 Andorra Visa Free
Notes
ID card valid.
5 Angola Visa Free
Notes
30 days per trip, but no more than 90 days within any 1 calendar year for tourism purposes only. Visitors must have a return/onward ticket and a hotel reservation confirmation. An International Certificate of Vaccination is required.
6 Antigua and Barbuda Visa Free -
7 Argentina Visa Free -
8 Armenia Visa Free -
9 Australia E-Visa
Notes
eVisitor is considered to be a visa under Australia law. 90 days on each visit in 12-month period if granted.
10 Austria Freedom of Movement
Notes
ID card valid.
11 Azerbaijan E-Visa -
12 Bahamas Visa Free -
13 Bahrain E-Visa
Notes
Extendable for an additional 2 weeks.
14 Bangladesh Visa on Arrival -
15 Barbados Visa Free -
16 Belarus Visa Free
Notes
Visa-free until 31 December 2026.
17 Belgium Freedom of Movement
Notes
ID card valid.
18 Belize Visa Free -
19 Benin E-Visa
Notes
Must have an international vaccination certificate. Three types of electronic visa are offered: the e-Visa valid for 30 days for a single entry (50 EUR), the e-Visa valid for 30 days for several (multiple) entries (75 EUR), and the e-Visa valid for 90 days to make several (multiple) entries (100 EUR).
20 Bhutan E-Visa
Notes
The Sustainable Development Fee (SDF) of 200 USD per person, per night for almost all visitors to Bhutan. Additionally, if payment is made in US dollars from September 1, 2023 to August 31, 2027, the SDF is 100 USD.
21 Bolivia Visa Free -
22 Bosnia and Herzegovina Visa Free
Notes
90 days within any 6-month period. ID card valid.
23 Botswana Visa Free
Notes
90 days per calendar year.
24 Brazil Visa Free
Notes
90 days within any 180-day period.
25 Brunei Visa Free -
26 Bulgaria Freedom of Movement
Notes
ID card valid.
27 Burkina Faso E-Visa -
28 Burundi Visa on Arrival
Notes
From December 2021, passengers of all countries that required visa, can now obtain visa on arrival at Bujumbura International Airport, and all land borders.
29 Cabo Verde Visa Free
Notes
Must register online at least five days prior to arrival.
30 Cambodia E-Visa
Notes
Visa is also obtainable online.
31 Cameroon E-Visa -
32 Canada Visa Free
Notes
eTA required if arriving by air.
33 Central African Republic Visa Required -
34 Chad E-Visa
Notes
Must apply at least 7 days before arrival but maximum 90 days before arrival.
35 Chile Visa Free -
36 China Visa Free
Notes
Visa-free from December 1, 2023 to December 31, 2026.
37 Colombia Visa Free
Notes
90 days; extendable up to 180-days stay within a one-year period.
38 Comoros Visa on Arrival -
39 Costa Rica Visa Free -
40 Cote d'Ivoire E-Visa
Notes
e-Visa holders must arrive via Port Bouet Airport.
41 Croatia Freedom of Movement
Notes
ID card valid.
42 Cuba E-Visa
Notes
Can be extended up to 90 days with a fee.
43 Cyprus Freedom of Movement
Notes
ID card valid.
44 Czechia Freedom of Movement
Notes
ID card valid.
45 Denmark Freedom of Movement
Notes
ID card valid.
46 Djibouti E-Visa -
47 Dominica Visa Free -
48 Dominican Republic Visa Free
Notes
Application for a fee-based extension possible.
49 DR Congo E-Visa -
50 East Timor Visa Free -
51 Ecuador Visa Free -
52 Egypt E-Visa
Notes
ID card valid, passport type photo is required on arrival.
53 El Salvador Visa Free -
54 Equatorial Guinea E-Visa
Notes
e-Visa holders must arrive via Malabo International Airport.
55 Eritrea Visa Required -
56 Estonia Freedom of Movement
Notes
ID card valid.
57 Eswatini Visa Free -
58 Ethiopia E-Visa
Notes
Visa on arrival is obtainable only at Addis Ababa Bole International Airport. e-Visa holders must arrive via Addis Ababa Bole International Airport. e-Visa is available for 30 or 90 days.
59 Fiji Visa Free -
60 Finland Freedom of Movement
Notes
ID card valid.
61 France Freedom of Movement
Notes
ID card valid (including in Overseas France).
62 Gabon E-Visa
Notes
e-Visa holders must arrive via Libreville International Airport.
63 Gambia Visa Free -
64 Georgia Visa Free
Notes
ID card valid.
65 Ghana Visa Required -
66 Greece Freedom of Movement
Notes
ID card valid.
67 Grenada Visa Free -
68 Guatemala Visa Free -
69 Guinea E-Visa -
70 Guinea-Bissau Visa on Arrival -
71 Guyana Visa Free -
72 Haiti Visa Free -
73 Honduras Visa Free -
74 Hungary Freedom of Movement
Notes
ID card valid.
75 Iceland Freedom of Movement
Notes
ID card valid.
76 India E-Visa
Notes
e-Visa holders must arrive via 32 designated airports or 5 designated seaports. An Indian e-Tourist Visa may only be obtained twice within 1 calendar year. Foreigners of Pakistani origin or who hold a Pakistani Passport are not eligible for an e-Visa. Foreigners who are not Pakistani nationals, but whose parents or grandparents (either paternal or maternal) were born in, or were permanent residents in Pakistan, are also not eligible for an e-Visa. Former Indian citizens with an OCI (Overseas Citizen Of India) cards are eligible for unlimited travel and stay.
77 Indonesia Visa on Arrival
Notes
Cost for Visa on arrival approx. 30 Euro for 30 days. You can extend it once in Bali by another 30 days. As of February 2024.
78 Iran E-Visa
Notes
Passengers who have already made an application, at least 2 days before arrival, at the Iranian Ministry of Foreign Affair's e-Visa website and present the submission notification at the airport's visa desk may obtain a visa on arrival.
79 Iraq E-Visa
Notes
Authorities in Iraq have decided to remove the visa-on-arrival requirement for nationals of the European Union and several other countries, requiring them to now apply for an e-visa to enter Iraq through the official platform. Visa on arrival or e-Visa for up to 30 days for travel to Iraqi Kurdistan.
80 Ireland Freedom of Movement
Notes
ID card valid.
81 Israel E-Visa
Notes
3 months for tourism only. German citizens born before 1 January 1928 need a visa which will be issued for free if one was not a member of the Nazi party or involved in crimes committed during the time of Nazi Germany. Starting June 1st, 2024, the ETA-IL (Electronic Travel Authorisation) will open for application submissions as a pilot program for German and American citizens. Applying will be voluntary and exempt from fees. The system will open to other nationalities on July 1st, 2024.
82 Italy Freedom of Movement
Notes
ID card valid.
83 Jamaica Visa Free -
84 Japan Visa Free
Notes
Extendable for 3 additional months
85 Jordan E-Visa
Notes
Visa can be obtained upon arrival, it will cost a total of 40 JOD, obtainable at most international ports of entry and land border crossings (except King Hussein/Allenby Bridge)
86 Kazakhstan Visa Free -
87 Kenya Visa Required
Notes
Applications can be submitted up to 90 days prior to travel and must be submitted at least 3 days in advance. eTA fee is USD 32.50. Proof of reservation at the hotel where visitors plan to stay is required (if staying with friends, an invitation letter is also acceptable). Yellow fever vaccination certificate is required if coming from endemic countries.
88 Kiribati Visa Free -
89 Kuwait E-Visa -
90 Kyrgyzstan Visa Free
Notes
30 days within any 60-day period.
91 Laos E-Visa
Notes
18 of the 33 border crossings are only open to regular visa holders. e-Visa may be used to enter Laos through the Luang Prabang, Pakse and Vientiane international airports, 3 Thai-Lao Friendship Bridges, in Boten (road and railroad), and in Vientiane (at Khamsavath railway station). Visa on arrival is available at the Luang Prabang, Pakse and Vientiane international airports, 4 Thai-Lao Friendship Bridges and 7 border crossings.
92 Latvia Freedom of Movement
Notes
ID card valid.
93 Lebanon Visa on Arrival
Notes
Extendable for 2 additional months. Granted free of charge at Beirut International Airport or any other port of entry if there is no Israeli visa or seal, holding a telephone number, an address in Lebanon, and a non-refundable return or circle trip ticket.
94 Lesotho Visa Free -
95 Liberia Visa Required -
96 Libya E-Visa -
97 Liechtenstein Freedom of Movement
Notes
ID card valid.
98 Lithuania Freedom of Movement
Notes
ID card valid.
99 Luxembourg Freedom of Movement
Notes
ID card valid.
100 Madagascar E-Visa
Notes
For stays of 61 to 90 days, the visa fee is 59 USD.
101 Malawi E-Visa -
102 Malaysia Visa Free
Notes
The electronic Malaysia Digital Arrival Card must be submitted within three days before the date of arrival in Malaysia.
103 Maldives Visa on Arrival -
104 Mali Visa Required -
105 Malta Freedom of Movement
Notes
ID card valid.
106 Marshall Islands Visa Free -
107 Mauritania E-Visa
Notes
An e-Visa is mandatory before travel.
108 Mauritius Visa Free -
109 Mexico Visa Free -
110 Micronesia Visa Free -
111 Moldova Visa Free
Notes
90 days within any 180-day period. ID card valid.
112 Monaco Visa Free
Notes
ID card valid.
113 Mongolia Visa Free -
114 Montenegro Visa Free
Notes
ID card valid for 30 days.
115 Morocco Visa Free -
116 Mozambique E-Visa
Notes
Visitors must register their ETA on the e-Visa platform at least 48 hours before travel and pay a processing fee of 48 USD.
117 Myanmar E-Visa
Notes
e-Visa holders must arrive via Yangon, Nay Pyi Taw or Mandalay airports or via land border crossings with Thailand — Tachileik, Myawaddy and Kawthaung or India — Rih Khaw Dar and Tamu. e-Visa available for both tourism (allowed stay is 28 days) or business (allowed stay is 70 days) purposes.
118 Namibia E-Visa
Notes
Can be obtained online or on arrival for a fee of N$1,600 (approximately €82 / US$88).
119 Nauru Visa Required -
120 Nepal Visa on Arrival -
121 Netherlands Freedom of Movement
Notes
ID card valid.
122 New Zealand E-Visa
Notes
NZeTA is an electronic travel permit but not legally a visa. May enter using eGate. International Visitor Conservation and Tourism Levy must be paid upon requesting an Electronic Travel Authority. Holders of an Australian Permanent Resident Visa or Resident Return Visa may be granted a New Zealand Resident Visa on arrival permitting indefinite stay (pursuant to the Trans-Tasman Travel Arrangement), subject to meeting character requirements and obtaining an Electronic Travel Authority prior to departure. Such travellers are not required to pay the International Visitor Conservation and Tourism Levy.
123 Nicaragua Visa Free -
124 Niger Visa Required -
125 Nigeria E-Visa
Notes
Holders of written e-Visa approval issued by the Immigration Authority can obtain a visa on arrival, provided they hold a visa application form and e-Visa application payment receipt and have an invitation letter from a Nigerian company accepting immigration responsibilities.
126 North Korea Visa Required -
127 North Macedonia Visa Free
Notes
ID card valid.
128 Norway Freedom of Movement
Notes
ID card valid.
129 Oman Visa Free
Notes
An e-Visa is also available for stays up to 30 days.
130 Pakistan E-Visa -
131 Palau Visa Free -
132 Panama Visa Free -
133 Papua New Guinea E-Visa
Notes
Available at Gurney Airport (Alotau), Mount Hagen Airport, Port Moresby Airport and Tokua Airport (Rabaul).
134 Paraguay Visa Free -
135 Peru Visa Free
Notes
90 days within any 6-month period.
136 Philippines Visa Free -
137 Poland Freedom of Movement
Notes
ID card valid.
138 Portugal Freedom of Movement
Notes
ID card valid.
139 Qatar Visa Free
Notes
Available free of charge.
140 Republic of the Congo Visa Required -
141 Romania Freedom of Movement
Notes
ID card valid.
142 Russia E-Visa -
143 Rwanda E-Visa -
144 Saint Kitts and Nevis E-Visa
Notes
All travelers must apply for an ETA online.
145 Saint Lucia Visa Free -
146 Saint Vincent and the Grenadines Visa Free -
147 Samoa Visa Free -
148 San Marino Visa Free
Notes
ID card valid.
149 Sao Tome and Principe Visa Free -
150 Saudi Arabia E-Visa
Notes
96 hour transit visa available additionally
151 Senegal Visa Free -
152 Serbia Visa Free
Notes
90 days within any 6-month period. ID card valid.
153 Seychelles Visa Required -
154 Sierra Leone E-Visa -
155 Singapore Visa Free -
156 Slovakia Freedom of Movement
Notes
ID card valid.
157 Slovenia Freedom of Movement
Notes
ID card valid.
158 Solomon Islands Visa Free -
159 Somalia E-Visa
Notes
All visitors must have an approved Electronic Visa (eTAS) before the start of their journey
160 South Africa Visa Free -
161 South Korea Visa Free
Notes
K-ETA exemption until the end of 2026.
162 South Sudan E-Visa
Notes
Obtainable online. Printed visa authorization must be presented at the time of travel.
163 Spain Freedom of Movement
Notes
ID card valid.
164 Sri Lanka E-Visa -
165 Sudan Visa Required -
166 Suriname Visa Free
Notes
An entrance fee of USD 50 or EUR 50 must be paid online prior to arrival. Multiple entry e-Visa is also available.
167 Sweden Freedom of Movement
Notes
ID card valid.
168 Switzerland Freedom of Movement
Notes
ID card valid.
169 Syria E-Visa -
170 Tajikistan Visa Free
Notes
Visa also available online. e-Visa holders can enter through all border points.
171 Tanzania E-Visa -
172 Thailand Visa Free
Notes
Maximum 2 visits annually if not arriving by air.
173 Togo E-Visa -
174 Tonga Visa Free -
175 Trinidad and Tobago Visa Free -
176 Tunisia Visa Free
Notes
ID card valid if entry takes place as part of a package tour.
177 Turkey Visa Free
Notes
ID card valid. Former Turkish citizens with a Turkish "Blue Card" (Mavi Kart): Freedom of movement.
178 Turkmenistan Visa Required
Notes
When transiting between two non-bordering countries, visitors can obtain a Turkmenistan transit visa for a five-day stay. This must be applied for in advance at the Turkmenistan Embassy. Visitors must also submit copies of the visas for the country of entry into Turkmenistan and the country of departure from Turkmenistan. Visa fee is 20 USD.
179 Tuvalu Visa Free -
180 Uganda E-Visa -
181 Ukraine Visa Free
Notes
90 days within any 180-day period.
182 United Arab Emirates Visa Free
Notes
90 days within any 180-day period.
183 United Kingdom Visa Required
Notes
ETA UK (valid for 2 years when issued) required from 2 April 2025. Adults can use ePassport gates.
184 United States Visa Required
Notes
ESTA is valid for 2 years from the date of issuance. ESTA is also required when entering the country by cruise ship or land. A Form I-94 is required for entry into the United States by land. It carries a $30 fee and can be obtained either online or upon arrival. Visa required for nationals of VWP countries who have travelled or been present in Iran, Iraq, Libya, North Korea, Somalia, Sudan, Syria or Yemen at any time on or after 1 March 2011 (with limited exceptions), or those who have travelled or being present in Cuba at any time on or after 12 January 2021, or nationals of VWP countries who are also nationals of Iran, Iraq, North Korea, Sudan or Syria.
185 Uruguay Visa Free -
186 Uzbekistan Visa Free -
187 Vanuatu Visa Free -
188 Vatican City Visa Free
Notes
ID card valid.
189 Venezuela Visa Free -
190 Vietnam Visa Free
Notes
A single entry e-Visa valid for 90 days is also available.
191 Yemen Visa Required -
192 Zambia Visa Free
Notes
Also eligible for a universal visa allowing access to Zimbabwe.
193 Zimbabwe E-Visa
Notes
Also eligible for a universal visa allowing access to Zambia.

Destinations by Region

Asia 46 countries
Europe 44 countries
Africa 52 countries
Americas 33 countries
Oceania 14 countries

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many countries can Germany passport holders visit visa-free?
Germany passport holders can visit 126 countries and territories without obtaining a visa in advance. This includes visa-free access, visa on arrival, and e-Visa destinations.
What is the global ranking of the Germany passport?
The Germany passport is ranked #4 in the world based on the number of destinations accessible without a traditional visa.
Do Germany citizens need a visa for Europe?
Visa requirements for Germany citizens visiting European countries vary. Check the destination table above for specific requirements for each European country.
How can Germany citizens apply for a visa?
The visa application process varies by destination. Generally, you'll need to apply through the destination country's embassy or consulate, or through their online e-Visa portal if available.