Germany passport: visa-free countries & requirements

125 visa-free destinations · 40 visa on arrival or eVisa

165 of 59 top destinations require no advance visa for Germany passport holders.

Germany's passport is among the world's elite: 126 countries admit German citizens visa-free, with another 39 issuing visas on arrival or e-visas. This top-tier mobility reflects Germany's central role in European and global commerce, and makes travel to most corners of the world remarkably streamlined.

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Visa-free & easy access 39

Visa on arrival / eVisa / ETA 20

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