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Germany passport

Visa requirements for ordinary passport holders, tourism. Data as of September 4, 2026.

Germany passport holders can travel to 193 destinations without arranging a visa in advance. That is 146 visa-free, 26 with a visa on arrival, and 21 with an electronic travel authorisation. 22 more offer an e-visa; 33 require a visa before you travel. This puts the Germany passport 1st of 250 worldwide.

146 visa-free
26 on arrival
21 eTA
22 e-visa
33 visa required
#1 global rank

Visa-free

146 destinations

Enter on a valid passport, no visa.

Visa on arrival

26 destinations

A visa is issued at the border.

Electronic travel authorisation (eTA)

21 destinations

Quick online approval before departure.

e-Visa

22 destinations

Apply and get approved online before travel.

Visa required in advance

33 destinations

Arrange a visa before you travel.

Visa rules change frequently and can depend on your specific circumstances. This site is compiled from public government sources and is provided for general information only. Always confirm requirements with the official immigration authority or a consulate of your destination before you travel.

About Germany

Germany, officially the Federal Republic of Germany, is a country in Western and Central Europe. It lies between the Baltic Sea and the North Sea to the north with the Alps to the south. Its 16 constituent states have a total population of over 83 million, making it the most populous member state of the European Union (EU). Germany borders Denmark to the north; Poland and the Czech Republic to the east; Austria and Switzerland to the south; and France, Luxembourg, Belgium, and the Netherlands to the west. The nation's capital and most populous city is Berlin and its main financial centre is Frankfurt; the largest urban area is the Ruhr.

CapitalBerlin

RegionWestern Europe

Population83.5M

Area357,114 km²

CurrencyEuro

LanguagesGerman

Calling code+49

Income levelHigh income

GDP per capita$60,496 (2025)

Tourist arrivals12.4M (2020)

Climate in Berlin

Warmest in August, coolest in December, driest in April. Monthly mean temperature:

January to December, climate normals via Open-Meteo (2020)

Summary from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA.