Visa-Free Countries for Germany Passport Holders [Including VOA, eVisa & ETA]

Germany has an outstanding global position, and its passport is one of the strongest travel documents in the world. There are nearly 189 visa-free countries for Germany passport holders.

Germans can travel without the added stress of visa complexities and expenses. In this blog, we will cover all the 189 countries that Germans can visit and break down the list of visa-on-arrival, eVisa, and ETA requirements to enter the countries.

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Visa-Free Countries for Germany Passport Holders

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Here’s a list of countries you can visit from Germany without a visa:

Country	Stay Duration
Albania	90 days
American Samoa	90 days
Andorra	90 days
Angola	30 days per entry
Anguilla	90 days
Antigua and Barbuda	6 months
Argentina	90 days
Armenia	180 days
Aruba	90 days
Australia	Up to 3 months
Austria	90 days
Bahamas	90 days
Bahrain	14 days
Barbados	90 days
Belarus	30 days
Belgium	90 days
Belize	30 days
Bermuda	21 days
Bolivia	90 days
Bonaire, St. Eustatius, Saba	90 days
Bosnia and Herzegovina	90 days
Botswana	90 days
Brazil	90 days
British Virgin Islands	30 days
Brunei	90 days
Bulgaria	90 days
Canada	6 months
Cape Verde Islands	90 days
Cayman Islands	60 days
Chile	90 days
China	15 days
Colombia	90 days
Comoro Islands	45 days
Cook Islands	31 days
Costa Rica	90 days
Croatia	90 days
Curacao	90 days
Cyprus	90 days
Czechia	90 days
Denmark	90 days
Dominica	90 days
Dominican Republic	90 days
Ecuador	90 days
Egypt	90 days
El Salvador	90 days
Estonia	90 days
eSwatini	30 days
Falkland Islands	Up to 4 weeks
Faroe Islands	90 days
Fiji	4 months
Finland	90 days
France	90 days
French Guiana	90 days
French Polynesia	90 days
French West Indies	90 days
Georgia	365 days
Gibraltar	90 days
Greece	90 days
Greenland	90 days
Grenada	90 days
Guam	90 days
Guatemala	90 days
Guyana	90 days
Haiti	90 days
Honduras	90 days
Hong Kong (SAR China)	90 days
Hungary	90 days
Iceland	90 days
Indonesia	30 days
Ireland	90 days
Israel	90 days
Italy	90 days
Jamaica	90 days
Japan	90 days
Jordan	90 days
Kazakhstan	30 days
Kiribati	90 days
Kosovo	90 days
Kuwait	90 days
Kyrgyzstan	60 days
Latvia	90 days
Lebanon	90 days
Lesotho	90 days
Liechtenstein	90 days
Lithuania	90 days
Luxembourg	90 days
Macao (SAR China)	90 days
Madagascar	90 days
Malawi	90 days
Malaysia	90 days
Maldives	30 days
Malta	90 days
Marshall Islands	90 days
Mauritius	90 days
Mayotte	90 days
Mexico	180 days
Micronesia	90 days
Moldova	90 days
Monaco	90 days
Mongolia	30 days
Montenegro	90 days
Montserrat	3 months
Morocco	90 days
Namibia	90 days
Nepal	90 days
Netherlands	90 days
New Caledonia	90 days
New Zealand	3 months
Nicaragua	90 days
Niue	30 days
North Macedonia	90 days
Northern Mariana Islands	90 days
Norway	90 days
Oman	10 days
Palau Islands	90 days
Panama	180 days
Paraguay	90 days
Peru	90 days
Philippines	30 days
Poland	90 days
Portugal	90 days
Puerto Rico	90 days
Qatar	90 days
Reunion	90 days
Romania	90 days
Samoa	90 days
San Marino	90 days
Sao Tome and Principe	15 days
Senegal	90 days
Serbia	90 days
Seychelles	90 days
Singapore	90 days
Slovakia	90 days
Slovenia	90 days
Solomon Islands	90 days
South Africa	90 days
South Korea	90 days
Spain	90 days
St. Helena	90 days
St. Kitts and Nevis	90 days
St. Lucia	90 days
St. Maarten	90 days
St. Vincent and the Grenadines	90 days
Suriname	90 days
Sweden	90 days
Switzerland	90 days
Taiwan (Chinese Taipei)	90 days
Tajikistan	30 days
Thailand	30 days
The Gambia	90 days
Timor-Leste	90 days
Tonga	31 days
Trinidad and Tobago	90 days
Tunisia	90 days
Türkiye	90 days
Turks and Caicos Islands	90 days
Tuvalu	30 days
Ukraine	90 days
United Arab Emirates	90 days
United Kingdom	6 months
United States	90 days
Uruguay	90 days
US Virgin Islands	90 days
Uzbekistan	30 days
Vanuatu	30 days
Vatican City	90 days
Venezuela	90 days
Vietnam	Up to 45 days
Zambia	90 days
Zimbabwe	90 days

Visa on Arrival Countries for Germany Passport Holders

Here is a list of visa-on-arrival countries for Germany passport holders:

Country	Stay Duration	Fees in Euros	Fees in USD/local currency of the country.
Bangladesh	Up to 30 days	€42	$50
Burundi	30 days	€70 for single entry €90 for multiple entry	$81 for single entry $104 for multiple entry
Cambodia	Up to 30 days	€28	$30
Comoro Islands	Up to 45 days	€50	$58
Djibouti	Up to 90 days	€19- €85	$23 – $100
Egypt	Up to 30 days	€21 (single), €51 (multiple)	$25 (single), $60 (multiple)
Ethiopia	Up to 30 or 90 days	€44-61	$52 – $72
Guinea-Bissau	Up to 90 days	€72	$85
Indonesia	Up to 30 days (extendable to 60)	€25	IDR 500,000/$30)
Iran	Up to 30 days	€60-99	$70-116
Jordan	Up to 30 days	€48	$57
Kuwait	Up to 90 days	€8	3 KWD/$10
Laos	Up to 30 days	€34	$40
Lebanon	Up to 90 days	Free	Free
Maldives	Up to 30 days	Free	Free
Myanmar	Up to 28 days	€42	$50
Namibia	Up to 90 days	Free	Free
Nepal	Up to 15, 30, or 90 days	€25-107	$30 – $125
Qatar	Up to 30 or 90 days	Free	Free
Rwanda	Up to 30 days	€42	$50
Saudi Arabia	Up to 90 days	€109	$128
Sierra Leone	Varies	€68-137	$80 – $160
Somalia	Varies	Free	–
St. Helena	Up to 90 days	Free	Free
Tanzania	Up to 90 days	€42	$50
Zimbabwe	Up to 90 days	€25	$30

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eVisa Countries for Germany Passport Holders

There are nearly 18 eVisa countries for Germany passport holders:

Country	Stay Duration	Fees in Euros	Fees in USD/local currency of the country
Azerbaijan	Up to 30 days	€25-51	$30 – $60
Benin	30 days (single/multiple entry), 90 days (multiple entry)	€49-94	$58 – $109.50
Burkina Faso	Up to 90 days	€156.80 – 215.80	$183-250
Cameroon	30 days to 3 months (short stay), over 3 months (long stay)	€251.40 – €422.00	$294- 493
Congo (Dem. Rep.)	Up to 7 days (transit), 7-30 days (tourist), varies for business	€86-387	$100 – $450
Cuba	Up to 90 days	€29	$33.80
Equatorial Guinea	–	–	–
Gabon	1 to 3 months (single entry), 6 months (multiple entry)	€70 – €185	$81 -216
India	Up to 1 year	€34	$40
Israel	Up to 90 days)	Free	Free
Mauritania	Up to 30 days (on arrival)	€84	$99
Nigeria	–	–	–
Pakistan	30 to 90 days	€42-85	$50-$100
Papua New Guinea	30-60 days	Free	Free
Russia	Up to 16 days	€42-51	$50-60
Syria	–	–	–
Togo	Up to 90 days	€81	$95
Uganda	90 days	€90	$105

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ETA Countries for Germany Passport Holders

Here are some countries where Germany citizens need an ETA:

Country	Stay Duration	Fees in Euros	Cost in USD/local currency
American Samoa	Up to 30 days	Falls under US laws	Falls under US laws
Australia	Up to 3 months	€11	AUD 20
Canada	Up to 6 months	€4	CAD 7
Guam	Up to 45 days	–	Falls under US laws
Kenya		€2	USD 30
Mozambique	Up to 30 days	–	–
Northern Mariana Islands	Up to 45 days	–	Falls under US laws
New Zealand	Up to 3 months	€8	NZD 17
Puerto Rico	Up to 90 days	–	Falls under US laws
Seychelles	Up to 90 days	€61	USD 72
Sri Lanka	Up to 30 days	€43	USD 50
St. Kitts and Nevis	90 days (visa-free)	€7	USD 8.50
United Kingdom	Up to 6 months	€8	£16
United States	Up to 90 days	€18	USD 21
US Virgin Islands	Up to 90 days	–	Falls under US laws

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Top Visa-Free Countries for German Passport Holders

Country	Visa	Stay Duration	Attractions
Schengen Area	Visa-Free	90/180 days	Access to 29+ countries in Europe: France, Germany, the Netherlands, Italy, and Spain.
Turkey	Visa-Free	Up to 90 days	Istanbul, Cappadocia, Bodrum, Marmaris
Mexico	Visa-Free	Up to 180 days	Guanajuato, Cancun, Playa del Carmen, Tulum and Mexico City
Egypt	Visa on Arrival	Up to 30 days	Cairo, Luxor, and Alexandria
United Kingdom	ETA	Up to 6 months	London, Edinburgh, Brighton, and Bristol.
United States of America	ETA	Up to 90 days	New York, California, Las Vegas, Chicago, Miami
Dominican Republic	Visa-Free	Up to 90 days	Punta Cana, Santo Domingo, Jarabacoa, Samaná
Thailand	Visa-Free	Up to 30 days	Bangkok, Phuket, Chiang Mai, Phi Phi Islands, and Ayutthaya
Maldives	Visa-Free	30 days	Male, Addu Atoll, Sun Island and Maafushi

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Benefits of Visa-Free Travel for German Passport Holders

Here are the benefits of visa-free travel for German residents:

• No Hefty Fees: Visa application fees can be hefty. A UK visitor visa costs £115, while a USA visa costs USD 185. German residents can save money and use it on travel experiences.

• Spontaneous Travel: Visa-free access provides unparalleled flexibility. German travelers can make spontaneous travel plans to over 189 countries.

• No Visa Complications: Visa-free travel makes many countries with complex visa applications easily accessible for German citizens.

• Hassle-Free Travel Planning: Without the anxiety of visa denials or delays, German residents can confidently book their trips.

• Boosts Travel and Business Tourism: German residents can attend greater international business opportunities, participate in global conferences and meetings, and travel to unique destinations without visa hassles.

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FAQs

Which countries allow visa-free entry for Germany passport holders?

German passport holders enjoy visa-free or visa-on-arrival access to nearly 189 countries, including much of Europe (the Schengen Area), Japan, South Korea, and Singapore, as well as various destinations in North and South America, Africa, and Oceania.

Do I still need a return ticket for visa-free travel?

Yes, in most cases, you need a return or an onward ticket. Immigration officials in some visa-free countries may request proof of your intent to leave.

What is the maximum visa-free stay allowed for Germany passport holders?

The maximum visa-free stay varies by country. No visa is needed for these countries from Germany. For example, German passport holders can typically stay:

• Schengen Area (most European countries), Mexico: 90 days within any 180-day period.
• USA, Dominican Republic, Turkey, Seychelles, Mauritius, Malaysia: Up to 90 days.
• Japan, South Korea, Mongolia, Singapore, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Thailand, and Maldives: Usually 30 days or less, with some offering a visa on arrival for a similar duration.

Can Germany passport holders travel to Europe without a visa?

Yes, travel without a visa for German people is free to most European countries within the Schengen Area for short stays, typically up to 90 days within a 180-day period.

What documents should I carry when travelling visa-free?

Documents may vary based on the country’s requirements. Here is a generic list of documents needed:

• A valid passport
• A return or onward ticket
• Proof of sufficient funds
• Accommodation details
• Travel insurance is also highly recommended.

What should I do if visa policies change after I have planned a visa-free trip?

Check the official embassy or consulate websites of your destination country for the most up-to-date information. Get in touch with their consular services directly or consult a reputable travel agent.

Is it safe to travel visa-free from Germany to other countries?

Yes, visa-free travel from Germany is safe. Please check the political and economic conditions of the countries before making any travel plans.

Do Germany passport holders get a visa on arrival in most countries?

Yes, over 30 countries offer visa-on-arrival facilities for Germany. A total of 189 visa-free countries for Germany passport holders to visit without any stress.