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Visa Requirements for German Passport Holders: Every Country A–Z

Visa requirements by passport
Where can German passport holders travel, and what do they need?

193 destinations, A to Z: whether you need a visa, an eVisa, a visa on arrival or nothing at all, and how long you may stay.

116 No visa needed6 Visa on arrival19 eVisa or visa on arrival11 Travel authorisation (apply online)29 eVisa (apply online)12 Visa required
Where this comes from. The table is adapted from Wikipedia’s Visa requirements for German citizens (article last edited 6 November 2026), which is maintained by volunteers and cites government sources. aifly corrected or added to 4 rows from official sources; those rows are marked ✔, ℹ or ⚠ with the date each was checked. Entry rules change without much notice: confirm with the destination’s embassy or official e-visa site before you book.

Entry requirements for German passport holders, A–Z

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Destination Entry requirement Allowed stay Notes
Afghanistan eVisa 30 days e-Visa: Visitors must arrive at Kabul International (KBL).
Albania Visa not required 90 days ID card valid.
Algeria Visa required – Persons may be denied entry if entering with a passport containing visas or stamps issued by Israel. Visitors on tours organized to some southern regions by an approved travel agency may obtain a visa on arrival for up to 30 days.
Andorra Visa not required 90 days ID card valid.
Angola Visa not required 30 days 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.
Antigua and Barbuda Visa not required 180 days
Argentina Visa not required 90 days
Armenia Visa not required 180 days
Australia eVisitor 90 days eVisitor is considered to be a visa under Australia law. 90 days on each visit in 12-month period if granted.
Austria Freedom of movement Unlimited stay ID card valid.
Azerbaijan eVisa 30 days
Bahamas Visa not required 90 days
Bahrain eVisa / Visa on arrival 14 days Extendable for an additional 2 weeks.
Bangladesh Visa on arrival 30 days
Barbados Visa not required 90 days
Belarus Visa not required 90 days Visa-free until 31 December 2026.
Belgium Freedom of movement Unlimited stay ID card valid.
Belize Visa not required 30 days
Benin eVisa 30 days 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 EU

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R), and the e-Visa valid for 90 days to make several (multiple) entries (100 EUR).

Bhutan eVisa 90 days 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.
Bolivia Visa not required 90 days
Bosnia and Herzegovina Visa not required 90 days 90 days within any 6-month period. ID card valid.
Botswana Visa not required 90 days 90 days per calendar year.
Brazil Visa not required 90 days 90 days within any 180-day period.
Brunei Visa not required 90 days
Bulgaria Freedom of movement Unlimited stay ID card valid.
Burkina Faso eVisa 90 days
Burundi Online Visa / Visa on arrival 1 month
Cambodia eVisa / Visa on arrival 30 days
Cameroon eVisa –
Canada eTA / Visa not required 180 days eTA required if arriving by air.
Cape Verde Visa not required (EASE) 30 days Must register online at least five days prior to arrival. Visitors must pay the Airport Security Fee (TSA) before visiting. The cost is 3,400 CVE (approx. 31 EUR) and can be paid via the online platform (EASE).
Central African Republic Visa required –
Chad eVisa 90 days Must apply at least 7 days before arrival but maximum 90 days before arrival.
Chile Visa not required 90 days
China Visa not required 30 days Visa-free from December 1, 2023 to December 31, 2026.
Colombia Visa not required 90 days 90 days; extendable up to 180-days stay within a one-year period.
Comoros Visa on arrival 45 days
Republic of the Congo Visa required –
Democratic Republic of the Congo eVisa 7 days
Costa Rica Visa not required 180 days
Côte d'Ivoire eVisa 3 months e-Visa holders must arrive via Port Bouet Airport.
Croatia Freedom of movement Unlimited stay ID card valid.
Cuba eVisa 90 days Can be extended up to 90 days with a fee.
Cyprus Freedom of movement Unlimited stay ID card valid.
Czech Republic Freedom of movement Unlimited stay ID card valid.
Denmark Freedom of movement Unlimited stay ID card valid.
Djibouti eVisa / Visa on arrival 90 days
Dominica Visa not required 180 days
Dominican Republic Visa not required 30 days Application for a fee-based extension possible.
Ecuador Visa not required 90 days
Egypt eVisa / Visa on arrival 30 days ID card valid, passport type photo is required on arrival.
El Salvador Visa not required 90 days
Equatorial Guinea eVisa – e-Visa holders must arrive via Malabo International Airport.
Eritrea Visa required –
Estonia Freedom of movement Unlimited stay ID card valid.
Eswatini Visa not required 30 days
Ethiopia eVisa / Visa on arrival 90 days 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.
Fiji Visa not required 120 days
Finland Freedom of movement Unlimited stay ID card valid.
France Freedom of movement Unlimited stay ID card valid (including in Overseas France).
Gabon eVisa 90 days e-Visa holders must arrive via Libreville International Airport.
Gambia Visa not required 90 days
Georgia Visa not required 360 days ID card valid.
Ghana eVisa 90 days
Greece Freedom of movement Unlimited stay ID card valid.
Grenada Visa not required 90 days
Guatemala Visa not required 90 days
Guinea eVisa 90 days
Guinea-Bissau Visa on arrival 90 days
Guyana Visa not required 90 days
Haiti Visa not required 90 days
Honduras Visa not required 90 days
Hungary Freedom of movement Unlimited stay ID card valid.
Iceland Freedom of movement Unlimited stay ID card valid.
India eVisa 30 days 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.

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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.

Indonesia e-VOA / Visa on arrival 30 days VoA fee of 500,000 IDR payable by card (Visa, Mastercard, JCB) only. Extendable for 30 days.
Iran eVisa 30 days 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.
Iraq eVisa 30 days Visa on arrival or e-Visa for up to 30 days for travel to Iraqi Kurdistan.
Ireland Freedom of movement Unlimited stay ID card valid.
Israel ETA-IL 90 days 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.

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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.

Italy Freedom of movement Unlimited stay ID card valid.
Jamaica Visa not required 90 days
Japan Visa not required 90 days Extendable for 3 additional months.
Jordan eVisa / Visa on arrival – Visa on arrival for 40 JOD obtainable at most ports of entry, including land border crossings (except King Hussein/Allenby Bridge). Visa is free of charge if entering and leaving through the Aqaba Special Economic Zone (ASEZA).
Kazakhstan Visa not required 30 days
Kenya Electronic Travel Authorisation 90 days Applications can be submitted up to 90 days prior to travel and must be submitted at least 3 days in advance. eTA fee is 32.50 USD.

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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.

Kiribati Visa not required 90 days
North Korea Visa required –
South Korea Visa not required 90 days K-ETA exemption until the end of 2026.
Kuwait eVisa / Visa on arrival 90 days
Kyrgyzstan Visa not required 30 days 30 days within any 60-day period.
Laos eVisa / Visa on arrival 30 days 18 of the 33 border crossings are only open to regular visa holders.

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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.

Latvia Freedom of movement Unlimited stay ID card valid.
Lebanon Free visa on arrival 30 days 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.
Lesotho Visa not required 14 days
Liberia Visa required –
Libya eVisa 30 days Independent travel is not permitted, and visitors must organize their visit through a tour guide. A tourist police escort is required at all times. An eVisa will not be granted without a sponsor or tour agency.

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A security letter issued by the Libyan Immigration Authorities may also be required. Holders of passports containing an Israeli stamp or visa will be refused entry in Libya.

Liechtenstein Freedom of movement Unlimited stay ID card valid.
Lithuania Freedom of movement Unlimited stay ID card valid.
Luxembourg Freedom of movement Unlimited stay ID card valid.
Madagascar eVisa / Visa on arrival 90 days For stays of 61 to 90 days, the visa fee is 59 USD.
Malawi eVisa / Visa on arrival 30 days
Malaysia Visa not required 90 days The electronic Malaysia Digital Arrival Card must be submitted within three days before the date of arrival in Malaysia.
Maldives Free visa on arrival 30 days
Mali Visa required –
Malta Freedom of movement Unlimited stay ID card valid.
Marshall Islands Visa not required 90 days
Mauritania eVisa 30 days An e-Visa is mandatory before travel.
Mauritius Visa not required 90 days
Mexico Visa not required 180 days
Micronesia Visa not required 90 days
Moldova Visa not required 90 days 90 days within any 180-day period. ID card valid.
Monaco Visa not required 3 months ID card valid.
Mongolia Visa not required 30 days
Montenegro Visa not required 90 days ID card valid for 30 days.
Morocco Visa not required 90 days
Mozambique Electronic Travel Authorization 30 days Visitors must register their ETA on the e-Visa platform at least 48 hours before travel and pay a processing fee of 48 USD.
Myanmar eVisa 28 days 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.

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e-Visa available for both tourism (allowed stay is 28 days) or business (allowed stay is 70 days) purposes.

Namibia eVisa / Visa on arrival 90 days / 3 months Can be obtained online or on arrival for a fee of N$1,600 (approximately €82 / US$88).
Nauru Visa required –
Nepal Online Visa / Visa on arrival 90 days
Netherlands Freedom of movement (European Netherlands) Unlimited stay ID card valid.
New Zealand NZeTA 90 days 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.

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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.

Nicaragua Visa not required 90 days
Niger Visa required –
Nigeria eVisa 30 days 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

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Nigerian company accepting immigration responsibilities.

North Macedonia Visa not required 90 days ID card valid.
Norway Freedom of movement Unlimited stay ID card valid.
Oman Visa not required / eVisa 14 days / 30 days An e-Visa is also available for stays up to 30 days.
Pakistan eVisa 3 months
Palau Visa not required 90 days
Panama Visa not required 90 days
Papua New Guinea eVisa 60 days Available at Gurney Airport (Alotau), Mount Hagen Airport, Port Moresby Airport and Tokua Airport (Rabaul).ℹ Also required 9 November 2026: Since 1 October 2025 all travellers must complete a Digital Arrival Card online before arrival. (UK FCDO)
Paraguay Visa not required 90 days
Peru Visa not required 90 days 90 days within any 6-month period.
Philippines Visa not required 30 days
Poland Freedom of movement Unlimited stay ID card valid.
Portugal Freedom of movement Unlimited stay ID card valid.
Qatar Visa not required 90 days
Romania Freedom of movement Unlimited stay ID card valid.
Russia eVisa 30 days
Rwanda eVisa / Visa on arrival 30 days
Saint Kitts and Nevis ETA 90 days All travelers must apply for an ETA online.ℹ Also required 9 November 2026: All visitors must obtain an Electronic Travel Authorisation (eTA) before travel. (UK FCDO)
Saint Lucia Visa not required 90 days
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines Visa not required 90 days
Samoa Visa not required 90 days
San Marino Visa not required 3 months ID card valid.
São Tomé and Príncipe Visa not required 15 days
Saudi Arabia eVisa / Visa on arrival 90 days 96 hour transit visa available additionally.
Senegal Visa not required 90 days
Serbia Visa not required 90 days 90 days within any 6-month period. ID card valid.
Seychelles Electronic Border System 90 days
Sierra Leone eVisa / Visa on arrival 30 days
Singapore Visa not required 90 days
Slovakia Freedom of movement Unlimited stay ID card valid.
Slovenia Freedom of movement Unlimited stay ID card valid.
Solomon Islands Visa not required 90 days
Somalia eVisa 30 days All visitors must have an approved Electronic Visa (eTAS) before the start of their journey.
South Africa Visa not required 90 days
South Sudan eVisa – Obtainable online 30 days single entry for 100 USD, 90 days multiple entry for 200 USD and 180 days multiple entry for 350 USD. Printed visa authorization must be presented at the time of travel.
Spain Freedom of movement Unlimited stay ID card valid.
Sri Lanka Electronic Travel Authorization 30 days Sri Lanka introduced an ETA valid for 30 days.
Sudan Visa required –
Suriname Visa not required 90 days An entrance fee of USD 50 or EUR 50 must be paid online prior to arrival. Multiple entry e-Visa is also available.
Sweden Freedom of movement Unlimited stay ID card valid.
Switzerland Freedom of movement Unlimited stay ID card valid.
Syria eVisa / Visa on arrival 30 days
Tajikistan Visa not required 30 days
Tanzania eVisa / Visa on arrival 90 days
Thailand Visa not required 30 days Maximum 2 visits annually if not arriving by air.ℹ Also required 9 November 2026: All foreign visitors must complete the Thailand Digital Arrival Card online, within 3 days before arrival (since 1 May 2025). (UK FCDO, Government of Canada)
Timor-Leste Visa not required 90 days
Togo eVisa 15 days
Tonga Visa not required 90 days
Trinidad and Tobago Visa not required 90 days
Tunisia Visa not required 120 days
Turkey Visa not required 90 days ID card valid. Former Turkish citizens with a Turkish "Blue Card" (Mavi Kart): Freedom of movement.
Turkmenistan Visa required – 10-day visa on arrival if holding a letter of invitation provided by a company registered in Turkmenistan with a prior approval from the Foreign Ministry.

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Visitors can apply to extend their stay for an additional 10 days. 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.

Tuvalu Visa not required 90 days
Uganda eVisa 3 months
Ukraine Visa not required 90 days 90 days within any 180-day period.
United Arab Emirates Visa not required 90 days 90 days within any 180-day period.
United Kingdom Electronic Travel Authorisation 6 months ETA UK (valid for 2 years when issued) required from 2 April 2025. Adults can use ePassport gates.
United States Visa Waiver Program 90 days 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.

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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 or 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. Exceptions apply if the travel was in military or diplomatic service of the VWP country.

Uruguay Visa not required 90 days
Uzbekistan Visa not required 30 days
Vanuatu Visa not required 90 days
Vatican City Visa not required 1 day ID card valid.
Venezuela Visa not required 90 days
Vietnam Visa not required 45 days A single entry e-Visa valid for 90 days is also available.ℹ Also required 9 November 2026: Since 15 April 2026 travellers arriving at Ho Chi Minh City airport (SGN) are encouraged to complete a digital arrival card online before arrival. (UK FCDO)
Yemen Visa required – Yemen introduced an e-Visa system for visitors who meet certain eligibility requirements (group travel of 10 or more people, business trips, and transit etc.).
Zambia Visa not required 30 days Also eligible for a universal visa allowing access to Zimbabwe.
Zimbabwe eVisa / Visa on arrival 1 month Also eligible for a universal visa allowing access to Zambia.

Frequently asked questions

How many countries can German passport holders visit without a visa?

Of the 193 destinations in this table, 116 need no visa, 6 issue a visa on arrival, 19 offer an eVisa or a visa on arrival, 29 require an eVisa applied for online, 11 require an online travel authorisation and 12 require a visa in advance (0 have other or special arrangements). The counts come from Wikipedia's table, last edited 6 November 2026, with aifly's corrections applied.

Do German citizens need a visa for the United States?

For German passport holders: Visa Waiver Program, allowed stay 90 days. ESTA is valid for 2 years from the date of issuance.

Do German citizens need a visa for Thailand?

For German passport holders: Visa not required, allowed stay 30 days. Maximum 2 visits annually if not arriving by air. All foreign visitors must complete the Thailand Digital Arrival Card online, within 3 days before arrival (since 1 May 2025).

Sources and licence

Visa table: adapted from Wikipedia contributors, “Visa requirements for German citizens”, revision 1384031672 (last edited 6 November 2026), licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0. aifly reformatted it, removed footnote markers, shortened long notes behind “More” and added the rows marked ✔, ℹ or ⚠ from the official sources linked in each row. The visa table on this page is available under the same licence, CC BY-SA 4.0.

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