You're in a great position if you hold a German passport and are passionate about travel. Germany consistently ranks among the top countries with the most powerful passports, offering visa-free or visa-on-arrival access to over 189 countries and territories. This makes international travel significantly easier, whether heading to Europe, Asia, the Americas, or beyond.

In this guide, you’ll find a full breakdown of visa-free countries for German citizens and countries that offer a visa on arrival (VOA), e-visas, and Electronic Travel Authorisations (ETAS). Whether planning a spontaneous holiday or a long-term adventure, this list will help you confidently choose your next destination.

Visa-Free Countries for German Citizens 

Here is the list of countries to which German citizens can travel visa-free:

1. Albania

2. Andorra

3. Angola

4. Anguilla

5. Antigua and Barbuda

6. Argentina

7. Armenia

8. Aruba

9. Austria

10. Bahamas

11. Barbados

12. Belarus

13. Belgium

14. Belize

15. Bermuda

16. Bolivia

17. Bonaire; St. Eustatius and Saba

18. Bosnia and Herzegovina

19. Botswana

20. Brazil

21. British Virgin Islands

22. Brunei

23. Bulgaria

24. Cape Verde Islands

25. Cayman Islands

26. Chile

27. China

28. Colombia

29. Cook Islands

30. Costa Rica

31. Croatia

32. Curacao

33. Cyprus

34. Czechia

35. Denmark

36. Dominica

37. Dominican Republic

38. Ecuador

39. El Salvador

40. Estonia

41. eSwatini

42. Falkland Islands

43. Faroe Islands

44. Fiji

45. France

46. French Guiana

47. French Polynesia

48. French West Indies

49. Georgia

50. Germany

51. Gibraltar

52. Greece

53. Greenland

54. Grenada

55. Guatemala

56. Guyana

57. Haiti

58. Honduras

59. Hong Kong (SAR China)

60. Hungary

61. Iceland

62. Iraq

63. Ireland

64. Italy

65. Jamaica

66. Japan

67. Kazakhstan

68. Kiribati

69. Kosovo

70. Kyrgyzstan

71. Latvia

72. Lesotho

73. Liechtenstein

74. Lithuania

75. Luxembourg

76. Macao (SAR China)

77. Madagascar

78. Malawi

79. Malaysia

80. Malta

81. Marshall Islands

82. Mauritius

83. Mayotte

84. Mexico

85. Micronesia

86. Moldova

87. Monaco

88. Mongolia

89. Montenegro

90. Montserrat

91. Morocco

92. Mozambique

93. Namibia

94. Netherlands

95. New Caledonia

96. Nicaragua

97. Niue

98. North Macedonia

99. Norway

100. Oman

101. Palau Islands

102. Palestinian Territory

103. Panama

104. Paraguay

105. Peru

106. Philippines

107. Poland

108. Portugal

109. Reunion

110. Romania

111. Samoa

112. San Marino

113. Sao Tome and Principe

114. Senegal

115. Serbia

116. Singapore

117. Slovakia

118. Slovenia

119. Solomon Islands

120. South Africa

121. South Korea

122. Spain

123. St. Kitts and Nevis

124. St. Lucia

125. St. Maarten

126. St. Vincent and the Grenadines

127. Suriname

128. Sweden

129. Switzerland

130. Taiwan (Chinese Taipei)

131. Tajikistan

132. Thailand

133. The Gambia

134. Timor-Leste

135. Tonga

136. Trinidad and Tobago

137. Tunisia

138. Türkiye

139. Turks and Caicos Islands

140. Tuvalu

141. Ukraine

142. United Arab Emirates

143. United Kingdom

144. Uruguay

145. Uzbekistan

146. Vanuatu

147. Vatican City

148. Venezuela

149. Vietnam

150. Zambia

Visa on Arrival Countries for German Citizens

Here is the list of Visa on Arrival countries for German passport holders: 

1. Bahrain

2. Bangladesh

3. Burundi

4. Cambodia

5. Comoro Islands

6. Djibouti

7. Egypt

8. Ethiopia

9. Guinea-Bissau

10. Indonesia

11. Iran

12. Jordan

13. Kuwait

14. Laos

15. Lebanon

16. Maldives

17. Myanmar

18. Nepal

19. Qatar

20. Rwanda

21. Saudi Arabia

22. Sierra Leone

23. Somalia

24. St. Helena

25. Tanzania

26. Zimbabwe

E-visa Countries for German Citizens

Here is the list of countries where German passport holders can get an e-visa:

1. Azerbaijan

2. Benin

3. Burkina Faso

4. Cameroon

5. Cuba

6. Equatorial Guinea

7. Gabon

8. Guinea

9. India

10. Mauritania

11. Pakistan

12. Papua New Guinea

13. Russian Federation

14. Syria

15. Togo

16. Uganda

ETA Countries for German Citizens 

Here is the list of countries to which German citizens can travel with an ETA:

1. American Samoa

2. Australia

3. Canada

4. Guam

5. Israel

6. Kenya

7. New Zealand

8. Northern Mariana Islands

9. Puerto Rico

10. Seychelles

11. Sri Lanka

12. United Kingdom

13. United States

14. US Virgin Islands

With visa-free access to many destinations, German citizens can enjoy global travel with minimal paperwork and maximum freedom. From scenic European escapes to tropical getaways and far-flung adventures, your passport is your key to discovering the world.

And if your dream destination isn’t on the visa-free list? Don’t worry! You can always use Atlys to apply for your visa quickly and hassle-free. Plan smart. Travel easily. Explore freely.