Where can you go on a Germany passport?

The German passport is one of the strongest globally, granting visa-free or eTA-only access to over 180 countries. As an EU member, Germany offers freedom of movement throughout the European Union and EEA, as well as Schengen short-stay access. German citizens travel visa-free to the United States (ESTA), Canada (eTA), Australia (eVisitor), Japan, South Korea, the UAE, and most of Latin America and Southeast Asia. Notable destinations requiring an embassy visa or e-Visa include Russia, China (some routes; Hong Kong / Macau are visa-free), Vietnam (e-Visa), and Saudi Arabia (e-Visa).

About travel from Germany

Visa requirements for Germany passport holders vary by destination, purpose, and policies that change without notice. We pull from official government sources where possible — embassy and ministry-of-foreign-affairs pages — and surface the date we last verified each requirement, plus a direct link to the primary source on every answer.

For each destination, you'll find tourist, business, transit, work, study, partner/family and diplomatic visa routes (where applicable). Each shows the visa type, maximum stay, typical cost, processing time, and the official application URL.

Important: a valid visa permits entry subject to officer discretion at the border. Always verify with the destination's embassy or consulate before booking travel, accepting employment, or making relocation plans — particularly for long-stay routes (work, study, family) where the consequences of incorrect information are severe.