COUNTRY
Germany
Rank
#3
Visa-free
131
Rank
#3
Visa-free
131
Bloc
Income tax
45%
Capital gains
26%
Regime
Standard High
Rank
#3
Visa-free
131
Bloc
Income tax
45%
Capital gains
26%
Regime
Standard High
PASSPORT • PASS • PASAPORTE
Germany Passport
131 visa-free destinations.
Visa-free
131
Global rank
#3
World reach
91%
About the Germany passport
The Germany passport ranks #3 globally with elite international mobility, granting visa-free or visa-on-arrival access to 182 of 199 countries. Alongside Belgium and Denmark, it sits among the world's strongest travel documents. Holders cover 91% of the world without advance visa arrangements, placing them well above the global average. That figure breaks down as: 131 require no visa at all, 8 accept an electronic travel authorization, 43 offer visa on arrival.
Tax in Germany
Germany applies a top marginal income tax rate of 45% and a capital gains tax rate of 26%. The country operates a standard high tax regime.
Bloc and regional context
Germany is a member of the European Union, granting holders the right to live, work, and study across 27 EU member states plus 4 Schengen associates.
Where Germany passport holders can travel
Germany passport holders have visa-free or visa-on-arrival access to the following 165 destinations:
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