Do German citizens need a visa for Turkey?

What Germany passport holders need to do

1. Check your passport validity. Many countries ask for at least 6 months beyond your arrival date.
2. Be ready to show a return or onward ticket, proof of accommodation and proof of funds at the border.
3. Leave before the permitted stay ends. Working or studying usually needs a different visa.

Germany is one of 95 passports in the “visa-free” group for Turkey. See the full Turkey visa requirements for every passport.

Other easy destinations in Asia for Germany passport holders

Turkey is one of 126 destinations in the “visa-free” group for the Germany passport, which ranks #3 worldwide with a mobility score of 165. Of 50 destinations in Asia, 41 need no visa arranged in advance; the easiest are listed below.

Destination	Requirement	Max stay
Armenia	Visa-free	180 days
Brunei	Visa-free	90 days
China	Visa-free	30 days
Georgia	Visa-free	360 days
Hong Kong	Visa-free	90 days
Israel	Visa-free	90 days
Japan	Visa-free	90 days
Kazakhstan	Visa-free	30 days
Kyrgyzstan	Visa-free	60 days
Macau	Visa-free	90 days
Malaysia	Visa-free	–
Mongolia	Visa-free	30 days

All visa-free countries for the Germany passport

Turkey visa requirements for other passports

• United States Visa-free
• United Kingdom Visa-free
• India Visa required
• Philippines Visa required
• Nigeria Visa required
• Pakistan Visa required
• Canada Visa-free
• Australia Visa on arrival
• China e-Visa
• France Visa-free