2026 data
Germany vs Japan
Germany is stronger · +1 visa-free destinations
Comparing the two in 2026: the Germany passport gives access to 165 destinations without a prior visa (#4 worldwide), while Japan reaches 164 (#12). In practice, Germany gets you visa-free to 1 more destinations.
Side-by-side comparison
Germany
Japan
Visa-free destinations
165
164
World ranking
#4
#12
Visa-free
126
117
Visa on arrival
31
38
Electronic auth (eTA)
8
9
e-Visa
18
18
Visa required
#15
#16
Popular destinations visa-free for one but visa-required for the other.
Where Japan reaches further
Access by region, side by side
Visa-free for both: destinations open to both passports.
Europe44 · 44 / 45
Americas33 · 33 / 35
Africa34 · 31 / 54
Asia27 · 29 / 34
Middle East13 · 13 / 15
Oceania13 · 13 / 14
Frequently asked questions
Which is stronger, Germany or Japan?
Germany is stronger. Germany reaches 165 destinations visa-free; Japan, 164.
How many destinations can both enter visa-free?
161 destinations are open without a prior visa to both passports in 2026.
Where does each passport reach further?
Germany wins in 0 and Japan in 1 among popular destinations. The full list is above.