Germany passport → Peru
Do German citizens need a visa for Peru?
Visa-free entry90 days
German passport holders can visit Peru without a visa for up to 90 days.
What this means for your trip
- Carry a passport valid for at least six months beyond your travel dates; this is the most common rule.
- Immigration may ask for a return or onward ticket, hotel bookings and proof of funds.
- Visa-free entry is for tourism and short visits. Work and long stays need a proper visa.
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Peru at a glance
- Capital
- Lima
- Currency
- Peruvian sol (PEN)
- Languages
- Aymara, Quechua, Spanish
- Calling code
- +51
- Region
- South America
Peru for other passports
- GermanyVisa-free90 days
IndiaVisa required
United StatesVisa-free90 days
United KingdomVisa-free183 days
United Arab EmiratesVisa-free90 days
ChinaVisa required
SingaporeVisa-free90 days
PakistanVisa required
BangladeshVisa required
Sri LankaVisa required
NepalVisa required
NigeriaVisa required
PhilippinesVisa-free90 days
Nearby in South America for German passport holders
Common questions
Do German citizens need a visa for Peru?
German passport holders can visit Peru without a visa for up to 90 days.
How long can German citizens stay in Peru?
Up to 90 days under the current visa-free rule. Longer stays need a different visa.
Can German citizens get a visa on arrival in Peru?
You do not need one: entry is visa-free.
How many countries can German citizens visit without a visa?
158 destinations allow entry without a visa arranged in advance (visa-free, visa on arrival or eTA). The Germany passport ranks #6 of 94 (passports with equal scores share a rank).
Source: Wikipedia contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0). Updated weekly. Rules can change, so give the official site a quick look before you fly.