German passport · Peru · checked 2026-10-11

Do German citizens need a visa for Peru?

The short answerNo. German citizens don’t need a visa for Peru for stays of 90 days in any 180-day period. Go to the official site.

The official link goes to gob.pe. NUM isn’t a government agency or a visa service. Rules change, so confirm on the official site before you pay or travel. This row comes from a reputable source NUM hasn’t yet confirmed on the official page.

At a glance

Peru entry rules for German citizens.

VerdictVisa-free
DocumentNone
Stay90 days in any 180-day period
CheckedFrom a reputable source, not yet verified on the official page · 2026-10-11

The rest of the trip for a German passport, from the arrival form to customs and travelling with children: Peru entry requirements.

Worth knowing

The details for a German passport.

Visa-exempt tourist. Entry is recorded digitally (virtual TAM); make sure you are stamped at land borders. Passport needs 6 months' validity.

Your passport

How long it must be valid.

At least 6 months' validity from the date of entry; entry is refused otherwise.

What changed

Recent changes in Peru.

  • 2025-12-07 — Transfer TUUA airport fee for connecting passengers at Lima airport (not included in tickets) - date per FCDO, year assumed.
  • 2025-07-13 — Qatar added to Peru's visa-exempt list (Wikipedia).
Questions

The short answers.

Do German citizens need a visa for Peru?

No. German citizens don’t need a visa for Peru for stays of 90 days in any 180-day period.

How long can German citizens stay in Peru?

90 days in any 180-day period. Longer stays need a different visa.

Where do German citizens apply?

On the official site, gob.pe. NUM links it and never charges for the link.

Does NUM issue Peru visas?

No. Only the government issues them. NUM explains the rule for your passport, links the official site, and can file the form for you where its desk covers it.

Sources

Where this comes from.