Peru passport → Germany

Germany visa for citizens of Peru

Visa-freeVisa exemption for short tourist visits

Citizens of Peru can visit Germany without a visa for up to 90 days.

Verified · Last checked 2026-09-04. Policies change. Confirm with the embassy or official visa portal before you travel.

Key facts

Entry route	Visa-free · Visa exemption for short tourist visits
How to apply	No visa needed — just go
Maximum stay	Up to 90 days
Government fee	No visa fee
Passport validity	At least 3 months
Biometrics	Required
Appointment	Not required
Interview	Not required
Proof of funds	Sufficient funds for the stay and return trip may be requested; no fixed daily rates.

How to apply

1
Carry the qualifying passport
Travel with a valid Peruvian passport meeting Germany's validity and issuance-age conditions.
2
Travel without a visa application
Peruvian passport holders may enter Germany without a visa for the stated short-stay exemption.
3
Complete border checks
Be prepared to present evidence of visit purpose and sufficient funds if requested.
4
Complete EES registration on entry
For this non-EU short-stay traveler, Germany records fingerprints and a facial image at entry; no advance action is required.

Documents checklist

Identity

Valid Peruvian passport
Must remain valid for at least three months after the planned departure from Germany and have been issued within the previous ten years.

Travel

Evidence of purpose and circumstances of the visit
Optional
May be requested in certain cases.
Health insurance covering return transport
Optional
Official source advises obtaining it; it is not stated as mandatory for this visa-free route.

Financial

Evidence of sufficient funds
Optional
May be requested to cover maintenance during the stay and the return trip; no fixed daily rate.

Proof of funds

Proof of sufficient funds for the stay
Proof of financing the return trip

The amount depends on the type and length of stay; Germany states there are no fixed daily rates.

Good to know

The visa exemption is generally limited to 90 days in any 180-day period.
Gainful employment is not permitted during the visa-exempt stay.
The passport must be valid for at least three months after planned departure and issued within the last ten years.
Purpose/circumstances evidence and sufficient-funds evidence may be requested at the border.
Health insurance covering return transport is advised, but the source does not state it is mandatory.
EES has been fully operational since 10 April 2026; fingerprints and facial image are recorded on entry for covered short-stay travelers.

FAQ

Do citizens of Peru need a visa for Germany?

Citizens of Peru can visit Germany without a visa for up to 90 days. Visa type: Visa exemption for short tourist visits.

How long can citizens of Peru stay in Germany?

Up to 90 days without a visa.

What documents do citizens of Peru need for Germany?

Valid Peruvian passport; Evidence of purpose and circumstances of the visit; Evidence of sufficient funds; Health insurance covering return transport.

How long must my passport be valid for Germany?

At least 3 months.

Sources

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