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title: Germany visa for citizens of Peru
description: Citizens of Peru can visit Germany without a visa for up to 90 days. Documents checklist and application steps.
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# Germany visa for citizens of Peru

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

- **Valid Peruvian passport** (Identity): Must remain valid for at least three months after the planned departure from Germany and have been issued within the previous ten years.
- **Evidence of purpose and circumstances of the visit** (Travel, optional): May be requested in certain cases.
- **Evidence of sufficient funds** (Financial, optional): May be requested to cover maintenance during the stay and the return trip; no fixed daily rate.
- **Health insurance covering return transport** (Travel, optional): Official source advises obtaining it; it is not stated as mandatory for this visa-free route.

## 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.

## FAQs

### 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

- [Overview of visa requirements/exemptions for entry into the Federal Republic of Germany](https://www.auswaertiges-amt.de/en/visa-service/231148-231148)
- [I don't need a visa for my trip to Germany, but are there other things I should bear in mind?](https://www.auswaertiges-amt.de/en/visa-service/buergerservice/faq/32-sonstiges-606746)
- [Digital recording of entry into the Schengen area (EES)](https://www.auswaertiges-amt.de/de/2734332-2734332)

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