🇵🇪 Travel facts Peru
✓ Last checked:The most important practical answers for your trip to Peru — entry, tipping, plug, customs and more. Compactly verified, with source references.
| Capital | Lima |
|---|---|
| Language | Spanish, Quechua |
| Currency | Sol (PEN) |
| Timezone | UTC-5 |
| Flight time from Germany | approx. 12–14 hours |
| Emergency number | 105 · Police 105 · Emergency 106 |
| Plug | Type A/B/C · 220 V / 60 Hz · Adapter needed |
| EU / Schengen | not an EU country · not Schengen |
Do I need a visa for Peru?
Passport required; visa-free for up to 90 days.
Return/continuation flight ticket is required upon entry; passport must be valid for 6 months. Binding information: German Federal Foreign Office.
How much tip should I give in Peru?
10% standard — often listed as 'propina sugerida' on the bill
Taxi: Round up, not a percentage
Which plug adapter do I need in Peru?
Adapter needed: plug types A / B / C, 220 V / 60 Hz.
Plugs are inconsistent (A/B/C) — a universal adapter is recommended.
Can you drink tap water in Peru?
No, tap water is not recommended for drinking.
Only bottled water or boiled water.
What can I bring back from Peru to Germany?
Non-EU country: When returning to Germany, goods up to €430 (by air), 200 cigarettes and 1 litre of spirits are duty-free.
Will my mobile phone work in Peru?
No EU roaming — pre-book an eSIM or buy a cheap local SIM on site.
Card or cash — how do you pay in Peru?
Sol (PEN); cash is important (small notes), card in cities and tourist areas.
What should I know about health in Peru?
Travel health insurance with repatriation is recommended; check vaccination/health advice with the German Federal Foreign Office or tropical institute.
Sources & Note
Information from the perspective of German citizens, as of August 2026, without guarantee. Entry and security information may change at short notice — the binding source is the German Federal Foreign Office (Peru travel information) . Health information does not replace medical travel advice.
