WeltSüdamerikaPeru
Peru
Machu Picchu is the headline, but Peru's real gift to long-term travellers is range: the Amazon, the world's deepest canyons, the Cordillera Blanca, Lima's food scene and a cheap, well-trodden gringo trail that makes solo travel easy.
Einreise und Visa
Citizens of most of the Americas, the EU, UK, Australia and others receive up to 90 days visa-free (the officer decides, up to 183 days per year). Mexico's citizens need a visa since 2024; always check. No digital nomad visa yet, though one has been announced in law.
| Reisepass | Kategorie | Max. Tage | Verifiziert |
|---|---|---|---|
| US | Visa-free Up to 90 days granted on arrival (the officer may grant up to 183 days per year). | 90 | Oct 19, 2026 offizielle Quelle ↗ |
| GB | Visa-free Up to 90 days granted on arrival (the officer may grant up to 183 days per year). | 90 | Oct 19, 2026 offizielle Quelle ↗ |
| DE | Visa-free Up to 90 days granted on arrival (the officer may grant up to 183 days per year). | 90 | Oct 19, 2026 offizielle Quelle ↗ |
| CA | Visa-free Up to 90 days granted on arrival (the officer may grant up to 183 days per year). | 90 | Oct 19, 2026 offizielle Quelle ↗ |
| AU | Visa-free Up to 90 days granted on arrival (the officer may grant up to 183 days per year). | 90 | Oct 19, 2026 offizielle Quelle ↗ |
Fernarbeit und längere Aufenthalte
Digital nomad visa (pending) : Legislation for a digital nomad visa was approved in 2023; implementation has lagged. Tourist entry remains the practical route. offizielle Quelle ↗ Offizielle Eignungsprüfung erforderlich
Zuletzt verifiziert Oct 19, 2026
Einreiseregeln sind Recherchezusammenfassungen mit offizieller Quelle und dem Datum der letzten Prüfung; sie sind keine Zulassungsentscheidungen. Prüfe die offizielle Seite, bevor du reist. Den Visum- und Arbeitsfinder öffnen →
Sicherheit
Petty theft in Lima and Cusco, express kidnappings via unlicensed taxis in Lima, and periodic political protests that block roads and the rail line to Machu Picchu. Avoid the VRAEM coca-growing region (government warning). Altitude sickness in Cusco (3,400 m) is the most common medical problem.
Offizielle Reisewarnung: Peru - Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution (U.S. Department of State, ). UK FCDO-Reisehinweis ↗
Gesundheit
Acclimatise before trekking; carry insurance covering altitude. Yellow fever vaccination recommended for the Amazon. Private clinics in Lima and Cusco are good.
Geld
Soles; dollars accepted for big purchases. Cards in cities; cash in markets and the mountains. ATMs charge fees and sometimes limit withdrawals to 400 soles; BCP and Scotiabank are common.
Trinkgeld: 10 percent in restaurants; expected for guides and porters · Leitungswasser: Not drinkable
Fortbewegung vor Ort
Cruz del Sur and Oltursa are safe, comfortable long-distance buses; LATAM and Sky fly cheaply. PeruRail and Inca Rail reach Machu Picchu. Uber and Cabify in Lima.
SIMs und Konnektivität
Claro and Movistar SIMs are cheap; Bitel is the budget option with decent coverage. Entel is strong in cities.
