notifying the Peruvian government that the Spanish Embassy would again be in charge of protecting German interests in Peru. After the Second World War, relations were reestablished on January 31, 1951, with the Federal Republic of Germany, who opened a consulate in Lima on September 4, 1952, that was elevated to embassy level in 1953. After the 1968 Peruvian coup d'état and the establishment of Juan Velasco Alvarado's Revolutionary Government, relations with the German Democratic Republic were also established on December 28, 1972. A diplomatic mission, located in Salaverry Avenue, was opened in Lima, also accredited to Bolivia. It closed after German reunification in 1990. During the internal conflict in Peru, like other embassies, the German embassy was targeted at least twice, as an attempt was made on a Civil Guard that was guarding it on September 16, 1984; and the embassy was affected by a series of embassy bombings that took place on February 21, 1986, and also targeted the American, Spanish, Indian, British, Chilean and Argentine embassies. The German ambassador's residence was also targeted in an unsuccessful arson attack on September 2, 1983. The ambassador's residence was completely renovated in 2003 and 2004 at a total cost of € 450,000. The embassy moved from Arequipa Avenue to the Alto Caral building in November 2013. Mission and organization The Embassy has the task of maintaining German-Peruvian relations, representing German interests to the government of Peru and informing the federal government about developments in Peru. The Embassy has the following areas of work: Politics department (foreign and domestic policy) Economics department (economic policy, foreign trade promotion) Department of Culture (education, art and science) Military Attaché Staff (Head: Frigate Commander) Development Cooperation Department (Focus on state modernization, sustainable urban development, protection and sustainable use of natural resources and climate change; Peru has been supported with around two billion euros since the beginning of the bilateral cooperation.) The embassy's legal and consular department offers German citizens consular services and assistance in emergencies. The Embassy's consular district covers all of Peru. The visa office issues entry permits for citizens of third countries residing in Peru who are subject to the visa requirement. Peruvian citizens do not need a visa for stays in the Schengen area (up to 90 days per half year). Honorary consuls of the Federal Republic of Germany are appointed and resident in Arequipa, Iquitos, Cuzco, Piura and Trujillo. See also