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Peru visa requirements (2026)

Of 198 passports, 103 can travel to Peru without arranging a visa in advance. 0 can apply online for an e-Visa and 95 need a visa from an embassy or visa centre.

Who can visit Peru: passports by requirement

How to enter Peru: official routes

Checked November 2026
Official route

Visa temporal de turista (tourist visa) issued by Peruvian consulates; application handled through the e-SAMI platform

Fee
30 consular soles (about USD 30, paid in local currency), non-refundable
Processing
Apply at least 15 calendar days before travel; a personal interview may be scheduled
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At the border

  • Tourists may stay up to 183 days within a 12-month period counted from first entry; the officer sets the days at entry and tourist stays cannot be extended (Andean Community citizens have a separate extension route).
  • A valid passport is required; Andean Community and Mercosur citizens may use their national ID card.
  • Visa applicants must show a return ticket, a hotel or tour booking (or a legalized invitation) and recent bank statements; exempt visitors may also be asked for proof of onward travel.
  • Entry is recorded with a virtual Andean Migration Card (TAM), which can be checked on the Migraciones portal; print it only if needed for hotel tax exemption.
  • Overstaying results in a fine per extra day, paid before departure.
  • Tourists may not carry out paid activities.

Recent changes

  • Jul 2026: Supreme Decree 033-2026-RE exempts Moroccan nationals holding a Schengen or US visa from the tourist visa, for up to 183 days per year.
  • Jul 2026: the Foreign Ministry updated its official table of visa requirements and exemptions for ordinary passports (dated 16 July 2026).
  • Aug 2026: the Foreign Ministry presented an electronic visa and the e-SAMI consular system (24 Aug 2026); eligible nationalities and rollout dates were not published in what was reviewed.

Official source: Superintendencia Nacional de Migraciones (Migraciones Perú) · Not yet confirmed officially: gob.pe blocks automated reading; Peru figures come from official gob.pe page excerpts returned by search, Scope and launch date of Peru's new electronic visa (announced Aug 2026), Minimum passport validity at entry (official pages only say 'valid passport'), Current overstay fine amount, Exact date of Supreme Decree 033-2026-RE

Do I need a visa for Peru?

Entry requirement Choose a passport and a destination.

Popular passports

PassportRequirementStay
United States Visa-free 180 d
United Kingdom Visa-free 180 d
India Visa required –
Philippines Visa-free 180 d
Nigeria Visa required –
Pakistan Visa required –
Canada Visa-free 180 d
Australia Visa-free 180 d
China Visa required –
Germany Visa-free 90 d

Access by passport region

Passports that enter visa-free, with a visa on arrival or an eTA.

RegionPassports
Europe 43/46
Asia 15/50
Africa 1/54
North America 20/23
South America 10/11
Oceania 14/14

Passports that can enter Peru visa-free

103 passports

Passports that need a visa for Peru

95 passports

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a visa to visit Peru?

It depends on your passport. 103 passports can enter Peru visa-free, 0 get a visa on arrival, 0 need an eTA, 0 can apply for an e-Visa online and 95 need a visa from an embassy or visa centre.

Which countries can enter Peru without a visa?

103 passports can enter Peru visa-free, including Andorra, Antigua and Barbuda, Argentina, Australia, Austria, Bahamas, Barbados, Belarus and others.

Holding a Peru passport? See where the Peru passport can travel visa-free.

Data last updated February 2026. Rules can change at short notice and may differ by purpose of travel. Confirm with the embassy or official immigration website of Peru before you book.