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Peru India passport holders need to obtain a visa from an embassy, consulate or visa centre before travelling to Peru.
Yes, a visa is required
- Entry requirement
- Visa required
- Maximum stay
- Set by the visa
- Apply before travel
- Yes
- Last updated
- February 2026
How to apply
Checked November 2026Visa 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
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
What India passport holders need to do
- Find the embassy, consulate or visa application centre that covers where you live.
- Complete the application form and gather your documents: passport, photos, itinerary, proof of funds and accommodation.
- Book an appointment, pay the fee and give biometrics if they are required.
- Wait for the decision before you book non-refundable travel.
India is one of 95 passports in the “visa required” group for Peru. See the full Peru visa requirements for every passport.
Easier alternatives in South America for India passport holders
Peru is one of 92 destinations in the “visa required” group for the India passport, which ranks #70 worldwide with a mobility score of 59. Of 12 destinations in South America, 1 need no visa arranged in advance; the easiest are listed below.
| Destination | Requirement | Max stay |
|---|---|---|
 Bolivia | Visa on arrival | – |
| Peru | Visa required | – |
Frequently asked questions
Do Indian citizens need a visa for Peru?
India passport holders need to obtain a visa from an embassy, consulate or visa centre before travelling to Peru.
Can Indian citizens get a visa on arrival in Peru?
No. India passport holders must obtain a visa before travelling to Peru.
Do Peru citizens need a visa for India?
Peru passport holders need a visa for India, and it can be applied for online as an e-Visa.
Peru visa requirements for other passports
Data last updated February 2026. This page covers short visits such as tourism. Rules can change at short notice and differ for work, study or long stays. Confirm with the embassy or official immigration website of Peru before you book.