Peru Visa and Passport Requirements

Passport required Return ticket required Visa required
Australian Yes Yes No
British Yes Yes No
Canadian Yes Yes No
EU Yes Yes No
USA Yes Yes No

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Passports

To enter Peru, your passport must be valid for at least six months beyond the arrival date.

Visas

Citizens of many countries and territories, including the United States, United Kingdom, Canada, Australia, and all European Union member states, can enter Peru visa-free for tourism purposes. The length of stay permitted varies, but is typically up to 90 days in a 180-day period.

All in all, Peru allows nationals from the following countries to visit without a visa for varying durations:

Americas: Antigua & Barbuda, Argentina, Bahamas, Barbados, Belize, Bolivia, Brazil, Canada, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Dominica, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, Grenada, Guatemala, Guyana, Jamaica, Mexico, Panama, Paraguay, St Christopher and Nevis, St Lucia, St Vincent and the Grenadines, Suriname, Trinidad and Tobago, Uruguay, and the United States.

Asia: Brunei Darussalam, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Israel, Japan, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, and Taiwan. Nationals of China and India may enter Peru without a Peruvian visa if they hold a valid visa for Australia, Canada, the Schengen Area, the United Kingdom, or the United States, with at least six months' validity remaining at the time of entry.

Europe: Andorra, Austria, Belgium, Belarus, Bulgaria, Cyprus, Croatia, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxemburg, Macedonia, Malt, Moldova, Monaco, Montenegro, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russia, San Marino, Serbia, Slovenia, Slovakia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey, Ukraine, United Kingdom, Vatican City.

Oceania: Australia, Fiji, Cook Islands, Kiribati, Marshall Islands, Micronesia, Nauru, New Zealand, Niue, Palau, Papua New Guinea, Samoa, Solomon Islands, Tonga, Tuvalu, and Vanuatu.

Africa: South Africa.

Types and cost

The cost of a Peruvian tourist visa varies depending on the consulate and the applicant's country of residence.

Transit

A transit visa is required for foreign nationals who need a visa to enter Peru.

Application to

Apply for a Peruvian visa at the embassy or consulate in your country of residence.

Working days

Allow five to ten working days for visa processing, provided all requirements are met and the case is straightforward.

Sufficient funds

When applying for a visa, applicants must provide proof of sufficient funds.

Embassies and tourist offices

Embassy of the Republic of Peru in the USA
Telephone: +1 202 833 9860. Website: http://www.embassyofperu.org Opening times: Mon-Fri 0900-1700.
Embassy of Peru in the UK
Telephone: + 44 20 7838 9223. Website: http://www.peruembassy-uk.com Opening times: Mon-Fri 0930-1230 and 1500-1630.
British Embassy in Peru
Telephone: +51 1 6173000. Website: http://www.gov.uk/government/world/peru Opening times: Mon-Thurs 0800-1300 and 1400-1700; Fri 0800-1300.

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Visa and passport information is updated regularly and is correct at the time of publishing. You should verify critical travel information independently with the relevant embassy before you travel.