Peru:Visa Requirements

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Peru: Visa Requirements

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Visa-Free Entry Requirements

  • The traveler must carry a travel document duly issued and valid by a state. If traveling with a passport, the passport must be valid for at least six months from the date of entry into Peru.
  • Entry may be made with a national identity document accepted in place of a passport in cases permitted by a valid international agreement. Which identity documents are accepted varies according to the agreement applicable to the traveler. No additional central requirement applicable to all visa-free travelers has been published regarding a damaged passport, machine-readable passport, biometric passport, and the number of blank pages in the passport. The number of blank pages is not precisely specified in the central official source.
  • The traveler must complete entry procedures at an authorized immigration or border control point. During the check, information or documents regarding the valid travel document, purpose of travel, address or accommodation in Peru, and exit ticket from the country may be requested. Immigration officers may assess whether the traveler's declarations are consistent with the planned visit.
  • Biometric verification may be performed by taking fingerprints at border control. The traveler must not obstruct identity verification and immigration control; must not use forged, altered, or documents belonging to another person.
  • The permitted duration of stay varies according to the legal basis of the visa exemption and the immigration status granted. The exact duration must be calculated based on the authorization granted at entry control and the date seen in the virtual Tarjeta Andina de Migración record. Tourist status does not grant the right to work or carry out paid activities.
  • A general bank statement period, required minimum bank balance, travel health insurance coverage, form of hotel reservation, or vaccination certificate requirement for visa-free entry is not precisely specified in the central official source. The competent authority may request supporting documents to verify the purpose of travel and intention to depart on time.

Consular Visa Application Requirements — Tourist Visa

  • The application must be made to the Peruvian embassy or consulate responsible for the applicant's country of residence before travel. The central processing page requires that the application be initiated at least 15 calendar days before the planned travel. Appointments, submitting documents by email in advance, and in-person delivery vary by mission.
  • The DGC-005 visa application form must be completed in full and signed. The form must include the requested visa type, passport type and number, surname, first name, gender, marital status, place and date of birth, nationality, occupation, accommodation address in Peru, permanent address abroad, telephone and email information. The form contains fields for the applicant's signature, right index fingerprint, and photograph.
  • The passport must be valid and have at least six months' validity on the date of entry into Peru. Some missions request a photocopy or digital copy of the biographical data page of the passport. The number of blank pages required in the passport is not precisely specified in the central official source.
  • A color passport photo must be submitted. The number and size of photos vary according to the mission applied to. Some missions request one photo, others two; some detailed lists require a photo of 35 x 43 mm, white background, front view, neutral expression, without glasses and with head uncovered. The number of photos, size, date of taking, file format and file size applicable to all applications are not precisely specified in the central official source.
  • Round-trip airline ticket, e-ticket, or flight reservation must be submitted. Whether a reservation instead of a purchased ticket is accepted is determined according to the instructions of the relevant consulate.
  • For accommodation, a hotel reservation, tour package reservation, or invitation letter is required. Legalization of the invitation letter by the Peruvian Ministry of Foreign Affairs is mandatory in some missions. There is no single central checklist applicable to all missions regarding the inviting person's identity document, address, financial documents, and the detailed content of the invitation letter.
  • The applicant must prove financial capacity to cover travel expenses. A current bank statement, employment contract, employment certificate, or recent payslips may be requested. Some official checklists accept the last three payslips. The number of months the bank statement must cover and the minimum amount required are not precisely specified in the central official source.
  • Valid residence permit or legal residence proof may be requested from persons who are not citizens of the country of application. For documents issued abroad by these persons, an apostille and, when necessary, an official Spanish translation may be requested. Translation, notarization, apostille, and legalization requirements vary according to the consulate applied to and the country where the document was issued.
  • If the minor applicant is traveling with only one parent, a notarized consent form from the other parent may be requested. If the child is traveling alone, a notarized authorization for the responsible adult and an apostilled birth certificate may be requested. The exact list of documents for minors must be verified according to the mission applied to.
  • A personal interview is mandatory in many official consular procedures of Peru. After evaluation of the application, the original passport may be delivered and the visa affixed to the passport. Although the DGC-005 form contains a field for the right index fingerprint, the method of taking fingerprints and biometric procedure are not explained in the same way at every mission.
  • Submission of the application and documents does not mean the visa will be automatically granted. The consul may request additional documents, explanations, a criminal record certificate, or a new interview.
  • The tourist visa fee is generally shown as 30 Soles Consulares on official mission pages. The local currency equivalent and accepted payment method vary by mission. Some missions accept card, bank transfer, or bank deposit but do not accept cash. No single payment method applicable to all missions is specified in the central official source.
  • The exact processing time applicable to all consulates is not specified in the central official source. Some missions report that complete applications are processed in approximately seven business days. The application must be initiated at least 15 calendar days in advance; additional review and document requests may extend the time.
  • The tourist visa may be used for recreation, vacation, health, and similar tourist purposes. No paid or profit-generating work may be carried out. The duration of stay that may be granted with the visa can be up to a total of 183 days within a 12-month period; the exact authorized duration is determined by the Immigration authority at entry control.
  • The last date on which the visa may be used and whether it is single or multiple entry are determined by the visa sticker and the consular decision. The conditions for granting a single-entry or multiple-entry tourist visa are not precisely specified in the central official source.
  • Whether travel health insurance is mandatory and the minimum coverage amount are not precisely specified in the central official source. No general vaccination certificate requirement applicable to all tourist visa applications has been published.

Business Visa

  • The application must be initiated at the responsible Peruvian consulate or embassy at least 15 calendar days before the planned travel. The application procedure, appointment system, and whether documents are first sent electronically vary by mission.
  • A fully completed and signed DGC-005 form, a valid passport, and a color passport photo must be submitted. The passport must be valid for at least six months from the date of entry into Peru. The number and technical specifications of photos vary by mission; not precisely specified in the central official source.
  • A round-trip ticket or flight reservation must be submitted. Some missions also request a detailed travel itinerary, travel dates, and information regarding the companies or institutions to be visited.
  • The foreign company or professional organization sending the applicant must issue a letter explaining the purpose and duration of travel. The letter must include a statement of financial support indicating that travel and accommodation expenses will be covered.
  • If the travel is related to a specific company or commercial counterpart in Peru, an invitation letter from the Peruvian company may be requested. This letter must explain the purpose and duration of the visit, the commercial or technical activities to be carried out, and how expenses will be covered. Some missions require that the inviting company be legally established in Peru and that the invitation demonstrate the necessity of the physical visit.
  • Persons who will carry out commercial, contractual, legal or technical activities requiring expertise on their own behalf may be asked for a signed statement or supporting document explaining the purpose of the activity. Financial capacity may be proven through bank accounts, employment contract, pension or social security accounts, or company incorporation documents.
  • From those who do not legally reside in the country of application, residence permit, apostilled documents, and official Spanish translation may be requested. These requirements vary according to the diplomatic mission applied to.
  • A personal interview may be conducted and the consul may request additional documents, a criminal record certificate, or explanations. Submission of the application does not guarantee that the visa will be granted.
  • The business visa fee is generally shown as 30 Soles Consulares in official consular practices. The local currency equivalent and payment method are determined by the relevant mission. No single payment method is specified in the central official source.
  • The exact processing time applicable to all missions is not specified in the central official source. Some official missions have published a processing time of up to seven business days. The application must be made at least 15 calendar days in advance.
  • The business visa may be used for business purposes such as commercial meetings, negotiations, contract procedures, conferences, consultancy and similar. Generally it does not grant the right to paid or profit-generating work in Peru. Limited exceptions may apply for company director fees and certain international speaker or consultancy services not exceeding a total of 30 days within 12 months.
  • With a business visa, a stay of up to a total of 183 days within a 12-month period, through one or multiple visits, may be granted and this period cannot be extended. The conditions for issuing a single or multiple entry visa are not precisely specified in the central official source.

Transit Visa Requirements

  • A transit visa must be obtained before travel for travelers who need to enter Peru while traveling to a third country via Peru and who do not benefit from a transit visa exemption. This category is applied under the current transit regulation as of 1 February 2025.
  • The DGC-005 application form must be completed in full and signed. “Transeúnte” or transit visa must be selected in the form. Some consulates require documents to be sent first by email and then to attend an in-person interview.
  • The passport must be valid for at least six months from the date of entry into Peru. A copy of the biographical data page of the passport or accepted travel document may be requested. The number of blank pages required in the passport is not precisely specified in the central official source.
  • A color passport photo must be submitted. Some missions request two photos, some one. Published detailed examples include requirements of 35 x 43 mm, white background, without glasses, front view, and neutral expression. Common photo count and technical specifications for all applications are not precisely specified in the central official source.
  • A ticket, e-ticket or flight reservation showing entry into Peru and departure from Peru to a third country must be submitted. Entry rights to the final destination and any intermediate stops must be proven. When necessary, a valid visa, entry permit, hotel reservation, tour reservation or residence permit of another country may be presented. If the traveler is returning to their own country, additional proof of entry rights to the final country may not be requested.
  • Financial capacity to cover travel expenses must be demonstrated. Current bank statement, employment certificate, employment contract, and recent payslips may be used. The number of months the bank statement must cover and the minimum balance are not precisely specified in the central official source.
  • A personal interview is conducted. The consul may request additional documents, a criminal record certificate, or explanations to verify the travel itinerary and conditions of admission to the final country.
  • If the minor traveler is traveling with one parent, a notarized consent form from the other parent may be requested. For a child traveling alone, a notarized authorization for the responsible adult and an apostilled birth certificate may be requested. The exact child document list varies according to the mission applied to.
  • From persons who are not legal residents of the country of application, apostille of documents in the country where they were issued and, when necessary, official Spanish translations may be requested.
  • The transit visa fee is shown as USD 25 or equivalent 25 Soles Consulares on some current official mission pages. The local currency equivalent and payment method vary according to the consulate applied to. No single payment method is specified in the central official source.
  • The normal maximum stay with a transit visa is two calendar days from the date of entry into Peru. When the necessary conditions are met, the total duration may be extended up to 15 calendar days including the day of entry.
  • The conditions for issuing a single or multiple entry transit visa, how far in advance the visa may be used before travel, and the exact processing time applicable to all missions are not precisely specified in the central official source.
  • Whether travel health insurance is mandatory and the minimum coverage amount are not precisely specified in the central official source.
Population
34,922,148(2026 est.)
Official language
Spanish; regional official languages: Quechua, Aymara and other Indigenous languages where predominant
Government type
Presidential republic
Continent
South America
Capital
Lima
Currency
Peruvian soles
Area
1,285,216 km²
Phone code
+51

Peru: Key Destinations

Lima, the capital of Peru, serves as the primary international gateway for visitors. The city's districts of Miraflores and Barranco offer coastal views and a vibrant culinary scene.

Cusco, the historic capital of the Inca Empire, is the most common base for exploring Machu Picchu and the Sacred Valley. Beyond the Andes, the Amazon rainforest around Iquitos and the floating islands of Lake Titicaca provide unique cultural experiences.

Travelers typically start in Lima, then fly to Cusco for Inca ruins before continuing to Arequipa for the Colca Canyon or to Puerto Maldonado for Amazon lodges. Domestic flights and extensive bus networks make city-to-city travel straightforward.