| Country | Visa Required | Reciprocity Fees | Return Ticket Required |
|---|---|---|---|
| USA | × | × | ✓ |
| UK | × | × | ✓ |
| Canada | × | × | ✓ |
| Australia | × | × | ✓ |
| Most EU | × | × | ✓ |
| Rest of World | Citizen of countries NOT mentioned on this list, it is vital that you check your specific visa requirements before traveling to Peru. We recommend visiting VisaHQ to stay up-to-date with all the latest visa & passport requirements. Visit VisaHQ.com | ||
Citizens of ALL countries: To enter Peru, your passport must be valid for a minimum of 6 months after your travel dates. For example, if you are traveling to Peru in March, your passport must be valid through September of that year.
We strongly recommend making copies of your passport. Keep your original passport locked away in the safe of your hotel and carry a photocopy of your passport with you during your travels. You might also consider purchasing a passport holder to keep all your documents safe.
With a few exceptions, visas for citizens of the USA, UK, Canada, Japan, and most other EU Nationals are NOT REQUIRED for entry into Peru.
Tourist stays are granted at the immigration officer’s discretion — typically up to 90 days, with a maximum of 183 days within any 365-day period. The stay cannot be extended from within Peru, so if you’re planning a longer trip, request the full amount of time from the immigration officer when you arrive (they often issue 30- or 90-day stays by default).
Your entry is recorded on a Tarjeta Andina de Migración (TAM), or Andean Immigration Card. If you fly into Lima’s Jorge Chávez International Airport or arrive at an authorized seaport, the TAM is now issued electronically (TAM Virtual) — there is no paper card and no passport stamp, and you can download or verify it online through Peru’s Migraciones portal. If you enter by land or through another airport, you may still receive a physical card; keep it safe and present it when you leave the country.
If you receive a physical card and lose it, visit an oficina de migraciones (immigration office) for a replacement.
If your nationality requires a visa, allow for at least 24 hours for visa processing.
We always recommend that if you need to apply for a visa, you do so as soon as your flights have been scheduled.
Embassy of the Republic of Peru in the USA 1700 Massachusetts Ave NW Washington DC, 20036 Telephone: +1 (202) 833 9860 Office Hours: Monday – Friday, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM Website: https://www.embassyofperu.org
Consulate of Peru in Seattle, United States 3717 NE, 157th Street Suite 100 Seattle, Washington 98155 Contact: Mr. Miguel Angela Email: consulateperu@msn.com
