If you are planning a trip to Peru, you might be wondering if you need a visa to enter the country and how long you can stay. This article contains information about who needs a visa to come to Peru and how long a visitor can stay in the country. We hope that this information will help you to plan your trip.
Passport and Documentation
Many visitors do not need a visa to enter Peru. But it depends on your nationality. Citizens of most other South American countries as well as citizens of the U.S., Canada, The European Union, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa, Japan, South Korea, The Republic of China (Taiwan) and the Philippines among others do not need a visa to enter Peru temporarily (up to 183 days). But, citizens of some other countries including Costa Rica, Honduras, Guatemala, The People’s Republic of China, Saudi Arabia, are required to get a visa to enter Peru. If you are not required to get a visa, it is normally very easy to enter the country.
Peruvian Ministry of Foreign Affairs – http://www.rree.gob.pe/
If your country of citizenship was not mentioned, you can find specific information about which nationalities need a visa on the website of the Peruvian Ministry of Foreign Affairs. If you are required to get a visa to enter Peru, you may ask for one at the nearest Peruvian embassy or consulate in the country where you live.
Citizens of all countries must have a valid passport to enter the country and it must be valid for at least 6 months after the entry date. Citizens of some other South American countries including Argentina, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador and Brazil may enter without a passport using their national identity card.
Once you know if you can enter the country, we invite you to see our tours of Cuzco, Machu Picchu, Puno, Lima, and other places in Peru. Enjoy you trip!
