Peru Visa: Requirements, Types, Fees & How to Apply
Start your applicationIt depends on your passport. Most nationalities need a Tourist, Business, or Transit visa to visit Peru. One verified exemption is that United States citizens do not need a Tourist Visa to visit Peru for stays of 183 days or less; visa is not required for a stay up to 183 days. A visa does not guarantee entry — border officials make the final determination at the port of entry.
Peru visa at a glance
- Government fee
- $0.00 — passed through at cost, no markup
- Official processing
- 3–5 business days
- Validity / stay
- Up to 1 year
- Visa types
- 3
Do you need a visa for Peru?
Some nationalities may enter Peru visa-free for short stays under bilateral arrangements. Check the Embassy of Peru for your nationality before traveling. If your nationality is not visa-exempt, you need a visa.
Peru visa types
- Business visa (Consultation)
- Business meetings, conferences, contract signing — Up to 1 year
- Tourist visa
- Tourism, leisure, sightseeing — Up to 183 days
- Transit visa
- Passing through Peru to a third country — Per the transit rules
Who is eligible
Whether you need a visa for Peru depends on your nationality:
Your legal residence also matters. Apply through the embassy or visa authority responsible for your country of residence.
Visa-exempt nationalities can enter Peru visa-free for short stays — one confirmed example is United States citizens for up to 183 days for tourism.
Visa-required nationalities need a Tourist, Business, or Transit visa.
Documents required for a Peru visa
What the consulate expects in your file. The controlling checklist is always the one published for your country of residence.
- Valid passportBusiness visa (Consultation) · 6+ months validity, 2+ blank pages.
- Completed and signed application formBusiness visa (Consultation) · Completed and signed application form.
- Passport-style photographBusiness visa (Consultation) · Passport-style photograph.
- Proof of business intentBusiness visa (Consultation) · Proof of business intent.
- Invitation from a host company if applicableBusiness visa (Consultation) · Invitation from a host company if applicable.
- Valid passportTourist visa · 6+ months validity, 2+ blank pages.
- Completed and signed application formTourist visa · Completed and signed application form.
- Passport-style photographTourist visa · Passport-style photograph.
- Proof of travel itineraryTourist visa · Proof of travel itinerary.
- Proof of accommodationTourist visa · Proof of accommodation.
- Evidence of sufficient funds for your stayTourist visa · Evidence of sufficient funds for your stay.
- Valid passportTransit visa · 6+ months validity.
- Confirmed onward ticket to a third country within the allowable transit durationTransit visa · Confirmed onward ticket to a third country within the allowable transit duration.
- Proof of sufficient funds for the transit stayTransit visa · Proof of sufficient funds for the transit stay.
- Visa for final destination if requiredTransit visa · Visa for final destination if required.
Peru visa fees and processing time
- Government fee
- $0.00 — passed through at cost, no markup
- Expedify processing fee
- Shown before you start
- Validity / stay
- Up to 1 year
- Official processing
- 3–5 business days
Government fees are passed through at cost. Processing times are the authority's official estimate, stated as a fact — not a delivery promise.
How to apply for a Peru visa
The official route, step by step.
Confirm you need a visa
Check whether your nationality is visa-exempt for Peru. If you're exempt, you don't need this process.
Get the current form and checklist from the Embassy of Peru for your country. Requirements differ by country
use their list, not a generic one.
Gather your documents
see the checklist in Required documents for a Peru visa above.
Submit your application
in person at the embassy or authorized visa center. Pay the government visa fee.
Wait for processing
the official ETA varies by visa type. Apply at least 7–10 days before travel. Don't book non-refundable flights until approved.
Collect your passport when a decision is made and a visa is issued
Collect your passport when a decision is made and a visa is issued.
Applying yourself vs. with Expedify
The authority decides your visa either way. The difference is how much of the process you carry.
Research
- Apply yourself
- Check Peru's requirements yourself
- With Expedify
- We confirm what you need for your route
Document check
- Apply yourself
- Common errors cause refusals
- With Expedify
- Pre-reviewed before submission
Appointments
- Apply yourself
- You book and attend yourself
- With Expedify
- We prepare your application and guide you
Status tracking
- Apply yourself
- You check the embassy portal
- With Expedify
- We track and notify you at every step
Government fee
- Apply yourself
- Same
- With Expedify
- Same — passed through at cost, no markup
At the border: what to expect
A visa lets you present yourself for entry — it does not guarantee admission. Entry into Peru is decided by immigration officials at the port of entry.
Entry requirements
- Valid passport with your visa or exemption stamp.
- Return or onward travel ticket.
- Proof of accommodation and itinerary.
- Evidence of sufficient funds for your stay.
Conditions of stay
- Stay length is set by the officer at entry — it can be less than your visa's maximum.
- A tourist visa is not a work permit — no employment.
- No full-time study on a tourist visa.
- Depart before your permitted stay ends; overstaying is an immigration violation.
Common reasons a Peru visa is refused
Knowing these before you apply reduces your risk.
Incomplete or inconsistent documentation
documents that don't match your application form.
Insufficient financial means
evidence that doesn't clearly cover your trip.
Unclear travel purpose
an itinerary that doesn't explain where you're going and why.
Weak ties to your home country
limited evidence you'll return after your stay.
Frequently asked questions
Peru visa questions, answered.
More for your Peru trip
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About this service
Expedify is a private application-assistance service, not a government agency, embassy, or consulate. Visas are granted solely by the destination country's authorities, and no third party can influence or guarantee a decision. Our agency fee covers preparation, review, and tracking of your application, and is separate from any consular fee. The information on this page is general guidance, not legal or immigration advice — requirements change and vary by nationality. Always confirm with the official embassy or consulate of the country you're visiting.