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Peru visa requirements by passport

Holders of 103 passports can enter Peru without applying at an embassy: 103 visa-free. The other 95 need an embassy visa, unless a visa or residence permit they already hold is accepted.

Source: Passport Index dataset (visualpharm/visa-free-dataset, updated 2026-06-14) + 181 sourced corrections (last checked 2026-10-15). Page built 15 October 2026. Report an error

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Visas and permits that Peru accepts

Travelers who would otherwise need an embassy visa can enter Peru with one of these documents. Each rule links to its official source.

  • US visa, UK visa, Schengen visa or US green cardgives Visa free · 180d

    Passports: Only China and India

    Visa valid at least 6 more months, or permanent residence (a US green card, or permanent residence in a Schengen country or the UK; a temporary residence permit does not count); up to 180 days per year. Canadian and Australian documents also accepted (D.S. 069-2016-RE, D.S. 006-2017-RE).

    Source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Peru
  • US visa or Schengen visagives Visa free · 183d

    Passports: Only Morocco

    Ordinary passport and a Schengen or US visa, both valid at least 6 months on arrival; up to 183 days per year (D.S. 033-2026-RE, in force 60 days after 25 July 2026). The decree names visas only: a residence permit alone is not listed.

    Source: El Peruano (Official Gazette of Peru), D.S. 033-2026-RE

Entry rules for Peru by passport

Visa free103 passports

Show your passport at the border. Bring proof of your return trip.

Embassy visa required for 95 passports

Peru entry: common questions

Which passports can enter Peru without a visa?

Holders of 103 passports can enter Peru visa-free: Andorra, Antigua and Barbuda, Argentina, Australia, Austria, Bahamas, Barbados, Belarus, Belgium, Belize, Bolivia, Brazil, Brunei, Bulgaria, Canada, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Dominica, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, El Salvador, Estonia, Fiji, Finland, France, Georgia, Germany, Greece, Grenada, Guatemala, Guyana, Honduras, Hong Kong, Hungary, Iceland, Indonesia, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Jamaica, Japan, Kiribati, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malaysia, Malta, Marshall Islands, Mexico, Micronesia, Moldova, Monaco, Mongolia, Montenegro, Nauru, Netherlands, New Zealand, North Macedonia, Norway, Palau, Panama, Papua New Guinea, Paraguay, Philippines, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russia, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Saint Lucia, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Samoa, San Marino, Serbia, Singapore, Slovakia, Slovenia, Solomon Islands, South Africa, South Korea, Spain, Suriname, Sweden, Switzerland, Taiwan, Thailand, Tonga, Trinidad and Tobago, Turkey, Tuvalu, Ukraine, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, United States, Uruguay, Vanuatu and Vatican City.

Can a US, UK or Schengen visa help me enter Peru?

Yes, for some passports. China and India passport holders who hold a valid US visa, UK visa, Schengen visa or US green card can enter with no visa for up to 180 days. Morocco passport holders who hold a valid US visa or Schengen visa can enter with no visa for up to 183 days. Conditions apply; each rule on this page links to its official source.

How up to date are these Peru entry rules?

The visa data comes from the Passport Index dataset (visualpharm/visa-free-dataset, updated 2026-06-14) + 181 sourced corrections (last checked 2026-10-15). This page was built on 15 October 2026. Entry rules change, so confirm with Peru's official immigration website or embassy before you travel.