Visa and entry requirements

Visa and entry requirements

Travel Documents

It is the client’s responsibility to ensure they possess a valid passport and any required visas for the entirety of their journey. The client must take responsibility for obtaining these documents. Machu PicchuT provides information or advice on visas, vaccinations, weather, clothing, baggage, special equipment, etc., in good faith, but without assuming any liability.

General Information and Requirements for Entering Peru
Foreign nationals wishing to enter or leave Peruvian territory must present the following:

a) A passport validly issued by their country of origin, with a minimum validity of six months from the date of entry into Peru.

b) A valid letter of safe-conduct, issued in exceptional cases as established by international treaties and conventions to which Peru is a signatory. This document must be recognized and accepted by Peruvian authorities or issued by the Peruvian Immigration Department.

c) A travel document or Laissez Passer issued for humanitarian reasons, in accordance with international treaties and conventions to which Peru is a signatory.

d) A travel document for refugees and asylum seekers, issued by Peru or another country under the framework of applicable international treaties and conventions.

e) A valid foreign ID document that meets the requirements of international treaties and conventions recognized by Peru.

f) Other valid travel documents recognized by international treaties and conventions to which Peru is a signatory.

For more details, you may refer to visa and entry requirements (in Spanish) or contact the Peruvian Immigration Office at (+511) 200 1000.

Visas and Entry Procedures

Peru is generally easy to enter for most travelers. Citizens of most countries in the Americas and Western Europe do not require a tourist visa to enter Peru. The maximum length of stay granted to tourists is 183 days, which cannot be extended. If you wish to stay longer for purposes such as business, study, or work, you must apply for the appropriate visa at a Peruvian consulate in your home country.

Note: When entering Peru, it is essential to present a valid passport with a minimum validity of six months from the date of entry. Citizens of Argentina, Brazil, Paraguay, Uruguay, Ecuador, Colombia, Bolivia, and Chile may enter Peru with their national ID document.

To Check If You Need a Visa to Enter Peru:

For information on visa requirements and exemptions for foreign citizens with ordinary passports, please consult the relevant resources

(YES= if you require a visa / NO= you do not require a visa)
(90/180): The maximum period of stay will be 90 calendar days in a period of 180 days (180/365) The maximum period of stay will be 180 calendar days in a period of one year.

(90/365): The maximum period of stay will be 90 calendar days in a period of one year. 

(*) (YES/NO) See, Supreme Decree No. 069-2016-RE (Republic of China) Supreme Decree No. 006-2017-RE (Republic of India)

Both supreme decrees establish the exemption of the temporary visa requirement in the migratory qualities of tourist and business to enter Peru, to the nationals of the People's Republic of China and the Republic of India, holders of valid and current ordinary passports, provided that prove at least one of the following conditions:

a) Be holders of visas with a minimum validity of six (6) months from the United States of America, Canada, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, Australia or a State belonging to the Schengen Area.

b) Have permanent residence in the United States of America, Canada, the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, Australia or in a State belonging to the Schengen Area.

(90/180) The maximum period of stay will be 90 calendar days in a period of 180 days

Visa Application and Formalities

If you wish to complete the necessary formalities, please click on the Visa Application Form.

Consulates and Embassies

Directory of Peruvian Consulates Abroad (Spanish)
Directory of Peruvian Embassies Abroad (Spanish)

Baggage Exempt from Duty

According to Peruvian customs regulations, travelers are allowed to bring in new and used items that are reasonably required for personal use or consumption without paying duty, provided that these items are not intended for commercial purposes based on their nature, quantity, and type.

Items Considered as Luggage Exempt from Taxes

• Clothing and personal adornment items belonging to the traveler.
• Toiletries for the traveler's personal use.
• Medicines for the traveler’s personal use.
• One (1) electric shaver or hair remover for personal use (traveler must be over 7 years old).
• Two (2) portable hair care appliances for personal use.
• One (1) unit or set of sporting goods for personal use.
• One (1) portable electronic calculator.
• Books, magazines, and printed materials for personal use.
• Suitcases, bags, and containers carrying the traveler's belongings.
• One (1) musical instrument, provided it is portable.
• One (1) broadcast receiver or sound player (including a recorder), or a combination of these, provided it is portable, self-powered, and not professional-grade.
• Up to twenty (20) compact discs.
• Two (2) cameras.
• One (1) portable video camera, provided it is self-powered and not professional-grade (traveler must be over 7 years old).
• One (1) portable DVD player.
• One (1) portable home electronic video game device.
• Two (2) external hard drives for computers; four (4) memory cards for digital cameras, camcorders, and/or video games; four (4) USB drives; ten (10) video cassettes for camcorders; and ten (10) digital video or video game discs.
• One (1) portable electronic agenda or tablet.
• One (1) laptop, provided it is self-powered (traveler must be over 7 years old).
• Two (2) cell phones (travelers aged 7 to 18 are allowed one unit).
• Up to twenty (20) packs of cigarettes, fifty (50) cigars, or two hundred and fifty (250) grams of loose tobacco (traveler must be over 18 years old).
• Up to three (3) liters of liquor (traveler must be over 18 years old).
• Auxiliary medical equipment, such as wheelchairs, crutches, and medical devices, for travelers with disabilities or illnesses.
• One (1) live domestic pet, subject to compliance with health regulations.
• Declared items listed in the Temporary Departure Declaration or items proven to be national or nationalized, provided they qualify as luggage and are not intended for commerce.
• Goods for personal use or consumption, or as gifts, provided they are not intended for commercial use, up to a total value of $500 USD. Electrical and electronic devices, tools, and equipment related to the traveler’s profession or trade are limited to one (1) unit of each type.
• When entering Peru, travelers must accurately complete the Baggage Declaration if they have items to declare. All articles subject to taxation must be listed accordingly.