requirements for entering Peru
Foreign nationals who wish to enter and/or leave Peruvian territory must present the following:
Citizens of U.S., Canada, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland, and Australia, do not need a Peruvian tourist visa. However, they do need to apply for a business visa to be legally able to enter into contracts or agreements.
They need a passport legitimately issued by a country with a minimum validity of six months from the date of entry into the country.
The maximum length of stay that the authorities grant is 90 days, which cannot be extended.
A travel document or Laissez Passer legitimately issued by a country or relating to international treaties and conventions to which Peru is a signatory, for humanitarian reasons.
A valid letter of safe-conduct, legitimately issued by a country and only in exceptional cases as established in international treaties and conventions to which Peru is a signatory, or when approved by the country that issued the letter of safe-conduct, provided that the conditions have been recognized and accepted by the Peruvian authorities. A valid travel document issued by the Peruvian Immigration Department is also valid.
A travel document for refugees and asylum seekers issued by Peru or another country within the framework of the international treaties and conventions to which Peru is a signatory.
Other valid travel documents, conforming to international treaties and conventions to which Peru is a signatory and which regulate and define the circumstances in which they will apply.
If you wish to stay longer for other reasons, such as business, studying or working, you need to request the relevant visa at a Peruvian consulate or embassy in your own country.
Consulates and embassies
To know if you need a visa, click here.
In accordance with Peruvian customs regulations, all new and used articles that a traveler may reasonably require for his or her own use or consumption, and that due to their nature, quantity and type do not appear to be for commercial use, are exempt from duty.
For more information, see the list of exempt goods here.
When entering Peru, a traveler must correctly complete the Baggage Declaration if he or she has articles or goods to declare. All articles that are subject to tax must be listed.