Every Peru visa route, explained

Brazilian citizens do not need a visa to visit Peru — Brazil is on Peru's official visa-exoneration list for ordinary passports, so you enter visa-free for tourism for up to 90 days (extendable once for the same period, within 365 days of first entry). Just carry a passport valid at least six months and be ready to show onward travel and funds at the border.

Brazilian citizens living in the United States do not need a visa to visit Peru — the exemption is by nationality, so it applies the same whether you live in the US or at home. Peru admits Brazilian ordinary-passport holders visa-free for tourism (up to 90 days (extendable once for the same period, within 365 days of first entry)); there is no Peruvian visa-centre step in the US. Just carry a passport valid at least six months and be ready to show onward travel and funds at the Peru border.

Chinese citizens need Peru's ordinary tourist visa, applied for in person at the Peruvian consular office at least 15 calendar days before travel. Complete the DGC 005 form, attend a personal interview and pay 30 Soles Consulares (≈ USD 30). The maximum stay is 183 calendar days, non-extendable.

Chinese citizens who hold a valid US visa or US permanent residence permit may enter Peru visa-free for up to 180 days — no Peru visa needed. Peru's Ministry of Foreign Affairs exonerates Chinese ordinary-passport holders from the tourist-visa requirement provided they hold a US (or Canada/UK/Australia/Schengen) visa valid at least six months, or permanent residence there. There is no Peruvian visa-centre step in the United States — you are admitted as a tourist directly at the Peru border. Just carry your passport (valid 6+ months) and your US visa or green card, and be ready to show onward travel and funds.

Egyptian citizens need Peru's ordinary tourist visa, applied for in person at the Peruvian consular office at least 15 calendar days before travel. Complete the DGC 005 form, attend a personal interview and pay 30 Soles Consulares (≈ USD 30). The maximum stay is 183 calendar days, non-extendable.

Egyptian citizens living in the United States still need Peru's ordinary tourist visa — apply in person at the Peruvian consular office in the United States that covers your state of residence, at least 15 calendar days before travel. Complete the DGC 005 form, attend a personal interview and pay 30 Soles Consulares (≈ USD 30). The maximum stay is 183 calendar days, non-extendable.

Ghanaian citizens need Peru's ordinary tourist visa, applied for in person at the Peruvian consular office at least 15 calendar days before travel. Complete the DGC 005 form, attend a personal interview and pay 30 Soles Consulares (≈ USD 30). The maximum stay is 183 calendar days, non-extendable.

Ghanaian citizens living in the United States still need Peru's ordinary tourist visa — apply in person at the Peruvian consular office in the United States that covers your state of residence, at least 15 calendar days before travel. Complete the DGC 005 form, attend a personal interview and pay 30 Soles Consulares (≈ USD 30). The maximum stay is 183 calendar days, non-extendable.

Indian citizens need Peru's ordinary tourist visa, applied for in person at the Embassy of Peru in New Delhi at least 15 days before travel (cost 3000 INR, processed in 7-10 working days after the interview). The visa is valid 183 days with multiple entries. One exception: Indian ordinary-passport holders with a 6-month US, Canada, UK, Australia or Schengen visa or residence can instead enter visa-free.

Indian citizens who hold a valid US visa or US permanent residence permit may enter Peru visa-free for up to 180 days — no Peru visa needed. Peru's Ministry of Foreign Affairs exonerates Indian ordinary-passport holders from the tourist-visa requirement provided they hold a US (or Canada/UK/Australia/Schengen) visa valid at least six months, or permanent residence there. There is no Peruvian visa-centre step in the United States and no trip to the Embassy in New Delhi — you are admitted as a tourist directly at the Peru border. Just carry your passport (valid 6+ months) and your US visa or green card, and be ready to show onward travel and funds.

Mexican citizens do not need a visa to visit Peru — Mexico is on Peru's official visa-exoneration list for ordinary passports, so you enter visa-free for tourism for up to 183 calendar days (non-extendable, within 365 days of first entry). Just carry a passport valid at least six months and be ready to show onward travel and funds at the border.

Mexican citizens living in the United States do not need a visa to visit Peru — the exemption is by nationality, so it applies the same whether you live in the US or at home. Peru admits Mexican ordinary-passport holders visa-free for tourism (up to 183 calendar days (non-extendable, within 365 days of first entry)); there is no Peruvian visa-centre step in the US. Just carry a passport valid at least six months and be ready to show onward travel and funds at the Peru border.

Russian citizens do not need a visa to visit Peru — Russia is on Peru's official visa-exoneration list for ordinary passports, so you enter visa-free for tourism for up to 90 days per 180-day period (from first entry). Just carry a passport valid at least six months and be ready to show onward travel and funds at the border.

Russian citizens living in the United States do not need a visa to visit Peru — the exemption is by nationality, so it applies the same whether you live in the US or at home. Peru admits Russian ordinary-passport holders visa-free for tourism (up to 90 days per 180-day period (from first entry)); there is no Peruvian visa-centre step in the US. Just carry a passport valid at least six months and be ready to show onward travel and funds at the Peru border.

British citizens do not need a visa to visit Peru — United Kingdom is on Peru's official visa-exoneration list for ordinary passports, so you enter visa-free for tourism for up to 90 days (extendable once for the same period, within 365 days of first entry). Just carry a passport valid at least six months and be ready to show onward travel and funds at the border.

British citizens living in the United States do not need a visa to visit Peru — the exemption is by nationality, so it applies the same whether you live in the US or at home. Peru admits British ordinary-passport holders visa-free for tourism (up to 90 days (extendable once for the same period, within 365 days of first entry)); there is no Peruvian visa-centre step in the US. Just carry a passport valid at least six months and be ready to show onward travel and funds at the Peru border.

American citizens do not need a visa to visit Peru — United States is on Peru's official visa-exoneration list for ordinary passports, so you enter visa-free for tourism for up to 90 days (extendable once for the same period, within 365 days of first entry). Just carry a passport valid at least six months and be ready to show onward travel and funds at the border.

Vietnamese citizens living in the United States still need Peru's ordinary tourist visa — apply in person at the Peruvian consular office in the United States that covers your state of residence, at least 15 calendar days before travel. Complete the DGC 005 form, attend a personal interview and pay 30 Soles Consulares (≈ USD 30). The maximum stay is 183 calendar days, non-extendable.

Vietnamese citizens need Peru's ordinary tourist visa, applied for in person at the Peruvian consular office at least 15 calendar days before travel. Complete the DGC 005 form, attend a personal interview and pay 30 Soles Consulares (≈ USD 30). The maximum stay is 183 calendar days, non-extendable.