Peru Visa Requirements 2026
Visa requirements for Peru: visa-free entry for up to 90 days. Updated 30 May 2026. Plus passport rules, customs, and prohibited items.
Peru visa at a glance
- Policy
- Visa-free entry
- Length of stay
- 90 days
- Cost
- Free
- Passport
- Valid 6+ months.
Visa-free up to 183 days (granted at officer discretion) for US/UK/EU/Canada/Australia/NZ.
90-183 days visa-free (UK/US).
Customs allowances
200 cigarettes, 3L alcohol.
Prohibited items
Antiquities and coca products export restricted. Drug laws strict.
Frequently asked questions about Peru visas
Do I need a visa to visit Peru?
Visa-free entry applies for Peru: Visa-free up to 183 days (granted at officer discretion) for US/UK/EU/Canada/Australia/NZ.
How much does a Peru visa cost?
Entry to Peru is free under the current visa-free entry policy for eligible passports. There is no visa fee. Always check whether your nationality is eligible before booking flights.
How long can I stay in Peru?
The standard visa-free entry allows 90 days per entry. Most policies are extendable in-country at an immigration office for an additional fee — check the official source for current extension rules. Visa runs (leaving and re-entering to reset the clock) are increasingly scrutinised; do not rely on them.
What passport validity does Peru require?
Valid 6+ months.