Travel Requirements
Visas
Peru is basically a country of open doors. The entry into Peru for Citizens of most American and Western European countries does not require a tourist visa. The maximum period of stay granted by the authorities is 183 days (cannot be extended). For longer periods of time for other purposes (business, study, work, etc.) it is necessary to apply for the corresponding visa at a Peruvian consulate.
In order to enter Peru it is indispensable to carry a valid passport. Citizens of Argentina, Brazil, Paraguay, Uruguay, Ecuador, Colombia, Bolivia, Venezuela and Chile may enter with their valid national identification document.
Consulates and Embassies (to search worldwide, click here)
Consulates in the U. S.
Atlanta, Boston, Chicago, Dallas, Denver, Hartford, Honolulu, Houston, Los Angeles, Miami, New York, Oklahoma, Paterson, Phoenix, Salt La ke, Saint Louis, San Francisco, San Juan Puerto Rico, Seattle, Tampa, and Washington
Embassy in the U. S.
Washington DC
There are no mandatory vaccines for entry into Peru. Should you wish to visit the Amazonian region of the country, the Ministry of Health recommends vaccinations against yellow fever.
The vaccination against yellow fever must be administered at least 10 days before the date of travel to be effective.
