Visitor & short-stay visas
Peruvian Tourist entry (Tourist calidad migratoria)
Short-term entry for tourism, leisure, visiting family or health. No paid activity is permitted during your stay.
Expert reviewed Official guidance referenced
Under review — check current rules
183-day cumulative stay figure and the list of visa-exempt nationalities should be re-verified against the current official Migraciones / Ministry of Foreign Affairs pages before publication.
Important information
Immigration rules and fees can change. This information is for general guidance only and does not constitute legal advice. Always check the latest requirements on the official Peru government website before you apply.
- Official name
- Calidad migratoria Turista
- Route type
- Temporary / visitor
- Maximum stay
- Up to 183 cumulative days within 365 days
- Officers may grant fewer days on entry; extensions are limited
- Work permitted
- No paid or gainful activity
Who it is for
- Visitors coming for tourism, leisure, visiting family or friends, or health-related reasons
- Nationals of visa-exempt countries (admitted on arrival) and nationals of other countries who obtain a tourist visa from a Peruvian consulate first
Requirements
- Passport or travel document valid for the stay (check current validity rules)
- Evidence of onward or return travel and sufficient funds may be requested
- No intention to carry out paid activity in Peru
What you can do
- Travel and sightsee within Peru
- Visit family and friends and attend to health or personal matters
- Stay up to the number of days authorised on entry, within the 183-day limit
How to apply
- Visa-exempt nationals: no prior visa; present your passport to immigration on arrival
- Other nationals: apply for a tourist visa at a Peruvian consulate before travelling
- Confirm whether your nationality is visa-exempt on the official Migraciones / consular pages
Official sources
For the most accurate and up-to-date information, always refer to the official government sources.
Verified against official gov.uk sources · last reviewed 2026-08-21. Information only — not legal advice.