World Country Guide

Passports
Valid passport required by all except nationals of Bolivia, Chile and Ecuador entering certain regions of Peru. Citizens of these countries are advised to contact their nearest Peruvian Consulate before travelling.

Visas
Required by all except the following:
(a) 1. nationals of countries shown in the chart above travelling as tourists for stays of up to 90 days with the exception of Malta nationals of which do require a visa;
(b) nationals of Andorra, Antigua & Barbuda, Argentina, The Bahamas, Barbados, Belize, Bolivia, Brazil, Brunei, Chile, Colombia, Cook Islands, Costa Rica, Dominica, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, El Salvador, Federated States of Micronesia, Fiji, Grenada, Guatemala, Guyana, Haiti, Honduras, Hong Kong (SAR), Iceland, Indonesia, Israel, Jamaica, Kiribati, Korea (Rep), Liechtenstein, Malaysia, Malta, Marshall Islands, Mexico, Monaco, Nauru, New Zealand, Nicaragua, Niue, Norway, Palau, Panama, Papua New Guinea, Paraguay, The Philippines, St Kitts & Nevis, St Lucia, St Vincent & the Grenadines, Samoa, San Marino, Singapore, Solomon Islands, South Africa, Surinam, Switzerland, Taiwan, Thailand, Tonga, Trinidad & Tobago, Tuvalu, Uruguay, Vanuatu, Vatican City and Venezuela, provided travelling as tourists, for stays of up to 90 days;
(c) transit passengers continuing their journey by the same or first connecting aircraft within 48 hours provided holding valid onward or return documentation and not leaving the airport.

Note
(a) Nationals of Bangladesh, Cuba, China (PR), Iran, Iraq, Lebanon, Pakistan and Sri Lanka require special authorisation from the Immigration Office in Lima to obtain a visa. This application could take one month (approximately) to be processed. (b) All visitors must hold return tickets or letter of guarantee from travel agency and sufficient funds for their stay.

Types of visa and cost
Tourist and Business: 19.20. Costs are subject to change according to exchange rates.

Validity
Up to 90 days.

Note
A Business visa is required for all nationals if the purpose of the visit is business. Any business-related unpaid work can be made on a tourist visa. Upon arrival in Peru, the Business visa holder must register at the Direccin General de Contribuciones for taxation purposes. Business visa holders can remain in Peru for 90 days. If wishing to extend the visit, an application must be lodged with the Direccin General de Migraciones.

Application to
Consulate (or Consular section at Embassy); see Contact Addresses section for details.

Application requirements
(a) Valid passport. (b) Return or through ticket to show the visitor will be leaving Peru. (c) Two passport-size, colour photos. (d) Fee. (e) Two completed application forms. (f) Proof of economic solvency, such as latest bank statement. (g) For business visas, a company letter specifying the reason for the trip, the length of stay and confirming your employment status. (h) For student visas, a letter from your centre of studies confirming attendance.

Note
(a) All nationals are advised to check with the Peruvian Consulate prior to departure to obtain current details of any documentation which might be required. Postal visa applications are not accepted unless submitted through a travel agency. (b) Visitors travelling to areas with a tropical climate are advised to have yellow fever, smallpox and malaria vaccinations.

Working days required
At least 24 hours; longer if authorisation from the Immigration Office in Lima is required.