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Country guideLast checked October 16, 2026

Visas and immigration in Peru

2 routes from official government sources, grouped by type. Each guide covers who it's for, the requirements and where to apply.

Visit & tourism 1
Work permits 1

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Visiting Peru

Short-stay rules by passport, from official sources. Last checked October 16, 2026.

106 passports visa-free
143 passports need a visa

Passports that can visit without a visa

Visit & tourism1 pathway

Tourist visa (visa de turista) for the Tourist migration status
Peru's tourist visa is for recreational and similar visits by nationals of countries that are not visa-exempt. It is applied for online through the e-SAMI system and decided by the Peruvian consulate where you live. Stays total up to 183 calendar days within 12 months of issue, and the length of each stay is set by the migration officer at entry.
Temporary only
Last checked October 16, 2026
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Work permits1 pathway

Calidad migratoria Trabajador Residente
Peru's resident worker status for foreigners doing paid work, employed or self-employed, for the public or private sector under an employment contract, administrative appointment or service contract of at least one year. It is granted by the Superintendencia Nacional de Migraciones, either as a visa requested from abroad or as a change of status inside Peru. Contracts under one year or with a probation period fall under the separate Trabajador Temporal status.
Can lead to permanent residence
Last checked October 16, 2026
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Official sources

Government pages behind these routes.

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Peru: visas and immigration pathways · e-Passage