Visa & Entry Requirements by Country in Lima, Peru

1. Peruvian Visa for Tourists

Required for most foreign nationals visiting Peru. Granting stays of up to 183 days per year.

Application Process: Can be done online or through a Peruvian embassy, with necessary documents such as passport and proof of funds.
Expiration: Valid for 10 years, making it convenient for frequent travelers to Peru.
Extension: Can be extended within the country for an additional 90 days.

Allows citizens of participating countries, including the USA, to enter Peru for up to 183 days without a visa.

Participating Countries: Includes several European and other countries such as Australia and Japan.
Electronic System for Travel Authorization (ESTA): Required prior to travel. It determines eligibility for admission under the VWP.
Travel Restrictions: Travel must be for tourism or business purposes, and no employment is allowed.

For travelers transiting through Peru en route to another country. Grants a stay of up to 5 days.

Validity Requirements: Must be valid for at least six months beyond the intended period of stay in Peru.
Application Process: Can be done online or through a Peruvian embassy, with necessary documents such as passport and onward travel ticket.
Transit Country Eligibility: Only eligible for those traveling from one country to another non-Peruvian destination.

Required for British citizens who wish to stay in Peru longer than 183 days per year.

Processing Time: Applications can take up to 20 working days to be processed.
Validity: Typically valid for 10 years, with multiple entries allowed during this period.
Extension: Can be extended within the country for an additional 90 days.

Electronic visa application process for selected countries, including Brazil and China.

Countries Eligible: Only available to citizens of certain countries such as Brazil and China.
Application Process: Can be done entirely online, with a simpler process than the regular visa application.
Validity: Typically valid for 10 years, with multiple entries allowed during this period.

Required for foreigners who wish to work in Peru. Grants a stay of up to two years.

Application Process: Involves submitting various documents such as work contract, police clearance certificate and health certificate.
Renewal: Can be renewed for an additional two-year period after the initial two years.
Permitted Activities: Allows employment in the profession or business specified on the visa.

Required for foreigners who wish to study in Peru. Grants a stay of up to one year.

Application Process: Involves submitting various documents such as acceptance letter from the Peruvian educational institution, police clearance certificate and health certificate.
Renewal: Can be renewed for additional periods upon completion of each academic year.
Permitted Activities: Allows enrollment and attendance at a Peruvian educational institution during the visa validity period.

Required for foreign family members of Peruvian citizens or permanent residents.

Application Process: Involves submitting various documents such as marriage certificate, birth certificates and police clearance certificate.
Renewal: Can be renewed as long as the family relationship continues and the visa holder maintains legal status in Peru.
Permitted Activities: Allows the visa holder to live with the Peruvian family member in Peru.

For foreigners who wish to retire in Peru. Grants a stay of up to one year, with possible renewals.

Application Process: Requires submission of various documents such as proof of pension income and health insurance.
Renewal: Can be renewed annually upon demonstrating continued eligibility criteria, such as sufficient financial resources.
Permitted Activities: Allows the retiree to live in Peru and enjoy their retirement without working.

For foreigners who wish to invest or start a business in Peru.

Application Process: Involves submitting various documents such as business plan, financial statements and police clearance certificate.
Renewal: Can be renewed if the business remains active and complies with Peruvian regulations.
Permitted Activities: Allows the visa holder to invest in or manage a Peruvian business during the visa validity period.

For foreign journalists who wish to work in Peru.

Application Process: Involves submitting various documents such as press credentials, employment contracts and police clearance certificate.
Renewal: Can be renewed annually upon demonstrating continued eligibility criteria.
Permitted Activities: Allows the visa holder to work as a journalist in Peru for the duration of the visa.

For spouses of Peruvian citizens or permanent residents.

Application Process: Involves submitting various documents such as marriage certificate, police clearance certificate and health certificate.
Renewal: Can be renewed annually upon demonstrating continued eligibility criteria, such as the marriage remaining valid.
Permitted Activities: Allows the visa holder to live with their Peruvian spouse in Peru during the visa validity period.

For foreigners who wish to volunteer in Peru.

Application Process: Involves submitting various documents such as proof of volunteer placement and police clearance certificate.
Renewal: Can be renewed annually upon demonstrating continued eligibility criteria, such as working with a registered Peruvian organization.
Permitted Activities: Allows the volunteer to work with a Peruvian non-profit organization during the visa validity period.

For foreigners who wish to enter Peru for humanitarian reasons.

Application Process: Involves submitting various documents such as proof of the humanitarian purpose and police clearance certificate.
Renewal: Can be renewed if the humanitarian need continues and the visa holder meets eligibility criteria.
Permitted Activities: Allows the visa holder to enter Peru for a specified humanitarian purpose during the visa validity period.

For foreign children of Peruvian parents or permanent residents.

Application Process: Involves submitting various documents such as birth certificate, police clearance certificate and health certificate.
Renewal: Can be renewed annually upon demonstrating continued eligibility criteria, such as the child's age.
Permitted Activities: Allows the visa holder to live with their Peruvian family in Peru during the visa validity period.