Who can visit Peru without a visa?
Travelers from North America, South America (with the exception of Venezuela), the European Union and Oceania can visit Peru visa-free, as can a few other select countries, including South Africa. Even quite a few citizens from South American countries can enter Peru just by showing their national identity documents.
Check this document from Peru’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs to see if you need a visa based on your nationality.
Even if you can enter Peru visa-free, visitors must have a valid passport for at least another six months upon arrival.
Every visitor to the country via the Jorge Chavez International Airport in Lima receives The Andean Migration Card (TAM). The card, which can be obtained in person or virtually, includes passport and ticket information, along with a fingerprint and photo.
TAM serves as a replacement for a passport stamp which, as of May 2023, travelers to Peru no longer receive.
Travelers are typically granted a 90-day permit in Peru, though that number can dip as low as 30 and reach a maximum of 183. It depends on the border official who receives you in migrations.
Peru can cater to any budget. It has some of the nicest restaurants in the world, fancy resorts, private guided hikes, and upscale jungle lodges that can zap your budget. But there's also incredible local transportation, affordable hotels and restaurants, and inexpensive group tours.
