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Visa requirements for Peru

Who can enter Peru, by nationality. Tourism. Data as of October 19, 2026.

Passport holders from 148 countries can enter Peru without a visa in advance. All 148 enter visa-free on a valid passport. Everyone else needs a visa, or an e-visa where one is offered, before travelling.

148 visa-free
0 on arrival
0 eTA
0 e-visa
94 visa required

242 nationalities

Visa-free entry

148 nationalities

Visa required in advance

94 nationalities

UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Peru

Peru has 72 sites on UNESCO's World Heritage List.

Belen Square
Biblioteca del Congreso de la República "César Vallejo"
Calle Almudena
Calle Espaderos
Calle Hospital
Calle Plateros
Calle San Pedro
Calle Saphy
Calle Triunfo
Calle del Medio
Capilla de Loreto
Casa Cabrera
Casa Calderón Ugarte
Casa Concha
Casa Corazao
Casa Guevara
Casa Gutiérrez Guerrero
Casa Lercaros
Casa Meloc 422
Casa Ochoa Escalante
Casa Venero
Casa Yabar Peralta
Casa de Carmen Alto 166
Casa de Carmen Alto 236
Casa de Choquechaca 366-384
Casa de Oblitas
Casa de Rozas Velasco
Casa Álvarez
Chan Chan
Chankillo Archaeoastronomical Complex
Chavin de Huantar
Choquechaka street
Church of Belén
Church of Santa Catalina
Cristo Blanco
Cuesta de San Blas
Cusco
Cusco Cathedral
Garcilaso de la Vega's House
Historic Centre of Arequipa
Historic Centre of Lima
Historic Sanctuary of Machu Picchu
Historic centre of Cusco
Hospital Antonio Lorena
Hospital de la Almudena
House of Illán Suárez de Carbajal
Huascarán National Park
Iglesia de San Cristobal
Iglesia de Santa Ana
Iglesia de la Recoleta
Inca road system
Jesus, Mary and Joseph's Church
Manu National Park
Monastery of San Francisco
Nazca Lines
Our Lady of la Almudena Church
Plaza de Armas
Plaza de toros de Acho
Plazoleta de San Blas
Plazoleta de la Almudena
Plazoleta de las Nazarenas
Puente Almudena
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Quinta Baselli
Río Abiseo National Park
Salesian School of Cusco
Santa Clara Church
Silva House
St. Peter's Church
streets in Cusco

Source: Wikidata, community-maintained and not the official UNESCO count.

Nearby destinations

Bolivia Ecuador Colombia Panama Chile Venezuela

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a visa to visit Peru?

It depends on your passport. 148 nationalities can enter Peru without arranging a visa in advance (visa-free, on arrival, or eTA); everyone else needs a visa or e-visa. Use the tables below to check a specific passport.

What is the best time to visit Peru?

April, May, based on Lima's climate normals: mild temperatures and below-average rainfall for the year.

What currency is used in Peru?

Peruvian sol (PEN). 1 USD is approximately 3.44 PEN.

What side of the road does Peru drive on?

Peru drives on the right.

How many UNESCO World Heritage Sites does Peru have?

72: Belen Square, Biblioteca del Congreso de la República "César Vallejo", Calle Almudena, Calle Espaderos, Calle Hospital, Calle Plateros, Calle San Pedro, Calle Saphy, and more.

What is the emergency number in Peru?

105 / 106 / 111 / 116 / 117 / 911.

What time zone is Peru in?

Lima (UTC-5).

What is the nearest airport to Lima?

Jorge Chávez International Airport (LIM), about 11 km away.

Visa rules change frequently and can depend on your specific circumstances. This site is compiled from public government sources and is provided for general information only. Always confirm requirements with the official immigration authority or a consulate of your destination before you travel.

About Peru

Peru, officially the Republic of Peru, is a country in western South America. It is bordered to the north by Ecuador and Colombia, to the east by Brazil, to the southeast by Bolivia, to the south by Chile, and to the south and west by the Pacific Ocean. Peru is a megadiverse country, with habitats ranging from the arid plains of the Pacific coastal region in the west, to the peaks of the Andes mountains extending from the north to the southeast of the country, to the tropical Amazon basin rainforest in the east with the Amazon River. Peru has a population of over 32 million, and its capital and largest city is Lima. At 1,285,216 km2 (496,225 sq mi), Peru is the 19th largest country in the world, and the third largest in South America.

CapitalLima

RegionSouth America

Population34.6M

Area1,285,216 km²

CurrencyPeruvian sol (1 USD ≈ 3.44 PEN)

LanguagesAymara, Quechua, Spanish

Calling code+51

Drives on theright

TimezoneLima (UTC-5)

Nearest airportJorge Chávez International Airport (LIM), 11 km

Emergency number105 / 106 / 111 / 116 / 117 / 911

UNESCO sites72

Income levelUpper middle income

GDP per capita$9,684 (2025)

Tourist arrivals1.1M (2020)

Climate in Lima

Warmest March, coolest August, driest April, sunniest October. Best time to visit: April, May.

Monthly climate normals for Lima, 2020
Month	High	Low	Rainfall	Sunshine
January	24.7°C	20.5°C	10mm	328h
February	25.3°C	21.2°C	5mm	309h
March	25.6°C	21.2°C	10mm	338h
April	23.5°C	19°C	0mm	340h
May	21.3°C	17°C	1mm	329h
June	19.1°C	15.2°C	2mm	308h
July	17.8°C	13.6°C	0mm	326h
August	17.7°C	13.6°C	0mm	326h
September	18°C	13.7°C	0mm	329h
October	19.4°C	15°C	1mm	358h
November	19.8°C	15.5°C	1mm	348h
December	21.7°C	17.8°C	17mm	312h

Avg. high/low, °C (left axis) Rainfall, mm (bar maxes out at 250mm/month)

Daily normals for 2020. Hover a month for exact figures.

Travel guide

Peru is without a doubt one of the most captivating countries in South America. Home of the epic lost Inca citadel of Machu Picchu and the mind-blowing Nazca Lines, this country's unique past awakens the adventurer in travellers of all sorts. Its awe-inspiring scenery varies from the wild Amazon jungles to vast coastal deserts and the icy peaks of the Andes. Peru hosts a biodiversity rarely seen within the limits of a single country, with a list of spectacular wildlife far beyond the well-known llamas and circling condors. On top of all that, Peru's friendly, multi-ethnic people are a cultural treasure on their own. The enchanting mix of dozens of distinct indigenous groups, mestizos and criollos, all with their own colourful traditions and food delicacies, is an encounter you won't easily forget.

Upcoming public holidays

November 1, 2026Día de Todos los Santos

December 8, 2026Inmaculada Concepción

December 9, 2026Batalla de Ayacucho

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