# Do New Zealand passport holders need a visa for Peru?

## Answer
No. New Zealand passport holders do not need a visa to visit Peru for tourism for stays of up to 3 months.

- Requirement: Visa-free
- Maximum stay: 3 months
- Scope: Tourism, ordinary passport
- Action before travel: None, travel on your passport
- Data confidence: unverified

## Context
No visa is required for a short tourist stay. Travel on a valid passport alone.

Peru drives on the right, the opposite side to New Zealand. If you're renting a car, budget extra care at first, especially at junctions and roundabouts.

- Distance between capitals: 10,588 km, straight line (~12h 57m nonstop)
- Visa-free access context: 148 of 242 nationalities tracked

## Sources and freshness
- Canonical URL: https://visafreemap.com/visa/new-zealand/peru/
- Data as of: 2026-10-19
- Official source: [cdn.www.gob.pe](https://cdn.www.gob.pe/uploads/document/file/3284513/2315744-exoneracion-de-visas-pas-ordinario-16-07-2026-v2.pdf?v=1784239755) (checked July 19, 2026)

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.

## Frequently asked questions
### Do New Zealand passport holders need a visa for Peru?
No. New Zealand passport holders do not need a visa to visit Peru for tourism for stays of up to 3 months.

### How long can New Zealand citizens stay in Peru without a visa?
Up to 3 months, for tourism, ordinary passport.

### How far is Peru from New Zealand?
About 10,588 km in a straight line, roughly ~12h 57m nonstop by air.

### What currency is used in Peru?
Peruvian sol (PEN).

### What is the emergency number in Peru?
105 / 106 / 111 / 116 / 117 / 911.

### Does Peru drive on the same side of the road as New Zealand?
Peru drives on the right, the opposite side to New Zealand. If you're renting a car, budget extra care at first, especially at junctions and roundabouts.

### 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.

### How many countries can enter Peru without a visa?
148 of the 242 nationalities this site tracks can enter Peru visa-free, with a visa on arrival, or with an eTA.


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