PeruPuerto Rico: Visa required

PeruPuerto Rico

Do Peru passport holders need a visa for Puerto Rico?

Visa required

Yes. Peru passport holders need to obtain a visa in advance before travelling to Puerto Rico.

A visa must be obtained in advance, typically from an embassy or consulate, before travel.

Source: dhs.gov (checked September 4, 2026).

RequirementVisa required

Maximum stayLength of stay varies

ScopeTourism, ordinary passport

Action before travelYes, arrange in advance

Data as of2026-10-19

Distance3,583 km, straight line (~4h 43m nonstop)

Visa-free access to Puerto Rico81 of 243 nationalities tracked

Travelling the other way? United States passport holders visiting Peru: Visa-free.

Visa-free alternatives near Puerto Rico

Peru passport holders can visit these nearby destinations without a visa in advance:

Other visa-free destinations for Peru passport holders

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Frequently asked questions

Do Peru passport holders need a visa for Puerto Rico?

Yes. Peru passport holders need to obtain a visa in advance before travelling to Puerto Rico.

How far is Puerto Rico from Peru?

About 3,583 km in a straight line, roughly ~4h 43m nonstop by air.

What currency is used in Puerto Rico?

United States dollar (USD).

What is the emergency number in Puerto Rico?

911.

What time zone is Puerto Rico in?

Puerto Rico (UTC-4).

What is the nearest airport to San Juan?

Luis Munoz Marin International Airport (SJU), about 23 km away.

How many countries can enter Puerto Rico without a visa?

81 of the 243 nationalities this site tracks can enter Puerto Rico visa-free, with a visa on arrival, or with an eTA.

What nearby countries can Peru passport holders visit without a visa instead of Puerto Rico?

Saint Kitts and Nevis, Dominican Republic, Antigua and Barbuda, Dominica, Haiti, Saint Lucia.

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.

UNESCO World Heritage Sites

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

Upcoming public holidays

November 1, 2026Día de Todos los Santos

December 8, 2026Inmaculada Concepción

December 9, 2026Batalla de Ayacucho

Full source list on About.

About Puerto Rico

Puerto Rico, officially the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, is a self-governing Caribbean archipelago and island organized as an unincorporated territory of the United States under the designation of commonwealth. Located about 1,000 miles (1,600 km) southeast of Miami, Florida, between the Dominican Republic in the Greater Antilles and the U.S. Virgin Islands in the Lesser Antilles, it consists of the eponymous main island and numerous smaller islands, including Vieques, Culebra, and Mona. With approximately 3.2 million people, it is divided into 78 municipalities, of which the most populous is the capital municipality of San Juan, followed by those within the San Juan metropolitan area. Spanish and English are the official languages of its government, though Spanish predominates, as it is culturally part of Latin America.

CapitalSan Juan

RegionCaribbean

Population3.2M

Area8,870 km²

CurrencyUnited States dollar (1 USD ≈ 1.00 USD)

LanguagesEnglish, Spanish

Calling code+1787, +1939

Drives on theright

TimezonePuerto Rico (UTC-4)

Nearest airportLuis Munoz Marin International Airport (SJU), 23 km

Emergency number911

Income levelHigh income

GDP per capita$40,620 (2025)

Tourist arrivals3.9M (2020)

Climate in San Juan

Warmest June, coolest March, driest May, sunniest May. Best time to visit: January, February, April, May, June, September, December.

Monthly climate normals for San Juan, 2020
Month	High	Low	Rainfall	Sunshine
January	27.5°C	20.9°C	102mm	328h
February	28.3°C	21°C	62mm	313h
March	27.2°C	20.5°C	132mm	331h
April	29.7°C	22.3°C	59mm	357h
May	30.5°C	23.6°C	28mm	379h
June	31.6°C	23.9°C	37mm	376h
July	31°C	24.1°C	126mm	360h
August	30.7°C	24.1°C	174mm	352h
September	30.2°C	23.8°C	117mm	324h
October	29.3°C	23.4°C	140mm	309h
November	27.8°C	22.5°C	151mm	274h
December	27.6°C	20.9°C	57mm	327h

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

Puerto Rico is a Caribbean island. Its white sandy beaches can compete with any in the world and vary from metropolitan cocktail heavens and bustling surfing hotspots to quiet island getaways. Easily accessible diving and snorkeling spots and the excellent bioluminescent bays offer great maritime experiences. Still, there's more to this tropical island than sunny beach life. The Spanish-American influences make for a fun melting pot of culture with an abundance of heritage to explore and some delightful food to enjoy.

Upcoming public holidays

November 11, 2026Día del Veterano / Día del Armisticio

November 19, 2026Día del Descubrimiento de Puerto Rico

November 26, 2026Día de Acción de Gracias

Full source list on About.