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Peru Visa for France Citizens 2026

Visa Free

French citizens can enter Peru visa-free for up to 90 days for tourism or business, needing only a valid passport and often a completed digital arrival card.

Guide last updated September 23, 2026. Always verify with official sources before travel.

What you need

  • Passport valid for the duration of the stay
  • No visa application or form for stays up to 90 days, though a free Tarjeta Andina de Migracion (Andean immigration card) is completed on arrival, often online in advance
  • Proof of sufficient funds may be requested but is rarely checked
  • Return or onward ticket recommended
  • No photo or biometrics required in advance
  • Travel health insurance: not mandatory but recommended, especially for high-altitude travel (Cusco, Puno)

Visa types

  • None required for tourism or business visits up to 90 days
  • Longer stays, work, or study require a visa arranged in advance through a Peruvian embassy or consulate

Entry conditions

  • Visa-free stay limited to 90 days, granted by the immigration officer at entry (sometimes less than 90 days is stamped — check your stamp)
  • No paid employment permitted on the visa-free entry
  • On arrival, present your passport and complete the Tarjeta Andina de Migracion card
  • Extensions beyond the stamped period can be requested at a Migraciones office in Peru, subject to a fee (approx PEN 46-56 per additional 30 days), for a maximum total stay of 183 days per year

Fees & processing time

  • No visa fee for the visa-free entry
  • No service fee for the Andean immigration card
  • Total cost estimate: PEN/EUR 0 for entry itself
  • Processing time: immediate at the border
  • Extension fee if needed later: approx PEN 46-56 (about USD 12-15) per 30-day extension

Tips for France travelers

  • Check the number of days actually stamped in your passport on arrival — officers sometimes grant less than the full 90 days
  • Common issues: assuming the full 90 days was granted without checking the stamp
  • Extensions are handled by Peru's Migraciones (gob.pe) — apply before your stamped period expires
  • Check France Diplomatie advisories for altitude sickness precautions and regional safety notes
  • Carry a printed copy of your return ticket and hotel booking for land border crossings, where checks can be stricter than at airports

Official links & resources

Always confirm requirements with government or embassy sources before applying.

This guide is for information only. Visa policies change without notice. Travel Visa Stack is not an immigration authority. Always verify with official government or embassy sources before making travel plans.