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Peru Visa for United States Citizens 2026

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US citizens enter Peru visa-free for tourism, with the immigration officer on arrival granting up to 183 days total per calendar year.

Guide last updated October 2, 2026. Always verify with official sources before travel.

What you need

  • Passport valid for at least 6 months beyond arrival
  • Completed Andean Immigration Card (Tarjeta Andina de Migración), usually issued digitally or on the plane
  • Proof of onward or return travel
  • Proof of accommodation and sufficient funds may be requested but rarely checked
  • No photo or biometric requirement for standard tourist entry
  • Travel health insurance recommended, particularly for travel to high-altitude regions like Cusco

Visa types

  • Tourist/business entry stamp: issued free on arrival; immigration officers decide the exact number of days granted, up to a maximum of 183 days total per calendar year
  • The same category covers both tourism and short, unpaid business visits

Entry conditions

  • Maximum stay is set by the immigration officer at entry, up to 183 days total per calendar year across all visits
  • No work authorized under this entry stamp
  • Keep your paper or digital entry record, since it's checked again on exit
  • Extensions beyond the granted days are not generally available — you must leave and the remaining days roll within the calendar-year cap

Fees & processing time

  • Entry stamp: free
  • No visa application fee since none is required
  • Processing is immediate at the port of entry
  • If you overstay, a per-day fine is charged at the airport before departure

Tips for United States travelers

  • Confirm the number of days stamped in your passport before leaving the immigration counter — ask for more if you plan a longer trip, up to the annual cap
  • Overstay fines are charged per day and must be paid in Peruvian soles or by card at Lima's airport before departure
  • Register with the US Embassy's STEP program given regional travel advisories in parts of Peru
  • If traveling to high-altitude destinations, allow time to acclimatize and carry travel insurance that covers medical evacuation

Official links & resources

Always confirm requirements with government or embassy sources before applying.

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