A clear path to your application
The right application channel depends on your destination and where you legally live.
Prepare your application
Peru's Ministry directs visa-required tourists to apply through a Peruvian consular office in the country where they are located. Select the office responsible for you and follow its current local steps; each application is assessed individually and additional requirements may be requested.
Submit through the official channel
Use the Peruvian consular office where you are located. Check the current instructions and total government charges before paying.
Review the decision before departure
Check the passport details, dates and entry conditions on the permission you receive.
Check your trip dates
Count your travel days and compare your passport expiry with the entry rule.
What to prepare for your trip
Check each item as you prepare it. Labels show which documents are required, conditional, or recommended.
Your circumstances may require additional documents. Ticks track preparation, not eligibility or admission.
Costs & timing
How long the process takes on this route.
Fee information
Official procedures list a consular fee, but the amount and payment instructions are part of each office's procedure. Use the Ministry's selector to open the guidance for the consulate responsible for your application.
Read the official fee guidancePeru's Ministry says to complete the consular visa process at least 15 calendar days before travel. This is a published lead time, not a guarantee of issuance by that date; interviews and extra requirements may take longer.
Details that can change your plans
The visa maximum is not your confirmed stay
Peru's Ministry says a tourist visa may allow up to 183 calendar days within the 12 months after issue. The migration authority sets the actual permitted period when it stamps your passport, so this general maximum does not confirm the stay for your passport. Follow the period granted at entry.
Official guidancePeru at a glance
- Capital
- Lima
- Currency
- PEN
- Calling code
- +51
Questions for this route
Do travelers with an ordinary passport from Egypt need a visa for Peru?
For tourism in Peru, ordinary passport holders from Egypt need a visa before travel.
How much passport validity do I need?
At least 6 months after arrival.
How long does a decision take?
Peru's Ministry says to complete the consular visa process at least 15 calendar days before travel. This is a published lead time, not a guarantee of issuance by that date; interviews and extra requirements may take longer.
How long can I stay in Peru?
Peru's Ministry says a tourist visa may allow up to 183 calendar days within the 12 months after issue. The migration authority sets the actual permitted period when it stamps your passport, so this general maximum does not confirm the stay for your passport. Follow the period granted at entry.
What fees apply for a Peru visitor visa?
Official procedures list a consular fee, but the amount and payment instructions are part of each office's procedure. Use the Ministry's selector to open the guidance for the consulate responsible for your application.
What if I’m going to work, study or stay longer?
This guide is for a short tourist visit on an ordinary passport. It does not establish eligibility for employment, study or residence. Use the destination’s official guidance for your actual purpose.
Does my country of residence change the answer?
Passport nationality and legal residence are different. This page starts with your passport. Residence can change where you apply and which application channel is available; an existing visa or residence permit may also create an exception. Check the official eligibility guidance for your circumstances.
Official websites
Use these government websites to confirm requirements and complete any application.
About this guide
This guide covers short tourist visits on an ordinary passport. Your nationality, residence, travel document and purpose can affect the entry conditions. Check the linked official guidance before travel; the border authority decides admission and your permitted stay.
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