Guide to Peruvian Visas
Peru is a very friendly country and allows citizens of many countries to visit visa-free for tourism and recreation purposes. However, as soon as you plan to do business in Peru, stay longer in the country, study, work, settle or retire, Peruvian laws require you to have the appropriate visa.
Peru sometimes offers a rather confusing variety of visa types. In order to make the entire Peruvian visa system more transparent and easier to understand, we have collected them here.
In general, Peru distinguishes between temporary visas and resident visas.
Temporary Peruvian Visas
Temporary visas are for short-term stays in Peru (up to 3, 6, or 12 months depending on the visa). These include, but are not limited to:
- tourist visa
- business visa
- temporary work visa
- temporary student visa
- volunteer visa
Peruvian Resident Visas
Resident visas are for long-term stays in Peru. These include, but are not limited to:
- resident work visa
- family visa
- retirement visa
- religious visa
- resident student visa
- digital nomad visa
Where to apply for temporary or resident Peruvian visas
Officially, you can apply for a temporary or resident visa if you are still outside Peru, or if you are already in the country, for example as a tourist.
Currently, Hungarian citizens can enter the country visa-free (so they don't need to apply for a "real" tourist visa at the Peruvian consulate), they can come to Peru as tourists, and then change their immigration status. The "Cambio de calidad migratoria" process can be requested through the Superintendencia Nacional de Migraciones.
Tourist Visa
Most common visa type for citizens of EU countries. Can be issued for up to 183 days, extendable unlimited times.
Duration: 183 days
Extendable: Yes
Work Visa
Required for those who want to work in Peru. Employer sponsorship is required.
Requirements: Job offer, contract
Student Visa
Required for studying. Enrollment certificate from the institution is required.
Requirements: Enrollment certificate, proof of funding
Business Visa
Required for conducting business activities. For attending conferences, business meetings.
Requirements: Invitation, proof of business purpose