The honest, current version: what it costs, what they ask for, and how long it really takes. Checked June 2026.
Tourist
What it isVisa free 180 days if holding a valid/used US/Canada/UK/Schengen/Australia visa; otherwise a consular tourist visa
FeesFree (visa free route) or consular fee
Takes,
ValidityUp to 183 days (visa free)
Apply viaVisa free with a qualifying visa; else the Peruvian consulate
Good to knowVisa free 180 days if you hold a valid multiple entry US/Canada/UK/Schengen/Australia visa (used at least once). Otherwise apply for a tourist visa.
The document checklist
Passport, valid 6+ months
Valid US/Canada/UK/Schengen/Australia visa (for visa free entry)
Confirmed return ticket
Hotel booking
Proof of funds
Business
What it isVisa free 180 days if holding a valid/used US/Canada/UK/Schengen/Australia visa; otherwise a consular tourist visa
FeesFree (visa free route) or consular fee
Takes,
ValidityUp to 183 days (visa free)
Apply viaVisa free with a qualifying visa; else the Peruvian consulate
Good to knowBusiness visit, Visa free 180 days if you hold a valid multiple entry US/Canada/UK/Schengen/Australia visa (used at least once). Otherwise apply for a tourist visa.
We do this end to end
Forms, appointment, the exact photo spec, a personal document checklist in your travel wallet, and a human who has filed this exact visa before. You pack, we paper.