Peru Passport Rules for UK Travellers
Quick answer: For Peru, your passport must have at least 6 months left from the day you arrive. You do not need a visa for tourism and will normally be allowed up to 90 days.
Peru travel requirements at a glance
At least 6 months from your arrival date.
Not needed for tourism; usually up to 90 days.
Get an entry stamp or you cannot leave.
TUUA fee for transit/connecting passengers from 7 December.
Official source: GOV.UK Peru entry requirements.
Passport rules: quick summary
- Passport must be valid for 6 months from arrival
- Visa-free tourism, normally up to 90 days in 180
- Entry stamp essential if arriving by land
- TUUA fee for connecting passengers at Lima from 7 December
Passport validity for Peru
GOV.UK says your passport must expire at least 6 months after the day you arrive in Peru.
Check with your airline as well, and renew early if you are close to the limit.
Visas and length of stay
You do not need a visa for tourism or short visits. You will normally be allowed up to 90 days in a 180-day period, and no more than 183 days in a year as a visitor.
At international airports your entry is recorded digitally rather than with a paper card. Overstaying leads to a fine and possible detention.
Land crossings and fees
If you cross into Peru by land, make sure you get an entry stamp, as you cannot leave the country without one.
From 7 December, passengers transiting or connecting through Lima airport must pay a TUUA airport fee, which is not currently included in ticket prices.
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Frequently asked questions
Do I need 6 months on my passport for Peru?
Yes. GOV.UK says your passport must expire at least 6 months after the date you arrive.
Do I need a visa for Peru?
Not for tourism or short visits. You will normally be allowed up to 90 days in a 180-day period.
What if I arrive in Peru by land?
Make sure you get a passport entry stamp at the border, because you cannot leave Peru without one.