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Do Australian citizens need a visa for Peru?

Passport Australia
Destination Peru

Australia passport holders can enter Peru without a visa for up to 180 days.

Answer Visa-free 180 days

No visa needed

Entry requirement
Visa-free
Maximum stay
180 days
Apply before travel
No
Last updated
February 2026

What Australia passport holders need to do

  1. Check your passport validity. Many countries ask for at least 6 months beyond your arrival date.
  2. Be ready to show a return or onward ticket, proof of accommodation and proof of funds at the border.
  3. Leave before the permitted stay ends. Working or studying usually needs a different visa.

Australia is one of 103 passports in the “visa-free” group for Peru. See the full Peru visa requirements for every passport.

Other easy destinations in South America for Australia passport holders

Peru is one of 112 destinations in the “visa-free” group for the Australia passport, which ranks #7 worldwide with a mobility score of 161. Of 12 destinations in South America, 10 need no visa arranged in advance; the easiest are listed below.

DestinationRequirementMax stay
Argentina Visa-free 90 days
Bolivia Visa-free 90 days
Brazil Visa-free 90 days
Colombia Visa-free 90 days
Ecuador Visa-free 90 days
Guyana Visa-free 90 days
Paraguay Visa-free 90 days
Peru Visa-free 180 days
Uruguay Visa-free 90 days
Venezuela Visa-free 90 days

All visa-free countries for the Australia passport

Frequently asked questions

Do Australian citizens need a visa for Peru?

Australia passport holders can enter Peru without a visa for up to 180 days.

How long can Australia passport holders stay in Peru?

Up to 180 days without a visa.

Do Peru citizens need a visa for Australia?

Peru passport holders need a visa for Australia, and it can be applied for online as an e-Visa.

Peru visa requirements for other passports

Data last updated February 2026. This page covers short visits such as tourism. Rules can change at short notice and differ for work, study or long stays. Confirm with the embassy or official immigration website of Peru before you book.