Do American citizens need a visa for Peru?

What United States 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.

United States 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 United States passport holders

Peru is one of 116 destinations in the “visa-free” group for the United States passport, which ranks #9 worldwide with a mobility score of 159. Of 12 destinations in South America, 10 need no visa arranged in advance; the easiest are listed below.

Destination	Requirement	Max stay
Argentina	Visa-free	90 days
Brazil	Visa-free	90 days
Chile	Visa-free	90 days
Colombia	Visa-free	–
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
Bolivia	Visa on arrival	–

All visa-free countries for the United States passport

Peru visa requirements for other passports

• United Kingdom Visa-free
• India Visa required
• Philippines Visa-free
• Nigeria Visa required
• Pakistan Visa required
• Canada Visa-free
• Australia Visa-free
• China Visa required
• Germany Visa-free
• France Visa-free