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Tourist Visa extension in Peru

Tourist Visa extension in Peru

How to extend your tourist stay in Peru (and who actually can)

For years, extending a tourist stay in Peru was possible, then impossible, then possible again - but ultimately only for a very small group of nationalities. Over the past two decades, regulations changed repeatedly, leaving many foreign visitors confused about whether - and for whom - extending a tourist stay in Peru is actually an option.

Since August 2021, Peru has generally not allowed tourist stay extensions anymore. This blanket “no” was softened in October 2023 with the implementation of new Migraciones administrative regulations (TUPA), which reopened the extension door but exclusively for nationals of Andean Community member states; and only these.

Shortly after, a modification of the Foreigner Law, Decreto Legislativo 1582, was published on November 14, 2023, confirming the general legal framework for tourist stays while making it clear that, in practice, extensions remain limited to just a handful of nationalities.

The modification of the Foreigner Law states that foreign tourists can stay a maximum of 183 accumulated days within a 365-day period. It further describes that if a tourist does not receive the full 183 days upon entry, an extension may be granted until the maximum is reached, unless international agreements specify otherwise or prohibit extensions.

At present, according to the current Migraciones administrative regulations (TUPA), only citizens of Bolivia, Ecuador, and Colombia can extend their stay as tourists. All other foreign nationals cannot extend their tourist stay in Peru. 

 

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To understand the current situation, it might help or be interesting to look at how tourist stay extensions evolved over time - from a relatively straightforward process to today’s highly restricted system.

 

Tourist visa extension in Peru, May 2018 to March 2020

From May 15, 2018 until March 2020, when Covid-19 reached Peru, foreign tourists who received less than the by the 2017 foreigner law allowed maximum 183 days in a 365-day period upon entry could extend their stay. The procedure was and still is officially called "Prórroga de Permanencia" and could be completed online.

However, only South American nationals covered by bilateral or multilateral agreements were supposed to have access to the online extension system. So, Migraciones seemed surprised to discover that all nationalities could suddenly extend online.

This led to frequent technical issues, including endless error messages such as “no data record found”, “information of the bank receipt not found”, or “requested extension days invalid”. Whether these problems were caused by poor programming or because the system was never intended for all nationalities remains unclear. Notably, the Banco de la Nación payment code for the procedure explicitly stated that it applied only to South American nationals.

A key change in June 2019

Anyway, in June 2019, it got a bit more complicated - welcome to Peru. The Peruvian Ministry of Foreign Affairs (RREE) quietly published an updated list showing:

  • which nationals need a tourist visa issued by a Peruvian consulate before coming to Peru, and
  • which nationalities may enter Peru visa-free - and for how long.

With this publication, the long-standing rule of 183 days per year became outdated for most nationalities. Suddenly and mostly unnoticed, next to Schengen State nationals, many other nationalities including, US Americans and Canadians  were limited to 90 days in a 180-day period.

Immigration officers increasingly applied these new rules, granting only a max of 90 days upon entry and significantly increasing the number of tourists seeking extensions. A challenge for the already technically struggling extension system.

If you want to check the maximum length of stay allowed for your nationality, please refer to our PDF “Visas for Peru by Country and Allowed Length of Stay” at the end of this article. It is an English translation of the original publication by the Peruvian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, which can be found on the government website.

 

Tourist visa extension in Peru, March 2020 to August 2021

In March 2020, Peru closed its borders and airports with virtually no notice due to Covid-19 and declared a State of Emergency. Thousands of tourists were stranded in the country for months.

The Peruvian government assured visitors that:

  • overstaying would not be penalized,
  • tourist stay extensions were unnecessary during the State of Emergency, and
  • a 45-day grace period would be granted once the emergency ended.

In mid-2020, back then all offices were still closed, Migraciones launched a new online platform: the Agencia Digital allowing foreigners to manage various immigration procedures online, including a change the immigration status (so, the application for a residence visa), the extension of a residence visa, the application for different permits (such as the permit to sign contracts). One menu option on the Agencia Digital was labeled “Prórroga de Permanencia”, so the extension of a temporary stay, which technically includes the stay as a tourist.

However, in 2021, two important legal texts were introduced:

Both documents excluded any provisions for tourist stay extensions, regulating only extensions for real temporary visas (such as temporary student or temporary work visas).

 

Tourist visa extension in Peru, August 2021 to October 2023

Despite still being in a State of Emergency, but air travel being open for months already, in mid-August 202, Migraciones announced that the grace period for overstaying tourists had ended. From August 20, 2021, anyone overstaying beyond that day had to pay the usual fine when leaving Peru.

At the same time, Migraciones made it clear that:

  • tourist stays would no longer be extended, and
  • visitors must either leave Peru or apply for a temporary or resident visa.

Since then, tourists only receive up to 90 days upon entry, and extensions are no longer granted, regardless of nationality.

 

Tourist visa extension in Peru for nationals of the Andean Community since October 22, 2023

As already explained above, since August 2021, foreign nationals - those who can travel to Peru visa-free and those who have a real tourist visa in their passport - cannot extend their stay as a tourist in Peru anymore. Additionally, upon entry all foreign visitors generally only receive up to 90 days. 

On October 22, 2023, however, a new TUPA, which establishes the Migraciones administrative regulations and procedures. was published - and with it, a significant but very limited exception.

Foreign tourists whose nationality belongs to the Andean Community - Bolivia, Colombia, and Ecuador - can once again extend their stay as tourists for up to an additional 90 days, provided they do not exceed the maximum of 183 days in a 365-day period.

Eligible travelers can apply easily via the Agencia Digital under “Prórroga de Permanencia”.

Please note: This option applies only to Bolivians, Colombians, and Ecuadorians. No other nationalities are currently eligible!

 

Tourist visa extension in Peru since November 14, 2023

On November 14, 2023, a modification of the Foreigner Law, Decreto Legislativo 1582, was published. It confirms that foreign tourists may stay in Peru for 183 accumulated days within a 365-day period.

It also states that if a tourist does not receive the full 183 days upon entry, an extension may be granted, unless international agreements or conventions specify a shorter stay or prohibit extensions.

Since the current TUPA, which establishes the Migraciones administrative regulations and procedures, still limits extensions to nationals of the Andean Community, tourist stay extensions remain unavailable for most foreign nationals.

 

Overstaying as a tourist in Peru

Once your allowed time as a tourist is up, you must either:

  • leave Peru, or
  • apply for a temporary or resident visa.

If you overstay, a fine of S/ 5.50 per overstayed day (0.1% of an UIT) applies in 2026 (S/ 5.35 in 2025) and must be paid when leaving the country.

See our article “Peruvian Overstay Fine for Tourists” for detailed explanations, legal background, and payment instructions.

Peruvian Overstay Fine for tourists

Peruvian Overstay Fine for tourists

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Please note: LimaEasy is not a Peruvian government agency, public authority, or law firm. The information provided is based on our best knowledge and is intended as general guidance to help you understand Peruvian immigration regulations and procedures. Regulations, requirements, and administrative practices may change at any time and without prior notice, so we recommend verifying current details with the relevant authorities before acting on this information.

And last but not least: If you notice any inaccuracies or outdated information on this page, please help us keep this guide up to date by leaving a comment below or contacting us via our contact form. Thank you for your support!

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    robin
    robin · 02/04/2024
    Hello all i am from the netherlands i went from 24 september 2023 till 4 november 2023 and 24 december till 3 march 2024 now i want too back too my fiancee at 12th april will this give me problems or do you think i am still allowed?
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      Sunflower
      Sunflower
      • LimaEasy
       · 02/04/2024
      @robin
      Hello Robin,

      According to the foreigner law tourists can stay in Peru for 183 days in a 365-day period.

      However, a publication issued by the Peruvian Ministry of Foreign Affairs (RREE), which is based on agreements Peru has with different countries, limits and in some cases divides the general 183 days per rolling year allowing most foreign nationals to stay in Peru as a tourist for up to 90 days in a 180-day period. The 90 days in a 180-day period as well applies to Dutch passport holders.

      With this being said, if your first entry was on 24.09.2023 your 180-day period ends on March 22, 2024. During this period you stayed 41 days from September to November and another 70 days from December to March; together 111 days.

      Even though it's always at the discretion of the immigration officer you have to face when you enter and therefore no-one can guarantee you anything, I think you shouldn't have a problem to return in April as a new 180-day period has started and you haven't spent the max. allowed 183 days. However, you might not get the full 90 days.

      Wishing you all the best.

      Greetings
      Eva


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      robin
      robin · 03/04/2024
      @Sunflower Hello Eva, Thank you so much for your answer! it is clear even with 60 days i will be really happy
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      Sunflower
      Sunflower
      • LimaEasy
       · 03/04/2024
      @robin
      Wishing you all the best.

      Just be aware that in case you stay another 60 days or longer then that's it until the end of September 2024.

      And be aware as well that the immigration officer might tell you you already stayed the allowed time (even though you haven't) - they like to do it with foreigners staying in Peru and returning frequently. Just be friendly and tell him/her that you only stayed x days and the foreigner law allows you to stay 183 days.

      Greetings
      Eva
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      robin broeder
      robin broeder · 03/04/2024
      @Sunflower Thank you for the great tip it is important because the plan is that i will gonna be marry in june that is why i think i also will use that explain the reason why and yes we are really bussy working on getting my fiancé to the netherlands 
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      Sunflower
      Sunflower
      • LimaEasy
       · 03/04/2024
      @robin broeder
      If you plan to marry, even better. Then, if necessary, just tell that you love Peru, found the love of your life and want to get married. That should do the trick in case the immigration officer is a bit tricky.

      And if you plan to marry in Peru, our "Marrying in Peru" article might be helpful. 
      And bring all required documents with Apostille with you when you return to Peru.

      Greetings
      Eva
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    Simon Grant
    Simon Grant · 16/03/2024
    Thanks for the super informative article.

    If somebody is overstaying their visa in Peru is it a problem to fly domestic? I am about 1 month away from overstaying my visa (unless they start to allow extensions ASAP haha)

    I am curious if there's been any update on the new visa extenstion rules? Is it possible to extend to the 180 days yet?
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      Sunflower
      Sunflower
      • LimaEasy
       · 16/03/2024
      @Simon Grant
      Hello Simon,

      no, still no news on the visa extension. We are still waiting for the administrative procedures for the new Foreigner Law to be implemented.

      Anyway, officially, most national airlines won’t allow foreigners on an expired tourist visa/stay as a tourist to fly with them. 

      But as during check-in for national flights only the passport page with your personal data is checked (never heard that an airline actively checks online if tourists are legally in the country) and as there is no immigration control, how would they know that your tourist visa/stay as a tourist is expired? 
      On the other hand you never know. You are at an airport and for whatever reason, you might be picked out of the crowd. It’s a tiny bit of a gamble that many, many others in the same situation won and never ever had a problem; nevertheless, you could lose.

      By the way the same applies to long-distance busses. But here checks are even less likely and less thorough that you shouldn’t have a problem getting around by bus if you are overstaying.

      Wishing you all the best.

      Greetings
      Eva
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    Stephanie
    Stephanie · 05/03/2024
    Hello and first, thank you for all the helpful articles!

    My partner and I from Germany only got 60 days (since 24th of January) when we crossed the border into Peru and would like to extend our tourist visa to 90 days.
    We have paid the fee at the Banco der la Nation (apparently more expensive now 17.70 S.) and have been trying to get an appointment for days in vain. Everything is always fully booked 2 weeks in advance and when we try to get help from the "agenciavirtual" via video call, we get through after a long wait, but the video never starts (even with different browsers). We have also tried calling the 1800 ALO MAC, but our Spanish is not good enough to understand what is being said.
    We are slowly running out of ideas... We would prefer to go to the office in person, but we have often read that you can't get in without an appointment.
    Maybe someone else has some advice? 

    Thanks in advance 
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      Sunflower
      Sunflower
      • LimaEasy
       · 05/03/2024
      @Stephanie Hello Stephanie,

      since August 2021, the extension of your stay as a tourist isn't possible anymore. And even though the new Foreigner Law, Decreto Legislativo 1582, published at the end of November 2023, states that in case foreign tourists don't get the full 183 days, an extension can be granted, it cleary says as well unless international agreements or conventions determine a shorter period or don't allow extensions. Additionally, the administrative procedures (TUPA), which are necessary for the implementation of the new Foreigner Law still haven't been published.

      So right now, we don't know, which foreign nationals can extend or for which nationalities there might be restrictions (as there is an agreement in place between the EU and Peru for a few years now allowing Peruvians to travel to Europe visa-free for up to 90 days in a 183-day period and and vice-versa passport holders of EU member to stay 90 days in a 183-day period in Peru I assume (!!!) that EU passport holders might fall under the "unless international agreements or conventions determine a shorter period" part).

      Anyway, at the moment only Bolivians, Ecuadorians and Colombians can extend their stay as a tourist in Peru as determined by a TUPA that was published already in October 2023, so before the new Foreigner Law.

      And when I understand correctly you paid the Migraciones code 07565 - Formulario PA - Prorroga de Permanencia under concept Prorroga de Permanencia de Turista por Estatuto Migratorio Andino. This Estatuto Migratorio Andino is the agreement between member states of the Andean Community (so, Peru, Bolivia, Colombia and Ecuador) allowing their nationals to stay in the other countries for up to half a year and extensions. As you are German nationals this concept doesn't apply to you.

      And while Bolivians, Ecuadorians and Colombians can apply for an extension of their stay as a tourist quickly and easily on the Agencia Digital, this option isn't (shouldn't be) available for you as a non-Andean-Community foreigner.

      With this being said, I fear that you cannot extend your stay as a tourist (at least not until we hopefully soon get a new TUPA explaining the requirements, process and restrictions of the tourist visa extension as described in the new Foreigner Law).

      Getting in contact with Migraciones is a nightmare. And yes, without an appointment you cannot talk to anyone in person at a Migraciones offices, which you must book on the Agencia Digital in the main menu on the left under "citas en linea" and "informes". The appointments are usually always booked. However, some MAC centers allow "walk-ins". So, you could try to pay one of the MAC centers a visit and ask if you can talk to someone without an appointment or how to get one.

      Then, did you read our Migraciones article? There I explain the different options of contacting Migraciones. Calling AloMac or using the video call option on the Agencia Digital is always in Spanish; sorry. But, after Migraciones discontinued their e-mail support a year ago, for a few months now the MAC centers can be reached under infomac @ pcm.gob.pe. Writing an e-mail is always easier than calling and hopefully you get an answer.

      And the last two options for you if you cannot get hold of anyone is to either leave Peru before your stay as a tourist expires and return (you most probably will get at least another 30 days or, if you haven't stayed the full 180 days within the last year, probably even 90 days) or overstay your time and pay the fee of S/ 5.15 per overstayed day before leaving.

      All the best.

      Greetings
      Eva
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      Sunflower
      Sunflower
      • LimaEasy
       · 05/03/2024
      @Stephanie
      It's me again.

      Sorry, I copied the wrong e-mail address: If you want to email the MAC center this is the correct e-mail address infomac @ pcm.gob.pe.
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      Stephanie
      Stephanie · 05/03/2024
      @Sunflower Thank you very very much 🙏

      Yes, we have already read in your article that only residents of the Andean regions can extend, but we have read different things about this everywhere.

      At least now we don't have to wait on hold every day :)
      We'll try the email you have us and see what we can do.
      Thank you!!!
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      Sunflower
      Sunflower
      • LimaEasy
       · 05/03/2024
      @Stephanie
      Hope everything works out for you.

      Eva
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    Snøfrid Steen Tellesbø
    Snøfrid Steen Tellesbø · 10/02/2024
    Hi! This article is helpful, but I just want to make sure I'm in the clear.

    It seems like I do not need to apply for a visa inicially. I can just enter. 
    After 90 days I am planning to do a visa run to Ecuador. 
    Then I will come back to Peru and stay another 90 days - making it 180 days. And then I will leave the country. 

    Does this sound like an okey plan?
    Would I need to apply to enter again?

    Thank you!
    Snøfrid
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      Sunflower
      Sunflower
      • LimaEasy
       · 10/02/2024
      @Snøfrid Steen Tellesbø
      Hello Snøfrid,

      according to the Peruvian Foreigner Law, in general, foreign nationals can stay in Peru as a tourist for 183 days in a 365-day period; so, half a year in a year. But a few years ago, a publication of the Peruvian Ministry of Foreign Affairs (RREE) eliminated this general 183 days in a 365-day period rule for most nationalities, who can travel to Peru visa-free, and divided it into two times 90 days in two consecutive 180-day periods.

      Even though the new Peruvian Foreigner Law (Decreto Legislativo 1582), which was published in November 2023, confirms that foreign nationals can stay as tourists in Peru for a maximum of 183 days in a 365-day period, the RREE publication is still in place.

      And as explained above the new Foreigner Law further states that in case foreign tourists don't get the full 183 days, an extension can be granted, unless international agreements or conventions determine a shorter period or don't allow extensions.

      But at the moment the administrative regulations, called TUPA, necessary for the implementation of the new Foreigner Law still haven't been published. So, we don't know, which foreign nationals can extend (exception: Bolivians, Ecuadorians and Colombians, who at the moment are the only ones, who can extend) or for which nationalities there might be restrictions or when foreigners might be able to extend or how it works.

      So with all this being said, at the moment foreign nationals who come to Peru as a tourist in most cases only get 90 days upon entry and an extension of the stay as a tourist is not possible (exception: Bolivians, Ecuadorians and Colombians).

      If you leave Peru after you already stayed 90 days and return before your 180-day-period is over, things can go two different ways: the immigration officer is doing his/her job by the book and could deny you re-entry (extremely rare) or gives you just a few days/weeks. Or, most probably, as you haven't stayed the full 183 days allowed in a 365-day period, you as well might get another 90 days without any problems.

      It's completely up to the immigration and his/her evaluation of your situation if you are allowed to re-enter and how many days you get.

      Greetings
      Eva
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      Snøfrid
      Snøfrid · 12/02/2024
      @Sunflower Thank you so much! I guess i will just have to test my luck!
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      Sunflower
      Sunflower
      • LimaEasy
       · 12/02/2024
      @Snøfrid
      Have a nice stay in Peru and all the best.

      Greetings
      Eva
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    Sebastian
    Sebastian · 29/01/2024
    Hello there! thanks for the helpfulness here! 

    I'm in Peru travelling to learn with the Q'ero people here. I'm living with them at the moment and wish to stay longer. I arrived on December 6th and I'm planning on going back in June but I'm not sure how long I'm allowed to stay and if there is a way to extend the VISA beyond 90 days or even 180? Also, is there a way to avoid the fine that goes beyond 90 days ,as I'm on a very limited budget i'm looking at my options.

    Am I correct in that I am allowed to stay 90 days and then about 1 dollar per day up until 180 days? What happens after that ? Thank you so much! 
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      Sunflower
      Sunflower
      • LimaEasy
       · 29/01/2024
      @Sebastian Hello Sebastian,

      According to the old Foreigner Law, Decreto Legislativo 1350, and the new Foreigner Law, Decreto Legislativo 1582, which was published in November of last year, tourists can stay in Peru for a max of 183 days in a 365-day period. However, this general rule was and still is limited by a publication of the Peruvian Ministry of Foreign Affairs (RREE) for most foreign nationals, who can travel to Peru visa-free, to 2 times 90 days in 2 consecutive 180-day periods.

      But the new Foreigner Law further states that in case foreign tourists don't get the full 183 days upon arrival, an extension can be granted until the 183 days are reached, unless international agreements or conventions determine a shorter period or don't allow extensions.

      However, at the moment the necessary administrative regulations for the new Foreigner Law still haven’t been published. So, right now we only know that foreign tourists in Peru, whose home country is a member of the Andean Community, which includes Bolivia, Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru, can extend their stay. Who else can extend or for which nationalities there might be restrictions or when foreigners might be able to extend or how it works is still written in the stars.

      With this being said, you most probably got 90 days when you entered the country. To confirm this, best check your so-called TAM Virtual on the Migraciones website under Consultas en Linea TAM Virtual. How it’s done is explained in our article How many days did I get under subpoint “Option 1 - Migraciones website”.

      If you got 90 days, then you must leave Peru by March 5.

      As the tourist visa extension is, as of today, not possible (except if you are a Bolivian, Colombian or Ecuadorian passport holder) - this could change tomorrow, next week or next month or whenever we finally get the new administrative regulations - you have two options:

      Overstay and pay the fine of S/ 5.15 (approx. US$ 1.35) per day you overstayed. And no, no way around paying the fine. If you overstayed you must pay. Sorry.

      Leave Peru and return a few days later hoping that the immigration officer will give you another 90 days. As it’s always at the discretion of the immigration officer, there is no guarantee that you get another 90 days, you might only get 30 or 60 days. Or you might even be denied entry as you already stayed 90 days in half a year.

      Greetings
      Eva
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    Med
    Med · 17/12/2023
    Hi I am canadian, they only gave me 30 days visa but I need 40 days, what should I do?
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      Sunflower
      Sunflower
      • LimaEasy
       · 18/12/2023
      @Med
      Hello Med,

      unfortunately, there is not a lot you can do. Either leave the country when your 30 days are up or overstay for 10 days and pay the fine.

      You find more info about overstaying in Peru and how to pay the fine in our article Peruvian overstay fine.

      Wishing you all the best
      Eva
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    beeGee
    beeGee · 04/12/2023
    peruvian nationals get a 6 months tourist visa for USA. So it should be reciprocated the other way around. but the govt has changed the time to 90 days in 180 days - thats how it works for peruvians in schengen countries. so why has the govt applied this 90 day rule to US citizens when Pervuvians can get a 6 months tourist visa for USA? It doesnt make any sense at all!

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      Sunflower
      Sunflower
      • LimaEasy
       · 04/12/2023
      @beeGee
      Hello beeGee,

      Sorry, I can't answer your question. You should ask the US Department of State why they negotiated certain conditions for US nationals visiting Peru.

      Anyway, I'm not sure if you are aware, but Peruvians cannot travel to the US visa-free. Even for tourism they must apply for a tourist visa at a US consulate. A long and frustrating process. And if Peruvians finally get an appointment after months of waiting most application are denied.

      So, I'm not sure, but would you prefer the same treatment?

      Right now US nationals can easily travel to Peru visa-free and stay up to 90 days for tourism purposes. To me this looks like the better deal.

      And you are right, the agreement between Peru and the Schengen States is fairer for both. Peruvians can travel to Schengen States visa-free for up to three months in half a year and nationals of Schengen States can travel to Peru for up to three months in half a year visa-free.

      Why the US treats Peruvians the way they do and why Peruvian authorities not only allow this but don't implement the same processes for US nationals visiting Peru, really doesn't make sense. But nothing we can change. And as you as US national seems privileged nothing to complain about.

      Greetings
      Eva
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      beeGee
      beeGee · 04/12/2023
      @Sunflower That is not just the Peruvians. But most nationals have to apply for a tourist visa to travel to the USA. Even Schengen countries. But once given, it is for 6 months. This is a general rule. Its a long and frustrating process because if you just looj number-wise, there are too many people who want to go to the USA and I mean not just from Peru but from all over the world.
      If Peru wants to reciprocate, they can change it from visa-free to having to apply for a visa prior to coming to Peru and then grant 180 days.
      But still keep the visa-free option of 90 days who dont want to go through the visa application process. I am in Indonesia at the moment and they do exactly that. Plus you can apply for visas online. No need to go to the embassy. In fact they give only 30 days visa-free which can be extended by another 30 days only. But they have a 6 month visa that everyone can apply for before coming.
      The loss is Peru's because that severely hinders the tourism economy. Take the example of Bali. Bali has become rich and is the number 1 hot spot tourist and digital nomad (even though they dont even have a digital nomad visa) destination in the world today.
      The govt can keep arguing why the USA does this and that...and get caught in the tit for tat. Or ramp up and get practical.

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      Sunflower
      Sunflower
      • LimaEasy
       · 04/12/2023
      @beeGee
      First of all, Schengen State nationals do not need a visa to come to the US for tourism and business purposes. I know because I am one. They can visit the US for up to 90 days visa-free and just have to fill in the Esta.

      All the other countries you mentioned honestly have nothing to do with the bilateral relations between the US and Peru. 

      Additionally, your argument that US nationals can only stay 90 days in a 180-day period hinders the tourism economy isn't really a strong one. When I remember correctly, a US tourist stays on average just 8 days in Peru.

      Anyway, I'm publishing a website, I'm not in politics and diplomacy. So, I highly recommend you get in contact with the US Department of State and complain there why US nationals can only stay 90 days in a 180-day period visa-free. They are the one who signed the agreements.

      And if you don't like it, you can always choose another beautiful country that allows you to stay as a tourist whatever number of days.

      Wishing you all the best
      Eva


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    Nick
    Nick · 21/11/2023
    Hi,

    My friend from Colombia when passing land border from Ecuador to Peru had got their exit stamp from Ecuador and made an error and didn't get an entry stamp to Peru, they have stayed 2 weeks and leaving soon.

    Can you please let me know what will happen when they exit Peru soon?

    Thanks 
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      Sunflower
      Sunflower
      • LimaEasy
       · 21/11/2023
      @Nick
      Hello Nick,

      stamping of passports was eliminated when entering through Jorge Chavez International Airport in Lima on May 29, 2023 and in the following months as well when crossing into Peru on a land border.

      So, your friend should check his TAM Virtual on the Migraciones website under Consultas en Linea TAM Virtual and see if his entry was registered correctly. 

      How it's done is explained in detail in our article "How many days did I get under chapter "How to check your TAM virtual" Option 1: Migraciones website.

      If the entry is displayed, no problem, he can just leave.

      If the entry isn't displayed, he must get in contact with Migraciones.

      Greetings
      Eva
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    robin
    robin · 19/11/2023
    Good afternoon,

    I have a question, I am engaged to a peruvian woman, i went from 28 september to 4th of november already too Peru. But had too stay a week extra in Peru. now i wat too go the 30th of december to 4th of march because i dont know if that is allowed i hope somebody can say it is.



    Thank you already for answering.
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      Sunflower
      Sunflower
      • LimaEasy
       · 20/11/2023
      @robin
      Hello Robin,

      According to the foreigner law (Decreto Legislativo 1350) and a modification of the foreigner law (Decreto Legislativo 1582), which was published just a few days ago, tourists who can travel visa-free to Peru can stay 183 days in a 365-day period. However, this general rule is limited or better divided by a publication of the Peruvian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, which allows most foreign nationals, who can travel to Peru visa-free to stay in Peru as a tourist for up to 90 days in a 180-day period.

      But be aware that it's at the discretion of the immigration officer how many days he/she gives you when you enter.

      As you only stayed 5 weeks last time (and assuming you haven't been in Peru within the past half year or year and already spent all the days allowed), when you return at the end of December, you can re-enter without a problem. But nobody can tell you if you get the full 90 days. As said before it's up to the immigration officer.

      Greetings
      Eva


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      robin
      robin · 20/11/2023
      @Sunflower Hi eva this was in 2023 i hope i can go end 2023 too my fiancé , but i am a little nervous hoply you can help me with it 
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      Sunflower
      Sunflower
      • LimaEasy
       · 20/11/2023
      @robin
      Hello Robin,

      Peru doesn't count in calendar years but 180- and 365-day periods. So, if you only stayed the 37 days in September, October, November you shouldn't have a problem returning to Peru at the end of December. But no-one can guarantee that you get the full 90 days upon entry.

      It's at the discretion of the immigration officer. He/she might give you the full 90 days as you haven't stayed the max allowed 183 days over the past 365-day period or he/she could as well only give you 30 or 60 days. No-one knows. It's completely up to him/her.

      Nevertheless, as said before, you can return and, if necessary, ask for the full 90 days.

      Greetings
      Eva
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    Rena
    Rena · 26/10/2023
    I was told by my AirBnB person that you could apply for an extension to stay beyond the 90 days.  Trying to understand the legalities as I arrived in mid-August and have been here for about 60 days or so and was planning on visiting Columbia in mid-November and returning late November. Thing is, I will be leaving Peru for Columbia on the 86th day I have been here and returning 12 days later. Would I be given an updated number of days to stay in Peru? Was wondering if I should just visit Columbia from Peru and return before that 90 days just to save myself the hassle. Need advice. Thanks!
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      Sunflower
      Sunflower
      • LimaEasy
       · 26/10/2023
      @Rena Hello Rena,

      Already since August 2021, you cannot extend your stay as a tourist in Peru anymore. The only exception, which was implemented just a few days ago, are foreign tourists from any of the member countries of the Andean Community.

      So, if your AirBnB host told you that you can apply for an extension of your stay as a tourist, you might want to ask him how it’s done. I’m really curious about this, so please let me know.

      Then, if you got 90 days when you entered Peru in August (you can check the number of days you got on the Migraciones website under Consultas en Linea TAM Virtual) and leave after 86 days you won’t have a problem.

      Depending on your nationality, you can most probably stay in Peru as a tourist for 90 days in a 180-day period and a max of 183 days per year. So, when you try to re-enter just 12 days after you left, things can go many ways.

      According to the regulations, as you already stayed 90 days, you can only come back to Peru after the 180-day period is over, which would be somewhere in February. Over the past few months, I heard from other travelers that there are a couple of immigration officers at the airport in Lima following the regulations strictly and even denying foreigners re-entry.

      However, most immigration officers are much more relaxed, especially at land borders. So, if you haven’t spent the max allowed time of 183 days over the past year in Peru (and/or can prove that your flight home leaves from the airport in Lima) you can get any number of days; 30, 60 or even the full 90 days. No-one can tell you. It’s completely at the discretion of the immigration officer.

      Greetings
      Eva
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      Rena
      Rena · 26/10/2023
      @Sunflower Sorry for not indicating my nationality. I am an American and yes, as for the 2023 calendar year, my first date of entry was mid-August so thus far, I have about 60 days for the 2023 calendar year. So,  if I were to leave for Columbia before the 90 days is reached and return say 12 days later to Peru within that 90 day period, would my return to Peru would be less of a hassle? I understand that upon my return, Peru could potentially reset my number of days allowed which could vary with immigration officer.  It seems traveling prior to the 90 days would be more prudent. I thought this process would be easier. 

      I will check with the AirBnb contact if he knows something you don't but based on my online research, appears you are right. 

      Thanks!


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      Sunflower
      Sunflower
      • LimaEasy
       · 26/10/2023
      @Rena
      Rena, Peru doesn't count in calendar years but in 180-day and 365-day periods starting with your first entry. You can stay up to 90 days in a 180-day period and a max of 183 days in a 365-day period.

      So, for example, if you first entered Peru on August 15, 2023 and got 90 days you could stay until November 13, 2023.

      I don't understand what you mean that you have 60 days left this year. No, you haven't.

      Calculated from August 15 until today, you already have been in Peru for 72 days, which leaves you as of today with exactly 18 days for this 180-day period, which ends on February 11, 2023.  

      After that a new 180-day period starts, you officially can enter again and stay another 90 days. Your 365-day period ends on August 14, 2024.  So, overall, between your first entry on August 15, 2023 until August 14, 2024 you can only stay a max of 183 days.

      So, honestly I really can't follow your train of thoughts.

      And as said already in my first reply, if you leave Peru after having stayed around 90 days, and try to re-enter after just being outside the country for 12 days, you want to come back before your 180-day period is over. The immigration officer might or not let you re-enter and might give you another 90 days (no reset, an advance) as you haven't yet spent the max allowed 183 days in a 365-day period.

      So, let's assume you leave Peru on November 10, 2023, all good, and you want to return to Peru on November 22, 2023. You are lucky, the immigration officer is nice and without any problems gives you another 90 days. This means that you can stay in Peru until February 20, 2024. However, adding your two stays of more or less 90 days, you spent all allowed days in your 365-day period, which only ends on August 14, 2024. So, officially you will only be allowed to return to Peru after August 15, 2024.

      I hope the situation is now clearer.

      Greetings
      Eva

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      Sunflower
      Sunflower
      • LimaEasy
       · 14/11/2023
      @Rena
      Hello Rena,

      just for your info, today a new Foreigner Law was published (decreto legislativo 1582, see attached screenshot) allowing extensions again. Migraciones hasn't published the corresponding procedures, but might be worth to have a look at it.

      Greetings
      Eva
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      Rena
      Rena · 14/11/2023
      @Sunflower Thank you for the update. 
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    Kata
    Kata · 20/10/2023
    Dear Eva,

    Thank you for all the information here, it is very helpful. I would be very grateful to hear your opinion about our situation.
    My husband and I, both Hungarian citizens, arrived in Peru on the 24th of September. We have planned our trip to be a bit less than 90 days, we have booked our accommodation, and bought our outward bus tickets to Bolivia in advance. However today we realized through the TAM virtual that even though I got 90 days, my husband only got 60.
    We would like to stay here as we had originally planned. Thanks to your articles we know about the overstay fees, which seems not to be a big deal, however if it is possible, we would love to solve it legally. We are thinking about border hopping before the end of the 60 day period.
    Do you think it might be a solution? Is there a chance that they will not let us come back?

    Thanks for your answer in advance,
    Kata
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      Sunflower
      Sunflower
      • LimaEasy
       · 20/10/2023
      @Kata
      Hello Kata,

      that's so typical Peruvian giving you 90 days and your husband only 60.

      Anyway, as you can't extend your stay as a tourist anymore in Peru, you only have two options:

      1. Do nothing. Stay in Peru the time you planned and when you leave play dumb and be surprised that you got 90 days and your husband only 60. If necessary pay the fine for him and you will be good to leave. 

      Usually, I always recommend to not overstay and respect the time you were given. But honestly as your husband will only overstay two or three weeks, I don't know, if it's worth the hassle to leave and return. In such a case even I would just overstay and pay the fine.

      2. Leave Peru before your husband's stay as a tourist expires and return. Be aware that no-one can tell you what exactly will happen when you try to return to Peru. It's always at the discretion of the immigration officer if he/she lets you enter and how many days he/she is willing to give you.

      Nevertheless, as Hungarian passport holders you can stay in Peru up to 90 days in a 180 day period. So, most likely when you return  you shouldn't have a problem re-entering the country and getting at least another 30 days or even more (at least if you haven't stayed for more than 183 days in Peru within the last year).

      Which option you choose is up to you.

      All the best

      Greetings
      Eva
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    Scott
    Scott · 05/09/2023
    Hello! What are the options in paying the overstay fee? Can I pay with CASH or can I pay with a CARD? Thanks in advance
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      Sunflower
      Sunflower
      • LimaEasy
       · 05/09/2023
      @Scott
      Hello Scott,

      you can pay at the airport, at a border, at a Banco de la Nacion branch or on pagalo.pe. At the airport you can in cash in Soles and US Dollar as well as with credit card.

      More information about paying the overstay fine can be found in our article Peruvian overstay fine.

      Greetings
      Eva
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    Deano
    Deano · 05/06/2023
    Hi, sorry if this is a duplicate  question but i have been reading a lot below and cant understand when the clock on the 90 days gets gets reset....For instance I was in Peru dung march 2023 for 21days and plan going back in July 2023. So question is when i go back is the clock reset for 90 days or B) 90 days less the 21 days spent in March
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      Sunflower
      Sunflower
      • LimaEasy
       · 05/06/2023
      @Deano Hello Deano,

      Yes, the whole thing is very confusing and I can’t answer your question as there is none.

      Officially, you can stay in Peru as a tourist for up to 90 days in a 180-day period and a max of 183 days per year. But you are not entitled to stay the full 90 days per half year or the full 183 days per year.

      So, let’s assume you entered on March 1, 2023, then your 180-day period ends on August 28, 2023. If you got 90 days when you entered in March, but only stayed 21 days, the "remaining" 69 days of your “authorization to enter and stay as a tourist” (your entry stamp and an entry in the Migraciones database) automatically lapsed when you left the country. When you re-enter in July you get a new authorization (be aware that immigrations plans to eliminate the entry stamp).

      With this being said, it’s always at the discretion of the immigration officer how many days he/she is willing to give you and it’s as well up to him/her how he/she interprets the law.

      If you are lucky, you are given another 90 days, as you haven’t stayed in Peru as a tourist for the max of 183 days per year. Be aware that the 21 days from your first visit and the number of days you stay in July (and, if applicable, the following months) are added and when you try to re-enter later this year you most probably will only get the number of days left for a year.

      But it’s also possible that the immigration officer only gives you the remaining 60 days (no, you surely won’t get 69 days) as these are "left" within your 180-day period.

      Unfortunately, no-one can tell you.

      Greetings
      Eva
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    SM
    SM · 17/05/2023
    @sunflower
    Do you have a link to a government document that shows the "US citizens can stay in Peru as a tourist for up to 90 days in a 180-day period and a max of 183 days in a year."

    The "Requerimientos de VISA para extranjeros" just says 90 ,  Not 90/180 like it does for many other countries. 

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      Sunflower
      Sunflower
      • LimaEasy
       · 18/05/2023
      @SM
      Hello SM,

      yes the requerimientos document only shows 90 days for US citizens. There is no government document showing 90 days in a 180-day period.

      Greetings
      Eva
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      Brian
      Brian · 05/07/2023
      @Sunflower So theoretically this is a gray area for US citizens? I'm a US citizen and my tourist visa expires in about two weeks. I'm considering either rolling the dice with a border run to Chile or trying to make an appointment at the Migraciones office here in Cusco and pleading with an agent. I'm traveling in my own car with a TIP, which is its own problem, but in my experience the aduanas are always happy to extend your TIP as long as your tourist visa is valid. 
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      Sunflower
      Sunflower
      • LimaEasy
       · 05/07/2023
      @Brian
      Hello Brian,

      Since August 2021, Migraciones does not extend the stay of foreign tourists in the country anymore. So, paying Migraciones a visit quite certainly is a waste of time; but you could try.

      The point I was discussing with SM was that the document of the Peruvian Ministry of Foreign Affairs shows that US passport holders can stay in Peru for 90 days. It doesn't say if these 90 days are in a 180-day period or in a 365-day period.

      Practice, however, has shown, that - as most other foreign nationals - US Americans as well can stay a max of 180 days per year. If you already stayed in Peru 90 days and leave the country, upon your return you might get another 90 days (if you haven't already stayed 6 months during the last year) or just 60, 45 or 30 or whatever the immigration officer is happy with. No-one can tell you how the immigration officer interprets the regulations and evaluates your case.

      As you are in Peru with your car on a TIP, I highly recommend to not overstay! Police/customs has the right to impound your car and I'm sure you don't want to go there.

      Greetings
      Eva


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    Jirawat
    Jirawat · 17/04/2023
    Hello! I’m Thai citizen and I can stay up to 90 days in Peru without a tourist visa. My question is very simple… how many times can I enter Peru within this 90 days window? I will arrive in Lima, then travel to Quito, then fly back from Lima. Not very sure if they will allow me to get in Peru again or not, I tried to find this piece of information from the official site too but doesn’t seem to get it.

    Thank you so much, much appreciated!
    Jape
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      Sunflower
      Sunflower
      • LimaEasy
       · 17/04/2023
      @Jirawat
      Hello Jape,

      yes, as Thai passport holder you can travel to Peru visa-free for up to 90 days. But be aware that it's always up to the immigration officer how many days he/she allows you to stay.

      Anyway, upon entry you get an "authorization to enter and stay as a tourist" which is nothing more than an entry in the Migraciones database and a stamp in your passport. This "authorization" is a single entry permission.

      So, let's assume you get 90 days when you enter Peru. When you leave after, for example, 20 days, the remaining 70 days automatically expire. When you return to Peru a week later or so, you get a new "authorization to enter and stay as a tourist". And as before it's up to the immigration officer how many days you are given.

      Honestly, if you don't exceed your 90 days and have your flight ticket out of Peru I don't think that you have to worry being denied re-entry.

      Greetings
      Eva

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