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Tourist Visa extension in Peru

Tourist Visa extension in Peru

How to extend your tourist visa in Peru

For the past two decades, every few years Peruvian regulations changed, allowing or denying foreigners to extend their stay as a tourist in the country. Since August 2021, foreign tourists cannot extend their time in Peru anymore. However, this general “no” for tourist visa extensions was softened with the implementation of new Migraciones administrative regulations on October 22, 2023, which allow foreign nationals from member countries of the Andean Community, and only these (!), to extend their stay as a tourist again and officially abolished with the new Foreigner Law, Decreto Legislativo 1582 on November 14, 2023.

The new Foreigner Law, Decreto Legislativo 1582, published on November 14, 2023, states that foreign tourists can stay in Peru for 183 accumulated days in a 365-day period; so, half a year within one year. It further describes that in case foreign tourists don't get the full 183 days, 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.

As till today (March 2025) the administrative regulations, called TUPA, indispensable for the implementation of the new Foreigner Law still haven't been published, we don't know, which foreign nationals might one day be allowed to extend again or for which nationalities there might be restrictions or when foreigners might be able to extend or how it works. For now, the only foreign nationals, who already now can extend their stay as a tourist, are Bolivians, Ecuadorians and Colombians, which is stated in the TUPA from October 2023.

Even though it's now already over a year since the publication of the new Foreigner Law, we still can only wait and hope for more official news.

Overview

To understand what's going on with tourist visa extensions in Peru, first some important background information about the situation from May 2018 to March 2020 and from March 2020 to August 2021, and then the unpleasant situation since August 2021 and the new development that gives hope for the future since October 2023.

Tourist visa extension in Peru, May 2018 to March 2020

From May 15, 2018 to March 2020, when Covid hit Peru, tourists who got less than the from the 2017 foreigner law allowed 183 days in a 365-day period when entering the country could extend their tourist visa, for those you can enter Peru visa-free the "temporary authorization to enter and stay as a tourist" (which is nothing more than an entry in the Migraciones database while in Peru quick and easy online. The procedure was and still is called "Prórroga de Permanencia - PRPL". However, it seemed that the online extension process was only supposed to work for South American nationals according to bi- and multilateral agreements and Migraciones was a bit surprised to find that all nationalities, some with problems, could suddenly extend online.

Back then, the platform to extend a “tourist visa” was embedded in the Migraciones website - where you still, however unfunctional, can find it - and didn’t work properly. While some foreigners could extend without any problems, others got seemingly never-ending error messages from “no data record found”, to “information of the bank receipt not found”, to “requested extension days invalid”. If the problems were just the result of bad programming or that the system supposedly only was intended to work for some nationalities - which makes sense to me and seems plausible as the Banco de la Nacion payment code with which you paid for the extension under "prorroga permanencia" explicitly stated that this option is only for South Americans - we will never know.

Anyway, in June 2019, it got a bit more complicated - welcome to Peru. The Peruvian Ministry of Foreign Affairs quietly published an updated list showing which nationals need a "real" tourist visa issued by a Peruvian consulate before coming to Peru and which nationals can travel visa-free to Peru and for how long. With this new publication, the general rule to be allowed to stay 183 days in a 365-day period became outdated for most nationalities.

So suddenly and mostly unnoticed, next to Schengen State nationals, many other nationalities including, for example, US and Canadian nationals were only allowed to stay for up to 90 days in a 180-day period. Immigration officers increasingly applied the new regulations from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, giving many nationalities only the for their nationality allowed 90 days upon entry, which resulted in an increasing number of visitors in need of an extension and challenging the system.

Please see our PDF " Visas for Peru by country and allowed length of stay" at the end of this article to find out how long you can stay visa-free in Peru - this PDF is an English translation of the original from the Peruvian Ministry of Foreign Affairs which can be found here.

Tourist visa extension in Peru, March 2020 to August 2021

Then, in March 2020, Covid hit Peru, borders and airports were closed from one day to the other and thousands of tourists were stuck in the country for months. The Peruvian government assured all visitors that they can stay in the country, even with an expired "tourist visa" without having to fear any reprisals. As long as Peru is under the State of Emergency “tourist visa” extensions wouldn't be necessary and all overstaying fees would be waved. Additionally, visitors would get a 45-day grace period to leave the country after the State of Emergency is lifted.

Then in mid-2020, Migraciones - back then all offices were still closed - introduced a completely new online platform for Peruvians and foreigners, the Agencia Digital. Since then foreigners can for example change their immigration status (so apply for or change their residence visa), extend their residence visa, apply for different permits (such as the permit to sign contracts), check the status of several procedures, etc. online. One menu point of the Agencia Digital is named “Prórroga de Permanencia”, so the extension of your temporary stay which technically includes the tourist visa / authorization to enter as a tourist.

However, in March 2021 the Supreme Decree 002-2021-IN, which updated and partly changed the Peruvian foreigner law (Decreto Legislativo 1350) from 2017, and in July 2021 a new TUPA, which establishes new administrative regulations and procedures under the jurisdiction of the National Superintendency of Migration, was published. Both new texts lack any information regarding tourist visa extensions and only establish the rules and regulations for extending "real" temporary visas, such as a temporary student visa or the temporary work visa.

Tourist visa extension in Peru, August 2021 to October 2023

Despite still being in a State of Emergency, in mid-August 2021 Migraciones announced that - with air travel being possible for months now - the grace period for foreigners being in the country on an expired tourist visa /authorization to enter as a tourist is over. Starting August 20, 2021 foreigners who are in the country on an expired tourist visa / authorization to enter as a tourist have to pay the overstay fee of S/ 4.40 (0.1% of an UIT) per day they overstayed when leaving.

Furthermore, it was communicated that at the moment, the "tourist visas" of those that are already in the country are not extended anymore. Those visitors only have the option of leaving Peru or applying for a temporary or permanent residency.

Visitors who entered Peru in or after August 2021 might have noticed that they only got 90 days, which - except for a few nationalities - is now the number of days most foreigners are allowed to stay in Peru on a "tourist visa". See below pdf document "Visas for Peru by country and allowed length of stay - October 2021" in the attachments.

And even today nothing changed. Tourists still can NOT extend their tourist visa / authorization to enter as a tourist anymore.

Tourist visa extension in Peru for foreign nationals from member countries of the Andean Community since October 22

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.

Upon entry all foreign tourists get up to (!) 90 days, which - except for a few nationalities - is the number of days most foreigners are allowed to stay in Peru as a tourist in a 180-day period. But even those few nationalities, who are allowed to stay longer or who have a real tourist visa allowing them to stay longer, still only get up to 90 days upon entry.

However, while the number of days foreign tourist get when they enter the country for now seems to remain at up to 90 days, on October 22, 2023, a new TUPA, a document establishing the Migraciones administrative regulations and procedures, was published.

There you find that now 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 as a tourist for up to an additional 90 days if they don’t exceed the maximum allowed stay as a tourist of 183 days per year.

So, if you have a Bolivian, Colombian or Ecuadorean passport you can quite easily extend your stay as a tourist on the Agencia Digital (under Prorraga de permanencia).

All other nationalities be aware that tourist visa extensions are only possible for foreigners from Bolivia, Colombia, and Ecuador. According to the current regulations, other foreign tourists still cannot extend their stay.

Tourist visa extension in Peru since November 14, 2023

On November 14, 2023, a new Foreigner Law, Decreto Legislativo 1582, was published, stating that foreign tourists can stay in Peru for 183 accumulated days in a 365-day period; so, half a year within one year. It further describes 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.

At the moment (March 2025) 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 might one day be allowed to extend again or for which nationalities there might be restrictions or when foreigners might be able to extend or how it works. For now, the only foreign nationals, who already now can extend their stay as a tourist, are Bolivians, Ecuadorians and Colombians, see the chapter above).

Even though it's now already over a year since the publication of the new Foreigner Law, we still can only wait and hope for more official news.

Overstaying as a tourist in Peru

If your allowed time as a tourist in Peru is up, you either have to apply for a temporary or resident visa or leave the country. If you, however, decide to overstay, since January 1, 2025, a fine of S/ 5.35 (0.1% of an UIT) per overstayed day in 202 (S/ 5.15 per overstayed day in 2024) has to be paid when leaving the country.

Our article "Peruvian Overstay Fine for tourists" explains in detail the legal backgrounds of overstaying, consequences of overstaying, and how and where you can pay the overstay fine.

Peruvian Overstay Fine for tourists

Peruvian Overstay Fine for tourists

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    Johanka
    Johanka · 06/09/2022
    Hello Eva,
    I have a question. So I got visa for only 90 days but not only that I will exceed my 90 days, but I will definitely exceed even the 180 days. Is it still okay? Will I still pay the fine of only 4.40 soles per day?

    And I will be transferring planes-I will be taking some domestic flights during my visa-extended period already. Will it make any problems at the airports, do you know about it?
    Thank you very much for your response in advance.
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      Sunflower
      Sunflower
      • LimaEasy
       · 07/09/2022
      @Johanka Hello Johanka,

      Not sure what you mean by “I got a visa for only 90 days”. Since August of last year, most nationalities are only allowed to stay in Peru as a tourist for up to 90 days in a 180-day period. So, the 90 days you were given are the max possible at the moment.

      Anyway, for each day you overstay you have to pay 0.1% of one UIT. As one UIT in 2022 equals S/ 4,600 you have to pay S/ 4,60 per overstayed day.

      And there is no “visa-extended period”. With the payment of the S/ 4.60 you are not (!) extending your tourist visa / authorization to stay as a tourist in Peru. It’s a penalty fee or fine for overstaying your welcome, which has to be paid before leaving the country. If you are overstaying excessively and / or repeatedly, additionally, a re-entry ban for a certain time can be imposed.

      Usually, on national flights, passports and immigrations statuses aren’t checked, so you shouldn’t have a problem flying with an expired tourist visa / authorization to enter/stay as a tourist. But, it’s always possible that someone, especially at an airport, asks to see your passport. And you should be aware that as soon as your tourist visa / authorization to enter/stay as a tourist expires, you are illegally in the country.

      Greetings
      Eva
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      Luca
      Luca · 12/09/2022
      @Sunflower Hello,

      about this I can say that I wanted to fly on national flights while I was overstaying, and I contacted a couple of domestic airlines in advance to avoid problems, and they both told me "NO, your visa must not be expired". So I didn't even try to book. Perhaps nobody will check, but who knows...
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      Sunflower
      Sunflower
      • LimaEasy
       · 12/09/2022
      @Luca Thank you so much for sharing, Luca. Overstaying your allowed time as a tourist isn't optimal and officially you are illegally in the country. So, domestic airlines, of course, prefer not to transport you. However, as you said, usually no-one will check, but there is always the chance that someone will.

      Greetings
      Eva
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      Authie
      Authie · 17/09/2022
      @Sunflower “But, it’s always possible that someone, especially at an airport, asks to see your passport. And you should be aware that as soon as your tourist visa / authorization to enter/stay as a tourist expires, you are illegally in the country.”

      What you said is exactly right, my bf was initially planning to take me to Arequipa on flight but we changed destination due to the possibility of the airport checking my passport and then we will have a problem 😅
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    Nick
    Nick · 31/08/2022
    Hello Eva, have you ever heard of anyone using the CPP (Carnet de permiso temporal de permanencia) as a work around for staying longer in Peru?
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      Sunflower
      Sunflower
      • LimaEasy
       · 01/09/2022
      @Nick Hello Nick,

      Not sure what you mean by using a CPP as a workaround to stay longer in Peru.

      The objective of the CPP was and thanks to a few deadline extensions (the current one ends, when I remember correctly, at the beginning of October) still is to give foreigners who are in Peru on an irregular immigration status (so who have overstayed their temporary stay, for example, as tourist) the possibility to become legal, get access to Peru’s health and education system, and work or study.

      Even though it seems easy to get a CPP, you still have to fulfill certain requirements. One of them is (if nothing changed in the last couple of months) that you must have entered Peru before October 22, 2020 and must have paid the fine for overstaying.

      In case you can fulfill the requirements and get a CPP, you should be aware that you can only leave Peru with a special permit which is granted only 3 times per year for a maximum of 30 days each. If you leave without the permit or are outside Peru for longer, you will lose the CPP. Additionally, when the CPP is about to expire (at the beginning of the program, the CPP was only valid for one year, since January 2022 it’s two years) you can’t extend it. Either you then apply for a one of the Peruvian resident visas (you must, of course, be able then to fulfill the requirements) or you must leave the country.

      So, depending on your situation, the CPP might be a great option to stay longer in Peru or not.

      Greetings
      Eva
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      Nick
      Nick · 05/09/2022
      @Sunflower Thanks for the info I was talking to a representative from IOM and they recommended that I try getting a CPP.. I was unclear about the irregular immigration status. So, am I right in assuming that it's for foreigners who have been in Peru continuously since October of 2020? In my case I have come and gone from Peru twice since 10/2020 so I probably won't qualify?
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      Sunflower
      Sunflower
      • LimaEasy
       · 05/09/2022
      @Nick No, I think you won't qualify. Already with other similar programs before the CPP people had to have entered Peru a year or earlier and be in the country illegally.

      So, if the requirements haven't changed over the past few months, to qualify for the CPP you must have entered before October 22, 2020 and must have an irregular immigration status.

      But, you could check with Migraciones, if anything changed.

      Greetings
      Eva
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    Savi
    Savi · 28/08/2022
    Hi Sunflower

    I am from Indonesia and I got my 90 days tourist visa here and my last day would be on 1st September 2022. I am now in process of signing my work contract. After that i have to go to Interpol to obtain International Exchange Form as one of requirements to manage work visa. I would like to know can i manage the work visa in Agencia Digital after 1st September 2022? I have checked the site and there is field that i have to upload my payment proof of overstaying (if there is overstaying) as one of requirements to manage work visa.
    Is it possible to apply the work visa after that 90 days?
    Can we pay for overstaying if it is not overstay yet?
    For example, before 1st September 2022 i would like to pay for 30 days for overstaying the next days after. Are the systems synchronized and could read that i can manage all things in Agencia Digital because i have paid the overstayings?

    Thanks

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      Sunflower
      Sunflower
      • LimaEasy
       · 28/08/2022
      @Savi Hello Savi,

      If nothing changed in the last couple of months, you must be legally in Peru to apply for a resident visa (make a so called “cambio de calidad migratoria”). So, as soon as your “tourist visa” expires on September 1, you are illegally in the country and can’t apply for a work visa anymore / your visa application will be denied. And no, you can't pre-pay overstaying days.

      Due to my resident status, I unfortunately can’t check if there is a (new) field for uploading the receipt that you paid your overstay fees. Never seen it and might only apply to residents who didn’t extend their residency in time.

      So, as far as I know, you must apply for your work visa before September 1. As you won’t have all documents needed together by then, you should legally sign your work contract and have it approved by the Ministry of Labor. Then make an appointment with Interpol (waiting times are ridiculous in Lima at the moment). Once all the preparation work is done, pay the overstaying fee and leave Peru. Even though not correct (you only have 90 days in a 180-day period, so should be out of Peru for at least 3 months), return a few days later, talk to the immigration officer, show him/her your work contract and the Interpol appointment, and hope he/she gives you enough days that you can do the Interpol appointment and apply for your resident visa. When you are back in Peru, do the Ficha de Canje and apply for your work visa on the Agencia Digital.

      Greetings
      Eva
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      Savi
      Savi · 28/08/2022
      @Sunflower Hi, Eva

      Thank you for the enlightment.


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      Sunflower
      Sunflower
      • LimaEasy
       · 28/08/2022
      @Savi Hello Savi,

      I'm not sure if you know and I completely forgot to mention it in my reply above, but to legally sign a work contract in Peru when in the country as a tourist, you need the Permiso especial para firmar contratos (special permit to sign contracts). A detailed explanation and how to apply for the permit is described in the linked article.

      But the problem is that you can only apply for the permit when you are in the country legally; so, when your tourist visa is expired, you won't get the permit and can't sign your work contract correctly so that the Ministry of Labor and Migraciones are happy.

      I'm not sure if this works, but usually the permit is valid for 30 days. You could try and apply for it as soon as possible (the latest before your tourist visa expires) and hope that they still give you the 30-day validity on the permit and not only the remaining days left and your tourist visa.

      If it doesn't work, you have to leave Peru and return to be legal again, get the permit, then sign your work contract, do the approval of the contract, Interpol and the resident visa application.

      Greetings
      Eva
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    Authie
    Authie · 22/08/2022
    Hi Eva,
    Firstly thank you for your great work on this website. I really appreciate all the information I got.

    I have a concern, could you advise me please: I came to visit my bf in Mar 07 and decided to stay longer but due the cost of the change of my return flight to Msia on Sep 14 I will be overstaying past 183 days and I found out the officer only gave me 60 days 😭
    My flight is at 19:55 I know I have to pay the fine but is the bank still open? I don’t plan to overstay again when I return and I also won’t be returning anytime soon. 

    Thank you for your help 🙏🏻
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      Sunflower
      Sunflower
      • LimaEasy
       · 23/08/2022
      @Authie Hello Authie,

      Thank you for your praise!

      If you entered on March 7, 2022, and unfortunately only got 60 days, you were supposed to leave on May 6, 2022. So, by the time you are leaving on September 14, 2022, you overstayed 131 days. 131 times S/ 4.60 overstay fine is S/ 602.60 which you have to pay before leaving the country.

      You have two options to pay:

      1. Proceed to immigrations at the airport where they will calculate the overstayed days and then send you to the Banco de la Nacion, where you can pay. I’m not sure if they still have the special counters just opposite the immigration counters where people can pay their overstay fines (these were open as long as international flights departed) or if you have to pay at the Banco de la Nacion branch on the second floor (I don’t know their opening hours). But I assume (!!!) at the airport in Lima you shouldn’t have a problem to pay the fine at that time. If nothing changed cash payment only in Soles. Once you paid, you return to immigration and are free to leave.

      2. In case you are worried about being able to pay at that time and to avoid delays and running around at the airport, I recommend paying on pagalo.pe before heading to the airport. It’s quick, it’s easy. In our article “Paying administration charges and processing fees in Peru”, you find a detailed step-by-step guide on how you create an account and how you pay. Before continuing to read the rest of my reply, first check out the article otherwise you might be confused. Sounds difficult and complicated, but it's really simple.

      For paying the overstay fine, select Migraciones in the search field and then 00675-Multa Extranjeros - Exceso Permanencia (Por Día). On the next page under concepto select Multa Ext.-Exceso permanencia por dia UIT 2022 and enter the number of days you overstayed. Then either pay with any Visa or Master credit or debit card (the receipt is sent to your e-mail) or print a voucher with which you can pay at any Banco de la Nacion branch in town. Either way keep the receipt safe and present it together with your passport to the immigration officer when leaving.

      Greetings
      Eva
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      Luca
      Luca · 23/08/2022
      @Sunflower Hi, just my two cents. I paid a fine around mid February 2022 at the airport. Right before the immigration control there is the counter where you can pay. I went to the immigration control, they sent me to the counter (I could have gone directly to the counter as I knew I had to pay), and I paid by card at their POS. No problem, pretty quick
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      Sunflower
      Sunflower
      • LimaEasy
       · 23/08/2022
      @Luca Hello Luca,

      Thank you so much for taking the time to share your experience!

      It’s so good to finally have a first-hand confirmation that the counter to pay the fine is still there though not opposite the immigration counters but before them (my info was from before Covid).

      As this question comes up regularly, I highly appreciate your comment and think it will be helpful for many other travelers.

      Thanks again

      Greetings
      Eva
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      Authie
      Authie · 23/08/2022
      @Luca Hi Luca,
      Thank you for your input, I just want to clarify if this means I can use my international debit card to pay as well? 

      Thank you Eva for your quick reply, I feel relieved 😮‍💨 by the way Sunflowers are my favorite =D 
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      Sunflower
      Sunflower
      • LimaEasy
       · 24/08/2022
      @Authie Hello Authie,

      even though you might not need it anymore, yes, international debits cards are accepted on pagalo.pe as well.

      And by the way, sunflowers are my absolute favorite, I love them, they just always make me happy.

      Greetings
      Eva
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    Julie
    Julie · 20/08/2022
    Hi, thanks for the information. I am a U.S. citizen, and I wanted to extend my stay but I see that I cannot. If I cross the border, how long do I have to wait before I can re-enter? 
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      Sunflower
      Sunflower
      • LimaEasy
       · 20/08/2022
      @Julie Hello Julie,

      As US American, you most probably got 90 days when you entered. According to the Peruvian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, you can stay up to 90 days in a 180-day period. So, if you stayed three months in Peru, you should at least stay 3 months out of Peru, so that your 180-day period is finished.

      In case you try to re-enter before your 180-day period is over, you might be lucky and get another full 90 days, or you have to face an immigration officer doing his job by the book, giving you a hard time and then might only give you, as other travelers in a similar situation reported, a few days up to a month. No-one can tell you as it's always at the discretion of the immigration officer how many days he or she is willing to give you.

      All the best

      Greetings
      Eva
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    Nancy
    Nancy · 10/08/2022
    My partner is Peruvian. We are planning to marry but the paperwork is so complicated and taking a long time. If I over stay and then leave and come back (pay the fine etc.) will this affect how much time I can come back for?

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      Sunflower
      Sunflower
      • LimaEasy
       · 10/08/2022
      @Nancy Hello Nancy,

      Not sure why you feel that the paperwork for getting married in Peru is complicated. It’s usually a straightforward though time-consuming process as many side steps have to be done before you finally can tie the knot. Probably have a look at our article Marrying in Peru which hopefully makes things easier for you.

      Anyway, the problem is that you can only stay up to 90 days in a 180-day period as a tourist in Peru. So, you are allowed a max of 3 months in Peru and then have to be out of Peru for at least 3 months. If you return to Peru before your 180-day period is over (and probably even have overstayed before), you most probably won’t get the full 90 days, but anything between 3 and 30 days. If you, however, don’t overstay, be outside Peru for three months and then return, you should get another full 90 days without a problem.

      The only recommendation I can give you is to get organized and stay on the ball. As long as you are in Peru, prepare as much as possible. Try to get at least already a date for your marriage before leaving. And if you plan to apply for a family visa after your marriage, prepare your documents for this already now (or if you are outside Peru; don't forget to get your Antecendentes) and probably even get your Interpol appointment for the Ficha de Canje before leaving Peru.

      When you return to Peru before your 180-day period is over, talk to the immigration officer, tell him you are getting married on this date and, if applicable, have your Interpol appointment on that date and want to apply for a family visa. Pray that he has a heart and gives you the full 90 days. You will need it to get everything done.

      All the best

      Greetings
      Eva
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    Maria
    Maria · 06/08/2022
    Hi I need some help with the fees on my 4 year old American citizen child , we have been in peru for over a year (I have a Peruvian passport) he entered as an American .. I was wondering about the fees for the minors ??? Is it the same? 
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      Sunflower
      Sunflower
      • LimaEasy
       · 07/08/2022
      @Maria Hello Maria,

      Usually, the fee per overstayed day is 0.1% of an UIT; so, for each overstayed day in 2022 you have to pay S/ 4.60. But minors are exonerated from paying the fine. So, you shouldn’t have to pay anything for your 4-year old.

      The corresponding legislative text is somewhere hidden in the Foreigner Law. I can’t find it right now on my cell (I’m in the middle of moving and don’t have access to my computer at the moment). Sorry!

      And in case you plan to stay longer periods of time in Peru in the future, I highly recommend getting your child a Peruvian birth certificate, DNI and passport, so you won’t have any problems anymore.

      Greetings
      Eva
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      Tonya
      Tonya · 08/08/2022
      @Sunflower Is this child traveling with both parents. There is a new law that refers to minors traveling. When the over stay the 183 days they are treated like a Peruvian minor. I just left Peru in April 2022 and was turned back by immigration because of the minor child. Because of a new law put in place within the last 2 years. And then U.S. embassy was not help. If they child is traveling with both parents you are good, but if not here are things you are going to have to have before leaving. But you well not have to pay any fees for the minor.
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      Sunflower
      Sunflower
      • LimaEasy
       · 08/08/2022
      @Tonya Hello Tonya,

      yes, Peruvian and underage foreign residents need a special travel authorization if they travel alone, with only one parent or another adult. Our article "Travel" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">https://www.limaeasy.com/peru-guide/legal-stuff/travel-authorization-for-peruvian-minors-and-underage-foreign-residents">Travel authorization for Peruvian minors and underage foreign residents" explains the details.

      So in April 2022, you wanted to leave Peru with a minor who only has the US nationality and they wanted a travel permit to let you leave? Never heard that this law, which is in place for many many years, is applied to foreign non-resident visitors as well. Do you have any more info about the "new law" you mentioned?

      Greetings
      Eva
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    Chris
    Chris · 03/08/2022
    Hi. I am a U.K. national and entered Peru in October 2021 and left in February 2022. When I paid the fine for overstay I realised they only gave me 30 days instead of 90. 
    I came back in June 2022 and the immigration officer told me I had used all of my days, then wanted information on my plans and to see a return flight. Once I showed this I was given 90 days. 
    My question is, if I leave in September (and maybe overstay around a week) do you think I will have any problems to re enter the country in December? 

    Btw, you have a fantastic website. So much helpful information! 

    Thanks Chris 
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      Sunflower
      • LimaEasy
       · 03/08/2022
      @Chris Hello Chris,

      Thank you so much for your praise.

      The rules for tourists are quite simple: you are allowed to stay up to 90 days in a 180-day period (so, up to three months in Peru and at least three months out of Peru) and a combined maximum of 180 days in a 365-day period (so, up to half a year per year in Peru).

      I’m not sure if you were in Peru before October 2021 or why you only got 30 days when you entered. But actually, it doesn’t matter as even if you got 90 days you still would have overstayed.

      In case you entered for the first time in October, I don’t understand why the immigration officer told you when you entered in June 2022 that you already used all of your days. Depending on the exact date you entered and left, from October 2021 to February 2022 you used anything between 93 days (October 31 to February 1) up to 150 days (October 1 to February 28). So, you should have had at least 30 days up to 87 days left until your 180-day period ended somewhere around April.

      Anyway, with all this being said, I personally think you shouldn’t have a problem entering in December. But it’s always at the discretion of the immigration officer you have to face if he/she lets you enter (never heard of anyone being denied entry) and how many days he/she gives you. And as you already overstayed when you were in Peru from October to February and now thinking of overstaying again in September, you might be considered a repeated overstayer, might not get the full 90 days and, if overstaying at your December 2022 trip again might even be punished with a re-entry ban.

      So, I highly recommend stop overstaying. Leave Peru latest 90 days after you entered in June. Then there is no reason why you shouldn’t get the full 90 days when you come back to Peru in December 2022.

      Greetings
      Eva
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      Chris · 04/08/2022
      @Sunflower Thank you, I will leave before overstaying to help avoid any problems, 
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    Anthony
    Anthony · 25/07/2022
    I am a US citizen currently in Lima Peru.  My 183 days are almost up and I am flying back to California next week.  will I be able to extend my stay now, or will I be able to obtain a visa for excess of 6 months?  I hope to apply for a Retirement Visa on my return trip to Lima.  Information I have read so far on the internet, is either "does not apply to me" or "muddy, at best" 
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      Sunflower
      • LimaEasy
       · 25/07/2022
      @Anthony Hello Anthony,

      Are you sure you got 183 days as a tourist when you entered Peru half a year ago? If so, consider yourself extremely lucky, as since August 2021, most nationalities, including US citizens, usually are only given 90 days.

      So, it might be wise to check on the Migraciones website how many days you got upon entry and if you probably are in Peru on an expired authorization right now. Be aware that if you didn’t get 183 days, but only 90, you overstayed around 90 days and have to pay S/ 4.60 per overstayed day, so a bit over S/ 400 before you are allowed to leave.

      And no, you can’t extend anymore. And why would you do that if you are leaving Peru next week anyway? And, in case you overstayed, you can’t apply for another temporary visa or a resident visa as for that, you must be in Peru on a valid visa /authorization. So if you want to apply for a retirement visa, leave Peru, use the time abroad to get all your documents together and when you return, immediately start the retirement visa application.

      In our article “Peruvian Retirement Visa” you find all the requirements and a walk-through of the application process.

      Greetings
      Eva
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    Alexander
    Alexander · 21/07/2022
    Hello Sunflower, 

    First of all, thank you for providing a succinct yet comprehensive overview of the multitude of changes to the tourist visa system in Peru over the past few years. Much appreciated. 

    I have gone through the comment section to gather what aspects may apply to my situation but I figure I should still ask you and get your opinion/thoughts about my upcoming travel/volunteering plans in Lima, Peru. 

    I'm currently a medical student based in the US (will be traveling with a valid US passport) with plans to travel to Lima, Peru on September 26, 2022 to join a Peruvian-based non-profit health organization and support their organizational efforts from a research perspective and learn at the same time (to clarify, I will not be paid/will not earn a salary). I have been instructed from the organization's volunteer coordinator that there is no visa for volunteer work, so entering as a tourist is the correct visa. 
    visiting Peru on a "tourist visa? (particularly the first time in late September)?" Would this potentially complicate things by allowing them to question me more closely about salary

    ramifications besides paying the fine of 0.1% UTI/day overstayed? I do not and will not have another opportunity to visit Peru for quite a while after January 18, 2023, but I am concerned about the risk of acquiring a criminal record or anything

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      Sunflower
      • LimaEasy
       · 21/07/2022
      @Alexander Hello Alexander,

      Thank you so much for your nice words.

      Even though unknown to many, Peru has a volunteer visa, the so-called visa cooperante. But to get one, the organization you are volunteering for has to jump through so many hoops and conquer so many hurdles that they just can’t or won’t help their volunteers getting one. Therefore, they just recommend visiting Peru as a tourist and then volunteer.

      However, strictly speaking, you are not allowed to volunteer in Peru as a tourist. A tourist visa, for those who can travel visa-free to Peru like you as US passport holder, the "temporary authorization to enter as a tourist", allows foreigners to stay in the country for touristic and recreational purposes only, not to volunteer.

      But as there is no other visa option to volunteer legally (expect for the visa cooperante), most foreigners just volunteer at a charitable organization or institution while being officially in the country as a tourist.

      You find more detailed information about the situation in our article “Peruvian Volunteer Visa - Visa cooperante”.

      With this being said, when you enter Peru as a tourist, not having been in Peru before within the last 180 days, you will usually get 90 days.

      Not sure what you mean by “allowing them to question me more closely about salary”. Who is them? The immigration officer you have to face? You are entering Peru as a tourist, so why would they question you about your salary (which you won’t have in Peru)? They might ask what your plans are. While keeping your answer short, you could tell them you want to extensively visit this beautiful country, you always wanted to see Machu Picchu or the highlands or the jungle region, you always wanted to get to know the real Peru and its people, taste the great food and a Pisco sour or whatever; just don’t tell them you are coming to volunteer.

      When I understood correctly, you will come to Peru on September 26 and leave on January 18. So, getting 90 days you are allowed to stay until December 15, leaving 34 days you will overstay.

      While I can’t and won’t recommend overstaying, if you overstay just a few weeks, you usually won’t have to fear any consequences. When you are leaving the country, you just have to pay the overstay fine (S/ 4.60 per day you overstayed in 2022; for the 2023 it will be a bit more) and then can leave Peru without further penalties.

      While the Peruvian foreigner law allows for stricter punishments such as re-entry bans, deportation, etc. these penalties are "reserved" for foreigners excessively abusing the law, overstaying many months or years, committing crimes, being involved in drugs, destroying cultural and historic sites, etc. While you should be aware that after December 15 you are illegal in the country, you surely won’t “acquire a criminal record or anything” by overstaying a few weeks.

      Have a great time in Peru

      Greetings
      Eva
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      Alexander
      Alexander · 21/07/2022
      @Sunflower Hi Eva, 

      Thank you very much for the prompt response and clarifications! They certainly provide ease of mind/clarity to my anticipated plans. 

      1. Thanks for clarifying about the volunteer visa. I forgot that I did indeed ask the volunteer coordinator about this, and you're right. The organization used to help arrange volunteers the visa to stay for longer but is currently not able to do so.

      2. I think this was implicit in your response but I did want to double confirm this. There shouldn't be any issues with multiple exits and re-entries into Peru within the 90-day period, correct?  

      3. Great, thank you for explaining the conditions surrounding "overstaying," especially in regards to the more serious legal/criminal consequences that I don't anticipate getting myself involved in.

      Truly appreciate your help again. Looking forward to my visit and stay in Peru!

      Best,

      Alexander 
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      Sunflower
      Sunflower
      • LimaEasy
       · 21/07/2022
      @Alexander Alexander, you are allowed to stay up to (!)  90 days in a 180-day period. When you enter, you get the "temporary authorization to enter as a tourist" which is just an entry in a database and granted automatically upon entry, and in most cases allows you to stay 90 days. It's valid for a one time (single) stay only.

      So, if you leave before the 90 days you were given are over, the remaining days expire automatically. If you re-enter Peru during your 180-day period, you technically get a new "temporary authorization to enter as a tourist". The authorization isn't a multiple entry visa. So, things can go many ways, as the number of days an immigration officer gives you is completely at his / her discretion.

      If you are lucky, you might get another full 90 days, or you just get the remaining days left over from your first trip (so if you spend 40 days during your first stay, you are only given 50 days when re-entering during your 180-day period) or the immigration officer gives you any amount of days he thinks appropriate.

      Greetings
      Eva
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      Alexander
      Alexander · 21/07/2022
      @Sunflower @Sunflower

      Thank you for clarifying that. Your explanations and examples are very clear! Much appreciated!

      Best, 

      Alexander
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    Kasia
    Kasia · 20/06/2022
    Hello Sunflower, thank you very much for all the info. Please forgive me if that was already addressed in the comments, but I just wanted to make sure that I understand correctly.

    I entered Peru on the 7 of June this year and got 90 days (I am from Poland). I am having my partner joining me to travel in Peru in November, and with no extensions I would not be allowed to stay that long. My question is:  if I leave in a month, let's say after 45 days (to Chile or Bolivia) and will come back to Peru at the end of October (assuming I will get remaining 45 days of the "unused" 90 days), will my "180 days clock" reset on the 3rd of December (which it would counting from the date I have entered Peru for now - 7th of June)?
    And if so, would that mean that I  can finish my 45 days (from oryginal 90) in November and beginning of December, leave Peru on the 3rd of December  for a few days and come back with a new 90 days out of new 180 period? 
    I am sorry if that sounds a bit complicated, but essencially - is it possible that that 90 days are broken into two parts and the second one is back to back with a new stay on the new 180 period?
    Thank you so much for your help.
    Kasia
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      Sunflower
      • LimaEasy
       · 20/06/2022
      @Kasia Hello Kasia,

      Officially, you can stay in Peru as a tourist up to 90 days in a 180-day period. The 180-day period begins with your first entry; so in your case, June 7; it ends December 4. A second 180-day period would start on December 5.

      When you entered Peru, you got 90 days, meaning you could stay until September 5 and shouldn’t re-enter Peru again before December 5.

      If you don’t use the 90 days you were given and leave, for example, already after 45 days (which would be July 22), the remaining 45 days expire. But you could return to Peru in your first 180-day period without any problems and get a new “tourist visa” upon entry.

      According to the regulations, you then should only get up to 45 days. The question, however, is how many days the immigration officer gives you. It could be just the remaining 45 days; it could be less, or it could be another full 90 days. It’s completely at his/her discretion. So, you should be aware that you don’t have the right to get the full 90 days or when you reenter the full 45 days, you could get less or, if you are lucky, more.

      The same applies when you leave and return to Peru in December. Yes, then a second 180-day period starts and you should get another 90 days, but it’s up to the immigration officer if he/she gives you the full 90 days or less.

      Greetings
      Eva
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      Kasia
      Kasia · 20/06/2022
      @Sunflower Hi Eva, thank you so much for explicit break down of it all! I truly appreciate it. 
      I have another question though, before I found your page I wrote to immigration office with a similar question, and just got a reply, that states that it is 183 days in a year not 90 days in 180 days. Do you know where is that difference coming from (I have told them that I am from Poland). Here is their reply (coming from INFORMES@migraciones.gob.pe):

       "Estimado(a) Sr(a).
      Buenas tardes, gracias por contactarse con la Superintendencia Nacional de Migraciones. Respecto a la consulta le hacemos de conocimiento que, el tiempo de estadía para un ciudadano extranjero según la norma migratoria puede ser desde 01 día hasta 183 días, dentro del periodo de un año, el tiempo dependerá de la solicitud del usuario y/o la evaluación del Inspector u Oficial de migraciones responsable del control migratorio, efectivamente que se le descontaran solo los días que permanezca en el país y luego podría volver a entrar por los días restantes.

      Asimismo, indicarle que desde el 9 de Julio se aprobó el Nuevo Texto único de Procedimientos Administrativos- TUPA, a consecuencia de ello la calidad migratoria temporal de turista no es prorrogable en el territorio peruano, por lo que, si lo que usted desea extender su permanencia, podría solicitar un cambio de calidad migratoria, según las actividades que realizará en el País."

      It seems like they should have the most accurate knowladge about the regulations, but perhaps I am missing something here. Do you have any link to the official document that was announcing that 90 days in 180 period? 

      Thank you so much for that information or your input on the matter!
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      Sunflower
      Sunflower
      • LimaEasy
       · 20/06/2022
      @Kasia Hello Kasia,

      Unfortunately, Migraciones doesn’t always give the most accurate answers to questions and is usually quite “creative” when replying.

      Anyway, yes, according to the Peruvian Foreigner Law, Decreto Legislativo 1350, page 60 article 29 h or screenshot below, foreigners can stay in Peru up to 180 days in a 365-day period as a tourist, so half a year in one year. That’s the maximum.

      However, what Migraciones forgot to mention in their mail to you is that according to a publication of the Peruvian Ministry of Foreign Affairs (RREE), see page 4 or screenshot below, the max time for Polish nationals per entry is up to 90 days in a 180-day period. And if you get 2 times 90 days in two consecutive 180-days periods, you have your half a year in a year, the max allowed by the Foreigner Law.

      While the statement of Migraciones isn’t wrong per se, it’s extremely misleading as since August 2021 immigration officers go by the RREE publication and won’t give 180 days anymore when entering, just up to 90 days.

      Misleading as well mentioning that the extension of the tourist visa won’t be possible anymore with the new TUPA starting in July 2022; it’s not possible anymore since August 2021 and they should know that.

      And pointing out the option to change your immigration status from tourist to a “real” temporary visa such as a temporary work visa, a temporary student visa, temporary art visa, temporary religious visa, etc. which are valid up to one year, isn’t really helpful, if you have a look at the requirements you have to fulfil (see Decreto Supremo 002-2021-IN, page 29 of the document starting with article 71-A).

      Greetings
      Eva
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      Kasia
      Kasia · 24/06/2022
      @Sunflower Thank you very much!
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    Joe Ek
    Joe Ek · 07/06/2022
    Hello Sunflower,
    Thank you for the excellent article! 
    I am a US citizen with a Peruvian fiance. I arrived in Peru on June 14th, 2021. I left February 2nd, 2022. Obviously, I overstayed my visa. Upon departure I paid the overstay fine and even asked the gentleman if I would have any problems returning and he said no. One thing that struck me odd was that the fine did not seem to add up; it seemed as if I only paid for the days past 183 eve though I was given 90 days upon entry. Strange. But anyway I paid the fine without any drama. I have a flight booked for September 10, 2022. This would put me out of Peru for just over 7 months. Do you predict any problems for me? Has enough time passed for me to return without incident? 
    On a side note, I also had my passport renewed so I would be entering with a new passport number. 
    Thank you very much!
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      Sunflower
      Sunflower
      • LimaEasy
       · 07/06/2022
      @Joe Ek Hello Joe,

      Thanks a lot for your nice words.

      I’m not sure how they calculated your overstay fee, but when you entered in June 2021, they should have given you 183 days (they only started with enforcing the 90 days at the end of August). Or they only counted your 90 days starting from August 20, 2021, when the grace period for foreigners being in the country on an expired tourist visa /authorization to enter as a tourist was over. Or someone couldn’t count / didn’t know how to calculate the days or was just nice. Not sure.

      Anyway, I think you shouldn’t have any problem re-entering Peru in September and getting 90 days, especially as you are now traveling on a new passport. However, it’s always at the discretion of the immigration officer how many days he/she gives you.

      Greetings
      Eva
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    George
    George · 01/06/2022
    Hi there,

    I entered Peru in August 2021 and overstayed slightly and had to pay a fee as mentioned above. (I’m a UK National).

    What’s the regulations regarding re-entering Peru on a new tourist visa? I heard something about it only being allowed after passing a 365 day period from when you first entered, however I’m not too sure and can’t find official confirmation of this anywhere. I’ll be going back in August this year so wanted to see what might happen before I buy flights and try to re-enter - any thoughts or advice on this?

    Hi there,

    I asked a question a minute ago - forget that as I’ve got more specifics here. Apologies it might seem confusing but I would really like some help with this if possible.

    I arrived in Peru on the 24th July 2021, however left
    on the 21st October 2021 (this was Day 90). I came back in again on 11th December, and stayed on until the 21st February this year.

    I think in the first 180 day period (which was up until the 18th January) I overstayed 40 days, and when I then left in February I paid the fee to leave (no long discussion - simply paid and left for Brazil).

    Now here comes my question! The second 180 day period runs from 19th January until the 21st July, and during that time I stayed only 34 Days. So in total (overall) I stayed 164 days in Peru over the two 180 day periods.

    Now I’m thinking of going back to Peru in August. Having read the regulations mentioned in this thread, it seems that by the time the third 180 day period starts (22nd July), I should be clear to re-enter after this as I stayed 164 out of a possible 180 days. Does this seem right? Also do you think I might be banned from re-entering due to overstaying 40 days before?

    Thanks so much for your help!
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      Sunflower
      Sunflower
      • LimaEasy
       · 01/06/2022
      @George Hello George,

      I have combined your two comments.

      Anyway, I can’t give you a 100% guaranteed answer, as there are no regulations on how to count the 180-day periods for those visitors who have overstayed. So, here are just my two cents.

      When you returned to Peru in December 2021, you came back before your first 180-day period was over even though you already stayed the 90 days allowed and, when I calculated correctly, only were given 30 days which you “abused” by overstaying 40 days.

      But, when you return in August 2022, you haven’t overstayed the for tourists allowed maximum 183 days in a year (365 days) as laid down by the Foreigner Law Decreto Supremo 1350. So, in my opinion your third 180-day period should start either on July 19, 2022 (after two 180-day periods as described in the publication of the Peruvian Ministry of Foreign Affairs) or on July 24, 2022 (after 365 days according to the Foreigner Law).

      If you return to Peru in August, you surely won’t be banned from re-entering and, in my opinion, you shouldn’t even have a problem to get another 90 days as a new 180-day period should start. But it’s always up to the immigration officer how he or she interprets the laws and evaluates your situation.

      I wish you all the best.

      Greetings
      Eva
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    Spax
    Spax · 31/05/2022
    Hey Sunflower,

    first of all thanks for this very informative article and all the individual visa-related situations you addressed just as meticulously. You can not imagine how incredibly helpful all that input is. I also have a question. 

    I am from Germany and here on a tourist visa. I am planning to overstay my tourist visa for 2-3 weeks. Since I am planning to go on a domestic flight within Peru after my visa is expired..

    1) Will I have to worry about airlines checking my digital entry stamp? Normally not, right? And I also wont have to go past immigrations either on such a flight, right? 
    2) Upon exiting Peru, how likely is it that an immigration officer will impose an entry ban for Peru on me on top of paying the fine for overstaying? Which consequences could such an entry ban have for traveling other countries within South America? 
    3) If I am detained by the police for whatever reason when my visa is expired already, how likely is it that the police officers can check the digital entry stamp on my passport and what would be the consequences if they notice I am overstaying? 

    Thanks and keep up the good work! 
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      Sunflower
      Sunflower
      • LimaEasy
       · 31/05/2022
      @Spax Hello Spax,

      Thank you so much for your nice words. Great to hear that the information we publish is helpful.

      Answer to question 1

      Usually, there is no need to worry (even though I would), but especially at the airport, there is always a chance that someone will not only check your passport but also have a look at their computer. But it’s not the airline staff, it might be immigration officers doing random checks or police or the narcotics unit or whoever.

      If everything works as usual, at Lima’s airport you check in on the ground floor, then go to the second floor, pass the security check and  turn right to the gates for the national flights. And no, there are no immigration counters. However, there might be staff checking the passports.

      Personally, I wouldn’t fly nationally on an expired tourist visa and won’t recommend it, but under normal circumstances, you shouldn’t have a problem. But who knows …

      Answer to question 2

      If you haven’t overstayed your tourist visa in Peru (excessively) before and just overstayed two or three weeks, it’s extremely unlikely that they will punish you with a re-entry ban. Pay the S/ 4.60 per overstayed day before you leave, don’t start unnecessary discussion with the immigration officer, be friendly and you should be fine. Personally, I think that’s nothing to worry about. And the re-entry ban for Peru won’t affect travel to and in other South American countries.

      Answer to question 3

      Honestly, I can’t answer this question as there are so many variables that are unpredictable. Depending on the situation, police can and might check your immigration status, but if they just stop you for whatever reason, that’s unlikely; if you are arrested probable. If they find out that you overstayed things can go three ways, here as well depending on the severity of the situation: either you can talk your way out of it or you are asked to pay a bribe and they let you go or they go the official route and issue an “orden de salida” (extremely unlikely as you leave in a few days anyway; but it might be used in combination with a threat of jail and deportation to scare you and get more money out of you).

      Enjoy the rest of your time in Peru.

      Greetings

      Eva
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    Sarah
    Sarah · 29/05/2022
    Hi,

    I returnee to Peru today from the Ecuador border and was thankfully given a month stay. Prior to this I was in Peru from November 2021 to March 2022 and just paid a fine before crossing to Ecuador. I am recently planing to return to Canada for the summer and I asked the lady at immigration if they would allow me to return in September and she said no since the 90 days are over. I am very sad because I started a life here and have a boyfriend as well. I am not sure what my option are to be able to return in the future since it seems that it is only possible until next year. Anybody know or experienced this before? Thank you 
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      Sunflower
      Sunflower
      • LimaEasy
       · 30/05/2022
      @Sarah Hello Sarah,

      As every country around the globe Peru has laws regulating how long tourists can stay in the country. While for years, Peruvian immigration was quite lax, since August 2021 they seemingly enforce the allowed time foreigners can be in Peru more strictly. So, most nationalities are allowed 90 days in a 180-day period as a tourist; so, up to three months in Peru and at least 3 months out of Peru.

      Unfortunately, you not only overstayed your welcome by at least a month, but additionally re-entered the country before your 180-day period was over. So, you stayed already at least 4 months during your first visit, now you got another month, leaving you with only one month in two 180-day periods.

      While I personally think, you won’t have a problem to enter Peru in September, your return can go two ways: either the immigration officer you have to face, does his/her job by the book and will give you only anything between a few days and a month. Or you are lucky, no-one bothers, and you get another 90 days. The question is if you want to take the risk.

      In my opinion the best would be to wait with your return until November, so a year (two 180-day periods) after you first entered. Then, you can expect to get another 90 days. And if you plan to spend more time in Peru and, as you said, continue with your life here, you should apply for a resident visa. The times of living in Peru on a tourist visa are over.

      Sorry.

      Greetings
      Eva

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Peruvian Artisan Day
Since 2008 Peru celebrates its nearly 73,000 in the National Artisan Register (RNA) inscribed and countless non-registered artisans and crafts(wo)men with the Dia del Artesano Peruano, the Day of the Peruvian Artisan, on March 19, Saint Joseph’s Day.
Date : Wednesday, 19 March 2025
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Upcoming Events in Peru

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Apr
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May
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May
Virgin of Chapi celebration in Arequipa
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May
Festival of the Crosses

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