Embassy
Embassy of the United Kingdom, Lima
Lima
Edificio Washington
Peru visa requirements for British citizens
British citizens do not need a visa for Peru. Show your passport at the border and stay up to 183 days.
Passport
GBR
United Kingdom
Going to
PER
Peru
No visa needed
Just show your passport at the border.
- Visa
- Not required
- Max stay
- 183 days
- Last updated
- 11 November 2026
Visa stamp (up to 183 accumulated days within a 365 day period) length determined on arrival.
What to do
Check your passport is valid for the whole stay, ideally six months beyond it.
Carry proof of onward travel and of funds; border officers can ask for both.
Note the maximum stay and count your days in Peru.
Ways into Peru
Some visitors need a visa; others can enter without one.
Visa requiredTourist visaApply before travel if you need a visa for a holiday.
- Stay
- 183 days
- Processing
- 5 days
How to apply
- Check whether you need a visa.
- Follow your local Peruvian visa office's instructions.
- Submit your documents and pay the local fee.
- Attend the required interview.
Documents required
- Passport
- Application form
- Return travel booking
- Stay booking or invitation
- Proof of funds
- Photos
- Hotel booking
- Interview
- London takes at least 5 working days after your appointment.
- You cannot do paid work as a tourist.
- Border staff set your stay; 183 days is the limit, not a promise.
Sources (26)Last updated 11 November 2026
- Superintendencia Nacional de Migraciones — services catalogue
- Foreign ministry — visa agreements publication; attachment not retrieved
- Foreign ministry — online temporary visa application and requirements
- Washington — tourist visa and official online application link
- Washington — business visa
- Foreign ministry — Washington business visa procedure
- London — visas, passport validity and processing
- London — journalist visas
- New Delhi — tourist visa, arrival and admission questions
- New Delhi — parallel tourist page with a conflicting fee
- New Delhi — business visa and transit questions
- Singapore — visa frequently asked questions, March 2026
- Rome — conditional visa exemptions
- Madrid — visa validity rules
- Foreign ministry — tourist visa
- Foreign ministry — transit visa, Barcelona procedure
- Washington — transit visa exemptions
- Migraciones — residence visa categories
- Migraciones — resident study
- Migraciones — temporary study
- Migraciones — resident worker
- Migraciones — family residence for adults
- Migraciones — investor residence
- Migraciones — retirement or permanent-income residence
- Migraciones — religious residence
- Migraciones — research residence
Embassies for this trip
For lost passports and emergencies.
Coming from United Kingdom
- Plugs A B CAdapter needed
- MoneyPEN S/
- Time+3h
- DrivingOn the rightLook left first
- LanguageAymara
- Emergency911 police
Planning your Peru trip
- Machu PicchuThis famous Inca city sits in spectacular mountain scenery. Waiting for the largest crowds to leave can make the visit quieter.
- Cusco and the Sacred ValleyCusco was the Inca capital, and many important Inca sites lie nearby.
- Nazca LinesThese huge figures are best seen from the air.
- Chan ChanThis ancient city built from earth bricks was the capital of the Chimú culture.
Scams to watch for in Peru
- Pickpocketing and theft of belongingsThieves take money or belongings from pockets and bags. Crowds and bags left out of reach make theft easier.
- Armed street robberyRobbers threaten travellers and take their belongings. Weapons may be involved. Robberies near the beach in Pimentel have also been reported in daylight.
- Taxi robbery or kidnappingA driver takes you somewhere other than your destination, where accomplices may be waiting. Someone may already be hiding in the vehicle. Travellers have been robbed, blindfolded, driven outside the city and abandoned.
About Peru
Peru is a republic on the Pacific coast of South America, spanning desert, Andes and Amazon.
- Capital
- Lima
- Money
- Peruvian sol (S/)
- Languages
- Aymara, Quechua, Spanish
- Time zone
- UTC-05:00
- Cars drive on the
- right side
- Calling code
- +51
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Questions
Do british citizens need a visa for Peru?
British citizens do not need a visa for Peru. Show your passport at the border and stay up to 183 days.
How long can british citizens stay in Peru?
Up to 183 days each visit with the no visa needed rule. Staying longer can mean a fine or a ban from coming back.
Do peruvian citizens need a visa for the United Kingdom?
Peruvian citizens need an eTA, a short online form, before flying to the United Kingdom.
Do other Europe passports get easier entry to Peru?
Andorra, Austria, Belarus, Belgium Bulgaria, and 5 more can enter without applying before they travel.
Which countries near Peru are easier for british citizens?
Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Chile Colombia, and 3 more let british citizens in without applying before travel.
What should I carry to Peru?
Check your passport is valid for the whole stay, ideally six months beyond it. Carry proof of onward travel and of funds; border officers can ask for both.
What money is used in Peru?
Peruvian sol (S/). Carry some cash for arrival, especially if a visa fee is paid at the border.
What language do people speak in Peru?
Aymara, Quechua and Spanish.
How strong is the United Kingdom passport?
It ranks #7 and reaches 155 destinations without applying ahead.
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