Embassy
Embassy of Peru in India
D-2/5, Vasant Vihar
Peru visa requirements for Indian citizens
Indian citizens need a visa for Peru, from its embassy or consulate.
Passport
IND
India
Going to
PER
Peru
Visa needed
Apply before travel if you need a visa for a holiday.
- Visa
- Required
- Last updated
- 11 November 2026
Make your trip easier
Do you already have any of these?
Some countries make entry easier if you hold a valid visa or residence permit from another country.
Special rules for Indian citizens in Peru
- Nationals of India who have a valid Australia, Canada, UK, US or Schengen Area visa or permanent resident permit can stay a visa-free up to 180 days within any 365-day period for tourist or business purposes.
What to do
Find Peru's embassy or consulate that covers where you live.
Prepare the application form, photos, bank statements and travel bookings.
Book an appointment early; processing can take several weeks.
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Ways into Peru
Some visitors need a visa; others can enter without one.
Visa not required For your passportChina and India exemptionChinese and Indian travellers may enter without a visa using certain foreign documents.
- Stay
- 180 days
- Fee
- Free
How to apply
- Check your foreign visa or permanent residence qualifies.
- Carry that document and your passport.
Documents required
- Passport
- Foreign visa or permanent residence proof
- Documents must come from US, Canada, Australia, UK or a Schengen country.
- A foreign visa must have enough time left; permanent residence is another way.
Visa requiredTourist visaApply before travel if you need a visa for a holiday.
- Stay
- 183 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
- New Delhi lists both 2550 INR and 3000 INR; confirm first.
- 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
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Coming from India
- Plugs A B CAdapter for some
- MoneyPEN S/
- Time−10h 30m
- 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
Are there special rules for Indian citizens visiting Peru?
Do indian citizens need a visa for Peru?
Indian citizens need a visa for Peru, from its embassy or consulate.
Where do I apply for a Peru visa?
At Peru's embassy or consulate that covers where you live. Book an appointment early, as it can take several weeks.
Is it easier to visit Peru if I already have a US, UK or Schengen visa?
With a valid visa or residence permit from Schengen, US, UK, Canada and Australia, the rule becomes "no visa needed" for up to 180 days.
Do peruvian citizens need a visa for India?
Peruvian citizens need an eVisa for India. Apply on the official website.
Do other Asia passports get easier entry to Peru?
Brunei, Georgia, Hong Kong, Indonesia Israel, and 5 more can enter without applying before they travel.
Which countries near Peru are easier for indian citizens?
Barbados, British Virgin Islands, Dominica, Grenada Haiti, and 3 more let indian citizens in without applying before travel.
What should I carry to Peru?
Find Peru's embassy or consulate that covers where you live. Prepare the application form, photos, bank statements and travel bookings.
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 India passport?
It ranks #79 and reaches 53 destinations without applying ahead.
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