Embassy
Embassy of North Korea, Lima
Lima
Calle Guillermo Marconi 325
Peru visa requirements for North Korean citizens
North Korean citizens need a visa for Peru, from its embassy or consulate.
Passport
PRK
North Korea
Going to
PER
Peru
Visa needed
Apply before travel if you need a visa for a holiday.
- Visa
- Required
- Last updated
- 11 November 2026
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 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
- 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 North Korea
- Plugs A B CAdapter for some
- MoneyPEN S/
- Time−14h
- DrivingOn the rightSame as home
- 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 north korean citizens need a visa for Peru?
North Korean 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.
Does a US, UK or Schengen visa help north korean citizens enter Peru?
We have no record of Peru relaxing its rules for north korean citizens who hold another country's visa. Check with the embassy before you rely on one.
Do peruvian citizens need a visa for North Korea?
Peruvian citizens need a visa for North Korea, from its embassy or consulate.
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 north korean citizens?
Guyana, Suriname, Dominica, Haiti Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, and 3 more let north korean 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 North Korea passport?
It ranks #97 and reaches 33 destinations without applying ahead.
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