Do China passport holders need a visa to visit PE?

Chinese ordinary passport holders need a visa to visit Peru for tourism. The one major exception: if you hold a valid US, Canada, UK, Australia, or Schengen visa or residence permit (valid at least 6 months from arrival), you can enter visa-free for up to 180 days. Peru does not grant automatic visa-free or visa-on-arrival access to Chinese ordinary passport holders. The standard route is a paper tourist visa obtained in advance from a Peruvian consulate (in China, the Consulate in Beijing), which requires an in-person interview, proof of round-trip travel, accommodation, and financial means. However, under Peru's Supreme Decree No. 069-2016-RE, Chinese nationals are exempt from the visa requirement and may enter for tourism or business for up to 180 days if they hold a valid visa or residence permit from the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, Australia, or a Schengen Area country, valid for at least six months from the date of arrival in Peru. Note that China's June 2025 visa-free trial for five Latin American countries (Brazil, Argentina, Chile, Peru, Uruguay) applies in the reverse direction (Peruvians visiting China) and does NOT exempt Chinese travelers to Peru. Travelers without a qualifying third-country visa must apply for a Peruvian tourist visa before departure. Consular fees are modest (around USD 30) and processing typically takes about 5-10 business days.