🇲🇽Mexico

🇵🇪PeruMX-PE

Mexico to Peru visa requirements

Q: Wasn't there a visa requirement announced in 2024?

Yes, Peru announced a reciprocal visa requirement on 8 April 2024, but it was rescinded by Supreme Decree No. 012-2024-RE on 11 April 2024 before taking effect. Visa-free access remains in place.

Q: How many days will I actually get on arrival?

Although the legal maximum is 183 days per year, immigration officers commonly grant 90 days. Confirm your stamped/recorded allocation at entry.

Q: Do I need to fill out a paper entry form?

No. Peru uses a fully digital Andean Migration Card (TAM). Your entry is recorded electronically; you can retrieve proof online if a hotel or authority requests it.

Q: What do I need to show at immigration?

A valid passport and, if requested, proof of onward/return travel, accommodation and sufficient funds.

Q: Does the Schengen 90/180 rule or ETIAS apply to Peru?

No. Peru is in South America and is not part of the Schengen area, so neither the Schengen short-stay rule nor ETIAS applies.

Mexican ordinary passport holders do NOT need a visa for tourism in Peru. They enter visa-free for up to 183 days per year (immigration officers typically grant 90 days at the border) using a valid passport and the digital Andean Migration Card (TAM). As of June 2026, holders of an ordinary Mexican passport can travel to Peru for tourism without any visa. Peru briefly announced (8 April 2024) a reciprocal visa requirement for Mexicans after Mexico imposed visas on Peruvians, but it was rescinded days later by Supreme Decree No. 012-2024-RE on 11 April 2024 before ever taking effect, restoring full visa-free access. Mexicans may stay up to 183 days within a one-year period; in practice Peruvian immigration usually stamps 90 days on arrival, and extensions or fresh allocations are at the officer's discretion. Entry is recorded through Peru's fully digital Andean Migration Card (Tarjeta Andina de Migracion / TAM) - there is no paper form and no entry fee. Travelers should carry a passport valid for the duration of stay (a 6-month validity buffer is widely recommended), proof of onward or return travel, and evidence of sufficient funds and accommodation, any of which may be requested at the border. Peru is in South America and is not part of the Schengen area, so the Schengen 90/180 rule and ETIAS do not apply.

VISA-FREETOURISMMULTIPLE ENTRYLast verified 2026-05-30

For guidance only — visa rules change with little notice. Always confirm directly with the destination's embassy or foreign ministry before booking non-refundable travel. Information here applies to ordinary (non-diplomatic) passports unless noted.

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/01 — The numbers

Key facts

Last verified 2026-05-30

Visa type

Visa-free entry (no visa required) - digital Andean Migration Card (TAM)

Maximum stay

Up to 183 days per year; typically 90 days granted on arrival

per entry

Entries

Multiple

from issue date

Visa fee

0 (no visa or entry fee)

consular fee only

Processing time

None - status granted at the port of entry

standard track

Validity

183 days total within a rolling one-year period

from issue date

/02 — The process

How to apply

/01

Confirm your passport is valid

Ensure your ordinary Mexican passport is valid for your entire stay; a buffer of at least 6 months beyond entry is strongly recommended to avoid problems.

· Passport· 6-month buffer advised

/02

Book onward or return travel

Purchase a return or onward ticket. Peruvian immigration may ask for proof you intend to leave within your authorized stay.

· Onward ticket· Proof of exit

/03

Prepare supporting documents

Carry proof of accommodation (hotel booking or host details) and evidence of sufficient funds for your trip in case immigration requests them.

· Accommodation· Funds

/04

Travel to Peru

No visa application or pre-registration is needed. Fly or arrive at a Peruvian port of entry such as Lima Jorge Chavez International Airport (LIM).

· No pre-arrival visa

/05

Clear immigration and receive your TAM

Present your passport. Entry is logged electronically via the Andean Migration Card (TAM); confirm how many days you were granted (commonly 90, up to 183 possible).

· Digital TAM· Check granted days

/06

Track your authorized stay

Do not overstay. Total stay must not exceed 183 days in a one-year period; overstaying triggers daily fines payable on exit.

· 183-day limit· Overstay fines

/03 — The paperwork

Required materials

10 items

Personalized checklist

Mexico -> Peru · Visa-free entry (no visa required) - digital Andean Migration Card (TAM)

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Visa typeTravel date

Deadline reminderAdd a date before export

RecommendedOrdinary Mexican passport valid for the full stay (6-month buffer recommended)

Original passport; keep the blank pages and remaining validity required for this route

required

RequiredReturn or onward travel ticket

Bookings, itinerary, or confirmations matching the requested stay dates

required

RecommendedProof of accommodation in Peru

Provide a clear scan, digital file, or original as requested by the official channel

recommended

RecommendedEvidence of sufficient funds for the trip

Bank, income, or asset proof with clear name, date, and balances

recommended

RecommendedTravel/medical insurance

Provide a clear scan, digital file, or original as requested by the official channel

recommended

RecommendedNote the number of days granted on your digital TAM entry

Provide a clear scan, digital file, or original as requested by the official channel

recommended

OptionalYellow fever vaccination if visiting Amazon/jungle regions

Provide a clear scan, digital file, or original as requested by the official channel

optional

OptionalCopies of itinerary and hotel bookings

Bookings, itinerary, or confirmations matching the requested stay dates

optional

ConditionalOfficial application form or online application

Official form; submit online or print and sign as instructed

Visa-free routes usually do not require a visa form; submit any arrival card or authorization if required.

RequiredFlight and hotel itinerary

Confirmed or agency-arranged itinerary when the route guide requires it

Use dates that fit the allowed stay and visa validity.

Official sourcesFragomen - Peru: Visa-Free Entry Reinstated for Mexican Nationals Newland Chase - Peru: Visa Exemption Reinstated for Mexican Passport Holders EY - Peru rescinds new rule requiring Mexican nationals to obtain a visa

Application link included: Fragomen - Peru: Visa-Free Entry Reinstated for Mexican Nationals

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/04 — The cost

Fee breakdown

All-in estimate

Line itemAmountSource

Tourist visa fee0Not applicable - Mexicans enter visa-free

Andean Migration Card (TAM)0Free, digital, issued at entry

Overstay fine~USD 1 per dayCharged at departure if you exceed authorized stay; paid to Migraciones

Total estimate0 — 0incl. all

/05 — The wait

Processing time

Entry at port of arrival

Immediate

Status granted on arrival by an immigration officer; no application or waiting period. The digital TAM records your entry automatically.

/06 — The risks

Common refusal reasons

by frequency

/01

Pacific Alliance partnership

Mexico and Peru are both members of the Pacific Alliance, which promotes free movement of people and goods, supporting mutual visa-free travel.

High

/02

Tourism and short business visits

Mexicans visit Peru visa-free for tourism, family visits and business meetings within the 183-day allowance.

High

/03

Brief 2024 reciprocity dispute resolved

A short-lived visa requirement was announced in April 2024 but rescinded before taking effect, restoring visa-free access.

Medium

/04

Long stays beyond 183 days

Travelers planning to stay longer than 183 days per year, work, or study still need an appropriate visa.

Low

/07 — On arrival

After you land

/01

Immigration

Keep your passport, visa or exemption proof, return ticket, and accommodation details ready for border inspection.

/02

Customs

Review the destination's customs rules before travel and declare restricted goods or large cash amounts when required.

/03

Connectivity

Check whether airport SIMs, eSIMs, or roaming are the best option for your route before arrival.

/08 — The history

Policy changelog

since 2024

2026-05-30 · major

Mexico to Peru route verified

Confirmed via Fragomen, Newland Chase and EY that Mexican ordinary passport holders remain visa-free for Peru (up to 183 days/year) after the April 2024 visa requirement was rescinded by Decree 012-2024-RE.

/09 — The questions