🇦🇺AUSTRALIA

🏳PEAU-PE

Do Australia passport holders need a visa to visit PE?

Q: How long can I stay in Peru without a visa?

Up to 90 days per entry at the officer's discretion. Peruvian law permits up to 183 days within a 365-day period, but 90 days is what is typically granted and it cannot be extended for tourism.

Q: Is there any online form or eVisa to complete before arrival?

No. There is no eVisa, ETA, or pre-arrival form for short tourism. Your entry is logged electronically on the Virtual Andean Migration Card (TAM Virtual) by the officer.

Q: What documents should I carry on arrival?

A passport valid 6+ months beyond your stay, a confirmed onward/return ticket, proof of accommodation, and evidence of sufficient funds. Officers may request any of these.

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 90/180 rule nor ETIAS applies.

Q: What happens if I overstay my permitted days?

You must pay a fine for each day of overstay when you leave the country. Stay within the days granted at entry to avoid penalties.

No. Australian ordinary passport holders do not need a visa to visit Peru for tourism. You are admitted visa-free at the port of entry, typically for up to 90 days. Australia is on Peru's visa-exemption list, so Australian ordinary passport holders can travel to Peru for tourism without applying for any visa, eVisa, or ETA in advance. On arrival, an immigration officer grants a stay of up to 90 days (Peruvian law theoretically allows up to 183 days per 365-day period, but in practice 90 days is what is issued, and it cannot be extended in-country for tourism). Your entry is recorded electronically on the Virtual Andean Migration Card (Tarjeta Andina de Migracion / TAM Virtual) - paper cards have been phased out. You must hold a passport valid for at least 6 months beyond your stay and should be ready to show proof of onward/return travel, accommodation, and sufficient funds. Peru is in South America and is NOT part of the Schengen area, so the Schengen 90/180 rule and ETIAS do not apply. Tourist entry does not permit paid work or business activity.

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 (visa exemption on arrival)

Maximum stay

Up to 90 days per entry (granted at officer discretion)

per entry

Entries

Multiple entries permitted; up to ~183 days total per 365-day period

from issue date

Visa fee

0 (no visa fee)

consular fee only

Processing time

None - admission decided at the border

standard track

Validity

Stay begins on date of entry; passport must be valid 6+ months

from issue date

/02 — The process

How to apply

/01

Confirm your passport validity

Ensure your Australian ordinary passport is valid for at least 6 months beyond your planned departure from Peru, with at least one blank page for the entry stamp.

· 6 months validity· Blank page

/02

Book onward or return travel

Hold a confirmed onward/return ticket out of Peru. Airlines and Peruvian immigration may ask to see proof you intend to leave within the permitted period.

· Return/onward ticket

/03

Prepare supporting documents

Have proof of accommodation (hotel booking or host details) and evidence of sufficient funds for your stay in case an officer requests them.

· Accommodation proof· Proof of funds

/04

Travel to Peru - no visa needed

Fly or cross into Peru without any pre-arranged visa. There is nothing to apply for online before departure for short tourism.

· No advance visa· No eVisa

/05

Clear immigration at the border

Present your passport. The officer records your entry on the Virtual Andean Migration Card (TAM Virtual) and grants a stay of up to 90 days. Confirm the number of days you were given.

· TAM Virtual· Check days granted

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Depart before your permitted stay expires

Leave Peru on or before the date your stay expires. Overstaying triggers a per-day fine payable at departure.

· Avoid overstay· Exit fine if late

/03 — The paperwork

Required materials

8 items

Personalized checklist

0 / 8 complete

Australian ordinary passport valid 6+ months beyond stay

required

At least one blank passport page for entry stamp

required

Confirmed onward or return ticket

required

Proof of accommodation in Peru

recommended

Evidence of sufficient funds for the trip

recommended

Travel insurance covering medical care and high-altitude regions

recommended

Yellow fever vaccination certificate if visiting jungle/Amazon areas

recommended

Note the number of days granted at entry on the TAM Virtual

recommended

Track your progress · save & email a copy

/04 — The cost

Fee breakdown

All-in estimate

Line itemAmountSource

Tourist visa fee0No visa is required for Australian tourists; entry is free.

Overstay fine~USD 1.27 per dayCharged per day of overstay (approx. 0.1% of a UIT tax unit), payable on departure. Indicative only.

Total estimate0 — 0incl. all

/05 — The wait

Processing time

Visa-free entry at port of arrival

At the border (minutes)

No application or processing time. Admission and the stay period are decided by the immigration officer on arrival and recorded electronically.

/06 — The risks

Common refusal reasons

by frequency

/01

Australia is on Peru's visa-exemption list

Australian ordinary passport holders are explicitly exempt from a tourist visa for short stays in Peru.

High

/02

Stay capped at 90 days in practice

While law allows up to 183 days/year, officers grant up to 90 days and tourist stays cannot be extended in-country.

High

/03

Documents may be checked at the border

Officers can ask for onward tickets, accommodation, or proof of funds before admitting you.

Medium

/04

Overstaying incurs a fine

Remaining beyond the granted period results in a per-day penalty paid when leaving Peru.

Medium

/05

No work or paid activity on tourist entry

Visa-free admission is for tourism/short visits only; employment or business work requires the 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

Australia to Peru route verified

Confirmed via Smartraveller, Peru visa policy (Wikipedia compilation of MIGRACIONES rules) and Australian-market visa references that Australian ordinary passport holders are visa-free for tourism, granted up to 90 days at entry recorded on the TAM Virtual. Peru confirmed outside Schengen/ETIAS.

/09 — The questions