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How to get Visa for Peru and Machu Picchu?

Some countries need a Visa to visit Peru in South America. Getting this document is easy. You only need to approach the consulate of Peru in the country of your residence and request it with the following requirements: your passport, air ticket, photos, application form and, finally, a personal interview.

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Which countries do not need a Visa for Peru?
All the countries of South America and the European Union as well as the United States, Canada, Mexico, Japan, South Africa, Australia and New Zealand only need your passport to visit Machu Picchu in Peru.

Which countries need a Visa to go to Peru?

  • Most countries only need a passport to enter Peru as tourists.

This is the list of countries that require Visa to visit Peru:

Europe : Georgia, Bosnia Herzegovina, Azerbaijan, Albania.

Asia : Vietnam, Uzbekistan, Turkmenistan, East Timor, Tajikistan, Syria, Laos, North Korea, Qatar, Pakistan, Nepal, Mongolia, Maldives, Lebanon, Libya, Kuwait, Kyrgyzstan, Kazakhstan, Jordan, Iraq, Iran, India, Emirates United Arab Emirates, China, Cambodia, Bhutan, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Saudi Arabia, Afghanistan, Armenia.

Africa : Angola, Botswana, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cape Verde, Benin, Cameroon, Congo, Ivory Coast, Chad, Comoros, Djibouti, Egypt, Ethiopia, Eritrea, Gabon, The Gambia, Ghana, Guinea, Guinea Bisau, Equatorial Guinea, Kenya, Lesotho, Liberia, Madagascar, Malawi, Mali, Morocco, Mauritius, Mauritania, Mozambique, Burma, Namibia, Nigeria, Central African Republic, Rwanda, Western Sahara, Sao Tome and Principe, Senegal, Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Somalia, Sudan, Swaziland, Sri Lanka, Tanzania, Togo, Tunisia, Uganda, Yemen, Zaire, Zambia, Zimbabwe.

America : Cuba, El Salvador, Guatemala, Haiti, Honduras, Nicaragua.

What types of visas are there?

There are several types of visas, which can be divided into temporary and residence.

  • Temporary visas

    Temporary visas allow a limited time of visit depending on the type of trip. There are temporary visas for: a) tourists, b) business, c) business ABTC, d) students, e) artists, f) religious, g) crew members and h) diplomats.

  • Residence visas

    Residence visas allow you to stay for a long time (renewable) or an indefinite term. There are residency visas for: a) official family, b) resident family, c) religious, d) student, e) worker, f) independent, g) diplomats and h) rentier immigrant.

How long does a visa allow in Peru?

A tourist visiting Machu Picchu will usually request a temporary tourist visa, which allows a maximum stay of 183 days in Peru.

These are the maximum stay times in Peru according to the type of Visa:

Temporary visas:

Type of visaMaximum place of permanence
Tourist183 days without expansion.
Business183 days without expansion.
Students90 days with extension for 1 year.
Artists90 days with 30-day extension.
Religious90 days with extension for 1 year.
Crewmen48 hours with extension for 15 days.
Diplomat90 days with extension.

Residence visas:

Type of visaMaximum place of permanence
Family1 year with extension.
Employee1 year with extension.
Students1 year with extension.
Religious1 year with extension.
Independent1 year with extension.
DiplomaticLimited time by the Government of Peru.
Rentier immigrantUndefined.

Requirements to obtain your Visa

  • Passport or valid travel document.
  • Airplane ticket to Peru (round trip).
  • Payment of the ‘Consular Rights Fee’.
  • Visa Application Form.
  • 2 passport size photos with white background.
  • Personal interview.

Visa to Peru for tourists
In addition to the documents necessary to obtain the Visa, the tourist who wishes to go to Peru to visit Machu Picchu needs the hotel reservation or printed tour as well as prove economic solvency for the period that will remain in Peru.

How to obtain your Visa?

Foreigners who need a Visa to visit Peru should follow the following steps:

  • Go to the embassy of Peru in your country of residence.
  • Present the general requirements to obtain a Visa: passport, air ticket receipt, application form, photos and pay the fee for consular fees.
  • Carry out the personal interview.
  • Present special requirements (depending on the type of Visa you request). Tourists must present: hotel reservation ticket and economic solvency accreditation during the trip.
  • If the Embassy of Peru approves your request, you will receive your Visa as soon as possible. The period of validity depends on the type of Visa chosen (the Tourist Visa is valid for 183 days).

How to visit Machu Picchu once in Peru?

If you already got your Visa to Peru, you just have to follow these steps to know Machu Picchu:

  • Once in Peru you must take a plane to the city of Cusco since the only international airport is located in Lima, capital of the country.
  • In Cusco, if the visitor did not acquire a tour, he must buy his entrance Machu Picchu as well as his train ticket. However, it is best to buy these tickets online in advance.
  • To visit Machu Picchu you only need to present your entry ticket as well as your passport or identity document (Visa is not necessary).
  • In Cusco, in addition to Machu Picchu, you can visit the Sacred Valley of the Incas, do adventure sports, tour the city and much more.

Tips for your trip to Peru

  • If you need a Visa to go to Peru, process the document in advance. Remember that the tourist visa is valid for 1 year and that the maximum period of stay in Peru is 183 days.
  • If you already got your Visa, book your tour or buy your ticket to Machu Picchu online 2 or 3 weeks in advance. There is an official sales website as well as tourist agencies that offer the tickets.
  • Also purchase your train ticket on the Peru Rail or Inca Rail websites.
  • In Peru, always carry your Visa, passport, identity document or university card, as the case may be.
  • Take care of your personal belongings in public places. Keep a copy of your passport or identity document to use in case of theft or loss.

 

By Ticket Machu Picchu – Last updated, August 15, 2024

 

Everything you need to visit Machu Picchu is here!

Your ticket to Machu Picchu

This ticket is the only ticket that allows entering the Wonder of the World. Reserve your income easily and securely. Remember that there are discounts for university students, minors and citizens of Peru, Colombia, Ecuador and Bolivia.

Your transport to the train station

Do not you know how to approach the train station? Book the transfer to the station and forget the subject. The services leave and return punctually from the city of Cusco. Choose between shared or private options.

Your Train Ticket to Machu Picchu

The train trip is the safest, fastest and most convenient way to get to Machu Picchu. Choose between the two Expedition and Vistadome services. Pay with a discount for children and avoid the hassle of queuing in Cusco to purchase this ticket.

Your Bus Ticket to Machu Picchu

The last section to reach Machu Picchu is on a bus trip from Aguas Calientes. Choose the trip to climb, return or both. Avoid long queues the day of your visit. Take advantage of discounts for children and travel safely.

Your Official Tourist Guide

The visit to Machu Picchu with a tour guide is the best way to know the Wonder of the World. Choose between the shared or private option and in the language of your choice: English, Spanish, Portuguese or French. Here are the best guides of Peru.

Tour to Machu Picchu All Included

Forget the tickets, preparations and entrust your trip to Machu Picchu to the experts. The tours offer pick up, transfer, train ticket, bus, tour guide and entrance to Machu Picchu. There is also option to enter Huayna Picchu and lunch buffet.