Peru Passport:
Visa-Free Countries & Entry Rules
Abroad Travel Guide – 164 destinations open to Peru passport holders without a visa arranged in advance.
Peru passport holders can currently enter 95 destinations visa-free (including simple eTA authorisations), receive a visa on arrival in 36 countries and apply online for an e-Visa in 33. An embassy visa is still required for 33 destinations. The full breakdown by category is below, based on our dataset dated 2026-10-26. Select another passport to compare, and wherever a second citizenship or residency could strengthen your passport, we will show you the way.
How It Works
Select the passport you actually travel with – your citizenship, or the country of your current residence permit. Your passport check will instantly sort every destination into five entry categories. Countries marked with the green icon have citizenship or residency programs available through Abroad Mobility.
without arranging
a visa in advance
Enter with just your passport, no visa needed. Some destinations require a simple electronic travel authorization (eTA). Permitted stay length is shown for each country.
A visa is issued when you land, usually a short form and a fee right at the border. Check the fee and permitted stay before you fly.
Apply online before you travel; approval usually arrives within a few days by email. No embassy visit needed, you land with the document ready.
A visa must be obtained before travelling, via an embassy or consulate of the destination country.
No destinations in this category.
Entry is currently not permitted for holders of this passport. Rules change; always verify before planning a trip.
About the Peru Passport
The Peru passport is in the strong tier of the passports we rank, at position 15. Holders can enter 95 destinations without a visa, and total mobility reaches 164 once eTA, visa on arrival and e-Visa access are counted. Europe is the strongest region with 43 visa-free destinations, followed by North America with 17, while Oceania is the thinnest with only 5. Visa-free travel across the Americas and Europe forms the core of its value.
Peruvians can travel to France and the Schengen area, the United Arab Emirates, Singapore and Brazil without applying for a visa. The United Kingdom requires an eTA, and Australia can be entered with an e-Visa. The United States, Canada, Japan and China still ask for a visa in advance. A second citizenship such as Malta Citizenship by Merit could add up to 18 destinations.
Visa-Free Access by Region
Peru passport holders can enter 95 destinations visa-free or with a simple eTA. Destinations with a green outline have residency or citizenship programs you can explore.
Europe 43
Asia 15
Africa 6
North America 17
How Peru Compares
| Passport | Rank | Mobility | Visa-free |
|---|---|---|---|
| #13 | 167 | 102 | |
| #13 | 167 | 106 | |
| #14 | 165 | 111 | |
| #14 | 165 | 106 | |
| #15 | 164 | 95 | |
| #15 | 164 | 95 | |
| #15 | 164 | 95 | |
| #16 | 163 | 103 | |
| #16 | 163 | 103 | |
| #16 | 163 | 101 | |
| #17 | 161 | 98 |
The top-ranked Denmark passport (#1) opens 183 destinations, 19 more destinations than the Peru passport.
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Recent Changes
Indonesiafrom Visa on arrival to Visa-free, up to 30 daysSource
Frequently Asked Questions
How many countries can Peru passport holders visit without a visa?
Peru passport holders can visit 95 destinations visa-free (including destinations that only ask for an eTA), plus 36 with a visa on arrival and 33 with an e-Visa. That gives a mobility score of 164 out of 197 destinations, based on our dataset dated 2026-10-26.
What is the Peru passport ranking?
The Peru passport ranks #15 in the Abroad Mobility passport ranking, a position shared with 2 other passports, with a mobility score of 164. The ranking covers 198 passports on 77 positions: passports with the same score share a position and the next score takes the next number. It counts destinations open visa-free, with an eTA, with a visa on arrival or with an e-Visa. The top-ranked passport is Denmark with 183 destinations.
Do Peru passport holders need a visa for the Schengen area, the United Kingdom, the United States or Canada?
Schengen area (checked against France): visa-free, up to 90 days. United Kingdom: visa-free with an eTA (electronic travel authorisation) before departure. United States: visa required, apply at an embassy or consulate. Canada: visa required, apply at an embassy or consulate. Always confirm the current rules with the official government source before you travel.
Which countries offer visa on arrival to Peru passport holders?
36 destinations issue a visa on arrival to Peru passport holders: Egypt, Armenia, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Burundi, Cambodia, Cape Verde, Comoros, Djibouti, Ghana and 26 more. Check the fee and permitted stay before you fly.
Which countries require a visa for Peru passport holders?
Peru passport holders need a visa arranged in advance for 33 destinations, including United States, Canada, Japan, China, New Zealand, Mexico, Saudi Arabia, Ireland and 25 more.
How can a Peru passport holder get a stronger second passport?
Citizenship by investment programs grant a second passport in return for an approved investment. For Peru passport holders, the programs in our database that add the most destinations are Malta Citizenship by Merit (+18 destinations, from USD $1,430,000, about 24 months), Turkey CIP (+13 destinations, from USD $12,000, about 6 months) and Saint Lucia CIP (+11 destinations, from USD $240,000, about 18 months). Abroad Mobility can help you compare eligibility, timelines and the full process.
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