How to Apply for a Visa: Peru
You may not need apply for a visa ahead of time to travel to the country of Peru for the Magical Machu Picchu Trek. A tourist entry stamp is free and can be obtained at the airport with a current passport that is valid for at least six months past the date of entry. The passport must also have two free pages in the visa section.
The applies to all citizens of the countries listed below:
North America: Citizens of the United States, Canada and Mexico
Central America: Citizens of most Central American countries except Costa Rica, Cuba, El Salvador, Guatemala, Haiti, Honduras, Nicaragua, and the Dominican Republic.
South America: Citizens of all South American countries
Europe: Citizens of all countries within the European Union and Switzerland
Africa: Citizens of South Africa
Asia: Citizens of Brunei, Indonesia, Israel, Japan, Laos, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore and Thailand
Oceania: Citizens of Australia and New Zealand
Click here to find out more about visas for Peru.
UK ETA – for anyone transiting through the UK
Effective January 8, 2025, all U.S. citizens transiting the UK or traveling to the UK for tourism, family visits, business meetings, conference, or short-term study for 6 months or less will require an Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA) prior to travel.
Here is a link to information on the ETA. The cost is 10 euros per person and can be paid by credit card. Note that processing can take up to three days or more.
The easiest way to apply is to use the phone app UK ETA. To use the app, you will need a photo of your passport and a photo of yourself. If you are applying on behalf of someone else, you can apply online rather than using the phone app. Here is a link with information for the application process.