Peru visa-free entry for citizens of France: 2026 entry rules
No, citizens of France do not need a visa for a short stay in Peru (up to 90 days within 180 days).
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Travellers from France do not apply for a visa for a tourist stay in Peru, but border control still asks for a file.
How long can citizens of France stay in Peru?
90 days within 180 days
Visa-free entry allows a stay of 90 days within 180 days. To stay longer, study or work, a visa is generally required.
What to show at the border of Peru
Visa-free entry is not automatic: border officers can refuse boarding or entry if the file is incomplete. Expect to be able to show:
- Valid passport
- Proof of accommodation
- Return or onward ticket
- Proof of sufficient funds
A usual minimum, not the official list: check it against the official source before you travel.
Other visa types for Peru
A tourist stay is not the only purpose. These are the other permits the destination issues and that your nationality is eligible for, each with its own fee and processing time.
- Business visa
- Work visa
- Student visa
- Family Reunification
- Rentista visa
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- For visa applications to Peru, the applicant's presence is mandatory from the age of 12
- Only persons with the right of residence in Peru can submit a visa application in Peru
- For the Working Holiday Visa (WHV), you must have sufficient savings (minimum €2,500) and a clean criminal record
- Visa applications are accepted by appointment only at the Consular Section of the French Embassy in Peru
- For the WHV, no specific language level or diploma is required
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