🇵🇪 Peru Visa Guide for Indian Passport Holders

At a glance

Indian passport holders need a visa to visit Peru for tourism or business — unless you already hold a valid visa or residence permit from the United States, United Kingdom, Canada, Australia, or a Schengen country, in which case widely and consistently reported guidance (though not independently confirmed by us from the primary Embassy source) states you can enter Peru visa-free for up to 180 days. If you don't hold one of these qualifying documents, you'll apply directly at the Embassy of Peru in New Delhi — the only Peruvian visa-processing point in India; Peru does not use VFS Global or BLS International.

Choose your route

• Reported visa-free entry (if eligible): holding a valid US, UK, Canadian, Australian, or Schengen visa/residence permit is widely reported to exempt Indian nationals from needing a separate Peruvian visa — commonly cited conditions include at least 6 months' remaining validity on the qualifying document, and it ideally being a multiple-entry visa that has already been used at least once to enter its issuing country. Confirm your specific eligibility with the Embassy of Peru before relying on this route, since we could not verify the exact conditions from the primary source reviewed.
• Standard consular tourist visa: for Indian passport holders without a qualifying document, applied for directly at the Embassy of Peru, New Delhi — confirmed directly as the official government process for India.

Visa requirement for an Indian passport holder

A visa is required unless you qualify for the reported exemption described above. This is Peru's genuine official government process, confirmed directly on the Peruvian State Platform (gob.pe).

Where and how to apply

• All Indian applicants apply through the Consular Section of the Embassy of Peru in New Delhi — there is no VFS Global, BLS International, or other outsourced processing partner for Peru in India.
• Submit your application at least 15 calendar days before your trip, per the Embassy's own explicit requirement.
• A personal interview is part of the process — the Embassy's own guidance is clear that submitting your application and documents does not guarantee automatic approval; each case is individually assessed by the Peruvian consul, who may request additional documents during the process.

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Eligibility and passport conditions

Your passport should be valid for a period covering your entire intended stay in Peru, with adequate blank pages for entry stamps and any visa sticker.

Application steps

1. Check whether you qualify for the reported visa exemption before applying separately, and confirm directly with the Embassy if you plan to rely on it.
2. If you don't qualify, complete the visa application form (DGC-005), filling it in by hand in black ink, in block letters, using the same pen throughout to avoid any variation that could lead to rejection.
3. Gather your supporting documents (see checklist below).
4. Submit your application at the Embassy of Peru, New Delhi, at least 15 calendar days before your intended travel date.
5. Attend your personal interview as part of the assessment process.
6. Wait for the Embassy's decision — they will inform you directly by email or phone; this is only an indicative timeline, and actual processing is at the Consul's discretion.

Forms required

Form DGC-005, filled in by hand in black ink, in block letters, using the same pen throughout — two original copies are required, along with your fingerprint impression as indicated on the form. Your mobile phone number must be included.

Document checklist

Per the Embassy's own published requirements (as listed for the Delhi jurisdiction): your original passport (minimum 6 months' validity) plus a photocopy; two completed and signed DGC-005 forms (only hotel details in Peru should be entered in the relevant column); 3 fresh passport-size photos (white background, camera-clicked, with at least 80% face coverage, not previously used for any visa); a signed cover letter addressed to the Visa Officer from your employer (not required for retirees, homemakers, students, or minors); a copy of a government ID other than your passport; your personal email address; a confirmed hotel reservation in Peru; a confirmed return air ticket (or a ticket with a live PNR); and a day-wise itinerary matching your ticket.

Photo and biometric requirements

3 fresh, camera-clicked passport-size photographs with a white background and at least 80% face coverage are required — photos previously used for any other visa application are not accepted. A fingerprint impression is taken as part of the application form itself.

Fees

Widely and consistently reported guidance cites the tourist visa fee as INR 3,000, payable in cash — we were not able to independently confirm this exact figure from the primary gob.pe page retrieved during this review, so confirm the current fee directly with the Embassy of Peru before your appointment.

Processing information

The Embassy notifies applicants of their decision directly by email or phone — the Embassy's own guidance is explicit that any stated processing time is only an indicative estimate based on current trends, and actual processing time may vary at the sole discretion of the Consul.

How long you can stay

The maximum period of stay with a tourist visa is up to 183 calendar days, without the possibility of extension, whether taken as one continuous visit or multiple visits within 12 months from the date the visa was issued. However, it is the immigration officer at the port of entry who determines your actual authorised length of stay when stamping your passport — you can request an extension from Peru's National Superintendence of Migration before your initially granted period expires.

Common mistakes

• Assuming the reported US/UK/Canada/Australia/Schengen exemption applies without confirming the specific conditions (validity remaining, multiple-entry, prior use) with the Embassy directly.
• Using different ink or handwriting styles across the DGC-005 form — the Embassy's own guidance warns this can cause rejection.
• Submitting a photo previously used for another visa application — only fresh, unused photos are accepted.
• Assuming your visa's 183-day validity guarantees a 183-day stay — your actual authorised stay is set by the immigration officer at entry, which may be shorter.

Official links

• Embassy of Peru, New Delhi — Apply for a tourist visa (gob.pe)
• Embassy of Peru in India