Peru

Entry & Travel Requirements for Traveling to Peru

3 nationality guides with verified visa requirements, safety scores and scam warnings for visiting Peru.

French Citizens

French passport holders travelling to Peru: 90 Days Visa-Free, up to 90 Days per 180-day period. Verified entry rules, fees, safety notes and FAQs for 2026.

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US Citizens

65/100 — moderate safety, increased caution

US passport holders can visit Peru visa-free — but passport validity, safety precautions and common tourist scams all need checking before you travel.

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Traveller Citizens

Most Western tourists can enter Peru visa-free, but Machu Picchu requires advance permit booking — and altitude sickness in Cusco affects nearly every first-time visitor.

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Travel Safety Guides for Peru

City-by-city safety scores, scams and emergency contacts.

Cusco

88/100

Cusco is the historic gateway to Machu Picchu and one of Peru's safest cities. Personal violent crime is exceptionally low. Primary precautions include acclimatizing to 3,400m altitude, double-checking trek operator licenses, and keeping an eye on belongings in San Pedro market.

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Lima

76/100

Lima is Peru's coastal capital. Coastal tourist districts like Miraflores and Barranco feature heavy police and Serenazgo (municipal security) patrols. Avoid unlit urban pockets after dark and stick to registered airport transportation.

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