Peru entry requirements for UK travellers
Everything a UK traveller needs to know before visiting Peru: visa and passport rules, recommended vaccines with lead times, and whether you need an International Driving Permit.
Quick answer for UK travellers
- Passport
- valid 6+ months beyond arrival
- Vaccines
- 3 recommended, 5 to consider
- Driving permit
- 1968 Vienna Convention IDP if you plan to drive
Data is automatically refreshed from official UK government sources: gov.uk Foreign Travel Advice for visa and passport rules, NaTHNaC TravelHealthPro for vaccines, and gov.uk driving abroad guidance for International Driving Permits. Not medical advice - always confirm with a travel-health professional and the Peru embassy before you travel. Read our full methodology →
Entry requirements for Peru
Passport validity
Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond the date you arrive.
Visas
You can travel to Peru without a visa for tourism or short visits. If you are travelling for any other reason, check requirements with the Peruvian Consulate General in the UK (in Spanish).
When you arrive in Peru, you will normally get permission to stay for up to 90 days in a 180 day period. The 180 day period is calculated from the date of your first entry into Peru. Immigration officials can grant you a maximum of 183 days in a 365 day period as a visitor or tourist.
If you overstay, you will get a fine and you could be detained.
Source: UK Foreign Travel Advice - Peru · checked . Always confirm the latest requirements before you travel.
Vaccines for travel to Peru
Based on NaTHNaC TravelHealthPro guidance for UK travellers. Lead times assume protection is needed on the day you arrive.
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2 weeks before travelHepatitis A Recommended
Recommended for all previously unvaccinated travellers.
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Tetanus / Diphtheria Recommended
Booster recommended if last dose was more than 10 years ago.
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2 weeks before travelTyphoid Recommended
Especially recommended for those visiting friends/relatives, young children, and long-stay travellers.
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2 weeks before travelChikungunya Consider
For ages 12+. Consider for outbreak areas, long-term or frequent travellers.
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Dengue Consider
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4 weeks before travelRabies (Pre-exposure) Consider
Pre-exposure for those with high-risk activities, limited medical access, long stays (>1 month), or occupational exposure.
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Tuberculosis (BCG) Consider
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10 days before travelYellow Fever Consider
Recommended for travellers aged 9 months+ visiting Amazonian regions below 2,300m. NOT recommended for Cusco, Puno, Machu Picchu, Inca Trail, Lima, or areas above 2,300m. No entry certificate required.
Source: NaTHNaC TravelHealthPro - Peru · checked . Cross-check against NHS Fit for Travel and US CDC Traveller's Health.
Driving in Peru
To drive in Peru with a UK driving licence, you may need an International Driving Permit (IDP) under the 1968 Vienna Convention.
IDPs are issued by PayPoint (no longer the Post Office) - find an issuing store.
Peru travel: frequently asked questions
How long does my passport need to be valid for Peru?
Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond the date you arrive in Peru. Check your expiry date well in advance - renewing a UK passport currently takes around 3 weeks.
What vaccines do I need for Peru?
No vaccines are listed as required for Peru, but Hepatitis A, Tetanus / Diphtheria, Typhoid are recommended for UK travellers based on NaTHNaC guidance. Some vaccines need several weeks for full protection - book a travel clinic appointment well before you fly.
Do I need an International Driving Permit for Peru?
If you plan to drive in Peru on a UK licence, you may need an International Driving Permit issued under the 1968 Vienna Convention. UK IDPs are issued by PayPoint in person and cost £5.50.
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