🇵🇪 Peru visa requirements for French citizens
No visa needed — French citizens can stay in Peru visa-free for up to 90 days.
Entry rules for France passport holders
Holders of a valid passport from France can travel to Peru for tourism or short business trips without applying for a visa, for stays of up to 90 days. You'll typically just need a passport valid for at least six months beyond your arrival date, and you may be asked to show proof of onward travel or sufficient funds at the border.
The 90-day limit applies to the visit itself — if you plan to stay longer, work, or study in Peru, you'll need to apply for the appropriate visa or permit before traveling.
Entry rules can change at short notice. Always confirm current requirements with the official Peru immigration authority or your nearest embassy before booking.
How this compares
The French passport ranks #4 worldwide, opening 165 destinations without a visa arranged in advance (127 visa-free, 30 with a visa on arrival and 8 with an eTA). Peru is one of them.
The arrangement is reciprocal: Peruvian citizens traveling to France face the same requirement (visa-free · 90 days).
Across South America as a whole, 11 of 12 destinations are open to French travelers without arranging a visa in advance.
About Peru
- Capital
- Lima
- Region
- South America
- Currency
- Peruvian sol (S/ )
- Languages
- Aymara, Quechua, Spanish
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Frequently asked questions
Do French citizens need a visa for Peru?
No visa needed — French citizens can stay in Peru visa-free for up to 90 days.
How long can French citizens stay in Peru without a visa?
French citizens can stay in Peru for up to 90 days visa-free. Longer stays require a visa or residence permit arranged in advance.
What currency is used in Peru?
The currency in Peru is the Peruvian sol (S/ ). The capital city is Lima.
Is this information up to date?
Current status: Visa-free · 90 days for French citizens traveling to Peru. This page is built from the open Passport Index dataset, which was last updated on 2025-01-12. Visa rules can change between dataset updates, so always confirm with the Peru embassy or immigration authority before booking.
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Source data last updated 2025-01-12.