Passport on arrival: Over 60 countries you can visit with just this document in 2026

Peruvian citizens can explore more than 60 countries in 2026 using only their ordinary passport, eliminating the need for advance visa applications. This expanded access, detailed by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, covers a wide range of destinations across continents, simplifying international travel for Peruvians.

The list of visa-free destinations spans South America, including Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, Chile, Ecuador, Guyana, Paraguay, Suriname, and Uruguay. In Central America and the Caribbean, Peruvians can visit Barbados, Belize, Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Grenada, Haiti, Honduras, Jamaica, Panama, the Dominican Republic, and several island nations like Aruba and Bonaire. Some Caribbean nations, such as the Bahamas and Saint Lucia, offer visa-on-arrival options.

Europe also presents numerous visa-free opportunities, with Peruvians able to enter countries like Germany, Austria, Belgium, Spain, France, Italy, Portugal, and the United Kingdom. The list extends to Scandinavian nations, Eastern European countries, and others such as Switzerland and Russia. Some European nations offer visa-on-arrival facilities.

In Asia and the Middle East, popular destinations like South Korea, the United Arab Emirates, Hong Kong, the Philippines, Israel, Malaysia, Qatar, Singapore, and Thailand do not require a prior visa. Japan, since July 2025, offers visa exemptions for short stays up to 90 days with an electronic passport. Several African countries, including Botswana, Morocco, and South Africa, also permit visa-free entry for Peruvian passport holders.

While many destinations offer straightforward entry, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs emphasizes that travelers should verify specific requirements for each country. These may include mandatory vaccinations, proof of travel insurance, confirmed return tickets, or electronic entry authorizations. Stay limits also vary, ranging from 30 to 180 days.