Peruvian visa for Canadian citizens
A visa is NOT required for Canadian passport holders visiting Peru for a short-term stay: 90 days.
Visa requirements:
| Visa type | Purposes | Visa requirements | Allowed stay |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist visa | For Canadian citizens to enter Peru for a short-term tourism purpose. | Not required | 90 days |
| Evisa | Peru e-visa for Canadian citizens | Not Available | |
| Visa on arrival | Peru visa on arrival for Canadian citizens | Not Available | |
Peru tourist visa requirements:
- Holding Canadian passport that is valid for six months beyond the period of the intended stay in Peru.
- Proof of onward travel (departure) from Peru.
If you are looking for Peru visa information, such as available types of visas, or how to apply from Canada, we recommend you visit or contact the embassy or consulate of Peru nearest your place of residence.
- Ottawa: The Embassy of Peru in Ottawa, Canada (Working hours: Close now)
- Winnipeg: The Honorary Consulate of Peru in Winnipeg, Canada (Working hours: Open now. Close in 46 minutes)
- Quebec: The Honorary Consulate of Peru in Quebec, Canada (Working hours: Close now)
- Calgary: The Consulate of Peru in Calgary, Canada (Working hours: Open now. Close in 1 hours 46 minutes)
- Montreal: The Consulate General of Peru in Montreal, Canada (Working hours: Close now)
- Toronto: The Consulate General of Peru in Toronto, Canada (Working hours: Close now)
- Vancouver: The Consulate General of Peru in Vancouver, Canada (Working hours: Open now. Close in 2 hours 46 minutes)
Peru visa applications & requirements (For reference purposes only, please visit the nearest Peru diplomatic mission offices to Canada for guidance)
Tourism Statistics Chart
The line chart shows the number of visitors from Canada traveling to Peru from 2008 to 2018.
| Year | Number of visitors (Canada) estimated | Change (%) |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 79,114 | N/A |
| 2009 | 79,889 | 0.98% |
| 2010 | 76,787 | -3.88% |
| 2011 | 75,236 | -2.02% |
| 2012 | 79,889 | 6.18% |
| 2013 | 76,011 | -4.85% |
| 2014 | 80,665 | 6.12% |
| 2015 | 77,563 | -3.85% |
| 2016 | 81,441 | 5.00% |
| 2017 | 75,236 | -7.62% |
| 2018 | 75,236 | 0.00% |
References: UNWTO.org, World Bank and multiple sources. (This data is for informational purposes only. Please see our disclaimer page for more information.)
Peru & Canada comparison
Peru's area is approximately 1,280,000 km2 (494,210 sq mi), while the area of Canada is approximately 9,093,510 km2 (3,511,022 sq mi). This means Canada is 7.10 times bigger than Peru.
As of November 2025, Peru's population is ~35.3 million people - 4,108,824 fewer people than the population of Canada.
We have highlighted Peru & Canada’s relative positions on world's map for your reference.
| Peru | Canada | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population (est 2025) | 35,312,855 | 39,421,679 | 4.1 million fewer people live in Peru than Canada |
| Number of diplomatic missions abroad (est) | 232 | 144 | Peru has 88 more diplomatic representations abroad compared with Canada. |
| Travel freedom (2025) | 93 | 129 | Peru passport holders visit 36 fewer countries and territories without a visa. |
| Number of foreign missions hosted | 118 | 469 | Peruvian hosts 351 fewer foreign missions than Canada. |
Frequently asked questions, answered
How many visitors from Canada travel to Peru in one year?
The number of visitors from Canada visiting Peru in 2018 was approximately 75,236.
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- Lima to Ottawa: 7244.60 km (4501.58 mi)
- Travel time: 15 hours 5 minutes
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