Peruvian visa for French citizens
A visa is NOT required for French passport holders visiting Peru for a short-term stay: 90 days.
Visa requirements:
| Visa type | Purposes | Visa requirements | Allowed stay |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist visa | For French citizens to enter Peru for a short-term tourism purpose. | Not required | 90 days |
| Evisa | Peru e-visa for French citizens | Not Available | |
| Visa on arrival | Peru visa on arrival for French citizens | Not Available | |
Peru tourist visa requirements:
- Holding French 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 France, we recommend you visit or contact the embassy or consulate of Peru nearest your place of residence.
- Paris: The Embassy of Peru in Paris, France (Working hours: Close now)
- Bordeaux: The Honorary Consulate of Peru in Bordeaux, France (Working hours: Close now)
- Colmar: The Honorary Consulate of Peru in Colmar, France (Working hours: Close now)
- Le Havre: The Honorary Consulate of Peru in Le Havre, France (Working hours: Close now)
- Lyon: The Honorary Consulate of Peru in Lyon, France (Working hours: Close now)
- Paris: The Consulate General of Peru in Paris, France (Working hours: Close now)
- Paris: The Permanent Representation of Peru in Paris, France (Working hours: Close now)
Peru visa applications & requirements (For reference purposes only, please visit the nearest Peru diplomatic mission offices to France for guidance)
Tourism Statistics Chart
The line chart shows the number of visitors from France traveling to Peru from 2008 to 2018.
| Year | Number of visitors (France) estimated | Change (%) |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 81,437 | N/A |
| 2009 | 83,082 | 2.02% |
| 2010 | 78,969 | -4.95% |
| 2011 | 78,969 | 0.00% |
| 2012 | 81,437 | 3.13% |
| 2013 | 80,614 | -1.01% |
| 2014 | 82,260 | 2.04% |
| 2015 | 88,921 | 8.10% |
| 2016 | 92,316 | 3.82% |
| 2017 | 96,283 | 4.30% |
| 2018 | 94,357 | -2.00% |
References: UNWTO.org, World Bank and multiple sources. (This data is for informational purposes only. Please see our disclaimer page for more information.)
Peru & France comparison
Peru's area is approximately 1,280,000 km2 (494,210 sq mi), while the area of France is approximately 547,557 km2 (211,412 sq mi). This means France is 2.34 times smaller than Peru.
As of November 2025, Peru's population is ~35.3 million people - 30,678,664 fewer people than the population of France.
We have highlighted Peru & France’s relative positions on world's map for your reference.
| Peru | France | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population (est 2025) | 35,312,855 | 65,991,519 | 30.7 million fewer people live in Peru than France |
| Number of diplomatic missions abroad (est) | 232 | 267 | Peru has 35 fewer diplomatic representations abroad compared with France. |
| Travel freedom (2025) | 93 | 143 | Peru passport holders visit 50 fewer countries and territories without a visa. |
| Number of foreign missions hosted | 118 | 479 | Peruvian hosts 361 fewer foreign missions than France. |
Frequently asked questions, answered
How many visitors from France travel to Peru in one year?
The number of visitors from France visiting Peru in 2018 was approximately 94,357.
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Useful Information
- Lima to Paris: 9505.48 km (5906.43 mi)
- Travel time: 19 hours 48 minutes
This page was last updated on: November 2025