Peruvian visa for British citizens
A visa is NOT required for British passport holders visiting Peru for a short-term stay: 183 days.
Visa requirements:
| Visa type | Purposes | Visa requirements | Allowed stay |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist visa | For British citizens to enter Peru for a short-term tourism purpose. | Not required | 183 days |
| Evisa | Peru e-visa for British citizens | Not Available | |
| Visa on arrival | Peru visa on arrival for British citizens | Not Available | |
Peru tourist visa requirements:
- Holding British 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 United Kingdom, we recommend you visit or contact the embassy or consulate of Peru nearest your place of residence.
- London: The Embassy of Peru in London, United Kingdom (Working hours: Close now)
- London: The Consulate General of Peru in London, United Kingdom (Working hours: Close now)
- London: The Permanent Representation of Peru in London, United Kingdom (Working hours: Close now)
Peru visa applications & requirements (For reference purposes only, please visit the nearest Peru diplomatic mission offices to United Kingdom for guidance)
Tourism Statistics Chart
The line chart shows the number of visitors from United Kingdom traveling to Peru from 2008 to 2018.
| Year | Number of visitors (United Kingdom) estimated | Change (%) |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 131,712 | N/A |
| 2009 | 136,960 | 3.98% |
| 2010 | 147,136 | 7.43% |
| 2011 | 166,272 | 13.01% |
| 2012 | 182,144 | 9.55% |
| 2013 | 202,496 | 11.17% |
| 2014 | 205,760 | 1.61% |
| 2015 | 221,184 | 7.50% |
| 2016 | 239,616 | 8.33% |
| 2017 | 258,048 | 7.69% |
| 2018 | 282,816 | 9.60% |
References: UNWTO.org, World Bank and multiple sources. (This data is for informational purposes only. Please see our disclaimer page for more information.)
Peru & United Kingdom comparison
Peru's area is approximately 1,280,000 km2 (494,210 sq mi), while the area of United Kingdom is approximately 241,930 km2 (93,409 sq mi). This means United Kingdom is 5.29 times smaller than Peru.
As of November 2025, Peru's population is ~35.3 million people - 34,372,135 fewer people than the population of United Kingdom.
We have highlighted Peru & United Kingdom’s relative positions on world's map for your reference.
| Peru | United Kingdom | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population (est 2025) | 35,312,855 | 69,684,990 | 34.4 million fewer people live in Peru than United Kingdom |
| Number of diplomatic missions abroad (est) | 232 | 222 | Peru has 10 more diplomatic representations abroad compared with United Kingdom. |
| Travel freedom (2025) | 93 | 139 | Peru passport holders visit 46 fewer countries and territories without a visa. |
| Number of foreign missions hosted | 118 | 348 | Peruvian hosts 230 fewer foreign missions than United Kingdom. |
Frequently asked questions, answered
How many visitors from United Kingdom travel to Peru in one year?
The number of visitors from United Kingdom visiting Peru in 2018 was approximately 282,816.
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- Travel time: 20 hours 4 minutes
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