Peru
Machu Picchu is the headline, but Peru's real gift to long-term travellers is range: the Amazon, the world's deepest canyons, the Cordillera Blanca, Lima's food scene and a cheap, well-trodden gringo trail that makes solo travel easy.
Binnenkomst en visa
Citizens of most of the Americas, the EU, UK, Australia and others receive up to 90 days visa-free (the officer decides, up to 183 days per year). Mexico's citizens need a visa since 2024; always check. No digital nomad visa yet, though one has been announced in law.
| Paspoort | Categorie | Maximaal aantal dagen | Geverifieerd |
|---|---|---|---|
| US | Visa-free Up to 90 days granted on arrival (the officer may grant up to 183 days per year). | 90 | Oct 19, 2026 officiële bron ↗ |
| GB | Visa-free Up to 90 days granted on arrival (the officer may grant up to 183 days per year). | 90 | Oct 19, 2026 officiële bron ↗ |
| DE | Visa-free Up to 90 days granted on arrival (the officer may grant up to 183 days per year). | 90 | Oct 19, 2026 officiële bron ↗ |
| CA | Visa-free Up to 90 days granted on arrival (the officer may grant up to 183 days per year). | 90 | Oct 19, 2026 officiële bron ↗ |
| AU | Visa-free Up to 90 days granted on arrival (the officer may grant up to 183 days per year). | 90 | Oct 19, 2026 officiële bron ↗ |
Werken op afstand en langere verblijven
Digital nomad visa (pending) : Legislation for a digital nomad visa was approved in 2023; implementation has lagged. Tourist entry remains the practical route. officiële bron ↗ Officiële verificatie van eligibiliteit vereist
Laatst geverifieerd Oct 19, 2026
Inreisregels zijn onderzoekssamenvatingen met hun officiële bron en de datum van onze laatste controle; het zijn geen toelaatbaarheidsbeslissingen. Raadpleeg de officiële pagina voor je reist. Open de Visum- en Werkzoeker →
Veiligheid
Petty theft in Lima and Cusco, express kidnappings via unlicensed taxis in Lima, and periodic political protests that block roads and the rail line to Machu Picchu. Avoid the VRAEM coca-growing region (government warning). Altitude sickness in Cusco (3,400 m) is the most common medical problem.
Officieel reisadvies: Peru - Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution (U.S. Department of State, ). UK FCDO-advies ↗
Gezondheid
Acclimatise before trekking; carry insurance covering altitude. Yellow fever vaccination recommended for the Amazon. Private clinics in Lima and Cusco are good.
Geld
Soles; dollars accepted for big purchases. Cards in cities; cash in markets and the mountains. ATMs charge fees and sometimes limit withdrawals to 400 soles; BCP and Scotiabank are common.
Fooi: 10 percent in restaurants; expected for guides and porters · Kraanwater: Not drinkable
Rondkomen
Cruz del Sur and Oltursa are safe, comfortable long-distance buses; LATAM and Sky fly cheaply. PeruRail and Inca Rail reach Machu Picchu. Uber and Cabify in Lima.
Simkaarten en connectiviteit
Claro and Movistar SIMs are cheap; Bitel is the budget option with decent coverage. Entel is strong in cities.
