Peru Visa Requirements
For 🇫🇷 France passport holders
Entry Requirements
Passport Validity
6 months beyond stay
Blank Pages
At least 1 page required
Multiple Entry
Single entry
Work Permitted
No - requires work visa
Travel Essentials
Health & Safety
Vaccinations
Hepatitis A, Typhoid, COVID-19. Yellow fever for Amazon. Altitude medicine for Cusco.
Tap Water
Bottled water recommended
Safety Tips
Exercise increased caution in Peru. Petty crime, including pickpocketing and bag slashing, occurs in tourist areas and on public transport. Use registered taxis or apps - never hail cabs on the street. Express kidnappings (being forced to withdraw cash) occur - use ATMs inside banks during business hours. Avoid coca-growing regions.
Money & Costs
Daily Budget (USD)
Cards & ATMs
Cards accepted in tourist areas. Cash essential in markets and smaller towns.
Tipping
Tipping is appreciated in Peru. In restaurants, 10% is standard unless service is included. Tour guides typically receive $10-20 USD per day, porters on treks $5-10 per day. Hotel staff appreciate S/5-10. Tipping in soles is preferred. Round up taxi fares.
Practical Info
Emergency Numbers
Emergency: 105 (Police), 116 (Fire), 117 (Ambulance)
Tourist Police: 0800-22221
Getting There
Main Airports
- Cusco CUZ
- Lima LIM
Airport Transfers
Lima Jorge Chávez: Airport Express Lima bus to Miraflores (S/25, 45 minutes). Taxi from official booth to Miraflores S/60-80 (45-60 minutes). Uber works from arrivals. Cusco Velasco Astete: Much closer to center - taxi S/15-25 (15 minutes). Many hotels offer free pickup.
Local Transport
Domestic flights with LATAM, Avianca, or Sky Peru connect major cities quickly. Cruz del Sur and Oltursa buses are premium long-distance options. Peru Rail and Inca Rail are the only ways to Aguas Calientes (Machu Picchu). In cities, use InDriver, Uber, or official taxis. Collectivos (shared minivans) serve many routes.
Culture & Travel Tips
Best Time to Visit
May-September dry season for highlands and Machu Picchu. December-March for coast. Amazon year-round (expect rain).
Cultural Notes
Peruvians are friendly and proud of their indigenous and Spanish heritage. Greetings involve a kiss on the cheek. Pachamama (Mother Earth) is still revered. Food is central to culture - ceviche, lomo saltado, and guinea pig (cuy) are traditional. Negotiations and transactions may take longer than expected. Respect for ancient sites is important.
Insider Tips
Book Machu Picchu tickets and Inca Trail permits months in advance - they sell out. Spend at least 2-3 days in Cusco acclimatizing before attempting Machu Picchu - altitude sickness is real and debilitating. Coca tea and leaves help with altitude. Peru has three distinct regions (coast, highlands, jungle) each with different weather patterns. Lima's food scene is world-class - don't skip it.
Dress Code
Casual dress fine. Layers for highlands. Rain gear for rainy season.