Passport
Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months from the date of entry. It must be in good condition a damaged passport may result in denied entry.
Visa
Most tourists from Latin American and European countries do not need a visa for stays of up to 183 days. At the airport, you will receive the Andean Migration Card (TAM) keep it safe because you will need it when leaving the country.
Countries that do NOT require a visa: Argentina, Chile, Colombia, Spain, Mexico, Ecuador, Brazil, among others in the region and Europe.
Andean countries with ID card entry: If you are from Colombia, Bolivia, Ecuador, Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Paraguay, or Uruguay, you may enter with just your national ID (DNI / Cédula).
Vaccines
There are no mandatory vaccines to enter Cusco or Machu Picchu. Yellow fever is only required if you plan to visit the jungle (Iquitos, Puerto Maldonado, Manu).
Minors
If the minor is traveling without both parents or with only one, they need:
- Notarized authorization from the absent parent
- Apostilled birth certificate
- The minor’s passport
If traveling with both parents, only the minor’s passport is required.
Travel Insurance
It is not mandatory, but highly recommended due to the altitude in Cusco (3,400 m / 11,150 ft). Good insurance covers medical emergencies, trip cancellations, and lost luggage.
Airport Fee for Layovers in Lima (TUUA)
What TUUA Is
If you make an international connection in Lima (switch planes to continue to another country), starting December 2025 you must pay an airport fee of US$12.67 per segment.
How to Pay
You have 3 options to pay the TUUA:
- Online before traveling on the airport website
- Payment kiosks at the airport
- Agents with POS terminals throughout the terminal
Who It Applies To
Only for international connecting passengers who have a layover in Lima. It does not apply if Lima is your final destination.
Important: This fee has caused the cancellation of several LATAM routes, so make sure your flight is confirmed before purchasing tickets.
Immigration Control Without Passport Stamping
Important Change Since 2023
Since May 2023, Peru no longer stamps passports at airport immigration control. Everything is now digital.
How It Works
Your entry and exit are recorded in the electronic system of Immigration. You will no longer see the traditional entry stamp in your passport.
The Andean Migration Card (TAM)
Even though there is no stamp, you will still receive (or complete digitally) the TAM, which indicates how many days you are allowed to stay. Keep this document you need it when leaving the country.
Recommendation
If your passport does not show an entry stamp, your exit may become complicated. Verify that your entry is correctly registered in the system upon arrival.
Customs: What You Can and Cannot Bring
Archaeological Objects — PROHIBITED
It is strictly prohibited to take any archaeological pieces, fossils, pre-Columbian ceramics, or ancient textiles out of the country even replicas purchased at local markets.
Replicas and Handicrafts
If you purchased replicas of Inca pieces, you need a certificate from the Ministry of Culture confirming they are NOT cultural heritage items. A simple purchase receipt is not enough.
There is a module at the Lima airport where specialists verify whether your handicrafts are replicas or original artifacts. If they are original, they will be confiscated.
Animals and Plants
It is prohibited to bring plants, animals, or food products without sanitary permits. For pets (dogs and cats), check the requirements with SENASA before traveling.
Sports Equipment
You may bring adventure sports equipment (paragliding, climbing, surfing) by presenting a Temporary Entry Declaration.
Currency Declaration
How Much Money You Can Bring
If you enter or leave Peru with more than US$10,000 (or the equivalent in another currency) in cash, you must declare it on the Customs Declaration Form.
How to Declare
Upon arrival or departure, fill out the declaration form and present it to customs along with your passport. The money must be in cash or financial instruments.
Consequences
If you do not declare it and it is detected, the money may be confiscated. It is a simple procedure — better to do it.
