ETIAS for citizens of Peru

Europe''s travel authorisation for Citizens of Peru

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Peruvian passport holders can travel to the Schengen Area short term without a visa. Travellers visiting the European Union from Peru can spend up to 90 days in the Schengen Area without having to visit an embassy or consulate to apply for a visa.

Citizens of Peru will soon need to apply for ETIAS to travel to Europe visa-free. The European Travel Information and Authorisation System will be fully implemented by 2026 . Peruvian citizens will be required to apply for ETIAS to visit the countries shown below.

ETIAS REQUIRED

THESE ARE THE COUNTRIES THAT PERUVIAN CITIZENS WILL REQUIRE A VALID ETIAS VISA WAIVER UPON ARRIVAL IN THEIR TERRITORY:

  • EU Schengen
  • Non-EU Schengen States
  • Non-Schengen EU States
ETIAS Required

NON-EU MEMBER STATES:

MICRO-STATES DE FACTO PART OF SCHENGEN AREA:

  • Monaco
  • San Marino
  • Vatican City
ETIAS Required

NON-SCHENGEN EU STATES


ETIAS is being developed by the European Union to improve Schengen border management and security. It will be mandatory for all visa-exempt non-EU citizens, including nationals of Peru. ETIAS is not a visa, it is a visa waiver similar to ESTA for the United States.

Peruvian citizens will be required to apply online for an ETIAS visa waiver before travelling to Europe. The simple procedure can be completed from a traveller’s smartphone, tablet or personal computer without having to visit an embassy or consulate. The ETIAS application from Peru is 100% online.

PERUVIANS TRAVELLING TO EUROPE

Citizens of Peru can travel to the Schengen zone short-term without applying for the Schengen visa. Peruvians can stay for up to 90 days in any of the Schengen countries by presenting their valid passport at the external border.

From 2026 , Peruvians will need ETIAS to visit EU Schengen member countries without a visa. With the new European visa waiver, Peruvian tourists and business travellers will be able to visit Schengen countries for up to 90 days in any 180-day period.

ETIAS APPLICATION FORM FOR CITIZENS OF PERU

Peruvian citizens will fill out the ETIAS application online. Just a few items are required to get started with the ETIAS application from Peru:

  • Peruvian passport valid for at least 3 months after the intended date of departure from the European ETIAS countries
  • Debit or credit card to pay the ETIAS fees
  • Email address to receive ETIAS status updates

All information is uploaded digitally when completing the ETIAS application form from Peru. Travellers do not need to present paperwork in person at an embassy or consulate.

TRAVELLING FROM PERU TO EUROPE WITH ETIAS

The ETIAS visa waiver will be valid for 3 years from the date of approval. With an approved ETIAS, Peruvian citizens will be granted permission to travel to Europe multiple times as long as the passport and ETIAS remain valid.

ETIAS will be valid at international ports of entry across Europe. The ETIAS will be verified when the Peruvian passport is scanned at an external Schengen border.

ETIAS TRAVEL INFORMATION FOR PERUVIAN NATIONALS

Peruvian passport holders visiting the European Union with ETIAS can stay for 90 days per 180-day period. It is a short-stay permit for tourism, business, studying short courses, and transit.

ETIAS will be vallid to travel from Peru to any of the countries in the Schengen Area. This includes popular destinations France, Spain, and Italy. ETIAS is required to cross an external Schengen border with a Peruvian passport, once inside the travel zone visitors can visit any combination of countries for up to 3 months.

The European visa waiver will be valid for 3 years, unless the Peruvian passport used to apply expires sooner. On approval, the ETIAS authorisation is electronically linked to the Peruvian passport. Citizens of Peru must apply for ETIAS and travel to Europe with the same passport, this is an important consideration for travellers with dual nationality. ETIAS cannot be transferred to another passport.

ETIAS SECURITY INFORMATION FOR PERUVIAN PASSPORT HOLDERS

ETIAS offers visitors and Schengen residents increased security. Thanks to ETIAS, all non-EU nationals will be undergo security checks before entering Europe, not just those that require a visa.

The information provided by Peruvian nationals when completing their application form will be checked against multiple security databases including:

  • VIS, a compilation of traveler visa data
  • SIS, which contains criminal records, missing people, and a registration of stolen assets
  • EURODAC, containing mainly fingerprint data

There will also be an ETIAS watchlist. Visa waiver security procedures will help identify potential threats before they reach Europe. Travellers who pose a risk to the security of the Schengen Area will not be granted ETIAS. Applicants with a criminal record for minor offenses may still be eligible for visa-free travel.

It is expected that most ETIAS applications from Peru will be approved quickly. In the rare event that an ETIAS application gets flagged by any of the databases, it will be referred toETIAS authorities for manual processing. Peruvian nationals will be advised to apply for ETIAS as soon as possible before the trip to Europe in case of any unexpected processing delays. Peruvian nationals will be advised to apply for ETIAS as soon as possible before the trip to Europe in case of any unexpected processing delays.

CITIZENS OF PERU AND THE ETIAS APPLICATION

The ETIAS application process will be simple and straightforward. Peruvian nationals will need to provide basic personal information and passport data, including:

  • Full name
  • Date and place of birth
  • Nationality
  • Passport number
  • Passport issue and expiry date

Peruvian applicants also need to answer some security questions. These questions are used to verifty the applicant meets the requirements for visa-free travel and make European destinations even safer for visitors from Peru and the rest of the world.

The ETIAS fees for Peruvians are paid securly online by debit or credit card before submitting the application. Most ETIAS applications from Peru will be processed and approved quickly.

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ETIAS from Peru - FAQ

How long can a Peruvian national stay in Europe? Toggle faqs

Peruvian passport holders can stay in Europe for up to 90 days per 180-day period without a visa. Travellers from Peru may enter the Schengen Area multiple times as long as they do not surpass the 90 days allowed.

Peruvian nationals will need an approved ETIAS travel authorisation to visit the Schengen Area short-term for tourism, leisure, business, and transit purposes.

Can a Peruvian citizen study in Europe with an ETIAS visa waiver? Toggle faqs

It depends. If a Peruvian national visits the Schengen Area with an ETIAS and wishes to take part in a course lasting no more than 90 days, they may do so.

However, to take part in formal long-term studies such as obtaining a university degree, Peruvian nationals need to apply for a European visa. Peruvian travellers wishing to study in the European Union are advised to visit an embassy or consulate to request specific visa information and requirements.

Can a Peruvian citizen stay in Europe for longer than 90 days? Toggle faqs

Peruvian travellers may stay in the Schengen Area for 90 days within any 180-day period without a visa. When ETIAS is fully implemented, Peruvians tourists will still be able to visit for up to 3 months visa-free.

Visitors from Peru who want to stay longer than 90 days must request a visa. This can be done by visiting the embassy or consulate of the country they wish to stay in.