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Peru visa for Beninese citizens

Visa required

Beninese citizens need a visa for Peru, obtained before travel.

Where to apply
No mission in your country
Visa guide
Peru visa guide

Checked 31 October 2026 · Passport Index

Which Peru visa?

Tourist visa (visa de turista) and visa-free tourist entry

Key facts

Maximum stay
Visa-exempt nationals: the period in the RREE table (for example 90 days in each 180). Tourist visa: up to 183 days within 12 months of issue
Fee
PEN 30

All visa types for Peru

Peru’s tourist visa costs PEN 30 at the standard rate published by its authorities. Longest stay on the tourist visa: Visa-exempt nationals: the period in the RREE table (for example 90 days in each 180). Tourist visa: up to 183 days within 12 months of issue.

Where Beninese citizens apply for a visa for Peru

Peru has no embassy or consulate in Benin on our records; applications usually go through a mission in a neighbouring country or an online portal.

The nearest Peruvian missions to Porto-Novo are in Accra, Ghana (324 km from Porto-Novo), Rabat, Morocco (3,210 km) and Algiers, Algeria (3,364 km). Which post accepts applications from residents of Benin is decided by Peru, so confirm it with the mission or the official visa portal before booking an appointment.

Peruvian citizens travelling to Benin

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Travel advice for Peru

  • US State Department Level 2: Exercise increased caution
  • UK Foreign Office (FCDO) Advises against all but essential travel to parts of the country
  • German Foreign Office No travel warning

What the US, British and German foreign ministries tell their own citizens about travelling there, in each ministry’s own terms.

Beninese citizens planning a trip to Peru can compare how foreign ministries rate it: the US State Department rates Peru at Level 2, exercise increased caution (updated 3 September 2026), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office advises against all but essential travel to parts of Peru (updated 9 October 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for Peru (updated 13 October 2026). Each ministry writes for its own citizens.

Good to know

How long Beninese citizens can stay in Peru

How long Beninese citizens may stay in Peru is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.

How Beninese citizens apply

Peru has no embassy or career consulate in Benin. Beninese citizens apply through a mission of Peru accredited to Benin from abroad; the official visa portal of Peru names the right place.

Peru’s neighbours for Beninese citizens

Ecuador admits Beninese citizens visa-free. Chile and Brazil require Beninese citizens to obtain a visa in advance.

Peruvian citizens travelling to Benin

Peruvian citizens need a visa for Benin, which they can apply for online as an e-Visa.

Frequently asked questions

Do Beninese citizens need a visa for Peru?

Beninese citizens need a visa for Peru, obtained before travel.

Is there an embassy of Peru in Benin?

No. Peru has no embassy in Benin. The nearest Peruvian embassy is in Accra, Ghana, 324 km from Porto-Novo.

How much does the Peru tourist visa cost?

Peru’s official sources give a standard fee of PEN 30 for the tourist visa.

Do Peruvian citizens need a visa for Benin?

Peruvian citizens need a visa for Benin, which they can apply for online as an e-Visa.

Can Beninese citizens enter Peru visa-free?

No; Beninese citizens need a visa for Peru obtained in advance.

Visa data: Passport Index via passport-index-data, as of 31 October 2026. Rules change, sometimes overnight. Confirm with the embassy or the official government portal before you book.