Costa Rica
Peru
Peru visa for Costa Rican citizens
Entry requirement
Costa Rican citizens can visit Peru without a visa for up to 90 days.
- Maximum stay
- 90 days
- Where to apply
- Nothing to apply for in advance
Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at gob.pe
For longer stays: study, work and residence
Peruvian citizens travelling to Costa Rica
PeruCosta Rica Visa-free, 180 days Costa Rica visa for citizens of Peru
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.
Costa Rican 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 6 November 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 Costa Rican citizens can stay in Peru
Costa Rican citizens may stay in Peru for up to 90 days. The stay granted is recorded on entry to Peru.
Peru’s neighbours for Costa Rican citizens
Ecuador, Chile, Bolivia, Brazil and Colombia admit Costa Rican citizens visa-free.
Peruvian citizens travelling to Costa Rica
Costa Rica admits Peruvian citizens without a visa for stays of up to 180 days. The rule is the same in both directions between Costa Rica and Peru.
Frequently asked questions
Do Costa Rican citizens need a visa for Peru?
Costa Rican citizens can visit Peru without a visa for up to 90 days.
How long can Costa Rican citizens stay in Peru?
Costa Rican citizens can stay in Peru for up to 90 days.
Do Peruvian citizens need a visa for Costa Rica?
Costa Rica admits Peruvian citizens without a visa for stays of up to 180 days.
Can Costa Rican citizens enter Peru visa-free?
Yes, Costa Rican citizens can enter Peru without a visa and stay for up to 90 days.
Visa data: Passport Index via passport-index-data, as of 7 November 2026. Rules change, sometimes overnight. Confirm with the embassy or the official government portal before you book.