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Peru visa for Lao citizens

Visa required

Peru requires Lao citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.

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 Lao citizens apply for a visa for Peru

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

Measured from Vientiane, Peruvian embassies and consulates are closest in Hanoi, Vietnam (481 km), Bangkok, Thailand (518 km) and Guangzhou, China (1,254 km). Which post accepts applications from residents of Laos is decided by Peru, so confirm it with the mission or the official visa portal before booking an appointment.

Peruvian citizens travelling to Laos

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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.

Before travelling from Laos to Peru, it helps to know the official travel advice: 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).

Good to know

How long Lao citizens can stay in Peru

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

How Lao citizens apply

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

Peru’s neighbours for Lao citizens

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

Peruvian citizens travelling to Laos

Peruvian citizens receive their visa for Laos at the border; it covers up to 30 days.

Frequently asked questions

Do Lao citizens need a visa for Peru?

Peru requires Lao citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.

Is there an embassy of Peru in Laos?

No. Peru has no embassy in Laos. The nearest Peruvian embassy is in Hanoi, Vietnam, 481 km from Vientiane.

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 Laos?

Peruvian citizens receive their visa for Laos at the border; it covers up to 30 days.

Can Lao citizens enter Peru visa-free?

No; Lao 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.