NicaraguaPeru

Peru visa for Nicaraguan citizens

Entry requirement

Visa required

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

Where to apply
1 mission
Visa guide
Peru visa guide

Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at gob.pe

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

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

Peruvian missions in Nicaragua

  • Embassy of Peru in Managua

    Embassy · Managua

    Hospital Militar (1 Cuadra al Lago, 2 Cuadras Abajo) Casa Nº 325, Managua

    Today · Closed

Peru has 1 mission in Nicaragua, with its embassy in Managua.

Peruvian citizens travelling to Nicaragua

PeruNicaragua Visa on arrival Nicaragua 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.

Before travelling from Nicaragua 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 6 November 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for Peru (updated 13 October 2026). The advice is aimed at each government’s own nationals.

Good to know

How long Nicaraguan citizens can stay in Peru

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

How Nicaraguan citizens apply

In Nicaragua, applications go to the Peruvian embassy in Managua, or to a visa centre acting for Peru; fees, documents and processing times are published by Peru.

Peru’s neighbours for Nicaraguan citizens

Ecuador, Chile and Brazil admit Nicaraguan citizens visa-free.

Peruvian citizens travelling to Nicaragua

Peruvian citizens can get a visa on arrival in Nicaragua, valid for stays of up to 30 days.

Frequently asked questions

Do Nicaraguan citizens need a visa for Peru?

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

Where is the Peruvian embassy in Nicaragua?

The Peruvian embassy in Nicaragua is in Managua.

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 Nicaragua?

Peruvian citizens can get a visa on arrival in Nicaragua, valid for stays of up to 30 days.

Can Nicaraguan citizens enter Peru visa-free?

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

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.