Peru
Canada
Canada visa for Peruvian citizens
Entry requirement
Peruvian citizens need a visa for Canada, obtained before travel.
- Where to apply
- 1 mission
- Visa guide
- Canada visa guide
Checked 31 October 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at canadainternational.gc.ca
Which Canada visa?
Visitor visa (temporary resident visa, TRV)
Key facts
- Maximum stay
- Usually up to 6 months per entry, as decided by the border officer
- Fee
- CA$100
- Processing time
- Varies by country; check IRCC’s processing time tool. Time starts after biometrics
Canada’s tourist visa costs CA$100 at the standard rate published by its authorities; the official site for it is canada.ca. Processing time, as Canada states it: Varies by country; check IRCC’s processing time tool. Time starts after biometrics. Longest stay on the tourist visa: Usually up to 6 months per entry, as decided by the border officer.
Canadian missions in Peru
Canada has 1 mission in Peru, with its embassy in Lima.
Canadian citizens travelling to Peru
CanadaPeru Visa-free, 180 days Peru visa for citizens of Canada
Travel advice for Canada
- US State Department Level 1: Exercise normal precautions
- UK Foreign Office (FCDO) No advice against travel
- 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 Peru to Canada, it helps to know the official travel advice: the US State Department rates Canada at Level 1, exercise normal precautions (updated 4 June 2026), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to Canada (updated 2 June 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for Canada (updated 13 October 2026). The advice is aimed at each government’s own nationals.
Good to know
How long Peruvian citizens can stay in Canada
How long Peruvian citizens may stay in Canada is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How Peruvian citizens apply
In Peru, applications go to the Canadian embassy in Lima, or to a visa centre acting for Canada; fees, documents and processing times are published by Canada.
Canada’s neighbours for Peruvian citizens
The United States requires Peruvian citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Canadian citizens travelling to Peru
No visa is needed by Canadian citizens for Peru, for stays of up to 180 days.
Frequently asked questions
Do Peruvian citizens need a visa for Canada?
Peruvian citizens need a visa for Canada, obtained before travel.
Where is the Canadian embassy in Peru?
The Canadian embassy in Peru is in Lima.
How much does the Canada tourist visa cost?
Canada’s official sources give a standard fee of CA$100 for the tourist visa. Processing time: Varies by country; check IRCC’s processing time tool. Time starts after biometrics.
Do Canadian citizens need a visa for Peru?
No visa is needed by Canadian citizens for Peru, for stays of up to 180 days.
Can Peruvian citizens enter Canada visa-free?
No; Peruvian citizens need a visa for Canada 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.