Peru
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Italy visa for Peruvian citizens
Entry requirement
Peruvian citizens can visit Italy without a visa for up to 90 days.
- Maximum stay
- 90 days
- Where to apply
- Nothing to apply for in advance
Checked 31 October 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at amblima.esteri.it
For longer stays: study, work and residence
Italy: visa decisions in Peru
| Year | Applications | Visas issued | Refused | Refusal rate | Multiple-entry share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 64 | 57 | 7 | 10.9% | 84.2% |
| 2024 | 69 | 55 | 14 | 20.3% | 98.2% |
| 2025 | 73 | 67 | 6 | 8.2% | 89.6% |
In 2025, Italy’s embassy and consulates in Peru (Lima) received 73 applications for short-stay Schengen visas and issued 67. 8.2% of applications were refused. In 2024 it had been 20.3%: the rate fell by 12.1 points, a clear improvement for applicants. Applications rose by 6% compared with 2024 (69).
For comparison, all Schengen states together refused 16.9% of the applications lodged in Peru that year. Italy’s consulates worldwide refused 10.8%. Italy was the 5th most applied-for Schengen state in Peru.
You apply to the Schengen state that is your main destination (the longest stay or the main purpose; the state of first entry only when there is none), so a lower rate elsewhere is no reason to apply there. The figures cover applications lodged in Peru, by any nationality: mostly citizens, but also residents from other countries.
Source: European Commission, Directorate-General for Migration and Home Affairs, visa statistics for consulates 2023–2025 (© European Union, reused under CC BY 4.0). Short-stay (type C) visas. How these figures are made
Italian citizens travelling to Peru
ItalyPeru Visa-free, 90 days Peru visa for citizens of Italy
Travel advice for Italy
- US State Department Level 2: Exercise increased caution
- 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.
For a trip from Peru to Italy, the published travel advice reads as follows: the US State Department rates Italy at Level 2, exercise increased caution (updated 9 September 2026), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to Italy (updated 29 October 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for Italy (updated 23 October 2026). The advice is aimed at each government’s own nationals.
Good to know
How long Peruvian citizens can stay in Italy
Peruvian citizens may stay in Italy for up to 90 days. Days in Italy count towards the Schengen limit of 90 days in any 180-day period across all member states.
Italy and the Schengen area
Visa-free stays of Peruvian citizens in Italy count towards the Schengen limit of 90 days in any 180-day period, shared with every other member state.
Italy’s neighbours for Peruvian citizens
Switzerland, the Holy See, Slovenia, San Marino, France and Austria admit Peruvian citizens visa-free.
Italian citizens travelling to Peru
Italian citizens do not need a visa for Peru: stays of up to 90 days are visa-free. The rule is the same in both directions between Peru and Italy.
Frequently asked questions
Do Peruvian citizens need a visa for Italy?
Peruvian citizens can visit Italy without a visa for up to 90 days.
How long can Peruvian citizens stay in Italy?
Peruvian citizens can stay in Italy for up to 90 days, within the Schengen limit of 90 days in any 180.
Do Italian citizens need a visa for Peru?
Italian citizens do not need a visa for Peru: stays of up to 90 days are visa-free.
Can Peruvian citizens enter Italy visa-free?
Yes, Peruvian citizens can enter Italy without a visa and stay for up to 90 days.
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.