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How many days did I get when I entered Peru (on the left the TAM virtual and on the right the old" TAM)

How many days did I get when entering Peru?

Allowed time to spend in Peru as a tourist and how to check how long you can stay

Figuring out how long you’re allowed to stay in Peru isn’t always as straightforward as it should be. To help you arrive in Peru well prepared and avoid overstaying unintentionally, this guide explains how long you’re allowed to stay in the country as a tourist and how you can check exactly how many days you were granted when you entered Peru.

During the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, Peru eliminated passport stamping upon entry. In May 2022, entry stamps were briefly reintroduced, only to be abolished again at the end of May 2023 for travelers arriving on international flights. Since then, passport stamping has also been gradually eliminated at land borders.

Today, your entry into Peru, the number of days you were granted, and your departure are only registered electronically in the database of Migraciones. As a result, most tourists and business travelers no longer have anything in writing showing how long they’re allowed to stay in the country.

Because there is no longer an entry stamp, your only options to find out how many days you were given are to ask the immigration officer when entering or to check the information online afterward. As is often the case in Peru, that’s sometimes easier said than done - but this article will explain the necessary and walk you through the process step by step.

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How long can I stay in Peru as a tourist?

According to both the former Foreigner Law (Decreto Legislativo 1350) and the current modification of the Foreigner Law, Decreto Legislativo 1582, published in November 2023, foreign tourists, foreign tourists who may enter Peru visa-free can stay a maximum of 183 accumulated days within a 365-day period.

However, this does not mean that you automatically receive 183 days every time you enter Peru.

For most nationalities, the maximum stay has long been limited by a publication of the Peruvian Ministry of Foreign Affairs (RREE), first issued in 2019 and updated occasionally. Under this regulation:

  • Most foreign nationals may stay up to 90 days in a 180-day period
  • Some may stay up to 90 days in a 365-day period
  • A small number may stay up to 180 days in a 365-day period

Since August 2021, however, no visa-free tourist has been granted the full 183 days upon entry. In practice, almost everyone receives up to 90 days, even if their nationality would theoretically allow a longer stay. In most cases, this means: you are allowed to stay three months, and must then remain outside Peru for at least three months before re-entering.

Be aware that the final decision always lies with the immigration officer. You are not entitled to receive the maximum number of days - be it 90 days in a 180-day period or 183 days in a 365-day-period. Depending on your travel history and individual situation, you may or may not be allowed to re-enter Peru before your 180-day period is over — even if you have not yet reached the total 183 days allowed within a 365-day period.

The modification of Foreigner Law from November 2023 also states that if a tourist does not receive the full 183 days upon entry, an extension may be granted until the maximum is reached, unless international agreements specify otherwise or prohibit extensions.

At present, however, only citizens of Bolivia, Ecuador, and Colombia can extend their stay as tourists. All other foreign nationals cannot extend their tourist stay in Peru. 

Note: The 180-day period and the 365-day period are not based on calendar years (Januar-June / July- December or January-December), but are calculated from the date of your first entry.

If you want to check the maximum length of stay allowed for your nationality, please refer to our PDF “Visas for Peru by Country and Allowed Length of Stay” at the end of this article. It is an English translation of the original publication by the Peruvian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, which can be found on the government website.

 

How many days did I get when entering Peru?

TAM - Tarjeta Andina de Migracion

For decades, finding out how many days you were granted when entering Peru was easy. Travelers had to fill out a small white card called the TAM (Tarjeta Andina de Migración), which was stamped together with the passport. The immigration officer wrote the number of allowed days directly on it.

Tarjeta andina de migracion (TAM) Peru
Tarjeta Andina de Migracion (TAM) - Old Andean Immigration Card. The upper part remained with immigration; the lower part was returned to the traveler, stamped and showing the number of days granted. It had to be handed back upon departure.

TAM virtual

A few years back, Peru abolished the paper TAM and introduced the TAM virtual for international arrivals at Jorge Chávez International Airport, seaports, and eventually land borders.

Entries were (and to this day still are) automatically registered in the Migraciones database, while passports continued to be stamped and the allowed number of days handwritten on the stamp.

Elimination of entry stamp

Then, in 2020, Peru eliminated passport stamping entirely as part of COVID hygiene measures. Entry, allowed stay, and departure were recorded only electronically. Many foreigners had no idea how long they were allowed to stay, and retrieving the TAM virtual was often difficult due to technical issues

In May 2022, passport stamping returned and while the paper TAM did not, immigration officers again wrote the number of granted days on the entry stamp.

Peruvian entry stamp 2022
Peruvian entry stamp 2022-2023 showing the entry date, the number of days granted, and the immigration control post.

However, following the example of many other countries, Peru abolished passport stamping again on May 29, 2023 for international air and sea arrivals. At land borders, some officers still stamp passports, others do not.

As a result, most travelers now have no written confirmation of how long they are allowed to stay in Peru.

To confirm the number of days granted, verify your personal data, or prove your entry or exit date(s), you must check your TAM virtual.

 

How to check your TAM virtual

Option 1: Migraciones website

Checking your TAM virtual and getting the confirmation of how many days you got is usually quick and easy via the Migraciones website.

migraciones qr code to check tam virtual

Visit the Migraciones website under Consultas en Linea TAM Virtual or scan above QR code.

  • Tipo de Documento: In the drop-down list select your travel document, in most cases this will be the passport (pasaporte).
  • Numero de documento: Enter the passport number.
  • Nacionalidad: Select your nationality. Note that country names are listed in Spanish (e.g. EEUU for the US, Alemania for Germany, etc.).
  • Fecha de llegada: Enter your date of entry
Check you Tam virtual on the Migraciones website
Migraciones website showing where to check how many days were granted upon entry.

Complete the captcha, and click “Verificar”. You should immediately see your TAM virtual showing:

  • your registered personal details
  • your point of entry
  • your date of entry (Fecha de ingreso)
  • the number of days granted (Tiempo de permanencia)
tam virtual peru
Printout of a Peruvian TAM virtual

If you receive an error message, disable a VPN or set it to Peru, translation tools, ad blockers, or incognito mode, reload the page, and try again. Clearing your cache or switching browsers (Chrome or Firefox) often helps.

Still nothing? Proceed with "Option 2: Get in contact with Migraciones" to check if you were registered correctly when you entered the country.

To check your exit date, enter the date of departure and tick “TAM virtual de salida”.

If for whatever reason you need a confirmation when you left Peru, on the first page enter the date of your departure and tick “TAM virtual de salida”.

 

Option 2: Get in contact with Migraciones

If you get an error message or if your entry does not appear in the system, you can email consultastamvirtual @ migraciones.gob.pe. Responses usually arrive within a few days.

 

Option 3: Official duplicate of the TAM virtual

If you need an official copy of your TAM virtual (showing your personal data and all entries and exits), you can request it through the Agencia Digital.

First, pay the fee of S/ 3.20 (2026) for the Migraciones administrative procedure under code 07561 - Formulario F-SPE-001, concepto: "Duplicado de Tarjeta Andina de Migración (TAM)" via pagalo.pe or at any Banco de la Nacion branch.

Detailed instructions - including how to pay, what you have to do and be aware of, how to register and find your way around the online payment platform pagalo.pe - are available in our article Paying administration charges and processing fees in Peru.

Then log in to the Agencia Digital by choosing if you are Peruvian or foreigner and filling in required fields (passport (CE or DNI) and number, birthdate, nationality and your last entry into Peru). On the next page, click on "Mesa de Partes" at the top. Check "persona natural" and enter an e-mail address and cellphone number. Accept the terms & conditions and click "Siguiente".

Get an official duplicate of your TAM
Requesting an official copy of your TAM virtual on the Migraciones online platform

In the drop-down list under "Tipo de solicitud" select "Nuevos trámites TUPA" and the "Subtipo": "Duplicado de Tarjeta Andina de Migración (TAM)" as well as the Migraciones office, which should handle your application. Then download the form, fill it in and below upload it together with your payment receipt. Click on "Registrar".

Requests are usually processed within 24 hours, after which the document can be downloaded.

 

Please note: LimaEasy is not a Peruvian government agency, public authority, or law firm. The information provided is based on our best knowledge and is intended as general guidance to help you understand Peruvian immigration regulations and procedures. Regulations, requirements, and administrative practices may change at any time and without prior notice, so we recommend verifying current details with the relevant authorities before acting on this information.

And last but not least: If you notice any inaccuracies or outdated information on this page, please help us keep this guide up to date by leaving a comment below or contacting us via our contact form. Thank you for your support!

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    Sheila Pizur
    Sheila Pizur · 26/11/2025
    Hi, we are US citizens, so we fall under the 90-day (without further clarification) bucket. I'm fine even if it's only 90/365. My question is how do they treat your time if you haven't spent 90 days?

    Example (to make the numbers easier, I'd like to assume 90 days will be granted. I've read your article/comments & know this is not the case).

    Enter Peru April 25, 2026
    Leave Peru on May 24, after staying for 30 days
    Enter Peru on October 1, 2026

    My 180-day time period ends on Oct 22nd. With my 90-day assumption, would we be more likely to receive 60 days (remainder of 90) or 22 days (amount left of 180)? Or would there be another option?

    Again, I am aware that no number of days or even entry is guaranteed. I am making assumptions only to understand the approach. 

    Thank you for the help you provide to everyone.
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      Sunflower
      Sunflower
      • LimaEasy
       · 26/11/2025
      @Sheila Pizur
      Hello Sheila,

      once you leave the country, your TAM virtual is canceled and allowed days you haven't used expire. 

      When you return to Peru you get a new TAM virtual. And depending on the immigration officer you either get another 90 days as you, for example, haven't spend the max allowed 183 days in a 365-day period; or just the remaining days in the current 180-day period; or whatever the immigration officer is willing to give you.

      Unfortunately, no-one can tell you as it's completely up to the immigration officer. 

      Greetings
      Eva
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    Matt
    Matt · 16/10/2025
    Hi. It looks like was only given two months to stay in the county. Can I extend that? Thanks!
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      Sunflower
      Sunflower
      • LimaEasy
       · 16/10/2025
      @Matt
      Hello Matt,

      no, you cannot extend your stay as a tourist. Sorry. For more info on the topic check out our article Tourist visa extension. 

      Your only options if you want to stay longer than the two months you were given is either leave the country, return and hope you get another 30 or more days or overstay and pay a fine of S/ 5.35 per overstayed day. You find more info about overstaying and paying the fine in our Peruvian overstay fine article.

      All the best
      Eva
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      Matt
      Matt · 16/10/2025
      @Sunflower Thank you!
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    Emily
    Emily · 06/10/2025
    Hi, I entered Peru on 17/06/25 and left 90 days later on 15/09/25. I checked my TAM card which shoes 0 days. Does this mean I have 0 days left? I have messaged you on another page regarding trying to re-enter whilst processing a dependent work visa, so just trying to work out if I can re-enter. 
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      Sunflower
      Sunflower
      • LimaEasy
       · 06/10/2025
      @Emily Hello Emily,

      I already replied to your other comment.

      Anyway, according to the Foreigner Law tourists can stay in Peru for 183 days in a 365-day period (not per calendar year). But a publication issued by the Peruvian Ministry of Foreign Affairs limits or divides this general 183 days for most foreign nationals, incl. UK citizens, into two times max 90 days in two consecutive 180-day periods.

      So officially, you could stay a max of 90 days in Peru, then must leave for 90 days before being allowed to return and hopefully getting another 90 days. As you left Peru on September 15, officially you could only return on December 14 and most probably would get another 90 days.

      But if you haven’t stayed the full 183 days allowed in a 365-day period you most probably will be allowed to return to Peru earlier. It’s always up to the immigration officer you have to face but usually, especially if you explain your situation and show your work contact, your criminal record check and perhaps even the Interpol appointment confirmation, you should get at least another 30 days (or more) when you return so you can get the last things done and apply for your visa when your stay as a tourist is still valid.

      However, be aware that you are not entitled to get the full 90 days or the full 183 days in a 365-day period. It’s always at the discretion of the immigration officer. If you return today and you are lucky, the immigration officer might be super relaxed and just gives you another 90 days. On the other hand, you might end up with a strict immigration officer, who is giving you a hard time. Then stay calm and friendly, explain that you have a work contract, but couldn’t apply during your last stay because the criminal record check was missing or because your stay as a tourist was about to expire as the approval of the work contract took longer than expected or whatever applies, but now you have all necessary documents and just need some time to do your Ficha de canje and the translation so you can apply for your work visa. Usually, that does the trick.

      Regarding you TAM: if you entered the entry date of your last entry on the Migraciones website, so June 17, there are no days left on this stay as you already left the country; this TAM isn’t valid anymore. When you re-enter you get a new TAM.

      All the best
      Eva
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      Emily
      Emily · 07/10/2025
      @Sunflower Thank you very much for your help 
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    Upe
    Upe · 18/06/2025
    Hello, which way I have to write my date of enter? Dd/mm/yy OR mm/dd/yy
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    CelTata
    CelTata · 09/11/2024
    Hi
    I checked the list that you attached at the end. I have one question. It is clear to me if it is written 90/180 days. But what does is mean if there is only written 90?
    90 in 365 days or always 90 when you reenter even without being out of the country for 90 days...
    Thank you!! :) 
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      Sunflower
      Sunflower
      • LimaEasy
       · 09/11/2024
      @CelTata
      Hello CelTata,

      Since August 2021, this topic comes up often. So first a short explanation about the legal background.

      According to the old foreigner, Decreto Legislativo 1350, and the new foreigner law, Decreto Legislativo 1582, in general, tourists can stay in Peru for 183 days in a 365-day period.

      However, this doesn’t mean that all foreigners can stay the full 183 days in a 365-day period or that you get the complete 183 days when you enter the country.

      The publication issued by the Peruvian Ministry of Foreign Affairs (RREE) you mentioned is based on agreements Peru has with different countries. It limits and, in some cases, divides the general 183 days per year allowing most foreign nationals to stay in Peru as a tourist for up to 90 days in a 180-day period.

      If you check out the list again, you will see that for most foreign nationals, who can travel to Peru visa-free, you find 90/180, which means they can stay up to 90 days in a 180-day period, for a few 180/365, so up to 180 days in a 365-day period and 90/365 (up to 90 days in a 365-day period).

      Under Estados Unidos de America (and a few other countries) you will only find 90, so 90 days. The list doesn't state if it's in a 180- or 365-day period. This leaves lots of room for interpretation and uncertainties.

      The 90 surely doesn’t mean that you get 90 days whenever you enter.

      Over the past over three years, I regularly get e-mails or comments stating that someone or an immigration officer said/showed some document that US Americans (and a few other foreign nationals) can only stay 90 days in a 365-day period.

      I've never seen such a document explicitly stating 90/365 for US Americans nor could I find it on any official site. I even contacted Migraciones and the Peruvian General Consulate in Washington a good year ago and again a few months back, but they confirmed that US Americans can stay visa-free as a tourist for 183 days per year and the 90 means 90 days in a 180-day period.

      Additionally, I know of quite a number of US Americans, who had no problem staying in Peru 2 times 90 days, so the full 180 days within a year.

      However, as in many countries around the globe it’s always at the discretion of the immigration officer how he/she evaluates you /your situation/your travel history and how many days he/she is willing to let you stay as a tourist in Peru. You are not entitled to get the full 90 days or the full 183 days per year. It's completely up to the immigration officer if he/she lets you enter and how long he/she allows you to stay.

      The same applies if you already stayed in Peru for 90 days and you want to reenter the country before your 180-day period is up. If you haven’t spent the complete 183 days allowed in a 365-day period some immigration officers allow you to enter giving you another 90 days, while others either refuse to let you enter or just give you any (small) amount of days they are happy with. So, you are at the mercy of the immigration officer.

      Greetings
      Eva
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      CelTata
      CelTata · 11/11/2024
      @Sunflower Hi Eva
      Thank you very much for that detailed reply!
      I guess I'll find out when I'll go back to Peru soon. Let's hope the immigration officer is in a good mood lol
      Thanks :) 

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      Sunflower
      Sunflower
      • LimaEasy
       · 11/11/2024
      @CelTata
      All the best and good luck.

      Eva
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    Mathew
    Mathew · 26/10/2024
    Hello,

    Thanks for this helpful information! I have a bit of a neurotic question but just wanted to make sure. Do I need to print out my TAM virtual document before leaving Peru, or can I just show the virtual version? 

    Thank you!
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      Sunflower
      Sunflower
      • LimaEasy
       · 26/10/2024
      @Mathew
      Hello Mathew,

      You neither have to print out the TAM Virtual document nor show the digital version when leaving Peru. The immigration officer you have to face when leaving will scan your passport and will see your entry (or entries and exits)on the screen.

      Usually you only need to know about the TAM virtual when you want to check how long you can stay in Peru or when you must prove somewhere official when you entered and/or left the country.

      Greetings
      Eva
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      Mathew
      Mathew · 26/10/2024
      @Sunflower Thank you so much!
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    Jonny
    Jonny · 02/09/2024
    Hi Eva,

    Can I just say thank you so much for all the effort you put into this, its greatly appreciated.

    I'm wondering if you could assist with what you think my current situation is, I appreciate things ultimately come down to the agent at mirgrations each time you enter.

    - Entered Peru 04/10/2023, left Peru 02/11/2023 (29days)
    - Entered Peru 29/08/2024. Intend to stay until 25/11/2024 (88days).

    When does the period rest in my case? Does this mean from 04/10/2023 - 03/10/2024 I was entitled to use 183 days and only used 64days (29days + 35days)and now my new year starts 04/10/2024 and can use 183days from 04/10/2024 - 03/10/2025? 

    If so, am I then entitled to stay for 90days between 04/10/2024 and 03/04/2025? Rather than 90days from my entry this year on 29/08/2024? 

    Sorry if this isn't very clear but I'm struggling to understand when my relevant year ends and how this rolls over year on year.

    Many thanks again 
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      Sunflower
      Sunflower
      • LimaEasy
       · 02/09/2024
      @Jonny
      Hello Jonny,

      I understand your problem, but can't give you an accurate answer.

      Your first 365-day period started with your first entry into Peru, which was on 04/10/2023. It ends on 03/10/2024. Officially all days, you could have stayed, but didn't "use" in this period lapse.

      You entered again on 29/08/2024 with your first 365-day period still running. So, as you only have stayed a few days in this first 365-day period, it actually depends on the immigration officer how he evaluated your travel history.

      First of all, I think that you got the full 90 days (best check your TAM virtual as explained above to confirm) and won't have a problem staying until 25/11/2024.

      But the question remains, when your second 365-day period may start / may have started and how the days you stayed in your first are taken into consideration. 

      Unfortunately, Migraciones hasn't made public how they determine the 365-day periods in such cases and how the days are calculated. Additionally, even among immigration officer cases as yours are handled differently. So there doesn't seem to be an official guideline.

      Often, but not always immigration officers "start" a new 365-day period and the calculation starts from there again. Others really make an effort and - in case you got 90 days - would deduct the 35 days, which you stayed in your first 365-day period and consider only 55 days used in your second 365-days period, which would start at the beginning of October. How the immigration officer will evaluate your case, when you re-enter, I don't know.

      Sorry, I couldn't help.

      Greetings
      Eva


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    Robert
    Robert · 06/06/2024
    Hi Eva,

    I have an unusual situation where my girlfriend and I entered Peru via LIM at the same time but I was given 90 days while she was only given 40; we both have US passports. 

    We plan on staying for 59 days as we have already rented an apartment for our time here. What do you think would be the best way to go about this; go to a local migration office and ask for the full 90 days, do a quick border hop and get re-stamped, or just do nothing and pay the fines on a 19-day overstay for her. 

    Paying the fine seems like simplest thing to do here, but we are planning on coming back for a month or so in October and we don't want to create any red flags for her. We would appreciate any advice you could give on the best course of action.

    Thank you,
           Robert


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      Sunflower
      Sunflower
      • LimaEasy
       · 06/06/2024
      @Robert
      Hello Robert,

      your situation isn't as unusual as you think. Immigration officers at the airport once in a while do this with couples for no obvious reason.

      Anyway, as of today there is no possibility to extend your stay as a tourist. So, going to a Migraciones office is a waste of time as you won't be seen without an appointment, which is difficult to get in a timely manner, and even if you manage to get in without an appointment you will be told that there are no extensions.

      This leaves you / your girlfriend with two options: leave Peru for a short stay in Chile, Bolivia or Ecuador or overstay.

      The correct way to go would be to leave and return hoping that upon your return you both get the days you need until you leave.

      You will understand that I cannot and won't recommend to overstay as I believe you should respect the country you are visiting as a guest and its rules including the time you are allowed to stay as a tourist. However, giving you the full 90 days and your girlfriend 40 is just ridiculous. So, if it were me and my husband, I would overstay the few days and pay the fine, especially as you are not even pushing the 90 days limit in a 180-day period.

      But there are consequences (in most cases just the overstay fine) and yes, the overstaying will be registered. Here again, I doubt that overstaying 19 days will give your girlfriend any trouble coming back in October. As your 180-day period isn't over by then you might not get the full 90 days, but should both get at least another 30 days.

      Nevertheless, please be aware that it's always at the discretion of the immigration officer if you are allowed to enter and how many days he/she is willing to let you stay.

      You find more info on overstaying in Peru in our article "Peruvian overstay fine for tourists". https://www.limaeasy.com/peru-guide/legal-stuff/peruvian-overstay-fine-for-tourists

      Wishing you all the best
      Eva

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    Caro
    Caro · 17/12/2023
    Hey, thank you so much for all that detailed information.
    Apologies for being a little thick, but I'm not sure I get how to turn my 90 day tourist visa, into 183. 
    I entered Peru on December 8th, and I checked my status on the immigration website, and I was granted 90 days, therefore until March 6th. 
    If I want to get another 90, do I have to leave the country and come back? 
    But if I do so, don't I risk not being able to get back in? Or do I have to leave the country for a minimum of 3 months or something like that? 
    Thanks for all your help
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      Sunflower
      Sunflower
      • LimaEasy
       · 18/12/2023
      @Caro
      Hello Caro,

      according to the old Peruvian foreigner law, Decreto Legislativo 1350, and the new Peruvian foreigner law, Decreto Legislativo 1582, which was published on November 14, 2023, foreign tourists can stay in Peru for 183 accumulated days in a 365-day period; so, half a year within one year.

      But a publication of the Peruvian Ministry of Foreign Affairs limits or better divides this general 183 days for most foreign national in two times 90 days in two consecutive 180-day periods.

      So, over the past two years, most foreigners got a max of 90 days when they entered the country as a tourist. According to the rules, extension weren't possible and after 90 days they had to leave and could only return 3 months later. But this wasn't always enforced. So, some people could return before their 3 months out of the country were over and would get another 90 days; others weren't allowed to return or were only given a few days up to a month or so. However, the 183 days in a year were usually (with a few exceptions) strictly enforced. So, if you already stayed half a year in Peru within the last 12 months, in most cases entry was denied.

      Now, we return to the new foreigner law. Contrary to the old one it describes that in case foreign tourists don't get the full 183 days, an extension can be granted, unless international agreements or conventions determine a shorter period or don't allow extensions.

      At the moment, the necessary administrative regulations for this new foreigner law haven't been published yet. We don't know how the extension works and for which nationalities there might be restrictions (most probably at least for EU nationals as there is an agreement in place that allows Peruvian nationals to stay 90 days within half a year in the Schengen area and EU nationals to stays 90 days in a 180-day period in Peru. So, right now we can just wait for more official news.

      In case you have a nationality, for which international agreements or conventions determine a stay as a tourist for less than 183 days or don't allow extensions, then your only option is leave after the 90 days and return (or overstay). If you are lucky you might (or not) get another 90 days if you come back to Peru before your first 180-day period is over. It's at the discretion of the immigration officer, so no-one can guarantee anything.

      Greetings
      Eva
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      Caro
      Caro · 24/12/2023
      @Sunflower Thank you so much!! This is so clear and detailed, wow. 
      Happy holidays!
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    Antonio
    Antonio · 20/10/2023
    So confusing and burocratic
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      Sunflower
      Sunflower
      • LimaEasy
       · 21/10/2023
      @Antonio
      Hello Antonio,

      yes, bureaucratic stuff is always confusing, especially in countries like Peru.

      While having the physical TAM card or an entry stamp in your passport surely is easier, checking your TAM virtual is usually a simple process.

      So, in case you just want to know how many days you got when you entered Peru and aren't interested in the explanation about the background just skip the first chapters in this article and directly go to "How to check your TAM virtual" subpoint Option 1: Migraciones website, where the process is explained in detail.

      So, in short, go to the Migraciones website under Consultas en Linea TAM Virtual, enter your personal data and in seconds you get your TAM virtual displayed on the screen. Under "Fecha de ingreso" you find the date you entered the country and below that under "Tiempo de permanencia" the number of days you are allowed to stay in Peru as a tourist. 

      If you have any further questions, just give me a shout.

      Greetings
      Eva
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    Ann
    Ann · 10/08/2023
    Hello Eva , thank you . 

    Could you please help me with this math equation ?

    Entered Peru : Jan 4- Feb 5 , 2023
    Entered Peru: April 25- May 17,  2023
    Entered Peru: July 24- Aug 6,  2023

    How do you calculate this? As there are 69 days total used so far.  thank you Ann
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      Sunflower
      Sunflower
      • LimaEasy
       · 10/08/2023
      @Ann Jan 4- Feb 5 , 2023: 32 days
      April 25- May 17, 2023: 22 days
      July 24- Aug 6, 2023: 13 days

      So far you spend 67 days in Peru. The maximum you could be in Peru as a tourist until your 365-day period ends on Jan 4, 2024 is 116 days.

      However, the max immigration officer give visitors is 90 days. And it's always up to the officer how many days he/she is willing to give you.

      Overall, you shouldn't have a problem returning to Peru in December or January and most probably getting 90 days.

      Greetings
      Eva
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    Ann · 10/08/2023
    Hello, If i have 5 days left this year 2023 on a tourist 90 day stay in Peru but entered Peru on December 31, 2023. Is that count towards the 90 day stay of what year 2023   or 2024?

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      Sunflower
      • LimaEasy
       · 10/08/2023
      @Ann
      Hello Ann,

      Peru doesn't count in calendar years, but in 180-day and 365-day periods.

      Most foreign nationals, who can visit Peru visa-free, can stay 90 days in a 180-day period and a total of 183 days in a 365-day period. 

      The 180-day period isn't per half year from January to June or July to December and the 365-day period isn't per calendar year from January to December but calculated from your first entry.

      So, how many days you can still spend depends on when you entered Peru and how many days you already spend.

      Greetings
      Eva
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    Beijul · 03/07/2023
    Hi. Lots of info here which is really helpful. What's confusing is I read on the UK government website that "If you enter Peru without an immigration entry stamp through any land border, you may still be able to enter Peru with no problems, but once in, you will not be able to leave Peru until you have obtained a new entry stamp. That is required by law." So in order to leave i need an entry stamp? How do I obtain that?
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      Sunflower
      Sunflower
      • LimaEasy
       · 03/07/2023
      @Beijul
      Hello Beijul,

      honestly, what you quoted from the UK government website doesn't make any sense to me, but might be taken out of context; or the current entry processes/recent changes weren't updated.

      Anyway, at the end of May 2023 stamping of passports was eliminated for those entering Peru on international flights at Jorge Chavez International Airport (Lima), Alfredo Rodríguez Ballón Airport (Arequipa), Alejandro Velasco Astete Airport (Cusco), Capitán FAP José A. Quiñones Airport (Chiclayo) and Capitán FAP Carlos Martínez de Pinillos Airport (Trujillo). Even though there are plans to successively stop stamping at land borders as well, right now you still should get an entry stamp  when crossing into Peru at a land border.

      If your passport wasn't stamped when you entered the country at a land border, you should immediately check your TAM virtual as described above.

      If you get an entry displayed with your correct information you should be fine and shouldn't have a problem leaving the country.

      If you, however, get an error message and can't access your TAM virtual, it's possible that your entry into the country wasn't registered correctly at the border. Only then, you have a problem and might be denied to leave the country. You should get in contact with Migraciones immediately and most probably first have to get this mess sorted out and only then are allowed to leave Peru.

      Greetings
      Eva
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      Beijul Shah · 03/07/2023
      @Sunflower Thanks Eva! That’s helpful. I’ll keep an eye on TAM and go from there! 
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    Nick · 18/03/2022
    Hello, I've found some very useful information on this page. But one question: who can I call to double check to amount of time I am able to stay in Peru. I also remember being told 6 months (it's been 4 already), so the 90 days thing is new to me. I would like to double check with the relevant authorities. Any advice would be appreciated. Thank you
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      Sunflower
      Sunflower
      • LimaEasy
       · 18/03/2022
      @Nick Hello Nick,

      I'm a little bit confused. This page is dedicated to explain in detail which options you have to find out how many days you were given.

      Speaking to someone in person or on the phone (in charge is Migraciones) isn't a good option to double check anything, as unfortunately, answers aren't always accurate and sometimes quite "creative". Better choose an option, where you get something in writing. So, best work your way through above mentioned options.

      The easiest, quickest and at the moment most successful way to find out how many days you got is above described "Option 1: Migraciones website". How you do it, is explained above.

      If this doesn't work, try "Option 2: Migraciones Agencia Digital". Here as well, explanation above.

      Still no luck, then use "Option 3: Get in contact with Migraciones". Contact details can be found above.

      Greetings
      Eva
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    AL · 09/03/2022
    I wrote to the Peruvian consulate in Washington DC and my husband called the Puruvian consulate in DC. They told us that US citizens get 183 days in Perú on tourist visa. On the phone call with my husband, the lady he spoke with said that if we ask the officer for 183 days, it depends on his/her discretion. Could it be that they possibly mistaken? You're very helpful website and the migrations site for Peru seem to suggest otherwise.
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      Sunflower
      Sunflower
      • LimaEasy
       · 09/03/2022
      @AL
      Hello AL,

      Interesting response from the Peruvian consulate; they should know better.

      According to the Peruvian Foreigner Law from 2017, Decreto Legislativo 1350, foreigners in general can stay in Peru for a maximum of 183 cumulative days in a 365-day period for touristic purposes (see page 60, article 29.1h); that’s correct. As well correct that it’s always at the discretion of the immigration officer if he or she lets you enter the country at all and how many days he/she gives you. You have no right to get the full 183 or 90 days.

      However, what the lady from the Peruvian consulate might have forgotten to mention is that already in 2019, the Peruvian Ministry of Foreign Affairs (RREE) eliminated the general 183 days for most nationalities. Already since then US and many, many other nationals who can travel visa-free to Peru now are mostly only allowed to stay up to 90 days in a 183-day period (see Requerimientos y exoneracion de visas para ciudadanos extranjeros, page 1 under America del Norte, Estados Unidos).

      And while in 2019 and the beginning of 2020 (before the borders were closed due to Covid), this new rule was handled quite relaxed and lots of foreign travelers still got their 183 days when entering the country or could extend if they didn’t, since August 2021 immigration officers at the airport (the land borders only opened a few weeks ago, so not sure how strict they are there at the moment) seem to give travelers as standard only 90 days according to above mentioned list from the Peruvian Ministry of Foreign Affairs; Visitors who, according to the RREE list, are still allowed 183 days reported that even they only got 90 days.

      So, yes, while you can try to ask for 183 days, don’t be surprised to only get the 90 days allowed for US passport holders.

      Greetings
      Eva
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      AL
      AL · 09/03/2022
      @Sunflower Thank you so much for this detailed response!
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      GJ · 28/04/2023
      @Sunflower Eva and any other authors of this page–just want to say a big thank you. You always have up to date information, clearly communicated, in a relatively chaotic place. I really appreciate it!
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      Sunflower
      • LimaEasy
       · 29/04/2023
      @GJ
      Hello GJ,

      Thank you so much for taking the time to write to me. It's always great to hear that the information we provide here is helpful.

      Yes, the overall bureaucratic situation in Peru is different than what we might be used from home. Additionally things change quickly and no-one seems to bother informing anyone in a timely manner. We really try our best to have the most up-to-date info here on LimaEasy, which is a challenge and, to be honest, only possible with the help of our great readers.

      Thanks again, you made my day.

      Have a great weekend

      Eva

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