I Am a US citizen traveling on US passport. I was there 4 different times last year since August 2025 for a total of 95 days.
Am I able to go back into Perú a a US tourist again on March 20?
- This commment is unpublished.@KeithHello Keith,To begin with, here is a brief explanation of how long foreign nationals can stay in the country as tourists. According to the Peruvian Foreigner Law, tourists can generally remain in Peru for up to 183 days within a 365-day period.
However, this does not mean that all foreigners are automatically allowed to stay the full 183 days in a 365-day period, nor that you will be granted the full 183 days upon entering the country.
A publication issued by the Peruvian Ministry of Foreign Affairs (RREE), based on agreements Peru has with various countries, limits and, in some cases, subdivides the general 183 days per year. For most foreign nationals, this results in a maximum stay of up to 90 days within a 180-day period when visiting Peru as a tourist.
If you review the list, you will notice that most foreign nationals who can enter Peru visa-free are listed with 90/180, meaning they may stay up to 90 days within a 180-day period. A few are listed with 180/365 (up to 180 days within a 365-day period) and others with 90/365 (up to 90 days within a 365-day period).
For Estados Unidos de América (and a few other countries), the list simply states “90,” meaning 90 days. However, it does not specify whether this refers to a 180-day or a 365-day period. This lack of clarity leaves considerable room for interpretation and uncertainty.
Over the past four years, I have regularly received emails and comments stating that Peruvian immigration officers have claimed - sometimes even presenting some document - that US Americans (and a few other foreign nationals) are only permitted to stay 90 days within a 365-day period. It appears that this particularly affects US travelers who visit Peru frequently for shorter stays.
Personally, I have never seen any official document explicitly stating a 90/365 rule for US Americans, nor have I been able to find such information on any official website. I even contacted Migraciones and the Peruvian General Consulate in Washington for clarification, and both confirmed that US Americans may stay visa-free as tourists for up to 183 days per year, and that the “90” refers to 90 days within a 180-day period.
That said, in my opinion, you should not encounter any issues returning in March.
However, there is no guarantee. As is the case in many countries around the world, the final decision always lies with the immigration officer. It is entirely at their discretion how they assess you, your situation, and your travel history and how many days they are willing to grant you as a tourist in Peru. You are not automatically entitled to the full 90 days within a 180-day period or the full 183 days per year. Ultimately, it is up to the immigration officer whether to admit you and how long you are permitted to stay.GreetingsEva
