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Peru visa options for Switzerland passport holders

Tourist / short stay

Visa-free · up to 90 days

Enter without a visa, usually for a set number of days.

Visa types & longer-stay routes for Peru

Most Western (US/EU/UK/CA/AU/NZ/most LatAm) visa-free for tourism; longer-stay visas via Migraciones or Peruvian consulate

  • Tourist

    Tourist (Visa-Free Entry)

    Up to 183 days/calendar year (often only 90 granted at entry since 2021)

    Insurance
    Recommended(altitude, trekking, theft)
    Good for
    US/EU/UK/CA/AU/NZ/most LatAm for tourism or business
    Requirement
    Passport 6+ months, onward/return ticket, 2026 electronic pre-registration 72h before arrival
  • Work

    Worker Visa

    1 year renewable; PR after 3 yrs

    Insurance
    RecommendedEsSalud (public) via employer; private top-up recommended
    Good for
    Foreigners with a Peruvian employer contract
    Requirement
    Peruvian contract approved by Ministry of Labor, employer sponsorship, foreign workforce quota (max 20% of company workforce, 30% of payroll)
  • Digital nomad

    Digital Nomad Visa

    Up to 365 days (renewable, per 2023 law)

    Insurance
    Required(international cover valid in Peru)
    Good for
    Remote workers employed by or contracting with non-Peruvian companies
    Requirement
    Law passed Nov 2023 but VERIFY implementation; not in Sept 2025 TUPA; expected min ~1,000 USD/month foreign income, remote employment proof, clean record
  • Residence

    Rentista (Independent Means)

    Indefinite residence (no annual carne renewal)

    Insurance
    Recommended(Rimac, Pacifico, MAPFRE)
    Good for
    Retirees and individuals with guaranteed lifelong foreign income (pension, annuity)
    Requirement
    Min 1,000 USD/month permanent foreign income (e.g. pension) +500 USD/month per dependent; deposited to Peruvian bank; rental and freelance income do NOT qualify
  • Residence

    Family / Marriage Visa

    2 years initially, then PR

    Insurance
    RecommendedEsSalud access via spouse possible
    Good for
    Spouses, civil partners and family of Peruvian citizens or residents
    Requirement
    Apostilled marriage/birth cert, cohabitation or family-link proof, clean record, financial solvency

Visa rules change often and depend on your nationality. Last checked: 2026-06. Always confirm with the official immigration service or your nearest consulate before you apply.

Last verified June 2026

Visa-free isn’t insurance-free

Whatever route you take into Peru, your entry stamp never includes health cover. Many longer-stay visas also require proof of insurance before they’re granted. That part is on you — and it’s what we actually do.

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Switzerland → Peru: frequently asked

Do Switzerland passport holders need a visa to visit Peru?
Visa-free · up to 90 days. Enter without a visa, usually for a set number of days. Always confirm with the official source before booking.
Can a Switzerland passport holder live or work long-term in Peru?
Yes, via a long-stay visa. Peru has 5 documented visa types covering work, study, residence and — where it exists — digital-nomad routes.
Do I need travel insurance for Peru?
Entry to Peru never includes health cover, so travel medical insurance is strongly recommended. Several Peru visas also require proof of insurance before they're granted.
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Visa rules can change at short notice and depend on your purpose of travel, length of stay and onward tickets. Always confirm with the destination’s embassy or the IATA Travel Centre before you book. Visa-free entry never includes travel health insurance. That’s still on you.