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Verified June 2026

Do Peruvians need ETIAS?

Yes

Yes. Peruvian citizens are visa-exempt for short stays, so once ETIAS launches Peruvians will need an ETIAS authorisation to enter the Schengen area.

Needs ETIAS?
Yes
Cost
€20
Validity
3 yrs
From
Q4 2026

Peru's citizens have travelled visa-free to the Schengen area since March 2016, and that visa-free status is precisely why ETIAS will apply. ETIAS is a quick online authorisation, not a visa.

The 90/180 day limit continues to apply unchanged for Peruvians; ETIAS is simply the authorisation you arrange before departure and keep linked to your passport.

A recent visa-free status

Peru gained visa-free Schengen access in 2016, making it - along with Colombia - one of the more recent South American additions. Your Peruvian passport must be valid for at least three months after your planned departure from Europe and issued within the previous 10 years; because ETIAS is bound to one passport, a renewal means applying again.

How Peruvians will apply

When ETIAS launches, Peruvians will apply online on the official EU portal, pay €20 (free under 18 or over 70), and receive an authorisation linked to their passport for up to 3 years. It is not a visa - see what ETIAS is and how it differs from a visa.

ETIAS gets Peruvians to the border; it does not extend the stay. Check how many days are left with the free 90/180 calculator.

Frequently asked questions

Do Peruvians need ETIAS?

Yes. Peruvian citizens are visa-exempt for short stays, so once ETIAS launches Peruvians will need an ETIAS authorisation to enter the Schengen area.

How much will ETIAS cost Peruvians?

€20 per application, free for travellers under 18 or over 70. One authorisation lasts up to 3 years. See ETIAS cost.

When will Peruvians need ETIAS from?

From the launch of ETIAS, expected in the last quarter of 2026. No exact date is set yet - track it on the ETIAS start date page.

Does ETIAS change the 90-day limit for Peruvians?

No. ETIAS lets you travel, but the 90/180-day rule still caps short stays at 90 days in any 180. Plan it with the 90/180 calculator.

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