Peru visa requirements for Thais

Travel and visa requirements

Peruvian Visa is not required for Thais

Stay Duration: 180 days

Entry Requirements

  • The Republic of Peru is a country in western South America. The country's capital and largest city is Lima.
  • Peru is home to a section of the Amazon rainforest and Machu Picchu, an ancient Incan city high in the Andes mountains.
  • Thailand citizens traveling to Peru as tourists do not require a visa and are eligible to stay up to 180 days i.e. 6 months.
  • An important document needed before visiting Peru is Thai's international passport with 6 months validity and also two blank passport pages for entry and exit stamps, and a return flight ticket.
  • Spanish is the official language of Peru and. other indigenous languages are Quechua and Aymara.
  • The predominant religion in Peru is Christianity. Peruvians, however, have blended their traditional beliefs with Catholicism.
  • The official currency spent in Peru is the Peruvian sol with the code PEN.
  • There are no restrictions on the import or export of local or foreign currency, but amounts exceeding US$10,000 must be declared.
  • The climate on the coast of Peru is arid and semi-arid with high temperatures and very little rainfall. The Andes mountains observe a cool-to-cold climate with rainy summers and very dry winter.
  • Peru observes Peru Time (PET) all year round with no Daylight Saving Time. Peru Time is 5 hours behind Greenwich Mean Time.
  • Peru uses 220V, 60Hz with sockets and plugs Type A and Type C.
  • The required vaccinations before visiting Peru are hepatitis A, hepatitis B, typhoid, yellow fever, rabies, meningitis, polio, chickenpox, shingles, pneumonia, and influenza.
  • Some of the tourist centers to visit in Peru are Machu Picchu, Plaza de Armas of Lima, Kuélap, Moray, and Vinicunca Rainbow Mountain.
  • The time difference between Thailand and Peru is 12 hours. Thailand is ahead of Peru.
  • The average flight duration from Thailand to Peru is 23 hours 20 minutes while the distance is 19,161 Km.
  • The operating airlines from Thailand to Peru are Qatar Airways, ANA, and Cathay Pacific.

Frequently Asked Questions


How much can I budget per day in Peru?

Generally, if you're trying to budget for your upcoming backpacking trip to Peru, $30-40 USD per day seems reasonable including the additional expenses. But, as everyone says, it's better to always have more than to have less.


Are credit cards accepted in Peru?

Your bank may take on a surcharge and additional fees for each foreign currency transaction. The most widely accepted cards in Peru are Visa and MasterCard.


How do I get around in Peru?

Getting around in Peru is safe and easy. From boats to buses and trains, however, here are other ways to travel around Peru; Peru Bus Services, Train Travel, Discount Airlines, by Water, and Driving a car.


Why is Peru called the richest country in the world?

Peru is a country blessed with an abundance of natural, cultural and historical attractions offering visitors genuinely fulfilling experiences.