Tránsito — Transit Visa

The Transit Visa for Peru was implemented to regulate the entry of foreign nationals who need to pass through Peruvian territory while en route to a third country and who intend to leave the international transit area of the airport. This requirement fills a security and administrative gap, ensuring that travelers who are not exempt from visa requirements have documented authorization if they need to clear immigration, change terminals, or stay temporarily in the country during a layover. It is a mandatory step for those whose nationality requires a visa for entry into Peru and who cannot remain in the sterile international transit zone.

This visa is intended for travelers with confirmed onward travel to a destination outside of Peru who must exit the airport's international zone. It is ideal for passengers on long layovers or those whose flight itinerary requires re-checking baggage or changing airports. The visa is distinctive because it is strictly limited to transit purposes, typically authorizing a very short stay. Applicants must demonstrate their onward travel plans, such as confirmed flight tickets and proof of admissibility to their final destination, ensuring that the transit is a genuine step in an international journey.