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🇰🇪 Does a Kenyan need a visa for Peru 🇵🇪?

What this means for your trip

You apply at an embassy, consulate or authorised visa centre of the destination, usually with an application form, passport photos, bank statements, travel itinerary and accommodation bookings.

Processing takes days to weeks, and some embassies require an interview; start the application well before your trip.

Your passport should normally be valid for at least six months beyond your planned departure date and have blank pages for stamps; many countries apply this rule.

Peru at a glance

Capital: Lima · Currency: Peruvian sol (PEN, S/.) · Official languages: Aymara, Quechua, Spanish · Calling code: +51

U.S. State Department travel advisory for Peru: Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution (updated 16 May 2025). It is written for U.S. citizens; read the advisory before you book.

Plugs and voltage

You need a travel adapter: Peru uses plug types A, B, C, Kenya uses G. Mains voltage differs (Peru: 220 V; Kenya: 240 V): most phone and laptop chargers accept 100–240 V, but single-voltage devices such as some hair dryers need a converter.

More about entering Peru →

Easier destinations near Peru for Kenyan passport holders

• 🇧🇴 Bolivia — Visa on arrival
• 🇨🇴 Colombia — e-Visa
• 🇪🇨 Ecuador — e-Visa
• 🇸🇷 Suriname — e-Visa

The other way round

🇵🇪 Peruvian passport holders visiting Kenya: Peruvian passport holders do not need a visa for Kenya, but must get an electronic travel authorisation (ETA) online before travelling.

The Kenyan passport at a glance

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