Can you travel to Peru without a passport? Guide for Bolivia, Colombia and Ecuador

Yes. Citizens of Bolivia, Colombia and Ecuador traveling to Peru as tourists can enter with a valid national identity document instead of a passport or visa. This is a benefit of the Andean Community (CAN), which includes Peru. The Andean Community confirms that citizens of its four member countries can travel within the bloc for tourism using their identity document.

You still need to complete immigration control. This guide explains who qualifies, which document to carry, how Peru's Andean Migration Card works and what to check if you travel with a child or connect through another country.

Who can enter Peru without a passport under CAN rules?

The CAN members are Bolivia, Colombia, Ecuador and Peru. Bolivian, Colombian and Ecuadorian citizens can present a valid national identity document for a tourist visit to Peru. Peru's Immigration Authority explicitly states that citizens of the Andean Community may enter with their identity card.

The rule is based on citizenship, not merely residence. If you live in one of these countries but hold another nationality, check the entry conditions for your own travel document. If your itinerary connects through a country outside the CAN, its transit rules are separate.

Which identity document should you bring?

Bring the original, valid national identity document issued by your country, in good condition. In Bolivia and Ecuador this is commonly called a cédula de identidad; in Colombia, adults generally use the cédula de ciudadanía. Check that the name and document number match your airline reservation.

Peru's immigration-control guidance accepts a passport or identity document for citizens of CAN countries. Do not assume that a phone photo, photocopy or loss report will be accepted instead of the original. Ask the airline and immigration authority if your card is damaged, expired or being replaced.

Can you fly to Peru or cross by land with your ID?

The CAN travel benefit is not limited to land borders: an accepted national ID may be presented at an authorized immigration checkpoint, including an airport. Your airline checks documents before boarding, however. If you have a connection outside the CAN, verify that country's transit and entry requirements before booking.

For overland travel, use an authorized border crossing and register your exit and entry. A tour booking or a stay near the border is not a substitute for immigration control.

Immigration control and the Andean Migration Card

On arrival, present your ID and check the length of stay Peru grants you. The Tarjeta Andina de Migración (TAM) records your immigration movement; it is generated electronically at checkpoints using the virtual system. Peru's official TAM Virtual service lets you check your authorized stay and obtain proof of regular entry.

Do not assume everyone receives the same number of days. Check your record after arrival and leave or complete the appropriate procedure before the authorized period ends. Migraciones advises foreign tourists to verify their permitted stay.

What if you are traveling with a child?

Children need their own accepted travel document and may need authorization to leave their home country, depending on who accompanies them. Rules for minors differ among Bolivia, Colombia and Ecuador. Confirm the requirements with the departure country's authority, the airline and Peru's Immigration Authority before traveling.

Where can you travel in Peru after entering with your ID?

Regular tourist entry with an identity document does not restrict you to one Peruvian city. You can plan a route through Lima, Cusco, Machu Picchu, Arequipa, Puno or the Amazon, while observing your authorized stay and the requirements of each attraction and transport service.

• From Bolivia: Puno and Lake Titicaca make a natural stop before Cusco and Machu Picchu.
• From Colombia or Ecuador: Lima is a common arrival point for onward travel to Cusco, Arequipa or the Amazon.
• Across several regions: compare our Peru travel packages and allow time between connections.

The CAN immigration rule does not replace a Machu Picchu entry ticket. Reserve admission and transport separately. You can explore Cusco Express for a shorter Andean journey or Peru 360 for a wider route.

Checklist before you leave

1. Confirm that your citizenship and national ID qualify under the CAN tourism arrangement.
2. Check that the original ID is valid, legible and matches your bookings.
3. Ask your airline about boarding and any connection outside the CAN.
4. For a child, check the child's own documents and any exit authorization.
5. Keep your accommodation, transport and attraction bookings accessible.
6. After arrival, check your TAM Virtual record and permitted stay.

Frequently asked questions

Can a Colombian citizen fly to Peru with a cédula?

Yes, a Colombian citizen visiting as a tourist can use a valid cédula de ciudadanía at Peruvian immigration control. Airline and third-country transit conditions still apply.

Do Ecuadorian and Bolivian tourists need a passport for Peru?

No, not for tourism covered by the CAN arrangement if they carry a valid national identity document.

Do CAN citizens need a tourist visa for Peru?

The Andean Community states that citizens of its member countries can travel for tourism within the bloc without a visa or passport when carrying the accepted identity document.

How long may I stay in Peru?

Check the number of days recorded for your particular entry in your immigration record or TAM Virtual. Do not rely on a general allowance without checking it.

Official sources and update

Reviewed on October 6, 2026 using the Andean Community, Peru's tourist guidance and the official immigration-control procedure. Requirements can change; check official sources and your airline before departure. The images in this article were extracted from editorial documents supplied by GT Peru Travel.