Travel Authorization Letter to Peru: 2026 Requirements
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Peru is a very popular destination for the Peruvian community living in the United States. Lima, Cusco, Machu Picchu, Arequipa, and other cities receive thousands of visitors every year. But many parents don't know that Peru Migraciones has strict controls for the departure and entry of minors without both parents.
If your child is traveling to Peru without both parents, you need a properly notarized travel authorization letter.
⚠️ Important notice: Multi Servicios 360 is a self-help document preparation software. We are not attorneys or licensed document preparers. This article is for informational purposes only. Consult the Peruvian consulate or an attorney for your specific situation.
What does Peru require?
Peru's Law 30466 and the Peruvian Civil Code establish the basis for the protection of minors at immigration checkpoints. Peru Migraciones requires that minors leaving or entering the country without one or both parents present express authorization.
The authorization must be notarized. For the document to be recognized by Peruvian authorities, it may need to be apostilled and, in some cases, translated into Spanish if it was written in English.
Main airports
- •Jorge Chávez International Airport (LIM) — Lima / Callao (the most important; this is where Migraciones enforces the strictest controls)
- •Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ) — Cusco
- •Rodríguez Ballón International Airport (AQP) — Arequipa
- •Carlos Ciriani Santa Rosa International Airport (TCQ) — Tacna (border with Chile)
What should the letter include?
The travel authorization letter for Peru must contain:
Minor's information: full name, date of birth, US passport number and Peruvian national ID (DNI) if applicable. Authorizing parent/guardian's information: full name, Peruvian DNI (if applicable) or US passport, US address, contact phone number. Companion's information: full name, identification number, relationship to the minor. Travel details: departure and return dates, cities to visit in Peru, airline and flight number if possible. Notarized signature: the authorizing parent's signature must be certified by a notary public.Is an apostille needed?
For Peruvian authorities to recognize a US-notarized document, an Hague Apostille is generally required. This is obtained through the Secretary of State's office in the state where the document was notarized.
Consult the Peruvian consulate in your city to confirm current requirements.
Special situations
Dual citizenship: If your child was born in Peru or has a Peruvian DNI, Peruvian authorities may apply Peruvian law. The US passport does not change their status as a Peruvian citizen. Minor traveling alone: Airlines require specific forms for unaccompanied minors (LATAM, American, Delta, etc. have their own procedures). Contact the airline at least 48 hours in advance. Divorced or joint-custody parents: Bring the judicial custody order translated into Spanish and, if possible, apostilled.Airlines with flights to Peru
The main airlines operating flights between US cities and Peru are LATAM Airlines, American Airlines, Delta, United Airlines, and Avianca. There are direct flights from Miami, Los Angeles, New York, and other cities.
Prepare your document before the trip
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