Overview
- China's embassy in Lima confirmed that Peruvian ordinary passport holders can enter China without a visa for stays of up to 30 days for tourism, business, family visits, exchanges and transit.
- The exemption is unilateral and temporary, valid through December 31, 2026, and does not cover work, study, press duties or residency.
- Routine border checks remain in force so immigration officers keep the final right to admit or deny entry and travelers must carry valid travel documents and supporting papers such as hotel bookings or return tickets.
- The embassy criticized unspecified 'rigorous' visa controls faced by Peruvian applicants, a remark Peruvian media and analysts read as a veiled jab at the United States timed before U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio's visit.
- Beijing framed the policy as part of broader engagement that highlights more than US$30 billion in Chinese investment in Peru and aims to increase tourism and commercial exchanges while projecting soft power across the region.