If you’re adding Peru to your trip itinerary, you must know about the current requirements to enter the country. Therefore, we have gathered some useful information to help you plan your trip to Peru without leaving any details behind. Keep reading and learn everything about the current documentation you’ll need to enter Peru.
For some nationalities, entering Peru is as easy as showing their national I.D. card, for others, this is not the case. For that reason, you must get your travel documents ready before venturing to our country.
Unfortunately, Peru has been affected by the pandemic as most countries in the world. Therefore, the Peruvian government demands some new requirements for any foreign or national traveler that wants to enter the country. Below you’ll find detailed information about the matter.
Depending on your nationality, you would either need a tourist visa, valid passport or your national I.D. card to enter Peru, for example:
- Passport: Concerns to every country that isn’t in the Andean Community. It must have a validity of at least 6 months.
- Tourist Visa: Applies for visitors from Venezuela, Haití, El Salvador, Nicaragua, and Cuba.
- National I.D. Card: Valid for all the members within the Andean Community as, Colombia, Ecuador, Bolivia, Chile, and Argentina.
Yes, it is possible, you can also apply for a tourist visa extension online. It is worth mentioning that your status must be valid and under “temporary authorization to enter as a tourist,” as well as not having overstayed your initially allotted time in Peru.
In order to fight the coronavirus outbreak, the whole world is adapting itself to a new way of living. Therefore, you must know the current conditions to enter to the airport and follow the recommended safety protocols at all costs:
- To enter the airport, you must wear the face mask correctly at all times. If you take it out at any time, they could ask you to leave and won’t let you board your flight.
- You’ll be submitted to constant temperature checks. If your body temperature is over 38°C they won’t let you enter the airport nor board your flight.
- Only passengers are allowed in the airport. Currently, there’s a no companion restriction rule to prevent agglomerations.
- Social distancing is mandatory. Keep at least a 2-feet distance between you and others.
- During your flight, you must wear the facial mask and, in case of Peru, a face shield at all times.
In case you present any COVID-19 symptoms during your stay at the airport, the staff can prevent you from taking the flight or entering the airport. Keep in mind that these protocols have been implemented so everyone can have a safe travel experience.
As aforementioned, the immigration authority in Peru is requesting new documents to any traveler that wishes to enter the country. Due to the pandemic, land borders are currently closed but air borders remain open. Therefore, the only way to get to Peru from abroad is by taking an international flight.
- If you have completed your coronavirus vaccination doses (2 or 1 depending on the type + booster) 14 days before your arrival in the country, you no longer need to present a negative RT-PCR test, just show your vaccination card!
- In case you are not fully vaccinated, you will have to present a negative PCR test with a result date no later than 72 hours before boarding your first flight.
- Every traveler will need to fill out the Declaración Jurada de Salud form (Health Affidavit Form) 72 hours prior to the trip.
- For the time being, the entry of non-resident aliens coming from the Republic of South Africa or who have made a stopover in this country in the last 14 days prior to their arrival is still suspended.
- In case the visitor or resident is positive for coronavirus, they will have to commit to a compulsory quarantine for 14 days.
Keep in mind that these requirements must be presented upon checking-in to your flight and these documents may be required by the immigration officer upon arrival in Peru.
Most travelers planning a trip to Peru stand upon the same question: Are there any vaccination requirements to enter Peru? The answer is no, there is no official vaccination requirement in Peru but there are some recommendations for those who are planning to stay in the country for a long time.
- For those visiting the Peruvian jungle, we recommend you take the Yellow Fever vaccine.
- If your trip itinerary is mostly outdoor and you’re in constant contact with bats and monkeys then you should consider taking the Rabies vaccine.
- Some others vaccines recommended for travelers are : Hepatitis A, Hepatitis B, Typhoid, and Diphtheria.
We invite you to seek professional medical advice before committing to any of these immunizations. Some vaccines must be reapplied after a certain period, please consult a travel doctor.
If you’re planning to travel during these times, we encourage you to know all the details and requirements issued by the government entities of the countries you’re planning to visit. We know how tedious it could be, but as long as you have all the right documents, it’ll be fine!
Currently, Peru is one of the safest destinations to travel in South America, acknowledged by the WTTC since they granted the Safe Travel stamp to our authentic country. Learn everything you need to know before traveling to Peru while you’re here!
