Peru Visa Information

Passport/Visa

	Passport Required?	Visa Required?	Return Ticket Required?
British	Yes	No	Yes
Australian	Yes	No	Yes
Canadian	Yes	No	Yes
USA	Yes	No	Yes
Other EU	Yes	No/1	Yes

Passports
Valid passport required by all nationals of countries referred to in the chart above.

Visas
Not required by nationals of countries referred to in the chart above, traveling as tourists for stays of up to 90 days, except:
1. nationals of Malta who do require a visa.

Note: Nationals of countries not referred to in the chart above are advised to contact the embassy to check visa requirements (see General Info).

Visa Note
All visitors must hold return tickets or letter of guarantee from travel agency and sufficient funds for their stay.

A business visa is required for all nationals if the purpose of the visit is business. Any business-related unpaid work can be made on a tourist visa. Upon arrival in Peru, the business visa holder must register at the Dirección General de Contribuciones for taxation purposes. Business visa holders can remain in Peru for 90 days. If wishing to extend the visit, an application must be lodged with the Dirección General de Migraciones.

All nationals are advised to check with the Peruvian Consulate prior to departure to obtain current details of any documentation which might be required. Postal visa applications are not accepted unless submitted through a travel agency.

Types of Visa and Cost
Tourist and Business: £19.20. Costs are subject to change according to exchange rates.

Validity
Up to 90 days.

Applications to:
Consulate (or consular section at embassy); see General Info for details.

Working Days Required
At least 24 hours; longer if authorization from the immigration office in Lima is required.

Warning
Street crime is a problem, particularly in Lima and other big cities. Robberies by rogue taxi drivers in the main tourist areas, including Lima airport, Cusco and Arequipa, are an increasing problem. Travelers are advised to book taxis through reputable companies rather than hailing them in the street.

There is a risk of ’express kidnappings’. Travelers should exercise caution when arriving in, and traveling around Peru and be aware of the general risks of crime for visitors. 

Heavy rainfall has led to several instances of flooding and landslides in central Peru, and the blockage of many roads. Travelers are advised to check before traveling to the central areas of the country. 

There has been a marked increase in cases of dengue fever in Trujillo, La Libertad province.

Street demonstrations and protests are commonplace in Peru, and sometimes turn violent. Travelers should take care to avoid any area in which large crowds are gathering.

Most visits are trouble-free. The main type of incident for travelers in Peru is in connection with opportunistic street crime or robberies, involving pick-pocketing or bag snatches, crimes resulting from riding in rogue taxis, and bus crashes.

The Inca Trail is closed during the month of February. This is an annual closure in order to carry out maintenance and conservation works.

Travelers should carry some form of identification at all times.  A photocopy of the your passport’s relevant pages is sufficient.

You should be aware of the global risk of indiscriminate terrorist attacks which could be against civilian targets, including places frequented by foreigners.

This advice is based on information provided by the Foreign and Commonwealth Office in the UK. It is correct at time of publishing. As the situation can change rapidly, visitors are advised to contact the following organizations for the latest travel advice:

British Foreign and Commonwealth Office
Tel: 0845 850 2829.
Website: www.fco.gov.uk

US Department of State
Website: http://travel.state.gov/travel

Health

	Special Precautions	Certificate Required?
Yellow Fever	Yes	1
Cholera	2	No
Typhoid and Polio	3	N/A
Malaria	4	N/A

Health Care
International travelers are strongly advised to take out full health insurance and should be prepared to pay up front for medical services.

Note
1
A yellow fever vaccination certificate is required of travelers over six months of age arriving from infected areas. Travelers arriving from non-endemic zones should note that vaccination is strongly recommended for travel to areas within the Amazon Basin, even if an outbreak has not been reported and they would normally not require a vaccination certificate to enter the country.

2
Following WHO guidelines issued in 1973, a cholera vaccination certificate is no longer a condition of entry to Peru. However, autochthonous cases of cholera were reported in 1996. Up-to-date advice should be sought before deciding whether these precautions should include vaccination as medical opinion is divided over its effectiveness.

3
Immunization against typhoid is advised.

4
Falciparum malaria exists in all areas below 1500m and in the areas of Jaen, Lambayeque, Loreto, Luciano Castillo, Piura, San Martín, Tumbes and Ucayali. All health centers, which are controlled by the Ministry of Health, will provide free information and medication to anyone entering a high risk area.


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