Visit World - British Citizens Traveling to Peru: Entry Rules, Visa Requirements & Regulations

All COVID restrictions on entry from any country in the world have been lifted.

Insurance policy: recommended. The minimum amount is 30 000 dollars.

Vaccination against yellow fever is optional, but it is better to do if you plan to visit the jungle 10-14 days before the trip.

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Citizens of most countries do not need a visa to visit Peru for tourist purposes. List of visa-exempt countries.
If you are a citizen of a country that does not require a visa. When crossing the country's border, you will have to provide documents such as a passport, the validity of which must be at least six months from the date of entry, as well as return tickets with an open date. In special situations, a border guard officer has the right to also require proof of hotel reservation, voucher, or other evidence of solvency. It will be possible to confirm your financial wealth by providing cash, traveler's checks, and credit cards. Regarding the departure of children under 16 years of age, the Consulate of Peru considers it necessary to include them in the visa of the parents (mother). If a visa is obtained at the border when crossing the territory of the country, then it can be valid only for one entry, and the period of stay in Peru is limited to 90 days. However, it is possible to extend the visa on the spot. For this purpose, there is an office of the Department of Immigration in Lima. It is allowed to extend the visa for up to three times up to 30 days for each permit. The fee will have to be paid separately in the prescribed amount (about 20 dollars).
There are some more categories of citizens who do not need a visa:
- Nationals of China and India who have a visa with a minimum validity of more than 6 months or a permanent residence permit issued by Australia, Canada, the United Kingdom, the United States, or a Member State of the Schengen area are exempt from the visa for a maximum of 180 days within six months.
- Holders of diplomatic, service, or service passports of any country in the world except Venezuela.
Registration of a tourist visa
Requirements:
- Visa application form
- Valid passport
- A copy of the round-trip ticket to Peru (ticket, e-ticket, or booking).
- Hotel booking, travel package booking, or invitation letter legalized by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Peru (any of these documents).
- Two (2) passport-sized color photos.
- Proof of solvency (extracts for the last 3 months showing a minimum of 1000 pounds plus a mini-receipt from an ATM on the day of the visa request).
- Payment of the relevant consular fee (this payment is not refundable or transferred). The cost of visas for different countries. Attend an interview appointed by the Consulate of Peru (the method of appointment depends on the country where the procedure is carried out).
The process of obtaining a tourist visa depends on the country of your residence. You can get more information on the website of the nearest Peruvian consulate. List of all consulates.
Registration of a visa to Peru usually takes at least seven days.
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Humanitarian visa for Venezuelan citizens
From June 15, Venezuelan citizens wishing to migrate to Peru must carry a passport and a humanitarian visa. You can obtain this document for free at the consulates of Caracas and Puerto Ordaz (Venezuela); Bogota, Leticia and Medellin (Colombia); Guayaquil, Quito, Cuenca, Machala and Loja (Ecuador). If you are a Venezuelan citizen with permanent residency in countries that are part of the Pacific Alliance, and you have an immigration card or equivalent document, you are exempt from a visa to enter Peru.
Requirements
- Application form
- Current passport
- Apostilled Venezuelan criminal record certificate for persons over 18 years old.
- Copy of identification document.
- For children under 9 years old, a birth certificate issued by the civil registration authority of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela with an apostille, in the absence of a passport.
- A travel permit that allows a minor to leave Venezuela or the country in which they are located.
Color passport-sized photo.

If you are transiting through Peru on your way to another country and are at the airport (flight zone), you do not need to apply for a visa to enter Peru.

If you are transiting through Peru on your way to another country and will be going through immigration (sometimes known as a transfer), for any reason you need to fulfill all the requirements to enter Peru.

Animals should receive the rabies vaccine 21 days to 12 months before your trip. In addition to rabies, you must also have proof of vaccination against plague, hepatitis, leptospirosis, and parvovirus. If you are traveling with a cat, you will need to show evidence of their vaccination against feline viral rhinotracheitis, calicivirus, and panleukopenia (FVRCP).

Be sure to have a completed certificate of health . Inspection for ticks and tapeworms should be included in the certificate.

Also, when you arrive at Lima Airport in Peru, you will be referred to the SENASA office. Here you will have to pay for a pet certificate, which you must keep in a safe, accessible place throughout your stay in Peru.

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To enter Peru, unvaccinated puppies and kittens for up to 12 weeks need permission to import.

The following breeds need special permission for Latam airlines, as they are flat-faced: Affenpinscher, Boston terrier, bulldog (all breeds), Cane Corso or Italian Mastiff, Chow Chow, English Toy Spaniel, Brussels Griffin, Japanese Chin (Japanese Spaniel), Lhasa Apso, English Mastiff, Pekingese, pug (all breeds), Chinese Layer Pei, Shih Tzu, Tibetan Spaniel, Bull Terrier, American Bulldog, American Bully, Akita Ken, Argentine Mastiff, Brazilian Mastiff, Brazilian Mastiff, Anatolian Shepherd, Rottweiler, Japanese Tosa, American Staffordshire Terrier (Amstaff), English Staffordshire Bull Terrier (Staff), American Pit Bull Terrier, Boxer, Bullmastiff, Bordeaux Mastiff, Neapolitan Mastiff and Presa Canario (Canary Mastiff).

Info Telephone Network — 103

National Travel Agency - 00-781, 424-195 (Lima)

Tourist and Automobile Club of Peru - 403-270, 419-652

Rescue service and emergency services - 105

Police - 714-313 (Lima)

Per Peruvian customs regulations, all new and used items that the traveler may reasonably need for their own use or consumption, and which, due to their nature, quantity, and type, are not intended for commercial use, are exempt from duty.

More details here.

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To import valuable film and photographic equipment into the country, a special permit is required. Also, a special tax will be taken for this at the customs.

It is forbidden to import:

Plants and plant foods
Cultural objects such as art objects and archaeological artifacts
Weapons and ammunition
Drones

To drive in Peru, you must be 18 years old, and you must have proof of car insurance with you. Also, you need to have a valid International Driver’s Permit (IDP).

Traffic is right-sided.

To rent a car in Peru, a driver usually needs to be over 25 years old, although this may vary depending on the rental company — the minimum age for some companies is 23 and the driver must have at least one year of driving experience. Those under the age of 25 should probably pay additional costs.

Speed limits: In general, drivers are allowed to travel at speeds of up to 90 kilometers per hour (56 mph) on open roads, 50 km/h in cities (31 mph), and 100 km/h (62 mph) on motorways. In addition, road cameras record drivers for speeding, even when officers are not around, so you should never exceed speed.

Embassies of Peru in different countries can be found here: https://www.embassy-worldwide.com/country/peru/.

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