Peru Travel Guide

Passports

Country	Passport Required	Visa Required	Return Ticket Required
Other EU	Yes	No/1/2	Yes
USA	Yes	No/2	Yes
Canadian	Yes	No/2	Yes
Australian	Yes	No/2	Yes
British	Yes	No/2	Yes

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

Visas

Not required by all nationals referred to in the chart above (including all EU and Swiss citizens), traveling as tourists for stays of up to 183 days, except:
1. nationals of Latvia, Albania, Armenia and Bosnia who do require a visa.

Note: Nationals not referred to in the chart above are advised to contact the embassy to check visa requirements (see Important Addresses).

Visa Note

2. 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 183 days. If wishing to extend the visit, an application must be lodged with the Dirección General de Migraciones.

Nationals applying for a tourist visa require a bank statement showing a minimum balance of £1,000 and a mini statement taken from a cash machine on the date of application. Nationals applying for a business visa must prove their company is solvent.

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: $30. Costs are subject to change according to exchange rates.

Validity

Up to 183 days.

Applications to:

Consulate (or consular section at embassy); see Important Addresses for details.

Working Days Required

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

Travel Warnings

In January 2010, flooding and landslides led the Peruvian Government to declare a 60-day state of emergency in Cusco Province in the Peruvian Andes.

Machu Picchu and the Inca Trail were temporarily closed, but re-opened April 2010.

Drug trafficking is a serious crime in Peru and drug smugglers face long terms of imprisonment.

There is a risk of 'express kidnappings'. You should exercise general caution when traveling around Peru.

Driving standards in Peru (particularly in Lima) are poor. Crashes resulting in death and injury occur frequently.

Street demonstrations and protests are commonplace in Peru, frequently occurring suddenly and sometimes turning violent. You should avoid any area in which large crowds are gathering.

There is an underlying threat from terrorism. Attacks could be indiscriminate, including in places frequented by expatriates and foreign travelers.

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 Care

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

Vaccinations

Vaccination	Special Precaution
Diphtheria	Sometimes
Hepatitis A	Yes
Malaria	Sometimes
Rabies	Sometimes
Tetanus	Yes
Typhoid	Yes
Yellow Fever	Sometimes*

Special Notes

* Vaccination is recommended for travelers visiting jungle areas below 2,300m (7,546ft). Travelers who are only visiting Cusco and Machu Picchu do not require a vaccination.