This page was last updated on 16 December, 2021.
At a Glance
Travel Restrictions
Entry For Vaccinated Travelers: Allowed
Vaccination Requirements: Presenting a vaccination card is not mandatory, all travelers must still present a negative PCR test.
AstraZeneca / Oxford
Johnson and Johnson*
Moderna
Pfizer / BionTech
Sinopharm
Sinovac
*Although the Decree mentions two doses, the Johnson & Johnson single-dose vaccine is accepted and has also been approved by the Peruvian Ministry of Health.
Tourist Entry: Partially Allowed
Testing: Negative PCR test is required for all country.
Quarantine Required: Depends
Quarantine Details: Mandatory quarantine is no longer required for passengers coming in with negative COVID-19 test. Mandatory quarantine is only necessary for Peruvian citizens and residents coming from South Africa.
Local Restrictions
Lockdown in Effect: Partial
Events: Partially Allowed
Transport: Operational with restrictions
Shopping: Open
Restaurants and Bars: Open with restrictions
Detailed Travel Advisory
Published 10.12.2021
1. Until 31 December 2021, flights from South Africa are suspended.
2. Until 2 January 2022, passengers are not allowed to enter if in the past 14 days they have been in or transited through Botswana or South Africa.
– This does not apply to nationals and residents of Peru.
3. Passengers must have:
– a COVID-19 vaccination certificate showing that they were fully vaccinated at least 14 days before arrival; or
– a negative COVID-19 NAAT test result issued at most 72 hours before departure from the first embarkation point. Tests accepted are: CRISPR, HDA, LAMP, LampORE, MPOCT, NAAT, NEAR, NGS, PCR, RTLamp, RT-PCR, RealTimeRTPCR, SDA, TMA, TRC, WGS, Orf1abgenedetection, Egenedetection, Ngenedetection, Rdrpgenedetection and Sgenedetection.
– This does not apply to:
– nationals and residents of Peru who in the past 14 days have been in or transited through Botswana or South Africa;
– passengers younger than 12 years without COVID-19 symptoms. No medical certificate is needed.
4. Nationals and residents of Peru who in the past 14 days have been in or transited through Botswana or South Africa must have a COVID-19 vaccination certificate showing that they were fully vaccinated at least 14 days before arrival; and
– a negative COVID-19 NAAT test result issued at most 48 hours before departure from the first embarkation point. Tests accepted are: CRISPR, HDA, LAMP, LampORE, MPOCT, NAAT, NEAR, NGS, PCR, RTLamp, RT-PCR, RealTimeRTPCR, SDA, TMA, TRC, WGS, Orf1abgenedetection, Egenedetection, Ngenedetection, Rdrpgenedetection and Sgenedetection.
– This does not apply to passengers younger than 12 years without COVID-19 symptoms. No medical certificate is needed.
5. Passengers must complete an “Affidavit of Health and Geolocation Authorization” at http://e-notificacion.migraciones.gob.pe/dj-salud/ within 72 hours before departure.
6. Passengers could be subject to quarantine for 14 days.
7. Suspension of visa exemptions for nationals of Korea (Rep.) with a normal passport.
Detailed Tourist Information
Foreigners are now allowed to visit Peru except South Africa.
The Government of Peru suspended the entrance of non-resident passengers traveling from South Africa (or travelers who have transited there in the last 14 days)
Land borders for travelers are still closed.
As of November 1, foreigners and Peruvian nationals alike with their final destination being Peru, can present their full-dosage vaccination card in lieu of presenting a negative PCR test issued within 72 hours of travel.
These are the authorized vaccines:
-AstraZeneca / Oxford
-Johnson and Johnson*
-Moderna
-Pfizer / BionTech
-Sinopharm
-Sinovac
*Although the Decree mentions two doses, the Johnson & Johnson single-dose vaccine is accepted and has also been approved by the Peruvian Ministry of Health.
Presenting a vaccination card is not mandatory, all travelers must still present a negative PCR test.
Mandatory quarantine is no longer required for passengers coming in with negative COVID-19 test. Passengers who present symptoms must comply with mandatory isolation.
You also must fill out a Health Affidavit, found here: https://e-notificacion.migraciones.gob.pe/dj-salud/
Lockdown Details
Peru has been placed into a three-tier system (Very High, High and Moderate). Measures to contain the virus include curfews, restricted opening hours, and reduced capacity limits in shops and other enclosed spaces.
There is a requirement to wear masks in all public places (including outdoors) and two masks and a face shield in some indoor venues and on public transport.
Moderate Alert:
Businesses are permitted to operate at a: 60% capacity.
Curfew and restricted movement will be in place between the hours of: Midnight to 4am.
Provinces affected: Huanuco, Labayeque, Loreto, Madre de Dios, Piura, and Ucayali.
High Alert:
Businesses are permitted to operate at a: 50% capacity.
Curfew and restricted movement will be in place between the hours of: Midnight to 4am.
Provinces affected: Amazonas, Ancash, Apurimac, Ayacucho, Cajamarca, Cusco, Huancavelica, Ica, Junin, La Libertad, Lima, Pasco, Puno, San Martin, Tumbes, and Callao.
Very High Alert:
Businesses are permitted to operate at a: 40% capacity.
Curfew and restricted movement will be in place between the hours of: 10am to 4am.
Provinces affected: Arequipa, Moquegua, Tacna.
The majority of attractions, including Machu Picchu and the Inca Trail, are open with a limited capacity according to the region they are located in.
Sources
https://pe.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/
Data Source: covidcontrols.co
