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Peruvian entry requirements and travel restrictions in Covid times 2021

Covid entry requirements and regulations for Peru

Most important regulations for traveling to Peru and living and traveling in Peru

After over two years of strict Covid regulations to enter and move around Peru, finally at the beginning of October 2022 the Corona rules were significantly eased, making traveling to and in Peru not only simpler but also more relaxed again. And yesterday, October 26, 2022, we were all surprised to hear that finally the state of emergency is lifted.

Important Update October 27, 2022 - No more restrictions to travel to and in Peru

Today, October 27, 2022, it was made official with the publication of the Supreme Decree 130-2022-PCM in Peru's official gazette El Peruano that starting November 1, 2022, the State of Emergency in Peru is finally lifted and all (!!!) Covid entry requirements as well as all other regulations, and restrictions that were in place to avoid the spreading of Covid are repealed.

So, no more proof of a vaccination certificate or negative PCR test (even though the public is encouraged to get vaccinated), no more masks anywhere (even though the public is encouraged to wear one) and no more national provisions of any kind.

However, on ministerial level prevention and control measures to stop the spread of Covid remain in place and, if and where necessary, the Peruvian Ministry of Health will publish Ministerial Resolutions stipulating necessary measures.

So, finally, after well over two years, traveling to and in Peru is back to "normal" again.

The Covid situation in Peru until October 31, 2022

When the first Covid cases were confirmed in Peru in mid-March 2020, the government reacted with extreme measures closing all borders within a couple of days, suspending all international and national travel by air, land, sea and river, shutting down the country completely and sending everyone into lockdown, and this for months. In October 2020, these extremely extreme measures were (partly) lifted and traveling to Peru by air and in Peru by air and land was possible again. However, the Peruvian government put one of the strictest Covid regimes in Latin America in place and entering and traveling in Peru was only possible under strict and constantly changing rules which included next to many others, for example, compulsory vaccinations, mandatory masks everywhere and anytime, outlawing unvaccinated Peruvians, residents and foreigners. Only in February 2022, land borders were opened again.

While since mid-2022 the Covid regulations were increasingly handled more relaxed and most businesses didn’t strictly enforce the rules anymore, with an announcement from the Peruvian Minister of Health in September 2022 and an update of the Covid regulations some of the unpleasant and outdated Covid rules (for example, mandatory health declaration to enter Peru, mask mandates, checking of vaccine certificates to enter indoor spaces) were officially eliminated or at least eased.

However, be aware that Peru is still in a state of emergency (for now, at least until the end of October 2022) and the national health emergency was already extended until the end of November 2022. Additionally, it was announced that prevention and control measures to stop the spread of Covid remain in place until February 24, 2023. And usually every four to eight weeks, the Peruvian government updates the Covid regulations either only extending the state of emergency and the national health emergency for another month or changing entry requirements and rules for getting around the country.

Furthermore, depending on case numbers and hospital utilization, different alert levels - ranging from moderate to high to very high and extreme - with corresponding public health measures and movement restrictions - are still in place on the regional level and are re-evaluated every few weeks.

And Peru still requires that foreign visitors present a physical or digital vaccination certificate (depending on the regulations in your home country proving two or three shots against Covid) or present a negative PCR test result to enter Peru.

But be aware that regardless of the official Peruvian requirements to enter the country, to travel in Peru and to use services in Peru, the one or other airline flying you into Peru, some national airlines, a few long-distance bus companies, the one or other tour operator, ...  might still ask to see proof of three doses of a vaccine against Covid to let you use their services. If you are only vaccinated twice, a negative PCR test may be required.

So, to enjoy your stay in Peru and avoid any problems, especially with airlines flying you into Peru, with entering the country and traveling, it is recommended to be vaccinated with three doses. If you are only vaccinated twice and this is ok in your home country, we recommend getting in contact with the service providers you are planning to use (especially international and national airlines or national bus companies) to check if they are fine with your vaccination status, require a third dose or a negative PCR test.

 

Covid entry requirements for Peru until October 31, 2022

For international passengers on commercial flights and travelers crossing into Peru at a land border, Peru requires the following (October 12, 2022):

  • Peruvians and foreign residents 12 years and older must present a vaccination certificate proving they had 3 doses of a vaccine against Covid (see Supreme Decree 118-2022-PCM, article 4.3).
  • Non-resident foreigners (visitors) must present proof of being vaccinated according to the “vaccination scheme” of their home country (see Supreme Decree 118-2022-PCM, article 4.3). 
  • Those not vaccinated according to the above rules can present a negative real-time COVID-19 molecular (RT-PCR) test result that is not older than 48 hours after being issued and before boarding the plane (see Supreme Decree 118-2022-PCM, article 4.3). 
  • Children under the age of 12 years just have to be healthy (asymptomatic) - we highly recommend checking if the airline requests any document / test result to prove that the child is healthy (see Supreme Decree 118-2022-PCM, article 4.3). 
  • If you show Covid symptoms upon arrival, you can be forced to take a Covid test and will be put into quarantine, no matter your vaccination status.
  • Pre-registration on the immigration app prior to arrival (optional (!!!) and only for travelers flying into Peru)
  • Since October 12, 2022 travelers do not need to fill in the Affidavit of health anymore (Ministerial Resolution 811-2022-MINSA)
  • Even though not specifically mentioned in the current Covid regulations (Supreme Decree 118-2022-PCM) from September 30, 2022, but announced by the Peruvian Minister of Health on September 22, 2022, the mask mandate on domestic and international flights and indoor spaces with ventilation (which the airport should be) finally is history.

Above requirements may change at any time, so we highly recommend contacting your airline a few days before your flight to Peru.

 

Covid regulations when traveling in Peru until October 31, 2022

Peru surely is one of the most amazing countries to visit: breathtaking landscapes, diverse and partly untouched nature, ancient cultures with all the impressive monuments they left us, lovely and inviting people and an incomparable gastronomy.

However, Covid hit Peru hard and despite partly extreme strict measures to get the pandemic under control, many people got infected and lots died over the past two and a half years. And despite high vaccination rates, the Peruvian government stuck way too long to certain restrictions and regulations which finally were eased a bit at the beginning of October 2022.

While mostly vaccination certificates aren't checked anymore (not in supermarkets, malls, restaurants, hotels, etc.) making it possible again and enjoyable to travel to Peru even if you are unvaccinated, if you don't want to make a PCR test to enter Peru, to fly domestically and to travel completely unhindered best have at least your first and second dose of a Covid vaccine. And, even though not legally required for tourists just for Peruvian residents and even though the situation relaxed quite a bit over the past months, if you are older than 12 years, the one or other airline, restaurant, tour operator, mall, other private company, etc. might still want to see proof of three shots. 

So, if you are planning to visit Peru, here some general information about the most important regulations and some recommendations:

  • It's obligatory to wear a single KN95 / FFP2 mask or double masks (a community mask (cloth) above a three-layer surgical mask) in indoor spaces without ventilation, in hospitals and health centers, and on busses (Supreme Decree 118-2022-PCM, article 4.1). 
  • Wearing a mask outdoors and in indoor spaces with ventilation is optional (Supreme Decree 118-2022-PCM, article 4.1).
  • In case you suffer from any respiratory symptoms, wearing a single KN95 / FFP2 mask or double masks (a community mask (cloth) above a three-layer surgical mask) is obligatory (Supreme Decree 108-2022-PCM, article 4.1).
  • According to the official regulations, face shields aren't obligatory anymore.
  • On national flights, resident passengers over the age of 12 years must have received 3 shots of a vaccine against Covid (foreigners just visiting aren't mentioned, but some national airlines apply the 3 shot rule to them as well). If you haven't received the 3 doses, a negative real-time COVID-19 molecular (RT-PCR) test result that is not older than 48 hours after being issued and before boarding the plane has to be presented (see Supreme Decree 108-2022-PCM, article 4.4). Children under the age of 12 years just have to be healthy (asymptomatic). Masks are obligatory.
  • On intercity / interprovincial busses, resident passengers over the age of 12 years must have received 3 shots of a vaccine against Covid (foreigners just visiting aren't mentioned, but some national bus companies apply the 3 shot rule to them as well). If you haven't received the 3 doses, a negative real-time COVID-19 molecular (RT-PCR) test result that is not older than 48 hours after being issued and before boarding the bus has to be presented (see Supreme Decree 108-2022-PCM, article 4.5). Children under the age of 12 years just have to be healthy (asymptomatic). Masks are obligatory.
  • Residents of Peru over the age of 18 years wanting to enter indoor spaces must permanently wear a mask and must prove that they had their first, second and third shot. (see Supreme Decree 108-2022-PCM, article 4.6) Please note: Even though not specifically mentioned in the current regulations (Supreme Decree 118-2022-IN) if the indoor space is ventilated no masks are required anymore and most of these indoor spaces do not check the vaccination certificate anymore.
  • In most other places, including, for example, archaeological sites, parks, beaches, rivers, lagoons, swimming pools, sport stadiums, etc. everyone over 5 years must present their vaccination certificate proving 2 shots, everyone older than 18 years 3 shots (see Supreme Decree 108-2022-PCM, article 5). Please note: Even though not specifically mentioned in the current regulations (Supreme Decree 118-2022-IN)  most of these places do not check the vaccination certificate anymore.
  • In October 2020, immigration officers at the airport stopped the stamping of passports upon arrival and departure to minimize the risk of spreading Covid-19. While travelers didn't have a physical stamp in their passport, their arrival and departure was and still is digitally recorded (see our glossary under TAM and our article "How many days did I get"). In May 2022, the stamping of passports was resumed and you get a passport stamp again.
  • Follow official regulations and respect restrictions. Fines are costly.
  • Respect safety and security protocols and hygiene measures in places you visit and follow the instructions of tourism professionals, guides, drivers, hotel staff, etc.
  • If you need a PCR or antigen test, many hotels and other accommodation providers in Peru either offer this service at their own implemented facilities or can advise and / or coordinate an appointment with a laboratory or clinic nearby. You can as well make the test at the Jorge Chavez International Airport (be aware that PCR test results usually take between 6 and 12 hours).
  • Make sure you have a good travel insurance that provides medical coverage not only for injury and illness during your travel in Peru but also for the treatment of Covid and a possible repatriation.

Stay safe and healthy!

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    Deepti · 06/04/2022
    I have been keeping an eye on restrictions for a while. I am triple jabbed but the idea of having to double mask or FFP2 outdoors, when hiking, is extremely offputting. I don't think it would make for a fun holiday. It is such a shame. 
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      Sunflower
      • LimaEasy
      · 06/04/2022
      @Deepti Hello Deepti,

      yes, I unfortunately can only agree and I think many other foreigners feel the same. What a shame for my beloved Peru and their people.

      I can only hope that decision-makers soon come to their senses.

      All the best
      Eva
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      Jack · 27/07/2022
      @Sunflower The economic impact of these rules must be devastating. While I have one covid shot Jansen, there is no way that I am going to get 3 to enter Peru. 

      According to quote to do the same thing over and over again and expect a different result is insanity.

      Israel who is the world leader in forcing vaccinations on their people during covid now states that 4 shots is the magic number to reduce the deaths of the elderly.

      Hopefully Peru comes to it's senses soon as Peru looks to be a magical place with so much natural beauty. I would love to meet it's citizens
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      Sunflower
      • LimaEasy
      · 27/07/2022
      @Jack Hello Jack,

      Yes, you are right. Peru and its citizens suffered immensely over the past 2+ years. Depending on the view of each one who is reading this, Covid or the extremely strict Covid measures heavily impacted the over the past years positive development of the country and dramatically increased poverty, extreme poverty, unemployment and informal employment, malnutrition and the lack of necessities. The progress and advances in these areas, which over the past two decades were achieved, seem to have evaporated into thin air.

      The months-long complete shutdown and lockdown of the country in 2020 followed by strict measures that unfortunately didn’t solve the Covid crisis nearly destroyed, among many other economic sectors, the whole tourism sector which very slowly is recovering. But instead of boosting this for Peru and Peruvians important areas responsibly, unpredictable, ever-changing Covid regulations, compulsory vaccinations, mask mandates and the seemingly never-ending state of emergency / health emergency understandably deter many foreigners like you from visiting.

      While LimaEasy in general and this Covid entry requirements and regulations page in particular aren’t the place for discussions about the sense or nonsense and the effectiveness or uselessness of Covid vaccinations, measures, or tests, the whole situation is such a shame and extremely sad. However, we from LimaEasy can only inform as accurate as possible about the regulations.

      So, we can only hope that the situation is getting back to normal soon and everyone is welcome to enjoy this amazing and beautiful country again.

      Greetings
      Eva
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    Tomas · 06/04/2022
    For anyone reading this article who is considering travel to Peru, I would strongly discourage doing so. We arrived to Lima on April 4th for a two month planned trip across Peru and we have already encountered multiple issues. First there was an attempted lockdown of the city of Lima yesterday on April 5th in which virtually all the stores and restaurants were ordered closed, so it was a challenge to even find food. Even Rappi and the food delivery services were suspended.  The taxi drivers were striking so there were major travel disruptions across the city. We were eventually able to get an Uber from the airport to Miraflores, but the driver was quite concerned about being detained by the police and he advised us to have our passports ready to explain to them that we just arrived to the county. Fortunately the lockdown failed because so many people defied it and the president reversed that decision yesterday around 5pm.

    Now there is this newly implemented policy regarding the covid booster shot.  I am fully vaccinated and have had the booster, however my partner is fully vaccinated without the booster. We had zero problems with her vaccination status at immigration, but going out today she is being refused entry to even the grocery store despite the fact that she is a 21 year old fully vaccinated foreigner. We have traveled extensively throughout Latin America since the pandemic began, and I can say with great certainty that I have not encountered such gross ignorance and glee from the security guards enforcing the vaccination requirements and their comical double mask rule here. Somehow we must find a way to get my partner vaccinated here in Lima in order to salvage this trip or we can just cut our losses and just leave. With the current covid regulations and the evident social instability here that seems to be exacerbated by their incompetent and poorly educated president, Peru is simply not a county worth visiting right now.
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      Sunflower
      • LimaEasy
      · 06/04/2022
      @Tomas Hello Tomas,

      thank you so much for sharing your experience.

      Yes, the absolutely uncalled-for, inexplicable and, within hours, announced and enforced lockdown was a nightmare for everyone. But the huge demonstrations in Lima and many other cities show that this was one step too far. Sorry, you had to go through this.

      Regarding the Covid regulations: As I fear that you will have a hard time getting the booster shot for your partner during your time in Peru, the only advice I can give is to print out the current Supreme Decree 030-2022-PCM and if they don’t let your fully vaccinated partner enter, show them the regulations and, if necessary, ask for the “Libro de Reclamo” and threaten them with Indecopi.

      The new regulations clearly state that the 3 shot rule only applies to residents of Peru and only if they had the chance to get the third shot already according to current protocol. Only a good third of Peruvians had the booster, so it’s just madness what some private companies and their security guards are doing. And your partner isn’t a resident, and nowhere is it mentioned that this rule applies as well to visiting foreigners / tourists.

      Here the most important articles of the Supreme Decree

      Article 4.4 (regulations for entering the country, which you don’t need anymore)
      “la tercera dosis los mayores de 18 años que residan en el país y se encuentren habilitados para recibirla, según protocolo vigente.” (the third dose for those older than 18 years who reside in the country and had the chance to get it already according to current protocol)

      Article 4.5 (for national flights; PCR test is an option as well)
      same as above “la tercera dosis los mayores de 18 años que residan en el país y se encuentren habilitados para recibirla, según protocolo vigente”

      Article 4.6 (for bus trips; PCR test is an option as well)
      same as above “la tercera dosis los mayores de 18 años que residan en el país y se encuentren habilitados para recibirla, según protocolo vigente”

      Article 4.8 (for “closed spaces”, supermarkets, malls, museums, ….)
      Los residentes mayores de 18 años … tienen que presentar su carné físico o virtual que acredite haber recibido, en el Perú y/o el extranjero, las tres (3) dosis de vacunación contra la COVID-19”. (Residents older than 18 years have to present a physical or virtual certifying that they received 3 doses of a vaccination against Covid-19).

      Anyway, it makes me really sad to read about your experience and have to agree that traveling to and in Peru isn’t easy at the moment and probably, in some cases, not the best choice.

      All the best
      Eva


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    MVelez · 06/04/2022
    Are nonvaccinated visitors allowed to visit the country by bringing negative test results? 
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      Sunflower
      • LimaEasy
      · 06/04/2022
      @MVelez Hello,

      as explained above under "Covid entry requirements", you can enter Peru with a negative PCR test, if you are not vaccinated. However, if you continue to read our article, you will soon realize that once you are in Peru you can't do anything anymore without being vaccinated; and as it seems (see comment above from Tomas) even two shots aren't enough anymore, lots of establishments ask now for 3 shots.

      Greetings
      Eva
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    AP · 05/04/2022
    Can anyone verify what they actually verify for the Covid status? If all I have is a paper hardcopy card from a year ago, is that sufficient to have on me? Do I need to upload this somewhere ahead of traveling (which I do not wish to do)? It says "show proof of vaccine", but not what that actually means or where/when to do that during travel. 
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      Sunflower
      • LimaEasy
      · 06/04/2022
      @AP Hello AP,

      you need some sort of "certificate" proving that you had 2 / 3 shots against Covid. This proof can be a piece of paper (many countries, especially at the beginning of the vaccination campaign, only issued a card or something similar) or can be in digital form.

      No, if you are just coming to Peru for a visit, you generally do not have to upload it onto any official site. When you enter the country through the Lima airport, for example, there will be staff from the Health Ministry checking your vaccination certificate/negative PCR test and your health declaration just before the immigration counters. If you want to go to a mall, a supermarket, museum, restaurant, whatever you just have to show your "certificate" at the entrance. If you book a flight, an interprovincial bus trip, a tour, etc. online, depending on the operator, you might (!) be asked to either upload your vaccination proof somewhere there or to send it to them or to just show it.

      Greetings
      Eva

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    Calvin Nielsen · 25/03/2022
    Hello, i cant seem to find the answer online. It says Covid specific health insurance is recommended but will I be denied entry into Peru if I just have a standard travelleres health insurance? Thank you in advance
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      Sunflower
      • LimaEasy
      · 25/03/2022
      @Calvin Nielsen Hello.

      No, you won't be denied entry if you have no or just a standard travel health insurance.

      However, as you still can get infected and seriously ill despite being vaccinated, and as proper Covid treatment is expensive in Peru, we recommend having a travel health insurance that covers treatment for Covid.

      Greetings
      Eva
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    Destiny Howard · 09/03/2022
    Hello - my boyfriend and I are looking into visiting Peru in September. We are vaccinated with the single dose J&J. If we get a booster prior to visiting will we avoid having to show a negative Covid test? 
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      Sunflower
      • LimaEasy
      · 09/03/2022
      @Destiny Howard Hello Destiny,

      Sorry, but I think no-one can tell you today how the Covid regulations will be in 6 months. The last two years have shown how unpredictable our world has become and that rules, regulations and restrictions can be implemented, eased, tightened, or changed completely any time with no warning.

      In Peru, the Covid protocols are re-evaluated every two or three weeks and, depending on case numbers, hospital utilization and, I think, even vaccination (booster) coverage, adjusted. So, we will have to wait and see which requirements are in place in September.

      Additionally, even today, being vaccinated with the J&J vaccine is another story, even though it’s fully authorized in Peru. According to the current Covid regulation you have to have “completed, in Peru and/or abroad, the scheme of vaccination against COVID-19” (“acreditar el haber completado, en el Perú y/o el extranjero, su esquema de vacunación contra la COVID-19”). As the J&J vaccine is a single dose vaccine some argue that “the scheme of vaccination” is fulfilled with the one shot and a second shot would be equal to a booster, while other says that one J&J shot isn’t enough, and you have to have another to be considered fully vaccinated.

      So, personally I would check with the airline a couple of months before your planned trip to Peru. They usually know best about current regulations.

      Again sorry, I couldn’t answer your question.

      Greetings
      Eva
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      Sunflower
      • LimaEasy
      · 04/04/2022
      @Sunflower Hello Destiny,

      here an important update for you. Since April 1, new regulations are in place. These don't mention the "scheme of vaccination against COVID-19" anymore, but clearly state that you need 2 shots to be considered fully vaccinated.

      Additionally, those older than 18 years (currently only residents of Peru, but it can be assumed that this will be extended to everyone or places will apply it anyway), in many situations, even have to prove that they had a third shot.

      So, if you want to visit Peru in September (no idea what they have come up with until then, so stay informed), you should get a second and third shot.

      Greetings
      Eva
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    Adam · 02/03/2022
    I’m confused on this site https://www.journeylatinamerica.co.uk/travel-hub/destination-information/

    There saying that all visitors over to Peru over the age of 18 must provide proof of a booster jab.

    I thought you only needed to provide proof if of a booster if you where over 40 ?
    Did this recently get changed??
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      Sunflower
      • LimaEasy
      · 02/03/2022
      @Adam Hello Adam,

      I just checked the link you provided. This website is published by a UK based travel company and as far as I can see, the entry requirements listed there do not correspond with the current Covid entry and travel protocols from the Peruvian government.

      The latest version, the Decreto Supremo 016-2022-PCM, was published three days ago and, even though the numbering changed compared to the Decreto Supremo 010-2022-PCM mentioned in our article above, the wording of most regulations remained the same.

      So, the new Decreto Supremo says exactly as the previous one, however in article 4.4 (not 8.5 anymore):

      “4.4 Los peruanos, extranjeros residentes y extranjeros no residentes de 12 años a más cuyo destino final sea el territorio nacional, en calidad de pasajeros e independientemente del país de procedencia, deben acreditar el haber completado, en el Perú y/o el extranjero, su esquema de vacunación contra la COVID-19; o, en su defecto, pueden presentar una prueba molecular negativa con fecha de resultado no mayor a 48 horas antes de abordar en su punto de origen.“

      In English:

      Peruvians, resident foreigners, and non-resident foreigners aged 12 or over whose final destination is the national territory regardless of the country of origin, must prove that they have completed, in Peru and/or abroad, their scheme of vaccination against COVID-19; failing that, they can present a negative molecular test with a result date not older than 48 hours before boarding at their point of origin.

      Nowhere does it say that those older than 18 have to have the booster shot; and to enter (!) Peru as well those older than 40 years do not need a booster; it says those older than 12 years have to have completed their scheme of vaccination, so be fully vaccinated, which means - at least as of today (this might change in the future) - 2 shots.

      As things are today according to the current Decreto Supremo (this might change in the future) you only need a booster shot:

      - if you are over 40 and want to fly nationally (however, you can still present a negative PCR test, if you aren’t boosted; see article 4.5),
      - if you are over 40 and want to use a long-distance bus (however, you can still present a negative PCR test, if you aren’t boosted, see article 4.6)
      - if you are over 40 and want to enter closed spaces (see article 4.8)
      - if you are over 40 and want to go to the beach, lakes, rivers, pools (see article 6)
      - if you are over 18 (!) and want to enter sport stadiums (see article 7)

      Greetings

      Eva
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      Adam · 03/03/2022
      @Sunflower Thanks Eva that’s put my mind at rest!

      I’m 39 and visiting Peru for 2 weeks in April from the UK!
      I’ve had 2 jabs but won’t have enough time to get the third one before I go.

      The Cases have plummeted over here in the UK recently now they’ve stopped testing everybody and life is pretty much back to normal! 




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      Adam · 03/03/2022
      @Sunflower I just wanted to ask you..
      Have the cases dropped in Peru recently and are they still mass testing everybody?

      I’m just hoping that maybe some more restrictions get eased before I travel there next month.

      Thanks Adam
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      Sunflower
      • LimaEasy
      · 03/03/2022
      @Adam
      Hello Adam,

      as already mentioned in our article above, despite a high vaccination rate, case numbers exploded in December of last year and January 2022 and were higher than ever before; over the past weeks numbers plummeted. I don't know how many tests are done at the moment.

      And I fear that we won't see an easing of restrictions soon. It seems to me with every update of the Covid protocols, the state of emergency is extended. Additionally, a few weeks back the national health emergency was already extended until the end of April 2022 and we were informed that prevention and control measures to stop the spread of Covid will remain in place at least until the end of August 2022. So, not sure how things will continue here in Peru.

      Greetings
      Eva
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      Sunflower
      • LimaEasy
      · 04/04/2022
      @Sunflower Hello Adam,

      here an important update for you. Since April 1, new regulations are in place and lots changed since I answered your question.

      Those older than 18 years now have to prove that they had a third shot in many situations. According to the new Supreme Decree, this only applies to residents of Peru, but it can be assumed that the rules will be extended to tourists or places will apply it to anyone,

      You find more details about the changes in the updated article above.

      Greetings
      Eva




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    Kenny D · 01/03/2022
    We are scheduled for a 2 week trip in May from the US.  We are both vaccinated and boosted.  What are the rules about face shields?  I saw something that they are required on trains.  We are taking the Peru Rail train from Cusco to Puno. Are shields requited anywhere?

    What is the status of Machu Picchu now?  Do we have to wear masks to do the walk/hikes on the mountain?

    Are there any expected changed in rules between now and May?

    Thanks!
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      Sunflower
      • LimaEasy
      · 01/03/2022
      @Kenny D Hello Kenny,

      Answer to your question 1:

      I don’t know where you saw that face shields are still required on trains. On the website of Peru Rail, the company states that they follow the official Peruvian government Covid protocols; and according to the official Covid protocols, face shields aren’t obligatory anymore for quite some time now.

      On the above-mentioned Peru Rail website, you find as well the requirements for boarding their trains which include being fully vaccinated (if over 40 booster shot) or negative PCR test not older than 48h, use of FFP2/KN95 mask or double mask and filling in a special health declaration; nowhere is a face shield mentioned. So, if you want to be sure, best check with Peru Rail.

      Answer to your question 2:

      At all archaeological sites including Machu Picchu, the official Covid protocols are (supposed to be) followed. This means, yes, as of today wearing an FFP2/KN95 mask or double mask is officially required, even outside, even if you are vaccinated, even if you are boosted. If all visitors abide by the rules all the time or if they are obliged to do so by the staff all the time in case they don’t, I can’t tell you.

      Answer to your question 3:

      I think the last two years have shown how unpredictable our world has become and that rules, regulations and restrictions can be implemented, eased, or tightened any time with no warning and regardless of the consequences. In Peru, the Covid protocols are re-evaluated every two or three weeks and depending on case numbers, hospital utilization and, I think, even vaccination (booster) coverage adjusted.

      So, right now no-one can tell you if the regulations in 3 months will be the same as today. Sorry.

      Greetings
      Eva
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      Kali · 10/03/2022
      @Sunflower I’m seeing on the Peru rail site right now, “Each passenger must not forget to wear correctly and permanently a KN95 mask or double surgical mask, as well as a face shield.” Is this a recent change or is their website just not up to date?

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      Sunflower
      • LimaEasy
      · 10/03/2022
      @Kali Hello Kali,

      The first link you provided is from the PeruRail Blog and the article was published on October 22, 2020. Back then, face shields were obligatory.

      And as already explained as answer to Kenny above, on the website of Peru Rail under Protocols Covid 19 (they must have updated this page after January 16, 2022, as on this date the Supreme Decree 005-2022-PCM, which they mention, was published), the company states that they follow the official Peruvian government Covid protocols; and according to the official Covid protocols, face shields aren’t obligatory anymore for quite some time now.

      On the above-mentioned Peru Rail website, you also find the requirements for boarding their trains and being on the train which include being fully vaccinated (if over 40 booster shot) or a negative PCR test not older than 48h, use of FFP2/KN95 mask or double mask and filling in a special health declaration; I couldn't find anything there about shields.

      So, if you want to be sure, what their current (!) protocols are best check with Peru Rail.

      Greetings
      Eva
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      Kali · 11/03/2022
      @Sunflower Hi Eva,

      I emailed Peru Rail and they confirmed today (3/11/2022) that a kn95 mask AND face shields are required. I find that odd since the declaration you talk about does not list them as a requirement. I will not be on the train until the end of the month so hopefully there is no face shield requirement for the train by this time.

      Thanks,
      Kali 


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      Sunflower
      • LimaEasy
      · 11/03/2022
      @Kali Hello Kali,

      Thanks for sharing this information. Strange, but good to know.

      The really interesting part, however, is that when I checked their website yesterday to see if there are any changes to when I check a few days ago, I couldn’t find anything about face shields on their Covid 19 protocol page; just masks (could be that the page was still in my cache and therefore I wasn’t shown the actual version). So, after reading your comment from today, I cleared my cache and checked again and now I can read under the link I mentioned above under Boarding Area “You must wear a double mask and a face covering at all times at the boarding area.” and under Aboard the train “Keep your double mask and face covering on during the entire trip.”

      That’s not official Peruvian government Covid protocol, but rules implemented by PeruRail, by the way a private company that could ask you for whatever to be allowed to board their trains. So, if you want to use their service, no way around obeying. Sorry.

      Thank you again.

      Greetings
      Eva
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    Nadja · 17/02/2022
    Hi, I am excactly 40 years old, and are going to Peru on the 25th of february, do I need a booster to go into supermarkets, restaurants, fly nationally etc? I have 2 vaccines, and I have had Covid 1 month ago.
    Regards Nadja
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      Sunflower
      • LimaEasy
      · 17/02/2022
      @Nadja Hello Nadja,

      You are considered “fully vaccinated” in Peru; your infection doesn’t count for anything here.

      The current Covid regulations state that those over 40 (“mayores de 40 años”) must be boostered to enter closed spaces which include restaurants, hotels, supermarkets, museums… Strictly speaking you are not “over” 40, and in most places (except hotels of course) your ID/passport isn’t checked, so usually you shouldn’t have a problem; however, you never know if someone might want to see an ID and how this person might interpret "mayores de 40 años" .

      Flying nationally or taking a bus is no problem. Even if the airline or bus company considers you as “over 40”, if you don’t have the booster, you only need your 2-shot vaccination and a negative PCR test.

      Greetings
      Eva
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      Nadja · 17/02/2022
      @Sunflower Ok, thank you, if it might be a problem anyway, is it then possible to buy and get the booster vaccine in Peru for foreigners somewhere?
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      Sunflower
      • LimaEasy
      · 17/02/2022
      @Nadja
      Everyone in Peru, regardless of their nationality or immigration status, has access to the Covid vaccine for free. For the booster, you have to be older than 18 years and must have gotten your second dose at least 3 months ago.

      I'm not sure how it works for tourists (residents have to register with Migraciones first, but there you have to enter data from your residence card, which tourists of course don't have). So probably best check with one of the many vaccination centers. A list of all centers in Lima and Callao can be found on the Peruvian government website.

      Greetings
      Eva
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    Gina Will · 13/02/2022
    Hello, 

    My boyfriend and I are traveling from the US to Peru this month. He is a 42 yo French national with two covid vaccines completed. He does not have a booster yet. Would he have issues entering closed spaces in lima like restaurants, supermarkets...if he only shows his 2-vaccine records and PCR test?
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      Sunflower
      • LimaEasy
      · 13/02/2022
      @Gina Will Hello Gina,

      According to the Peruvian Covid regulations your boyfriend is considered “fully vaccinated” as he only had two shots. So, as he is over 40, he might have trouble entering “closed spaces” as the current Covid regulations state that everyone over 40 must present a certificate of the booster shot.

      While your boyfriend can travel on a bus or fly nationally in Peru with a negative PCR test instead of a booster shot, when entering anything from hotels and restaurants to museums and supermarkets, he is required to be boostered, a negative test isn’t accepted - at least according to the regulations.

      I’m not sure, if he maybe can pass as under 40? So, in places where he doesn’t have to show his ID he might be able to enter with just his vaccine certificates. In places where he has to present an ID / passport such as a hotel he might be in trouble (but you could ask if he is welcome with his vaccination certificates and / or a negative test).

      As sad as it makes me saying this, but travelling in Peru without vaccination or when being over 40 without a booster, is extremely difficult.

      Greetings
      Eva
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    Roberta Hegy · 13/02/2022
    We will be traveling to Lima and on to Macchu Picchu later in March, 2022. We are travelling with an escorted Group with Celebrity Cruises with a prior visit from the Galapagos. We had mild cases of Covid in December 2020 and fully recovered. We had our first Moderna vaccination in December 2021 (17th) and the second dose on January 14th, 2021. We are not yet eligible to receive a booster shot. Are we going to need a PCR test prior to a planned flight from Lima to Cusco and on to Macchu Picchu and back to Lima? Or will our recent vaccinations satisfy the booster requirement? We are both in excellent heath and 70-72 years old. A recent PCR test taken was negative and we plan on  a PCR test prior to flying to Quito, Ecuador. Celebrity is supposed to be arranging for testing during the Cruise/Vacation.
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      Sunflower
      • LimaEasy
      · 13/02/2022
      @Roberta Hegy Hello Roberta,

      According to the Peruvian Covid regulations you are considered “fully vaccinated” as you only had two shots (your infection doesn’t count in any way). So, as you are over 40, you either have to have the booster (which you haven't got) or present a negative PCR test to board a national flight (in your case from Lima to Cusco and back). So yes, to fly in Peru you need a negative PCR test result.

      You additionally have to consider that - at least according to the current regulations - you, only being fully vaccinated and over 40, can’t enter “closed spaces”, so no hotel, no restaurant, no museum, no store, no bank, nothing. I’m not sure if Celebrity made any special arrangements or how they / you plan to handle this. I'm additionally not sure if you somehow can manage to sell your second vaccination as booster shot. Sorry. Probably best ask the cruise line.

      Greetings
      Eva
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    Will Francis · 09/02/2022
    I have been reading Government documentation on entry requirements for entering Peru and noticed that land access into Peru from other countries has been stopped. However, doing more research into the matter it states that only travel from South Africa and Botswana are prohibited. Any advice is much appreciated.

    cheers, Will
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      Sunflower
      • LimaEasy
      · 09/02/2022
      @Will Francis
      Hello Will,

      I’m not sure what advice you are looking for but have the feeling that you are throwing different regulations together that are independent from each other.

      First, according to the Supreme Decree 186-2021-PCM (and others before that) travel from South Africa and Botswana is (now was) suspended until January 16, 2022, and non-resident (meaning without residency in Peru) South Africans and Batswana including all other non-resident nationals that traveled in or through South Africa or Botswana in the last 14 days weren’t allowed to enter Peru (see point 8.7). With the new Supreme Decree 010-2022-PCM this suspension was lifted (see, for example, as well the website of Peruvian consulates in the US) and today Souths Africans and Batswana can travel to Peru again following the current entry regulations.

      Second, for quite some time now, the land borders are closed; so, except Peruvians and foreigners living in Peru with a valid residency (and there are a few other exceptions) no-one can cross the land borders Peru has with his neighbors at the moment. So, if you want to travel to Peru and you don't have a Peruvian passport or a Peruvian residency, your only option is to fly into Peru.

      Greetings
      Eva
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    Dave Shadbolt · 25/01/2022
    I heard that my girlfriend may need an affidavit to show that I am the one paying for the vacation? She's coming from the Philippines, I'm coming from the US.
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      Sunflower
      • LimaEasy
      · 25/01/2022
      @Dave Shadbolt
      Hello Dave,

      I never heard of that. Do you have a source? And as you aren't a resident of Peru an affidavit issued in the US wouldn't be accepted anyway or had to be issued by a Peruvian consulate. On the other hand, your girlfriend should have some money on her when traveling.

      To my knowledge the only things she needs: a passport valid at least 6 months after the day of entry (hope your girlfriend already applied for a new one) and proof of return or onward travel as well as a vaccine certificate or a negative PCR test and the health declaration, optional the pre-registration. That's it.

      Greetings
      Eva
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      Dave Shadbolt · 26/01/2022
      @Sunflower The source was a coworker of hers. She has an appointment for Feb 4th for her passport renewal. I think we'll be cutting it close. She will likely have some of her own money, but I'm handling a majority of the trip.
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      Sunflower
      • LimaEasy
      · 26/01/2022
      @Dave Shadbolt Hello Dave,

      I never heard of it before, but I can’t know everything, and things can change; so, I looked through the official entry requirements of Peru again and still couldn’t find anything regarding this matter. The only thing I found was that back when Philippine nationals had to apply for a tourist visa at a Peruvian consulate before coming to Peru, they had to present a travel itinerary and sufficient funds.

      On the other hand, I know from personal experience how intimidating and unpleasant a few immigration officers can be questioning everything.

      So, if you want to make sure that your girlfriend has something in writing in case she is questioned by immigrations (be it when leaving the Philippines, during transit in another country or when entering Peru), I personally would write an informal letter in English (which, when I remember correctly, is an official language in the Philippines as well) and Spanish confirming that you invited her to the vacation in Peru and paid / pay for her flight, hotel, other expenses.

      This letter should include your full name, address, phone number and passport number, your girlfriend's full name, address and passport number, exact flight dates from the outward and return flight, your planned travel itinerary, and your signature. You should add to this letter a copy of your passport, copies of the flight tickets, hotel bookings, etc. Even though nothing official, this might help her in case she has to prove the correctness of her verbal statements to an “over-enthusiastic” immigration official.

      Have a nice day
      Eva
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    Maria · 24/01/2022
    If someone can enter in the country unvaccinated with a PCR negative within 48 hours. 

    Can that person return back to their country considered the airport is a closed space (unvaccinated people can’t go into closed space)
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      Sunflower
      • LimaEasy
      · 24/01/2022
      @Maria
      That's a very good question. Yes, you can still enter Peru and therefore the airport building, which is a closed space, either with a vaccination certificate or a negative PCR test. However, since the new regulation was published, I searched for the rules when leaving Peru and couldn't find anything; but was told that unvaccinated departing passengers can get into the airport without a problem.

      According to the airport page and vuelafacil.pe only passengers are allowed to enter the airport building. They have to present their ID /passport and ticket / boarding pass and must wear double masks or an FFP2 mask. That seems to be it; no mentioning of a vaccination certificate. It's only stated that for national flights, everyone older than 12 years has to present a vaccination certificate or a negative PCR test and that for international flights, the passenger is responsible for checking and fulfilling the requirements of the destination country. Vuelafacil explicitly states that "it is not mandatory to present the results of the PCR test for passengers departing from Peru."

      Anyway, personally I would check with the airline and ask about their requirements and if there is any problem entering the airport building unvaccinated when leaving. 

      Greetings
      Eva
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    David Shadbolt · 17/01/2022
    Sunflower, I'm having yet ANOTHER issue. Understanding the Passport with 6 months validity thing. I've read that Passport needs to be valid for at least 6 months, then I read 6 months after departure from Peru. I'm meeting my girlfriend from the Philippines in Lima April 1st, but her Passport expires in August 2022. Is she going to be denied entry?
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      Sunflower
      • LimaEasy
      · 17/01/2022
      @David Shadbolt
      Hello David,

      Foreigners wishing to enter Peru must present a passport with a validity of at least 6 months before expiration counted from the day of entry.

      See Foreigner Law Decreto Legislativo 1350, page 29 of the PDF, Capitulo II "Documentos de Viaje", Subcapitulo 1 "Documentos de viaje de personas extranjeras", Articulo 24a: "La persona extranjera que desee ingresar al territorio peruano, deberá presentar: a) Pasaporte emitido válidamente por un Estado y con una vigencia mínima de seis meses contados desde su ingreso al territorio nacional." (this article wasn't changed in the updated Foreigner Law Supreme Decree No. 002-2021-IN from last year, so it's still valid).

      So, if your girlfriend enters Peru on April 1, her passport must be valid at least until October 1. As you write that it's only valid until August it's possible that the airline won't let her fly and if, that she gets problems entering Peru. So, in my opinion your girlfriend should get a new passport immediately.

      Greetings
      Eva
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      David Shadbolt · 17/01/2022
      @Sunflower Thank you. I will advise her to do so.

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