PERU TRAVEL INFORMATION 2021

If you are thinking of visiting Peru, but you think that it is not yet time due to all the restrictions that the Government places and it is very cumbersome to be able to travel here, we give you all the information you need to be able to travel and do tourism taking care of and following the restrictions imposed by the Government, it is simpler than you think. Do not miss the opportunity to visit the country now that everything is calmer and without many tourists in each place you visit like Machupicchu.

The first thing you have to know is that the Goverment of Peru have changed the restrictions for all foreigners that want to visit Peru from March 14th, they WILL NOT requiered to do QUARENTINE anymore, this way the Peruvian goverment invites to all people that want to do tourism in the country but you will need to follow some safety health recommendations. Under these measures, all regions of Peru are categorized as: High, Very High, or Extreme, with corresponding levels of restrictions.

As of March 1, the opening of archaeological centers with a capacity of 40% has been arranged, including Machupicchu, restaurants, museums, shopping centers, etc. will be open.

International air travel to 36 authorized destinations in 17 countries remains under current recommendations, this includes the United States, Mexico, etc., flights to and from these countries are allowed.

International flights for passengers coming from Europe, South Africa and Brazil, or who have made stops in these places in the last 14 days are suspended until March 14.

If you are within these 17 countries allowed to Peru you need to know the following to be able to visit:

From March 14th, 2021, all travelers arriving in Peru do not need to do  quarantine anymore . The Goverment ask you to do a  molecular test (RT-PCR) for COVID-19 at your arrival to the country

•  All passengers must also complete an affidavit of health (found here: https: //e-notificacion.migraciones.gob.pe/dj-salud/). This document will be given to you once you arrive at the International airport where you can fill it out as well.
• To enter the airport you must wear a mask and a face shield permanently and not present any symptoms related to Covid-19 or physical discomfort. At the airport entrances, your temperature will be taken and your shoes and luggage will be disinfected. Inside the airport, social distancing must be obligatorily maintained.
• We also recommend that you always carry a bottle of alcohol or alcohol gel to disinfect your hands from time to time so that you will avoid contagion in the bustle of arriving at the airport and doing all the documentation to enter the country.
• To leave the country once your visit is over, you need to present a COVID-19 Molecular Test (RT-PCR), this can be done at the same airport in Lima or in a laboratory authorized by MINSA.

Thus, we recommend planning your trip for at least more than 6 days so you have time to visit and take the necessary tests to leave the country again, that if taking care of and following the Health restrictions imposed by the government.