COVID-19 Precautionary Measures in Peru (14 July Update)

Can a resident enter the country?

• Yes

• Citizens are allowed to enter Peru.

Can a foreigner enter the country?

• Yes, with exceptions

• Foreigners are allowed to enter Peru.

• Passenger flights from India, South Africa, and Brazil are suspended until 8 August 2021. The entry of non-resident foreign travellers from Brazil, India, and South Africa, or those who have made a stopover in those places in the last 14 days, is also suspended until 8 August 2021.

Is transit allowed through the country?

• Yes

• Passengers in transit do not require a negative test result or a sworn statement.

Is a test required on arrival?

• No with exceptions

• All passengers will be subject to health screenings.

• Arriving passengers can voluntarily take an antigen test upon arrival at their own expense. Travellers with a negative result can seek exemption from the 14-day quarantine.

• Domestic air travellers are not required to undertake COVID-19 testing.

Test certificate required?

• Yes

• Arriving passengers must present a certificate for a negative COVID-19 RT-PCR test performed no more than 72 hours or an antigenic test performed no more than 24 hours before their departure. Travellers must upload their COVID-19 PCR test results here prior to travelling.

• Children under the age of 12 can present a certificate of health issued by a medical doctor in lieu of a negative test.

Is quarantine required on arrival?

• No with exceptions

• All arriving travellers except for those arriving from Brazil, India, or South Africa with positive COVID-19 test results are subject to self-isolate following the local authorities’ advice.

• Peruvian citizens and resident foreigners travelling from or transiting through Brazil, India, or South Africa are required to enter a mandatory quarantine at their home, lodging, or other temporary isolation centers for 14 days starting the day of their arrival.

• Based on the above restrictions, arriving travellers must be prepared to enter quarantine for a minimum of zero-days and a maximum of 14 days.

Is vaccination required?

• No

• A vaccination for COVID-19 is not required for entry into the country.

Entry form required?

• Yes

• 72 hours in advance of travel to Peru, all passengers must sign a sworn statement that they will comply with the compulsory 14-day quarantine and attest that they are symptom-free of COVID-19 upon entry. Travellers must also upload their COVID-19 test results here.

Recommended Border App

• Yes

• The use of the app, Peru En Tus Manos, is optional for self-assessment of COVID-19 signs or symptoms.

Airline restrictions

• Moderate

• Some international flights have resumed.

• Passengers must wear face coverings/masks and a face shield while travelling and at all times in Jorge Chávez International Airport.

• Passenger flights from India, South Africa, and Brazil are suspended until 8 August 2021.

Border restrictions

• Moderate

• Land and sea borders are temporarily closed.

• Cruise ships are not permitted to dock in Peruvian ports.

Curfew restrictions

• Significant

• Peru is divided into a tier system, and curfew measures vary in each tier. COVID-19 containment measures vary in keeping with the risk level of the provinces. The risk levels of the provinces and the corresponding measures in place until 1 August 2021 can be found at this link.

• In the regions with a “very-high alert level”, a curfew is in effect from 22:00 to 04:00 (local time), Monday through Sunday.

• In the regions with “high alert level”, a curfew is in effect from 00:00 to 04:00 (local time), Monday through Sunday.

• In the regions with a “moderate alert”, a curfew is in effect from 00:00 to 04:00 (local time), Monday through Sunday.

• The nationwide state of health emergency and other associated health measures have been extended until 02 September 2021.

Social restrictions

• Significant

• Social gatherings and large gatherings are prohibited.

• Social distancing rules are mandatory in all public places. The restrictions do not apply to children.

• At this time, adults over 65 and high-risk individuals must remain in quarantine and cannot leave their residence except for a medical emergency, going to the grocery store, bank, or pharmacy.

• Peru is divided into a tier system, and the measures vary in each tier. COVID-19 containment measures vary in keeping with the risk level of the provinces. The risk levels of the provinces and the corresponding measures in place until 1 August 2021 can be found at this link.

Internal travel restrictions

• Moderate

• Inter-provincial transportation is allowed in “Very-High Alert Level” regions at a very limited capacity. In “High Alert Level” and “Moderate Alert Level” regions , transportation operates normally. Further details on the risk levels in the provinces and corresponding measures can be found at this link.

• Wearing a face mask or facial protectors is mandatory when travelling on public transport.

• Movement of private vehicles on Sundays is prohibited for very high alert areas. For high alert and moderate alert areas movement of private vehicles is allowed on Sundays.

Non-essential shops open?

• Yes

• Commercial establishments, department stores, galleries, and shopping centres are operating at a limited capacity. Commercial establishments must close 1 hour before curfew.

Accommodations open?

• Yes

• Accommodations are open.

Restaurants open?

• Yes

• Restaurants are open with limitations on capacity and operating hours. Further details on the risk levels in the provinces and corresponding measures can be found at this link.

• Delivery services are allowed from 04:00 to 23:00 (local time) from Monday to Sunday.

Bars and cafes open?

• No

• Bars and clubs remain closed.

Beaches and tourism sites open?

• Yes

• Beaches are open under strict respect to the regulations issued by the National Health Authority.

Places of worship open?

• Yes

• Places of worship are open with limitations on capacity.

Museums and heritage sites open?

• Yes

• Libraries, cultural centres, museums, and archaeological monuments are open with limitations on capacity.

Personal care services open?

• Yes

• Barbershops, hairdressers, and spas are open with limitations on capacity and operating hours.

Events allowed?

• No

• Civil and mass events, carnivals, parades, festivals, meetings, cultural, social, and political events remain prohibited.

Masks required in public?

• Yes

• Face masks and maintenance of social distancing protocols are mandatory in all public places and when using public transport.

• Double facemasks (one can be cloth) are now required to enter many establishments, including shopping centers, markets, supermarkets, department stores, and other crowded places.

Others

• Casinos and slot machines, gyms, cinemas, and performing arts are allowed with limited capacity.

• Activities of sports clubs and associations are allowed with limited capacity.

The COVID-19 epidemic is constantly changing worldwide. Travel and border restrictions may change with little or no notice. Airlines may have their own requirements for testing, masking, and distancing. It is recommended that travellers carry a supply of face masks since the requirement can vary by location. It is recommended that travellers practice social distancing and maintain a 6-foot distance from other individuals and avoid crowded areas. Check with your airline, booking agent, or country's embassy for information on your specific travel plans.