COVID-19 Precautionary Measures in Peru (19 April 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.

• The entry of non-resident foreigners from the United Kingdom, South Africa, or Brazil, or those who have made a stopover in those places, is suspended until 09 May 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 will be allowed to take an antigen test upon arrival.

• Domestic air travellers are exempt from COVID-19 testing requirements.

Test certificate required?

• Yes

• Arriving passengers must present a certificate for a negative COVID-19 RT-PCR test performed no more than 72 hours before their departure flight. Children under the age of 12 can present a certificate of health issued by a medical doctor in lieu of a negative test. Travellers must upload their COVID-19 PCR test results here prior to travelling.

Is quarantine required on arrival?

• Yes

• Incoming arrivals are subject to a 14-day quarantine measure.

• Arriving travellers with a positive result on a COVID-19 test will have to self-isolate in the Pan American Village or another temporary isolation centre as directed by health authorities.

• Travellers who pay for and undergo an additional molecular test for COVID-19 on the sixth day of their arrival in the country, will be allowed to exit quarantine before 14 days if the result is negative.

Recommended Border App

• Yes

• The use of Protégete con Salud application is optional for self-assessment of COVID-19 signs or symptoms.

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. Travellers can find the electronic sworn declaration here.

Is vaccination required?

• No

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

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.

• Flights from Brazil, South Africa, and the United Kingdom are banned.

Border restrictions

• Moderate

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

• Land borders are temporarily closed.

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 09 May 2021 can be found at this link.

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

Social distancing 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.

Internal travel restrictions

• Moderate

• Inter-provincial transportation is allowed in “Extreme Tier” and “Very High Tier” areas at a limited capacity. In “High Tier” areas, 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.

Non-essential shops open?

• Yes with exceptions

• Commercial establishments, department stores, galleries, and shopping centres are open with limited capacity.

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.

Bars and cafes open?

• No

• Bars and clubs remain closed.

Beaches and tourism sites open?

• No

• All beaches, rivers, lakes, and lagoons can open only in low risk areas.

Places of worship open?

• Yes, with exceptions

• Places of worship are open with limited capacity except for in “Extreme Risk Tier” regions.

Museums and heritage sites open?

• Yes, with exceptions

• Libraries, cultural centres, museums, and archaeological monuments are open with limited 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.

Other Restrictions

• Peru is currently under phase 4 of reopening.

• Schools remain closed. However, in rural areas, where there is minimal means of communication, lack of internet connection, and places with zero COVID-19 cases, there are a small number of in-person classes in primary and schools.

• Casinos, cinemas, gyms, performing arts, and slot machines in open spaces are allowed to open except for those in the areas under “Extreme Tier”.

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.