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Entry, Exit and Visa Requirements. Requirements for Entry: A passport with six months validity is required to enter Peru. Be sure your date and place of entry is officially documented by Migraciones, whether you arrive at a port, airport, or land border.
Your length of approved stay will be determined by border officials at the time of entry, and can range from 30 to days. Extensions for tourists are usually not approved, and overstays result in fines. The Embassy is unable to assist if you are denied entry.
Peruvian immigration requires airlines to return travelers who are denied entry to their point of origin. Requirements for Exit: If you do not have an entry record, you will not be allowed to exit the country until immigration authorities confirm the time and place of your entry into the country. This can be a difficult process, costing considerable time and money to resolve.
Make sure Immigration Migraciones records your entry, and then save the record for your exit. An entry record is required even at remote border crossings, where often the proper officials are not present. You must apply for a new passport at the Embassy and obtain a replacement entry record from Migraciones using your police report prior to exiting Peru.
There are multiple locations. In Peru, at most Peruvian notaries. An apostilled U. Safety and Security. There is little government presence in many remote areas of the Andes and Amazon basin. Illicit activities, such as illegal mining and logging, and coca production, are common. Drug trafficking and other criminal activity, combined with poor infrastructure, limit the capability and effectiveness of Peruvian law enforcement in these areas.
The U. Even demonstrations intended to be peaceful can turn confrontational and possibly become violent with little or no warning. Avoid demonstrations and prepare back-up transportation plans. Check local media for updates and traffic advisories. Crime: Crime is a widespread problem in Peru. Pick-pocketing, robbery, and hotel room theft are the most common crimes. Armed robberies have occurred throughout the city, including popular tourist destinations.
Armed assailants usually target victims for their smartphones, wallets, or purses. If confronted by someone with a weapon, it is best not to resist. Incapacitating drugs, such as rohypnol and scopolamine, have been used to facilitate robberies and sexual assaults. Seek medical attention if you begin to feel ill. Sexual assaults and rapes can occur, even in tourist areas. Travel in groups, do not leave food or drinks unattended, and use caution if a stranger offers you food or drink.
On routes to and from the airport in Lima, robberies have occurred where the assailant uses a tool to break a window while the vehicle is stopped in traffic. Keep your belongings in the trunk or out of sight. Authorized taxi booths are present at the airport in Lima that will charge a flat rate according to the destination. Use hotel safes, if available.
Avoid wearing obviously expensive jewelry or clothing, and carry only the cash or credit cards that you need. Stay alert in crowds and on public transportation. Be aware that thieves might create distractions to target you.
Avoid isolated areas when on foot, especially after dark. Be alert for robberies in which criminals enter a taxi and force victims to withdraw money from ATMs. Use an app-based taxi service, order a taxi by phone, or use a service affiliated with a major hotel, as it is usually safer than hailing an unknown taxi on the street. Use ATMs in well-protected indoor areas such as banks or shopping malls. Avoid withdrawing large amounts of cash at one time.
The vendor will ask for your passport or ID number on the receipt. To avoid carjacking or theft from your car while you are stopped at intersections, drive with your doors locked and windows rolled up.
Do not leave valuables in plain view. We can: Help you find appropriate medical care. Assist you with reporting a crime to the police.
Contact relatives or friends with your written consent. Provide a list of local attorneys. Help you find accommodation and arrange flights home. Replace a stolen or lost passport. Drugs: Penalties for possessing, using, or trafficking in illegal drugs in Peru are severe.
Never agree to carry a suitcase or package through customs for anyone. Peru uses strict screening procedures for detecting narcotics smuggling at its international airports. Artifacts: Peruvian law forbids the export of pre-Columbian objects and other artifacts protected by cultural patrimony statutes.
Peruvian authorities will seize any protected species that is sold or transported, either live or transformed into food, medicinal beverages, leather, handcrafts, garments, etc. Some products, including live animals, require special permits when leaving Peru. Local rescue capabilities are severely limited.
Many mountain areas are too high for helicopters to fly safely. When using tourist company services, travelers are encouraged to use qualified and licensed operators. Many do not meet international safety standards. Inquire about safety standards prior to engaging in adventure activities. Always check with local authorities before traveling about local geographic, climatic, health, and security conditions that may impact your safety.
Be aware that you may not have access to phone or internet for days at a time. Check in with family prior to going to remote areas and leave detailed written plans and timetables. Use of a personal GPS beacon is encouraged. Health risks associated with ayahuasca are not well understood, and, on occasion, people suffer serious illness or death after taking these drugs.
Intoxicated travelers also have been sexually assaulted, injured, or robbed. These incidents often occur a great distance from medical facilities, making the risks even greater. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention website for information on emergency preparedness and response. Legal Issues in Peru: U. Peruvian laws are subject to change with little notice. The Peruvian government publishes little information in English.
Embassy cannot give detailed advice about Peruvian law. Travelers Who Require Accessibility Assistance: Peruvian law prohibits discrimination against persons with physical and mental disabilities and mandates that public spaces be free of barriers and accessible to persons with disabilities. The government of Peru has devoted limited resources to enforcement and training, and little effort has been made to ensure access to public buildings and areas.
Sidewalks if they exist are uneven and rarely have ramps at intersections. Pedestrian crossings are infrequent, and motorists almost never give pedestrians the right of way. Buses and taxis do not have special accommodations for disabled persons. Travel and Transportation. Roads are often poorly maintained and may lack crash barriers, guard rails, signs, and streetlights.
Fog is common on coastal and mountain highways, making conditions more treacherous. Slow-moving buses and trucks frequently stop in the middle of the road unexpectedly. Road travel at night is particularly hazardous. Due to safety concerns, U. Embassy personnel are prohibited from traveling on mountainous roads at night. Traveling in a group is preferable to solo travel.
Spare tires, parts, and fuel are needed when traveling in remote areas, where distances between service areas are long. Seat belts are mandatory for driver and front-seat passengers in a private vehicle. It is against the law to talk on a cellular phone while driving, and violators may be fined. When driving in urban areas, taxis and buses often block lanes impeding traffic.
Directional signals are not often used, and vehicles frequently turn from the middle through traffic lanes. While driving outside major cities and on the Pan-American Highway, you must drive with your lights on. If a traffic officer signals you to stop, you must stop.
Traffic officers must wear uniforms and identification cards that include their last name on their chest. Traffic officers are not allowed to retain your personal identification or vehicle documents.
Under no circumstances should you offer or agree to pay money to traffic officers. If you are involved in an accident, you MUST contact local police and remain at the scene without moving your vehicle until the authorities arrive.
This rule is strictly enforced, and moving a vehicle or leaving the scene of an accident may constitute an admission of guilt under Peruvian law. If your car is a rental, call the agency or representative of the insurance company provided by the rental agency. Always carry your driver's license, a copy of your passport, and the rental agreement when you drive a rental car. International driver's licenses are valid for one year, while driver's licenses from other countries are generally valid for 30 days.
Bus accidents resulting in multiple deaths and injuries are common due to routes along narrow, winding roads without a shoulder and steep drop-offs. Accidents are frequently attributed to excessive speed, poor bus maintenance, poor road conditions, and driver fatigue.
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