Peru travel restrictions

Peru Domestic flights will resume from 15 July (Simple Flying, 08.07.2020)

*****Interntional Restrictions:
Commercial flights to and from Peru remain very limited. All borders are closed indefinitely.

*****Internal Restrictions:
On 15 March, Peru announced a national State of Emergency, which has now been extended until 31 July. The regulations are: nationwide curfew between the hours of 10pm to 4am, except for Arequipa, Ica, Junin, Huanuco, San Martin, Madre de Dios and Ancash regions, where the curfew will be from 8pm to 4am; in Arequipa, Ica, Junin, Huanuco, San Martin, Madre de Dios and Ancash regions, lockdown remains; on Sundays no one will be allowed out in Arequipa, Ica, Junin, Huanuco, San Martin, Madre de Dios and Ancash regions; special measures will be put in place for those under 14 and over 65, and people at risk; everyone must wear face masks outside of homes. Future changes to curfew rules will be announced by the President. These restrictions may not apply if you have a travel permit (salvo-conducto) from the Peruvian authorities. These are mainly issued for those with confirmed bookings to leave Peru, but there may be exceptions if you do not have a flight yet, but want to travel within Peru from one region to another. Depending on your destination region, you may have to spend some time (possibly two weeks) on quarantine immediately after arrival. The exact location of the quarantine will be decided by the regional government upon arrival. Please note before being able to move from one region of Peru to another, the local government may first require you to submit a medical certificate, following a rapid COVID-19 test, stating that you are free from infection. Please note that the Peruvian government will only issue internal travel permits (salvo-conductos) until 10 July.

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Relaxation of restrictions:

Effective today, 1 July Peru enters “Phase 3” of its economic recovery in most of the country. ​ The new phase includes the following: Stores can open at up to 50% of customer capacity. Restaurants and similar institutions (excluding bars) can open at up to 40% of customer capacity. Hotels and travel agencies are authorized to reopen. Passengers using public transportation must use seats (are not allowed to travel standing up) and must wear face protectors in addition to the mandatory facemasks. Before reopening, businesses in many sectors, including restaurants, must present their public health plan to the Peruvian authorities and request approval. They cannot open automatically before receiving official permission. The reactivation does not apply to the regions of Arequipa, Huanuco, Ica, La Libertad, or San Martín, nor to the provinces of Santa, Casma, or Huaraz in Ancash. The full text of the legislative decree is available in Spanish at [https://busquedas.elperuano.pe/normaslegales/decreto-supremo-que-aprueba-la-fase-3-de-la-reanudacion-de-a-decreto-supremo-n-117-2020-pcm-1869317-1/]

Peru Domestic travel expected to resume no later than 15 July (Explica, 30.06.2020). Government to lift some COVID-19 lockdown measures in July in most areas of country; borders still closed (Reuters, 27.06.2020). Government extends state of health emergency thru Sept 7 (andina, 04.06.2020)

*****Interntional Restrictions:
On March 16, the Government of Peru closed its borders, restricted all international and domestic travel.

*****Internal Restrictions:
On 15 March, Peru announced a national State of Emergency, which has now been extended until 31 July.
From 1 July the following regulations will be in place:Nationwide curfew between the hours of 10pm to 4am, except for Arequipa, Ica, Junin, Huanuco, San Martin, Madre de Dios and Ancash regions, where the curfew will be from 8pm to 4 am; In Arequipa, Ica, Junin, Huanuco, San Martin, Madre de Dios and Ancash regions, lockdown remains; On Sundays no one will be allowed out in Arequipa, Ica, Junin, Huanuco, San Martin, Madre de Dios and Ancash regions; Special measures will be put in place for those under 14 and over 65, and people at risk; Everyone must wear face masks outside of homes; Future changes to curfew rules will be announced by the President.
These restrictions may not apply if you have a travel permit (salvo-conducto) from the Peruvian authorities. These are mainly issued for those with confirmed bookings to leave Peru, but there may be exceptions if you do not have a flight yet, but want to travel within Peru from one region to another. If this applies to you, contact the British Embassy who will make a request to the Peruvian authorities. Depending on your destination region, you may have to spend some time (possibly two weeks) on quarantine immediately after arrival. The exact location of the quarantine will be decided by the regional government upon arrival. Please note before being able to move from one region of Peru to another, the local government may first require you to submit a medical certificate, following a rapid COVID-19 test, stating that you are free from infection.
Please note that the Peruvian government will only issue internal travel permits (salvo-conductos) until 10 July.

*****

Relaxation of restrictions:

Effective today, 1 July Peru enters “Phase 3” of its economic recovery in most of the country. ​ The new phase includes the following: Stores can open at up to 50% of customer capacity. Restaurants and similar institutions (excluding bars) can open at up to 40% of customer capacity. Hotels and travel agencies are authorized to reopen. Passengers using public transportation must use seats (are not allowed to travel standing up) and must wear face protectors in addition to the mandatory facemasks. Before reopening, businesses in many sectors, including restaurants, must present their public health plan to the Peruvian authorities and request approval. They cannot open automatically before receiving official permission. The reactivation does not apply to the regions of Arequipa, Huanuco, Ica, La Libertad, or San Martín, nor to the provinces of Santa, Casma, or Huaraz in Ancash. The full text of the legislative decree is available in Spanish at [https://busquedas.elperuano.pe/normaslegales/decreto-supremo-que-aprueba-la-fase-3-de-la-reanudacion-de-a-decreto-supremo-n-117-2020-pcm-1869317-1/]

Peru Domestic travel expected to resume no later than 15 July (Explica, 30.06.2020). Government to lift some COVID-19 lockdown measures in July in most areas of country; borders still closed (Reuters, 27.06.2020). Government extends state of health emergency thru Sept 7 (andina, 04.06.2020)

*****Interntional Restrictions:
On March 16, the Government of Peru closed its borders, restricted all international and domestic travel.

*****Internal Restrictions:
On 15 March, Peru announced a national State of Emergency, which has now been extended until 31 July.
From 1 July the following regulations will be in place:Nationwide curfew between the hours of 10pm to 4am, except for Arequipa, Ica, Junin, Huanuco, San Martin, Madre de Dios and Ancash regions, where the curfew will be from 8pm to 4 am; In Arequipa, Ica, Junin, Huanuco, San Martin, Madre de Dios and Ancash regions, lockdown remains; On Sundays no one will be allowed out in Arequipa, Ica, Junin, Huanuco, San Martin, Madre de Dios and Ancash regions; Special measures will be put in place for those under 14 and over 65, and people at risk; Everyone must wear face masks outside of homes; Future changes to curfew rules will be announced by the President.
These restrictions may not apply if you have a travel permit (salvo-conducto) from the Peruvian authorities. These are mainly issued for those with confirmed bookings to leave Peru, but there may be exceptions if you do not have a flight yet, but want to travel within Peru from one region to another. If this applies to you, contact the British Embassy who will make a request to the Peruvian authorities. Depending on your destination region, you may have to spend some time (possibly two weeks) on quarantine immediately after arrival. The exact location of the quarantine will be decided by the regional government upon arrival. Please note before being able to move from one region of Peru to another, the local government may first require you to submit a medical certificate, following a rapid COVID-19 test, stating that you are free from infection.
Please note that the Peruvian government will only issue internal travel permits (salvo-conductos) until 10 July.

*****

Relaxation of restrictions:

The Peruvian government has approved a four-phase Economic Reactivation Plan, between May and August which involves relaxing some restrictions and reopening some industry sectors such as Industry and Mining, Construction, Trade and Tourism and Services. For Tourism and Services, the plan involves reopening or restarting the following:
first phase (May): Restaurants (via delivery), hotels and storage second phase (June): Inter-provincial transport and flights, restaurants (restricted service); some malls and commercial centres are due to open by 30 June third phase (July): International flights, restaurants and hotels operating normally fourth phase (August): Leisure activities, conventions, meetings, gatherings. This planned relaxation of industry restrictions remains under review and may change at short notice. The government plans to reactivate internal travel (air and land routes) no later than July 15.

Peru Government to lift some COVID-19 lockdown measures in July in most areas of country; borders still closed (Reuters, 27.06.2020). Government extends state of health emergency thru Sept 7 (andina, 04.06.2020)

*****Interntional Restrictions:
On March 16, the Government of Peru closed its borders, restricted all international and domestic travel.

*****Internal Restrictions:
On 15 March, Peru announced a national State of Emergency, which has now been extended until 31 July. The regulations until 30 June are: a nationwide curfew between the hours of 9pm to 4am; On Sundays, no one is allowed out; Everyone must use face masks outside of homes;

From 1 July the following regulations will be in place:Nationwide curfew between the hours of 10pm to 4am, except for Arequipa, Ica, Junin, Huanuco, San Martin, Madre de Dios and Ancash regions, where the curfew will be from 8pm to 4 am; In Arequipa, Ica, Junin, Huanuco, San Martin, Madre de Dios and Ancash regions, lockdown remains; On Sundays no one will be allowed out in Arequipa, Ica, Junin, Huanuco, San Martin, Madre de Dios and Ancash regions; Special measures will be put in place for those under 14 and over 65, and people at risk; Everyone must wear face masks outside of homes; Future changes to curfew rules will be announced by the President.

Peru Government extends state of health emergency thru Sept 7 (andina, 04.06.2020)

All airports and borders will be closed permanently until further notice.
1. Passengers are not allowed to enter Peru.
2. Airline crew must self-isolate at hotel Costa del Sol at Jorge Chavez International Airport for the entire duration of stay.

*****

Outbound restrictions:

The government has closed its borders to all international travellers. Borders remain closed until further notice. Limited repatriation flights are organised by foreign embassies.

*****

Inbound restrictions:

On 15 March, Peru announced a national State of Emergency, which has now been extended until 30 June. Under the current regulations: there is a nationwide curfew between the hours of 9pm to 4am in Tumbes, Piura, Lambayeque, La Libertad, Loreto, Ucayali and Ica regions, and in Santa, Huarmey and Casma provinces in Ancash region the curfew will be from 6pm to 4am on Sundays, no one is allowed out everyone must use facemasks when going outside The President will announce any future changes to curfew rules. Regulations are being rigorously enforced so it is vital you follow these to avoid detention. These restrictions may not apply if you have a travel permit (salvo-conducto) from the Peruvian authorities. These are mainly issued for those with confirmed bookings to leave Peru, but there may be exceptions if you do not have a flight yet, but want to travel within Peru from one region to another. Depending on your destination region, you may have to spend some time (possibly two weeks) on quarantine immediately after arrival. The exact location of the quarantine will be decided by the regional government upon arrival. Please note before being able to move from one region of Peru to another, the local government may first require you to submit a medical certificate, following a rapid COVID-19 test, stating that you are free from infection. Please note that the Peruvian government will only issue internal travel permits (salvo-conductos) until 10 July.

*****Relaxation Measures:
The Peruvian government has approved a four-phase Economic Reactivation Plan, between May and August which involves relaxing some restrictions and reopening some industry sectors such as Industry and Mining, Construction, Trade and Tourism and Services. For Tourism and Services, the plan involves reopening or restarting the following:
first phase (May): Restaurants (via delivery), hotels and storage, second phase (June): Inter-provincial transport and flights, restaurants (restricted service); some malls and commercial centres are due to open by 30 June, third phase (July): International flights, restaurants and hotels operating normally, fourth phase (August): Leisure activities, conventions, meetings, gatherings.
This planned relaxation of industry restrictions remains under review and may change at short notice.

Peru Government extends state of health emergency thru Sept 7 (andina, 04.06.2020)

All airports and borders will be closed permanently until further notice.
1. Passengers are not allowed to enter Peru.
2. Airline crew must self-isolate at hotel Costa del Sol at Jorge Chavez International Airport for the entire duration of stay.

*****

Outbound restrictions:

The government has closed its borders to all international travellers. Borders remain closed until further notice. Limited repatriation flights are organised by foreign embassies.

*****

Inbound restrictions:

On 15 March, Peru announced a national State of Emergency, which has now been extended until 30 June. Under the current regulations: there is a nationwide curfew between the hours of 9pm to 4am in Tumbes, Piura, Lambayeque, La Libertad, Loreto, Ucayali and Ica regions, and in Santa, Huarmey and Casma provinces in Ancash region the curfew will be from 6pm to 4am on Sundays, no one is allowed out everyone must use facemasks when going outside The President will announce any future changes to curfew rules. Regulations are being rigorously enforced so it is vital you follow these to avoid detention. These restrictions may not apply if you have a travel permit (salvo-conducto) from the Peruvian authorities. These are mainly issued for those with confirmed bookings to leave Peru, but there may be exceptions if you do not have a flight yet, but want to travel within Peru from one region to another. Depending on your destination region, you may have to spend some time (possibly two weeks) on quarantine immediately after arrival. The exact location of the quarantine will be decided by the regional government upon arrival. Please note before being able to move from one region of Peru to another, the local government may first require you to submit a medical certificate, following a rapid COVID-19 test, stating that you are free from infection. Please note that the Peruvian government will only issue internal travel permits (salvo-conductos) until 10 July.

*****Relaxation Measures:
The Peruvian government has approved a four-phase Economic Reactivation Plan, between May and August which involves relaxing some restrictions and reopening some industry sectors such as Industry and Mining, Construction, Trade and Tourism and Services. For Tourism and Services, the plan involves reopening or restarting the following: first phase (May): Restaurants (via delivery), hotels and storage; second phase (June): Inter-provincial transport and flights, restaurants (restricted service); third phase (July): International flights, restaurants and hotels operating normally; fourth phase (August): Leisure activities, conventions, meetings, gatherings. This planned relaxation of industry restrictions remains under review and may change at short notice. Quarantine Extension: Peru extended the state of emergency, quarantine, and curfew. Measures will remain in effect through 11:59 pm on Tuesday, June 30.

Peru All airports and borders will be closed permanently until further notice.

1. Passengers are not allowed to enter Peru.
2. Airline crew must self-isolate at hotel Costa del Sol at Jorge Chavez International Airport for the entire duration of stay.

Inbound restrictions:

The government has closed its borders to all international travellers. All arrival and departure flights at Jorge Chavez International Airport serving Lima is suspended.
Quarantine measures and border closures will continue until 31 May.
Peruvian citizens will have to undergo a 15-day mandatory quarantine.
No cruise ships are permitted to dock in Peruvian ports.
Flights to Europe and Asia are suspended.
Only state flights will be received aimed at the repatriation of foreign citizens. These flights must arrive at the Callao Air Base Grupo Aéreo No. 8. Embassies are urged to present the corresponding requests with due anticipation in order to be able to include flights in the schedule.

Outbound restrictions:

The government has closed its borders to all international travellers.
Borders remain closed until further notice.
Limited repatriation flights to the US scheduled through 20 May on the US Embassy website.

Conditions and internal restrictions:

Quarantine Extension: Peru extended the state of emergency, quarantine, and curfew. Measures will remain in effect through 11:59 pm on Tuesday, June 30. Beginning on Monday, May 25, the mandatory nightly curfew hours will be reduced in Lima and much of the country, with curfew beginning at 9:00 pm and ending at 4:00 am. Curfew hours in the regions of Ancash (the coastal provinces of Santa, Canta, and Huarmey, only), Ica, La Libertad, Lambayeque, Loreto, Piura, Tumbes, and Ucayali will be from 6:00 pm to 4:00 am. The all-day Sunday curfew will continue throughout Peru during the extended state of emergency period. We encourage all U.S. citizens in Peru to comply with the Peruvian government’s quarantine measures and to follow the instructions of Peruvian authorities. Limit your time outside, carry your identification and phone, and remember that the use of a facemask is required in public. Grocery stores and some other business may also require gloves.
Limited Economic Activities Resume on May 25: economic activities deemed essential such as dentistry, ophthalmology, rehabilitation services, and veterinary medicine will be allowed to resume. In addition, certain professional services such as plumbing, gardening, domestic appliance maintenance and repair, hairdressing and cosmetology will be allowed as long as these services are provided to the home.

Peru Nationwide COVID-19 lockdown extended until 30 June (Reuters, 22.05.2020) All airports and borders will be closed permanently until 24 May. 1. Passengers are not allowed to enter Peru. 2. Airline crew must self-isolate at hotel Costa del Sol at Jorge Chavez International Airport for the entire duration of stay.

Inbound restrictions:

The government has closed its borders to all international travellers. All arrival and departure flights at Jorge Chavez International Airport serving Lima is suspended. Quarantine measures and border closures will continue until 31 May. Peruvian citizens will have to undergo a 15-day mandatory quarantine. No cruise ships are permitted to dock in Peruvian ports. Flights to Europe and Asia are suspended. Only state flights will be received aimed at the repatriation of foreign citizens. These flights must arrive at the Callao Air Base Grupo Aéreo No. 8. Embassies are urged to present the corresponding requests with due anticipation in order to be able to include flights in the schedule.

Outbound restrictions:

The government has closed its borders to all international travellers. Borders remain closed until further notice. Limited repatriation flights to the US scheduled through 20 May on the US Embassy website.

Conditions and internal restrictions:

Quarantine Extension: Peru extended the state of emergency, quarantine, and curfew. Measures will remain in effect through 11:59 pm on Tuesday, June 30. Beginning on Monday, May 25, the mandatory nightly curfew hours will be reduced in Lima and much of the country, with curfew beginning at 9:00 pm and ending at 4:00 am. Curfew hours in the regions of Ancash (the coastal provinces of Santa, Canta, and Huarmey, only), Ica, La Libertad, Lambayeque, Loreto, Piura, Tumbes, and Ucayali will be from 6:00 pm to 4:00 am. The all-day Sunday curfew will continue throughout Peru during the extended state of emergency period. We encourage all U.S. citizens in Peru to comply with the Peruvian government’s quarantine measures and to follow the instructions of Peruvian authorities. Limit your time outside, carry your identification and phone, and remember that the use of a facemask is required in public. Grocery stores and some other business may also require gloves. Limited Economic Activities Resume on May 25: economic activities deemed essential such as dentistry, ophthalmology, rehabilitation services, and veterinary medicine will be allowed to resume. In addition, certain professional services such as plumbing, gardening, domestic appliance maintenance and repair, hairdressing and cosmetology will be allowed as long as these services are provided to the home.

Peru Nationwide COVID-19 lockdown extended until 30 June (Reuters, 22.05.2020) All airports and borders will be closed permanently until 24 May. 1. Passengers are not allowed to enter Peru. 2. Airline crew must self-isolate at hotel Costa del Sol at Jorge Chavez International Airport for the entire duration of stay.

Inbound restrictions:

The government has closed its borders to all international travellers. All arrival and departure flights at Jorge Chavez International Airport serving Lima is suspended. Quarantine measures and border closures will continue until 24 May. Peruvian citizens will have to undergo a 15-day mandatory quarantine. No cruise ships are permitted to dock in Peruvian ports. Flights to Europe and Asia are suspended. All airports and borders will be closed permanently until 24 May. Only state flights will be received aimed at the repatriation of foreign citizens. These flights must arrive at the Callao Air Base Grupo Aéreo No. 8. Embassies are urged to present the corresponding requests with due anticipation in order to be able to include flights in the schedule.

Outbound restrictions:

The government has closed its borders to all international travellers. Borders remain closed until further notice. Limited repatriation flights to the US scheduled through 20 May on the US Embassy website.

Conditions and internal restrictions:

Quarantine Extension: Peru extended the state of emergency, quarantine, and curfew. Measures will remain in effect through 11:59 pm on Tuesday, June 30. Beginning on Monday, May 25, the mandatory nightly curfew hours will be reduced in Lima and much of the country, with curfew beginning at 9:00 pm and ending at 4:00 am. Curfew hours in the regions of Ancash (the coastal provinces of Santa, Canta, and Huarmey, only), Ica, La Libertad, Lambayeque, Loreto, Piura, Tumbes, and Ucayali will be from 6:00 pm to 4:00 am. The all-day Sunday curfew will continue throughout Peru during the extended state of emergency period. We encourage all U.S. citizens in Peru to comply with the Peruvian government’s quarantine measures and to follow the instructions of Peruvian authorities. Limit your time outside, carry your identification and phone, and remember that the use of a facemask is required in public. Grocery stores and some other business may also require gloves. Limited Economic Activities Resume on May 25: economic activities deemed essential such as dentistry, ophthalmology, rehabilitation services, and veterinary medicine will be allowed to resume. In addition, certain professional services such as plumbing, gardening, domestic appliance maintenance and repair, hairdressing and cosmetology will be allowed as long as these services are provided to the home.

Peru All airports and borders will be closed permanently until 24 May.

1. Passengers are not allowed to enter Peru.
2. Airline crew must self-isolate at hotel Costa del Sol at Jorge Chavez International Airport for the entire duration of stay.

Inbound restrictions:

›Beginning 16 March, the government has closed its borders to all international travellers. All arrival and departure flights at Jorge Chavez International Airport serving Lima will be suspended on 17 March. Only state flights will be received aimed at the repatriation of foreign citizens. These flights must arrive at the Callao Air Base Grupo Aéreo
No. 8. This situation requires that the times and dates for the arrival of such flights will be determined by the Peruvian authority.
Embassies are urged to present the corresponding requests with due anticipation in order to be able to include flights in the schedule that the Peruvian authority will carry out. Domestic travel by air is banned during the state of emergency.
›Peruvian citizens will have to undergo a 15-day mandatory quarantine.

Outbound restrictions:

The government has closed its borders to all international travellers.
Borders remain closed until further notice.

Conditions and internal restrictions:

A nationwide curfew is in effect from 18.00-04.00 until further notice.
All educational institutions have been suspended.
A nationwide state of emergency will remain in force until at least 10 May, mandating all residents to remain in quarantine and abide by curfews.
Only one member of each household is permitted to leave their home for essential purposes each day. (The previous gender- and day-of-the-week-based restriction has been removed).
No one is permitted to leave home on Sundays.
The use of facemasks in public is mandatory.