Peru
Travel restrictions
On March 15th 2020, the Peruvian Government declared a state of emergency and shut down its borders (land, air, and maritime) and suspended all interprovincial travel within Peru.
Since July 15th 2020, domestic travel has resumed throughout Peru.
On October 1st 2020, Peru began phase 4 of economic reactivation, including the resumption of a limited number of international flights. On October 21st 2020, the government of Peru approved flights of up to eight hours in duration to destinations throughout the Americas and the Caribbean.
72 hours in advance of flights, all passengers arriving to Peru must sign a sworn statement agreeing to comply with the mandatory 14-day quarantine and attest that they are symptom free of COVID-19 upon entry.
Health screenings are in place at Jorge Chavez International Airport and domestic airports.
Peruvians, resident foreigners, and non-resident foreigners entering Peruvian national territory, regardless of their country of origin, must present proof of vaccination or a molecular test (within 72 hours) with a negative result prior to boarding an incoming flight to Peru, in accordance with current health regulations.
Travellers to Peru who meet the requirements above are not required to quarantine upon arrival to Peru and may proceed to their final destination upon arrival.
All flight passengers are required to wear a facemask and a protective face shield.
Measures taken by the government
As of July 1st 2020, Peru entered “Phase 3” of its economic recovery in most of the country. Accordingly, 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.
On August 28th 2020, Peruvian President Martín Vizcarra signed a supreme decree expanding quarantine measures to combat the spread of COVID-19 in Peru.
The wearing of face masks in public places is mandatory and social distancing measures must be respected. Double facemasks (one can be cloth) are now required to enter many establishments, including shopping centers, markets, supermarkets, department stores, and other crowded places.
On March 13th, 2021, the Government of Peru suspended COVID-19 testing requirements for domestic air travel.
The Government of Peru announced the extension of the current regional alert levels and movement restrictions to become effective until October 31st 2021.
The Government of Peru indicates it will reevaluate and adjust these public health measures every three weeks. Under these measures, all regions of Peru are categorized as High, Very High, or Extreme, with corresponding levels of restrictions.
Currently, in areas of “High Alert”, curfew is from 11:00 p.m. to 4:00 a.m, Monday through Sunday. In areas of Peru in “Extreme Alert”, business must close no later than three hours before the local curfew. In areas of Peru in Moderate, High, or Very High alert, businesses must close no later than two hours before the local curfew.
On September 17th 2021, the Government of Peru extended the COVID-19 health emergency for 30 days, from October 1st to October 31st 2021.
From November 15th 2021, all passengers older than 45 years of age using commercial transportation to travel between provinces by land must present proof of vaccination to travel.
The Government of Peru provides coronavirus-related information at this website (Spanish only): https://www.gob.pe/coronavirus.
Testing
Private hospitals and laboratories as well as the Peruvian Ministry of Health (MINSA) are administering tests.
The Peruvian Health Ministry (MINSA) maintains a list of facilities that provide COVID-19 testing here: https://www.gob.pe/institucion/minsa/informes-publicaciones/835888-puntos-covid
Viral testing results at certain locations would be available within 72 hours of a flight departure. Keep in mind that a surge in cases may increase demand and affect these result times.
Emergency number (related to COVID-19) while visiting the country
The Peruvian Ministry of Health encourages the public to use the emergency 113 phone number to report suspected cases directly to government authorities.
Source:
US Embassy in Peru https://pe.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/
Published on October 18th 2021 (checked on October 20th 2021)
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