Guide to travel to Peru

Looking for a guide to travel to Peru? If you still don’t know What is needed to travel to Peru, we are going to explain everything you have to prepare for entering Peru and leaving. general information and requirements to travel to Peru with its customs, laws and limitations in the customs of Peru. You have available this travel guide with the emergency telephone numbers, the best time to travel to peru and everything you need to know to travel safely.

PERU DATA

Capital	Peru (See map)
Languages	Spanish
Currency	Sun
Visa?	Nope
Voltage	220 volts

General information of Peru

With the current situation you may have to fill out some kind of form to travel to Peru or covid Peru requirements, so we recommend you check What is needed to travel to Peru or any destination in the country in this travel guide.

Guide to travel to Peru entry requirements

These are the Peru entry requirements:

• Passport valid for at least 6 months at the time of entry and until the date your trip ends.
• Have family, work or financial ties in the place of origin that will allow you to demonstrate your intention to return to your country of origin.
• Have enough money to finance your stay.
• The immigration authorities will stamp the entry in the passport and note the days of authorized stay. This information will also be captured in the “Andean Migration Card” (TAM), which will be provided by the Peruvian immigration authorities.
• The TAM must be kept during the entire stay of the non-resident alien.

Guide to travel to Peru requirements to leave

Once your stay is over, these are the Peru exit requirements:

• If foreigners exceed the period of stay granted by the immigration authority, they must pay a fine of US$1.20 per day of excess at the time of leaving the country.
• Peru controls the entry and exit of its territory. In case you lose your passport with which you entered the country, you must go to the National Superintendency of Migrations to request the stamp transfer to a new passport. The latter must be processed before the Embassy of your country in Peru.
• General Requirements for the transfer of stamp:

1. Form F-002 (free).
2. Receipt of payment from the Banco de la Nación for the processing fee (S/.19.40 soles).
3. Original and simple photocopy of the new passport.

• Peruvian children or foreigners residing in Peru must present a notarized authorization from the father or mother who is not traveling with the minor. If one of the parents is abroad, she must go to the nearest Peruvian Consulate so that the authorization is issued and the procedure to follow is indicated.
• For more information you can consult the official migration site of the National Superintendency of Peru.

Customs information Peru

• If you enter with more than $10,000 US dollars or its equivalent in other currencies, you must report it to the immigration authorities at the time of your arrival or departure from that country.
• The entry of firearms, tear gas and pepper spray is prohibited.

Local Currency of Peru

The legal tender in Peru is the Sun (“S/.”, PEN) however, the US dollar is accepted in some shops, restaurants and service stations in highly touristic areas.

For more information regarding the local currency or payment methods of the country, consult the section recommendations in money to travel abroad.

Customs of Peru

Make sure you know the customs of the country so you can know what the best time to visit peru. Here are the most common.

There is nothing special to take into account.

Laws of Peru

• Always carry a copy of your passport with you during your stay in Peru, as well as save a digitized copy in your email or some online storage service that you can access if necessary.
• Never leave your luggage unattended or agree to transport anything that does not belong to you.
• The transportation of narcotics is a serious crime in Peru, with a minimum sentence of 8 years and a maximum of 25 years.
• Peruvian laws punish the export of archaeological pieces and cultural materials or natural species from protected areas (fossils, insects, and fabrics made from ancient textiles, ceramics, semi-precious stones, etc.).
• The sale of objects made from animal parts, including condor feathers, is illegal.

Other recommendations in a guide to travel to Peru

• Do not forget to notify your bank that you will travel to Peru, so that it informs you how to act in case of theft or loss of your credit cards in Peru, or problems that you could have when withdrawing money with your cards abroad.
• Recommendations and more advice by topic or type of traveler, visit the section of recommendations for your trip abroad of this guide to travel to Peru.

FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions)