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Peru Travel Restrictions during COVID-19 Pandemic

Peru Travel Restrictions during COVID-19 Pandemic

Peru Entry Requirements Covid differs between regions and cities based on regular updates about coronavirus.

This Article Provides Major Information Regarding Peru Entry Requirements COVID19 and Peru Travel Restrictions And How It May Affect Travel In Peru:

  • For Entry into Peru

International travel amid COVID-19 is permitted. However, it is mandatory to comply with requirements to ensure entry is allowed.

  • Open with Conditions

If you have visited any other country in the previous 14 days, which is considered high risk, you will not be allowed to enter. This rule does not imply to nationals and residents of Peru. However, they must quarantine themselves for 14 days on arrival.

COVID19: Peru Travel Restrictions

  • Vaccinations and Vaccinated Travel

Travelers who present a valid international certificate for full vaccination against COVID-19 will be exempted from testing requirements. But the vaccine should be government approved and the final dose must have been administered at least 14 days before their departure.

  • Test/medical Certificate Required on Arrival

It is mandatory to provide proof of a negative PCR test report. It should not be older than 72 hours on departure.

  • Other Medical Measures

Travelers are required to wear two face masks at all times during the flight and also throughout the airport. They should be wearing a surgical mask and a cloth mask.

COVID19: Peru Travel Restrictions

  • Additional Documents Required

A duly filled health affidavit must be completed by travellers before departure.

  • Government Measures

Peru has been divided into a tier system. This allows different measures in different regions of the country. A curfew is in effect throughout the country with restricted hours varying between the tiers.

  • Use of Masks

Face masks are mandatory in all public spaces. A KN95 mask is recommended or a three-layer surgical mask along with a cloth mask on top of it.

  • Public Transport

Public transportation in Peru is operating as usual.

  • Restaurants

Restaurants are allowed to open but with a reduced capacity. However, they must adhere to the hours depending on the local risk tier of the area.

  • Bars

Bars are allowed to open but with a reduced capacity and with hours depending on the local risk tier of the area.

  • Nightclubs

Nightclubs will remain closed to limit the rate of transmission.

  • Shops

Shops are allowed to open depending on the risk tier level of the area. The opening hours of shops may vary based on the local risk tier of the area.

COVID19: Peru Travel Restrictions

Last but not least, it is also mandatory to provide proof of a negative PCR test report. It should not be older than 72 hours on departure and arrival. Travelers are also required to submit a declaration of the authenticity of the document.

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My name is Marko Andinauta, (I'm Machu Picchu & Inca Trail Guide), I have hiked more than 500 times the famous INCA TRAIL in more than ten years (2007 – 2019); and I have survived the highest point of the Inka Trail “dead woman’s pass at 4215 M - 13780 Ft”; also more than 500 times. Unfortunately, my knee cartilages could not support more to keep hiking The Legendary Inca trail to Machu Picchu. Therefore; I created Happy Gringo Tours Channel to keep working in the same industry; giving information on YOUTUBE about the Inca Trail hike and inviting you to travel to Machu Picchu with us. I got enough knowledge to give you concrete information for unforgettable tours in Peru. We are Official Inca Trail, Machu Picchu tours, and alternative treks Operator.

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