Peru
Warnings and insurance
Your travel insurance could be invalidated if you travel against advice from the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO).
Areas where FCDO advises against all but essential travel
Within 20km south of the Peru-Colombia border
FCDO advises against all but essential travel to areas within 20km south of the Putumayo River and the border between Peru and Colombia (Loreto region) except for:
- the Amazon River
- the area of the triple border with Brazil and Colombia from and including the towns of Caballococha in Peru up to the actual triple border at Santa Rosa de Yavari town
Valley of the Apurímac, Ene, and Mantaro Rivers (VRAEM)
FCDO advises against all but essential travel to the Valley of the Apurímac, Ene, and Mantaro Rivers, also known as the VRAEM region.
We advise against all but essential travel to these two areas for safety and security reasons.
Find out more about why FCDO advises against travel.
Anti-Government demonstration on 25 October
On 25 October, there is a planned anti-government demonstration in downtown Lima organised by ‘Generación Z’ (a youth activist group). Avoid large gatherings and protests, and follow the instructions of police and local authorities.
New airport fee for transit and connecting passengers at Lima Airport
Starting from 27 October, passengers transiting or connecting through Lima (Jorge Chávez International) Airport will be required to pay the TUUA (Tarifa Unica por Uso de Aeropuerto, or Airport Use Fee) at the airport.
This fee is not currently included in airline tickets.
To avoid delays, travellers are encouraged to pay in advance via LAP’s (Lima Airport Partners) online platform or use available on-site payment options, including mobile POS (Point of Sale) agents, dedicated payment modules, and QR codes.
State of Emergency declared in Lima and Callao
A 30-day State of Emergency has been declared in Lima and Callao, effective from 22 October. Avoid large gatherings and protests. There will be increased security patrols and a visible presence of armed forces on the streets. Follow the instructions of police and local authorities.
Before you travel
No travel can be guaranteed safe. Read all the advice in this guide. You may also find it helpful to:
- see general advice for women travellers
- read our guide on disability and travel abroad
- see general advice for LGBT+ travellers
- read about safety for solo and independent travel
- see advice on volunteering and adventure travel abroad
Travel insurance
If you choose to travel, research your destinations and get appropriate travel insurance. Insurance should cover your itinerary, planned activities and expenses in an emergency.
About FCDO travel advice
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