Go Beyond Trips | Peru travel requirements

1. TIME ZONE
The standard time in Peru is UTC-5. Unlike other countries, Peru does not use summertime.

2. ENTRY REQUIREMENTS FOR PERU

No tourist visa is required: Entry to Peru is basically free, and residents of most countries in America and Western Europe do not require a tourist visa to enter. The travelers can travel for a maximum of approximately 90 days.

Visa requirements: The vast majority of countries in Africa, Asia, and some European countries. To review the complete list click on this link: https://bit.ly/3EpOszW

Documents required to travel to Peru are:

Passport with a minimum validity of six months after expected date of arrival to Peru.
Citizens of Argentina, Brazil, Paraguay, Uruguay, Ecuador, Colombia, Bolivia, and Chile may enter the country with their national identity document.

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4. WEATHER

The seasons of the year (Southern Hemisphere):

Summer: Dec. 22 – Mar. 21 (the rainy season in the highlands and jungle).
Autumn: Mar. 22 – Jun. 21 Winter: Jun. 22 – Sept. 22
Winter: Jun. 22 – Sept. 22
Spring: Sept. 23 – Dec. 21

The presence of the Andes mountain range and its rugged geography make Peru a country with significant diversity.

Coast

From Tacna to Piura, enjoy a warm, humid, and misty winter, while summers offer clear skies and 30°C (86°F) temperatures. Moving from Piura to Tumbes, experience a very dry climate with some rains between December and April and an average temperature of 24°C (75°F).

Highlands

The highlands have two Seasons : Summer (May – October) offers sunny days up to 20°C (68°F) and chilly nights (as low as -3°C or 26.6°F) with minimal rain. Winter (November – April) brings heavy rain with daytime highs up to 24°C (75°F) and nights around 3°C (37°F). Plan your visit accordingly to enjoy Peru’s climate diversity.

The Jungle

Much like the highlands, the jungle region also observes two well-defined seasons. In the summer, spanning from May to October, you can expect minimal rainfall and soaring temperatures that may surpass 30°C (86°F). However, during the winter, which occurs between November and April, the area sees abundant rainfall, and between May and August, the possibility of ‘friajes’ arises, causing temperatures to plummet to as low as 12°C (53°F). Plan your visit accordingly to experience the diverse climates of the jungle in Peru.

5. ELECTRICITY

The electricity supply in Peru is 220 volts; however, the majority of four or five-star hotels have 110 volt sockets as well.

6. EXONERATION FROM GENERAL SALES TAX

Foreign tourists and Peruvians legally resident abroad are exempt from payment of sales tax (IGV) on contracted services -the tax rate is 18%- if they are staying in Peru for less than 60 days. For that reason, tour operators do not include the tax in their prices.
Nevertheless, to make use of this exemption, you should present your passport or ID and Andean Migration Card bearing the entry stamp for the day you entered Peru when you register at your hotel.

7. CURRENCY
– Currency: The Sol (S/.) is the official currency of Peru.

CHANGING FOREIGN CURRENCY

For greater safety, we recommend changing money in a hotel, bank or authorised bureaux de change, known in Peru as “casas de cambio”, whose opening hours are similar to the banks: from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. If

TIPPING

In Peru, tipping is not obligatory, this will depend on how satisfied you are with the service received. The amount to leave varies with the circumstances.
Restaurants and bars. Usually, 10% of the total bill, if service is not included. If the service has been exceptional, you can leave a higher sum if you wish.

Taxis. Tips are not normally given to taxi drivers, but if he has helped to carry your cases, then US$1 per person is an acceptable amount.
Private drivers. Depending on the service, duration of the journey, and number of passengers, an appropriate amount is US$5 to US$10 per day.
Guides. The size of the tip indicates how good their service has been, so they expect to receive something at the end of their work.