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Do I need a Visa? |
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Travelers coming from the United States, Canada, most of the European countries as well as Australia, New Zealand, Japan, Korea, etc. do not need a Visa to enter to Peru. You can check the Peruvian Consulate page web (click here) to check and verify this information.
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Travel documents: |
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In addition to your passport, we strongly recommend you to bring your ID card. Also, in case you think on renting a car do not forget to bring your driver's license.
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Bring cash? Cards? Travel checks? |
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Do not bring damaged, stained, worn-out, torn, crinkled, bills since they will not be accepted in banks or money exchange offices.
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- A stamp in your passport which entitles you to stay up to 180 days (they can also ask you for how long you're planning to stay in Peru, we strongly recommend to explicitly ask for 180 days [ciento ochenta días] in case you'll decide to stay for longer than planned).
- Also you will receive an extra official paper to be kept in the passport (make sure you don't lose it!), it's called "Tarjeta de embarque" which is commonly delivered to you during your flight to Peru and has to be completed before arrival (if not, it will be provided at immigrations). This must be submitted when leaving the country at the emigration office, where you'll also get an exit stamp
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NOTE: Make sure of the length of your stay to be correctly indicated on your "Tarjeta de embarque" (with 180 days). Be informed that when those 180 days are up but you would like to stay for longer you can either leave the country and re-enter to obtain another 180 days or simply overstay and pay the fine when leaving the country (The overstay fine is only US$ 1 per day which is for many people cheaper than leaving and returning to the country) |
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Take a company taxi at the airport |
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We strongly suggest our students to take a company taxi inside the airport, it will cost 45.00 Peruvian soles, around US$16.00 for taking you to Miraflores, they're safe, clean and some of them speak English, besides of this they all have official published prices on their Id's. Be aware of taking a taxi outside the airport since you can get cheated on the price and most important, it wouldn't be safe enough. |
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Fly thought Peru, don't pay a fortune
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Fly tickets rates are different for foreigners and Peruvian locals, just a very few number of domestic airlines in Peru offer the same price for everybody, no matter where you come from (Peruvian Airlines is one of them), however, we strongly suggest to carefully check at the terms and conditions section before buying your flying tickets since the airline could charge an extra US$178.50 fee, or in the worst case, deny the boarding to the plane.
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Tap water in many countries of Latin America is not drinkable, it's wise to purify your own or buy bottled water. Malaria and Yellow fever can be a risk as well on the continent. Water from the faucet is made drinkable by boiling it during 5 minutes, or with chlorine or iodine drops or with special tablets/drops for it. |
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Since Peru is close to the equator, the sun can become dangerous for your skin and eyes. Especially in the Sierra, the strong UV radiation due to the height in combination with the rather cold air may burn your skin before you notice it. Sun-blockers are easy to get in drug stores. If your eyes are sensitive to light, better bring good sunglasses from home. Of course, you can buy sunglasses in Peru, too, but you should really be sure that they block the whole UV spectrum; otherwise, they might be worse than none. |
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Bargaining, get it for less |
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Bargaining is very common. If you are not used to it, respect some rules. If you intend to buy something, first ask the price. Then check whether everything is all right. (Does the pullover fit you? Do you really want to buy it etc.) If the price is OK, pay it. If not, it's your turn to say a lower price, but stay realistic. First get an idea about how much you would expect to pay. Then say a price about 20-30% lower. Once you have said a price, you cannot give a lower one later. This would be regarded as a very impolite behavior. If you feel that you can't get your price, just say "No, gracias." and begin to walk away. |
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Big Trouble? Get it contact with your embassy |
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- British Embassy
 , Torre Parque Mar (Piso 22), Avenida José Larco, 1301, Miraflores, Lima. (+51) (1) 617 3000
- Canadian Embassy
 , Calle Libertad 130, Miraflores, Lima 18, Peru Tel.: (+51) (1) 444-4015, Toll-Free (within the country): 0-800-50602 Fax: (+51) (1) 242-4050
- French Embassy
 , Av. Arequipa 3415 - San Isidro, Lima. (+51) (1) 215 8400
- German Embassy
 , Avda. Arequipa 4210, Miraflores, Lima. (+51) (1) 212 5016
- Italian Embassy
 , Av. Gregorio Escobedo 298 - Jesus Maria, Lima. (+51) (1) 463 2727 - [night and holidays emergency ph#: (+51) (1) 891-7557 ]
- US Embassy
 , Avenida La Encalada cdra. 17 s/n, Surco, Lima 33. (+51) (1) 434 3000
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