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Peru

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This fact sheet is for UK nationals only. Please note if you are not a UK passport holder you will need to check with your relevant Country Embassy.

 

Peru travel advice - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)See FCDO website for information
Visas (consulado.pe)Peru Embassy in UK
Private travel and health insurance neededInsurance
Entry requirements - Peru travel advice - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)Entry Requirements and visa information
NaTHNaC - Peru (travelhealthpro.org.uk)Health information

 

BRITISH EMBASSY IN PERU

Torre Parque Mar (22nd Floor)

Avenida José Larco 1301

Miraflores

Lima

Peru

 

Telephone: +511 617 3000

www.gov.uk/contact-consulate-lima

EMERGENCY NUMBERS

 

Ambulance117
Fire116
Police105

 

BEFORE TRAVELLING

 

Before travelling please always check for up to date information.  Up-to-date information for UK Nationals travelling can be found at UK and the world - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)

  • Safety and security
  • Terrorism
  • Local laws and customs
  • Entry requirements
  • Health
  • Natural Disasters
  • Money

COUNTRY FACTS

 

Capital cityLima
LanguageSpanish, Indigenous languages including Quechua and Aymara
CurrencyPeruvian Sol
Phone Code+51
Internet Code.pe
Time ZoneUTC-5 (5 hours behind UK)
Drives onRight
Plug TypesType A, Type B, Type C
Drinking WaterNot safe to drink
ReligionRoman Catholic 81%, Evangelical 13%, other 6%
Significant DatesJuly 28 – Independence Day