July 27, 2021 President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. today announced the designation of a Presidential Delegation to the Republic of Peru to attend the Inauguration of His Excellency Pedro Castillo on July 28, 2021, in Lima, Peru. The Honorable Miguel Cardona, United States Secretary of Education, will lead the delegation. Members of the Presidential Delegation: ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Lima | 27 July, 2021 | Topics: Press Releases, U.S. & Peru
Office of the Spokesperson July 26, 2021 The below is attributable to Spokesperson Ned Price: Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken spoke with Peruvian President-Elect Pedro Castillo and offered congratulations to the people of Peru for an electoral process indicative of a strong and vibrant democracy. He thanked Peru for its support in addressing the ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Lima | 27 July, 2021 | Topics: News, U.S. & Peru, U.S. Secretary of State | Tags: democracy
Location: Peru (countrywide) Event: Updates to Government of Peru Quarantine and Movement Restrictions (July 26, 2021) On July 22, 2021, the Government of Peru announced the extension of emergency self-quarantine and movement restrictions due to high levels of COVID-19 spread, effective Monday, July 26 to August 22, 2021. The Jorge Chavez International airport in Lima ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Lima | 26 July, 2021 | Topics: Alert, News
COVID-19 Information Last updated: July 22, 2021 *** Effective January 26, all airline passengers to the United States ages two years and older must provide a negative COVID-19 viral test taken within three calendar days of travel. Alternatively, travelers to the U.S. may provide documentation from a licensed health care provider of having recovered from COVID-19 in ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Lima | 22 July, 2021 | Topics: Alert, News
PRESS STATEMENT ANTHONY J. BLINKEN, SECRETARY OF STATE JULY 20, 2021 On behalf of the United States, I congratulate the people of Peru for making their voices heard in free and fair presidential and legislative elections. We commend the many officials, public servants, and volunteers whose dedication made the vote and certification possible under challenging conditions presented ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Lima | 20 July, 2021 | Topics: Press Releases, U.S. & Peru
Location: Cusco Region, Peru Event: 48 Hour Strike in Cusco Region 20-21 July 2021 The Farmer’s Federation and bus and taxi unions plan to participate on strikes expected to take place on July 20 -21 in the Cusco Region. Public transportation in and around Cusco will be limited. As a precaution, train service to and ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Lima | 20 July, 2021 | Topics: Alert, Demonstration Notices, News
Location: Peru (countrywide) Event: Updates to Government of Peru Quarantine and Movement Restrictions (July 12, 2021) On July 12, 2021, the Government of Peru announced the extension of emergency self-quarantine and movement restrictions due to high levels of COVID-19 spread, effective Monday, July 12 to August 8, 2021. The Jorge Chavez International airport in Lima ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Lima | 12 July, 2021 | Topics: Alert, News
—– Together in the fight against COVID-19 —– Lima, July 7, 2021.- The United States Government sent the second batch of one million Pfizer vaccines donated to Peru to support the fight against COVID-19. Also, the U.S. government donation 65 additional ultra-refrigerators that allow the vaccines to be kept at the appropriate temperatures. The Deputy Chief ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Lima | 7 July, 2021 | Topics: Deputy Chief of Mission, Health Issues, News, U.S. & Peru
—– Together in the fight against COVID-19 —– Lima, June 29, 2021.- The United States Government announced the donation of two million Pfizer vaccines to support Peru in the fight against COVID-19. Additionally, the U.S. has donated160 ultra-refrigerators that allow the vaccines to be kept at the appropriate temperatures. The first batch of one million ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Lima | 29 June, 2021 | Topics: Ambassador, Health Issues, News, U.S. & Peru
MS PORTER: Good afternoon, everyone, and thank you for joining today’s briefing. I have one quick update at the top for you.
The United States is donating 2 million Pfizer vaccine doses to Peru as a part of our ongoing solidarity with the people of Peru as they recover from this devastating pandemic. The United States ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Lima | 29 June, 2021 | Topics: Health Issues, U.S. & Peru, Western Hemisphere | Tags: donation, vaccines
Location: Peru (countrywide) Event: Arequipa Region in Strict Lockdown for 15 Days (June 19, 2021) On June 19, 2021, the Government of Peru announced the extension of emergency self-quarantine and movement restrictions due to high levels of COVID-19 spread, effective Monday, June 21 to July 11, 2021. Due to increased levels of COVID-19, the Arequipa Region ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Lima | 19 June, 2021 | Topics: Alert, News
Lima, June 18, 2021.- The United States Ambassador to Peru, Lisa Kenna, participated today in the ceremony presided over by President Francisco Sagasti at the Government Palace in which the “Echenique Disc” was returned to Peru. The disc is an invaluable gold artifact that is recognized as a symbol of the city of Cusco. The ceremony was ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Lima | 18 June, 2021 | Topics: Ambassador, Culture, Press Releases, U.S. & Peru
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE U.S. EMBASSY LIMA, PUBLIC AFFAIRS SECTION Funding Opportunity Title: Notice of Funding Opportunity to Support Women in the Film Industry Funding Opportunity Number: PAS-LIMA-FY21-NOFO-002 Posted Date: June 7, 2021 Original Closing Date for Application: July 15, 2021 Please refer to detailed review schedules in section IV. Award Floor: $18,000 USD Award Ceiling: $25,000 USD * NOTE: ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Lima | 15 June, 2021 | Topics: Art & Culture, U.S. & Peru | Tags: film industry, funding opportunity, women
Location: Peru (countrywide) Event: Travel Advisory for Peru Decreases from Level 4 “Do Not Travel” to Level 3 “Reconsider Travel” (June 9, 2021) On June 8, 2021, the Department of State announced that the Travel Advisory for Peru has decreased from Level 4 “Do Not Travel” to Level 3 “Reconsider Travel” due to the ongoing situation caused by the Covid-19 pandemic. Please be aware of the ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Lima | 9 June, 2021 | Topics: Alert, News
DORAL, Florida (June 5, 2021) — The United States Southern Command (SOUTHCOM) announced today they have entered into an agreement with the international nonprofit organization, Global Fishing Watch (GFW) to help detect, deter and identify illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing. Under formal collaboration with SOUTHCOM, GFW will provide public vessel tracking data and open ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Lima | 7 June, 2021 | Topics: Environment, News, Our Ocean, U.S. & Peru | Tags: IUU fishing
Location: Peru (countrywide) Event: U.S. Embassy Lima reminds U.S. citizens about the potential for protests and demonstrations over the next few days. The Peruvian final-round elections take place on Sunday, June 6. All current COVID-19 related movement restrictions remain in place. Please remain mindful of your surroundings and stay away of any areas where groups ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Lima | 4 June, 2021 | Topics: Alert, Demonstration Notices, News
Location: Peru (countrywide) Event: Updates to Government of Peru Quarantine and Movement Restrictions (May 28, 2021) On May 27, 2021, the Government of Peru announced the extension of emergency self-quarantine and movement restrictions due to high levels of COVID-19 spread, effective Monday, May 31 to June 20, 2021. The Jorge Chavez International airport remains open, ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Lima | 28 May, 2021 | Topics: Alert, News
Location: Lima, Peru Event: U.S. citizens may directly return to the United States with certain expired U.S. passports For U.S. citizens currently in Peru, if your passport expired on or after January 1, 2020, you may be able to use your expired passport to return directly to the United States until December 31, 2021. You qualify for this ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Lima | 25 May, 2021 | Topics: Alert, Messages for U.S. Citizens, News
Location: Peru (countrywide) Event: Updates to Government of Peru Quarantine and Movement Restrictions (May 10, 2021) On May 8, 2021, the Government of Peru announced the extension of emergency self-quarantine and movement restrictions for three weeks due to high levels of COVID-19 spread, effective Monday, May 10, 2021 to May 30, 2021. The Jorge Chavez ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Lima | 10 May, 2021 | Topics: Alert, News
Location: Peru (countrywide) Event: Travel Advisory for Peru increased from Level 3 “Reconsider Travel” to Level 4 “Do Not Travel” (April 21, 2021) On April 20, 2021, the Department of State announced that the Travel Advisory for Peru has increased from Level 3 “Reconsider Travel” to Level 4 “Do Not Travel” due to the ongoing situation ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Lima | 21 April, 2021 | Topics: Alert, News
Location: Peru (countrywide) Event: Government of Peru Announces New Business Hours and Face Shield Requirements (April 19, 2021) On April 17, 2021, the Government of Peru announced additional mitigation measures due to high levels of COVID-19 spread. Starting today, April 19, 2021, businesses in areas of Extreme alert level must now close three hours before curfew. Currently, in Lima ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Lima | 19 April, 2021 | Topics: Alert, News
Location: Peru (countrywide) Event: Government of Peru Announces Updates to Movement Restrictions (April 9, 2021) On April 8, 2021, the Government of Peru announced the extension of the current regional alert levels and movement restrictions for an additional week, effective April 12 to April 18, 2021. The Government of Peru also announced that they will update quarantine ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Lima | 9 April, 2021 | Topics: Alert, News
Location: Peru (countrywide) Event: Government of Peru Asks Foreigners to Update Information to be Included in Vaccine Registry (April 9, 2021) On April 4, 2021, Peru’s Ministry of Health (MINSA) announced a new national vaccine strategy aimed at vaccinating populations by district and province by age group. This plan will take effect on April 16, ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Lima | 8 April, 2021 | Topics: Alert, News
Location: Peru (countrywide) Event: Peruvian Ministry of Health warns of increased cases of Zika, dengue, and chikungunya (March 25, 2021) On Friday, March 19, the Peruvian Ministry of Health’s Center for Epidemiology, Prevention and Disease Control issued a public health alert for all of Peru reporting an increase of certain mosquito-borne diseases, including dengue, chikungunya and ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Lima | 26 March, 2021 | Topics: Alert, News
Location: Peru (countrywide) Event: Government of Peru Announces Updates to Movement Restrictions On March 24, 2021, the Government of Peru announced modifications to the existing regional alert levels and movement restrictions effective March 29 to April 11, 2021, in addition to the previously announced Semana Santa restrictions from April 1 to April 4. The Government ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Lima | 26 March, 2021 | Topics: Alert, News
Location: Peru (countrywide) Event: Government of Peru Announces Semana Santa (Holy Week) Quarantine Restrictions (March 22, 2021) On March 17, 2021 the Government of Peru announced nationwide quarantine restrictions for Semana Santa (Holy Week) from April 1 – April 4, 2021. 24-hour curfew during April 1-4, 2021 with the exception of one person per family permitted outside ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Lima | 22 March, 2021 | Topics: Alert, News
Location: Barranca, Santa Rosa, Aucallama, Chancay, Yangas, Tumbes, Cajamarca, Chimbote, Huaraz, La Oroya, Pampas, La Merced, Ica, Cusco, Tacna, Abancay, Ucayali Event: There are ongoing, widespread protests by cargo transport workers in multiple regions of Peru affecting travel on the Pan American Sur (South) and Pan American Norte (North) highways and throughout Peru. Although the protest is directed at heavy cargo vehicles, all traffic may be ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Lima | 17 March, 2021 | Topics: Alert, Demonstration Notices, News
Location: Peru (countrywide) Event: Government of Peru Announces Updates to Movement Restrictions On March 13, 2021, the Government of Peru announced modifications to the existing State of Emergency, regional alert levels, and movement restrictions effective March 15 to March 28, 2021. The Department of Lima has been moved from “Extreme” to “Very High” alert, but the ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Lima | 15 March, 2021 | Topics: Alert, News
Event: Updated Interprovincial Movement Restrictions (February 28, 2021) and Proper Use of Facemask (March 3, 2021) Updates to Movements Restrictions: On February 27, 2021, the Government of Peru announced the adjustment of international and regional travel restrictions. The Ministry of Transportation and Communications extended the suspension of passenger flights from destinations with a travel time of more than eight hours, as well as ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Lima | 5 March, 2021 | Topics: Alert, News
Location: Peru (Entire coast from La Cruz to Ilo) Event: Tsunami Alert (March 4, 2021) The Peruvian Navy issued a tsunami alert for the coast of Peru, due to an earthquake of 8.1 magnitude that occurred on Thursday, March 04, 2021 near New Zealand. According to the Peruvian government, a tsunami may reach the Peruvian ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Lima | 4 March, 2021 | Topics: Alert, News
INTERIM NATIONAL SECURITY STRATEGY GUIDANCE President Joseph R. Biden Jr. In my inaugural address, I committed to engage with the world once again, not to meet yesterday’s challenges, but today’s and tomorrow’s. Our world is at an inflection point. Global dynamics have shifted. New crises demand our attention. And in this moment of accelerating global ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Lima | 3 March, 2021 | Topics: Political Affairs, President of the United States | Tags: Donald J. Trump
Location: Peru (countrywide) Event: Updates to Movement Restrictions and Extension of Health Emergency (February 25, 2021) Extension of the State of Emergency: On February 24, 2021, the Government of Peru announced the readjustment of regional alert levels, the lifting of general quarantine, and the imposition of new curfew hours, effective from March 1 to March 14, 2021. Regions in “Extreme ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Lima | 25 February, 2021 | Topics: Alert, News
Antony J. Blinken, Secretary of State Around the world, corruption threatens security and stability, hinders economic growth, undermines democracy and human rights, destroys trust in public institutions, facilitates transnational crime, and siphons away public and private resources. The Biden Administration recognizes that we will only be successful in combating these issues by working in concert ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Lima | 23 February, 2021 | Topics: Press Releases, U.S. Secretary of State | Tags: anticorruption, corruption, democracy, economic growth, human rights
FOREIGN SECRETARY RAAB: Thank you, Your Excellency Mr. Jerandi, for your contribution. And I now give the floor to His Excellency Mr. Antony J. Blinken, Secretary of State for the United States. Over to you, sir. SECRETARY BLINKEN: Dominic, thank you very much, and it’s very good to be with all of you today. I thank ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Lima | 17 February, 2021 | Topics: Health Issues, Press Releases, U.S. Secretary of State | Tags: COVID-19, Secretary of State Antony, vaccine
Location: Peru (countrywide) Event: State of Emergency Extension and COVID-19 testing for Domestic Flights, Peru (February 16, 2021) Extension of the State of Emergency: On February 13, 2021, the Government of Peru announced the extension of the state of emergency and restricting movement in areas on “Extreme Alert.” Regions on “Extreme Alert” include the city of Lima, Lima metropolitan ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Lima | 16 February, 2021 | Topics: Alert, News
Location: Peru (countrywide) Event: Government of Peru Extends COVID Regulations and Curfews, Peru (February 11, 2021) On February 10, 2021, the government of Peru announced the extension of emergency self-quarantine and movement restrictions due to high levels of COVID-19 spread for an additional 14 days until February 28 in 32 provinces of 17 regions of ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Lima | 11 February, 2021 | Topics: Alert, News
Location: Peru (countrywide) Event: Updated COVID Regulations (January 15, 2021) On January 13, 2021, the government of Peru updated its COVID regulations and curfews with the new norms effective January 15, 2021. The government of Peru also indicated that it will reevaluate and adjust these public health measures every 15 days. Beaches are closed with limited ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Lima | 15 January, 2021 | Topics: Alert, News
On January 13, 2021, the government of Peru updated its COVID regulations and curfews with the new norms effective January 15, 2021. The government of Peru also indicated that it will reevaluate and adjust these public health measures every 15 days. The decrees establish regional alert levels of Moderate, High, Very High, and Extreme. Each ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Lima | 15 January, 2021 | Topics: Alert, News
Effective January 26, 2021, all air passengers traveling to the United States from a foreign country, including U.S. citizens, must present either proof of a negative COVID-19 test taken within three days of departure, or documentation of having recovered from COVID-19. Airlines must confirm the negative test result or documentation of recovery for all passengers before ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Lima | 13 January, 2021 | Topics: Alert, News
Location: Peru (countrywide) Event: A 14-day quarantine on arrival is mandatory for all foreigners, nationals, or residents who enter Peru on or after January 4. Travelers who plan to visit Peru for fewer than 14 days must complete the full quarantine and, therefore, should contact their airlines to change their tickets. Government of Peru officials ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Lima | 8 January, 2021 | Topics: Alert, News
Location: Peru (countrywide) Event: Government of Peru Implements New COVID Testing and Quarantine requirements for International Arrivals, Peru (January 1, 2021) From January 1, 2021 to January 3, 2021, Peruvian health officials will administer a COVID-19 antigen test to all passengers arriving on flights originating from countries where new variants of the virus have been ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Lima | 1 January, 2021 | Topics: Alert, News
Interested in Being a Diplomat? Take the Foreign Service Officer Test. The next opportunity to join the U.S. Department of State as a Foreign Service Officer (diplomat) will be in February 2021! The computer-based Foreign Service Officer exam will be offered in Lima on the morning of Tuesday, February 2, 2021 and the afternoon of Thursday, February ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Lima | 28 December, 2020 | Topics: Messages for U.S. Citizens, News
Location: Ica and Trujillo on Panamericana Sur and Panamericana Norte Highways Event: There are ongoing widespread protests of agricultural workers in multiple regions of Peru affecting travel along the PanAmericana Sur and PanAmericana Norte highways in the Ica and Trujillo regions. The Peruvian National Police deployed a large force of police officers in response. Avoid travel in the affected areas if possible, as the situation is ongoing and evolving. The protests may continue for several days until the ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Lima | 23 December, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Demonstration Notices, News
Location: Tumbes, Piura, Lambayeque, La Libertad, Ancash department, Metropolitan Lima, and Callao province Event: On December 21, the government of Peru banned eight-hour or longer flights until January 5, 2021. This announcement modifies an earlier decree restricting flights from several European countries and the United Kingdom. The decree is published here (in Spanish):
https://busquedas.elperuano.pe/normaslegales/suspenden-por-quince-dias-calendario-los-vuelos-de-pasajeros-resolucion-ministerial-n-968-2020-mtc01-1914074-1/ . The government of Peru announced the following updated quarantine restrictions in certain regions of ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Lima | 23 December, 2020 | Topics: Alert, News
Location: Peru, countrywide Event: The government of Peru announced that private vehicles will not be allowed to circulate on December 24 – 25, and December 31 – January 1. Taxi apps and deliveries will be allowed to operate. During those dates, the Peruvian authorities will continue to enforce curfew between midnight and 4:00 a.m. U.S. ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Lima | 18 December, 2020 | Topics: Alert, News
Location: Cusco region near Machu Picchu Event: There are on-going protests against Peru Rail and Ferrocarril Transandino railway companies in the Cusco region along the Machu Picchu line. The protests may continue until the situation is resolved. Protesters have blocked railways and delayed rail traffic in the region, resulting in the suspension of rail operations along the Machu ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Lima | 10 December, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Demonstration Notices, News
Location: Peru (countrywide) Resumption of routine services: On December 2, 2020, the American Citizen Services Unit at the U.S. Embassy in Lima resumed limited routine passport and Consular Reports of Birth Abroad (CRBA) appointments. All notarial services remain suspended until further notice. If you require passport or CRBA services, visit our website for more information and to schedule an appointment:
https://pe.usembassy.gov/u-s-citizen-services/passports/ . Walk-in services are not available at this time. For emergency ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Lima | 3 December, 2020 | Topics: Messages for U.S. Citizens, News
Location: Pan-American South Highway, Ica Event: Protests against the Agricultural Promotion Law have occurred in the Ica region over the last two days and are expected to continue today. Protesters have blocked multiple locations along the Pan-American Highway and at times have become violent. Public transportation from Lima to the Ica and Arequipa regions is suspended. Actions to Take: ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Lima | 3 December, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Demonstration Notices, News
Location: Peru (countrywide) Extension of National Emergency: The government of Peru has extended the current state of emergency through December 31, 2020. A national curfew is in effect from 12:00 a.m. (formerly 11:00 p.m.) to 4:00 a.m. daily. Social gatherings of any kind, including gatherings at home with family and friends, remain prohibited. Previously announced restrictions on the ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Lima | 30 November, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Messages for U.S. Citizens, News
Location: Peru (countrywide) Voting in the Georgia runoff: If you are registered to vote in the state of Georgia, you are eligible to vote in the January 5 Georgia Senate runoff election. You must contact your Georgia election officials at
https://ballotrequest.sos.ga.gov/ to request your state ballot. Be sure to review Georgia’s rules and deadlines, including deadlines for requesting and returning your ballot, at
https://www.fvap.gov/georgia ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Lima | 24 November, 2020 | Topics: Messages for U.S. Citizens, News
The United States stands ready to support Peruvians as they prepare for general elections on April 11, 2021, and to a democratic transition on July 28, 2021, as scheduled. We look forward to continued cooperation, as together we work to overcome the COVID-19 pandemic, promote economic growth, and combat corruption and transnational criminal organizations. The ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Lima | 17 November, 2020 | Topics: News
Location: Multiple locations in Lima and throughout Peru Event: Due to ongoing political events, marches and protests are planned to occur today and over the next few days in Lima and throughout Peru. The nationwide protests have resulted in tens of thousands of protesters with media outlets reporting two deaths and multiple injuries during yesterday’s demonstrations in Lima. Most protests have ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Lima | 15 November, 2020 | Topics: Demonstration Notices, News
Location: Multiple locations in Lima and throughout Peru Event: Due to recent political events involving the impeachment of President Vizcarra, marches and protests are planned for the evening hours today beginning at 4 pm and are likely to occur over the next few days throughout Lima and Peru. Demonstrations are likely to cause traffic congestion in and around the areas where ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Lima | 12 November, 2020 | Topics: Demonstration Notices, News
Location: Downtown Lima in the vicinity of Plaza San Martin and government buildings, and throughout Peru. Event: Due to recent political events involving the impeachment of President Vizcarra, marches and protests are likely to occur over the next few days throughout Peru. Actions to Take: Avoid crowds Avoid demonstrations Keep a low profile Be aware ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Lima | 12 November, 2020 | Topics: Demonstration Notices, News
Location: Downtown Lima in the vicinity of Plaza San Martin and government buildings, and throughout Peru. Event: Due to recent political events involving the impeachment of President Vizcarra, marches and protests are likely to occur over the next few days throughout Peru. Actions to Take: Avoid crowds Avoid demonstrations Keep a low profile Be aware of your surroundings ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Lima | 12 November, 2020 | Topics: Demonstration Notices, Messages for U.S. Citizens, News
Location: Peru (countrywide) Reconsider travel to Peru due to COVID-19. Exercise increased caution in Peru due to crime and terrorism. Some areas have increased risk. Read the entire Travel Advisory. Read the Department of State’s
COVID-19 page before you plan any international travel. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has issued a Level 3 Travel Health Notice for Peru due to COVID-19. Peru has resumed most transportation options ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Lima | 12 November, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Messages for U.S. Citizens, News
Location: Peru (countrywide) Diphtheria cases reported: The Peruvian Ministry of Health has reported new cases of the respiratory disease diphtheria in the districts of La Victoria and San Martin de Porres, Lima. Travelers to Peru should be up-to-date on all
vaccinations recommended by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, including routine childhood immunizations such as diphtheria. If you ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Lima | 9 November, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Messages for U.S. Citizens, News
Location: Peru (countrywide) Last chance to submit ballots: The U.S. general election is this coming Tuesday, November 3. We can collect and postmark your
ballot return and FWAB postage-paid return envelope at the U.S. Embassy in Lima on Monday and Tuesday morning between 8:30 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. Remember that U.S. embassies and consulates are not polling places. Same-day in-person voting is not available outside the United States on election day. Many states allow ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Lima | 30 October, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Messages for U.S. Citizens, News
Location: Peru (countrywide) Repatriation update: The last scheduled repatriation flight from Peru to the United States departed Jorge Chávez International Airport today. At this time, we do not anticipate additional repatriation flights . Travelers should work directly with travel providers to book flights to U.S. destinations. As of November 1, direct flights to Atlanta, Houston, Los Angeles, ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Lima | 26 October, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Messages for U.S. Citizens, News
Location: Peru (countrywide) Resumption of direct flights to the U.S.: On October 21, the government of Peru approved flights of up to eight hours in duration to destinations throughout the Americas and the Caribbean. Beginning on November 1, travelers will be able to take direct flights to U.S. destinations including: Atlanta, Houston, Los Angeles, Miami, Orlando, and New York. ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Lima | 23 October, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Messages for U.S. Citizens, News
Location: Peru (countrywide) FINAL October repatriation flights: The following flights are the last repatriation flights from Peru to the United States currently scheduled. At this moment, there are no additional repatriation flights planned beyond October 26. Travelers wishing to return to the United States on a repatriation flight should make arrangements to do so now. Private tour operators
GSV Travel & Turifax are offering a flight from ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Lima | 19 October, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Messages for U.S. Citizens, News
Location: Peru (countrywide) Voting reminder: Remember U.S. embassies and consulates are not polling places. Same-day in-person voting is not available outside the United States, but you can get assistance from the embassy in requesting and returning your absentee ballot. Many states require completed ballots to reach local election officials by the close of polls on Tuesday, November 3. ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Lima | 16 October, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Messages for U.S. Citizens, News
Location: Peru (countrywide) Repatriation Update: To date, approximately 13,760 U.S. citizens have departed Peru on repatriation flights. All repatriation flights are intended for U.S. citizens and Lawful Permanent Residents (LPRs) to return to the United States. Migraciónes Suspending Use of Passport Stamps: The Peruvian Immigration Authority (Migraciones) announced that it has suspended the stamping of passports upon arrival to ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Lima | 14 October, 2020 | Topics: Alert, News
Location: Peru (countrywide) U.S. Embassy Closed Monday, October 12: The Embassy will be closed on Monday, October 12, for a federal holiday. For emergencies, please call +51-1-618-2000 or the 24-hour consular emergency line: +1-888-407-4747 (from U.S. and Canada) or +1-202-501-4444 (from overseas). Voter Information: The embassy will not be open to collect voter registration cards and ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Lima | 9 October, 2020 | Topics: Alert, News
Location: Peru (countrywide) Upcoming repatriation flights: The
GSV Travel & Turifax flight from Lima to Miami on Friday, October 9, operated by Delta Airlines, is sold out. The
Solange Reps flight from Lima to Miami (MIA) on Monday, October 12, is also sold out. The U.S. Embassy continues to work with the Peruvian government and multiple travel providers to offer additional repatriation flights. We will continue to ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Lima | 5 October, 2020 | Topics: Alert, News
Location: Peru (countrywide) Emergency Passport Services: U.S. citizens in need of an emergency passport to return to the United States may schedule an appointment at the U.S. Embassy. Appointments are reserved ONLY for U.S. citizens traveling on a scheduled repatriation flight OR international commercial flight with the United States as the final destination. Routine passport services are still suspended. ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Lima | 2 October, 2020 | Topics: Alert, News
Location: Peru (countrywide) Extension of National Emergency: On September 25, the government of Peru extended the current state of emergency through October 31. The 11:00 pm to 4:00 am curfew and restrictions on the use of most vehicles on Sundays remain in effect in most of Peru with the exception of the following regions where there is a quarantine ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Lima | 30 September, 2020 | Topics: Alert, News
Location: Peru (countrywide) Phase 4 of Economic Reactivation: On Friday, September 25, Peruvian President Martín Vizcarra announced that Peru will begin phase 4 of economic reactivation in October, including the resumption of a limited number of international flights. Beginning October 1, stores will be able to operate at 60% capacity and restaurants at 50%; travel agencies ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Lima | 28 September, 2020 | Topics: Alert, News
Location: Peru (countrywide) Repatriation Update: To date, approximately 13,564 U.S. citizens have departed Peru on repatriation flights. All repatriation flights are intended for U.S. citizens and Lawful Permanent Residents (LPRs) to return to the United States. Upcoming flights: Private tour operators
GSV Travel & Turifax are offering a flight from Lima to Miami on Friday, October 9, operated by Delta Airlines. ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Lima | 25 September, 2020 | Topics: Alert, News
Location: Peru (countrywide) Upcoming Flight: Private tour operator Solange Reps is offering a flight from Lima to Miami (MIA) on Friday, October 2 operated by Delta Airlines. Interested travelers should complete this form:
https://solangereps.typeform.com/to/CgePNGPY . This flight is open to U.S. citizens and Lawful Permanent Residents (LPRs). For additional information on the above flights, contact private tour operator
Solange Reps directly by calling ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Lima | 24 September, 2020 | Topics: Alert, News
Location: Peru (countrywide) We have modified ballot collection procedures to assist overseas voters during the COVID-19 pandemic. U.S. citizens may bring their voter registration forms, absentee ballot requests, and completed ballots to the U.S. Embassy to be mailed to the United States. Embassy officials will collect election materials on Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday mornings from 8:30 AM ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Lima | 23 September, 2020 | Topics: Messages for U.S. Citizens, News
Location: Peru (countrywide) Emergency American Citizen Services: The U.S. Embassy continues to provide consular services for emergencies only. Emergency passport services for repatriation passengers: U.S. citizens in need of an emergency passport to board a repatriation flight to the U.S. may schedule an appointment at the U.S. Embassy. Emergency passport appointments are reserved for U.S. citizens traveling on upcoming ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Lima | 21 September, 2020 | Topics: Alert, News
Location: Peru (countrywide) Upcoming Repatriation Flights: Repatriation flight departing today September 18, 2020 with GSV Travel, Lima to Miami (MIA) operated by Delta Airlines is sold out. There are no additional flights schedule for September. The U.S. Embassy continues to work with the Peruvian government and multiple travel providers to offer additional repatriation flights in October. We will continue to announce all viable ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Lima | 18 September, 2020 | Topics: Alert, News
Location: Peru (countrywide) Upcoming Flight: Solange Reps-Lima to Miami (MIA) on Thursday, September 17 operated by Delta Airlines. Interested travelers should complete this form:
https://solangereps.typeform.com/to/cRAAqMIK . This flight is open to U.S. citizens and Lawful Permanent Residents (LPRs). For additional information on the above flights, contact private tour operator
Solange Reps directly by calling or sending a WhatsApp message to +1-786-387-0000, +51-952-396-417 or +51 ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Lima | 16 September, 2020 | Topics: Alert, News
Location: Peru (countrywide) Upcoming Flight: Solange Reps-Lima to Miami (MIA) on Thursday, September 17 operated by Delta Airlines. Interested travelers should complete this form:
https://solangereps.typeform.com/to/cRAAqMIK . This flight is open to U.S. citizens and Lawful Permanent Residents (LPRs). For additional information on the above flights, contact private tour operator
Solange Reps directly by calling or sending a WhatsApp message to +1-786-387-0000, +51-952-396-417 or +51 987 ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Lima | 14 September, 2020 | Topics: Alert, News
Location: Peru (countrywide) Repatriation Update: To date, approximately 13,205 U.S. citizens have left Peru on repatriation flights. All repatriation flights are intended for U.S. citizens and Lawful Permanent Residents (LPRs) to return to the United States. Upcoming Flight: Solange Reps-Lima to Miami (MIA) on Thursday, September 17 operated by Delta Airlines. Interested travelers should complete this form:
https://solangereps.typeform.com/to/cRAAqMIK . This flight is open to ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Lima | 11 September, 2020 | Topics: Alert, News
Location: Peru (countrywide) International Borders Remains Closed: International borders remain closed for the near future and Jorge Chavez International Airport remains closed for international commercial flights. Travelers wanting to return to the United States must purchase a ticket on an upcoming repatriation flight. Upcoming Repatriation Flights: The U.S. Embassy continues to work with the Peruvian government and ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Lima | 9 September, 2020 | Topics: Alert, News
Location: Peru (countrywide) Upcoming Repatriation Flights: The U.S. Embassy continues to work with the Peruvian government and multiple travel providers to offer additional repatriation flights for September. We will continue to announce all viable travel options through these email alerts. The following flights are currently scheduled: Solange Reps-Lima to Miami (MIA) on Friday, September 4 operated by Delta Airlines. This flight ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Lima | 7 September, 2020 | Topics: Alert, News
Location: Peru (countrywide) Additional Repatriation Flight: The MFA has informed the U.S. Embassy that an additional flight to the U.S. has been approved for Tuesday, September 8 operated by LATAM Airlines. This flight is open to U.S. citizens and Lawful Permanent Residents (LPR’s), as well as certain current visa holders. Interested travelers should complete this form:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeDmyFO_Eaz2h39YGcgM1_tW2oX3PieIqycohu44bX6UzUyhw/viewform . ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Lima | 4 September, 2020 | Topics: Alert, News
Location: Peru (countrywide) Domestic Air Travel Resumes Between Arequipa and Lima: Per the most recent
Supreme Decree quarantine restrictions have been lifted for the city of Arequipa. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Arequipa confirms that air travel between Arequipa and Lima will begin today September 2. For more information safety protocols and requirements please visit Aeropuertos Andinos de ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Lima | 2 September, 2020 | Topics: Alert, News
Location: Peru (countrywide) Upcoming Repatriation Flights: The U.S. Embassy continues to work with the Peruvian government and multiple travel providers to offer additional repatriation flights for September. We will continue to announce all viable travel options through these email alerts. The following flights are currently scheduled: Lima to Miami (MIA) on Friday, September 4 operated by Delta Airlines. This flight is ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Lima | 31 August, 2020 | Topics: Alert, News
Location: Peru (countrywide) National State of Emergency Extended: The government of Peru extended the current state of emergency for an additional 30 days beginning Tuesday, September 1. Children under the age of 14 will no longer be allowed outside for any duration of time, and adults aged 65 and older are to remain inside except when absolutely necessary. No ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Lima | 28 August, 2020 | Topics: Alert, News
Location: Peru (countrywide) Upcoming Repatriation Flights: The U.S. Embassy continues to work with the Peruvian government and multiple travel providers to offer additional repatriation flights for September. We will continue to announce all viable travel options through these email alerts. Private tour operator
Solange Reps is coordinating a flight from Lima to Miami (MIA) on Friday, August 28 operated by Delta ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Lima | 26 August, 2020 | Topics: Alert, News
Location: Peru (countrywide) Upcoming flights: The
Solange Reps Travel Agency flight from Lima to Miami (MIA) operated by Delta Airlines and scheduled for Friday, August 28, is sold out. International borders (both air and land) remain closed and the Jorge Chavez International Airport remains closed for commercial flights. The U.S. Embassy continues to work with the Peruvian government and multiple travel providers to offer additional ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Lima | 24 August, 2020 | Topics: Alert, News
Location: Peru (countrywide) Repatriation Update: To date, approximately 12,716 U.S. citizens have left Peru on repatriation flights. All repatriation flights are intended for U.S. citizens and Lawful Permanent Residents (LPRs) to return to the United States. Upcoming flights: The
Solange Reps Travel Agency flight from Lima to Miami (MIA) operated by Delta Airlines and scheduled for Friday, August 28 is sold ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Lima | 21 August, 2020 | Topics: Alert, News
Location: Peru (countrywide) The U.S. Embassy in Lima, Peru modified its ballot collection procedures to assist overseas voters during the COVID-19 pandemic. Beginning Monday, August 24, U.S. citizens may bring their voter registration forms, absentee ballot requests, and completed ballots to the U.S. Embassy to be mailed to the United States. Embassy officials will collect election ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Lima | 21 August, 2020 | Topics: Messages for U.S. Citizens, News
Location: Peru (countrywide) Repatriation Flight on August 21 The flight from Lima to Miami (MIA) on Friday, August 21 is sold out. This is not a U.S. Embassy flight. Ticketed passengers should meet at the
JW Marriott Hotel at Larcomar in Miraflores (Malecón de la Reserva 615, Miraflores, Lima 15074) by 4:30 AM on Friday, August 21 for transportation to the Jorge Chavez International Airport. The
Solange Reps private tour operator will contact all passengers with further information regarding airport ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Lima | 19 August, 2020 | Topics: Alert, News
Location: Peru (countrywide) Jorge Chávez International Airport Guidelines: Travelers are reminded that all repatriation flights now depart from the Jorge Chávez International Airport. Please keep the following in mind as you are making travel arrangements, and plan accordingly: Be prepared to wait for extended periods of time. The return to commercial airport is likely to produce delays as new measures are implemented for ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Lima | 17 August, 2020 | Topics: Alert, News
Location: Peru (countrywide) Health Ministry Resolution for Travelers Leaving Peru: On August 15, the Peruvian Ministry of Health (MINSA) issued a
ministerial resolution outlining health protocols for travelers departing Peru on a repatriation flight. Passengers may be subject to evaluation by MINSA personnel before boarding. Passengers suspected of having COVID-19 will not be allowed to board. The full ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Lima | 16 August, 2020 | Topics: Alert, News
Location: Peru (countrywide) Updates to Peruvian Quarantine Measures Peru’s international borders (including land borders with Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, and Ecuador) remain closed. If you remain in Peru, please continue to follow all Peruvian government health and safety guidelines and quarantine restrictions. On August 12, Peruvian President Martín Vizcarra signed a
supreme decree expanding quarantine measures to combat ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Lima | 14 August, 2020 | Topics: Alert, News
Location: Peru (countrywide) Expansion of Quarantine Restrictions: On August 12, Peruvian President Martín Vizcarra signed a
supreme decree expanding quarantine measures to combat the spread of COVID-19 in Peru. Quarantine measures are now in effect in 19 regions. Please refer to the section below for a complete list of departments and provinces subject to quarantine measures. The mandatory nightly ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Lima | 13 August, 2020 | Topics: Alert, News
Do not travel to Peru due to COVID-19. Exercise increased caution in Peru due to crime and terrorism. Some areas have increased risk. Read the entire Travel Advisory. Read the Department of State’s
COVID-19 page before you plan any international travel. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has issued a Level 3 Travel Health Notice for Peru due to COVID-19. Travelers ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Lima | 12 August, 2020 | Topics: Alert, News
Location: Peru (countrywide) August 14 Repatriation Flight Update: The Peruvian government notified the U.S. Embassy that the August 14 repatriation flight organized by
Solange Reps Travel Agency will be rescheduled to a new date. The U.S. Embassy will announce the new date for the flight via these email alerts as soon as it is confirmed. Passengers are advised to be prepared ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Lima | 10 August, 2020 | Topics: Alert, News
Location: Peru (countrywide) Peru Level 4 Travel Advisory: On August 6, in close coordination with the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the Department of State lifted the Global Level 4 Health Advisory. The Global Advisory, initially put in place on March 19, 2020, advised U.S. citizens to avoid all international travel due ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Lima | 7 August, 2020 | Topics: Alert, News
Location: Peru (countrywide) Repatriation Flights: The U.S. Embassy received information from the Peruvian government that indicates the boarding procedures for upcoming repatriation flights at the Grupo 8 Air Force base in Callao will likely change in August. If there are changes to the dates or times of the flights currently scheduled for August 14 and August ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Lima | 6 August, 2020 | Topics: Alert, News
Location: Peru (countrywide) Repatriation Flights: All repatriation flights are intended only for U.S. citizens and Lawful Permanent Residents (LPRs) to return to the United States from Peru. U.S. citizens who wish to depart Peru should purchase a ticket NOW. DO NOT WAIT TO BE CONTACTED BY THE U.S. EMBASSY. If you are not a U.S. citizen, you may be subject to ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Lima | 5 August, 2020 | Topics: Alert, News
Location: Peru (countrywide) Repatriation Flights: All repatriation flights are intended only for U.S. citizens and Lawful Permanent Residents (LPRs) to return to the United States from Peru. U.S. citizens who wish to depart Peru should purchase a ticket NOW. DO NOT WAIT TO BE CONTACTED BY THE U.S. EMBASSY. If you are not a U.S. citizen, you may be subject to ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Lima | 3 August, 2020 | Topics: Alert, News
Location: Peru (countrywide) National State of Emergency Extended Until August 31: The government of Peru extended the state of emergency until August 31, 2020. Accordingly, the 10:00 pm to 4:00 am curfew from Monday to Sunday remains in effect in most of Peru with the exception of the following regions of Peru where there is a quarantine and a ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Lima | 31 July, 2020 | Topics: Alert, News
Location: Peru (countrywide) July 31 Repatriation Flight: The
Solange Reps Travel Agency flight from Lima to Miami (MIA) this Friday, July 31, is confirmed. This is not a U.S. Embassy flight. Ticketed passengers should meet at the
JW Marriott Hotel at Larcomar in Miraflores (Malecón de la Reserva 615, Miraflores, Lima 15074) by 7:00 AM on Friday, July 31, for flight check-in. The flight departs from the Grupo 8 Peruvian Air Force Base in Callao, NOT ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Lima | 29 July, 2020 | Topics: Alert, News
Michael R. Pompeo, Secretary of State On behalf of the United States and the American people, I send best wishes to the people of Peru as you celebrate your Independence Day. Our strong partnership is rooted in a long history of shared values of democracy, economic cooperation, and security promotion. We welcome Peru’s leadership in ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Lima | 28 July, 2020 | Topics: Press Releases | Tags: Secretary of State Michael R. Pompeo
Location: Peru (countrywide) Curfew and Domestic Travel Restriction Areas: The government of Peru extended the curfew to the provinces of Jaén and San Ignacio in the Cajamarca region as well as the province of La Convención in the Cusco region. With this modification, there is now a mandatory daily curfew from 8 pm to 4 am as well as an all-day Sunday ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Lima | 27 July, 2020 | Topics: Alert, News
The Government of the United States delivered a donation of two state-of-the-art medical isolation units for the transfer of patients to the Peruvian National Police today. This modern equipment is of special importance to save lives in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic. The “Epishuttle” medical isolation and transport units provide maximum biosecurity to provide ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Lima | 27 July, 2020 | Topics: Featured Event, News
Location: Peru (countrywide) Arequipa COVID-19 Urgent Decree: On Wednesday, July 22, Peruvian President Martín Vizcarra signed an urgent decree granting Peru’s Ministry of Health (MINSA) special administrative and management authority to mitigate the spread of COVID-19 and the continuing health crisis in the region of Arequipa. MINSA is permitted to hire additional personnel, oversee hospital management, and will have ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Lima | 24 July, 2020 | Topics: Alert, News
Location: Peru (countrywide) July 24 Repatriation Flight: The
Solange Reps private tour operator flight from Lima to Miami (MIA), confirmed for this Friday, July 24, is sold out. This is not a U.S. Embassy flight. Passengers on the July 24 flight should meet at the
JW Marriott Hotel at Larcomar in Miraflores (Lima) by 7:00 AM on Friday morning for flight check-in and transportation to the Grupo 8 Peruvian Air force Base. The flight departs from the Grupo 8 Peruvian ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Lima | 22 July, 2020 | Topics: Alert, News
Location: Peru (countrywide) Event: Repatriation Flights for U.S. Citizens All repatriation flights are intended for U.S. citizens and Lawful Permanent Residents (LPRs) to return to the United States from Peru. All U.S. citizens who wish to depart Peru should purchase a ticket NOW. DO NOT WAIT TO BE CONTACTED BY THE U.S. EMBASSY. If you are not a ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Lima | 20 July, 2020 | Topics: Alert, News
Location: Peru (countrywide) Temporary Closure of the Cusco Consular Agency: The U.S. Embassy’s Consular Agency in Cusco will be closed beginning Monday, July 20, and is scheduled to reopen by mid-November 2020. U.S. citizens in need of routine or emergency consular services may contact the U.S. Embassy in Lima via email at
LimaACS@state.gov ,
CuscoACS@state.gov or by calling +51-1-618-2000. Domestic travel (by air and land) resumed on Wednesday, July ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Lima | 17 July, 2020 | Topics: Alert, News
Location: Peru (countrywide) Event: Beginning today, July 15, domestic travel resumes throughout Peru except for Áncash, Arequipa, Huánuco, Ica, Junín, Madre de Dios, and San Martín. Travel is prohibited to and from these seven regions where quarantine is still in effect. U.S. citizens traveling from restricted areas for repatriation flights should email
PeruRepatriations@state.gov for more information. Air Travel within Peru: Air travel within Peru is limited to domestic flights. Peru’s ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Lima | 15 July, 2020 | Topics: Alert, News
Location: Peru (countrywide) Domestic Flights in Peru Resume on July 15: The Ministry of Transportation approved the opening of Peruvian airports, including the Jorge
Chávez International Airport, for domestic travel ONLY beginning on July 15, 2020. Travelers will be subject to additional safety measures at domestic terminals to help reduce the spread of COVID-19. All passengers on domestic flights will ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Lima | 13 July, 2020 | Topics: Alert, News
Location: Peru (countrywide) Event: Today, approximately 96 U.S. citizens are scheduled to depart Peru on a
Solange Reps Travel Agency flight from Lima to Los Angeles (LAX), bringing the total number of repatriations from Peru to 12,100. All U.S. citizens who wish to depart Peru should contact one of our travel partners directly to purchase a ticket on a repatriation flight. We ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Lima | 10 July, 2020 | Topics: Alert, News
Location: Peru (countrywide) July 10 Repatriation Flight: Tickets are still available for the Solange Reps private tour operator flight from Lima to Los Angeles (LAX), confirmed for this Friday, July 10. This is not a U.S. Embassy flight. To purchase tickets, contact Solange Reps Travel Agency directly by calling or sending a WhatsApp message to +1 (786) 387-0000 or +51-952-396-417 or visiting their Facebook page:
https://www.facebook.com/Solangereps.Mayoristapreferida . Passengers on ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Lima | 8 July, 2020 | Topics: Alert, News
Location: Peru (countrywide) Event: Tickets are still available for the
Eastern Airlines flight from Lima to Miami (MIA) scheduled for Wednesday, July 8. Eastern flights are open to U.S. citizens and Lawful Permanent Residents (LPRs). Ticketed passengers should meet in front of the U.S. Embassy (
Avenida La Encalada 1615, Santiago de Surco 15023, Lima ) on Wednesday, July 8, at 9:00 a.m. The flight will depart from the Grupo 8 Peruvian Air ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Lima | 6 July, 2020 | Topics: Alert, News
Location: Peru (countrywide) Event: Peru’s State of Emergency Extension U.S. Primary Elections Voting: Routine consular operations at the U.S. Embassy remain suspended due to the COVID-19 pandemic. At this time, we are not able to accept ballots for U.S. primary elections on behalf of U.S. citizens. We will notify U.S. citizens via our e-mail alerts when ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Lima | 3 July, 2020 | Topics: Alert, News
Location: Peru (countrywide) Event: The
Solange Reps Travel Agency flight from Lima to Miami (MIA) is confirmed for tomorrow, Friday, July 3. Ticketed passengers should meet at the JW Marriott Hotel at Larcomar in Miraflores (
Malecón de la Reserva 615, Miraflores, Lima 15074 ) by 6:00 AM tomorrow morning for flight check-in. The flight departs from the Grupo 8 Peruvian Air Force Base in Callao. Passengers are encouraged to carefully review the ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Lima | 2 July, 2020 | Topics: Alert, News
Location: Peru (countrywide) Event: Peru’s State of Emergency Extension Economic Reactivation: On June 30, the Government of Peru published a
legislative decree stipulating that effective today, July 1, Peru enters “Phase 3” of its economic recovery in most of the country. The decree includes the following: Stores can open at up to 50% of customer capacity. Restaurants and similar institutions (excluding bars) can open at up ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Lima | 1 July, 2020 | Topics: Alert, News
Location: Peru (countrywide) Event: Peru’s State of Emergency Extension On Friday, June 26, Peruvian President Martín Vizcarra signed a
supreme decree extending Peru’s national state of emergency through Friday, July 31, with significant modifications. Beginning tomorrow, Wednesday, July 1, quarantine measures will be lifted for most of the country. The all-day curfew on Sundays will be eliminated. Hours for the mandatory nightly curfew have been ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Lima | 30 June, 2020 | Topics: Alert, News
Location: Peru (countrywide) Event: The
AC Tours flight from Lima to Miami (MIA) is confirmed for tomorrow, Tuesday, June 30. The flight departs from the Grupo 8 Peruvian Air Force Base in Callao. This is not a commercial airport and has none of the normal amenities of an airport. Passengers are encouraged to carefully review the information about Grupo 8 Airbase, below. This is not a ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Lima | 29 June, 2020 | Topics: Alert, News
Location: Peru (countrywide) Event: Today, approximately 160 U.S. citizens are scheduled to depart Peru on a
Solange Reps Travel Agency flight from Lima to New York (JFK), bringing the total number of repatriations from Peru to more than 11,600. All U.S. citizens who wish to depart Peru should contact one of our travel partners directly to purchase a ticket on a repatriation flight. ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Lima | 26 June, 2020 | Topics: Alert, News
Location: Peru (countrywide) Upcoming Flights: The Solange Reps Private Tour Operator flight from Lima to New York (JFK) is confirmed for tomorrow, Friday, June 26. Solange Reps states that the flight is sold out. Passengers on the June 26 flight should meet at the
JW Marriott Hotel at Larcomar in Miraflores by 6:00 AM tomorrow morning for flight check-in. The flight departs from the Grupo 8 Peruvian Air Force Base in Callao. This is not ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Lima | 25 June, 2020 | Topics: Alert, News
Event: Peru has entered phase two of its gradual reopening plan in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. More businesses and services are allowed to operate, provided they comply with preventative measures to reduce the spread of COVID-19. The government of Peru continues to approve limited emergency repatriation flights for U.S. citizens and Lawful Permanent Residents ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Lima | 24 June, 2020 | Topics: Alert, News
Location: Peru (countrywide) Event: The U.S. Embassy urges all U.S. citizens who wish to depart Peru to contact one of our travel partners directly to purchase a ticket on a repatriation flight. We continue to announce viable scheduled flights through travel partners in email alerts. DO NOT WAIT TO BE CONTACTED BY THE U.S. EMBASSY. The Jorge Chávez ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Lima | 23 June, 2020 | Topics: Alert, News
The United States Government, through the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), has donated a shipment of 250 brand-new, state-of-the-art ventilators to Peru to assist its fight against COVID-19. The donation delivers on President Trump’s generous offer of these critically needed supplies, as well as Peru’s urgent response to the pandemic. The ventilators, produced in ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Lima | 23 June, 2020 | Topics: News
Location: Peru (countrywide) Event: Beginning today, June 22, shopping centers and department stores are permitted to resume operations throughout most of the country. However, due to public health concerns, large commercial centers will remain closed in the regions of Arequipa, Huánuco, Ica, La Libertad, and San Martín, as well as in the Casma, Huaraz, and Santa provinces of Áncash. Barbershops, hair salons, and beauty ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Lima | 22 June, 2020 | Topics: Alert, News
Location: Peru (countrywide) Event: Today, approximately 174 U.S. citizens are scheduled to depart Peru on a Solange Reps Travel Agency charter flight from Lima to Miami (MIA), bringing the total number of repatriations from Peru to more than 11,350. The U.S. Embassy is working diligently to confirm additional repatriation flight options. All U.S. citizens who wish to ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Lima | 19 June, 2020 | Topics: Alert, News
Location: Peru (countrywide) Event: The
Solange Reps Travel Agency flight from Lima to Miami (MIA) is confirmed for tomorrow, Friday, June 19. There are no more tickets available for purchase for this flight. Solange Reps updated their meeting point for ticketed passengers for this flight to the
Manuel Bonilla Sports Complex (Avenida del Ejército 1300, Miraflores 15074, Lima). Passengers should arrive by 6:00 AM tomorrow morning, June 19, for flight check-in. Do not go to the JW Marriott/Larcomar as ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Lima | 18 June, 2020 | Topics: Alert, News
Location: Peru (countrywide) Solange Reps: Tickets for the
Solange Reps Travel Agency charter flight from Lima to New York (JFK) on Friday, June 26 are no longer available. The flight is intended for U.S. citizens and Lawful Permanent Residents (LPRs). This is not a U.S. Embassy flight. For additional information, contact Solange Reps directly by calling or sending a WhatsApp message to +1 (786) 387-0000 or +51-952-396-417, or via their Facebook page:
https://www.facebook.com/Solangereps.Mayoristapreferida . ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Lima | 17 June, 2020 | Topics: Alert, News
Location: Peru (countrywide) Event: Today, an
AC Tours charter flight from Lima to Miami (MIA) departed with 244 passengers. The U.S. Embassy is working diligently to confirm additional repatriation flight options. All U.S. citizens who wish to depart Peru should contact one of our travel partners directly to purchase a ticket on a repatriation flight. We continue to announce viable scheduled flights ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Lima | 16 June, 2020 | Topics: Alert, News
Location: Peru (countrywide) AC Tours: Private tour operator
AC Tours flight from Lima to Miami (MIA) is confirmed for tomorrow, Tuesday, June 16. Travelers should also carefully read the section about Grupo 8 Airbase, below. AC Tours flights are open to U.S. citizens and Lawful Permanent Residents (LPRs). This is not a U.S. Embassy flight. For more information, contact AC Tours directly ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Lima | 15 June, 2020 | Topics: Alert, News
Location: Peru (countrywide) Event: Today, approximately 177 U.S. citizens are scheduled to depart Peru on a
Solange Reps Travel Agency charter flight from Lima to Los Angeles (LAX), bringing the total number of repatriations from Peru to more than 11,000. The U.S. Embassy is working diligently to confirm additional repatriation flight options. All U.S. citizens who wish to depart Peru should contact one ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Lima | 12 June, 2020 | Topics: Alert, News
Location: Peru (countrywide) Solange Reps:
Solange Reps Travel Agency is planning a charter flight from Lima to New York City (JFK) on Friday, June 26. To register your interest, please visit:
https://solangereps.typeform.com/to/n7ITes . Solange Reps flights are open to U.S. citizens and Lawful Permanent Residents (LPRs). This is not a U.S. Embassy flight. For additional information, contact Solange Reps directly by calling or sending a WhatsApp message to +1 (786) 387-0000 or +51-952-396-417, or via their Facebook ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Lima | 11 June, 2020 | Topics: Alert, News
Location: Peru (countrywide) Event: Repatriation Flights An Eastern Airlines flight from Lima to Miami (MIA) departed this afternoon with 228 passengers. The U.S. Embassy is working diligently to confirm additional repatriation flight options. All U.S. citizens who wish to depart Peru should contact one of our travel partners directly to purchase a ticket on a repatriation flight. We continue ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Lima | 10 June, 2020 | Topics: Alert, News
Location: Peru (countrywide) Upcoming Flights: Eastern Airlines flight 340 from Lima to Miami (MIA) scheduled for tomorrow, Wednesday, June 10, is sold out. Ticketed passengers should meet at the
U.S. Embassy (Avenida La Encalada 1615, Santiago de Surco 15023, Lima) tomorrow, June 10, at 9:00 a.m. Travelers should also carefully read the section about Grupo 8 Airbase, below. Another Eastern Airlines ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Lima | 9 June, 2020 | Topics: Alert, News
Location: Peru (countrywide) Event: The U.S. Embassy reminds all U.S. citizens who wish to depart Peru to contact one of our travel partners directly to purchase a ticket on a repatriation flight. We continue to announce viable scheduled flights through travel partners in our email alerts. DO NOT WAIT TO BE CONTACTED BY THE U.S. EMBASSY. We ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Lima | 8 June, 2020 | Topics: Alert, News
Location: Peru (countrywide) Solange Reps:
Solange Reps Travel Agency is planning a charter flight from Lima to Miami (MIA) on Friday, June 19. Interested travelers should complete this form:
https://solangereps.typeform.com/to/uwBG8P . Solange flights are open to U.S. citizens and Lawful Permanent Residents (LPRs). This is not a U.S. Embassy flight. For additional information, contact Solange Reps directly by calling or sending a WhatsApp message to +1 (786) 387-0000 or ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Lima | 7 June, 2020 | Topics: Alert, News
Alert: Repatriation Flight Updates and Sunday Restrictions, Peru (June 6, 2020) Location: Peru (countrywide) Event: Today, approximately 145 U.S. citizens are scheduled to depart Peru on a
Solange Reps Travel Agency charter flight from Lima to Miami (MIA), bringing the total number of repatriations from Peru to more than 10,700. The U.S. Embassy is working diligently to confirm additional repatriation flight options. We will ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Lima | 6 June, 2020 | Topics: Alert, News
Location: Peru (countrywide) Upcoming Flights: The Solange Reps Private Tour Operator flight from Lima to Miami (MIA) is confirmed for tomorrow, Saturday, June 6. Solange Reps states that the flight is sold out. Passengers on the June 6 flight should meet at the
JW Marriott Hotel at Larcomar in Miraflores by 6:00 AM tomorrow morning for flight check-in. Solange flights are open to U.S. citizens and Lawful Permanent Residents (LPRs). This is not a U.S. Embassy ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Lima | 5 June, 2020 | Topics: Alert, News
Location: Peru (countrywide) Health State of Emergency Extended: Yesterday, June 3, Peruvian President Martín Vizcarra signed a supreme decree extending Peru’s Health State of Emergency for 90 days beginning Wednesday, June 10. This is NOT an extension of the national quarantine, although social distancing and the use of facemasks will be required for the foreseeable future. Peru’s Ministry of Health (MINSA), ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Lima | 4 June, 2020 | Topics: Alert, News
Location: Peru (countrywide) AC Tours: Private tour operator
AC Tours flight from Lima to Miami (MIA) is confirmed for tomorrow, Thursday, June 4. AC Tours flights are open to U.S. citizens and Lawful Permanent Residents (LPRs). This is not a U.S. Embassy flight. For more information, contact AC Tours directly by calling +51 (1) 415-2040, emailing
reservas@actours.com.pe , or visiting the AC Tours website:
http://www.actoursperu.com . To check in ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Lima | 3 June, 2020 | Topics: Alert, News
Location: Peru (countrywide) Event: Solange Reps Travel Agency is planning a private charter flight from Lima to Los Angeles (LAX) on Friday, June 12. Interested travelers should complete this form:
https://solangereps.typeform.com/to/vTlIcr . Solange flights are open to U.S. citizens and Lawful Permanent Residents (LPRs). This is not a U.S. Embassy flight. For additional information, contact Solange Reps directly by calling or sending a WhatsApp message to +1 ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Lima | 2 June, 2020 | Topics: Alert, News
Location: Peru (countrywide) Event: The U.S. Embassy urges all U.S. citizens who wish to depart Peru to contact one of the airlines below to purchase a ticket now. The Jorge Chávez International Airport remains closed for the near future. The Peruvian government only allows a limited number of emergency repatriation flights to depart from the Grupo 8 Air Force Base. If you ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Lima | 1 June, 2020 | Topics: Alert, News
Location: Peru (countrywide) Event: The U.S. Census Bureau is currently conducting the 2020 census. All Americans who primarily reside in the United States should complete the census. The census will affect everything from congressional representation to funding for schools and libraries in your state and local community. For more information, visit
https://2020census.gov . AC Tours: Private tour operator
AC Tours is organizing a flight ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Lima | 31 May, 2020 | Topics: Alert, News
Location: Peru (countrywide) AC Tours: Private tour operator
AC Tours is organizing an additional flight from Lima to Miami (MIA) on Thursday, June 4. The flight is open to U.S. citizens and Lawful Permanent Residents (LPRs). Interested travelers should complete this form:
https://actours.typeform.com/to/H4RfbI . This is not a U.S. Embassy flight. For more information, contact AC Tours directly by calling +51 (1) 415-2040, emailing
reservas@actours.com.pe , ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Lima | 30 May, 2020 | Topics: Alert, News
Location: Peru (countrywide) Event: Today, approximately 150 (est.) U.S. citizens are scheduled to depart Peru on a Solange Reps Travel Agency charter flight Lima to Miami (MIA), bringing the total number of repatriations from Peru to more than 10,430. The U.S. Embassy is working diligently to confirm additional repatriation flight options. As of today, we have ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Lima | 29 May, 2020 | Topics: Alert, News
Event: The Solange Reps Travel Agency charter flight from Lima to Miami (MIA) tomorrow, Friday, May 29, is confirmed. Ticketed passengers should meet at the JW Marriott Hotel at Larcomar in Miraflores (Malecón de la Reserva 615, Miraflores 15074, Lima) by 7:00 AM to check-in for tomorrow’s flight. This is not a U.S. Embassy flight. For additional information, contact Solange Reps directly via phone or WhatsApp ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Lima | 28 May, 2020 | Topics: Alert, News
Location: Peru (countrywide) Event: An Eastern Airlines flight from Lima to Miami (MIA) is scheduled to depart this afternoon. A limited number of seats may still be available for the Eastern Airlines flight from Lima to Miami (MIA) on Wednesday, June 10. We will continue to announce confirmed repatriation flight options as they become available. Eastern flights are open to U.S. ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Lima | 27 May, 2020 | Topics: Alert, News
Location: Peru (countrywide) Medications: If you are running low on your medications, Peru’s Ministry of Health maintains a Spanish-language web portal (
https://bit.ly/3erY7HL ) that allows users to search for prescription medication by name and verify the pharmacies in Peru that carry the medication. You can initiate a search by brand name or active ingredient. The ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Lima | 26 May, 2020 | Topics: Alert, News
The below is attributable to Spokesperson Morgan Ortagus: Secretary of State Michael R. Pompeo spoke today with Peruvian Foreign Minister Gustavo Adolfo Meza-Cuadra. Secretary Pompeo and Foreign Minister Meza-Cuadra discussed U.S. support for Peru as it faces the challenge of responding to and recovering from COVID-19, while also hosting nearly 900,000 Venezuelan refugees. The Secretary ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Lima | 26 May, 2020 | Topics: Press Releases
Location: Peru (countrywide) Event: Beginning today, limited economic activities deemed essential — including dentistry, ophthalmology, rehabilitation services, and veterinary medicine — will be allowed to resume. In addition, certain professional services such as plumbing, gardening, domestic appliance maintenance and repair, hairdressing, and cosmetology will be allowed as long as these services are provided at a residence. People may also use private vehicles to procure ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Lima | 25 May, 2020 | Topics: Alert, News, Notification
Location: Peru (countrywide) Quarantine Extension: Peru extended the state of emergency, quarantine, and curfew. Measures will remain in effect through 11:59 pm on Tuesday, June 30. Beginning on Monday, May 25, the mandatory nightly curfew hours will be reduced in Lima and much of the country, with curfew beginning at 9:00 pm and ending at 4:00 am. Curfew ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Lima | 24 May, 2020 | Topics: Alert, News, Notification
Location: Peru (countrywide) Quarantine Extension: Peruvian President Martín Vizcarra announced yesterday, May 22, that Peru’s state of emergency and quarantine measures will remain in effect through 11:59 pm on Tuesday, June 30. Beginning on Monday, May 25, the mandatory nightly curfew hours will be reduced in Lima and much of the country, with curfew beginning at 9:00 ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Lima | 23 May, 2020 | Topics: Alert, News
Location: Peru (countrywide) Quarantine Extension: Peruvian President Martín Vizcarra announced today, May 22, that Peru’s state of emergency and quarantine measures will remain in effect through 11:59 pm on Tuesday, June 30. Beginning on Monday, May 25, the mandatory nightly curfew hours will be reduced in Lima and much of the country, with curfew beginning at 9:00 ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Lima | 22 May, 2020 | Topics: Alert, News
Location: Peru (countrywide) Event: The Solange Reps Travel Agency charter flight from Lima to Miami (MIA) tomorrow, Friday, May 22, is confirmed. Ticketed passengers should meet at the
JW Marriott Hotel at Larcomar in Miraflores (Malecón de la Reserva 615, Miraflores 15074, Lima) by 7:00 AM to check-in for tomorrow’s flight. This is not a U.S. Embassy flight. For additional information, contact Solange Reps directly by calling or sending a WhatsApp message ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Lima | 21 May, 2020 | Topics: Alert, News
Location: Peru (countrywide) Event: Eastern Airlines flight 340 from Lima to Miami (MIA) departed today, Wednesday, May 20. Another Eastern Airlines flight is scheduled for Wednesday, May 27. These flights are open to U.S. citizens and Lawful Permanent Residents (LPRs). To purchase tickets, visit
https://goeasternair.com , call +1 (855) 216-7601, or WhatsApp +52-1-800-953-1800. Solange Reps: Solange Reps Travel Agency notified the Embassy that its charter flight from Lima to Miami ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Lima | 20 May, 2020 | Topics: Alert, News
Location: Peru (countrywide) Event: Eastern Airlines flight 340 from Lima to Miami (MIA) scheduled for tomorrow, Wednesday, May 20, is sold out. Ticketed passengers should meet at the
U.S. Embassy (Avenida La Encalada 1615, Santiago de Surco 15023, Lima) tomorrow at 9:00 a.m. Another Eastern Airlines flight is scheduled for Wednesday, May 27. These flights are open to U.S. citizens and Lawful Permanent ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Lima | 19 May, 2020 | Topics: Alert, News
Location: Peru (countrywide) Event: A total of approximately 280 Americans departed on a LATAM May 15 flight to Miami (MIA) and a LATAM May 16 flight to New York (JFK), bringing the total number of repatriations to approximately 9,700. Private tour operators organized both flights. We will continue to send regular updates about approved emergency repatriation flights as they become available. Eastern Airlines: Seats are still available for ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Lima | 18 May, 2020 | Topics: Alert, News
Location: Peru (countrywide) Event: Beginning tomorrow, Monday, May 18, children under 14 are allowed to take a short 30-minute walk outside with an adult each day. Remember to stay within 500 meters of your residence, wear a facemask, and maintain social distancing (at least two meters or six feet) between you and others. This special exception is allowed ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Lima | 17 May, 2020 | Topics: Alert, News
Location: Peru (countrywide) Event: Today’s LATAM flight from Lima to New York (JFK) organized by private tour operator
AC Tours is scheduled to depart TONIGHT at 7 pm after initial delays. This is not a U.S. Embassy flight. AC Tours has noted the possibility of organizing additional flights in the near future. We will share information about future flights as they become available. Eastern Airlines: Seats ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Lima | 16 May, 2020 | Topics: Alert, News
Location: Peru (countrywide) Event: Today, approximately 220 Americans departed Peru on LATAM flight 2530 Lima to Miami organized by Solange Reps Travel Agency, bringing the total number of repatriations to more than 9,500. AC Tours: The LATAM flight organized by private tour operator
AC Tours from Lima to New York (JFK) is confirmed for tomorrow, Saturday, May 16. Ticketed passengers should meet at ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Lima | 15 May, 2020 | Topics: Alert, News
Location: Peru (countrywide) Upcoming Flights: The LATAM flight from Lima to Miami (MIA) organized by private tour operator Solange Reps is confirmed for tomorrow, Friday, May 15. Solange Reps states that the flight is sold out. Passengers on the May 15 Solange Reps flight should meet at the
JW Marriott Hotel at Larcomar in Miraflores (Malecón de la Reserva 615, Miraflores 15074, Lima) by 7:00 AM tomorrow morning for flight check-in. This is not a U.S. Embassy flight. ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Lima | 14 May, 2020 | Topics: Alert, News
The U.S. Embassy in Peru is pleased to announce an open call for project proposals to commemorate the Bicentennial of Peru’s Independence. The Bicentennial Project is a celebration of the Peru of today and an aspiration for innovative, diverse citizens of tomorrow. This notice of funding opportunity is aimed at well-conceived and managed projects that ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Lima | 14 May, 2020 | Topics: News
Location: Peru (countrywide) Event: Today, approximately 220 Americans departed Peru on Eastern Airlines flight 340 to Miami, bringing the total number of repatriations to more than 9300. More than 30 Americans were brought to Lima from Iquitos for today’s repatriation flight. Tickets are available for another Eastern Airlines flight on Wednesday, May 20, from Lima to Miami (MIA). Flights are open to U.S. ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Lima | 13 May, 2020 | Topics: Alert, News
Location: Peru (countrywide) Event: A limited number of tickets are still available for the Eastern Airlines flight tomorrow, Wednesday, May 13, from Lima to Miami (MIA). Confirmed passengers for the flight should meet at the U.S. Embassy (Avenida La Encalada 1615, Santiago de Surco 15023, Lima) tomorrow at 9:00 a.m. Eastern Airlines has scheduled an additional Lima to Miami (MIA) flight for Wednesday, May 20. Flights are ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Lima | 12 May, 2020 | Topics: Alert, News
Location: Peru (countrywide) Event: Peru’s
national state of emergency and quarantine measures are extended through Sunday, May 24. Mandatory nightly curfew hours in Lima, and much of the country, begin at 8:00 pm and end at 4:00 am. Curfew hours in the regions of La Libertad, Lambayeque, Loreto, Piura, and Tumbes remain 4:00 pm – 4:00 am. The all-day Sunday curfew ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Lima | 11 May, 2020 | Topics: Alert, News
Location: Peru (countrywide) Event: Private tour operator
AC Tours has notified the U.S. Embassy that it is organizing a possible repatriation flight from Lima to New York (JFK) next Saturday, May 16. The flight is open to U.S. citizens and Lawful Permanent Residents (LPRs). Interested travelers should complete the following form:
https://actours.typeform.com/to/Zh53sU . This is not a U.S. Embassy flight. For more information, ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Lima | 9 May, 2020 | Topics: Alert, News
Today, President Donald J. Trump spoke with President Martín Vizcarra of the Republic of Peru. President Trump noted the immense challenge Peru is confronting regarding the coronavirus pandemic, and he praised the bravery and steadfastness of the people of Peru in their determination to lower the incidence of the virus in their country. President Trump ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Lima | 9 May, 2020 | Topics: News
Location: Peru (countrywide) Event: Peruvian President Martín Vizcarra announced today, May 8, that
Peru’s state of emergency and quarantine measures will remain in effect through 11:59 pm on Sunday, May 24. Beginning on May 11, the mandatory nightly curfew hours will be slightly relaxed in Lima and much of the rest of the country, with curfew beginning at 8:00 pm and ending at 4:00 am. Curfew hours in the regions of ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Lima | 8 May, 2020 | Topics: Alert, News
Location: Peru (countrywide) Event: Private tour operator Solange Reps-organized LATAM flight 2532 will depart Lima for Miami tomorrow, Friday, May 8. Confirmed passengers should meet tomorrow in front of the
JW Marriott hotel (Malecón de la Reserva 615, Miraflores 15074) across from Larcomar in Lima’s Miraflores district at 7:00 AM for flight check-in. Solange Reps has scheduled an additional charter flight next Friday, May 15. To express interest, please click ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Lima | 7 May, 2020 | Topics: Alert, News
Location: Peru (countrywide) Event: Today, approximately 200 Americans departed Peru to the United States on Eastern Airlines flight 340, bringing the total number of repatriations to more than 8800. The Embassy brought U.S. citizens from their quarantine locations on U.S. government flights out of Arequipa, Pucallpa and Tarapoto to Lima for today’s flight. Eastern Airlines: Eastern ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Lima | 6 May, 2020 | Topics: Alert, News
Location: Peru (countrywide) Event: The U.S. Embassy is coordinating with the Peruvian government and multiple airlines to identify all viable options for U.S. citizens to return to the United States while the main commercial airport in Peru and all borders remain closed. We will continue to provide regular updates and share pertinent information as it becomes available. Eastern Airlines: The Eastern Airlines flight ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Lima | 5 May, 2020 | Topics: Alert, News
Event: Today, approximately 125 Americans departed Peru on Eastern Airlines flight 340 to Miami, bringing the total number of repatriations of U.S. citizens in Peru to approximately 8590. The U.S. Embassy is coordinating with the Peruvian government and multiple airlines to identify all viable options for U.S. citizens to return to the United States while the ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Lima | 4 May, 2020 | Topics: Alert, News
Alert: Tickets Available for Eastern Flight on Monday, May 4, Peru (May 3, 2020) Location: Peru (countrywide) Event: Seats are still available for the
Eastern Airlines Lima to Miami charter flight scheduled for tomorrow, Monday, May 4. The Eastern Airlines Wednesday, May 6, Lima to Miami flight is sold out. Flights are open to U.S. citizens and Lawful Permanent Residents (LPRs). Confirmed passengers for the Monday, May 4, ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Lima | 3 May, 2020 | Topics: Alert, News
Alert: Sunday Quarantine, Repatriation Flights and Transit Letters, Peru (May 2, 2020) Location: Peru (countrywide) Event: Per the Peruvian Government’s quarantine measures, Sundays are restricted, with no one allowed to leave their residences for non-emergency business such as such as grocery shopping or visiting a pharmacy. We encourage everyone to follow the instructions of Peruvian authorities. Eastern Airlines: Seats are still ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Lima | 2 May, 2020 | Topics: Alert, News
Location: Peru (countrywide) Event: We remind all U.S. citizens that all borders and the main commercial airport in Peru remain closed and that Peruvian authorities are authorizing emergency repatriation flights only, on a case-by-case basis until further notice. There are currently no commercial flights operating in Peru. Eastern Airlines: Seats are still available for the
Eastern Airlines Lima to ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Lima | 1 May, 2020 | Topics: Alert, News
Location: Peru (countrywide) Event: LATAM cancelled the flight organized by non-profit organization Warrior Angels Rescue that was scheduled to depart today, April 30. For more information, contact Warrior Angels Rescue directly by emailing
warriorangelsrescue@gmail.com . Today, 142 Americans departed Peru on LATAM flight 2530 to Miami organized by private tour operator Solange Reps, bringing the total number of repatriations to ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Lima | 30 April, 2020 | Topics: Alert, News
Location: Peru (countrywide) Event: Today, 224 people departed Peru to the United States on Eastern Airlines flight 340, bringing the total number of repatriations to 8319. The Embassy brought a number of U.S. citizens in Cusco and Iquitos to Lima on a U.S. government aircraft for today’s flight. Eastern Airlines: Eastern Airlines has opened ticket sales for another charter flight for Monday, May ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Lima | 29 April, 2020 | Topics: Alert, News
Location: Peru (countrywide) Flights: Warrior Angels Rescue notified the U.S. Embassy that its flight scheduled for today, Tuesday, April 28, is cancelled. The flight has been tentatively rescheduled for Thursday, April 30. For more information, contact Warrior Angels Rescue directly by emailing
warriorangelsrescue@gmail.com . This is not a U.S. Embassy flight. Warrior Angels Rescue will set the meeting location for this flight; ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Lima | 28 April, 2020 | Topics: Alert, News
Location: Peru (countrywide) Status of the Lima International Airport: The Jorge Chávez International Airport in Callao remains closed. Flights only depart from Grupo 8, the Peruvian Air Force Base in Callao, which has restricted access based on Peruvian security regulations. The U.S. Embassy will continue to send regular updates about emergency repatriation flights as ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Lima | 27 April, 2020 | Topics: Alert, News
Location: Peru (countrywide) Event: Private tour operator Solange Reps notified the U.S. Embassy of a possible charter flight from Lima to Miami on Friday, May 8. To express interest, please click on this link:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSctFHhDrrd2zo4w8AYiSIRU2Hsd-M3d_OIpjmG8GdOVQdukfg/viewform . This is not a U.S. Embassy flight, nor is it payable through a U.S. government repatriation loan. Solange Reps will ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Lima | 26 April, 2020 | Topics: Alert, News
Location: Peru (countrywide) Event: Seats are still available on the Eastern Airlines emergency repatriation flight from Lima to Miami on Wednesday, May 6. The flight on Wednesday, April 29, is fully booked. Flights are open to U.S. citizens and Lawful Permanent Residents (LPRs). Purchase tickets online at
https://goeasternair.com , by calling +1 (855) 216-7601, or via WhatsApp +52-1-800-953-1800. The charter ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Lima | 25 April, 2020 | Topics: Alert, News
Location: Peru (countrywide Event: In addition to the fully-booked Eastern Airlines April 29 flight,
Eastern Airlines has obtained permission from the Peruvian government to offer a second emergency repatriation flight from Lima to Miami on Wednesday, May 6. The flight is open to U.S. citizens and Lawful Permanent Residents. Purchase tickets online at
https://goeasternair.com , by calling +1 (855) 216-7601, or WhatsApp +52-1-800-953-1800. Private tour operator Solange ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Lima | 24 April, 2020 | Topics: Alert, News
The United States Government committed $2.5 million to mitigate the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic in Peru. The U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) announced it is providing this assistance in alliance with Socios En Salud (SES), the Peruvian affiliate of the U.S. non-profit organization Partners In Health (PIH) that has worked in Peru since ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Lima | 24 April, 2020 | Topics: News
Alert: State of Emergency Extended and Additional Repatriation Flights, Peru (April 23, 2020) Location: Peru (countrywide) Event: Peruvian President Martín Vizcarra announced today, April 23, that
Peru’s state of emergency and quarantine measures would remain in effect through 11:59 pm on Sunday, May 10. We encourage all U.S. citizens in Peru to comply with the Peruvian government’s quarantine measures and to follow the instructions ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Lima | 23 April, 2020 | Topics: Alert, U.S. Citizen Services
Location: Peru (countrywide) Event: Peruvian President Martín Vizcarra announced today, April 23, that
Peru’s state of emergency and quarantine measures would remain in effect through 11:59 pm on Sunday, May 10. We encourage all U.S. citizens in Peru to comply with the Peruvian government’s quarantine measures and to follow the instructions of Peruvian authorities. Limit your time outside, carry your identification and phone, ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Lima | 23 April, 2020 | Topics: Alert, News
Location: Peru (countrywide) Event: On April 20, Health Minister Víctor Zamora announced the executive approval of a legislative decree that gives the Ministry of Health greater control in directing COVID-19 patients to both public and private hospitals. Please be aware that this decree is likely to limit your ability to choose where you receive medical treatment in Peru should ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Lima | 22 April, 2020 | Topics: Alert, News
Location: Peru (countrywide) Event: Today, 240 Americans departed Peru on Eastern Airlines flight 340 to Miami. Another 160 Americans departed on LATAM flight 2536 organized by Solange Reps, bringing the total number of repatriations to approximately 8,100. The U.S. Embassy is proactively coordinating with the Peruvian government and multiple airlines to identify viable options for U.S. citizens to return to ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Lima | 21 April, 2020 | Topics: Alert, News
Location: Peru (countrywide) Event: The last regularly scheduled
Eastern Airlines flight is departing from Lima to Miami today at 3:00 PM. A second flight privately organized by Solange Reps is also scheduled to depart this afternoon. There are currently no more scheduled flights this week. The U.S. Embassy is proactively coordinating with the Peruvian government and multiple ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Lima | 21 April, 2020 | Topics: Alert, News
Location: Peru (countrywide) Event:
Eastern Airlines still has availability for its flight, tomorrow, April 21. The flight is open to U.S. citizens and Lawful Permanent Residents. Purchase tickets online at
https://goeasternair.com , or by calling +1 (855) 216-7601, or WhatsApp +52-1-800-953-1800. Eastern Airlines will provide transit letters to all ticketed passengers to get to the flight meeting point at the
U.S. Embassy in Lima (Avenida La ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Lima | 20 April, 2020 | Topics: Alert, News
Location: Peru (countrywide) Event: At 3:00 PM today, an Eastern Airlines flight is departing from Lima to Miami. Tomorrow, April 21 is the last regularly scheduled commercial repatriation flight. Eastern Airlines still has availability for tomorrow’s flight. The flight is open to U.S. citizens and Lawful Permanent Residents. Purchase tickets online at
https://goeasternair.com , or by ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Lima | 20 April, 2020 | Topics: Alert, News
Location: Peru (countrywide) Event:
Eastern Airlines is offering two flights from Lima to Miami – one on Monday, April 20, and one on Tuesday, April 21. The flights are open to U.S. citizens and Lawful Permanent Residents. Purchase tickets online at
https://goeasternair.com , or by calling +1 (855) 216-7601, or WhatsApp +52-1-800-953-1800. Eastern Airlines will provide transit letters to all ticketed passengers. Check-in will begin at 9:30 AM at ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Lima | 19 April, 2020 | Topics: Alert, News
Location: Peru (countrywide) Event: Private tour operator Solange Reps notified the U.S. Embassy that its flight from Lima to Miami scheduled for tomorrow, Sunday, April 19 is being rescheduled for later next week. The new date is not yet confirmed. Today, 210 Americans departed Peru on a private charter flight organized by
Eastern Airlines . The flight included ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Lima | 18 April, 2020 | Topics: Alert, News
Location: Peru (countrywide) Event: An
Eastern Airlines flight is departing from Lima to Miami at 3:00 PM today.
Eastern Airlines is offering an additional flight from Lima to Miami pending sufficient booking interest – on April 20 (Monday) and on April 21 (Tuesday). To purchase tickets, click on this link:
https://goeasternair.com , call +1 (855) 216-7601, or WhatsApp +52-1-800-953-1800. Private tour operator Solange Reps notified the U.S. ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Lima | 18 April, 2020 | Topics: Alert, News
Location: Peru (countrywide) Event:
Eastern Airlines is offering three additional flights Lima to Miami pending sufficient booking interest – one flight each day on April 18 (Saturday), 20 (Monday), and 21 (Tuesday). To purchase tickets, click on this link:
https://goeasternair.com , call +1 (855) 216-7601, or WhatsApp +52-1-800-953-1800. Private tour operator Solange Reps notified the U.S. Embassy of a possible charter flight from Lima to Miami on Sunday, April ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Lima | 17 April, 2020 | Topics: Alert, News
Location: Peru (countrywide) Event:
Eastern Airlines is offering three additional flights pending sufficient booking interest and Peruvian government approval, one flight each day on April 18, 20, and 21. To purchase tickets, click on this link:
https://goeasternair.com , call +1 (855) 216-7601, or WhatsApp +52-1-800-953-1800. Private tour operator Solange Reps notified the U.S. Embassy of a possible charter flight ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Lima | 17 April, 2020 | Topics: Alert, News
Location: Peru (countrywide) Event: Today, more than 230 Americans departed Peru on a private charter flight organized by
Eastern Airlines . The flight included U.S. citizens repatriated from Arequipa, Lima, and Moquegua. To date, over 7,380 Americans have returned home to the United States from Peru. No flights are scheduled for tomorrow, Friday, April 17.
Eastern Airlines is offering ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Lima | 16 April, 2020 | Topics: Alert, News
Location: Peru (countrywide) Event: The private charter flight organized by
Eastern Airlines is departing Lima to Miami at 3:00PM today.
Eastern Airlines is offering an additional flight on April 18, and possible flights on 20 and 21. To purchase tickets, click on this link:
https://goeasternair.com , call +1 (855) 216-7601, or WhatsApp +52-1-800-953-1800. Private tour operator Solange Reps notified the U.S. ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Lima | 16 April, 2020 | Topics: Alert, News
Location: Peru (countrywide) Event: Commercial carrier
Eastern Airlines is offering a charter flight from Lima, Peru, to Miami, Florida on Thursday, April 16 and Saturday, April 18. There is a possibility additional flights could be scheduled for April 20 and April 21. To purchase tickets directly from Eastern Airlines, visit its website at
https://goeasternair.com . You may also reach Eastern by calling +1 (855) 216-7601 or by WhatsApp +52-1-800-953-1800 for ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Lima | 15 April, 2020 | Topics: Alert, News
Location: Peru (countrywide) Event: Today, the government of Peru announced hefty fines for not respecting the COVID-19 curfew and for being in public without a facemask. Curfew hours are from 6 PM to 4 AM for Lima and most of Peru, except for the regions of La Libertad, Lambayeque, Loreto, Piura, and Tumbes, where curfew ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Lima | 14 April, 2020 | Topics: Alert, News
Location: Peru (countrywide) Event: The U.S. Embassy continues to seek options for U.S. citizens who wish to depart Peru. Commercial airline
Eastern Airlines is offering private charter flights from Lima, Peru, to Miami, Florida. The first flight on Thursday, April 16 has been fully booked. The airline has opened a second flight on April 18, and is looking to ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Lima | 14 April, 2020 | Topics: Alert, News
Location: Peru (countrywide) Event: No more U.S. Government-charter flights are scheduled. The U.S. Embassy continues to work with multiple partners to identify options for Americans to return to the United States. The U.S. Embassy coordinated with
Eastern Airlines to offer a private charter flight from Lima, Peru, to Miami, Florida. The upcoming flight is still tentatively scheduled for Thursday, April 16, provided a sufficient number of tickets are sold. We are supporting Eastern Airlines ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Lima | 13 April, 2020 | Topics: Alert, News
Location: Peru (countrywide) Event: No more U.S. Government-charter flights are scheduled. Instead, the U.S. Embassy coordinated with
Eastern Airlines to offer a private charter flight from Lima, Peru, to Miami, Florida. The upcoming flight is tentatively scheduled for Thursday, April 16, provided a sufficient number of tickets are booked. To date, the U.S. Embassy has repatriated approximately 7,150 Americans. The U.S. Embassy is supporting Eastern Airlines with logistical ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Lima | 13 April, 2020 | Topics: Alert, News
Location: Peru (countrywide) Event: Today, Sunday April 12, a private charter flight successfully repatriated 125 U.S. citizens to Miami. To date, a total of 7,150 American citizens have departed Peru on U.S. government and private charter flights. The U.S. Embassy coordinated with Eastern Airlines to offer private charter flights from Peru to the United States. ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Lima | 12 April, 2020 | Topics: Alert, News
Location: Peru (countrywide) Event: Tuesday, April 14, Eastern Airlines is offering a private charter flight. To purchase tickets for this flight, please use the following link:
https://goeasternair.com/ . The U.S. Embassy has no additional scheduled charter repatriation flights at this time. Over 7,000 American citizens have departed Peru on U.S. government and private charter flights. Today, Sunday ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Lima | 12 April, 2020 | Topics: Alert, News
Location: Peru (countrywide) Event: To date, the U.S. Embassy has repatriated more than 7,000 Americans. The private charter flight organized by Solange Reps is confirmed and happening TODAY. This is not a U.S. government flight. If you purchased a ticket for this flight, please proceed to the rally point at the JW Marriott (Malecón de la Reserva 615, Miraflores ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Lima | 12 April, 2020 | Topics: Alert, News
Location: Peru (countrywide) Event: Today, more than 150 Americans departed Peru on a U.S. government-chartered flight. To date, over 7,000 Americans have returned home to the United States from Peru. No flights are scheduled for tomorrow, Sunday, April 12. We regret any inconvenience caused by the cancellation today of private tour operator Solange Reps’ scheduled ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Lima | 11 April, 2020 | Topics: Alert, News
Location: Peru (countrywide) Event: We are diligently working towards a U.S. government-facilitated direct-bill commercial flight for Tuesday, April 14, pending the necessary approvals from the Government of Peru. We urge U.S. citizens who wish to return to the United States to take advantage of any available options. If you cannot board an upcoming flight, be prepared to remain in Peru ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Lima | 11 April, 2020 | Topics: Alert, News
Location: Peru (countrywide) Event: One U.S. Embassy-facilitated flight will depart Lima today for Miami, with a stop in Iquitos for additional passengers. The nonprofit organization Warrior Angels Rescue is assisting U.S. citizens with transportation to the Iquitos airport for today’s flight. To date, the U.S. Embassy has repatriated approximately 6,875 Americans. No U.S. Embassy flights ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Lima | 11 April, 2020 | Topics: Alert, News
Location: Peru (countrywide) Event: Tomorrow there is a U.S. government repatriation flight from Lima to Iquitos to Miami. For the convenience of passengers confirmed on tomorrow’s flight from Lima, the U.S. Embassy will provide shuttle buses departing at 6:00 AM from the following hotels: Hilton (Av. La Paz 1099, Miraflores ) Doubletree (Jr. Independencia 141, Miraflores) Swissotel ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Lima | 10 April, 2020 | Topics: Alert, News
Location: Peru (countrywide) Event: Peruvian President Martin Vizcarra clarified today that the updated quarantine measures initially slated for April 13 will take effect tomorrow, Saturday, April 11. Per the new measures, quarantine movement restrictions will no longer include a gender-based rotation. The updated quarantine guidance stipulates that from Monday to Saturday only one person per family (regardless ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Lima | 10 April, 2020 | Topics: Alert, News
Location: Peru (countrywide) Event: Solange Reps cancelled today’s charter flight from Lima to Miami. This is not a U.S. Embassy flight. Solange Reps is working to reschedule the flight. Please contact the company directly for more information. There will be a U.S. government charter flight from Lima to Iquitos to Miami tomorrow, April 11. Peruvian ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Lima | 10 April, 2020 | Topics: Alert, News
Location: Peru (countrywide) Event: Today, 238 Americans departed Peru, bringing the total number of repatriations to approximately 6,875. Our next flight scheduled from Lima to Miami, with a stop in Iquitos, will be on Saturday, April 11. We are assisting Americans in Arequipa to enable them to travel on that same flight. There are no embassy-facilitated flights ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Lima | 9 April, 2020 | Topics: Alert, News
Location: Peru (countrywide) Event: Private tour operator Solange Reps has shared an online form for travelers to express interest in a possible private charter flight from Lima to Miami on Friday, April 10. To register your interest, please click on this link:
https://forms.gle/Ldgy3FxBDEsPPZXZ8 . This is not a U.S. Embassy-sponsored flight. Interested travelers should contact the ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Lima | 9 April, 2020 | Topics: Alert, News
Location: Peru (countrywide) Event: To date, the U.S. Embassy has repatriated approximately 6,630 Americans. One flight will depart Lima today, and another is scheduled to depart on Saturday, April 11, pending Peruvian government approval. Saturday’s flight is slated to depart Lima for Iquitos before continuing on to Miami. We have been in contact with the ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Lima | 9 April, 2020 | Topics: Alert, News
Location: Peru (countrywide) Event:Today, roughly 580 Americans departed Peru, bringing the total number of repatriations to approximately 6,630. There is a flight scheduled out of Lima for tomorrow, April 9th. There is a flight scheduled to depart Iquitos on Saturday, April 11, pending Peruvian Government approval. We have been in contact with the nonprofit organization, ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Lima | 8 April, 2020 | Topics: Alert, News
Location: Peru (countrywide) Event: On April 8, Peruvian President Martin Vizcarra announced that emergency measures in Peru, including the closure of borders, will continue through April 26. Per the enhanced Peruvian quarantine measures for the Holy Week holiday, tomorrow, Thursday, April 9, transportation options to the embassy will be limited, as taxis may not be ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Lima | 8 April, 2020 | Topics: Alert, News
Location: Peru (countrywide) Event: To date, the U.S. Embassy has repatriated approximately 6,050 Americans. Three flights depart today from Lima repatriating U.S. citizens from Cusco, Chiclayo, Iquitos, Lima, Pucallpa and Tarapoto. We are seeking additional flights from Iquitos and Arequipa. We do not anticipate ongoing, regularly scheduled flights. We urge U.S. citizens who wish to ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Lima | 8 April, 2020 | Topics: Alert, News
Location: Peru (countrywide) Event: We received flight authorizations from the Peruvian government today for additional repatriation flights on April 8 and April 9. All confirmed passengers will receive a flight confirmation email with a linked transit letter. Travelers should print and use this letter while traveling to the designated flight meeting point. If you cannot ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Lima | 7 April, 2020 | Topics: Alert, News
Location: Peru (countrywide) Event: We received flight authorizations from the Peruvian government today for additional repatriation flights on April 8 and April 9. Flight confirmation emails will be sent to confirmed passengers later today. Confirmed passengers should carry in paper and electronic form the confirmation email and the travel letter provided by the U.S. Embassy. ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Lima | 7 April, 2020 | Topics: Alert, News
Location: Peru (countrywide) Event: To date, the U.S. Embassy has repatriated approximately 6,050 Americans. No U.S. government charter flights are scheduled today, April 7. Two flights are scheduled for Wednesday, April 8, subject to Peruvian Government approval. We will notify travelers as soon as we receive flight authorizations. We continue to work with Peruvian authorities ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Lima | 7 April, 2020 | Topics: Alert, News
Location: Peru (countrywide) Event: Today, roughly 450 Americans departed Peru, bringing the total number of repatriations to approximately 6,050. No flights are scheduled for tomorrow. Two flights are scheduled for Wednesday, April 8, subject to Peruvian Government approval. We will notify travelers as soon as we receive approval. We continue to work with Peruvian authorities ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Lima | 6 April, 2020 | Topics: Alert, News
Location: Peru (countrywide) Event: Thank you for your patience as we work to assist you. All confirmed repatriation flight passengers will receive a repatriation flight confirmation e-mail with a link to a transit letter and specific instructions. In addition, passengers will be required to sign an assumption-of-risk waiver prior to boarding. For more COVID-19 information ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Lima | 6 April, 2020 | Topics: Alert, News
Location: Peru (countrywide) Event: To date, the U.S. Embassy has repatriated approximately 5,600 Americans. Two flights will depart today from Lima with passengers from Arequipa, Ica, Iquitos, Lima, Paracas, Pisco, Nazca, and Tacna. No flights are scheduled for tomorrow, Tuesday, April 7. We are aware that U.S. citizens remain in Lima and other regions of ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Lima | 6 April, 2020 | Topics: Alert, News
Location: Peru (countrywide) Event: Today, 450 Americans departed Peru, bringing the total number of repatriations to approximately 5,600. There is a flight confirmed on April 6; no flights are scheduled for Tuesday, April 7. We continue to work with Peruvian authorities and the private sector to arrange additional flights for the coming week and will ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Lima | 5 April, 2020 | Topics: Alert, News
Location: Peru (countrywide) Event: We secured Government of Peru flight authorizations through tomorrow, Monday, April 6. There are no scheduled flights on Tuesday, April 7, but we are coordinating on flights for later in the week. Buses from Arequipa and Tacna are currently en route to Lima. Buses will also pick up U.S. citizens in ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Lima | 5 April, 2020 | Topics: Alert, News
Location: Peru (countrywide) Event: To date, the U.S. Embassy has repatriated approximately 5,150 Americans. Two flights will depart today from Lima with additional passengers from Cajamarca, Chimbote, Iquitos, and Lima. Buses from Arequipa and Tacna will travel to Lima today, and from the Ica region to Lima tomorrow to board flights to the United States. ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Lima | 5 April, 2020 | Topics: Alert, News
Location: Peru (countrywide) Event: Per the Peruvian quarantine measures, tomorrow, Sunday, April 5, all businesses will be closed and there will be limited transportation options. We encourage people to comply with the Peruvian Government’s measures and to follow the instructions of Peruvian authorities. We will contact passengers today with special instructions for those confirmed for ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Lima | 4 April, 2020 | Topics: Alert, News
Location: Peru (countrywide) Event: To date, the U.S. Embassy has repatriated approximately 4,680 U.S. Citizens. Two flights are departing today from Lima. The flights will repatriate Americans from different parts of Peru, including U.S. Citizens arriving in Lima this morning from Chiclayo, Piura and Tumbes via U.S. Embassy-organized transportation. We are aware of U.S. Citizens ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Lima | 4 April, 2020 | Topics: Alert, News
Location: Peru (countrywide) Event: Today, roughly 580 Americans departed Peru, bringing the total number of repatriations to approximately 4,680. Additional daily flights to the United States are scheduled through Monday, April 6. Buses from Chiclayo and Piura departed for Lima today, and others are scheduled to bring travelers from Cajamarca Saturday, April 4. Transportation to Lima from Arequipa, Chimbote, and ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Lima | 3 April, 2020 | Topics: Alert, News
Location: Peru (countrywide) Event: Our final regularly scheduled flight from Cusco departed today. All repatriation flights through Monday, April 6, will depart from Lima. The U.S. Embassy is arranging regional transportation to bring Americans throughout Peru to Lima to return home. Buses from Chiclayo, Piura, and Tumbes depart for Lima today, and others are scheduled to ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Lima | 3 April, 2020 | Topics: Alert, News
Location: Peru (countrywide) Event: Two flights will depart today, one each from Lima and Cusco. The Peruvian government has approved an additional chartered repatriation flight on Monday, April 6 from Lima. We will continue to work with Peruvian authorities and with the private sector to explore the possibility of additional flight options, but if you ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Lima | 3 April, 2020 | Topics: Alert, News
Location: Peru (countrywide) Event: Two flights will depart tomorrow, April 3, one each from Lima and Cusco. The U.S Government has Peruvian government approval for chartered repatriation flights through Sunday, April 5. We will continue to work with Peruvian authorities and with the private sector to arrange additional flights, but if you plan to return ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Lima | 2 April, 2020 | Topics: Alert, News
Location: Peru (countrywide) Event: Efforts are underway to bring American travelers to Lima from Piura, Chiclayo and Tumbes. Buses will depart the aforementioned cities on Friday, April 3 for a repatriation flight to the United States on Saturday, April 4. In addition, on Saturday April 4, buses will pick up Americans from Cajamarca for a ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Lima | 2 April, 2020 | Topics: Alert, News
Location: Peru (countrywide) Event: IMPORTANT: The last repatriation flight from Cusco is tomorrow, April 3. We expect the last regularly scheduled charter flight to depart Peru on April 5. We will continue to facilitate daily travel and coordinate flights to repatriate Americans from all corners of Peru through April 5. U.S. Citizens who remain in ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Lima | 2 April, 2020 | Topics: Alert, News
Location: Peru (countrywide) Event: Today, approximately 400 Americans departed Peru, bringing the total number of repatriations to approximately 4100 Americans. No flights are scheduled for tomorrow, April 2. Flights will resume on Friday, April 3. If interested in a repatriation flight from Peru, please register at
https://bit.ly/3bx5ons . DO NOT register multiple times. Be prepared to commit to a repatriation ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Lima | 1 April, 2020 | Topics: Alert, News
Location: Peru (countrywide) Event: No flights are scheduled for tomorrow, April 2. Please do not come to the Cusco or Lima rally points on April 2. Flights out of Lima will resume on Friday, April 3. We currently have no repatriation flights scheduled from Cusco past Friday, April 3. The U.S. Embassy in Lima is coordinating ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Lima | 1 April, 2020 | Topics: Alert, News
Location: Peru (countrywide) Event: Two flights will depart today, one each from Lima and Cusco. The Lima flight will include Americans who traveled by bus from Trujillo and Huaraz. Efforts are underway to bring travelers to Lima from Piura, Chiclayo, Cajamarca, Chimbote, and Tacna, as well as other parts of Peru. Additional buses are scheduled for ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Lima | 1 April, 2020 | Topics: Alert, News
Location: Peru (countrywide) Event: Today, almost 400 Americans departed Peru, bringing the total number of repatriations to approximately 3700 Americans. We have successfully repatriated individuals from Iquitos, Arequipa, Pucallpa, Puerto Maldonado and the Ica region. Tomorrow, two groups of buses are transporting U.S. Citizens from Trujillo and Huaraz to Lima for a repatriation flight later ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Lima | 31 March, 2020 | Topics: Alert, News
Location: Peru (countrywide) Event: On March 31, Secretary of State Mike Pompeo highlighted the extraordinary efforts the Department of State is making to bring U.S. Citizens home from more than 50 countries, including Peru. He also emphasized the importance for U.S. Citizens abroad to make immediate plans to return to the United States. The U.S. ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Lima | 31 March, 2020 | Topics: Alert, News
Location: Peru (countrywide) Event: To date more than 3300 Americans have returned home from Peru. Two flights will be departing today, one from Lima and one from Cusco. In addition, we have successfully brought U.S. Citizens from Iquitos, Arequipa, Pucallpa, and throughout the Ica region. Efforts are underway to bring travelers to Lima from Trujillo ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Lima | 31 March, 2020 | Topics: Alert, News
Location: Peru (countrywide) Event: Today, more than 350 Americans departed Peru, bringing the total number of repatriations to nearly 3300 Americans. We have successfully repatriated individuals from Iquitos, Arequipa, and throughout the Ica region. Efforts are underway to bring travelers to Lima from Trujillo and Puerto Maldonado tomorrow. Continue to monitor your emails and our website ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Lima | 30 March, 2020 | Topics: Alert, News
Location: Peru (countrywide) Event: To date, approximately 2,800 Americans have departed Peru. Two flights will be departing today, one each from Lima and Cusco. Buses bringing U.S. citizens from the Ica region (Ica City, Pisco, and Paracas) are currently en route to Lima for the citizens’ return to the United States. A similar operation will ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Lima | 30 March, 2020 | Topics: Alert, News
Location: Peru (countrywide) Event: On Sunday, March 29, 530 Americans departed Peru, bringing the total number of repatriations to approximately 2,830. In addition to scheduled repatriation flights from Lima and Cusco, the U.S. Embassy is organizing buses for tomorrow, March 30, to bring U.S. citizens from Ica Region (Ica City, Pisco, and Paracas) to Lima ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Lima | 29 March, 2020 | Topics: Alert, News
Location: Peru (countrywide) Event: Even as we continue daily repatriation flights from Lima and Cusco, the U.S. Embassy is redoubling efforts to help Americans stranded in other areas of Peru return safely home. Our next operations will focus on the regions of La Libertad (Trujillo and outlying areas) and Ica (including Ica City, Paracas and ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Lima | 29 March, 2020 | Topics: Alert, News
Location: Peru (countrywide) Event: To date, the U.S. Embassy repatriated 2300 Americans. Today, three more flights are scheduled as part of our continuing efforts to bring U.S. Citizens home. Yesterday, we introduced a Repatriation Flight Registration
Form (
https://bit.ly/3bx5ons ) to quickly and efficiently compile traveler information. We received more than 2800 responses, which are helping our team identify ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Lima | 29 March, 2020 | Topics: Alert, News
Location: Peru (country-wide) Event: On Saturday, March 28, 500 Americans departed Peru, bringing the total number of repatriations to approximately 2,300. Three more flights are expected tomorrow. We sincerely apologize for the delays, frustration, or lapses in communication you may have experienced. Our team has been hard at work developing a better process to assist our fellow Americans ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Lima | 28 March, 2020 | Topics: Alert, News
Location: Peru (country-wide) Event: Three flights are scheduled to depart Peru today: LATAM is departing Cusco for Miami (via Lima), United is departing Lima for Washington, DC, and American is departing Lima for Miami. Please do not travel to the airport until you receive notification from the U.S. Embassy with confirmed flight details (this message ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Lima | 28 March, 2020 | Topics: Alert, News
Location: Peru (country-wide) Event: As of 5:00PM today the U.S. Embassy sent approximately 1800 Americans home from Peru. Today, two flights departed Lima and one flight departed Cusco. Three more flights will leave Peru tomorrow. This message is not a flight confirmation. Please do not proceed to the airport until you receive a separate confirmation ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Lima | 27 March, 2020 | Topics: Alert, News
Location: Peru (country-wide) Event: Repatriation The U.S. Embassy is organizing buses for tomorrow, March 28, to bring U.S. citizens from Arequipa to Lima for their onward flight back to the United States. Late last night, the Peruvian government approved repatriation flights through April 1, making it easier for the U.S. Embassy and airlines to place ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Lima | 27 March, 2020 | Topics: Alert, News
Location: Peru (country-wide) Event: Repatriation Yesterday, the U.S. Embassy coordinated with the Peruvian Navy to reach stranded U.S. citizens by boat in the Amazon region so they could return home. Today, two flights will leave Lima, and one will depart from Cusco. If you were contacted by the U.S. Embassy last night, please proceed to ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Lima | 27 March, 2020 | Topics: Alert, News
Location: Peru (country-wide) Event: Today, three flights carrying over 300 Americans departed Peru from Lima, Cusco, and Iquitos. Tomorrow, two flights will leave Lima, and one will depart from Cusco. We will contact you directly as soon as you are confirmed on a flight. Please proceed to the meeting place at the indicated time. Your ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Lima | 26 March, 2020 | Topics: Alert, News
Location: Peru (country-wide) Event: Peruvian President Martín Vizcarra announced at 12:22 p.m. on March 26 that Peru will extend its state of national emergency for 13 more days until April 12. Quarantine measures and border closures will continue. The U.S. Embassy recommends U.S. citizens in Peru adhere to all quarantine measures due to the outbreak ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Lima | 26 March, 2020 | Topics: Alert, News
Location: Peru (country-wide) Event: Three flights for U.S. citizens are scheduled to depart Peru today: a flight from Iquitos to Miami, from Lima to Miami, and from Cusco to Miami via Lima. Please do not travel to the airport until you have received notification from the U.S. Embassy with confirmed flight details. The Peruvian Government ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Lima | 26 March, 2020 | Topics: Alert, News
Location: Peru (country-wide) Event: As of 5:00PM today we have repatriated over 1000 Americans from Peru. Senior U.S. officials maintain constant communication with the Government of Peru and are working around the clock to secure authorization for more repatriation flights tomorrow. Today we had our first flight from Cusco to Miami (via Lima). We scheduled ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Lima | 25 March, 2020 | Topics: Alert, News
Location: Peru (country-wide) Event: As of 1:00PM today, two planes carrying approximately 300 Americans from Lima and Cusco are departing for the United States, bringing the total of repatriated Americans from Peru to over 1000 people. Senior U.S. officials maintain constant communication with the Government of Peru and are working around the clock to secure ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Lima | 25 March, 2020 | Topics: Alert, News
Location: Peru (country-wide) Event: Senior U.S. officials maintained constant communication with the Government of Peru throughout March 24 to secure permissions for flights to land on March 25 to repatriate U.S. citizens. At 11:15PM on March 24, the U.S. Embassy received final permission for the landing of a Lima-Miami flight and a Cusco-Lima-Miami. Manifested passengers received ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Lima | 25 March, 2020 | Topics: Alert, News
Location: Peru (country-wide) Event: The U.S. Embassy in Lima arranged two flights for today for U.S. citizens from Cusco and Lima. The U.S. Embassy is scheduling additional flights for this week pending Peruvian government authorization. Today’s flights are booked with humanitarian priority individuals, including older adults, people with underlying health conditions, minors traveling without a parent ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Lima | 25 March, 2020 | Topics: Alert, News
Location: Peru (country-wide) As of March 24, approximately 700 Americans have departed Peru on repatriation flights. Our embassy team in Lima is working around the clock with the Government of Peru and the U.S. private sector to repatriate U.S. citizens currently in Peru. For medical reasons, Ambassador Krishna Urs departed Peru on March 20. He continues ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Lima | 24 March, 2020 | Topics: Alert, U.S. Citizen Services
Location: Peru (country-wide) Event: The U.S. Embassy in Lima continues to look for more flights for U.S. citizens to depart Peru in the coming days. Priority considerations are given to older adults, people with underlying health conditions (such as diabetes or heart and lung disease), minors traveling without a parent or legal guardian, as well as other adults ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Lima | 24 March, 2020 | Topics: Alert, U.S. Citizen Services
Location: Peru (country-wide) Event: The U.S. Embassy in Lima continues to look for options for U.S. citizens to depart Peru. Today’s flights from Peru to the United States have been delayed. U.S. citizens should stay in their lodging until further notice. We are working to seek permission from the Peruvian government to land airplanes arriving from ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Lima | 24 March, 2020 | Topics: Alert, U.S. Citizen Services
Location: Peru (country-wide) Event: The U.S. Embassy in Lima continues operations and is coordinating with the Peruvian Government to arrange repatriation flights over the next few days for U.S. citizens to return to the United States. To date, approximately 700 Americans departed Peru on these flights. Be advised that air traffic is limited to only ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Lima | 23 March, 2020 | Topics: Alert
The Department of State advises U.S. citizens to avoid all international travel due to the global impact of COVID-19. In countries where commercial departure options remain available, U.S. citizens who live in the United States should arrange for immediate return to the United States, unless they are prepared to remain abroad for an indefinite period. ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Lima | 23 March, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Exclude All, Notification
Health Alert – U.S. Embassy Lima March 23 2020 Location: Peru (country-wide) Event: The U.S. Embassy in Lima continues operations and is working in close coordination with the Peruvian Government to explore charter repatriation flights for U.S. citizens who wish to return to the United States. To date, approximately 600 Americans have departed Peru on ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Lima | 23 March, 2020 | Topics: Alert, U.S. Citizen Services
Health Alert – U.S. Embassy Lima March 23 2020 Location: Peru (outside Lima and Cusco) Event: The U.S. Embassy in Lima continues to coordinate closely with the Peruvian Government on all options for U.S. citizens to depart the country and are arranging charter aircraft. To date, approximately 500 American tourists departed Peru. The U.S. Embassy ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Lima | 23 March, 2020 | Topics: Alert, U.S. Citizen Services
Location: Peru (country-wide) Event: The Peruvian Ministry of Health confirmed 263 cases of COVID-19 in Peru as of Mar. 20, 2020 at 1:00 PM. U.S. citizens who are considering returning to the United States are urged to contact airlines with flights to Peru to try to make travel arrangements. Latam Airlines notified the U.S. Embassy ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Lima | 20 March, 2020 | Topics: Alert
Location: Peru Event: There is an ongoing outbreak of Coronavirus (COVID-19) first identified in Wuhan, China. The global public health threat posed by COVID-19 is high, with more than 80,000 reported cases worldwide. On March 13 the Peruvian Ministry of Health announced 28 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the country. On March 11 Peruvian President ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Lima | 13 March, 2020 | Topics: Alert
Michael R. Pompeo Secretary of State On behalf of the people of the United States, I extend my deepest condolences on the passing of former UN Secretary-General Javier Perez de Cuellar to his family. Javier Perez de Cuellar was an adept Peruvian statesman and a tenacious advocate for peace. He led the UN for two ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Lima | 6 March, 2020 | Topics: News, U.S. & Peru | Tags: Javier Perez de Cuellar
Location: Regions of Loreto, Madre de Dios, Ucayali, San Martín, and the jungle areas of Cusco and Junín regions. Event: Dengue is an ongoing risk in Peru. On February 7, 2020 Government of Peru declared a 90-day long
Health Emergency for certain areas of Loreto, Madre de Dios, and San Martín regions due to the current exceptionally ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Lima | 14 February, 2020 | Topics: Alert | Tags: dengue
As part of efforts to improve the capabilities of Peruvian firefighters to respond to emergencies, U.S. Embassy Lima Deputy Chief Mission Denison Offutt presented an important donation of equipment for firefighters of 34 companies in 16 regions of Peru, in the presence of Vice Minister of Interior for Internal Order Esteban Máximo Saavedra Mendoza, Vice ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Lima | 12 February, 2020 | Topics: News
The United States Ambassador to Peru, Krishna R. Urs, Principal Deputy Director of the Department of State’s Office to Monitor and Combat Trafficking in Persons, Kari Johnstone, and Vice Minister of Interior for Public Safety Víctor Raúl Rucoba, met for high-level discussions during the first annual U.S.-Peru Child Protection Compact Partnership (CPC) Bilateral Dialogue in ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Lima | 6 February, 2020 | Topics: News
This page is for those who have already applied for a re-entry permit at USCIS and requested to receive it at the Embassy in Lima. If you wish to see whether it has been received by the U.S. Embassy in Lima, follow the instructions below. How can I check my status? Check your “Application/Petition/Request Number”. ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Lima | 5 February, 2020 | Topics: Uncategorized
Start by confirming your voter registration with your state. Some states require absentee voters to register annually so you may need to re-register. Go to
FVAP.gov to connect to your state’s voter portal to register to vote, request a ballot, and more. Once you confirm your registration, follow a few simple steps to vote in the ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Lima | 24 January, 2020 | Topics: Messages for U.S. Citizens | Tags: Voting
Michael R. Pompeo, Secretary of State Organization of American States Washington, D.C. SECRETARY POMPEO: Thank you. Good morning, everyone. I want to thank the Permanent Council Chair from Guyana for honoring the United States request to speak today. And I’d also like to recognize the OAS’s superb Secretary General, Luis Almagro, for your excellent leadership ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Lima | 18 January, 2020 | Topics: News | Tags: Secretary of State Michael R. Pompeo
There is heightened tension in the Middle East that may result in security risks to U.S. citizens abroad. The Embassy will continue to review the security situation and will provide additional information as needed. Actions to Take: Keep a low profile. Be aware of your surroundings. Stay alert in locations frequented by tourists. Review your ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Lima | 7 January, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Security & Emergency Messages | Tags: Middle East
On behalf of the United States, I congratulate Juan Guaido on his re-election as president of the Venezuelan National Assembly and condemn the failed efforts of the former Maduro regime to negate the will of the democratically elected National Assembly.
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Lima | 6 January, 2020 | Topics: News, Press Releases
Fulbright Commission Executive Director Dr. Laura Balbuena González and National Council of Science, Technology and Technological Innovation (Concytec) President Dr. Fabiola León-Velarde commemorated the signing of the “Fulbright Concytec Bicentennial Scholarship” Cooperation Partnership Agreement to study masters or doctorates in sciences in the United States, in the presence of U.S. Ambassador Krishna R. Urs, and ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Lima | 19 December, 2019 | Topics: Events, News | Tags: Peru United States, shcolarships
Millions of people around the world are mobilizing during these days to prevent and eliminate one of the greatest evils of our time: violence against women and girls. Gender-based violence does not distinguish or respect borders. In the face of this, between November 25 and December 10, governments and civil society mobilize against gender-based violence, ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Lima | 16 December, 2019 | Topics: Press Releases | Tags: Ambassador Krishna R. Urs
government-to-government commercial opportunity
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Lima | 4 December, 2019 | Topics: Commercial Opportunities | Tags: business, commercial, goverment-to-government, opportunity, reconstruction
The Charge d’Affaires of the United States Embassy, Denison Offutt, participated in the inauguration of the Third National Congress of Businesswomen in Action 2019. The Congress took place on November 14 and 15 in Lima and It brought together more than 100 women from 16 regions of the country, trained by the US entrepreneurship program ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Lima | 16 November, 2019 | Topics: News
U.S. House of Representatives Minority Whip Steve Scalise (R-LA) led a delegation of members of Congress to Lima, Peru, November 10-12. During the visit, the members met with leadership from the U.S. Embassy in Lima for a discussion of the Mission’s priorities: support Peru’s aspirations for regional and global leadership; build Peru’s institutional capacity to ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Lima | 12 November, 2019 | Topics: News | Tags: U.S. Congress
Location: Lima, Peru Event: The Embassy is aware of the possibility of demonstrations throughout the country and is monitoring the situation. Demonstrations last night were largely peaceful. Access to certain areas may be restricted and there may be a greater police presence. Even nominally peaceful demonstrations and large gatherings have the potential to become unruly ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Lima | 1 October, 2019 | Topics: Alert, Demonstration Notices
The U.S. Department of State announced that the
Immigrant Diversity Visa Program for the year 2021 (DV-2021) begins October 2, 2019.
Peru is one of the countries eligible to participate in this program . The Department of State will accept applications for potential immigrants based in qualified countries and will issue a total of 50,000 permanent residence visas to those who register and meet the necessary requirements. Application period runs from ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Lima | 26 September, 2019 | Topics: Immigrant Visas, News
The
Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative (YLAI) Professional Fellows Program is a U.S. Department of State sponsored program that seeks young entrepreneurs from Latin America and the Caribbean to participate in a professional training program in the United States. Entrepreneurs also have the opportunity to enter the YLAI Network, a digital space with professional resources to help them create key contacts and foster positive ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Lima | 6 September, 2019 | Topics: News | Tags: Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative
Interested in Being a Diplomat? Take the Foreign Service Officer Test The next opportunity to join the Department of State as a Foreign Service Officer (diplomat) will be in October 2019! The computer-based Foreign Service Officer exam will be offered in Lima on the afternoon of Thursday, October 3, 2019 and the morning of Friday, ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Lima | 23 August, 2019 | Topics: Messages for U.S. Citizens | Tags: Foreign Service Officer Test, FSOT
Location: Lima, Peru Event: The Workers General Confederation of Peru (CGTP) has called for a march in Lima, Peru starting at approximately 4:00 p.m. on the afternoon of August 22, 2019 . Demonstrations are planned to begin in two places. One group will start in the area of Parque Kennedy, in the district of Miraflores, ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Lima | 22 August, 2019 | Topics: Demonstration Notices | Tags: CGTP, Miraflores, Protests, San Isidro
U.S. Secretary of Commerce Wilbur Ross, National Security Advisor John Bolton, and Special Representative for Venezuela Elliott Abrams were in Lima to attend the Meeting in Support of Interim President of Venezuela Juan Guaidó, in the framework of the International Conference on Democracy in Venezuela on August 6. The delegation attended a conference focused on ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Lima | 9 August, 2019 | Topics: News
Safety Alert – U. S. Embassy Lima, Peru – August 7, 2019 Location: Archaeological zone of Kuélap, the 6th-century walled settlement in the region of Amazonas, Peru, near the towns of María and Tingo. Event: The Peruvian government ordered the temporary closing of the Kuélap archaeological ruins because of an ongoing forest fire. Actions to ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Lima | 7 August, 2019 | Topics: Alert
The U.S. Department of State reaches a milestone of 230 years of diplomacy on July 27. It is America’s oldest executive agency, created in 1789 and first called the Department of Foreign Affairs. Thomas Jefferson was the first secretary of state. Today,
Secretary of State Mike Pompeo advises the president, administers diplomatic missions and negotiates treaties with foreign entities, among other ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Lima | 30 July, 2019 | Topics: News | Tags: Department of State
Statement by Secretary Pompeo Peru’s Independence Day July 28, 2019 On behalf of the Government of the United States of America, I extend my warmest congratulations to the people of Peru on the anniversary of your independence. The friendship between the United States and Peru is defined by our shared values of democracy, security, mutually ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Lima | 28 July, 2019 | Topics: News
Location: Cusco Region, Peru. Event: Peru Rail and Inca Rail both report they are closing stations due to planned protests between today and tomorrow (July 24-25). Protestors are currently marching. Peru’s Tourist Protection Agency (Red de Protección al Turista) reports that Peruvian National Police will be protecting the route between the city of Cusco and ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Lima | 24 July, 2019 | Topics: Demonstration Notices | Tags: Cusco, Protests
Demonstration Alert – U. S. Embassy Lima, Peru – July 23, 2019 Location: Arequipa, Moquegua, and Tacna regions in southern Peru. Event: iPeru and Canatur report protests against Southern Copper Corporation’s proposed Tía María mine are occurring in the Arequipa and Moquegua regions. Overland transit routes have been blocked: Arequipa to Puno Arequipa to Cusco ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Lima | 23 July, 2019 | Topics: Alert
Volcano/Ash Clouds Alert – U. S. Embassy – Moquegua, Arequipa and Tacna Regions, Peru – July 20, 2019 Location: General Sanchez Cerro (Moquegua), Mariscal Nieto (Moquegua), Candarave (Tacna), Arequipa (Arequipa) Event: According to Peru’s Geophysics Institute (IGP), Ubinas volcano in Moquegua Region began to erupt around 2:35 a.m. local time, on Friday, July 19. – ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Lima | 20 July, 2019 | Topics: Alert
The Department of State Updated its Travel Advisory for Peru on July 18, 2019. The full text of the new Travel Advisory follows: Peru – Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution C T E Exercise increased caution in Peru, due to crime and Pan American / Parapan American Games. Some areas have increased risk. Read the ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Lima | 18 July, 2019 | Topics: Alert
United States Ambassador to Peru Krishna R. Urs; Minister of Defense Jorge Moscoso Flores; and Minister of Health Zulema Tomás participated in a ceremony marking the end of the medical mission of the U.S. hospital ship USNS Comfort (T-AH 20) in Callao. Between July 10 and 14, the medical crew of the USNS Comfort provided ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Lima | 15 July, 2019 | Topics: News
The United States Embassy in Peru participates in the 2019 Lima International Book Fair (FIL Lima) with a U.S.-library themed space that highlights the important role libraries play in their communities as a source for information and social integration. The space offers different services provided by public libraries in the United States. One section becomes ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Lima | 11 July, 2019 | Topics: News
This morning, the Ambassador of the United States, Krishna Urs, welcomed the United States Navy hospital ship USNS Comfort upon his arrival at the port of Callao. “This medical mission highlights the permanent ties that unite the government of the United States and Peru,” said Ambassador Urs, on the opening day of “Operation Brotherhood” (English ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Lima | 10 July, 2019 | Topics: News | Tags: Ambassador Krishna R. Urs
Demonstration Alert – U. S. Embassy Lima, Peru – July 10, 2019 Location: Nauta, a town in the eastern part of Loreto Province in the Peruvian Amazon, roughly 100 km south of Iquitos. Nauta is a staging area for several ecotourism lodges and boats on the Marañón River, and is adjacent to the Pacaya-Samiria National ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Lima | 10 July, 2019 | Topics: Uncategorized
On behalf of the people of the United States of America, I congratulate interim President Juan Guaido, the National Assembly, and the people of Venezuela as you celebrate the anniversary of your independence. Once again, the Venezuelan people are besieged by dictatorship, undesired foreign presence, and profiteers. As in the time of Bolivar, Venezuela’s path to ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Lima | 5 July, 2019 | Topics: News | Tags: 5th of July, independence day, Venezuela
U.S. Embassy Charge d’Affaires Mark Wells helped open the renovated Peruvian National Police (PNP) Forensics Laboratory in Callao and presented a donation of 25 motorcycles to the PNP. To date, the collaboration between the U.S. Government and the Police Region of Callao totals $2.1 million. Minister of the Interior retired PNP General Carlos Morán; General ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Lima | 27 June, 2019 | Topics: News
Location: Lima Metropolitan Area (Plaza 2 de Mayo, Plaza San Martín, Government Palace, and Congress) Arequipa, Cajamarca, Ica, Iquitos, and Ucayali. Event: Strikes and demonstrations are expected to take place on Thursday, June 20, 2019, throughout the day. The Confederación General de Trabajadores del Perú (CGTP, the largest trade union federation in Peru), joined by ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Lima | 19 June, 2019 | Topics: Demonstration Notices | Tags: Lima, Strike
Assistant Secretary of State for Western Hemisphere Affairs Kimberly Breier will be in Lima, Peru, June 15-18 for meetings with Minister of Foreign Relations Nestor Popolizio, Minister of Economy and Finance Carlos Oliva, and Minister of Defense Jose Huerta, among other Peruvian officials. They will discuss shared efforts to fight transnational criminal organizations, Peru’s leadership ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Lima | 14 June, 2019 | Topics: News | Tags: Assistant Secretary Kimberly Breier
Health Alert – U. S. Embassy – Lima, Peru – June 13, 2019 Location: Throughout Peru Event: Peru’s Ministry of Health has reported approximately 466 cases of Guillain-Barré Syndrome in locations throughout Peru so far in 2019, including the Lima Metropolitan area. The Ministry of Health reports that six people have died from this syndrome. ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Lima | 13 June, 2019 | Topics: Uncategorized
Effective June 1, nonimmigrant visa applicants must bring the following required documents for a visa interview: valid passport, DS-160 confirmation page, and a photo. If a visa class requires specific forms (students, temporary workers, and certain cultural exchange participants), applicants must also bring the appropriate forms (I-20, DS-2019, or I-129S form). Applicants present without the ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Lima | 30 May, 2019 | Topics: Visas
Peru Earthquake – U. S. Embassy Lima, Peru – May 26, 2019 Location: Loreto region, east of the town of Yurimaguas. Event: A magnitude 8.0 earthquake struck the Loreto region of Peru. Peru’s National Emergency Operations Center (COEN) reports one fatality in the Cajamarca region and 11 injuries so far, as well as isolated power ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Lima | 26 May, 2019 | Topics: News
The U.S. Navy hospital ship USNS Comfort (T-AH 20) will return for another deployment to South America, Central America, and the Caribbean mid-June to begin a five-month medical assistance mission as a result of the humanitarian crisis created by the ongoing political and economic instability in Venezuela. Comfort medical teams will pull in to Colombia, ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Lima | 24 May, 2019 | Topics: News
U.S. Ambassador to Peru Krishna R. Urs presented a donation of equipment valued at nearly $200,000 today to Peruvian President Martín Vizcarra. The equipment donation supports the Peruvian National Police (PNP) and “Operation Mercury,” a project to fight illegal mining in La Pampa, Madre de Dios. Also in attendance were the Minister of the Interior, ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Lima | 22 May, 2019 | Topics: News | Tags: Ambassador Krishna R. Urs
Locations: Cusco, Machu Picchu, and Puno. Event: Two agricultural unions announced a national strike on Monday, May 13. To ensure the safety of its passengers, PeruRail will temporarily suspend service from Cusco to Machu Picchu and on PeruRail Titicaca, which connects Cusco with Puno. Actions to Take: Contact your tour agent to make changes accordingly. ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Lima | 10 May, 2019 | Topics: Demonstration Notices | Tags: Cusco, Strike
The U.S. Navy hospital ship USNS Comfort (T-AH 20) is scheduled to deploy in June from Naval Station Norfolk to the Caribbean, Central America, and South America to conduct humanitarian medical assistance missions in support of regional partners and in response to the regional impacts of the Venezuela political and economic crisis. During a five-month humanitarian mission, ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Lima | 7 May, 2019 | Topics: Human Rights, News | Tags: assistance, hospital, humanitarian, medical, Venezuela
U.S. Ambassador to Peru Krishna R. Urs leads a delegation of cyclists from the United States Embassy April 25-26 to celebrate Earth Day, promote sustainable tourism and healthy lifestyles without drugs, and the use of bicycles as an alternative means of transport. The two-day bicycle tour covers almost 60 kilometers and includes cultural heritage sites ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Lima | 7 May, 2019 | Topics: News
With support of the Government of the United States of America and the Organization of American States (OAS), the Government of Peru convened senior government officials from OAS member states, international organizations, and subject matter experts Apr. 29-30 to a conference to coordinate actions to alleviate the plight of displaced populations, and the impacts of ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Lima | 2 May, 2019 | Topics: News
Secretary of State Mike Pompeo capped four days of travel through South America with a stop in Cúcuta, Colombia, a major entry and transit point for
Venezuelans fleeing the manmade crisis at home. The secretary, who was joined in Cúcuta by Colombian President Iván Duque and Vice President Marta Lucía Ramírez, visited the Center for Transitional Assistance for Migrants, ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Lima | 16 April, 2019 | Topics: News
Today, Vice President Mike Pence announced that the United States is providing nearly $61 million in additional humanitarian assistance to support the regional response for the 3.4 million Venezuelans who have fled the man-made crisis in their country. With this new funding, the United States has now provided nearly $26 million in humanitarian assistance to ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Lima | 11 April, 2019 | Topics: News
Secretary of State Michael R. Pompeo will travel to Chile, Paraguay, Peru, and Cucuta, Colombia April 11-15 to deepen U.S. partnerships in the Western Hemisphere. The Secretary’s visit will celebrate and reinforce shared commitments to democracy and human rights, highlight increased opportunities for prosperity and security for our citizens, and rally support for democracy in ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Lima | 8 April, 2019 | Topics: News
First Lady Melania Trump joined Secretary of State Mike Pompeo today in Washington in presenting the International Women of Courage Award to Razia Sultana of Bangladesh, Naw K’nyaw Paw of Burma, Moumina Houssein Darar of Djibouti, Mama Maggie of Egypt, Colonel Khalida Khalaf Hanna al-Twal of Jordan, Sister Orla Treacy of Ireland, Olivera Lakic of ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Lima | 8 March, 2019 | Topics: News
On Thursday, March 7, Secretary of State Pompeo will host the Annual International Women of Courage (IWOC) Awards at the U.S. Department of State to honor 10 extraordinary women from around the world. First Lady of the United States Melania Trump will deliver special remarks at the ceremony. Now in its 13th year, the Secretary ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Lima | 5 March, 2019 | Topics: Press Releases | Tags: AWIU, IWOC, WomenOfCourage
U.S. Ambassador to Peru Krishna R. Urs hosted a reception at the Tacna Binational Center (Centro Cultural Peruano Norteamericano de Tacna) to celebrate International Women’s Day. Tacna Provincial Mayor Julio Medina Castro, Tacna Binational Center President of the Board of Directors Mauricio Pérez-Wicht San Román, “Thunderbird for Good” Director for Latin America Cindy Yeager, and ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Lima | 5 March, 2019 | Topics: Press Releases | Tags: Ambassador Krishna R. Urs, Women's History Month
Today, Vice President Pence announced that the United States is providing nearly $56 million in additional humanitarian assistance to support the regional response for the nearly 3.4 million Venezuelans who have fled Venezuela due to the political and economic crisis caused by Nicolas Maduro. This assistance complements the aid that the United States and its ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Lima | 27 February, 2019 | Topics: Press Releases
Today, the United States took action against four governors aligned with the illegitimate Maduro regime who prevented desperately needed international humanitarian assistance from entering Venezuela and/or engaged in corruption to the detriment of the Venezuelan people, in some cases involving human rights violations. Sanctions were imposed on the governors of the states of Zulia: Omar ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Lima | 25 February, 2019 | Topics: News | Tags: Venezuela
If you have not received your February 2019 payment, it may be because the SSA did not timely receive your Foreign Enforcement Questionnaire. In order to reinstate the benefits you must take the following actions: Complete the
SSA-7162 form (PDF-156KB) if: you receive payments in your own name. Complete the
SSA-7161 form (PDF-484KB) if: you receive payments through a representative payee. ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Lima | 13 February, 2019 | Topics: Messages for U.S. Citizens | Tags: payments, social security
Location: near or in the regions of Ancash, Arequipa, Cusco, Junín, La Libertad, Lima, Moquegua, and Pasco. Event: PROMPERU and DIRCETUR are reporting that travel in many regions of Peru has been negatively impacted by recent heavy rains. Travel may continue to be affected throughout the rainy season which usually ends March 31. Due to ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Lima | 12 February, 2019 | Topics: Alert
Location: near or in the regions of Ancash, Arequipa, Cusco, Junín, La Libertad, Lima, Moquegua, and Pasco. Event: PROMPERU and DIRCETUR are reporting that travel in many regions of Peru has been negatively impacted by recent heavy rains. Travel may continue to be affected throughout the rainy season which usually ends March 31. Due to ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Lima | 12 February, 2019 | Topics: Messages for U.S. Citizens | Tags: rains, weather
Location: Three separate locations within Cusco – Tika Tika, Penal Qenqoro, and Tupac Amaru Plaza. Event: Demonstrations are expected to take place on February 11 and February 12, 2019, beginning at 12:00 pm. The Junta de Usuarios de Agua citizens’ association plans to protest the recent construction of a hotel by an international hospitality company ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Lima | 11 February, 2019 | Topics: Demonstration Notices | Tags: Cusco
READOUT February 4, 2019 Secretary Pompeo’s Meeting with the Lima Group At the invitation of the Lima Group, Secretary Michael R. Pompeo participated via videoconference today in the Lima Group foreign ministers meeting, which Canada hosted. The Lima Group was represented by foreign ministers from Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Guatemala, Guyana, Honduras, Panama, ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Lima | 5 February, 2019 | Topics: News | Tags: Venezuela
Today, Secretary of State Pompeo announced that the United States is ready to provide more than $20 million in initial humanitarian assistance to the people of Venezuela as they struggle to cope with severe food and medicine shortages and the other dire impacts of their country’s political and economic crisis caused by the illegitimate Maduro ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Lima | 25 January, 2019 | Topics: News | Tags: Venezuela
Statement by Secretary Pompeo January 23, 2019 The United States recognizes Juan Guaido as the new interim President of Venezuela, and strongly supports his courageous decision to assume that role pursuant to Article 233 of Venezuela’s constitution and supported by the National Assembly, in restoring democracy to Venezuela. As President Trump said, “The people of ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Lima | 23 January, 2019 | Topics: News | Tags: Secretary of State Michael R. Pompeo, Venezuela
The United States condemns Maduro’s illegitimate usurpation of power today following the unfree and unfair elections he imposed on the Venezuelan people on May 20, 2018. The United States remains steadfast in its support of the Venezuelan people and will continue to use the full weight of U.S. economic and diplomatic power to press for the restoration of ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Lima | 10 January, 2019 | Topics: News | Tags: Secretary of State Michael R. Pompeo, Venezuela
Due to the lapse in appropriations of the U.S. government for some agencies, the Embassy will be operating in a limited manner until further notice. At this time, scheduled passport and visa services in the United States and at our U.S. Embassies and Consulates overseas will continue during the lapse in appropriations. All consular appointments ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Lima | 9 January, 2019 | Topics: News
Effective January 1, 2019, the Government of Peru will begin enforcing an existing law that requires all foreign travelers to have a passport valid for a minimum of six months past time of entry into Peru. Peruvian authorities will deny entry into Peru for travelers not meeting this requirement. U.S. citizens traveling to or living ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Lima | 3 January, 2019 | Topics: News
Secretary of State Michael R. Pompeo met today with Peruvian Foreign Minister Néstor Popolizio Bardales in Brasilia, Brazil. The two leaders discussed ongoing U.S.-Peru cooperation on counternarcotics and the importance of implementing a comprehensive approach to counternarcotics efforts. Secretary Pompeo thanked Foreign Minister Popolizio for his leadership in tackling corruption and promoting transparency and good ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Lima | 2 January, 2019 | Topics: News | Tags: Brazil, Peru United States, Peruvian Foreign Minister Néstor Popolizio, Secretary of State Michael R. Pompeo
Location: Peru Effective January 1, 2019, the Government of Peru will begin enforcing an existing law that requires all foreign travelers to have a passport valid for a minimum of six months past time of entry into Peru. Peruvian authorities will deny entry into Peru for travelers not meeting this requirement. U.S. citizens traveling to ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Lima | 28 December, 2018 | Topics: Messages for U.S. Citizens | Tags: Passport, Perú
The Deputy Chief of Mission of the U.S. Embassy in Peru, Mark Wells, said today that the United States Government is committed to the principles of separation of powers and the critical importance of the independence and impartiality of the judicial system. The venue was the closing ceremony of the Third National University Mock Trial ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Lima | 20 December, 2018 | Topics: News
Statement by Secretary Pompeo December 7, 2018 International Anticorruption Day Corruption facilitates transnational crime, fuels terrorism, obstructs economic growth and development, weakens the rule of law, and undermines democracy. Ultimately, it endangers our national security. That is why, as we look ahead to International Anticorruption Day on December 9, we pledge to continue working with our ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Lima | 7 December, 2018 | Topics: Press Releases
The U.S. Embassy in Lima will be closed on Wednesday, December 5, as a National Day of Mourning in memory of former President George H.W. Bush. If you have a consular appointment scheduled for December 5, you will be contacted by phone or email with specific instructions on how to reschedule your appointment. Appointments for ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Lima | 4 December, 2018 | Topics: Press Releases
Melania and I join with a grieving Nation to mourn the loss of former President George H.W. Bush, who passed away last night. Through his essential authenticity, disarming wit, and unwavering commitment to faith, family, and country, President Bush inspired generations of his fellow Americans to public service—to be, in his words, “a thousand points ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Lima | 2 December, 2018 | Topics: Press Releases | Tags: Donald J. Trump
Approximately 50 United States Marines, together with members of the Peruvian armed forces, National Police, and firefighters, carried out a large joint disaster response and humanitarian assistance exercise and simulation that included the deployment of the USS Somerset (LPD 25) and BAP Pisco vessels along “Agua Dulce” beach in Chorrillos, on the Costa Verde in ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Lima | 24 November, 2018 | Topics: News
Violence against women is a global issue that affects millions of people annually. Every woman and girl deserves a life free from violence. The Unites States is committed to advancing gender equality and preventing and responding to all forms of violence against women and girls, from domestic and sexual violence to forced marriage and so-called ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Lima | 23 November, 2018 | Topics: Press Releases
The United States Navy’s USS Somerset (LPD 25) multipurpose vessel will arrive at the port of Callao to participate in joint exercises to simulate a rapid response to natural disasters, in conjunction with the Peruvian Navy’s recently incorporated multipurpose vessel BAP Pisco (AMP-156). The joint amphibious landing will take place on the Costa Verde. Approximately ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Lima | 9 November, 2018 | Topics: Press Releases, U.S. & Peru
Ambassador at-Large John Cotton Richmond, of the U.S. Department of State’s Office to Monitor and Combat Trafficking in Persons (TIP Office), arrived in Peru for the implementation launch of the “Child Protection Compact” (CPC), a four-year plan that will strengthen efforts to prevent and sanction child trafficking and provide services to victims. The implementation ceremony ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Lima | 8 November, 2018 | Topics: News
United States Ambassador to Peru Krishna R. Urs, United States Ambassador-at-Large to Monitor and Combat Trafficking in Persons John Cotton Richmond, and Vice Minister of Interior for Public Safety Nataly Ponce Chauca, commemorated the launch of activities to implement the U.S. – Peru Child Protection Compact (CPC) Partnership. The CPC Partnership was signed in 2017 ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Lima | 7 November, 2018 | Topics: News | Tags: Ambassador Krishna R. Urs, trafficking in persons
Certain applicants may be able to apply to renew their visas without an interview. Qualified applicants can complete the
online application , pay the fees, and drop off their passports and other required documents at one of this
five designated locations around Peru at any time during their normal business hours. and If you have urgent travel, please make an appointment through the ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Lima | 6 November, 2018 | Topics: News | Tags: visa
U.S. Ambassador to Peru Krishna R. Urs, President of the Council of Ministers César Villanueva, Minister of Defense José Huerta, and senior civilian and military officials traveled today to Paita, Piura Region, where they participated in a moving ceremony to recognize a successful medical assistance mission involving 200 doctors, nurses, and military technicians, plus U.S. ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Lima | 5 November, 2018 | Topics: News | Tags: Ambassador Krishna R. Urs, U.S. Southern Command
The United States Navy hospital ship, USNS Comfort (T-AH 20), arrives in Peru on a medical assistance mission on October 30. It anchors near the port of Paita, Piura, and will provide medical services and surgeries from November 1 to 5 for patients from the Peruvian north coast, including Piura and Tumbes. During the visit, ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Lima | 24 October, 2018 | Topics: Press Releases | Tags: Piura
The Ambassador of the United States in Peru, Krishna R. Urs, and the and the Director of the Peruvian Civil Defense Institute (INDECI), Brigadier General Jorge Chávez, participated in a ceremony today to deliver the Regional Emergency Operations Center (COER) Moquegua, built by the United States Southern Command through its Humanitarian Assistance Program. At a ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Lima | 11 October, 2018 | Topics: News | Tags: Ambassador Krishna R. Urs, Regional Emergency Operations Center (COER)
Ambassador Krishna R. Urs and Minister of Culture Patricia Balbuena, announced a winning project for the 2018 Ambassadors Fund for Cultural Preservation (AFCP): the conservation and restoration of the Inka temple of the Huánuco Pampa archaeological site. The announcement took place this morning at the Huaca Mangomarca, in San Juan de Lurigancho, Lima, whose pyramid ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Lima | 28 September, 2018 | Topics: Press Releases | Tags: Ambassador Krishna R. Urs, Ambassadors Fund for Cultural Preservation
Vice President Mike Pence announced today at the 73rd regular session of the United Nations General Assembly in New York, NY, more than $48 million in additional humanitarian U.S. assistance for Venezuelans affected by the man-made crisis in Venezuela. This funding will help provide affected Venezuelans with emergency food assistance, safe drinking water, hygiene supplies, ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Lima | 28 September, 2018 | Topics: Press Releases | Tags: Mike Pence, Venezuela
Location: Cusco/ La Convención, Peru Event: The Federation of Coca Growers of the Provinces of La Convención, Yanatile, and Lares (FEPCACYL) continue to demonstrate in the La Convención area; demonstrations are likely to intensify. The taxi driver association has indicated they will join the protest. Tourist police report police and protestors have clashed, but there ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Lima | 26 September, 2018 | Topics: Demonstration Notices | Tags: Cusco, Protests
Interested in Being a Diplomat? Take the Foreign Service Officer Test. The next opportunity to join the Department of State as a Foreign Service Officer (diplomat) will be in October 2018! The computer-based Foreign Service Officer exam will be offered in Lima on Tuesday, October 2, 2018, at 0900 (9:00 a.m.), and the afternoon of ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Lima | 13 September, 2018 | Topics: Messages for U.S. Citizens | Tags: FSOT
Town Hall The U.S. Embassy Consul General, Denison Offutt, will host a Town Hall meeting on Friday, September 28, 2018 at 12:00pm, in Arequipa to provide a general overview of ACS services, answer questions, and to listen to experiences of U.S. citizens. Where: Centro Cultural Peruano Norteamericano (El Cultural) – Melgar 109, Cercado, Arequipa When: ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Lima | 11 September, 2018 | Topics: Messages for U.S. Citizens | Tags: Arequipa, Lima, Town Hall
PATRIOT DAY, 2018 – – – – – – – BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA A PROCLAMATION September 10, 2018 On Patriot Day, we honor the memories of the nearly 3,000 precious lives we lost on September 11, 2001, and of every hero who has given their life since that day to ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Lima | 10 September, 2018 | Topics: Press Releases | Tags: Patriot Day
Sep. 6, 2018 – U.S. Ambassador to Peru Krishna R. Urs authorized an additional $500,000 to support humanitarian assistance efforts in Peru in the priority sector of health to respond to the continuing influx of Venezuelan migrants. The United States Agency for International Development’s (USAID) Office of U.S. Foreign Disaster Assistance is providing the assistance ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Lima | 6 September, 2018 | Topics: Press Releases
Ambassador Gwyneth Kutz of Canada and Deputy Chief of Mission Mark Wells from the United States Embassy launched the implementation of the project to Strengthen Cargo Container Security at the DP World Terminal at the Port of Callao today. The United States and Canada prioritized the Port of Callao for assistance from the Department of ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Lima | 27 August, 2018 | Topics: News, Press Releases
U.S. Ambassador to Peru Krishna R. Urs inaugurated a scientific regional dialogue yesterday titled “Charting Routes Toward Prosperity: Promoting Sustainable Infrastructure” at the Peruvian Amazon Research Institute (IIAP) in Iquitos, with the presence of U.S. Science Envoy Dr. Thomas Lovejoy. National and regional authorities attended the meeting, including Loreto Governor Fernando Meléndez Celis and the ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Lima | 21 August, 2018 | Topics: News
Ambassador Krishna Urs led a bicycle tour that covered almost 90 kilometers and included locations that are successful examples of alternative development in the San Martin Region. In the following images we can see the stops and visits he made as he passed through the “Ciudad de las Palmeras” (“City of Palm Trees”). August 9 ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Lima | 13 August, 2018 | Topics: News | Tags: Ambassador Krishna R. Urs, Tarapoto
Location: Cusco, Cusco, Peru Event: PROMPERU (Peruvian Tourism Board, part of Ministry of Foreign Trade and Tourism) is reporting a transportation strike and related road blocks in the vicinity of the city of Cusco that could last up to two days. Beginning this morning, entry/exit points to the Sacred Valley, in Poroy and Pisac, are ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Lima | 7 August, 2018 | Topics: Alert
Location: Ollantaytambo, Peru Event: The U.S. Embassy in Lima has confirmed that two trains collided between Cusco and Machu Picchu during the morning of July 31, 2018. While U.S. citizens were onboard, there are no reports of injuries or fatalities to U.S. citizens. The injured passengers were transported to Cusco-area clinics. Peruvian authorities are working ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Lima | 31 July, 2018 | Topics: Messages for U.S. Citizens | Tags: Cusco, Ollantaytambo
The United States strongly condemns the ongoing violence in Nicaragua and human rights abuses committed by the Ortega regime in response to protests. After years of fraudulent elections and the regime’s manipulation of Nicaraguan law – as well as the suppression of civil society, opposition parties, and independent media – the Nicaraguan people have taken ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Lima | 30 July, 2018 | Topics: Press Releases | Tags: Donald J. Trump
On behalf of the Government of the United States, I congratulate the people of Peru on the anniversary of your independence. Our people share a long-standing friendship that is at the core of our excellent bilateral relationship. Today, we celebrate your country’s rich history, cultural diversity, and democratic values. We look forward to continuing to ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Lima | 28 July, 2018 | Topics: Press Releases
Location: Ricardo Palma Clinic on Javier Prado East 1066, Corpac, San Isidro. Event: The U.S. Embassy in Lima has received reports from Peruvian authorities of explosions at the Ricardo Palma Clinic in San Isidro at 10:12 a.m. this morning. Peruvian law enforcement has closed the perimeter of the building, to include Calle Ricardo Angulo, Calle ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Lima | 24 July, 2018 | Topics: Alert, Security & Emergency Messages
The Department of State renewed its Travel Advisory for Peru. The full text of the Travel Advisory follows: Peru – Level 1: Exercise normal precautions C T Exercise normal precautions in Peru. Some areas have increased risk. Read the entire Travel Advisory. Do not travel to: The Colombian – Peruvian border area in the Loreto ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Lima | 12 July, 2018 | Topics: Messages for U.S. Citizens
POC: Logan Ortlieb;
logan.a.ortlieb2.mil@mail.mil. Items for sale: Various laboratory and computer equipment. Laptops, Refrigerators, Centrifuge, etc. (full listing and photos available upon request). Viewing time of items in Iquitos: Monday, July 9th at NAMRU Iquitos facility. Time of proposals to the embassy: Tuesday, July 10th from 08:00AM to 12:00PM. Embassy employee entrance on Avendia Lima Polo. ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Lima | 6 July, 2018 | Topics: News | Tags: computer, laboratory, laptops, NAMRU, sale
The transcript of Ambassador Urs remarks as delivered for the Independence Day on July 3, 2018, is available only in Spanish
here .
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Lima | 5 July, 2018 | Topics: Speeches | Tags: 4th of July, Ambassador Kris Urs
Lima, June 19, 2018 – The United States Ambassador to Peru, Krishna R. Urs, and the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Peru, Ambassador Néstor Popolizio, signed a memorandum of understanding today between the Government of the Republic of Peru and the Government of the United States on the exchange of terrorist screening Information. The signing ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Lima | 19 June, 2018 | Topics: News
Joint Statement of President Donald J. Trump of the United States of America and Chairman Kim Jong Un of the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea at the Singapore Summit President Donald J. Trump of the United States of America and Chairman Kim Jong Un of the State Affairs Commission of the Democratic People’s Republic of ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Lima | 12 June, 2018 | Topics: News | Tags: Donald J. Trump, Kim Jong Un
Forty-three new Peace Corps Volunteers took their oaths of office June 7, 2018 at a ceremony held at the Peace Corps Training Center in Chaclacayo, Peru. They will go to rural and suburban areas of the regions of Áncash, Amazonas, Cajamarca, La Libertad, Junín, and Pasco, increasing the number of Peace Corps Volunteers throughout Peru ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Lima | 7 June, 2018 | Topics: News
Location: Peru Event: For your information, this Health Notice repeats the statement by Secretary Pompeo, released Tuesday, June 5, 2018, regarding the Health Incidents Response Task Force, established in response to unexplained health incidents that have affected U.S. government personnel and family members in Cuba and China. An unofficial Spanish translation of the statement ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Lima | 7 June, 2018 | Topics: Messages for U.S. Citizens, Security & Emergency Messages
Secretary Pompeo participated today in the Organization of American States (OAS) General Assembly in Washington, D.C. with foreign ministers and senior representatives of other OAS member states. As the OAS celebrates the 70th anniversary of its charter, member states took stock of the important work the OAS has accomplished to advance hemispheric peace, security, human ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Lima | 4 June, 2018 | Topics: News | Tags: Organization of American States
The United States joins people around the world in celebrating Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Intersex (LGBTI) Pride Month, and reaffirms its commitment to protecting and defending the human rights of all, including LGBTI persons. In many parts of the world, LGBTI individuals and their supporters continue to face violence, arrest, harassment and intimidation for ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Lima | 1 June, 2018 | Topics: News | Tags: LGBTI Pride Month
The United States condemns the Nicaraguan government’s violent response to peaceful Mother’s Day marches in Managua and other cities yesterday, including assaults on mothers mourning their children killed since protests began April 18. The United States also condemns the beatings of journalists and attacks against local TV and radio stations. The international community and the citizens ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Lima | 31 May, 2018 | Topics: News | Tags: Nicaragua
Location: Cusco, Peru Event: The U.S. Embassy in Lima received reports from Peruvian authorities regarding a strike in Cusco on Thursday, May 24. The strike is against the rising cost of fuel and gasoline. The Federación Departamental de Trabajadores (FDTC) and other transportation unions are expected to take part. While local authorities are ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Lima | 24 May, 2018 | Topics: Alert
The United States condemns the fraudulent election that took place in Venezuela on May 20. This so-called “election” is an attack on constitutional order and an affront to Venezuela’s tradition of democracy. Until the Maduro regime restores a democratic path in Venezuela through free, fair, and transparent elections, the government faces isolation from the international ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Lima | 21 May, 2018 | Topics: News
MR PALMIERI: So it’s my honor – it’s my honor today to introduce our next speaker, Deputy Secretary of State John Sullivan. When we speak about our ambitious engagement in the Western Hemisphere, Deputy Secretary Sullivan has been at the forefront. His – during his tenure, he has engaged robustly and effectively advanced U.S. interests ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Lima | 10 May, 2018 | Topics: News
Few Americans possess a resume as varied as that of Mike Pompeo: first in his class at West Point, an editor of the Harvard Law Review, entrepreneur, congressman and director of the Central Intelligence Agency. Add a new line to that resume: America’s chief diplomat. Pompeo, 54, was sworn in 26 April 2018 as the ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Lima | 2 May, 2018 | Topics: News
Location: Pan-American Highway Between Talara and Tumbes, Peru Event: The U.S. Embassy in Lima has received reports from Peruvian authorities regarding a protest by fishing industry workers and others blocking all traffic on the Pan-American Highway from Talara to Tumbes, between Kilometer 220 and Kilometer 227 in northern Peru. The protest is against a decree ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Lima | 27 April, 2018 | Topics: Demonstration Notices | Tags: Talara, Tumbes
USAID Administrator Mark Green, Prime Minister César Villanueva, Minister of Finance David Tuesta, and the Executive Director of DEVIDA, Carmen Masías, celebrated a “New Era of Partnership” between the United States and Peru in countering narco-trafficking. The celebration marked by the start of two new USAID public-private partnerships (one to support the coffee sector and ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Lima | 23 April, 2018 | Topics: Press Releases
MS NAUERT: Good afternoon, everyone. Thank you so much for coming, especially on a Friday. Today the State Department released the 2017 Country Reports on Human Rights Practices. Promoting freedom – promoting and defending human rights and fundamental freedoms are central to who we are as a country, and the United States will continue to ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Lima | 20 April, 2018 | Topics: Press Releases | Tags: human rights, John J. Sullivan
Vice President Mike Pence met today with Peruvian President Martín Vizcarra to discuss the strong partnership between the two countries. Vice President Pence thanked him for hosting the Summit of the Americas in Lima and underscored the need for countries in the region to work together to bring democracy back to the great people of Venezuela. The ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Lima | 16 April, 2018 | Topics: News | Tags: Mike Pence
THE VICE PRESIDENT: Secretary General Almagro, President Vizcarra, Presidents, Prime Ministers, and leaders from across the Western Hemisphere — it is my great honor to join you today, as Vice President of the United States of America, at the 8th Summit of the Americas. And I bring greetings and great respect to each of you ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Lima | 16 April, 2018 | Topics: News
Statement By Heather Nauert, Spokesperson April 10, 2018 Acting Secretary of State John J. Sullivan will travel to Lima, Peru from April 11-14 to accompany Vice President Mike Pence at the Eighth Summit of the Americas. During the Summit, the United States will promote priorities of mutual interest to the region, including supporting democracy; addressing the ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Lima | 10 April, 2018 | Topics: Press Releases | Tags: John J. Sullivan
March 23, 2018 The United States looks forward to working with President Martín Vizcarra following the constitutional transfer of power. We will continue advancing our bilateral relationship based on our shared values of democracy, security, mutually beneficial trade, and respect for human rights. The United States is pleased to work with Peru at the April ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Lima | 23 March, 2018 | Topics: Press Releases | Tags: Perú, Summit of the Americas
Effective April 2, 2018, the passport execution fee will increase from $25 to $35. The $10 execution fee increase applies to U.S. passport applicants using the DS-11 form including: first-time applicants over age 16, children under age 16, and applicants who reapply after reporting their previous passport lost or stolen. Customers applying with the DS-11 ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Lima | 15 March, 2018 | Topics: Messages for U.S. Citizens
The U.S Embassy in Lima, the Ministry of Environment, the Ministry of Agriculture, the National Service of Natural Areas Protected by the State (SERNANP), the National Forest and Wildlife Service (SERFOR), the Municipality of Surco and the nonprofit organization Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS) celebrated International Wildlife Day on March 3, a day proclaimed by the ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Lima | 12 March, 2018 | Topics: News
March 10, 2018 President Donald J. Trump will travel to Peru next month to attend the Summit of the Americas in Lima and will meet with Peruvian President Pedro Pablo Kuczynski. Following the President’s participation at the summit, he will travel to Colombia to meet with President Juan Manuel Santos. The trip will be the President’s ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Lima | 10 March, 2018 | Topics: Press Releases | Tags: Donald J. Trump, Summit of the Americas
California State University, San Marcos Partners: Universidad Nacional Mayor de San Marcos, Lima Species Conservation through Innovative Practices in U.S.A and Perú California State University and Universidad Nacional Mayor de San Marcos will partner to enhance the academic experience of students in the U.S. and Perú through joint research on wildlife biology and public outreach ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Lima | 8 March, 2018 | Topics: News
March 7, 2018 President Donald J. Trump spoke today with President Pedro Pablo Kuczynski of Peru to discuss the strong partnership between our two countries. President Trump underscored the need for countries in the region to work together to restore democracy in Venezuela, and the two leaders discussed the upcoming Summit of the Americas, which ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Lima | 7 March, 2018 | Topics: Press Releases
Location: Cusco, Peru Event: The U.S. Embassy in Lima has received reports from the Peruvian National Police regarding a transportation strike and related road blocks in Cusco that could last up to two days. Roads between Cusco and the Sacred Valley are expected to be blocked beginning at midnight on February 28. U.S. citizens are ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Lima | 28 February, 2018 | Topics: Alert | Tags: Cusco, Strike
Statement by Heather Nauert, Spokesperson February 14, 2018 We support the decision of Peru, as the host of the upcoming Summit of the Americas, to withdraw its invitation to President Maduro of Venezuela. Peru’s decision was made with the support of the Lima Group, which upheld the high democratic standard for Summit participation. The United ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Lima | 15 February, 2018 | Topics: News, Western Hemisphere | Tags: democracy, Venezuela
Location: Santiago de Surco, Lima, Peru Event: The Security Alert previously issued on December 19, 2017, has been cancelled and the temporary security measures have been rescinded. Assistance: U.S. Embassy Lima, Peru Avenida La Encalada cdra. 17 s/n Surco, Lima 33, Peru Telephone: (51-1) 618-2000 After-hours emergencies: +511-618-2000
LimaACS@state.gov https://pe.usembassy.gov Lima ACS Facebook page U.S. Consular Agency, Cusco Avenida El Sol 449 ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Lima | 9 February, 2018 | Topics: Alert
The United States denounces the decision by Venezuela’s National Electoral Council to unilaterally advance presidential elections without guarantees to ensure free, fair, and internationally-validated elections. These elections do not have the agreement of all political parties and limit the ability of individuals to run in the election. By denying participation in the electoral process, the ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Lima | 8 February, 2018 | Topics: News | Tags: Venezuela
MODERATOR: (In progress, via interpreter) with the presidents of – the President of Peru, Mr. Pedro Pablo Kuczynski, and Secretary of State of the United States of America Rex Tillerson. We are going to open up this press conference. Now we will hear the remarks of the Secretary of State of the United States, Mr. ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Lima | 6 February, 2018 | Topics: News | Tags: Rex Tillerson, Summit of the Americas
Secretary of State Rex Tillerson and Peruvian Foreign Minister Lucia Cayetana Aljovin Gazzani February 5, 2018 Ministry of Foreign Affairs Lima, Peru MODERATOR: (Via interpreter) Good afternoon (inaudible) declaration of Minister of Foreign Affairs of Peru Cayetana Aljovin. FOREIGN MINISTER ALJOVIN: (Via interpreter) Welcome, press. Thank you for being here with us today. I just ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Lima | 6 February, 2018 | Topics: Press Releases | Tags: Perú, Rex Tillerson, Summit of the Americas
Press Statement Rex W. Tillerson Secretary of State Austin, Texas February 1, 2018 SECRETARY TILLERSON: Thank you, thank you so much. And thank you, Greg, for that very kind, warm introduction, inviting me back home today. And I want to thank those at the Clements Center of National Security and the Robert Strauss Center for ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Lima | 2 February, 2018 | Topics: News
U.S. Secretary of State Rex Tillerson will travel to Austin, Texas, and then to Mexico City, Mexico; Bariloche and Buenos Aires, Argentina; Lima, Perú; Bogotá, Colombia; and Kingston, Jamaica on February 1-7. The Secretary will engage with regional partners to promote a safe, prosperous, energy secure, and democratic hemisphere. Throughout his travel, Secretary Tillerson will ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Lima | 26 January, 2018 | Topics: News, Press Releases
The United States strongly rejects the call by Venezuela’s illegitimate Constituent Assembly for snap presidential elections before April 30. This vote would be neither free nor fair. It would only deepen, not help resolve, national tensions. It would not reflect the will of the Venezuelan people, and would be seen as undemocratic and illegitimate in ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Lima | 24 January, 2018 | Topics: News | Tags: Venezuela
Location: Santiago de Surco, Lima, Peru Event: We remind U.S. citizens that in response to recent threat information, and until further notice, Embassy personnel are temporarily required to utilize vehicles to commute to and from the Embassy. Walking, running and bicycling to and from the Embassy are strictly prohibited. Additionally, commercial areas in close proximity ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Lima | 16 January, 2018 | Topics: Alert
Ultramarathon legend Dean Karnazes will travel to Peru, January 6–15, as a U.S. Department of State
Sports Envoy . Karnazes will engage Peruvian communities, including some of the country’s top runners, senior sports and youth officials, blind athletes, and indigenous people. In Lima, Karnazes will share his expertise with the Pan American Games committee as it plans ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Lima | 2 January, 2018 | Topics: Press Releases | Tags: Dean Karnazes
December 19, 2017 In response to recent threat information, and until further notice, Embassy personnel are temporarily required to utilize vehicles to commute to and from the Embassy. Walking, running and bicycling to and from the Embassy are strictly prohibited. Additionally, commercial areas in close proximity to the Embassy (highlighted area in red) are off ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Lima | 19 December, 2017 | Topics: Security & Emergency Messages
President Donald J. Trump Announces a National Security Strategy to Advance America’s Interests
NATIONAL SECURITY & DEFENSE Issued on: December 18, 2017 A NEW NATIONAL SECURITY STRATEGY FOR A NEW ERA: Less than a year after taking office, President Donald J. Trump is unveiling a new National Security Strategy that sets a positive strategic direction for the United States ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Lima | 18 December, 2017 | Topics: News
THE PRESIDENT: Thank you. When I came into office, I promised to look at the world’s challenges with open eyes and very fresh thinking. We cannot solve our problems by making the same failed assumptions and repeating the same failed strategies of the past. Old challenges demand new approaches. My announcement today marks the beginning ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Lima | 6 December, 2017 | Topics: Press Releases | Tags: Jerusalem
John J. Sullivan Deputy Secretary of State George C. Marshall Center Washington, DC December 4, 2017 Thank you, Ambassador Kozak. Good morning, everyone. Thank you for being here today. I’m delighted to be here, honored to be able to speak before you. Each year on November 25th, we commemorate the International Day for the Elimination ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Lima | 4 December, 2017 | Topics: Press Releases
The U.S. Embassy in Lima received information on Wednesday, November 29 regarding road closures on the Pan-American Highway in the northern part of Peru. The roads are being blocked by protesting agricultural workers. These roadblocks are affecting travel between some cities in the north including: Mancora, Piura, Talara, and Tumbes. At this time, we have ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Lima | 29 November, 2017 | Topics: Messages for U.S. Citizens
November 28, 2017 The United States strongly condemns North Korea’s launch of what is likely an intercontinental ballistic missile into the Sea of Japan, indiscriminately threatening its neighbors, the region and global stability. The DPRK’s relentless pursuit of nuclear weapons and the means to deliver them must be reversed. Together the international community must continue ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Lima | 29 November, 2017 | Topics: Press Releases | Tags: North Korea
Ambassador Krishna R. Urs swore in 43 new Peace Corps Volunteers, who will live and work for the next two years in Peru and work on community development projects. The new group will be part of the almost 170 Peace Corps volunteers who work in ten Peruvian regions, and will be assigned to the regions ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Lima | 10 November, 2017 | Topics: News
The United States Embassy in Lima invites Peruvian cultural institutions to submit proposals to the 2018 Ambassadors Fund for Cultural Preservation contest, which opens two calls for proposals this year: one for projects requesting funds between $24,000 and $174,000, and another for projects that request funds from $200,000 to $979,000. Each call has its own ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Lima | 3 November, 2017 | Topics: News, Press Releases
STATEMENT BY HEATHER NAUERT, SPOKESPERSON October 27, 2017 The United States welcomes the Lima Group’s leadership in addressing the deteriorating situation in Venezuela. The Lima Group’s recent declaration in Toronto – including its support for the provision of humanitarian assistance for the Venezuelan people, condemnation of electoral abuses and call for electoral reform including a ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Lima | 27 October, 2017 | Topics: Press Releases
Ambassador Urs is a career member of the United States Diplomatic service, having joined the diplomatic service in 1986. Coincidentally, Ambassador Urs was assigned to the Economic Affairs section in Lima, Peru, from 1996 to 2000.
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Lima | 25 October, 2017 | Topics: Ambassador, News | Tags: Ambassador Kris Urs
The Government of Peru will conduct a national census on Sunday, October 22 from 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. The Peruvian government has instructed Peruvian citizens and residents to remain in their place of residence throughout the day to ensure they are registered by a census surveyor from Peru’s National Institute of Statistics (INEI). Anyone ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Lima | 20 October, 2017 | Topics: Messages for U.S. Citizens | Tags: census
U.S. Department Of State Office of the Spokesperson For Immediate Release Statement By Heather Nauert, Spokesperson October 19, 2017 The United States condemns the Venezuelan government’s latest anti-democratic action: requiring newly elected governors to submit to the illegitimate Constituent Assembly to be sworn into office. The use of this illegitimate, parallel institution to take over ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Lima | 19 October, 2017 | Topics: News | Tags: Venezuela
On October 18, the Embassy welcomed our new Ambassador-Designate, Krishna “Kris” Urs, and the Embassy staff took the opportunity to give him a team T-shirt to cheer for Peru’s national soccer team. Ambassador-Designate Urs first visited Peru in 1979, traveling through various regions of the country with his university friends in Quito, and returned to ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Lima | 18 October, 2017 | Topics: News | Tags: Ambassador Kris Urs
Presidential Proclamation Honoring the Victims of the Tragedy in Las Vegas, Nevada HONORING THE VICTIMS OF THE TRAGEDY IN LAS VEGAS, NEVADA – – – – – – – BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA A PROCLAMATION Our Nation is heartbroken. We mourn with all whose loved ones were murdered and injured ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Lima | 2 October, 2017 | Topics: Press Releases | Tags: Las Vegas
Ambassador Brian A. Nichols and Peru’s Minister of Culture Salvador del Solar announced that the winning project for the State Department’s Ambassadors Fund for Cultural Preservation (AFCP) 2017 is the proposal submitted by the Ministry of Culture for the preservation of an Ichma culture pyramid at the Mangomarca archaeological site in San Juan de Lurigancho. ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Lima | 29 September, 2017 | Topics: News | Tags: 2017, Ambassador Brian A. Nichols, Ambassadors Fund for Cultural Preservation
The U.S. Embassy is proud to announce the Peruvian Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative (YLAI) 2017 Fellows cohort. The YLAI program demonstrates the United States’ commitment to increased trade and investment in the region. These programs, in the words of Vice President Mike Pence, “bring even more of our business culture of entrepreneurship and ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Lima | 21 September, 2017 | Topics: News
Ambassador Brian A. Nichols visited the 13 towers of Chankillo, the oldest astronomical observatory in the world, winner of the Ambassador’s Fund for Cultural Preservation in 2016 for $125,000. The project was selected from a field of around thirty projects for the preservation of Peruvian cultural heritage. The Ambassador’s visit came as part of the ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Lima | 17 September, 2017 | Topics: News | Tags: 2017, Ambassador Brian A. Nichols, Ambassadors Fund for Cultural Preservation
During National Hispanic Heritage Month, we celebrate the accomplishments of Hispanic Americans who have helped shape our great Nation. We are grateful for the many contributions Hispanic American men and women make to our society and the vibrancy they weave into our American culture. From America’s earliest days, Hispanic Americans have played a prominent and ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Lima | 13 September, 2017 | Topics: President of the United States, Press Releases | Tags: Donald J. Trump, National Hispanic Heritage Month
Press Statement Rex W. Tillerson Secretary of State Washington, DC September 11, 2017 Today we remember the victims of the terrorist attack of September 11, 2001, and honor the heroes who valiantly saved many lives that day, even sacrificing their own. Their courage on that day remains an example of the character of the ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Lima | 11 September, 2017 | Topics: News
Deputy Chief of Mission Mark Wells attended the 23rd Convention of Bi-National Centers in Tarapoto, San Martín, to meet with more than 100 leaders and representatives from Peruvian-American Institutes and Cultural Centers, to promote the strategic alliance that exists between these institutions and the U.S. Government. The Peruvian-American Institutes and Cultural Centers, also known as ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Lima | 6 September, 2017 | Topics: News | Tags: advisors, Bi-National centers, BNC Convention, cultural, DCM, institutes, Mark Wells, Peruvian-American, students, teaching, understanding
Amb. Brian A. Nichols shared the main accomplishments of 15 years of the de-centralization process in Peru with regional governments, ministers, and representatives from the Presidential Council of Ministers, and delivered a toolkit and lessons learned to government representatives. Minister of Environment Elsa Galarza represented the Council of Ministers and expressed gratitude to the U.S. ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Lima | 6 September, 2017 | Topics: News | Tags: Amazon, Amazonas, authorities, children, de-centralization, development, Elsa Galarza, growth, health, infant, Lamas, legislative, Loreto, Madre de Dios, malnutrition, Minister of Environment, public, regional, San Martin, sanitation, school, Ucayali
Yuraki Urasaki works at Google as a Senior Manager of Personal UX (User Experience.) She leads the UX teams working on educational products for teachers and students, as well as innovative technology products that combine hardware and software for interactive use. Ms. Urasaki led sessions on UX user-focused design at SENATI in the Cercado de ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Lima | 28 August, 2017 | Topics: News | Tags: Google, Yukari Urasaki
The next opportunity to join the Department of State as a Foreign Service Officer (diplomat) will be in October 2017! The computer-based Foreign Service Officer exam will be offered in Lima on the afternoon of Monday, October 2, 2017 and the morning of Wednesday, October 4, 2017. For detailed information on pursuing a career in ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Lima | 24 August, 2017 | Topics: Messages for U.S. Citizens | Tags: 2017, Foreign Service Officer Test, FSOT
On August 16, the Peruvian Government declared a state of emergency for Cotabambas due to ongoing protests. During a state of emergency, large social gatherings are prohibited, access to certain areas may be restricted, curfews can be imposed, and a greater police presence can be expected. The declaration is valid for 30 days. Due to ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Lima | 22 August, 2017 | Topics: Security & Emergency Messages | Tags: Cotabambas
Before starting your non-immigrant visa application, we suggest reviewing the following “visa myths” that we published on our Facebook and Twitter accounts. Remember that the U.S. Embassy is the only official source of information on visas to the U.S. Applicants for non-immigrant visas (B1/B2) do not necessarily need to speak English to obtain a visa. ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Lima | 21 August, 2017 | Topics: Consular Affairs, News
Press Statement Heather Nauert Department Spokesperson Washington, DC August 30, 2017 The United States condemns the call by Venezuela’s illegitimate Constituent Assembly for trials of the political opposition, including members of the democratically-elected legislature, on charges of treason and alleged involvement in Venezuela’s economic crisis. Venezuela’s economic situation is the result of the misguided ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Lima | 17 August, 2017 | Topics: News | Tags: Barcelona, condemns, constitution, corruption, crimes, criminalizing, crisis, democracy, dissent, elections, fear, free, humanitarian, injustice, legislature, Maduro, opposition, people, political, prisoners, repress, treason, Venezuela
Today, Nicolas Maduro requested a phone call with President Donald J. Trump. Since the start of this Administration, President Trump has asked that Maduro respect Venezuela’s constitution, hold free and fair elections, release political prisoners, cease all human rights violations, and stop oppressing Venezuela’s great people. The Maduro regime has refused to heed this call, ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Lima | 11 August, 2017 | Topics: News | Tags: Venezuela
The United States considers the Venezuelan National Constituent Assembly the illegitimate product of a flawed process designed by the Maduro dictatorship to further its assault on democracy. The process was rigged from the start, from the irregular manner in which the election was decreed to the government’s refusal to permit voters to object to plans ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Lima | 3 August, 2017 | Topics: News
Meet the U.S. Ambassador to Peru, Brian A. Nichols, at an American Citizen Town Hall on Wednesday, August 16 at 4 p.m. in the U.S. Embassy in Lima, Peru. All U.S. citizens and immediate family members are welcome to attend. The Ambassador will discuss health issues including the Zika virus, disaster preparedness, and the U.S. ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Lima | 1 August, 2017 | Topics: Messages for U.S. Citizens | Tags: Ambassador Brian A. Nichols, Disaster preparedness, Town Hall, zika
Today, the U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) designated the President of Venezuela, Nicolas Maduro Moros, pursuant to Executive Order (E.O.) 13692, which authorizes sanctions against current or former officials of the Government of Venezuela and others undermining democracy in Venezuela. These sanctions come a day after the Maduro government ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Lima | 31 July, 2017 | Topics: News | Tags: U.S. Department of the Treasury, Venezuela
On behalf of the United States, congratulations to the people of Peru on the 196th anniversary of your independence. The United States and Peru enjoy a mutually beneficial relationship based on the shared values of democracy, security, and human rights. We share an agenda to promote economic prosperity and strengthening the ties between our two ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Lima | 28 July, 2017 | Topics: News | Tags: Peruvian Independence Day, Rex Tillerson
The Peruvian Government has declared a state of emergency in certain parts of Cusco and Puno regions due to ongoing strikes. During a state of emergency, large social gatherings are prohibited, access to certain areas may be restricted, curfews can be imposed, and there will be a greater police presence. Due to the indefinite nature ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Lima | 20 July, 2017 | Topics: Security & Emergency Messages
Press Statement Heather Nauert Department Spokesperson Washington, DC July 17, 2017 The United States applauds the courage and determination of Venezuelans who exercised their rights to freedom of expression, association, and peaceful assembly in defense of their democracy on July 16. Yesterday’s vote was a massive repudiation of the proposed National Constituent Assembly, which ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Lima | 18 July, 2017 | Topics: Fundamental Freedoms, Human Rights, News | Tags: affirmation, assembly, association, attackers voices, Caracas, condemn, constitution, defense, deplore, elections, fair, free, freedom of expression, governments, institutions, justicie, life, loss, message, peaceful, people, repudiation, rights, undermine, Venezuela, violence, vote
Ambassador Brian A. Nichols, accompanied by Peru’s First Lady Nancy Lange and the Director of Operations for the Volunteer Firefighter Corps of Peru, Brigadier Fernando Campos, presented 30 firefighting suits and 30 pairs of boots valued at approximately $45,000 to the volunteer firefighters of El Callao, Chosica, and Santa Anita. The U.S. Southern Command Humanitarian ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Lima | 18 July, 2017 | Topics: Ambassador, Emergency Services, Human Rights, News | Tags: Ambassador Nichols, boots, Callao, Chosica, COERs, donation, equipment, firefighters, humanitarian assistance, mobile, Santa Anita, Southern Command, suits, training, volunteer, vulnerable population
Two ongoing protests are causing disruptions for travelers in Cusco and throughout the Chinchero District. While flights are operating at Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport, access to the airport is intermittent. Additionally, land based transportation networks, including roads and rail lines, are frequently impassable due to the size and nature of these protests. Peru and ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Lima | 12 July, 2017 | Topics: Demonstration Notices | Tags: Cusco, Protests, Sacred Valley
The U.S. Embassy in Lima has received reports from the Peruvian National Police regarding protests in Chinchero District of Cusco Department on July 12 and 13th. The protests will be organized by the Consejo de Coordinación Regional (CCR) regarding the timeline for the completion of the Chinchero Airport project. Peru Rail has cancelled rail service ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Lima | 11 July, 2017 | Topics: Demonstration Notices | Tags: Chinchero, Cusco, Protests
Ambassador Nichols hosted a diplomatic reception to celebrate U.S. Independence Day at his residence on July 5. The Ambassador and his wife Geri Kam received Peruvian President Pedro Pablo Kuczynski, his wife Nancy Lange, Foreign Minister Ricardo Luna, representatives of the Peruvian government, the business sector, and civil society, as well as members of the ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Lima | 11 July, 2017 | Topics: Ambassador, Culture, Deputy Chief of Mission, embassy, Events, Featured Event, News | Tags: 4th of July, Ambassador, Deputy Chief of Mission, diplomatic corps, Geri Kam, Gumbiner, Independence, Nancy Lange, NIchols, Ricardo Luna
Peruvian students Liseth Curasi of Cusco, Natalie Valdivia of Arequipa, Pamela Gómez of Cusco, Manuel Chirinos of Callao, William Aguilar of Cusco, and Luiz Nizama of Callao received scholarships from the U.S. Embassy in Peru to attend the Institute of the Americas Science Camp from July 9-22 at the University of California San Diego (UCSD). ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Lima | 11 July, 2017 | Topics: Education, Environment, News | Tags: camp, engineering, innovation, Lego, robot, science, scientific, technology, UCSD
The U.S. Embassy in Lima has received reports from the Peruvian National Police that demonstrations occurring in and around Cusco could last up to several weeks. These actions are part of a labor dispute between the government and educators. Travelers should take into consideration that there may be disruptions to transportation services during this time. ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Lima | 3 July, 2017 | Topics: Demonstration Notices
President Donald J. Trump spoke today with President Pedro Pablo Kuczynski of Peru to discuss bilateral and regional issues. President Trump discussed with President Kuczynski the new United States policy on Cuba. The two leaders affirmed the strong bilateral relationship between the United States and Peru. They also discussed the terrible situation in Venezuela
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Lima | 19 June, 2017 | Topics: News
Ambassador Brian Nichols recognized two Peruvian cadets on June 16 on their admission to the Class of 2021 at service academies in the United States, and congratulated their parents and family members. Peruvian Naval cadet César Villalobos Mendoza was accepted to the United States Naval Academy in Annapolis, Maryland, and Peruvian Air Force Officer School ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Lima | 19 June, 2017 | Topics: News
Today the Governments of Peru and the United States concluded a Child Protection Compact (CPC) Partnership aimed at strengthening the efforts of the Peruvian state and civil society to combat child trafficking. The U.S. – Peru CPC Partnership, signed by Minister of Foreign Affairs Ricardo Luna Mendoza and U.S. Ambassador to Peru Brian A. Nichols, ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Lima | 15 June, 2017 | Topics: News
On June 9th, Ambassador Brian A. Nichols wished the crew of the Peruvian Navy submarine B.A.P. Pisagua success in its participation in the Diesel Electric Submarine Initiative (DESI) between Peru and the United States. Peru has deployed submarines to the U.S. 14 times as part of DESI, more than any other partner nation. During the ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Lima | 10 June, 2017 | Topics: News
Press Statement Rex W. Tillerson Secretary of State Washington, DC June 7, 2017 In recognition of LGBTI Month, the Department of State affirms its solidarity with the human rights defenders and civil society organizations working around the world to uphold the fundamental freedoms of LGBTI persons to live with dignity and freedom. We also recognize ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Lima | 8 June, 2017 | Topics: News, Press Releases | Tags: LGBTI
President Donald J. Trump spoke with Prime Minister Theresa May of the United Kingdom today. The President offered his condolences for the brutal terror attacks on June 3 in central London. He praised the heroic response of police and other first responders and offered the full support of the United States Government in investigating and ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Lima | 5 June, 2017 | Topics: News
Ambassador Brian A. Nichols announced new humanitarian assistance from the United States Agency for International Development’s Office of Foreign Disaster Assistance (OFDA) to benefit 6,000 residents of La Libertad and Lambayeque regions of Peru. The Ambassador stated, “We are proud to collaborate in these efforts. Our countries are allies and we stand together.” He made ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Lima | 5 June, 2017 | Topics: News, Press Releases
The U.S. Embassy in Lima has received reports from the Peruvian National Police regarding planned protests in Urubamba and Chincheros on May 30 and 31. Travelers should take into consideration that there may be disruptions to transportation services. For up to date information, please visit the Peruvian Tourist and Travel website here. Demonstrations in Peru ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Lima | 26 May, 2017 | Topics: Demonstration Notices | Tags: Chinchero, Cusco, Protests
The U.S. Embassy in Lima has received reports from the Peruvian National Police regarding potential protests in Chinchero District in the immediate future. Disruptions to transportation services are likely, so Peruvian authorities recommend that tourists carefully consider any scheduled to travel to the Sacred Valley or Machu Picchu. Travelers can contact the Peruvian Tourist Assistance ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Lima | 23 May, 2017 | Topics: Demonstration Notices, Messages for U.S. Citizens | Tags: Chinchero, protesta
Jackelynne is 31 years old, has a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering and a Bachelor of Arts in Spanish Translation and Interpretation from Rutgers University, a Master of Science degree in Aerospace Science from Embry-Riddle and a Master of Science from Georgia Tech, and has worked as an engineer for NASA in ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Lima | 22 May, 2017 | Topics: News
Acting Administrator of the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) Wade Warren visited Peru May 10-12 to meet with government authorities and advance USAID’s work in helping Peru to take on illicit activities and promote sustainable and inclusive development. On May 11, Acting Administrator Warren and U.S. Ambassador to Peru Brian A. Nichols met ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Lima | 15 May, 2017 | Topics: News
President Donald J. Trump spoke today with President Pedro Pablo Kuczynski of Peru to address the deteriorating political and economic crisis in Venezuela. President Trump underscored that the United States will work together with Peru in seeking to improve democratic institutions and help the people of Venezuela. President Kuczynski expressed his gratitude for President Trump’s ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Lima | 6 May, 2017 | Topics: News, Press Releases | Tags: Donald J. Trump
The United States has allocated nearly $3,300,000 to support the Peruvian government-led flood relief efforts during the flooding and mudslides that occurred in March and April 2017. The USAID Office for Foreign Disaster Assistance (OFDA) sent technical experts to Peru to carry out damage assessments and humanitarian needs, and to assist in coordinating the delivery ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Lima | 18 April, 2017 | Topics: News
President Donald J. Trump met today with President Pedro Pablo Kuczynski of Peru to discuss ways to deepen the close collaboration between the United States and Peru. President Trump underscored the continued United States commitment to expanding trade and investment ties with Peru and others in the Asia-Pacific region. The leaders reiterated the two countries’ ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Lima | 24 February, 2017 | Topics: News, Press Releases, U.S. Agencies
