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» 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» 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» 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» 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» 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» 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» 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» 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» Location: Peru (countrywide) Event: Today, roughly 470 Americans departed Peru, bringing the total number of repatriations to approximately 5,150. There are flights confirmed on April 5 and April 6. We will continue to work with Peruvian authorities and with the private sector to arrange additional flights and continue cooperating with the Peruvian authorities to secure …
Read More» 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» 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» The Department of State advises U.S. citizens to reconsider travel abroad due to the global impact of COVID-19. For more information, see the Department’s Global Health Advisory . April 6 Update: As of Monday, April 6, approximately 5,600 Americans have departed Peru. We have successfully brought U.S. citizens from Arequipa, Cajamarca, Chiclayo, Chimbote, Cusco, Huaraz, Ica, Iquitos, Lima, …
Read More» 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» 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» 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» 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» 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» 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» 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» 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» 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» 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» 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» 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» 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» Location: Peru (countrywide) Event: Peruvian President Martín Vizcarra announced on March 30 that Peru will extend curfew hours to 6 pm to 5 am for most of Peru, except Tumbes, Piura, Lambayeque, La Libertad, and Loreto regions with curfew hours in those areas beginning at 4 pm and ending at 5 am. Quarantine measures and …
Read More» 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» 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» 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» 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» 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» Location: Peru (country-wide) Event: There are no upfront costs for repatriation flights to the United States. You will need to reimburse the U.S. government after returning to the United States. Prior to boarding, you must sign a promissory note (also known as a DS-5528 ). Bringing a signed copy of your DS-5528 will speed up your …
Read More» 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» 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» 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» 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» 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» 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» 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» 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» 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» 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» 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» 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» 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» 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» 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» 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» 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» 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» 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» 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» 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» Location: Wuhan, China Event: There is an ongoing outbreak of pneumonia first identified in Wuhan, China, caused by a novel (new) coronavirus. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has issued a Level 3 Travel Notice for all of China. The Peruvian Ministry of Health (MINSA) reports there are no confirmed cases of the coronavirus in Peru. At Jorge Chávez …
Read More» 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» 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» 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» 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» 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» 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» Location: Coastline of Peru Event: MINCETUR is reporting unusually high tides along Peru’s coastline. To ensure citizens’ safety, Peruvian authorities will take security measures such as the closing of the Costa Verde highway. Actions to Take: Avoid the affected areas and routes. Find alternative routes to your destination. Monitor local media and government agencies, including …
Read More» 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» 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» 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» 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» Location: Peru Event: Peru is now enforcing its regulation that U.S. citizens must possess a passport valid for at least six months beyond the date of arrival to Peru. If your passport does not meet this requirement, you may be refused boarding by the airline at your point of origin or while transferring planes. Should …
Read More» The U.S. Embassy in Peru has received several inquiries regarding the entry requirement for U.S. Citizens travelling to Peru. Entry into Peru for short-term tourism (180 days) or business requires that your passport be valid for at least six months beyond your date of arrival to Peru. If your passport does not meet the requirements …
Read More» 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» 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» 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 …
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