🇵🇪 Is Peru safe to visit?
Daily safety index from official government advisories, plus the consular map of Peru: 39 diplomatic missions from 36 countries, local emergency numbers and language essentials.
Updated Sep 13, 2026 · Composite index recalculated daily from official government advisories.
What official sources say
Levels are normalized to Telcomia's 1–4 scale. Always read the full official advisory at the source.
What to know before traveling to Peru
Drawn from the linked official advisories — always check the full text at the source.
Trip essentials
- Travel insurance may be void if you visit areas where FCDO advises against travel
- Check FCDO advice for every destination on your route if travelling through the region
- Get insurance covering your full itinerary, planned activities and emergency expenses
- Passport valid for at least 6 months required to enter Peru; damaged passports may also be denied entry
- At land borders, ensure entry stamp is recorded in passport (physical or digital) or exit may be blocked
- Transit passengers at Jorge Chávez Airport must pay a 12.67 USD airport fee from 7 December 2025
- Fee can be paid online, at on-site payment kiosks, or through authorised airport agents along the transit route
Risk areas and situations
- Area within 20km south of the Putumayo River and Peru-Colombia border (Loreto region): avoid unless essential
- Exceptions in Loreto: the Amazon River and the triple-border zone from Caballococha to Santa Rosa de Yavari
- VRAEM (Valley of the Apurímac, Ene and Mantaro Rivers): avoid unless essential due to security concerns
Emergency numbers in Peru
Embassies and consulates in Peru
39 diplomatic missions from 36 countries, across 4 cities.
| Nationality | Missions | Cities |
|---|---|---|
| 🇦🇷 Argentina | 2 | Lima, Lima District |
| 🇪🇸 Spain | 2 | Lima |
| 🇬🇷 Greece | 2 | Lima |
| 🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates | 1 | Lima |
| 🇦🇹 Austria | 1 | San Isidro |
| 🇦🇺 Australia | 1 | Miraflores |
| 🇧🇪 Belgium | 1 | Miraflores |
| 🇧🇴 Bolivia | 1 | San Isidro |
| 🇧🇷 Brazil | 1 | Miraflores |
| 🇨🇦 Canada | 1 | Miraflores |
| 🇨🇭 Switzerland | 1 | Lima |
| 🇨🇳 China | 1 | San Isidro |
…and 24 more nationalities with diplomatic presence.
The full directory — addresses, phone numbers and locations on the map — is available in the Telcomia app.
Local language
The main local language in Peru is Spanish. The Telcomia app includes 16 emergency phrases in Spanish, with audio, ready to play when you need them.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Peru safe to visit right now?
The Telcomia Safety Index for Peru is 2/4 (Increased caution, level 2 of 4) as of Sep 13, 2026. It is a composite of official advisories from Spain, the United Kingdom and the United States, recalculated daily.
What is the emergency number in Peru?
The general emergency number in Peru is 105. Save it before you travel — with a Telcomia eSIM you can call for help without hunting for Wi-Fi.
How many embassies are there in Peru?
Telcomia tracks 39 diplomatic missions from 36 countries in Peru, across 4 cities. The full directory with addresses and phone numbers is in the Telcomia app.
Informational only
This page is general information, not a substitute for official government travel advice. Conditions can change quickly — always check your own government's latest advisory before and during your trip.
Advisory levels summarize official sources: Spain's MAEC, the UK FCDO (contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0) and the U.S. Department of State (public domain). Follow the links above for the full official text.