The Peruvian government modified the supreme decree that established as a requirement for entry to the country the complete scheme of vaccination against COVID-19, plus a molecular test negative, a measure that was in effect since Monday, September 20.
Through a new decree published this Friday, it is provided that Peruvians, resident foreigners and non-residents who arrive in Peru, will have to present a negative molecular test with a result date of no more than 72 hours before boarding their trip, regardless of the country of origin.
In addition, it establishes that “the presentation of the vaccination card of the country where it was vaccinated “.
In those considered of the modification, the government explains that “the progress in the vaccination process against COVID-19 it is different in each country; therefore, it is necessary to point out that the presentation of the vaccination card of the country where the passenger was vaccinated is not mandatory. ”
The decree also provides that those people who show symptoms of the COVID-19 Upon entering the national territory, they will enter mandatory isolation.
Travelers from South Africa
In addition, the government ordered that until October 3, 2021, the entry into the national territory of non-resident foreigners from the Republic of South Africa, or who have made a stopover in that country in the last 14 days, will be suspended.
In the case of Peruvians or foreigners residing in the country who arrive to the national territory from the African country “or who have made a stopover in this place”, they will carry out a “mandatory quarantine at their home, lodging or other temporary isolation center for a period of 14 calendar days, counted from the arrival to the national territory. “
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