Whether you’re planning to hike the iconic Inca Trail, explore Machu Picchu, volunteer, study abroad or move to Peru for work, it’s important to get the right travel or international health insurance for yourself and your family. With comprehensive coverage, you can enjoy your adventure with peace of mind knowing you’re protected from unexpected medical, legal or financial issues.
Political system: Parliamentary Republic
Capital: Lima
Surface area: 1,285,220 km²
Population: 32.17 million
Languages spoken: Spanish, Quechua, Aymara
Currency: Nuevo Sol
Do you need a visa to visit Peru?
For most travelers, including citizens from the US, UK, Canada, Australia and the EU, a tourist visa is not required for stays of up to 90 days. All you need is a passport valid for at least six months beyond your planned stay.
If you wish to extend your stay, you can apply for an extension through Peru’s immigration office (Migraciones) in Lima, located at Avenida España, Cuadra 7, in the Breña district.
We recommend checking with your local Peruvian embassy for the latest visa requirements and travel advisories.
Vaccines and Safety in Peru
Vaccination
- Vaccines and compulsory certificates: Only a yellow fever vaccination certificate is required for travelers aged over 6 months coming from an endemic area. Yellow fever vaccination is also strongly recommended for travelers to rural areas.
- Recommended vaccines and certificates: For adults, don’t forget vaccines against tetanus, polio, hepatitis A & B, meningitis A & C, and for at-risk groups: tuberculosis and rabies. For children, don’t forget vaccinations against diphtheria, tetanus, whooping cough, polio, tuberculosis, measles, mumps, rubella, hepatitis A & B (long-stay), meningitis A & C (long-stay for travelers aged 18 months and over), typhoid (long-stay for travelers aged 5 years and over).
- Local diseases: In Peru, the following diseases are common: Amoebiasis, spider, snake, fish and scorpion bites, roundworm, cholera, yellow fever, Chagas disease (trypanosomiasis), hepatitis A & B, leishmaniasis, sexually transmitted diseases, malaria, polio, rabies, AIDS, tetanus, tuberculosis, typhoid.
Is Peru safe for travelers?
While Peru is a popular destination, travelers should stay alert, especially in urban centers and remote areas. Petty theft can be common in crowded places like markets or buses. In more rural areas, infrastructure can be limited and access to healthcare may be delayed.
Why do you need international health insurance in Peru?
Healthcare in Peru isn’t the same everywhere. While cities like Lima have modern hospitals, rural areas often lack reliable care. And in private clinics, treatment can be expensive with upfront payment required.
Plus, for many visa types, proof of health insurance is mandatory to access both public and private healthcare.
Benefits of having an international health insurance in Peru
- Emergency medical care and hospital coverage
- Access to private clinics and English-speaking doctors
- Repatriation if you need treatment abroad
- Coverage for adventure sports like hiking and surfing
- 24/7 multilingual support
Mondassur can help you choose your international health insurance by helping you compare the different offers on the market. Depending on your profile, we can offer you different types of travel insurance, international student insurance and expatriate insurance.
