All country guides
- Capital
- Lima (LIM)
- Dialing Code
- + 51
- Time Zone
- UTC / GMT – 5
- Language
- Spanish and Quechua
- Best Time to Go
- Region-dependent
- Currency
- Nuevo Sol (PEN)
Travel Tips
- Altitude sickness is common in cities that are high above sea-level. Take necessary precautions and remedies (coca is a local remedy)
- US Dollars (USD) may also be accepted
- The best time to visit most regions is June – August
- Many local dialects are spoken. English may be spoken at some hotels
- All water should be regarded as being potentially contaminated. Bottled water is available (agua con gas is carbonated; agua sin gas is plain)
Last updated 7 October 2026
Visa Guide
Foreign Representation in South Africa
The Peruvian Embassy - Consular Section
200 Saint Patrick Street, Muckleneuk Hill, Pretoria 0083
Telephone: 012 440 1030/1031
E-mail: consularsection@embaperu.co.za
Website: www.consulado.pe/es/pretoria
Hours: Monday - Friday, 09:00 - 13:00 (by appointment)
Public Holidays
2026
January: 1 - 2
April: 2 - 3
May: 1
June: 7, 29
July: 23, 28 - 29
August: 6, 30
October: 8
November: 1
December: 8 - 9, 25
Visa Requirements
South African passport holders do not require a visa for a stay of up to 90 days for tourism purposes
- If travelling for business, a visa is required. Applications to be made through the embassy
Entry Requirements
- Passport to have 6 months validity from date of entry to Peru, with 2 blank pages
- It is recommended to have proof of accommodation, return flights and sufficient funds available
Health / Vaccinations
Compulsory:
Yellow Fever
Recommended Travel Vaccines:
Hepatitis A & B, Rabies, Typhoid, Tetanus, Polio