Peru travel essentials: advice, plugs, emergency numbers
Before you visit Peru: travel advice level, plug type A/B/C, 220V, emergency 911, currency PEN.
Travel advice (UK FCDO)
Avoid non-essential travel to parts Updated 2026-11-06
Latest change (original, English)
New information about Pope Leo XIV’s visit to Peru from 11-16 November, including increased security measures and travel disruption (’Warnings and insurance’ page).
New information about Pope Leo XIV’s visit to Peru from 11-16 November, including increased security measures and travel disruption (’Warnings and insurance’ page).
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⚠️ This is the UK government’s assessment. Rules for your passport (visa, entry) can be different — check your own government’s official travel advice too.
CapitalLima
CurrencyPEN
LanguagesAymara, Quechua, Spanish
Calling code+51
Emergency numbers911 · 106 · 111 · 117
Plug typesType A, Type B, Type C
Voltage220 V
Driving sideRight
Population34M