The Foreign Office has warned UK tourists face being “detained” for breaking a little-known visa rule in South America. UK tourists heading outside the European Union for holidays in South America have been warned over rules in Peru.
UK holidaymakers could be ‘detained’ if they do not honour visa rule. The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) gave Britons some updated information on visas and told holidaymakers: “You can travel to Peru without a visa for tourism or short visits. If you are travelling for any other reason, check the requirements with the Peruvian Consulate General in the UK (in Spanish).
“When you arrive in Peru, you will normally get permission to stay for up to 90 days in a 180-day period. The 180-day period is calculated from the date of your first entry into Peru. Immigration officials can grant you a maximum of 183 days in a 365-day period as a visitor or tourist.”
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The FCDO added: “If you overstay, you will get a fine and you could be detained.” FCDO advises against all but essential travel to areas within 20km south of the Putumayo River and the border between Peru and Colombia (Loreto region) except for The Amazon River and the area of the triple border with Brazil and Colombia from and including the towns of Caballococha in Peru up to the actual triple border at Santa Rosa de Yavari town.
FCDO advises against all but essential travel to the Valley of the Apurímac, Ene, and Mantaro Rivers, also known as the VRAEM region, too. “We advise against all but essential travel to these two areas for safety and security reasons,” the FCDO said.
Machu Picchu is considered a very safe area to visit, although, from a safety perspective, it’s important to be aware of the altitude sickness and to always take care when hiking and ensure you have the proper gear, with some of the Inca Trail hikes offering steep inclines and uneven terrain.
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