IMPORT REGULATIONS

Pets

If you are importing your dog or cat into Peru, you will require the following documents:

• An application with your details and those of your pets respectively.
• An original animal health certificate issued by the official authority from the country of origin.
• A record of your pets latest vaccinations (including Canine Parvovirus, Canine Distemper, Canine Hepatitis and Leptospirosis for dogs and Feline Panleukopenia for cats).
• Both cats and dogs will also need to be vaccinated against rabies. This must be done when the pet is aged 3 months or older.
• A record of deworming (both internal and external) which should be performed within 15 days prior to departure.

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Free to Import

Tobacco (restricted to travellers 18 years and over)

One of the following:

• 20 packets of cigarettes;
• 50 cigars; or
• 250 grams of tobacco.

Alcohol (restricted to travellers 18 years and over)

• 3 litres of liquor.

Currency

• Funds of US$10,000 or its foreign equivalent and over must be declared.
• A maximum of US$30,000 or its foreign equivalent may be imported into Peru.

Other Goods

• Goods for personal use, and gifts not exceeding US$500 in value.
• A comprehensive list of permissible personal goods may be found at SUNAT.

Prohibited

The following are goods which cannot be brought into the country

• Used clothing and footwear not owned by the traveller.
• Drinks labelled 'pisco' that have been manufactured outside Peru.
• Used auto parts.

Restricted

These goods are strictly regulated, and in most cases require a permit prior to arrival

• Agricultural products.
• Flora and fauna.
• Items of cultural heritage.
• Medical and dental equipment.
• Weapons and ammunition.

For further information, please visit the National Superintendence of Customs and Tax Administration (SUNAT).