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Reviewed: 04 September 2009, 14:30 NZDT
Still current at:
08 November 2009
There is some risk to your security in Peru due to the threat from terrorism and violent crime and we advise caution.
There remains a threat of terrorism from the Shining Path group in remote coca growing areas in central Peru. As we advise against travel to and from Colombia across land borders, we also recommend particular caution in the border area with Colombia.
“Express” kidnappings, where individuals are held until they have been forced to withdraw money from a bank, have become more frequent. We advise New Zealanders travelling in Peru to be vigilant about personal security, especially in Lima and other major cities.
Protests and demonstrations are common in Peru, and have the potential to turn violent. We recommend you avoid such situations.
New Zealanders travelling or living in Peru should have comprehensive travel or medical insurance policies in place that include provision for medical evacuation by air.
New Zealanders travelling to or residing in Peru are encouraged to register their details with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade.
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Contact details are
Street Address El Golf 99, Oficina 703, (Casilla 112), Las Condes, Santiago, Chile
Telephone + 56 2 290 9800 Facsimile +56 2 458 0940
Email embajada@nzembassy.cl
Website New Zealand Embassy Santiago [external link]
Office hours Mon-Thu 0900 – 1300hrs, 1400 – 1700hrs; Fri 0900 – 1330hrs
Contact details are
Street Address Los Nogales 510, Piso 3, San Isidro, Lima 27, Peru
Telephone +51 1 422 7491 / +51 1 9940 0353 Facsimile +51 1 422 2999
Email alfonsorey@terra.com.pe
