Peru
Regulations on entry, stay, residence, and treatment access for people living with HIV
The categories of restriction are:
- No restrictions on entry or staying.
Restrictions on entry to Peru
We found no evidence of any official restrictions on entry to Peru based on HIV status.
According to UNAIDS and the US Department of State, there is no evidence that Peru has entry restrictions based on HIV status.
The General Consulate of Peru in Santiago, Chile provides a list of supporting documents that should be included with a visa application for tourism and for business, and none of those documents makes reference to HIV or the general health of the applicant.
The visa application form published by the General Consulate of Peru in Santiago, Chile does not contain questions or fields in relation to any health condition or status.
Restrictions on short-term stay in Peru
We found no evidence of any official restrictions on short-term stay in Peru based on HIV status.
According to UNAIDS and the US Department of State, there is no evidence that Peru has HIV-related restrictions on short-term stay.
The official website of the Government of Peru provides a list of supporting documents that should be included with the application for a work permit for up to 60 days and none of those documents makes reference to HIV or the general health of the applicant.
Restrictions on long-term stay in Peru
We found no evidence of any official restrictions on long-term stay in Peru based on HIV status.
According to UNAIDS and the US Department of State, there is no evidence that Peru has HIV-related restrictions on long-term stay.
The official website of the Government of Peru provides a list of supporting documents that should be included with an application for a two year temporary residence and none of those documents makes reference to HIV or the general health of the applicant.
According to the information available on the website of the General Consulate of Peru in Rio de Janeiro, other resident visas do not require any health certificate.
However, to obtain nationality, applicants should present an affidavit of health status (see articles 19, 20, 21 of the Supreme Decree N.DS 002-2021).
Treatment access in Peru
The following summarises available information on access to healthcare for people living with HIV in Peru. There is some evidence that non-nationals are restricted from accessing treatment in the same way as nationals.
Antiretroviral medication can be imported for personal use.
IOM reports that access to healthcare for non-nationals in Peru is mainly provided through a mix of public and private sectors. Non-nationals, including tourists and expats, are typically advised to secure private health insurance due to the decentralised and sometimes limited public health infrastructure. Public healthcare is overseen by several entities, including the Ministry of Health (MINSA) and EsSalud, with the latter providing services to insured workers.
For low-income individuals, Seguro Integral de Salud (SIS) offers free or low-cost services, but non-residents often face challenges due to documentation requirements, such as the need for a foreigner ID. However, exceptions are made for certain cases, including those related to health conditions like HIV, where non-residents may be granted temporary coverage under the SIS.
While urban areas like Lima have a higher concentration of health services, rural areas face significant resource shortages, which impacts access for everyone, including non-nationals. Private insurance is therefore highly recommended to cover gaps in care, especially for specialised treatments.
In October 2024, the Peruvian Congress approved a bill that proposed to incorporate, on an exceptional and temporary basis, non-resident migrants and refugees diagnosed with HIV into the coverage of the Comprehensive Health Service (SIS). In November, the law was published in the official gazette and entered into force.
Sources
The HIV Justice Network's Global HIV Criminalisation Database
Visit the Peru page on the Global HIV Criminalisation Database to see more information about known HIV criminalisation laws in this country, an overview of how the laws are used, and any significant advocacy developments.
UNAIDS Global AIDS monitoring data
This information about access to HIV services comes from UNAIDS https://lawsandpolicies.unaids.org/, a platform to view data on HIV-related laws and policies. This is information provided by national authorities and civil society and may contradict other sources.
Migrant populations
| Laws/policies enable documented migrants to access HIV services under the same conditions as citizens | Yes |
| Laws/policies enable documented migrants to access HIV services under the same conditions as citizens implemented (countries with such laws/policies) | Yes |
| Laws/policies enable undocumented migrants to access HIV services under the same conditions as citizens | Yes |
| Laws/policies enable undocumented migrants to access HIV services under the same conditions as citizens implemented (countries with such laws/policies) | Yes |
| Migrants are able to access HIV services | Yes |
Refugees and asylum seekers
| Laws/policies enable asylum seekers to access HIV services under the same conditions as citizens | Yes |
| Laws/policies enable asylum seekers to access HIV services under the same conditions as citizens implemented (countries with such laws/policies) | Yes |
| Laws/policies enable refugees to access HIV services under the same conditions as citizens | Yes |
| Laws/policies enable refugees to access HIV services under the same conditions as citizens implemented (countries with such laws/policies) | N/A |
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