COVID-19 risks
Oct. 19, 2022, midnight
In light of the general improvement in the global infection situation and the fact that the G7 countries have already canceled the designation of levels by country and region, all the new coronavirus infectious disease risk information was announced on October 19. The world is uniformly set to level 1 (please be careful).
Aug. 24, 2022, midnight
On August 24, the infectious disease risk information for 41 countries was changed from level 3 (recommendation to avoid travel) to level 2 (please refrain from non-essential travel), and the infectious disease risk information for 55 countries/regions was changed to level 2. The level has been lowered from (Please refrain from unnecessary and non-urgent travel) to Level 1 (Please be careful).
July 25, 2022, midnight
On July 23, Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus of the World Health Organization (WHO) declared the global outbreak of monkeypox a "public health emergency of international concern." According to the WHO, more than 16,000 cases of monkeypox infection in 75 countries and regions have been reported so far, and the infection is spreading worldwide.
July 1, 2022, midnight
Although the infection status of the new corona varies depending on the situation in each country and region, the risk of death and aggravation has decreased, and deregulation at the water's edge and in Japan has also been seen, especially in countries where vaccination is progressing worldwide. I'm on the way. Based on these trends, the infectious disease risk information level is now available after comprehensively considering the actual conditions of each country / region, such as the status of infection, vaccination status, infectious disease control / medical system, and status of various measures in each country / region. Was reviewed.
May 26, 2022, midnight
Although the infection status of the new corona varies depending on the situation in each country and region, the number of new infections and deaths is declining worldwide, and the risk of death and aggravation is mainly in countries where vaccination is progressing. Is declining, and regulations are being relaxed at the water's edge and in Japan. Based on these trends, the infectious disease risk information level is now available after comprehensively considering the actual conditions of each country / region, such as the status of infection, vaccination status, infectious disease control / medical system, and status of various measures in each country / region. Was reviewed.
April 1, 2022, midnight
The level of infectious disease risk information should be reviewed after comprehensively considering the actual situation of each country / region, such as the number of newly infected people in each country / region, vaccination status, infectious disease control / medical system, and status of various measures. It was made. As a result, infectious disease risk information has been reduced from Level 3 "Recommendation for suspension of travel" to Level 2 "Please stop unnecessary and unurgent travel" in 106 countries.
Nov. 29, 2021, midnight
As the infection may spread further, please be informed and try to prevent the infection.
Nov. 29, 2021, midnight
As the infection may spread further, please be informed and try to prevent the infection.
Aug. 13, 2021, midnight
As the infection may spread further, please obtain the latest information and try to prevent the infection.
May 18, 2021, midnight
Coronavirus infections are still spreading worldwide, with more than 160 million confirmed infections and more than 3 million deaths worldwide. Although the number of infected people is decreasing in North America and Europe, the situation continues to require caution, such as the remarkable spread of infection in South Asia.
Based on this situation, the infectious disease risk information level in Cambodia, Sri Lanka, Seychelles, Saint Lucia, Thailand, East Timor, and Mongolia has been newly set to Level 2 by comprehensively considering various situations including the deterioration of the infection situation. "Please stop unnecessary and unurgent travel" has been raised to Level 3 "Travel Cancellation Recommendation".
Oct. 30, 2020, midnight
As the infection may spread further, please obtain the latest information and try to prevent the infection.
Local and national news
Information for the past 30 days.
Alert regarding chikungunya fever
Nov. 21, 2025, midnight Wide area information (infectious diseases)
● Chikungunya fever, which causes symptoms such as fever, joint pain, and rash, is prevalent in Central and South America, Africa, and Asia.
● Chikungunya fever is transmitted through the bite of a mosquito infected with the chikungunya virus, so in the above areas please be sure to take the preventive measures described below in 1(4), such as wearing long sleeves and using insect repellent spray.
● If you suspect you may be infected, please visit a medical institution as soon as possible.
Zika virus infection alert (updated)
Nov. 21, 2025, midnight Wide area information (infectious diseases)
● The number of cases of Zika virus infection, which causes symptoms such as fever and rash and can result in congenital disorders such as microcephaly in fetuses, has decreased globally since 2017, but infections continue to occur, albeit in small numbers, in Latin America, Africa, and the Asia-Pacific region.
● Zika virus infection is transmitted through the bite of a mosquito infected with the virus, so if you are in the above areas, please be sure to take the preventive measures listed below in 1(4), such as wearing long sleeves and using insect repellent spray.
● If you suspect you may be infected, please visit a medical institution as soon as possible.
Travel advisories from local embassies and consulates
Information from the past two weeks.
State of emergency declared in parts of Tacna province
Dec. 3, 2025, 5:50 a.m.
1. The Peruvian government has declared a state of emergency in parts of Tacna Province (the border area between Peru and Chile) for 60 days from November 29th in order to combat illegal immigration. Please be careful not to get caught up in unexpected trouble between security authorities and those seeking to enter the country near the Chilean border.
[Areas where a state of emergency has been declared]
Tacna Province, Tacna County, Palca Town, Tacna Town, La Yarada Los Palos Town
[Official Gazette (Spanish only): Decreto Supremo No135-2025-PCM]
https://busquedas.elperuano.pe/dispositivo/NL/2463985-1
2 The declaration will restrict some of the constitutionally guaranteed rights in the affected areas during this period, such as the inviolability of the home, freedom of movement, assembly, and personal freedom.
3 The Japanese government has issued risk information levels of 1 (take extreme caution), 2 (avoid non-essential travel), and 3 (avoid all travel) for various regions in Peru (risk information).
https://www.anzen.mofa.go.jp/info/pcinfectionspothazardinfo_261.html#ad-image-0
[Contact information]
Embassy of Japan in Peru, Consular Section
Av. San Felipe 356, Jesus Maria, Lima, Peru
Phone: (+51-1)219-9551
consjapon@li.mofa.go.jp
https://www.pe.emb-japan.go.jp/itprtop_ja/
Important Notice: Start of the Uniform Airport User Charge (TUUA) collection at Jorge Chavez International Airport (Lima International Airport)
Nov. 29, 2025, 6:20 a.m.
1. Based on discussions with the Peruvian government (Ministry of Transport and Communications (MTC), Supervisory Authority for Investment in Public Transport Facilities (OSITRAN), etc.), LAP has decided on the following TUUA collection start dates:
(1) International Transit (INT-INT)
Collection start date: Sunday, December 7, 2025
(2) Domestic Transit (DOM-DOM)
Scheduled collection start date: Thursday, January 1, 2026
* (2) The start date for collecting domestic transit fares may be postponed.
For more information about TUUA, please see the official LAP website.
LAP official website: https://www.lima-airport.com/cms/pasajeros/tarifa-aeroportuaria
2. Payment Methods (1) Online Payment (Recommended)
Advance payment can be made through the online payment platform posted on the LAP official website.
Online payment platform: https://pagotuua.lima-airport.com/
(2) Payment at airport counters The following payment methods are available:
・Dedicated payment counter ・Mobile POS (payment terminal)
・Payment by QR code
3. Inclusion of costs in air tickets
If LAP and the airline have agreed, the TUUA may be included in the airfare and you will not be required to pay it, so please check with your airline or ticketing source in advance to see if the TUUA is included in the airfare.
4. Other Notes (1) As airports may be crowded immediately after the system is launched, we strongly recommend that you make your payment in advance.
(2) After payment, please keep the receipt and other confirmation documents until boarding.
(3) The implementation of this system may change due to changes in the Peruvian system.
If there is any new information in the future, we will inform you via this email.
[Contact information]
Embassy of Japan in Peru, Consular Section
Av. San Felipe 356, Jesus Maria, Lima, Peru
Phone: (+51-1)219-9551
consjapon@li.mofa.go.jp
https://www.pe.emb-japan.go.jp/itprtop_ja/
