Peru
Location: South America
Visas & Permits
Visas & Work Permits
A press visa is recommended for any crew entering Peru with equipment. Press visas are free and can be easily obtained through a local Peruvian embassy. They typically take up to two weeks to process.
Please contact a local embassy, consulate or representative for more information. Alternatively, there are specialist companies that provide visa and immigration support to the media industry who may be able to assist.
Film Location Permits
City location permits require permission from the municipality.
Archaeological locations require permission from the relevant government ministry. Entrance fees also apply. Most permits need to be applied for at least two weeks prior to shooting. Allow up to a month for Machu Pichu. Some sites require permission of the local indigenous community.
Customs
For productions looking to bring in film equipment, Peru is an ATA carnet country.
When to Film
When to Film
Peru has a tropical climate, so sunlight hours vary minimally from summer to winter.
The country can be divided into three distinct geographic zones:
Coast. Peru’s southern coast has one of the driest deserts in the world, with high temperatures during the day and cool to cold nights. The central coast has hot, dry summers and cold, overcast winters with almost no rain. The northern coast is much more tropical, with warm sunny days throughout the year and mild temperatures at night.
Highlands. Most of the Andes have a typical high-altitude climate. April to October is the dry season, marked by long sunny days and cold nights. November to March is the rainy season, where heavy rains can cause delays. The extremity of the seasons and temperatures varies greatly, based on latitude and altitude.
Jungle. Lowland jungle areas are warm and humid, throughout the year, with rainfall varying only slightly between summer and winter. Heavy rains cause landslides, so be sure to allow for delays.
Peru is a predominately Christian country, so those holidays are observed.
Public Holidays
Public holidays may affect timing, availability and costs. See here for public holiday dates in Peru.
Costs & VAT
Locations, talent and services costs are inexpensive but, since little filming infrastructure exists, much of the key crew and equipment must be brought in from abroad.
The standard VAT rate in Peru at the time of writing is set at 18%.
Funding & Tax Incentives
Funding
Incentives
At the time of writing, this country does not have any filming incentives. However, up to date information on global filming incentives may be found on the Entertainment Partners' Production Incentives Map.
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