IMPORTANT NOTICE

Unprecedented levels of rainfall have affected the area of Cusco in Peru. There are number of tourist and locals that have become isolated in certain areas as Aguas Calientes next to Machu Picchu. The Peruvian Government has declared State of Emergency in the Cusco region and is taking urgent measures to evacuate the tourists affected. For the purpose, it has implemented an “aerial bridge” with 11 helicopters. Priority is being given to those persons in ill condition, elders over 60 years, infants, mothers and the rest of them. Up to now 27 January, The Embassy of Peru has not information regarding Australian citizens that may be affected or injured. Nonetheless, the Embassy of Peru suggests those interested in additional information to contact DFAT (02 - 62611111), Consular Operations.

Weather reports suggest the rains may continue in the coming days in Cusco and it would be advisable to refrain from making immediate plans to visit the area.

IMPORTANT NOTICE

TO THE PERUVIAN CITIZENS AND PUBLIC IN GENERAL, DUE TO THE STRONG FLUCTUATION BETWEEN THE AUSTRALIAN DOLLAR AND THE US DOLLAR, NECESSARY ADJUSTMETS TO THE CONSULAR FEES HAVE BEEN MADE, SINCE THE 1ST OF DECEMBER 2009.

IT IS CONVENIENT TO UNDERLINE THAT FURTHER READJUSTEMT TO OUR CONSULAR FEES COULD HAPPEN PERIODICALLY. FOR THAT REASON, WE KINDLY REQUEST YOUR ATTENTION IN THIS MATTER BY CHECKING OUR WEB SITE OR BY PHONE: 92626464 Y 92791499.

SPECIAL ATTENTION SHOULD BE PAID BY THOSE PERSONS OR COMPANIES SENDING THEIR REQUESTS BY POST MAIL.