Humanitarian actors responded to more than 40,000 arrivals at the northern border in Tumbes, ahead of the introduction of a humanitarian visa on 15 June for Venezuelans wishing to enter Peru.
A week after the introduction of the humanitarian visa for Peru, on 22 June, the response was also increased in Tacna, where a large number of persons started gathering in front of the Chilean consulate to obtain the newly introduced tourist visa.
There are currently more than 850,000 Venezuelan citizens in the country, a majority of which are living in Lima.
Nevertheless, increasing numbers are being reported in other regions of the country.
KEY FIGURES
Above 850,000 Venezuelans living in Peru
Above 285,000 Asylum claims
Above 490,000 Applications (granted and in process) to the PTP (Permiso Temporal de Permanencia)
Almost 1,420,000 Venezuelans arrived in or transited through Peru since 2017