Container Buenaventura–Callao
A short Pacific route that skips the canal.
South America · Colombia ⇄ Peru
International movers between Colombia and Peru
Peru is a short Pacific sailing from Buenaventura, and it can also be reached overland through Ecuador. For Peruvians heading home, Law 30001 can free their household goods from taxes.
Colombia ⇄ Peru
A move from Colombia to Peru travels by container from Buenaventura to Callao, by road through Ecuador or by air to Lima. Peruvians returning after three years abroad can use Law 30001 once, which exempts household goods up to USD 50,000 and one vehicle up to USD 50,000.
How your move travels to Peru
Callao is the main port of South America’s Pacific coast, with frequent services from Buenaventura. The Pan-American Highway is an alternative for medium volumes.
Overland via Ecuador
Truck along the Pan-American, with transit paperwork at each border.
Air to Lima
For urgent or small shipments.
- Arrival: Seaport: Callao
- Arrival: Airport: Jorge Chávez, Lima
- Arrival: Land border: Tumbes, from Ecuador
Two routes for household goods in Peru
SUNAT offers broad relief for returning Peruvians and a general household goods regime for Peruvians and foreigners.
- Law 30001: Peruvians with at least three years of continuous residence abroad, usable once.
- Under it, household goods up to USD 50,000 and one vehicle up to USD 50,000 enter tax-free, plus work equipment.
- A Returning Migrant Card is required to request the benefit from SUNAT.
- Those who do not qualify can use the household goods regime, which pays a single flat rate on value.
- A valued inventory and passport showing migration records.
What not to pack for Peru
- Plants, seeds and soil.
- Perishable food.
- Firearms without authorization.
- New goods in commercial quantities.
Moving back from Peru to Colombia
From Callao goods reach Buenaventura on a short sailing, or travel overland through Ecuador to Ipiales. We help you choose between Law 1565 and DIAN’s standard household goods regime.
How moving to Colombia worksQuestions about moving to Peru
Can I move to Peru by road?
Yes, through Ecuador on the Pan-American Highway; we handle the transit paperwork at each border.
What is the Returning Migrant Card?
It is the document that certifies a returning Peruvian and that SUNAT requires to apply Law 30001 benefits.
Does a foreigner moving to Peru pay tax on household goods?
They can use the general household goods regime, which charges a single flat rate; we review it against your visa.
Which port do goods arrive at?
Callao, next to Lima, with frequent sailings from Buenaventura.