peruvian customs always have preferred to get your CdP out as that is much less work for them than filling out the duplicate SUNAT forms. But never have done it, never since my first peruvian entrance in 1986 when they still had the free Formulario Verde 015 para Turistas, so I wonder if this new ' rule' is not a way get some money in their pocket (Huaquillas always has been my less favorite peruvian borderpost)

Hi,

Doing some research I came across this thread from 2008. It's now 2010. Has anyone got any current info about wether one needs a carnet or not?

I'm not yet sure which border crossing I'll take. Either the PanAm one or the eastern one (Namballe/Peru to Chonta/Ecuador). What's the road like from La Chonta to Loja? Safety? And, I heard that it can be a bit rough once it's rained (early rainy season starting down here at the moment).

Why d'ya pick out such an old thread fella?

Nope, a carnet is NOT required. Can't help with the other questions.

Happy trails

Thans for the answer. I thought it'd be like that. Some friends passed in 2007 no carnet, and I've NEVER heard of any S-American country asking a carnet in the last 3 years – I was simply taken aback by this thread. Better ask than be stuck at a border :scooter: