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Foreign citizens who wish to visit Peru and
require a visa according to their country of origin may apply for a Tourist Visa if their purpose is tourism, recreation, or similar activities. This migratory status does not allow for immigration, permanent residence, or the performance of remunerated activities.
Requirements
- Complete the form in full as provided by the Peruvian Consulate. (DGC 005).
- Submission of a document proving your residence in the United States is required. Failure to provide such proof will result in the application being disregarded.
- For your application to be evaluated, your passport must be valid for at least six months from the date of entry into Peru; if this requirement is not met, the application will be rejected.
- Applicants applying with a Venezuelan passport are required to submit an FBI Criminal Background Check Certificate. (https://www.fbi.gov/how-we-can-help-you/more-fbi-services-and-information/identity-history-summary-checks)
- Round-trip ticket to Peru (boarding pass, electronic ticket, or reservation).
- Hotel reservation or tour package. If you will not be staying at a hotel, you must submit one of the following documents: a letter of invitation legalized by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Peru (Jr. Miro Quesada No. 263 – Pasaje Acuña No. 155, Lima), or a letter of invitation certified by a notary public in the State of Florida or Puerto Rico.
- Proof of sufficient financial means proportional to the length of stay in Peru: submit a recent copy of your bank statement for the last quarter (3 months). It must show consistent income and a positive balance.
- Copy of any previously issued tourist visa, if applicable.
- Personal interview, scheduled by the Peruvian Consulate.
- One (1) color passport-size photograph.
- Payment of the corresponding consular fee in cash (US$ 30.00).
| Costo |
| 30.00 Consular Soles (*) |
(*) A Consular Sol is equivalent to one US Dollar in local currency.
For local currency equivalents, see section
Consular Fees |
Process
- Scan the documents listed in the Requirements section (items 1 through 8) and send the files in a single PDF document to the email address: visas@consulado-peru.com, at least fourteen (14) business days prior to the travel date.
- Please bring items 9 through 11 on the day of your interview at the Consulate.
- If the evaluation of the submitted documentation is satisfactory, the Visa Department will inform the applicant of the date and time of the personal interview.
- After the personal interview, and if deemed appropriate, the applicant will be requested to pay the corresponding consular fee in order to proceed with the issuance of the requested visa.
Observations
- Submission of a visa application and the required documentation does not guarantee the automatic approval of a visa. Each application is individually evaluated by the Peruvian Consul.
- During the processing of the application, additional requirements may be requested.
- The information provided applies to general cases. If you require specific information not addressed on this page, please contact us at visas@consulado-peru.com
- If the visa is approved, the applicant must enter Peru within six months from the date of issuance; otherwise, the visa will lose its validity.