Business Visa - Documents Required:
The applicant needs to hold a passport with minimum six months validity from the date of arrival in Peru. The photocopies of the passport needs to be submitted along with the application.
The applicant needs to submit two duly filled DGC 005 Form - hand-written or printed in black ink, to the embassy.
Along with the application, the applicant needs to attach 3 latest passport size photographs of 4.3 cm X 3.5 cm size. The face in the photograph should cover approx 70% to 80% area and the background of the image should be white.
The application also needs to have a cover letter signed by the applicant.
You also need an invitation letter from your business associate in Peru, in English or Spanish. The letter needs to be mailed directly to consular@embassyperuindia.in or faxed on +91-11-4616 3301, by your business associate.
A letter from your organization, mentioning the company profile and purpose of the travel is also to be furnished along with your application.
You need to attach the proof of registration of your organization and a letter from any recognized organizations such as FICCI, ASSOCHAM, FIEO, APEDA, etc., confirming your organization’s registration too.
Along with the application, you need to attach the details of hotel reservation and round-trip ticket booking for Peru.
Your personal bank statements for the last 3 months, income tax receipt for the last financial year and salary slips for the last 6 months are also required for obtaining a business Visa.
Important Update for Indian Citizens
If you are an Indian national with an ordinary Indian passport, holding permanent residence OR if you have a visa with at least 6 months’ validity from USA, UK, Canada, Australia or any of the 26 Schengen countries of Europe; you don't need a temporary visa for Peru for the maximum 180 calendar days’ stay. From March 2017, the Indian citizens fulfilling these criteria, are exempted from the mandatory tourist visa. These 180 days’ stay may be a continuous stay or in the form of multiple visits in a year. The conditions of stay shall be determined by the immigraiton officers at the port of entry.
So, you need to be very careful about the eligibility criteria, visa processes and documents required along with the application. And the above mentioned details are the processes and documents required for the tourist visa and business visa only. If you wish to migrate to Peru as an artist/ designated worker/ resident worker/ student/ working professional/ religious worker/ investor/ immigrant, you must first get in touch with the Peruvian Migratory Authority.
Fees for Peru Visa:
The typical Single/ Multiple Entry Visa for 90 days, is valid for one year and the visa application fee is INR 2250 for both tourist and business Visa.
FAQs
What are the types of visas offered by the Peruvian government?
Even though the visa types offered by the Peru government can be mainly divided into business and tourist visas, some of the other sub-types include artist visa, appointed worker visa, student visa, catholic religious visa, independent investor visa, independent professional visa, among others.
What are the fees for obtaining a Peruvian visa?
The fees for Peruvian visa are INR 2250, which is common for both business and tourist visas.
How important is travel insurance while travelling to Peru?
Travel insurance is not mandatory, but its importance cannot be undermined. In case of unforeseen circumstances, travel insurance can save you from the brunt of overwhelming financial losses, such as through accidents and more.
What is the best time to travel to Peru?
Owing to the tropical conditions in the region, the best time to visit the region is during the dry season, which is between May and October.
Frequently Asked Questions
Here is a list of commonly asked questions while applying for visa.
What kinds of medical coverage’s are provided??
The following medical expenses are covered:
- Travel insurance includes medical expenses, repatriation, and emergency medical evacuation. Even dental care expenses such as acute anesthetic treatment of teeth are covered.
What is a deductible?
“Deductible”means a cost-sharing requirement under this policy, that provides that the insurer will not be liable for a specified rupee amount or percentage of claim amount or number of days or number of hours, as specified in the policy schedule and which will apply before any benefits are payable by the insurer. A deductible does not reduce the sum insured and is applicable per event, upto the specified limits mentioned.
What Is Not Covered Under the Travel Insurance Plan?
- Medical Expenses (inclusive of Repatriation and Emergency Medical Evacuation), Daily Allowance in case of hospitalization, Compassionate Visit benefits, the following will not be payable for Any pre-existing condition, Routine examinations, Expenses for rest or recuperation at spa/ health resort/ sanatorium, Pregnancy (including childbirth, miscarriage, abortion or related complications ) or treatment relating to the removal of physical flaws or anomalies (cosmetic treatment or plastic surgery).
- Cosmetic surgery, unless such cosmetic surgery is rendered medically necessary as part of treatment for accidents and burns whilst being abroad.
- Suicide, attempted or wilfully self inflicted injury or illness, mental disorder, anxiety, stress or depression, venereal disease, alcoholism, drunkenness or the abuse of drugs, or any loss arising, directly or indirectly, from any injury, illness, death, loss, expense, or other liability attributable to HIV and/or any HIV related illness including AIDS and/or any mutant derivative or variation thereof however caused.
- Treatment which could be reasonably delayed until the Insured’s return to India, which will be decided jointly by the treating Physician and the Emergency Assistance Service Provider and shall be in accordance with accepted standards of medical care.
- The Insured taking part in naval, military or air force operations; war and nuclear perils.
- Insured engaging in air travel unless he or she flies as a Fare Paying passenger in an aircraft licensed to carry passengers.
- Participation of the Insured in winter sports, mountaineering and such other professional sports or any other hazardous or potentially dangerous sport for which the Insured members are adequately trained, physically fit and using proper equipment. and that too only if specifically agreed and mentioned in the policy schedule.
- Hazardous occupation, or if engaged in any criminal or illegal act.
- Medical Expenses in respect of Experimental, investigational or unproven treatments or treatments which are not consistent with or incidental to the diagnosis and treatment of the positive existence or presence of any Illness for which confinement is required at a Hospital. Any Illness or treatment which is a result or a consequence of undergoing such experimental or unproven treatment.
- Naturopathy treatment.
- Non Allopathic treatment e.g. - Ayurvedic, Yogic, Homeopathic, Unani treatment(s).
- Under no circumstances shall this insurance contract be deemed to provide cover and no liability be incurred to pay any claim or provide any benefit hereunder to the extent that the provision of such cover, payment of such claim or provision of such benefit would expose us to any sanction, prohibition, or restriction under United Nations resolutions or the trade or economic sanctions, laws or regulations of the European Union, United Kingdom, United States of America India
What Is Covered Under Travel Insurance?
Loss of passport and documents:
Reimbursement of actual expenses incurred in connection with obtaining a duplicate or fresh passport or reasonable cost of replacing/obtaining the stolen documents/ tickets if the passport belonging to the Insured / Insured Person be lost
Home Fire Insurance Contents Home Burglary Insurance (contents):
Cover against any loss or damage of the Contents at Home of the Insured in India caused by Fire and Allied perils or through burglary and/or housebreaking while the Insured is on a trip abroad.
Hijack Distress Allowance
Payment of distress allowance in case of hijack of a common carrier for more than certain number of hours whilst on the trip. You can easily avail the allowance by filing a claim online through Travel Insurance cover online process.
Medical Expensesinclusive of Repartration and Emergency Medical Evacuation
If you are sick or injured during the journey, your medical expenses can prove to be costly. In such cases, Travel Insurance cover greatly helps. The insurance company also offers a cashless settlement with the network hospitals or you can also opt for the reimbursement process within 30 days of hospitalization.
Legal Expenses
Payment of legal costs and expenses incurred by the Insured towards claims from third Parties for compensation in respect of death or disablement arising due to an injury whilst on a trip abroad.
Personal Accident
Payment of compensation if the Insured sustains accidental bodily injury during a trip resulting in death or Permanent Total Disablement or Permanent Partial Disablement within 12 months of occurrence of such injury.
Trip Cancellation/Or Interruption
Payment towards the non-refundable prepaid payments incurred on the trip being cancelled and additional cost of transportation in case of Interruption: due to medical problems, personal employment problems or natural disasters or other listed reason in policy wordings.
Trip Delay
Reimbursement of additional expenses if trip is delayed beyond a period, due to airline problems, medical problems, personal employment problems or natural disasters.
Daily Allowance in case of Hospitalisation
Payment of daily allowance for the days the Insured is hospitalised beyond a specified number of days, as mentioned in the Policy Schedule, for which a valid claim is admissible under the Policy whilst on a trip abroad.
Emergency Accommodation
Payment of compensation for the additional cost of emergency accommodation if the Insured/ Insured Person could not stay in the accommodation originally booked due to fire flood, earthquake, storm, hurricane, explosion, outbreak of major infectious diseases.
Why do I need Travel insurance?
During a trip there are chances of unfortunate events such as loss of checked in baggage, medical emergency, loss of passport that can spoil your international trip, be it business or leisure. Travel insurance can protect you from such events ensuring that you are left stuck in foreign land.