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Peru Visa Guide: Eligibility, Documents & Process for Indians

Overview

There is something curious about this wonderful South American country. Peru is rich in natural beauty, it is calm and away from the worldly chaos, though it has a long history of civilizations and conflicts. Situated on the Western coast of South America, facing the majestic Pacific Ocean, Peru is one of the most unique travel destinations around the world, because of its rich natural and cultural heritage.

Peru shares its borders with Ecuador and Colombia in the North, Brazil in the East, and Bolivia and Chile in the South. And one of the most mesmerizing places in Peru is the capital city Lima. A bay, a mountain ridge and beautiful cities connected through the highway running parallel to the sea-shore, that is Peru for you!

The motto of Peru is ‘Firm and Happy for the Union’. People of Peru are really sweet, and their unique culture & culinary fervour adds a distinct charm in their hospitality. Also, if you are a sports enthusiast, you are in for a treat as the Pan American Games will be held in the capital city of Peru - Lima from July to September 2019. More than 8600 sportsmen will fight it out, to showcase their skills at 39 sports and 17 para sports. And more than 60,000 tourists from around the world will watch them as they qualify for the 2020 Tokyo Olympics.

But make sure that you get a travel insurance for Peru, before you embark on your journey to Peru. Outlined below is the Peru Travel and Visa Guide for Indian citizens.

Application Process

You can get a Tourist Visa or a Business Visa for Peru from the Embassy of Peru in New Delhi. The process and requirements are different for Tourist Visa and Business Visa. The other categories of Visa which fall under the purview of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Peru, might require additional processing and clearance from their headquarters in Peru. Here is a concise Peru tourist visa guide for Indian citizens.

TOURIST VISA:

If you wish to visit Peru only for recreational purposes, you can easily apply for a tourist Visa. The application for tourist Visa doesn’t validate a permanent residence, business activities and the purpose of immigration of the applicant. The requirements and process for the Tourist Visa is as per mentioned below.

Application Process:

The tourist Visa applications are to be submitted at the Embassy of Peru in New Delhi. This is the only authorised office for India, Bangladesh, Nepal and Sri Lanka, for issuing Peru tourist Visa. Make sure that your application is submitted here only.

The Embassy of Peru doesn’t accept Visa applications over email or courrier. It can be either in person or through an agent.

In case, your application is being submitted through an agent, the application will be processed upon the submission of the original file only.

The applicants from Bangladesh, Nepal or Sri Lanka, are required to furnish a Police Clearance Certificate along with the application.

The tourist Visa processing time is usually 4-5 days for Indian Nationals. Applications from other than Indian nationals might take around 10 days to be processed.

All the Visa applications are duly assessed and processed by the Peruvian Council and just submitting the Visa application doesn’t mean that you have received the Visa.

Holding a Yellow Fever Certificate is not mandatory for Peru Visa applications.

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.

In case the applicants are employed, they must furnish a No Objection Certificate from their employer. The NOC must mention the date of joining the organization, the purpose of visit and duration of the stay in Peru.

The tentative itinerary of tourist visit, hotel reservation details and round-trip ticket booking for Peru are also to be submitted with the application.

If required, the applicant might have to attach the personal ITR Form 16 (Income Tax Return for one year) with the application. Keeping it handy would make the process a lot easier.

The statements from your bank regarding your account as well as fixed deposits is also required as a proof of your financial solvency. And if the trip is sponsored, the proof of financial solvency of the sponsor is also required to be submitted.

If the applicant is taking a sponsored trip to Peru, the sponsor needs to take full responsibility for all the cost of boarding, lodging and/ or repatriation, if needed.

In case of a sponsored trip, the identity proof of the Peruvian/ Indian sponsor such as Peruvian DNI, Passport or Indian Aadhar Card are also to be submitted.

BUSINESS VISA:

If you wish to engage in business activities in Peru, then you must apply for a Business Visa. The business Visa is mandatory if you are planning to engage in commercial and contractual activities. Until and unless there is an agreement between your government and Peruvian government allowing business visits without a visa, you can not engage in business activity in Peru without a valid business Visa. The requirements and process for the Peru business Visa are as per this concise Peru business visa guide for Indian citizens.

Business Visa - Application Process:

The business Visa applications are also to be submitted at the Embassy of Peru in New Delhi. This is the only authorised office for India, Bangladesh, Nepal and Sri Lanka, for issuing Peru business Visa. So, you must submit your application here only.

All the Visa applications are duly assessed and processed by the Peruvian Council and just submitting the Visa application doesn’t mean that you have received the Visa.

The Embassy of Peru doesn’t accept Visa applications over email or courrier. It can be either in person or through an agent.

In case, your application is being submitted through an agent, the application will be processed upon the submission of the original file only.

The applicants from Bangladesh, Nepal or Sri Lanka, are required to furnish a Police Clearance Certificate along with the application. The applicants from Iran needs to submit their application to the Embassy of Peru in Turkey.

The business Visa processing time is usually 4-5 days for Indian Nationals. Applications from other than Indian nationals might take around 10 days to be processed.

Upon submission of the business Visa application, the Consular Section of the Embassy of Peru has the right to ask for more documents and even an interview with the applicant, depending on their needs.

Holding a Yellow Fever Certificate is not mandatory for Peru business Visa applications.

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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.

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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.

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