Consulates in Arequipa

  • 10 missions
  • 9 countries
  • most embassies are in Lima

Embassies and consulates in Arequipa

Missions of 9 countries are based in Arequipa, 10 in all (1 consulate general, 1 consulate and 8 honorary consulates). The embassies to Peru are in Lima, about 765 km away.

Public holidays in Arequipa

Public holidays in Peru

  • Immaculate Conception

    Tuesday

  • Battle of Ayacucho

    Wednesday

  • Christmas Day

    Friday

The missions in Arequipa close on Peru’s public holidays, the next being Immaculate Conception (Inmaculada Concepción) on Tuesday 8 December 2026, Battle of Ayacucho (Batalla de Ayacucho) on Wednesday 9 December 2026 and Christmas Day (Navidad) on Friday 25 December 2026.

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Foreign missions in Arequipa

Among the countries with a mission in Arequipa are Chile, France, Austria, Brazil, Switzerland, Germany, Italy and the Netherlands. Of Peru’s neighbours, Chile and Brazil are represented in Arequipa.

Types of mission in Arequipa

By type, Arequipa has 1 consulate general, 1 consulate and 8 honorary consulates. Of these, the 8 honorary consulates in Arequipa offer limited help: honorary consuls work part-time and normally cannot issue visas or full passports.

Other cities in Peru

Outside Arequipa, missions in Peru are found in Lima (61), Cusco (6), Iquitos (4), Tacna (2), Trujillo (1) and Piura (1).

Frequently asked questions

How many embassies and consulates are in Arequipa?

There are 10 foreign missions on record in Arequipa: 1 consulate general, 1 consulate and 8 honorary consulates.

Which countries have a consulate or embassy in Arequipa?

Missions from 9 countries are based in Arequipa, among them Chile, France, Austria, Brazil and Switzerland.

Is there an embassy in Arequipa?

No. The embassies to Peru are in Lima, about 765 km away; Arequipa has consulates and honorary consulates.

When are the missions in Arequipa closed?

The missions in Arequipa close on Peru’s public holidays, the next being Immaculate Conception (Inmaculada Concepción) on Tuesday 8 December 2026, and on each mission’s own national day.