Peru business visa

The RREE table of visa exemptions shows, for each nationality, whether it is exempt for business as well as for tourism and transit. Several nationalities, Türkiye among them, are exempt for tourism and transit but not for business, so their citizens travelling for meetings, negotiations, trade fairs, inspections or to sign agreements need this visa. The RREE notes that the business visa is mandatory for anyone who will conclude a contract in Peru, even nationals who could otherwise travel freely. The visa is applied for at the Peruvian consular office in the country where the applicant is.

Consular sections publish their own checklists. A typical list, as published by a Peruvian consular section, asks for the consular form DGC 005, a valid passport, a return ticket, e-ticket or reservation, and a letter from your company describing the purpose and length of the visit and confirming that you have enough funds to cover all expenses in Peru. If the trip involves a specific Peruvian counterpart, add a letter from that Peruvian company giving the reason and length of the visit and its financial backing. Bring two colour passport photos and pay the consular fee.

The consul evaluates each application individually and may ask for additional documents during processing; presenting the file does not guarantee the visa.

Peruvian consulates serve applicants in person, generally by prior appointment; check how the consulate for your country books them. The fee is 30 consular soles, which the consulate converts into local currency using its consular rate. Plan the application well before travel, since the consul may request extra documents or an interview.

The business visa does not allow paid or lucrative activities in Peru or income from Peruvian sources. There are two exceptions: fees paid to a director of a company domiciled in Peru, and fees for a lecturer or international consultant under a service contract of no more than 30 continuous or cumulative days in 12 months. The maximum stay is 183 calendar days without extension, in one visit or several within 12 months of issue; exceeding it is fined under the migration regulations. Longer assignments or employment require a residence status from Migraciones.