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Peru business visa

Some travellers can enter Peru without a visa for business. Conditional exemptions cover citizens of China, India and Morocco. A separate business travel card exemption also exists.

Ways to get a Peru business visa

  1. Visa-free business visit

    No visa needed

    Certain nationalities qualify for visa-free business visits, but the eligible nationalities are not identified.

  2. Business exemption with a qualifying visa or residence permit

    No visa needed

    Citizens of China and India qualify if they hold a qualifying visa or residence permit from a Schengen Area member state, Australia, Canada, the United Kingdom or the United States.

    Stay
    Up to 180 days within any 365-day period.

    Passports that qualify (2)

  3. Business exemption with a qualifying foreign visa

    No visa needed

    Citizens of Morocco qualify if they hold a valid visa issued by a Schengen Area member state or the United States.

    Stay
    Up to 183 days within any one-year period.

    Passports that qualify (1)

  4. Business visa

    Visa needed

    Business travellers who need a visa must obtain one.

Who needs it

Business travellers who do not qualify for an applicable exemption need a visa.

Who doesn't

Some nationalities have a business visa exemption. Citizens of China, India and Morocco can also qualify through specified foreign documents. Eligible business travel card holders have a separate exemption.

Good to know

  • The nationalities covered by the general business exemption are not identified.
  • Business visits are mentioned, but permission to take a job in Peru is not described.

Questions

Do I need a business visa for Peru?

Business travellers who do not qualify for an applicable exemption need a visa. Some nationalities have a business visa exemption. Citizens of China, India and Morocco can also qualify through specified foreign documents. Eligible business travel card holders have a separate exemption.

What are the ways to get a business visa for Peru?

There are 4 options: Visa-free business visit (no visa at all); Business exemption with a qualifying visa or residence permit (no visa at all); Business exemption with a qualifying foreign visa (no visa at all); Business visa (a visa from an embassy).

Who can go to Peru without a business visa?

Certain nationalities qualify for visa-free business visits, but the eligible nationalities are not identified. Citizens of China and India qualify if they hold a qualifying visa or residence permit from a Schengen Area member state, Australia, Canada, the United Kingdom or the United States. Citizens of Morocco qualify if they hold a valid visa issued by a Schengen Area member state or the United States.

Does my passport change whether I need a business visa for Peru?

Yes. Rules depend on the country that issued your passport. Open the Peru visa page and choose your passport for a plain answer.

Can a business visa for Peru be refused?

Yes. Officials can refuse a visa or entry, even after you apply. Give true answers, bring the documents asked for, and keep proof of your onward trip and money.

Where do I check the latest Peru business visa rules?

On Peru's official immigration or foreign ministry website, or at its embassy. Rules change, so check close to your trip.

Can I change my business visa once I am in Peru?

Often you cannot switch visa type inside the country. Ask the immigration office before you travel if you might need to.

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