How Nigerians Can Get a Visa to Peru
About Peru
Peru is a country in South America that's home to a section of Amazon rain forest and Machu Picchu, an ancient Incan city high in the Andes mountains. Its capital which is Lima, located on its arid Pacific coast, has a preserved colonial center and important collections of pre-Columbian art.
Peru is an extremely bio-diverse country, and its main economic activities include mining, manufacturing, agriculture and fishing. The multi-ethnic Peru has an estimated population of 31.2 million (in 2015), including Amerindians, Europeans, Africans and Asians.
Sol is the currency in use, and the main spoken language is Spanish, although a significant number of Peruvians speak Quechua or other native languages. This mixture of cultural traditions has resulted in a wide diversity of expressions in fields such as art, cuisine, literature, and music.
Types of Peruvian Visa
There are a couple of visa types available to people who which to visit Peru, and they depend on the purpose for which the visit is intended.
- Tourist visa
- Business visa
- Transit visa
- Study visa
- Working Visa
Where to Go
There is currently no Peruvian embassy in Nigeria, The Peruvian embassies/consulates in Africa are in Algeria, Egypt, Kenya, Morocco, South African, Sudan, and Tunisha.
Email: [email protected]
Requirements
The following are required documents that should be provided when applying for a Peruvian business visa.
Visa application form completely filled (in block letters) and signed.
Recent passport sized photographs which captures the full face with a light background is required.
National passport with validity exceeding the expected return date, with at least two blank pages.
Copy of the passports data sheet (page on which the photo is located).
Copies of your previous visas (if any).
A cover letter stating the purpose of visit to Peru and itinerary.
Flight Itinerary with dates and flight numbers specifying entry and exit from Peru.
Health Insurance. Proof of health insurance covering international travel.
Foreign Exchange or Credit Card copy. Applicant must provide Foreign Exchange or Credit Card copy.
Hotel reservation for the duration of the intended stay in Peru.
A proof of your civil status (marriage certificate, birth certificate of children, death certificate of spouse if applicable).
Proof of legal stay (if the application is not presented in the country of origin).
Proof of sufficient financial means for the period of stay in Peru.
If you will be receiving financial support from a host or other sponsor in Peru, their bank statement would be required. Please provide a copy of that individual's bank statement. Please note that the invitation letter from your host should specifically state the types of support they will be providing (financial, accommodations, etc).
Original Business letter, signed by the inviting company on the company letter paper, providing information about the travel purpose, specifying the type and desired validity of the visa (ie. a one year multiple entry business visa). An ORIGINAL business invitation letter from the sponsoring company in Peru. The letter should be printed on company letterhead stationery, addressed to "The Consulate of Peru, Visa Section", and signed by a senior manager (an equivalent to Vice-President or above)
Proof of previous trade relations between the two companies, if any exists.
Certificate of employment (if employed).
If you are retired please submit proof of your retirement fund.
A certificate from your employer stating/allowing your business travel (if employed).
Trade register excerpt or the like (for self-employed).
Bank statement for the last 3 months.
Proof of group travel (if the travel is going to done in a group).
Trade License (first issued and present renewal).
Visa fees for Peruvian visa
According to each individual case the competent embassy may request for additional documentation.
For further information, and all types of visas, please call or visit the Peruvian embassy in Nigeria.
