How to Get a Visa to the USA in Peru

Thousands of Peruvians come to the United States each year to study, work or visit. In the previous five years, more than 50,000 Peruvians have immigrated to the U.S to eke out a living. All Peruvian nationals, whether traveling for pleasure, business, study or attempting to gain temporary residency, must obtain a visa from the United States embassy located in Lima, Peru. The process can take weeks and involves an application and an interview, but immense rewards await those traveling to the U.S.

Things You'll Need

  • Proper visa application
  • $130.00 (U.S. dollars)
  • 5 x 5 cm full-faced photo
  • Passport
  • Birth certificate
  • Appointment with U.S. embassy
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Instructions

    • 1

      Determine which type of visa you will need. The U.S. has various applications for specific visas. Visiting the U.S. State Department website will assist you in determining which visa application you need.

    • 2

      Download from the state department website or obtain an application from the U.S. embassy in Lima, Peru. Fill out the application.

    • 3

      Make an appointment for your interview with the U.S. embassy in Lima, Peru. The average wait time is one to three days for an interview.

    • 4

      Bring your visa application, a Banco Continental receipt for $130.00, your photo glued or stapled to your application, birth certificate and any additional documentation that will support your visa, such as a marriage certificate or bank statements. Some visas require additional documentation, so inquire with the embassy.

    • 5

      Approval of your visa rests on the documentation you provided and the interview process. Approved visas will be delivered four to five days after the interview. If your visa is denied, you will be informed in writing as to the reason.

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