Basic Travel Requirements for Ghanaians visiting
Peru
Travelers are required to fulfill the following requirements in order to
apply for a Peruvian Visa.
- A duly completed visa application form
- A valid passport
- Round Trip Ticket
- Hotel Reservation, Tourist Package Reservation or Invitation Letter
- Proof of sufficient funds
- In some countries, a personal interview
- In some countries, a proof of legal residency
- Passport photos
- Application fee
Peru Visa for Ghanaians
Facts about Peru
Peru is well known for its ancient history which encompasses archeology, ruins, dusty remnants, and museums. This makes visitors in Peru feel a little closer to the past after leaving the country. There are close to 5,000 archeological sites in the country and the existence of many of them still remain a mystery to the ordinary eyes. Peru is also very popular for its’ biodiversity and natural resources. The country has 158 protected natural parks and 84 of the 117 life zones around the world. Parks and nature reserves around the country are home to one-third of the world’s species of birds, 3,500 species of reptiles, 4,000 types of butterflies, pink dolphins, jaguars, and other primates. Tourists also have the luxury of visiting attractive beach resorts and attending festivals during their time in the country.
The tourism industry in Peru is the third-largest industry in Peru, besides the fishing and mining industries. Peru is one of the most visited countries in South America and, as a result, tourism in Peru is growing faster than in other countries on the continent. The annual growth rate of the industry is in fact estimated to be at 25% for the past five years.
Drug-related crimes are harshly treated as drug-smugglers are made to face long prison sentences. The majority of the products made with animals or plants are made from illegal means and could involve protected or endangered species. Tourists are advised not to buy any products made with animals and plants. It is also illegal for artifacts to be exported.
Tourists from North America, Australia, Japan, Thailand, and the European Union can visit Peru without a visa for stays of up to 183 days. Russians are granted entry without a visa for stays of up to 90 days.
Foreigners should avoid unlit and unpopulated areas, especially at night as tourists are often the target of petty thieves. Pickpockets are very common in the city, don’t go around with wallets, instead, use a neck purse.
Types of Peru Visa
| Types of Visa | Processing Time | Duration of Stay |
|---|---|---|
| Tourist visa | 5 – 7 days | 183 days |
| Business visa | 5 – 7 days | 183 days |
| Work visa | 5 – 7 days | Variable |
| Student visa | 5 – 7 days | 90 days |
General Requirements for Peru Visa
- A duly completed visa application form
- A valid passport
- Round Trip Ticket
- Hotel Reservation, Tourist Package Reservation or Invitation Letter
- Proof of sufficient funds
- In some countries, a personal interview
- In some countries, a proof of legal residency
- Passport photos
- Application fee
Peru Tourist Visa Eligibility &
Requirements
- This is the type of visa issued to persons who intend to visit Peru for tourism purposes.
- Travelers need a passport valid for at least half a year with at least 2 free pages in the visa section when entering Peru.
- The maximum stay in Peru on a tourist visa is 183 days (per year).
- You can’t extend your tourist visa once you have entered Peru.
- Peruvian tourist visa are single entry visa only.
- Like in most countries around the world, you are not allowed to work on a tourist visa.
- South Africans can get a tourist visa at the airport or any other Peruvian border without applying for it at an embassy or consulate.
- This option is not available to Ghanaians.
Peru Business Visa Eligibility &
Requirements
- This is type of visa issued to Ghanaians traveling to Peru for business purposes.
- Anyone travelling to Peru for business has to apply for a business visa at a Peruvian Consulate before entering the country.
- Holders of this visa are able to attend business meetings and sign contracts and agreements while in Peru.
- The Peruvian business visa is a multiple entry visa and entitles its holder to enter Peru within a time period of 12 months from the date of issue.
- The maximum stay on a business is 183 days per year, but the consulates abroad reserve the right to grant visas for shorter stays.
- Peruvian business visa can’t be extended.
- Applicants must provide a letter from the company sponsoring the business trip during application.
- The specific purpose of the trip must also be clearly indicated.
Peru Student Visa Eligibility &
Requirements
- People going to Peru to study will need a student visa.
- Students wanting to intern (without payment) at a Peruvian company also have to apply for a student visa.
- Note that the Peruvian educational institution or training facility has to be recognized by the Peruvian Ministry of Education or the National Assembly of University Rectors.
- In some cases “short-term” students and participants of study abroad programs don’t have to apply for a student visa.
- You should contact the nearest Peruvian consulate to check if this exception applies to you.
- While Peruvian Consulates in the US still issue student visa for three-month stays (which can be extended once you entered Peru), Peruvian Diplomatic Missions in other countries don’t issue Student Visa anymore.
- Students or interns have to enter Peru on a tourist visa and then change their immigration status at Peru’s immigration office.
- Students need to present an enrollment certification issued by a recognized educational institution.
- Interns will present an official letter from the foreign university or higher education institution, legalized by the Peruvian Consulate (or stamped with an Apostille) and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
- Proof of sufficient financial resources to fund your studies or internship in Peru is also required.
Peru Work Visa Eligibility &
Requirements
- If you want to work in Peru you will need a special visa called “el Carné de extranjeria” which could be translated as “Foreign Resident ID Card”.
- With the “Carné de extranjeria” you are allowed to work in Peru and you don’t have a limit on the number of days you can stay.
- However you will need to pay $20 US Dollars a year and an initial fee of $200 US Dollars.
- Other than being married to a Peruvian or having Peruvian family, to apply for the Carné de extranjeria you will need to have a contract with a company that wants to hire you.
- The contract must be for a year minimum.
- Unfortunately it is more complicated for companies to hire a foreigner than to hire a Peruvian and they are only allowed to hire a certain amount of foreigners to their company.
- An initial application fee of $49.90 applies to this visa.
- The process of applying for the Carné de extranjeria can be a bit complicated and the procedure is not always the same for everyone.
- So, make sure that you ask about the details of the procedure at the immigration office.
- Not all officials speak English, so if you aren’t fluent in Spanish make sure you bring someone who can translate for you.
- Peru has no special visa for volunteers. Travelers planning to volunteer in Peru will enter the country on a tourist visa and are allowed to volunteer (without payment) at a charitable organization or institution for a maximum of 183 days.
Peru Visa Fees
Tourist visa
160.00 (USD)
Business visa
160.00 (USD)
Work visa
160.00 (USD)
Student visa
160.00 (USD)
Peru Visa Application Centres & Embassies in
Ghana
Accra
Plot 16, 1st Circular Road, Accra
embaperu-acra@rree.gob.pe
(+233) 303 938 177