Visitor Visa Renewal

In order to expedite the renewal process of those applicants who have had or currently have a valid B1/B2 visa, the U.S. Embassy in Lima has a visa renewal process for qualified business and tourism visa applicants.  Applicants who meet all of the requirements for expedited renewal benefit from a shorter waiting period and faster processing of their application.

Please note, however, that previously holding a valid B1/B2 visa does not automatically guarantee re-issuance.  It is now required for applicants to have a brief interview with a Consular Officer.

A Peruvian citizen who is living in Peru may qualify for the visitor visa (B1/B2) renewal program if:

• The applicant is 18 years old or older;
• The applicant currently has an unexpired, ten-year B1/B2 visa or a ten-year B1/B2 visa that expired less than 12 months before the appointment date;
• The applicant is applying for another B1/B2 visa;
• The applicant has never been denied a visa in the past;
• The applicant has not had their most recent B1/B2 visa lost or stolen; and,
• The applicant has complied with the immigration laws and regulations of the United States in the use of his or her prior visas.

Applicants will be required to apply through the normal application process if:

• The U.S. visa expired over a year ago;
• The passport is damaged;
• The applicant must travel immediately
• The applicant is a domestic employee and traveling as such;

Applying for the Visa

Please review the following FIVE STEPS below before beginning your visa application:

Step 1: Follow this link to find out How to Apply.

Step 2: Complete the online DS-160 online application.

Step 3: Schedule an appointment through the U.S Visa Service under the Visa Renewal classification.

Step 4: Gather the required documentation.

Step 5: If you have ever been arrested and/or have a criminal conviction, medical ineligibility, or have been denied entry into or deported from the United States, you will be required to furnish documents relating to your situation in support of your application.

We always recommend that individuals apply for visas well in advance of their proposed date of travel.  No assurances regarding the issuance of visas can be given in advance.  Therefore, final travel plans or the purchase of non-refundable tickets should not be made until a visa has been issued and you have received your passport via DHL.  Please note that some cases may require additional administrative processing that adds to the time required to process your visa application.