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Diplomatic & Official Visas
 

Visas for Diplomats and Foreign Government Officials

Requirements for A, C-3 and G visa applicants:

1. Complete the online Form DS-160 at least 48 hours before your appointment. Be sure to upload your photograph into the application and print the confirmation page. If you are unable to upload your photo, you may bring a 2x2 inch photograph or pay to have the photo taken in the consular waiting area. For more information, please visit the Department of State's photo requirements page.

2. Come to Protocol Window, Monday, Tuesday or Thursday, from 2:30pm to 3:30pm and please be prepared to give the officer the following documents:

  • A Protocol or Diplomatic Note from the Peruvian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the applicant’s Embassy or International Organization requesting visa issuance and outlining the motive of travel as well as the planned length of stay.
  • The confirmation page of Form DS-160. Please note the confirmation page will have a barcode.
  • A 2 x 2 inch photograph, in case your photo did not upload correctly or does not meet the requirements.
  • A valid passport

Important:

  • G-4 visa applicants are also required to supply a presentation letter, issued by the International Organization, which must be sent via fax, to: 618-2722 (48 hours before the appointment)
  • It's not required for Diplomatic and Official visa applicants to personally submit the documents
  • Diplomatic passport holders are exempt from paying visa fees for all types of visas.  Official passport holders are not charged for official visas, but are required to pay visa application and reciprocal issuance fees if applicable, for all non-official visas.

 

Visas for Personal / Domestic Employees of A or G visa holders

Requirements for A-3 and G-5 visa applicants:

1. Complete the online Form DS-160 at least 48 hours before your appointment.  Be sure to upload your photograph into the application and print the confirmation page.  If you are unable to upload your photo, you may bring a 2x2 inch photograph or pay to have the photo taken in the consular waiting area.  For more information, please visit the Department of State's photo requirements page.

2. Schedule an appointment.  Please request your appointment by sending an email to the Non-Immigrant Visa Section: LimaNIV@state.gov.

3. Come to the appointment and please be prepared to give the officer the following:

  • All of the documents outlined on our A-3 and G-5 Information Page
  • The confirmation page of Form DS-160. Please note the confirmation page will have a barcode.
  • A 2 x 2 inch photograph, in case your photo did not upload correctly or does not meet the requirements.
  • A valid passport

Important:

  • G-5 visa applicants are also required to supply a presentation letter, issued by the International Organization, which must be sent via fax, to: 618-2722 (48 hours before the appointment)
  • A-3 domestic employee visa applicants of A-2 TDY visa holders are also required to provide written indication that the A-2 TDY trainee's U.S. military base / college is aware of the proposed A-3 domestic employee and supports the request

 

Updated: October 12, 2011