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How to get a Peru visa from Seychelles
Visa types, fees, processing times and application requirements for Seychellois passport holders travelling to Peru.
Visa types & fees
3 visa options for travelling to Peru.
Business visa
Processing time5-10 business days
Validity12 months
Fee (approx.)$160
Student visa
Processing time5-10 business days
Validitymore than 90 days
Fee (approx.)$160
Tourist visa
Processing time5-10 business days
Validity183 days
Fee (approx.)$160
Application requirements
Documents Seychellois applicants need to provide.
- Original, signed passport valid for at least six months on entry, with at least one blank passport page available for Peru visa stamp.
- The passport must have two blank passport pages.
- Two original Peru visa application forms are required.
- Two recent, identical, 2 x 2 passport photographs, in colour, front view and with a plain/light background.
- A proof of financial capability such as bank statements.
- Documentation confirming the purpose of visit.
- Medical insurance that covers the duration of stay.
- A copy of confirmed hotel reservations If staying in various hotels, please provide copies of each reservation.
- A copy of travel itinerary which includes the flight exit and entry dates.
- A copy of the onward ticket to prove your intention to return to your home country.
Visa type details
Tourist visa
- Tourists who want to tour Peru need to apply for a tourist visa.
- Travellers need a passport valid 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 entered Peru
- Hotel Reservation, or accommodation with a host who resides in Peru, documents are needed as evidence.
- Tourist Package Reservation or Invitation Letter written by the host is required.
- Peruvian tourist visa can only be applied on single entry visa basis.
- You are not allowed to work with a Peruvian tourist visa
- A proof of sufficient fund to cater for your expenses throughout your duration of stay in Peru
- In case you need to sign any important contracts (work contract, apartment purchase, sometimes even a marriage certificate) you need permission to sign contracts otherwise the papers aren't going to be legal. You can get this permit quite easily at the Immigration Office.
- A round trip ticket is needed from the applicant to prove the intention of returning back home.
Business visa
- The Peruvian business visa is for citizens of Seychelles who wants to visit Peru for business purposes or have commercial interests in Peru.
- A Seychellois intending to work with a Peru company is expected to obtain a work permit.
- The Peruvian business visa can be applied for on a multiple entry basis
- The Multiple entry visa allows for Multiple entries in Peru.
- The validity of the single-entry business visa is for a period of 90 days.
- The multiple-entry visas are usually issued when you have previously received three single-entry visas.
- A letter from the company sponsoring the business trip, indicating the purpose of the visit to Peru, length of the stay, and assurance that the business person is travelling with sufficient funds to last the duration of the trip
- Receipts of certifying the payment of the applicant’s tax is to be submitted.
- The processing time is within 5 to 10 working days excluding Saturdays and Sundays.
- Visa documentation for a Peruvian business visa includes a photograph of the applicant and evidence of the travel itinerary.
- A proof of legal residency in the country you are applying is needed.
- A copy of an onward ticket is to be presented.
Student visa
- Students planning to study at a Peruvian educational institution or wanting to do an internship/apprenticeship (without payment) at a Peruvian company, have to apply for a student visa.
- The Peruvian educational institution or training facility you have enrolled to has to be recognized by the Peruvian Ministry of Education or the National Assembly of University Rectors.
- An international passport valid at least 6 months is required.
- Valid (student) visa at the time of application.
- For Students: Enrollment certification issued by a recognized educational institution
- For interns: 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.
- A proof of sufficient financial resources to fund your studies or internship in Peru.
- Application form and fee is to presented at the embassy.
- If you wish to study Spanish while in Peru, you will do that on a tourist visa.
- Holders of this visa wishing to stay longer than 30 days has to indicate their intention upon arrival to the customs officer.
- The international airport of Luma is where students can gain entry into Peru from Seychelles.
- A period of study longer than 30 days, students are to possess a student visa instead.
- The extension of the visa can be done at the immigration office.
Where to apply
Peru embassy & visa application centers in Seychelles.
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AddressThere is currently no Embassy of Peru in Seychelles. Applicants are to visit a neighboring country for their visa applications.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the Distance from Seychelles to Peru
The distance from Peru to Seychelles is 14,333 kilometres. This air travel distance is equal to 8,906 miles.
What vaccinations do I need in Peru
Peru recommends vaccinations for Hepatitis A, B, and Yellow Fever. Yellow fever is particularly recommended for those travelling to jungle areas below 7,500 feet in altitude.
When is the best time to go to Peru
Peru’s dry season is the busiest time for tourism, given there is no rain and the skies are clear for hiking and sightseeing in the mountains. This is also when North and South Americans and Europeans have their summer vacations, so be sure to book your tours and accommodations a few months in advance if you are visiting during this time.
What is the currency used in Peru
The currency used in Peru is known as the Peruvian Sol. The Peruvian unit of currency is the sol.
What type of electric adapter/converter should I bring
Peru uses 220 volts, but typically plugs are shaped - two flat prongs. So you won't need an adapter, but if your appliances run at 110 volts (likely, but always doublecheck), you will need to bring a converter to avoid frying the device.
Visa fees and rules change often. Confirm the latest Peru visa
requirements with an official embassy or consulate before booking travel.