Starting this Wednesday, November 9th, Peruvians who wish to take a short trip to UK does not require a visa. This was reminded by the British ambassador in Peru, Gavin Cook, who had announced visa waivers in October, at a press conference and now mentioned that “a new chapter in our bilateral relationship” was beginning.

“Welcome to a new chapter in our bilateral relationship. Starting this morning, Peruvian citizens wishing to visit the UK for a period of less than 6 months can do so without applying for a visa. Better access. More exchanges. The bond is getting tighter,” said the Ambassador through his Twitter account.

But what is the key to visiting the European region from this date, know below:

– Exceptions from Visa is for travel for a period of less than six months. Passport required.

– Travel must be for business purposes. tourism, business, international events, short term studies, visiting relatives and medical attention. “Peruvian students and professionals will be able to plan their participation in conferences, seminars and other events hosted by Oxford, Cambridge, St. Andrews, Durham and more than 160 British universities,” the embassy said.

– You will be able to travel to four countries Great Britain: England, Scotland, Northern Ireland and Wales

– Peruvian businessmen and entrepreneurs interested in doing business with the UK “will have more facilities to travel regularly and maintain a network of contacts, as well as to participate in events and exhibitions of international companies in their field” and will be able to visit one of the 100 science and technology parks from England.

– On the other hand, it must be taken into account that if the traveler is employed by a company in the United Kingdom, You will need a visa regardless of the length of your stay.

– Details of commercial activities that can be carried out without a visa can be seen here: Visit UK as Standard Visitor: Business visit

– It should be noted that those who have started the process for a short stay visa, but have not submitted their biometric data at the VFS office, can withdraw their application and receive a refund of your visa fee. However, if the biometric information has been submitted to the Visa Application Center (VAC), they will not be eligible for a refund.

Gavin Cook stated, on Channel N, that visa requirements will be maintained for long term travel and to settle permanently in England,

The Ambassador reported that over the past 12 months, 4,000 visas were granted to Peruvians traveling to the UK and that 50,000 British tourists arrive in Peru each year.

To check if you need a visa to travel to the UK, travelers can use online tools. Current rates can be found at gov.uk.

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