Peruvians can travel to United States of America without the need to ask a Visa as a tourist, at least that’s the point of Andean Parliamentmember Bolivia, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador and Peru, which convened in plenary from March 22 to 24, 2023 and agreed to present the request as an international body to the US government.

Among the statements approved in the plenary was “Resolution to request that the United States remove visa requirements for citizens of the Republic of Peru.”

Roxana del Aguila, former head of Migration, pointed out that, for the government United States of America free from Visa For citizens of a country, not only good economic stability of the country is important, but also security, which is very relevant.

“This is related to non-commercial aspects, but security. Unfortunately we also have serious difficulties (because of) crimes being committed in different countries and that requires visas are required so they are sure who is coming United States of AmericaDel Aguila explained. to the 24 hour news.

He added that another problem Peru has is the large number of migrants who can travel to the United States legally because tourists stay in the country irregularly.

He Andean Parliament Its goals include strengthening the integration of Andes and Latin America, regionalizing good governance practices and State policies, and thereby consolidating Andean identity and culture.

Peruvian representatives are Juan Carlos Ramírez, Luis Galarreta Velarde, Gustavo Pacheco Villar, Fernando Arce Alvarado and Leslye Lazo Villón.

For now, the American visa is a required document for all Peruvians wishing to travel UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, whether for work, business, study, work or just vacation.

To process a B1 or B2 visa, which are classified for business or tourism purposes respectively, the following information is required:

– Be Peruvian by birth

– Have passport in the order and valid up to six months after the date of the itinerary

– Assurance that there is reason to return to the country.

The visa process is done through the website of the United States embassy in Peru. These are the steps to follow:

– Determine the type of visa you need to travel to the United States.

– Complete the DS-160 form. It is done in English and should be printed when finished.

– Create an account (with email and password) on the Visa Appointment Service website, answer the qualifying questions (you must be sincere when filling out the information, otherwise it may affect your process), select the appropriate visa category, select the office where you want pick up your passport, pay the visa fee (MRV fee) and schedule an appointment.

– Make a payment of 160 US dollars, you must go to any Scotiabank agent. This amount is non-refundable.

– Validate your appointment and, when payment has been processed, access the Information Services page again Visa and verify the date of your interview with the consular officer.

– Go to the interview with your passport, printed pages of the DS-160 form, your photo and birth certificate.

– If your request for an American visa is approved, you will be notified so that you can pick up your document with a stamp attached to it.

For some time, Peru has been evaluated by the United States to enter the Waiver program. It consists of a list of countries that are exempt from granting tourist visas to enter the United States for 90 days.

Peru’s stable economy and the positive outcomes of cases such as the exemption of a Schenghen visa to enter Europe or a visa to enter the UK, could support this entry into this list. Although it could take several years.