Temporary Work Visa
Embassy required
- Maximum stay
- 183 days
- Processing time
- 30-45 days
- Fee
- $30 USD
- Validity
- Duration of work contract, up to 183 days
- Entry
- Multiple entry
For short-term employment contracts under 12 months. Employer must ensure at least 80% of workforce is Peruvian nationals. Ministry of Labor must approve contract before visa application.
Eligibility
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Employment
Must have approved work contract with Peruvian company for less than 12 months
Required status: Employment contract approved by Ministry of Labor
Documents you need
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Passport
Blank pages required: 2; Validity months: 6
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Photo
Count: 3; Specifications: Passport-size, white background
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Police clearance
Validity months: 6
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Medical certificate
Provide medical evidence from a recognised doctor or clinic when the route asks for health confirmation.
Required tests: General health examination; Validity months: 3
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Work contract
Provide a signed job offer, contract or assignment letter showing the role, dates and employer.
Must be notarized: Yes; Must be translated: Yes
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Prior approval
Approval number: Required; Approving authority: Peruvian Ministry of Labor
How to apply
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Document gathering
Employer submits work contract to Ministry of Labor for approval
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Processing wait
Wait for Ministry of Labor approval
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Document submission
Submit visa application at Peruvian embassy with all documents
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Fee payment
Pay visa processing fee
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Visa collection
Collect passport with work visa