Journalist Visa
Embassy required
- Maximum stay
- 90 days
- Processing time
- 7-14 business days
- Fee
- Free
- Validity
- 1 year, renewable
- Entry
- Multiple entry
Foreign journalists must obtain this visa for professional activities in Peru. Free of charge. Valid for one year with multiple entries. Maximum 90 days per visit or total 90 days in 6 months. Equipment importation form required for tax exemption.
Eligibility
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Employment
Must be accredited journalist working for news agency, publication, radio, television, or similar media
Required status: Employed journalist with media accreditation
Documents you need
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Passport
Blank pages required: 1; Validity months: 6
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Photo
Count: 2; Specifications: Passport-size, color, white background, no glasses
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Employment letter
Provide a signed employer letter confirming your role, leave dates, salary and return to work.
Must include leave approval: No; Must include position: Yes; Must include salary: No
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Flight reservation
Provide flight booking or itinerary evidence when the route asks for travel plans.
Must be confirmed: No; Must show return: Yes
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Application form
Use the official application form for this route and complete all required fields.
Form name: Peruvian and Foreign Press Accreditation Form; Form url: https://www.consulado.pe/es/estocolmo/tramite/Paginas/Visas/Issuance-of-Journalist-Visa.aspx
How to apply
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Document gathering
Prepare passport, photos, return ticket, equipment importation form if needed
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Document submission
Submit application at Peruvian Consular Office
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Processing wait
Wait for visa processing (free of charge)
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Visa collection
Collect passport with journalist visa