PERU: Significant Processing Delays

October 17, 2022


As a result of COVID-19, Peru remains in a State of National Emergency and this has greatly impacted the average processing times of residence visa applications.

Peruvian law mandates that the authorities approve or review any applications within thirty (30) days from submission. However, given the current situation in the country, processing times are protracted from thirty (30) days to about four (4) or five (5) months.

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It is highly recommended to allot longer lead times for any transfers or assignments to Peru taking into consideration the delays in processing the applications submitted to the authorities.

As always, don’t hesitate to reach out to your Newland Chase dedicated contact or submit an inquiry here should you have any specific questions regarding this announcement.

This immigration update is for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for legal or scenario-specific advice. Furthermore, it is important to note that immigration announcements are subject to sudden and unexpected changes. Readers are encouraged to reach out to Newland Chase for any case- or company-specific assessments.