Tourist visa from Peru

[divemaster19 17]

The visa itself is valid for 10 years but keep in mind that the visa just allows you to reach a US point of entry. Once you are at the point of entry, the CBP officer then decides wether to allow you into the country or not depending on about 4 to 6 questions that he-she asks. At that point they stamp your passport and on that stamp they write down the date by when you should depart the country which is usually 6 months.

I travel up to 3 times per year to the US and I have yet to be stamped for less than 6 months.

It is natural to fear him not receiving his visa but he will only find out if he applies. I would highly encourage him to apply, if he has job stability it is a big plus. Having worked for the same company for a long period of time will go a long way.

Judging from the 3 hours I was sitting at the embassy listening to interviews and seeing how many persons were in there vs how many were denied I would say his chances are good. There were about 45 persons that day and I know for sure 3 were denied. 2 for criminal convictions and 1 for not having strong ties.

If he is shy he will need to get over it because your interview can be seen and heard by everyone in the room

[Peruviangirl123 0]

It's subjective to answer 'is it hard to get a visa in Peru?', but my experience is that almost all my family and friends have been granted 10year visas first time, and we've all travelled without problems,I hope that gives you confidence to apply.

I live in Miraflores and everyone I know lives in miraflores, San Isidro, surco. So all Nice districts. It might be different from Other districts. The two people who were refused were both guys, one is 30 years old, lives with his parents and has been at university for about eleven years, the other is a guy from a really poor district who doesnt have a proper job, he casually teached surf lessons for tourists (so dont have huge ties to peru) the university guy applied again after three weeks and has 10 year visa

In lima they never ask to see the paper documents, just put everything on the form and they will ask you questions, if you have enough money, a job or studies in peru, and a reason to go they seem to normally say yes.

Im not expert but that's my experience. Lima embassy seem nice, just long lines and waiting lots.

[Willowycandelo 1]

Thanks so much for the info! My boyfriend has 2 jobs and is studying English in Lima. I hope that will be enough.

Any idea how long it takes to get the visa, once you are approved?

[Boiler 43,402]

About a week, maybe quicker.

[Willowycandelo 1]

Well, they denied him the visa.

[Boiler 43,402]

Well at least you tried and now know you need to be the one doing the visiting.