Peru: Technical Issues with Online Visa Application System Resolved; In-Country Initial Visa Applications Streamlined

The technical issues reported last month that prevented foreign nationals from filing in-country visa applications have been resolved. Applicants can again submit their in-country visa applications through the National Superintendence of Immigration’s online visa application system. Additionally, foreign nationals submitting in-country visa applications no longer need to register (enrolamiento) through the online system prior to submitting their applications. Lastly, the National Superintendence of Immigration is scheduling initial biometric appointments approximately one week after the application is submitted, whereas previously, appointments were scheduled for up to four months after the request. It is expected that these changes will significantly improve the overall processing time for in-country initial visa applications, a major shift from the recent adjudication delays.