A. What are the requirements to obtain a Tourist Visas:

All citizens holding ROC passports are free of visa to enter Peru at the purpose of tourism, sports, and cultural activities. The only requirement is a valid passport and a round trip ticket. Ninety days permanence is allowed.


B. What are the procedures to be followed in order to apply for a Business Visa?

  1. Original passport (Valid for at least six months)
  2. Resident ID Card
  3. Confirmed round trip air tickets to Peru
  4. Confirmed hotel reservation in Peru
  5. Letter from the employer stating the purposes of the trip and the name of the Peruvian company the applicant will meet.
  6. Invitation letter from the Peruvian company stating the nature of business activities that the applicant will conduct in Peru. This letter should be legalized by a Peruvian public notary and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Peru in Lima.
  7. Three (03) color passport size photographs
  8. Visa Fee: HK$ 255.00

    Applicants could submit the above mentioned documents by fax or in person to the consulate of Peru before being granted an interview. Interviews are personal. No third party or persons acting on behalf of the interested party are allowed. The original documents must be presented at the interview.


    Please note that the Commercial Office of Peru in Taipei is not authorized to issue visas.

    General Consulate of Peru in Hong Kong and Macao
     Unit 1401, 14F, China Merchants Tower, 168-200 connaught Road, Central, Hong Kong
    Tel :  (852) 2868-2622
    Fax :  (852) 2840-0733
    E-mail :  peruhkmc@netvigator.com

    * Documents necessary to apply for a Peruvian visa may vary according to the requirements of our different consulates around the world.



C. What is the procedure for the Certification of a Document?

  1. The document should include the names of the company involved and the person in charge.
  2. The document should include the name of the Peruvian companies and their contact information.
  3. Before bringing the documents to the Commercial Office of Peru in Taipei, please take documents to the following places for verification:
    1. Related Chamber of Commerce or Trade Association
    2. Local District Court
    3. Ministry of Foreign Affairs
  4. An English application letter to this office is required, indicating the purpose of this certification with the signature of the applicant and company seal.
  5. Please allow three working days to certify document.
  6. This service if provided at no cost.


    Please contact this office before sending the documents in order to avoid any inconvenience, thank you for the cooperation!



D. General Information about Peru

 
AREA
1'285.216 sq. km (496,225 sq. miles)
 
POPULATION
26,749,000 (2002 census). The population is largely Indian and Mestizos with a noticeable influence from European (mainly Spanish), Asian and African settlers.
 
POPULATION DENSITY
20.8/sq. km
 
GEOGRAPHY
Peru is a large, mountainous country on the Pacific coast of South America. It has borders with Ecuador and Colombia to the north, Brazil and Bolivia to the east and Chile to the south. The Pacific Ocean lies to the west.
 
There are three natural zones, running roughly north to south. Costa (Coast), Sierra (The Highlands) and Selva ( Amazonian Jungle).
 
The Costa region, which contains Lima ( the capital) is a narrow coastal plain consisting of the large tracts of deserts broken by fertile valleys. The cotton, sugar and rice plantations and most of the so far exploited oil fields lie in this area.
 
The Sierra contains the Andes, with peaks of over 6000 m (20,000 ft), most of the country's mineral resources (silver , zinc, lead, copper and gold) and the greater part of its livestock. Potato is one of the principal crop of the zone, well -known in the world.
 
The Selva, an area of fertile, subtropical uplands, lies between the Andes and the jungles of eastern Peru. Sections of a proposed international highway are at present being built through it, with some sections already in use. The Amazonian Jungle of eastern Peru has vast natural resources. The absence of land communications, however, left the area largely uncharted until full scale oil exploration began in 1973. The Peruvian sea is the fourth important region for its fish and sea products richness thanks to the Peruvian Humboldt Current.
 
LANGUAGE
Spanish and Quechua are the official languages. The Aymara is spoken in some areas of the department of Puno. Many other dialects exist in the jungle regions. English is spoken in major tourist areas.
 
RELIGION
90% Roman Catholic.
 
TIME
GMT- 5 / -13 hours Taiwan Time
 
ELECTRICITY
220 volts AC, 60 Hz
 
CLIMATE
Varies according to area. On the coast winter lasts from June to September. During this period the mountains areas are often sunny. Heavy rains in the mountains and jungle last from December to April.
 
Required clothing: lightweight during summer with warmer clothes worn in upland areas. Medium weights are advised during cooler months.
 
COMMUNICATIONS
Telephone
International Direct Dialing Country code: 51.
City codes: Lima 1; Cusco 84; Arequipa 54; Chiclayo 74; Puno 54; Iquitos 94
Outgoing international code: 00
 
Fax
Telefónica del Peru offers fax services throughout the country, small public booths and services are found on commercial areas, the main hotels also have facilities.
 
Telex/Telegram
Facilities area available in main hotels (available to guests) In Lima, Telefónica del Peru offers Telex/Telegram services from 7:00 am to 11:00 pm. Offices at Av. Bolivia 347, Jr. Cusco 303 Lima and the airport. These offices are open every day of the year. Country code is PE.
 
Post
Airmail to Western Europe takes up to one week. Postal facilities are limited outside Lima. first-class airmail from Europe or North America and addressed to PO boxes in Peru usually takes four days, but may be subject to delay. The main post office (Correo Central de Lima) is near the Plaza de Armas and opens 08.00-20.00 Monday to Saturday, 09.00-14.00 Sunday.
 
Press
Newspapers are in Spanish. Morning dailies include El Comercio, Ojo, Expreso, La Republica, El Peruano, El Mundo, Gestión, Síntesis.
The English language monthly is the "Lima Times" and it is possible to get it in main hotels and bookstores where you can also find international press.
 
International Radio
BBC MHz 17.84 15.26 15.22 9.915
Voice of America MHz 15.21 11.58 9.775 5.995
 
TV-Cable
There are nine TV channels in Lima which broadcast in Spanish. International TV via cable is available on major hotels.
 
MONEY
Currency
Nuevo Sol (S/.)=100 céntimos.
Bill notes are in denominations of 100, 50, 20 and 10 Nuevos Soles. Coins of 5, 2 and 1 (nuevo sol ), 0.5, 0.20, 0.10, 0.05 (cèntimos).
 
Currency exchange
Changing currencies other than US Dollars can be difficult. Banks, hotels and shops easily accept US Dollars. Casas de Cambio are recommended for their rates, speed and security.
 
Credit Cards
American Express, Access/Mastercard, Diners Club and Visa are all accepted, but usage facilities may be limited outside the main cities. Check with your credit card company for details of merchant acceptability and other services which may be available.
 
Traveler's Cheques
American Express state that they will trade travelers cheques in Lima Tours Office of Lima (BelÈn 1040). Banks also trade traveler's cheques. Outside Lima, changing traveler's might be a slow process.
 
Exchange Rate
February, 2004
S/. 3.495 = US$ 1.00 (There are no currency restrictions)
 
Banking Hours
Most of banks open from 09.30 to 16.00 hours, Monday to Friday. Some bank agencies open Saturdays from 9.30 to 12.30 hours.
 
Duty Free
The following items may be imported into Peru without incurring customs duties: 400 cigarettes or 50 cigars or 250 grams of tobacco, 3 liters of spirits or 3 liters of wine, a reasonable amount of perfume for personal use.
 
PUBLIC HOLIDAYS
Jan 1: New Year
March or April: Easter
May 1: Labor Day .
June 29: St. Peter and St. Paul's day.
July 28-29: Independence Day.
Aug. 30: St. Rosa of Lima.
Oct. 8: Battle of Angamos.
Nov. 1: All Saints' Day.
Dec. 8: Immaculate Conception.
Dec. 25: Christmas.
 
HEALTH
Drinking bottled water is recommended. Main water is normally chlorinated, and whilst relatively safe may cause mild abdominal upset. Eat well-cooked meat and fish, preferably served hot. Pork, raw salads and mayonnaise may carry increased risk. Vegetables should be cooked and fruit peeled. Avoid eating from street vendors.
 
Medical insurance is recommended. Regulations and requirements may be subject to change with short notice, and you are advised to contact your doctor well in advance of your intended date of departure. If your are planing to go to the Highlands, check your blood pressure.
 
Yellow Fever
A vaccination certificate is required of travelers over six months of age arriving from infected areas. Travelers arriving from non-endemic zones should note vaccination is recommended for travel outside the urban areas, even if outbreak has not been reported and they would normally not require a vaccination certificate to enter the country.
 
Malaria almost exclusively in the benign vivax form, exists throughout the year in rural areas below 1500 m. (4922 ft.). Falciparum malaria occurs sporadically in areas bordering Bolivia (Madre de Dios), Brazil (Yaravi and Acre River), Colombia (Putumayo River), Ecuador (Napo River) and in Zarumilla Province (Tumbes Dep.) and in areas where petroleum deposits are being exploited. Resistance to chloroquine and sulfadoxine/pyrimethamine of the falciparum strain has been reported.
 
TOURIST PROTECTION SERVICE
The purpose of The Tourist Bureau of Complaints is to protect consumer rights of tourists visiting Peru by helping them solve any problem that may arise regarding the services they hire.
24 hours Hot Line: 224-7888
For more information:
Tourism
http://www.promperu.org.pe
http://www.peruonline.com
Sports
http://www.ipd.gob.pe(Spanish)



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