All applicants must schedule an interview appointment to apply for a visa. If an applicant is reapplying for a Visitor Visa (B1/B2), and meets the criteria below, the applicant may select the "Visitor Visa (B1/B2) Renewal" trip purpose.

For all other trip purposes, please apply using the normal process.

In order to use the "Visitor Visa (B1/B2) Renewal" category the applicant must meet the following criteria:

• Be a citizen of Peru
• Currently residing in Peru
• An adult 18 years of age or older
• Previously issued a Visitor Visa (B1/B2) in Peru that was valid for 10 years with multiple entries and expired within the last year
• Never been refused a Visitor Visa (B1/B2)
• Have a valid passport that is not damaged and is in good condition
• Please schedule using a regular trip purpose (ie. "Visitor Visa (B1/B2)") if:
• The U.S. Visa expired over a year ago
• The passport is damaged
• The applicant must travel immediately (please see Expedited Appointments)
• The applicant is a domestic employee
• The applicant is a Diplomat (please see Do I Need to Apply?)
• Note: Retired Diplomats are permitted to renew Visitor Visa in regular passport.

Visa Application Procedures for "Visitor Visa (B1/B2) Renewal" trip purpose:

1. Schedule an interview using the trip purpose "Visitor Visa (B1/B2) Renewal".
2. Attend the scheduled interview appointment and submit the visa application documents.

NOTE: The Cosular Seciton will take several days to review the documents and issue a Visitor Visa (B1/B2). If further information is required, the Consular Section will communicate with the applicant directly.