Peru. The Inca Empire.
Peru is a land of ever dry desert to wet jungle, sea level to the 4th highest mountain in the western hemisphere, sweltering heat to bitter cold, and everything in between. There’s something for everyone here.
Getting around Peru is difficult because there is no direct route to anywhere. The mountains cause a trip that takes 25 minutes in a plane to be 10 hours in a bus. In order to really see everything and appreciate it, I would suggest 14+ days in country. If you do try to navigate Peru on your own, it would be best to use the busses and trains, or go on a guided tour to maximize your visit. Driving can be difficult and dangerous due to the mountainous terrain and winding roads. If you decide to drive yourself, definitely rent a GPS and have the GPS coordinates of where you are planning to go. Not all places have a real address, so you can always use the GPS position, which is the easiest way to get to, or close to, your destination.
Visa Requirements for U.S. Passport Holders:
* U.S. Passport, must be valid for six (6) months beyond intended stay
* Tickets and Documents for return or onward travel
* Vaccinations – International Certificate of Vaccination for Yellow Fever required if arriving from an infected area
BUSINESS TRAVEL
* VISA REQUIRED (Required Items)
- Passport – U.S. Passport must be valid for six (6) months beyond intended stay
- Photo – Two recent professional passport-type photographs. Digital and non-passport photographs are not acceptable.
- Proof of Departure – A copy of your round trip airline tickets, or itinerary or e-ticket, or letter of confirmation from a travel agent. The itinerary must show the applicant’s name, date of arrival and departure from the country, and flight information.
- Business Letter – A business letter of responsibility is required, to be typewritten on your company letterhead and addressed to:
Embassy of Peru, Visa Section, (insert applicable embassy)
The letter must explain all of the following:
Nature of business to be performed
Name and address of reference to be visited
This letter should request Multiple Entries visa if required
Guarantee of return transportation and sufficient funds for the visit
The letter should be signed by an officer of the company other than the applicant. - Invitation – Letter of invitation on letterhead from a host company or organization in Peru. Invitation should detail intended dates of arrival and departure from the country, your name and passport number, and request any special visa conditions (Multiple Entries visa) if required. Fax or scan is accepted. Invitation Letter MUST be addressed to the Embassy of Peru in (insert applicable embassy).
- Application Form – TWO Completed and Signed Application Forms. (Section 3 on each application form must include a Signature, Right Index Fingerprint and Photo)
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November 5, 2016 – November 25, 2016
Over The Horizon, LLC 