The American Citizen Services section is available for services such as notaries, passport issuances and renewals, and to answer questions about U.S. nationality and citizenship. We also offer emergency services to U.S. citizens. Please check below to see if your question is answered. Otherwise, contact us at 434-3000 or stop by during our public hours, 8 a.m. to 12 p.m., Monday through Friday. Please note that the Embassy is closed on both U.S. and Peruvian holidays for the quickest service, come to the consular section before 9:30 a.m.

Americans living in or traveling to Peru can now REGISTER ONLINE

ACS FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (FAQs)

• Consular Information Sheet for Peru
• General Questions
• Documentation of United States Citizens Born Abroad Who Acquire Citizenship At Birth
• Emergency Services / Warden Information
• Federal Benefits Information
• Passport Issues
• Register online with the Embassy
• Tax Payer Information
• Travel and Health Issues
• Voter Information
• What ACS Cannot Do for American Citizens

• Do I need a visa to visit Peru?
• How can I contact the Peruvian Embassy in the U.S.?
• When will the U.S. Embassy in Peru be closed for the holidays?
• How do I pay consular fees?
• How do I help someone apply for a U.S. visa?
• I need notarial services. Where do I go?
• Can I register for the Selective Service at the Embassy?
• Do you have a list of lawyers and their specialties?
• I am traveling with my pet. What do I need to do?
• How can I find a friend or relative living in the U.S.?

• I was born abroad. How do I obtain a U.S. birth certificate?
• What do I do if there is no birth record on file for me?
• What should I do if my baby is born abroad?
• Where can I order copies of documentation of a birth, death or marriage abroad?

Emergency Citizen Services

• What medical services are available for travelers?
• What is the Consular Section's role in the event of the arrest of a U.S. citizen?
• I am concerned about the welfare or whereabouts of an American Citizen in Peru. How can the Consular Section in Lima assist me?
• How do I report / replace lost or stolen credit cards or travelers checks?
• Can the U.S. Embassy make loans to assist U.S. citizens in emergency situations?

• What kind of benefits checks does the Consular Section in Lima distribute?
• How do I register to receive benefits checks?
• I am not receiving my benefits checks. Whom should I contact?
• I am a not an American citizen. May I act as an agent of a minor American Citizen resident in Peru to receive benefits checks?

• How do I apply for a passport?
• How do I replace a lost or stolen passport?
• What kind of photos do I need for my passport?
• Where can I obtain a passport application?
• Where are the instructions for the passport application?
• How do I renew my passport?
• I am renewing my passport. Can I get my old passport back?
• How do I change my name on my passport?
• My child under the age of 14 needs a passport. How do I apply?
• How do I sign my child's passport?
• What is the validity of my child's passport?
• My passport was lost or stolen. How do I report it?
• What are the fees for passport services?
• How do I pay the fees for passport services?

• How do I register with the U.S. Embassy in Peru?
• Why should I register with the U.S. Embassy?

• Can a consular officer assist me in filling out and filing my taxes?
• Is there an IRS office or representative at the U.S. Embassy in Lima?
• Are tax forms available at the U.S. Embassy?
• I am a U.S. Citizen resident in Peru. Do I need to file taxes?
• May I file my federal or state taxes through the U.S. Embassy in Lima?
• Does the U.S. have a tax treaty or a totalization agreement (Social Security) in effect with any countries in South America?
• Does my state's revenue service have a web site?
• IRS Homepage

Travel and Health Issues

• Top 10 Tips for Travelers
• What immunizations do I need to visit Peru?
• Do I need a visa to visit Peru?
• Travel Advisories
• Centers for Disease Control Travel Info (CDC)
• South American Explorers Club (non-government site)

Voter Information

• Can I register to vote through the U.S. Embassy?
• Can I cast my ballot at the U.S. Embassy?
• Can I use the U.S. Embassy's APO to submit my absentee ballot?
• Federal Voting Assistance Program

• Cannot act as your lawyer, translator, interpreter, travel agent, investigator, or law enforcement agent;

• Cannot provide you or your family with physical protection;

• Cannot arrange release from either Peruvian or U.S. military service obligations;

• Cannot pay your debts or fines or interfere in judicial proceedings;

• Cannot find you employment, residence or schools;

• Cannot sort out property disputes;

• Cannot search for missing luggage;

• Cannot settle disputes with hotel managers or landlords;

• Cannot discuss visa cases (please refer to visa pages on this site for more information)

Consular Information Sheet for Peru

GENERAL QUESTIONS

No, you do not need a visa to visit Peru if you are traveling as a tourist with a valid US passport. You will be issued a tourist card upon entry, which is valid for up to 90 days. However you should check the period of authorized stay granted by Peruvian inmigration authorities upon entry. You may be authorized only for a 30 or 60 day stay, at the discretion of the inmigration officer. You may renew your tourist status at a Peruvian immigration office (Oficina de Migraciones) for 30 days. The revalidation will cost twenty (20) dollars. The main Oficina de Migraciones in Lima is located on Prolongacion España #734, in Breña (phone 330-4112).

Students are issued visas for three-month stays through a Peruvian Consulate in the U.S. They may be renewed at the Oficina de Migraciones once the student has enrolled in a Peruvian school. Business travelers are issued three-month visas, which must be renewed quarterly at the Oficina de Migraciones. Each visa is $27. Long-term residents should go to the Oficina de Migraciones to obtain a residency card.

Please note that new US passports issued to US citizens in Lima need new entry stamps from the Oficina de Migraciones. To obtain a new entry stamp, travelers need to bring their plane ticket, the new passport, and a copy of the police report, if stolen, or old passport, if renewed. Travelers should be aware that they cannot leave Peru until all immigration matters, including fines and overstays, have been put in order.

Be sure to register with the Consular section and let us know how long you will be in the country in case of an emergency.

The Peruvian Consulate General is located at 1625 Massachusetts Avenue, NW, Washington, DC, 20036. The phone number is (202) 462-1084. There are also Consulates in the following cities:

The Peruvian Consulate General is located at 1625 Massachusetts Avenue, NW, Washington, DC, 20036. The phone number is (202) 462-1084. There are also Consulates in the following cities:

The following are American and Peruvian Holidays

Consular fees must be paid in cash, either in U.S. dollars or in local currency (Peruvian soles). The Consular section does not accept checks, money orders or credit/debit cards at this time.

Nonimmigrant ("Visitor") visa applicants must qualify for a visa based on their own ties to a country outside of the U.S. While an invitation may be helpful, friends and relatives in the United States cannot act as guarantors for nonimmigrant visa applicants. For more information on requirements for a nonimmigrant visa, please consult the visa section of this site.

Applicants for Immigrant or Diversity visas should consult the immigrant visa section of this site for details about sponsorship requirements.

The American Citizen Services section provides notarial services for the general public from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m., Monday-Friday, except during Embassy closures on U.S. and Peruvian holidays. We do not notarize transcripts or other school related documents.

Yes, you may register for the Selective Service at the Embassy during public hours, from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m., Monday-Friday, except during Embassy closures on U.S. and Peruvian holidays. You are required to register with the Selective Service if you are a U.S. Citizen male aged 18 to 25.

Yes, we have a list of lawyers by specialty. The list is also available at the American Citizen Services Section. It is meant as an guide for people in need of assistance, and is not intended as an endorsement or recommendation of any of the listed lawyers.

USDA Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) is an excellent resource for general questions about travel with pets.

Government information about U.S. citizens and residents is protected by the Privacy Act of 1974; as a result, the U.S. Embassy generally cannot help locate a person living in the United States. There are, however, public sources of information. You may want to try searching for your friend or relative via the Internet on a Web site such as Infobel. You may also wish to contact the Peruvian Embassy in the U.S.

DOCUMENTATION OF UNITED STATES CITIZENS BORN ABROAD WHO ACQUIRE CITIZENSHIP AT BIRTH

The birth of a child abroad to U.S. citizen parent(s) should be reported as soon as possible to the nearest American consular office for the purpose of establishing an official record of the child’s claim to U.S. citizenship at birth. The official record is in the form of a Consular Report of Birth Abroad of a Citizen of the United States of America. This document, referred to as the Consular Report of Birth or FS-240, is considered a basic United States citizenship document. An original FS-240 is furnished to the parent(s) at the time the registration is approved.

TRANSMISSION OF NATIONALITY

Birth to One U.S. Citizen and One Alien Parent
A U.S. citizen parent may transmit citizenship if s/he has been physically present in the United States for a certain amount of time prior to the child’s birth. For children born on or after November 14, 1986, the citizen parent must prove that s/he was physically present in the U.S. for 5 years, two of which were after age 14. It is important to recognize that the burden of proof is on the applicant. Physical presence may be proven by presenting a combination of records such as school transcripts, old and current passports, etc., to show that the physical presence requirement has been met.

Birth to Two U.S. Citizen Parents
A child born to two U.S. citizen parents abroad acquires citizenship at birth, so long as either parent has a residence in the United States or its possessions sometime before the birth. There is no specifically required length of physical presence. 

REPORTING THE BIRTH

A Consular Report of Birth can be prepared only at an American consular office overseas while the child is under the age of 18. Usually, in order to establish the child’s citizenship under the appropriate provisions of U.S. law, the following documents must be submitted:
(1) an official record of the child’s foreign birth (the foreign birth certificate);
(2) evidence of the parent(s)’ U.S. citizenship (e.g., a certified birth certificate, current U.S. passport, or Certificate of Naturalization or Citizenship); 
(3) evidence of the parents’ marriage; and 
(4) affidavits and evidence of parent(s)’ residence and physical presence in the United States.
In certain cases, it may be necessary to submit additional documents, including affidavits of paternity and support, additional evidence of physical presence, divorce decrees from prior marriages, or medical reports of blood compatibility. All evidentiary documents should be certified as true copies of the originals by the registrar of the office wherein each document was issued. 
The fee for the Consular Report of Birth is $65.

Obtaining a Passport for a Child Born Abroad

A child born abroad of one or two U.S. citizen parents, and who meets the documentary requirements outlined above, may also be issued a United States passport. Many parents apply for the Consular Report of Birth Abroad and a U.S. passport for their child at the same time.
In addition to the documents listed above, you will need:

1. A completed passport application form DS-11; (available at http://travel.state.gov/passport/forms_DS11.html )
2. Two passport photographs. The photos must be…

• 2 x 2 inches in size

• identical and recently taken

• full face, front view with a plain, light background

• between 1 inch and 1-3/8 inches from the bottom of the chin to the top of the head

3. The passport application fee of $70 (a $40 application fee, plus a $30 execution fee)

Both parents must appear in person to sign the passport application, 
or 
One parent may appear, sign, and submit a Statement of Consent from the second parent, or
One parent appears, signs the application, and submits evidence of sole authority to apply (such as a court order specifically permitting the applying parent to apply, or a death certificate of the non-applying parent).

The Consular Section in at the American Embassy in Lima is open for passport and registration services from 8 a.m. to noon, Monday through Friday, with the exception of U.S. and Peruvian holidays.

Additional detailed information about citizenship matters is also available at http://travel.state.gov/law/citizenship.html .

Excellent information on a variety of topics about travel, citizenship living abroad is available at http://travel.state.gov. 

EMERGENCY CITIZEN SERVICES

The Embassy does not have a physician or medical facilities to treat patients. In the case of an emergency, get the patient to a medical facility immediately. There are several ambulance services available, but response times vary widely, so a taxi is often the best option. The Embassy can provide a list of doctors who have expressed an interest in working with American citizens.

A Consular Officer will visit any US citizen who is arrested, as soon as notified by Peruvian authorities, to ascertain the arrestee's physical well-being and conditions of arrest; provide information on legal procedures, including a list of attorneys; and, subject to Privacy Act restrictions, notify family or friends. However, Consular Officers CANNOT act as attorneys or legal representatives nor effect the release of arrested American citizens. A list of Peruvian attorneys who have indicated an interest in working with American citizens is available from Consular officials.

US citizens living or traveling in Peru are subject to Peruvian laws and regulations. The penalties for possession, trafficking, or use of narcotics are severe. All but one of the current US citizen prisoners in Peru are being held on drug charges.

US citizens should view any offer of free travel to Peru with extreme skepticism, including courier services. US citizens should never transport anything back to the US which is not their own. Anyone arrested on drug charges, regardless of nationality, suffers protracted pre-trial detention in poor prison conditions. Sentencing alone can take up to two years. Offers by drug traffickers to get "burriers" out of jail often prove to be false. When in Peru, you are NO LONGER subject to the jurisdiction of US law.

The Consular Section will do everything possible to help US citizens in emergencies. If you are concerned about the welfare or whereabouts of an American citizen, please call the American Citizen Services section at the main Embassy number (51-1) 434-3000 during business hours. After 5 pm, please call the emergency number at (51-1) 434-3032. The Marine Guard will then pass the matter on to a duty officer. In order to help us locate the person, please be prepared with any information you have about their travel plans in Peru, including destinations, dates, and airline and hotel reservations information.

You will need to contact the bank that issued the credit cards or travelers checks directly. The Embassy cannot assist with lost or stolen credit card or travelers checks claims. Following are contact numbers for selected credit card companies:

Under certain circumstances, the Embassy can make emergency loans to assist American citizens with their return to the U.S. A promissory note must be signed before such a loan is made, and your passport will be restricted for return to the U.S.

The Consular Section in Lima does not distribute benefits checks directly to recipients. U.S. government agencies send benefits checks directly to Serpost, who then mails the checks to their recipients. In the event that the Consular Section does receive a benefits check, it will be forwarded to Serpost for delivery to the recipients listed address.

Persons eligible to receive benefits checks may go to the ACS Section during public hours, 8 a.m. to 12 p.m., Monday through Friday, except for US and Peruvian holidays.

If you are not receiving your Federal Benefits checks, please contact the ACS Section during public hours, 8 a.m. to 12 p.m., Monday through Friday, except for US and Peruvian holidays. We will research your case and contact the appropriate agency.

Yes, you may act as an agent of a minor American citizen provided that you are designated as the agent at the time benefits are requested.

You will need to come to the American Citizen Services section of the U.S. Embassy, Monday-Friday from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m., except American and Peruvian holidays, and fill out an application. You will need to bring 2 recent, identical passport-sized (5x5 cm) photographs, evidence of your citizenship and $85 for an applicant 16 and older or $70 for a minor 15 and under to execute and issue the passport. Passports are generally available to be collected after 10-12 business days. For more details on applying for a passport, see the State Departments' "How to Apply in Person for a Passport" page.

You will need to come to the American Citizen Services section of the U.S. Embassy, Monday-Friday from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m., except American and Peruvian holidays, and fill out a form DS-64, Statement Regarding Lost or Stolen Passport. At that time you can fill out an application for a new passport. You will need to bring 2 passport-sized photos and a fee of eighty five(85) dollars (age 16 and over) or seventy (70) dollars (15 and younger) to replace your lost or stolen passport.

You will need 2 recent, identical passport-sized (5x5 cm) photographs. The photographs must have a light (white ir off-white) background.

You can obtain passport applications at the American Citizen Services section of the U.S. Embassy, Monday-Friday from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m., except for American and Peruvian holidays. You can also download them from the State Department's online travel section.

The instructions for filling out a passport application are located on the back of the application.

You will need to come to the Consular Section and fill out a passport renewal application. The fee for a renewal is 55 dollars if the applicant is 16 or older and 70 if the applicant is 15 or younger. You will also need two, passport-sized photographs. We will return your old, canceled passport to you at the time you pick up y our new passport.

Yes, we will return the old, canceled passport at the same time you pick up your renewal passport.

You will need to fill out Form DS-19, Passport Amendment/Validation application, and bring it along with certified documentation of your name change, and your current, valid passport to the Consular Section. Your documentation will be returned to you along with your amended passport. There is no fee for this service.

Passport applications for children under the age of 14 are submitted in the American Citizen Services unit of the Consular Section in the U.S. Embassy. Passport service hours are from 8 am-12 pm, Monday through Friday (excluding U.S. and Peruvian holidays). ALL CHILDREN MUST APPEAR IN PERSON.

As of April 8, 2002, all U.S. passports are photodigitized for security purposes and the applications must be sent to the U.S. for processing. Passports are produced and returned to the Embassy and are generally available for pick up 10-12 working days after the application is submitted. In emergency circumstances, a limited validity (1 year) passport can be issued by a Consular Officer or Associate.

Parental consent rules required by the Nance/Donovan Foreign Relations Authorization Act became effective on July 2, 2001. Under the law, a person applying for a U.S. passport for a child under age 14 must demonstrate that both parents consent to the issuance of a passport or that the applying parent has sole authority to obtain the passport. The purpose of the two-parent consent requirement is to lessen the possibility that a U.S. passport might be used in the course of an international parental child abduction.

Parents of minors under age 14 must:

• Submit a completed passport application (Form DS-11) (note: please do not sign the application form until the Consular Officer or Associate instructs you to do so).

• Bring the child to the consular section at the time of passport application.

• Present proof of the child's U.S. Citizenship
  You will need to submit one of the following for your child:

  - Certified U.S. birth certificate*; or
  - Previously fully valid U.S. Passport; or
  - Report of Birth Abroad (Form DS-240); or
  - Certification of Birth Abroad (Form DS-1350); or
  - Certificate of Citizenship or Naturalization from INS.

  *Note: A certified birth certificate has a registrar's raised, embossed, impressed or multicolored seal, registrar's signature, and the date the certificate was filed with the registrar's office, which must be within 1 year of the child's birth.

• Present Evidence of child's relationship to Parents/Guardians
  You will need to submit one of the following:

  - Certified U.S. birth certificate (with parents' names); or
  - Certified Foreign birth certificate (with parents' names and translation, if necessary); or
  - Report of Birth Abroad (Form DS-240) (with parents' names); or
  - Certification of Birth Abroad (Form DS-1350); or
  - Court order establishing custody; or
  - Court order establishing guardianship.

• Provide Parental Identification
  Each parent must submit one of the following:
  - Valid Driver's License
  - Valid Official U.S. Military or U.S. Government ID
  - Valid U.S. or Foreign Passport with recognizable photo
  - Naturalization/Citizenship Certificate from INS with recognizable photo
  - Alien Resident Card from INS.

• Present Parental Application Permission Documentation Both parents must appear together and sign the completed passport application -OR- one parent must appear, sign the completed application AND submit the second parent's written Statement of Consent (Form DS-3053) authorizing passport issuance for the child along with a photocopy of a photo identification of the second parent with a clearly visible signature. If the parent applying does not have access to Form DS-3053, they may substitute a written statement with the following text (n.b. photocopy of ID w/ visible signature is still required):

  I, [ insert name], hereby grant my consent to the issuance of a United States passport to my child:

  [ name of child]
  [ child's date of birth]

  I make this statement under penalty of perjury, subject to applicable federal law.

  [ signature of parent]
  [ date]

  - OR -

  One parent must appear, sign the completed application, and submit primary evidence of sole authority to apply (such as one of the following):

  • Child's certified U.S. or foreign birth certificate (with translation, if necessary) listing only the applying parent; or

  • Consular Report of Birth Abroad (Form FS-240) or Certification of Birth Abroad (Form DS-1350) listing only the applying parent; or

  • Court order granting sole custody to the applying parent (unless child's travel is restricted by that order); or

  • Adoption decree (if the applying parent is sole adopting parent); or

  • Court order specifically permitting the applying parent's or guardian's travel with the child; or

  • Death certificate of the non-applying parent.

  If none of the above documentation is available, the applying parent/guardian should submit a signed, sworn statement explaining why the non-applying parent/guardian's consent cannot be obtained.

  Note: A third party in loco parentis applying on behalf of a minor under the age of 14 must submit a notarized written statement of affidavit from both parents or guardians authorizing a third-party to apply for a passport. When the statement of affidavit is from only one parent/guardian, the third party must present evidence of sole custody of the authorizing parent/guardian.

• Provide Two Passport Photos Which Must:
  - Measure 2 x 2 inches (5 x 5 cm) (vending machine photos are generally not acceptable)
  - Be identical
  - Have been taken within the past 6 months, showing current appearance
  - Be color or black and white
  - Be full face, front view with a plain white or off-white background
  - Have an image measuring between 1 inch and 1 3/8 inches from the bottom of the chin to the top of the head
  - Be taken in normal street attire (uniforms should not be worn in photos except religious attire that is worn daily)
  - Be taken without a hat or headgear that obscures the hair or hairline
  - Note: If you normally wear prescription glasses, a hearing device, wig or similar articles, they should be worn for your picture; dark glasses or non-prescription glasses with tinted lenses are not acceptable unless you need them for medical reasons. (A medical certificate may be required.)

• Pay the Application Fee Passport issuance fees are $70 for applicants under the age of 14. Fees must be paid in cash. Both U.S. dollars and Peruvian soles are accepted. Checks, money orders and credit/debit cards are not accepted by the Consular Section.

In the space provided for the signature, the mother or father must print the child's name and sign their own name. Then, in parentheses by the parent's name, write the word (mother) or (father) to indicate who signed for the child.

For children 15 and younger, the validity is 5 years. For 16 and older, it is 10 years.

You will need to report your lost or stolen passport to the Consular section and apply for a new one. At that time, you will fill out a form DSP-64, Statement Regarding Lost or Stolen Passport. You should also report the loss or theft of your passport to the nearest police station in the area where the loss or theft occurred, along with a description of any other items missing in the same incident.

Following are fees for passport-related services:

Fees for passport services may be paid in cash, either in U.S. dollars or Peruvian soles. Checks, money orders and credit/debit cards are not accepted by the Consular Section at this time.

How do I register with the U.S. Embassy in Peru?

• Register online at: https://travelregistration.state.gov/ibrs/
• Sign up for the Embassy Newsletter

Registering with the U.S. Embassy allows us to contact you in the event of an emergency. It also helps the Embassy know the number and location of American citizens in the event of a large-scale emergency. The information you submit is covered by privacy laws, and we will not release any information submitted without your authorization.

Signing up for the Embassy Newsletter allows you to receive timely information on security issues, voting taxes and more.

No, consular officers are not permitted to assist with either filling out or filing taxes. You should contact an accountant, a tax attorney or the IRS for assistance with your taxes. Tax forms and booklets are available at the American Citizen Services section of the U.S. Embassy during the annual tax season, from about mid-January through the end of April.

No, there is currently no IRS office or representative at the Embassy. We do however stock many federal tax forms and booklets at the American Citizen Services Section.

Yes, many federal tax forms are available at the American Citizen Services section. Please see your state's revenue site below to obtain state income tax forms.

I am a U.S. Citizen resident in Peru. Do I need to file taxes?

Maybe. U.S. citizens and Permanent Residents are taxed on their worldwide income. Every U.S. citizen or permanent resident must file a U.S. income tax return if certain income levels are reached. Income for filing requirement purposes is determined without regard to the foreign-earned income exclusion. To determine whether you are required to file a U.S. income tax return you will need to review the income levels for filing purposes which appear in IRS publications, including Publication 17 (Tax Guide for Individuals) and Publication 54 (Tax Guide for U.S. Citizens and Resident Aliens Abroad).

No, you must file your tax returns directly with the Internal Revenue Service or your state's revenue service. Please see the list of state revenue service web sites below for more information about filing your state taxes.

No, the U.S. does not currently have a tax treaty or totalization agreement with any country in South America.

The following states have web sites containing information and tax forms. Please note that Alaska, Florida, New Hampshire*, Nevada, South Dakota, Texas, Washington State, and Wyoming do NOT currently have state income taxes). Click on the state name to go to its revenue site.

*New Hampshire residents should contact state authorities as certain financial transactions may be subject to that state's income tax

IRS Homepage

You should check with your local healthcare provider to make sure that your basic immunizations are up to date before visiting Peru. Travelers going to the jungle should have yellow fever vaccinations and malaria medications. You should also be aware of altitude sickness issues when visiting locations such as Cuzco, Machu Pichu, and Lake Titicaca.

No, you do not need a visa to visit Peru if you are traveling as a tourist with a valid US passport. You will be issued a tourist card upon entry, which is valid for up to 90 days. You may renew your tourist status at a Peruvian immigration office (Oficina de Migraciones) for 30days. The revalidation will cost twenty (20) dollars. The main Oficina de Migraciones in Lima is located on Prolongacion Espana #734, in Brena.

Students are issued visas for three-month stays through a Peruvian Consulate in the U.S. They may be renewed at the Oficina de Migraciones once the student has enrolled in a Peruvian school. Business travelers are issued three-month visas, which must be renewed quarterly at the Oficina de Migraciones. Each visa is $27. Long-term residents should go to the Oficina de Migraciones to obtain a residency card.

Please note that new US passports issued to US citizens in Lima need new entry stamps from the Oficina de Migraciones. To obtain a new entry stamp, travelers need to bring their plane ticket, the new passport, and a copy of the police report, if stolen, or old passport, if renewed. Travelers should be aware that they cannot leave Peru until all immigration matters, including fines and overstays, have been put in order.

Be sure to register with the Consular section and let us know how long you will be in the country in case of an emergency.

VOTER INFORMATION

Can I register to vote through the U.S. Embassy?

Yes, some states permit registration and absentee balloting through the Embassy. Please contact the ACS section during business hours, 8 a.m. to 12 p.m., Monday through Friday, except for Peruvian and American holidays.

You cannot cast your ballot at the U.S. Embassy. However, you may be able to use the APO at the Embassy to mail in your absentee ballot. Check with the American Citizen Services section for details on your state's absentee voting requirements.

Yes, you may be able to use the APO at the Embassy to mail in your absentee ballot. Check with the American Citizen Services section for details on your state's absentee voting requirements.

Federal Voting Assistance Program

This site provides you with the information you need to fill out an absentee ballot. It provides the form, which you must print out, as well as information about your state's absentee voting requirements.

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