Passport Information
- Passport must be valid 6 months beyond intended stay
- The original passport must be submitted and should have at least two blank visa pages for processing.
- Non U.S. Citizens must provide a notarized copy, front and back of a U.S. Green Card or I-94; in order to have a visa processed.
Tourist Visa
- U.S. Citizens do not require a visa for stay of up to 90 days.
- Passport must be singed & valid for at least 6 months beyond intended stay.
- Your valid Passport (must have at least 6 months validity remaining)
- Copy of airline tickets or itinerary.
- Visa Request Form - Link
Business Visa
- Passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond intended stay.
- 2 Visa Application Forms – Link fully completed and signed.
- 2 Passport-type photographs required
- Copy of itinerary or air tickets.
- An invitation from the sponsor in Peru.
- A business Letter of Guarantee – Link from employer on letterhead to "Consulate of Peru, Visa Section/ Houston, TX. Explaining purpose of travel, business reference to be visited, and guaranteeing financial support and return transportation to the U.S. This letter should be translateed from english to spanish and signed by a company officer other than the applicant.
- A valid copy of a drivers license.
- A recent and valid police clearence report from the applicants local city or county.
- Visa Request Form - Link
Other Information
- Vaccinations - International Certificate of Vaccination required for Yellow Fever if Arriving from Infected Area within 5 days
- The Peru business visa is usually issued for a single entry within three months from date of issue, for stay in Peru not to exceed 90 days.
Processing Instructions
Send the passport and all completed requirements as detailed above to:
| Sam’s Passport And Visa Services | Telephone 713-784-5501 |
| 6223 Richmond Avenue Suite #100 | Fax Number 713-784-5588 |
| Houston TX, 77057 | Toll Free 1-877-784-5501 |
Applications will be hand carried to the Embassy and are usually processed in 4-5 business days.
| Sam’s Service Fee | Consular Visa Fees |
| $65.00 - Regular | $35.00 - Per visa Single Entry (includes money order fee) |
| $85.00 - Rush | |
| $150.00 - Emergency |
Return Postage (Fed-Ex/UPS/Air Borne)
- 2 Day Overnight = $15.00
- Next Day Service = $20.00
- Saturday Delivery = $30.00
Q. What is a visa? And why do I need one.
A. A visa is a stamp that is affixed to a blank visa page in your passport that is required by foreign countries before you are able to enter their territory.
Q. Do I need to send you my passport in order to receive a visa?
A. Yes, your passport must be submitted with the required paperwork and photos in order to obtain a visa for traveling outside the USA. For visa service in Houston, you can drop off your passport at our agency.
All U.S. Citizens who are traveling by air will now be required to carry a U.S. Passport.
Adults over 19 years of age will require a passport if traveling outside the U.S. by car, including Canada and Mexico.
U.S. Citizens 19 and under do not require a U.S. Passport if they are traveling outside the U.S. by land or sea.
Processing time for Brazil Visas will now take 7 - 10 working days due to increased applications at the Consulate of Brazil. Please plan accordingly.
Each applicant must submit a fully completed Passport/Visa Request Form for all services. This form is necessary in order to begin and complete all transactions.
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