A Peruvian passport is a travel document issued to citizens of

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with the purpose of identification and to travel outside the country. It is issued by the ''Superintendencia Nacional de Migraciones'', the Peruvian immigration and naturalization authority, which is part of the

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. The Peruvian passport has the benefit of "visa free" status for member nations of the

Andean Community The Andean Community ( es, Comunidad Andina, CAN) is a free trade area with the objective of creating a customs union comprising the South American countries of Bolivia, Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru. The trade bloc was called the Andean Pact ...

and

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, as well as several

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n nations. Alternatively, a

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called an Andean Migration Card can be used at any Andean

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, with which Peruvian citizens can travel freely throughout the territory of the

Types

* ''Ordinary passport'' ( es, Pasaporte Ordinario Electrónico o Biométrico) - Issued for ordinary travel, such as vacations and business trips * ''Special passport'' ( es, Pasaporte Especial) - Issued to individuals representing the Peruvian government on official business * ''Diplomatic passport'' ( es, Pasaporte Diplomático) - Issued to Peruvian diplomats, top ranking government officials and diplomatic couriers Other types of passports established by international agreements also exist. A non-biometric passport, known as a ''mechanized passport'' ( es, Pasaporte Mecanizado), was issued until July 7, 2016.

Physical appearance

Peruvian passports are burgundy, with the

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emblazoned on the front cover. The words "COMUNIDAD ANDINA" () and "REPÚBLICA DEL PERÚ" () are inscribed above the coat of arms. Below the coat of arms, the words "PASAPORTE" () and "PASSPORT" are visible. Since 2016 they are

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Visa requirements

As of May 2018, Peruvian citizens have visa-free or visa on arrival access to 135 countries and territories, ranking the Peruvian passport 8th in the American continent and 35th in terms of world travel freedom according to the

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Application

To apply for a Peruvian passport, one needs a national ID (DNI) and the proof of the payment for the passport fee. Then with both documents, one must enter the Migraciones website to book an appointment (normally granted the same day) which also requires both documents. No forms need be filled. The passport is issued the day of the appointment. Peruvians living abroad can apply at a Peruvian consulate. Issuance abroad takes about three weeks.

Andean Migration Card

An Andean Migration Card ( es, Tarjeta Andina de Migración, TAM) is a migration document issued and valid in the

's member states: Bolivia, Colombia,

Ecuador Ecuador ( ; ; Quechua: ''Ikwayur''; Shuar: ''Ecuador'' or ''Ekuatur''), officially the Republic of Ecuador ( es, República del Ecuador, which literally translates as "Republic of the Equator"; Quechua: ''Ikwadur Ripuwlika''; Shuar: ' ...

and Peru. The document can be presented to migration authorities instead of a passport for travel between these countries.

Gallery

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References

External links

Peruvian immigration and naturalization authority

Peruvian Ministry of Foreign Affairs

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