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Travel Permit (Permiso Especial de Viaje / Autorización de Estadía fuera del País - AEP)

Travel Permit (Permiso Especial de Viaje / Autorización de Estadía fuera del País )

Foreigners traveling outside Peru during the approval process of their visa or visa extension need a special authorization to leave the country

Foreigners in Peru who applied for a visa - to be precise who applied for a change of their immigration status (cambio de calidad migratoria) or a change of their visa type (cambio de clase de visa) - as well as those who applied for an extension of their residence visa can only leave the country during the processing time of their application with a special travel permit, the so called Permiso especial de viaje, officially as well known as Autorización de estadía fuera del país por 30 dias.

While for years those that had to or wanted to travel outside Peru during the processing time of their application had to pay the Migraciones office a visit to apply for the permit in person before their travel, in March 2018 the application process was simplified and now can be easily and quickly done online on the Migraciones Agencia Digital.

Content overview

 

Requirements for the application of the Travel permit

  • Form PA - Autorizaciones y Permisos (automatically filled in during your application)
  • The approval of your visa application or extension of your resident visa is in process when you want to travel (you will need the numero de expediente, fecha de publicacion and verification code).

Since October 22, 2023 the application for the travel permit is free of charge!

Be aware that you must apply for the travel permit before (!!!) leaving the country, otherwise your visa/visa extension application is null and void. Migraciones recommends applying 48 - 72h before you travel outside the Peru.

 

How to apply for the travel permit

Open the Migraciones Agencia Virtual and click on Entrar.

On the next page, select "Extranjero". Then choose in the drop-down menu the document with which you entered Peru (most probably passport), enter your passport number, your birthdate, nationality, the date you entered Peru and the captcha. Click on Verificar.

Now you are on the main page of the Agencia Digital. Here you can either use the search field or find in the menu on the left under "Permisos" the point "Especial de viaje". Click on it and you get this.

Application for a travel permit in Peru
How to apply for the authorization to leave Peru while the approval of your visa application or extension is still in progress

Then just fill in required fields:

  • Tipo de tramite: Enter the type of your application, for example, cambio de calidad migratoria.
  • Numero de expediente: Enter the file number of your application (consists of 2 letters and 9 numbers), which is on the "Registro de Solicitud de Cambio de Calidad Migratoria" document (the confirmation of your application), which was displayed on your screen at the end of your visa application and you hopefully saved. You find the Numero de expediente on the document at the top under the bar code.
  • Fecha de publicacion: Enter the application date (at the bottom of the confirmation).
  • Codigo de verificacion: Enter the verification code, which you can find at the bottom of the "Registro de Solicitud de Cambio de Calidad Migratoria" document.
  • Correo electronico: Enter your e-mail address.
  • Ingrese codigo de imagen: Enter the displayed Captcha.

Click on Siguiente. On the next page fill in your departure date.

How to apply for a travel permit
How to apply for the authorization to leave Peru while the approval of your visa application or extension is still in progress

The system then automatically completes the period your permit is valid (departure date + 30 days).

How to apply for a travel permit
How to apply for the authorization to leave Peru while the approval of your visa application or extension is still in progress

Click on Siguiente and you get a confirmation of your application displayed on your screen. Download and/or print the page and keep it safe.

The travel permit is usually sent to you within 48h. Best print two copies of it. One is given to the immigration officer when you leave the country, the other one when you return.

The Permiso especial de viaje / Autorización de estadía fuera del país is only good for one exit and one re-entry. It is valid for 30 days counted from the departure date you indicated and can’t be extended. If you stay outside the country longer, the application of your visa or visa extension is canceled.

Applying for the travel permit at the airport

If you have problems with the application or forgot to apply in time there is another option to get the travel permit. At least since the beginning of 2023, at Lima's Jorge Chavez International Airport in Callao you can as well get the travel permit just before leaving the country.

After checking in and clearing the security check, proceed to the immigration control counters. Just before immigration there is a small glass office where foreigners who overstayed their stay as tourist can pay the fine. But there you can also get the travel permit. Printed instructions on how it's done are stuck on the wall.

You just have to pay the fee for the travel permit there (or pay online on pagalo.pe, you then must send them the receipt by e-mail) and you need the numero de expediente, fecha de publicacion and verification code. The staff then applies for you and you are handed two copies of the travel permit within 10 to 15 minutes.

As things change quickly in Peru and as systems aren't always reliable and available when you need them, we highly recommend to only use the airport option in case you have problems applying yourself on the Agencia Digital or if you forgot to apply in time.

 
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    B
    B · 09/03/2024
    So odd. I just added the above comment but it completely cut out all the parts from the middle. Let's try again in a separate thread:

    I am unfortunately leaving the country by land, not air, so the Jorge Chavez option would not work in my case.

    In the scenario that I am not able to secure the Permiso de Viaje and leave the country without it, would they let me back in as a tourist if I didn't yet have my 90 days? I know that it would void my visa application, but would it prohibit me from re-entering as well?

    Thanks,
    B 
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      Sunflower
      Sunflower
      • LimaEasy
       · 10/03/2024
      @B
      I really hope that you can get the travel permit. 

      Otherwise I would make screenshots of your failed attempts. If you want to keep the visa application active this might help you when crossing the border out of Peru (probably the immigration officer is able help, has an idea how to proceed) and especially when returning (if you are lucky he/she might let you enter as a foreigner being in the process of getting residency instead of a tourist).

      If not, then your visa application might be canceled and you should be allowed to return as a tourist.

      But even though there are laws and regulations, as it's always at the discretion of the immigration officer and as he/she always can bend the rules in your favor or against you, I can't guarantee anything.

      Greetings
      Eva
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    B
    B · 01/03/2024
    Hi Eva,

    I am trying to fill out a travel registration currently but am having trouble. My REGISTRO DE SOLICITUD DE CAMBIO DE CALIDAD MIGRATORIA document, looks different from the way you describe that it should look. It has no barcode and simply says the following: "
    BIOMÉTRICOS" con el siguiente código: *code with two letters followed by 9 numbers*

    However, on the Registro, I see no other numbers or codes. First of all, is this code that they provided me with definitely the Codigo de Expediente? Second, where do I find the other verification code? It's nowhere to be found on this form.

    Thanks so much,
    B


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      Sunflower
      Sunflower
      • LimaEasy
       · 01/03/2024
      @B Hello B,

      I don’t know why, but sometimes the Registro document isn’t displayed and you are redirected to the biometrics page. "BIOMÉTRICOS" con el siguiente código: This code is your Numero de expediente (numero de tramite).

      After you made the appointment for the biometrics the Formulario PA - Cambio de calidad migratoria can be downloaded. Perhaps you got this one? Then check on the first page of the Formulario at the bottom right. There you should as well find the verification code.

      In case you neither got the Registro document nor the Formulario then your only option is to get in contact with Migraciones. Our Migraciones article explains how you best reach them.

      https://www.limaeasy.com/peru-guide/glossary-terms-peru/migraciones-immigration-control-peru#how-to-contact-migraciones

      Usually, you just can give them your Numero de expediente and within a minute they give you your verification code.

      Greetings
      Eva

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      B
      B · 09/03/2024
      @Sunflower Hi Eva,

      Okay--thanks so much. After a lovely 3 hour wait, I was able to get the verification code from them. 

      However, when I try to fill out the travel permission request form, it is giving me an error code ("Error in runtime") at the last step. What would you suggest I do? Is there any way to avoid calling them again?
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      Sunflower
      Sunflower
      • LimaEasy
       · 09/03/2024
      @B
      Hello B,

      One problem solved and here we have the next one.

      Seems to me a problem on the Migraciones server, but you could try to turn off any translation programme, ad blocker, ingocnito mode, and/or clear your cache/browsing history and try again or use another browser.

      Or best try again during normal business hours. Sometimes they turn off / do maintenance during the weekend.

      Calling Migraciones is useless as they can't help any further.

      Last option: Get the travel permit at the airport, if you leave through Jorge Chavez. Have your numero de expediente, your codigo de verificacion and the payment receipt with you. How it's done is explained abaove in the article here.


      Wish you all the best.

      Greetings
      Eva
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      B
      B · 09/03/2024
      @Sunflower Hi Eva,

      Thanks so much for these suggestions. I tried everything that you suggested but still am getting the same error code.

      Thanks again. I am very grateful for all your help with this.

      Best,
      B


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      SM
      SM · 04/04/2024
      @B What number did you call? I have spoken to a few people at the 1800 number and they can't help me get my verification code. Or did you did you do the video call? Currently the video call option does not show up on the website. 
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    B
    B · 16/01/2024
    Hi Eva,

    Thank you so much for this article! It's been super helpful while navigating this process.

    I understand that one travel authorization grants you 30 days starting with the departure date. However, I have 2 trips planned out of Peru (they are 38 days apart). If my visa was still being processed, could I submit a travel authorization request for BOTH of these trips, or could I only do it for one?

    Thanks!
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      Sunflower
      Sunflower
      • LimaEasy
       · 16/01/2024
      @B
      Hello B,

      you can only apply for one travel permit at a time.

      So, first apply for the travel permit for trip 1, return latest 30 days after you left. 

      In case your visa is still not approved when your second trip is nearing and you still don't have your carné, then you can apply for a second travel permit a few days before your second trip.

      However, even though Migraciones usually approves a second travel permit without any problems, they have the right to deny it.

      Greetings
      Eva
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    Eric Dyssegard
    Eric Dyssegard · 14/01/2024
    I have a rentista visa, do I need to apply for a permit to leave Peru? I will be in the US for about 9 months.

    My fiance has a fiance visa - we will be married in February.
    I have a rentista visa, can I wait until I return to file a change of visa status to that of spouse of a Peruvian? we will be in the US for 7 months or more waiting for a green card for my fiance.

    Found this online:
    Foreigners living in Peru on a retirement visa have to be in the country at least 183 days per year, otherwise they lose their resident status. If you have to be outside the country longer, before leaving apply for the Autorización de estadía fuera del país por 183 días, and won't lose your residence permit.

    Can I do this in the aeroport at migraciones on my way to the US?
    I have been in Peru continuously for more than 2 years.
    Can I apply for citizenship and then leave the country for 7 months or more?

    Please see my two earlier submissions.
    Muchas gracias for the help.
    Have a ticket to fly early this Thursday.
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      Sunflower
      Sunflower
      • LimaEasy
       · 14/01/2024
      @Eric Dyssegard Hello Eric,

      I made one comment out of your three as your questions belong together, making it easier to answer.

      The travel permit or the so-called Autorización de estadía fuera del país por 30 dias as explained in this article is only for foreigners in Peru who applied for a visa - to be precise who applied for a change of their immigration status (cambio de calidad migratoria) or a change of their visa type (cambio de clase de visa) - as well as those who applied for an extension of their residence visa in case they need to leave the country during the processing time of their application.

      This does not apply to you.

      As you are in Peru on a retirement visa, you must be in the country for at least 183 days per year otherwise you will lose your resident status. So, if you plan to leave Peru for more than 183 consecutive days, you can apply for the Autorización de estadía fuera del país por 183 dias; however, the law states only for reasons of emergency or force majeure. If your staying outside Peru is considered an emergency or force majeure or if Migraciones is even interested in the reasons why you leave the country for a long time is completely up to Migraciones.

      And no, the Autorización de estadía fuera del país por 183 dias cannot be applied for at the airport before you leave. If nothing changed over the past few months, you must apply for it on the Agencia Digital under “Mesa de Partes” and there “Trámites TUPA" and "Permiso especial para permanecer fuera del país más de 183 días sin pérdida de residencia".

      Usually, a decision is made within 30 business days. Before the new foreigner law was put into effect in November of last year, you had to get the permission to leave for more than half a year before you left the country. Not sure how this is handled now. So, it might be possible that you will lose your retirement visa if you already leave in a few days and stay outside Peru for more than half a year.

      Regarding applying for the Peruvian nationality. First, this is nothing you do in a few weeks or months. The process of applying for “la nacionalidad peruana por naturalización” takes at least a year after you submitted all required documents and involves numerous steps up to the President’s office. Additionally, as far as I’m aware, since August 2021 only resident visa holder based on work, religious or investment can apply for the “naturalización”; additionally foreigners, who are married to a Peruvian, can apply for the Peruvian nationality after two years of legal residency, a process called “nacionalización por matrimonio”.

      When I understand correctly, you plan to get married to your Peruvian fiancée in the US and apply there for her Green Card. I don’t know how long this process takes. However, once your then wife has her US Green Card she must reside in the US, so have her permanent home in the US. She can, of course, prove her ties to the US or apply for a re-entry permit in case she stays outside the country for more than half a year / a year, but it’s always possible that she gets denied entry.

      Anyway, let’s assume you both return to Peru and you apply in Peru for a family visa. Then the same applies to you. You can’t be outside Peru for more than half a year. And you can only apply for the family visa when you are married. So, if you marry in the US, then you must register your marriage at a Peruvian consulate and get a legalized copy of your Peruvian marriage certificate to apply for the family visa in Peru. You could also register your marriage at Reniec once you returned to Peru. Depending on where you plan to have your permanent home, you should decide if a Peruvian consulate in the US or Reniec in Peru is more convenient in the future.

      Greetings
      Eva
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      Patrick R
      Patrick R · 13/11/2024
      @Sunflower I mean to be fair, it's easy to maintain residency in two countries for two different people (you and your wife).

      183 days in Peru for you, 183 Days in US for her. Since there are only 365 days in a year, you only have to travel 1-2 days apart once a year.
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      Sunflower
      Sunflower
      • LimaEasy
       · 13/11/2024
      @Patrick R
      Yes, it might be doable, but not what Eric asked for and what I responded to. So, not sure what you are trying to tell me.

      Greetings
      Eva
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    Grace
    Grace · 29/12/2023
    Hi,

    I have a pending application for my visa, and I am currently out of the country and I have a valid travel permit issued to me at the airport. My current trip is for 21 days. However, I am planning to leave Peru again in February for another 2 weeks. My question is, if my visa is not yet approved by then, will I be able to get another travel permit? Or is it a case of maximum 30 days in total?

    Thanks in advance!
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      Sunflower
      Sunflower
      • LimaEasy
       · 29/12/2023
      @Grace
      Hello Grace,

      honestly, I don't know the legal answer to your question. But from what I heard from others in a similar situation, they could apply for a second travel permit.

      If you want to make sure, I highly recommend to check with Migraciones before finalizing the plans for your second trip out of the country. Or pray that your visa is approved by then.

      Greetings
      Eva

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    Connor
    Connor · 26/12/2023
    Hello Eva - If I have my visa familiar application approved, and acquire my travel permit for 30 days, will my visa be processed/possibly approved while I'm out of the country? I saw your response to Steven that it would be not continue to be processed, but that was for a different visa and circumstance.
    Thanks for all your help and very detail guidance. 
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      Sunflower
      Sunflower
      • LimaEasy
       · 26/12/2023
      @Connor
      Hello Connor,

      I assume it's a typo but just to make sure: if your family visa is approved (as you wrote) and you have your carné, then you do not need the travel permit. Your passport and carné is enough and you can leave Peru and return whenever you wish; just make sure you spend 183 days in the country.

      However, I think you wanted to write that your family visa application is submitted or in the process of being approved, then yes, you must get the travel permit to leave the country and only can stay outside Peru for a max of 30 days.

      Officially, during your absence the evaluation and approval process is on hold and you shouldn't get any notifications. But only Migraciones staff can tell you if that's true. 

      And in your case it honestly doesn't really matter. Even if are abroad you can check your Buzon electronico. If Migraciones sends you a notification while being outside the country (which is highly unlikely and I never heard about it), you could always see what it's about and if necessary apply for an extension of their deadline. Or in case they send you the approval letter, then, as you can only leave for month, you can pick up your carné when you return. Shouldn't be a problem to worry about.

      Or is there something else why you worry?

      Wishing you all the best.

      Greetings
      Eva


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      Connor
      Connor · 26/12/2023
      @Sunflower Apologies for the typos - you guessed right, I meant to say "if my visa is in the process of being approved." Your response was clear and helpful, and fast. Thanks so much
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    Lee Taylor
    Lee Taylor · 14/11/2023
    I am applying for Cambio de Calidad Migratoria but cannot get an appointment and they haven't even released the appointments yet from December onwards. For this reason I don't have a code of verification yet. I have used to the link provided which shows my application but just the Numero Expediente. 

    Please advise what I can do in this situation? Without the verification code it's not letting me apply for the temporary permission of travel. Could I just request this at the airport, even without the code?

    Thank you in advance.
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      Sunflower
      Sunflower
      • LimaEasy
       · 15/11/2023
      @Lee Taylor
      Hello Lee,

      not having done the biometric data appointment has nothing to do that you don't have the verification code. Are you sure, you don't have it? Probably just missed it.

      The verification code is on the document "Registro de Solicitud de Cambio de Calidad Migratoria" (the confirmation of your successful application), which was displayed on your screen after you uploaded all necessary documents on the Agencia Digital.

      At the top right of the document under the bar code you find your Numero de expediente (file number). It consists of 2 letters (usually some abbreviation of the Migraciones office where you applied; LM for Lima, for example; or CY for Chiclayo, etc.) and 9 numbers. 

      At the bottom of the first page, under the signature / fingerprint field, the Fecha de publicacion (application date) and a Codigo de verificacion (verification code) are shown.

      If you didn't get that document, which sometimes happens, you can contact Migraciones using the video conference call option. Within minutes they can get you the correct verification code.

      And yes, another option could be to get the travel permit directly at the airport.

      Greetings
      Eva

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    Steven
    Steven · 01/10/2023
    I am waiting for an extension of my residence visa and need to travel for more than 30 days.

    Assuming my visa extension is approved while I am out of Peru. Do you know if it is OK to return past the 30 days allowed on the permit.
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      Sunflower
      Sunflower
      • LimaEasy
       · 01/10/2023
      @Steven
      Hello Steven,

      the regulation quite clearly states that you can only apply for the extension of your residence visa while being in Peru. 

      Once you applied for the extension, you can only leave the country during the evaluation and approval process, if you apply for the Autorización de Estadía fuera del País as described above. 

      This travel permit is only valid for 30 days, meaning you must return latest 30 days after you left.

      Officially, during your absence your application isn't processed, so it's unlikely that you get the approval while being abroad.

      Anyway, if you don't return to Peru within the 30 days your travel permit allows, your application for the extension of your residence visa could be dismissed and you then have to apply again for the extension (and pay the fine for not extending your residency on time).

      Greetings
      Eva
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    Kat
    Kat · 17/04/2023
    Just in case-if I already have a carne de extranjeria, I dont have to apply for permit when traveling for less then 180 days a year, is that correct?
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      Sunflower
      Sunflower
      • LimaEasy
       · 17/04/2023
      @Kat
      Hello Kat,

      yes correct.

      You only need to apply for a travel permit if your want to leave Peru during the processing time of your visa application or during the processing time of your visa extension.

      So, if you have a valid residence visa and a valid carné you can leave whenever you please. Just be aware that you can only be outside Peru for half a year and depending on your visa type you might need to get a confirmation that you paid your taxes / statement that you didn't have any taxable income.

      Greetings
      Eva
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      Kat
      Kat · 17/04/2023
      @Sunflower Thank you! Could you please light it up a bit for me-if  I have residency as a worker "trabajador", I need to have a confirmation I'm paying taxes? What kind of doc/from where?
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      Sunflower
      Sunflower
      • LimaEasy
       · 17/04/2023
      @Kat
      I wrote about it in our Work visa article, chapter "Things you should know living in Peru on a work visa". So, here the relevant passage pasted and copied:

      "Whenever you, as a resident worker, want to leave the country for short or extended periods of time, for example, to go on holidays or for a business trip abroad, you must present the so-called "Certificado de Rentas y Retenciones" at immigrations before you are allowed to leave. This form is issued by your employer or, if you work independently, by your client(s), who confirm(s) that the income tax corresponding to your earnings was retained according to the Peruvian tax legislation. The physical form, Formulario 1492, is rarely used anymore. Instead, your employer or client has to enter his/her Sunat Virtual and fill in the Formulario Virtual 1692°, then print and sign it and give it to you. The form expires 30 days after it was filed with Sunat; so, you must leave Peru within these 30 days. If you, as a dependent or independent resident worker didn't have any earnings, you must present the so-called “Declaración jurada de haber realizado actividades que no impliquen la generación de rentas de fuente peruana” at immigrations before you are allowed to leave. So, just download Formulario 1495, fill it in, sign it and show it to the immigration officer when leaving Peru."

      Hope, this explains it.

      Greetings
      Eva
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    Michael
    Michael · 16/03/2023
    If I'm only going to be out of the country for two weeks, do I still need to be exact with my departure date?  If I'm planning to leave Peru on Monday the 27th, can I specify Sunday the 26th?
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      Sunflower
      Sunflower
      • LimaEasy
       · 16/03/2023
      @Michael
      Hello Michael,

      I don't know, but I assume (!!!) you shouldn't have a problem as the permit allows you to be out of the country for the period from the departure date you entered to +30 days and there could always be changes (flight canceled and re-booked, etc.).

      Nevertheless, if there aren't any unforeseen changes at short notice why would you do that? I assume about three days before you leave the country, when you should apply the latest, you know your exact departure date. So, to avoid any problems, discussion or inconveniences with a fussy immigration officer I personally would enter the correct departure date.

      Edit: if you are worried about getting the approval over the weekend, you could as well apply a week before your travel or on the Tuesday or Wednesday before your Monday travel.

      Greetings
      Eva
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    Alice
    Alice · 08/03/2023
    I thought it would be useful for people to know that (failing getting your travel permit online) it is possible to do this at the airport. There is a small glass office just before you go through immigration for international departures. The people working in the office process anyone who needs to pay for overstaying their visa, and also anyone needing a travel permit. It was a completely standard, fast and free procedure (they even had printed instructions stuck to the wall). You had to email them proof of payment (which I had done online) and they then made the application, 5 mins later gave me two printed copies, one for the immigration officer when you leave the country, the second to give the immigration officer on return. 
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      Sunflower
      Sunflower
      • LimaEasy
       · 09/03/2023
      @Alice
      Hello Alice,

      That's great info! Thank you so much for sharing! That's the first time I hear that you can get the travel permit at the counter where you pay the overstay fine.

      For all those who have problems to apply on the Agencia Digital for the authorization that's a real game changer and one thing less to worry about. I will add this option above in the article.

      Again, thanks a lot.

      Greetings
      Eva
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    Neshama
    Neshama · 16/02/2023
    Hello, first of all thank you for all of your super detailed answers on here!
    Second, about the 30 day travel. I am starting the process of applying for my residency (through marriage), i have two trips planned outside of Peru. One in April for 18 days, and one in June for 20 days. If my visa isn't approved and ready by June, will i still be able to make the second trip? Can one apply for two separate travel permisos while in the visa process? Or can I only be out of Peru for a TOTAL of 30 days during the entire process?
    Many thanks!
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      Sunflower
      Sunflower
      • LimaEasy
       · 16/02/2023
      @Neshama
      Hello Neshama,

      thank you for your praise.

      Yes, if they don't change anything until June, you can apply for two separate travel permits.

      When you apply on the Agencia Digital for your family visa, which is explained in detail in our Family Visa article, make sure to not miss the No. de expediente,  the Fecha de publicacion and especially the Codigo de verificacion (it's explained in the article under Step-by-step guide to apply for a family visa in Peru, 3rd page of the application) .

      So, in case your visa isn't approved until April (over the last few weeks I heard of 4 applications that went through in 5 or 6 weeks) apply for the travel permit. No big deal. Then if your visa still isn't approved by June you can apply for another permit.

      But, be aware that there is always a chance, even though slight, that an application for a permit is denied.

      Greetings
      Eva
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    Mikayla
    Mikayla · 22/01/2023
    I've been trying to apply for my travel permit but when I click on the tab under permisos for especial de viaje it only comes up with a 404 error de servidor. I've tried on different computers, incognito window, etc. But I also can't get a hold of migraciones by phone or chat or by appointments as none are available. My trip is in 72 hours and I'm on a time crunch. So I'm going to go to the office tomorrow and try to talk to someone. But can I print out the form that we found and do it physically? Or what else can I do to apply for the permit. I've been trying to access the platform for a week and I always get the server error.
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      Sunflower
      Sunflower
      • LimaEasy
       · 22/01/2023
      @Mikayla
      Hello Mikayla,

      I was updating this article yesterday and had no problem when I clicked on the permiso de viaje point. However, today, when I wanted to double check something, I got the same 404 error message you describe. As sometimes official websites have their flaws and seemingly only work properly during business hours and today is Sunday, I didn't think much about it, but still checked if Migraciones probably changed the application process for the travel authorization. But no, that's the way you must apply and since August 2021, the only way you can apply.

      Not sure where you are, but be aware that you will have a hard time to speak to someone at Migraciones in Lima if you don't have an appointment (which are booked for weeks at the moment). Best try to apply again tomorrow morning after 09.00 am. Switch of any translation program and/or VPN and/or ad blockers you may be using. If you still get the same error message, you could try to call Migraciones under 200-1000. If you go to Migraciones make a screenshot of the error message on the Agenica to have some proof when the security guard at the entrance wants to send you away. Additionally, take your passport, flight ticket, payment receipt and no. de expediente with you. Migraciones offices in the provinces are usually more welcoming.

      Wishing you all the best.

      Greetings
      Eva
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    Alice Osmaston · 21/01/2023
    Hi, great advice on this page. I am applying for cambio de calidad migratoria for the first time. I have submitted all my documents and attended the biometrics appointment. I think that the next step is waiting for the notification that my application is in process and them providing me with a numero expediente. (Do I expect this on the Buzon de notificationes page?) I can't apply for the travel permit until I receive the numero expediente but I am due to fly out of Peru in a week. What if I receive the numero expediente after I have left the country but before I return?
    1) Will they cancel my application because by the time I return I will have a pending application but won't have a travel permit?
    2) If the application does get cancelled, at which point would I have to restart the process? Presumably just uploading all the documents to migraciones website again, and maybe attending another biometrics appointment?
    3) My trip out of Peru is meant to be for 35 days. I'm wondering if I need to book a flight back to Peru to split the journey into 2 parts. So that both are <30days. (Can you apply for 2 travel permits. But if I have left the country before receiving my application approval/numero expediente, and therefore cannot apply for the travel permit, does the 30 day still apply. Probably they would cancel my visa application when I returned (because of not having a travel permit) and therefore would be a waste to have booked a return flight in the middle of the trip.
     
    Sorry for the lengthy question, any advice much appreciated.
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      Sunflower
      Sunflower
      • LimaEasy
       · 21/01/2023
      @Alice Osmaston Hello Alice,

      Until mid-last year or so Migraciones sent a confirmation letter of your application with your no. de expediente and your log-in data for the buzon electronico. Then things changed and the number and login data were just displayed on your screen at the end of the application process. So, as you made an appointment for the biometrical data, you most probably already have your no. de expediente.

      Check out the picture I attached. After you uploaded your documents, you had the Registro de Solicitud de Cambio de Calidad Migratoria displayed. The no. de expediente has two letters (some sort of abbreviation of the Migraciones office where you applied; LM for Lima, for example; or CY for Chiclayo, etc.) and 9 numbers. For reasons of data protection of the person who thankfully sent me the screenshot, I had to hide the number under the red line.

      If you didn’t print or download this document, you can try and verify your application under this link https://sel.migraciones.gob.pe/servmig-inmtra/VerEstadoTramiteIMRev (for whatever reasons, the page won’t load at the moment, but, when I remember correctly, you can enter the page without your no. de expediente).

      Answer to 1)
      Yes, if you leave Peru without the travel permit while your application is still in process, your application will be canceled.

      Answer to 2)
      After your return, check if they canceled your application. If not, good for you. If they did, you just have to start from scratch. New payment, new application. Make sure your documents are still valid as documents in Peru have an “expiration date”. So, in general (there are a few exceptions, for example, work contract), documents issued in Peru are only accepted if they were issued not more than 3 months before the application is submitted; documents issued outside Peru are only accepted if they are not older than 6 months.

      Answer to 3)
      The travel permit is valid for a maximum of 30 days. And no, you can only apply for one travel permit at a time. If you return within the 30 days and immediately apply for another travel permit, it might be denied.

      Greetings
      Eva


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      Alice Osmaston
      Alice Osmaston · 23/01/2023
      @Alice Osmaston Thanks, luckily I saved that final page so I do have the no. de expediente starting with 2 letters. When I use the page to try to search for my verification code but get this error (photo attached). Any idea what's going wrong? Thanks
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      Sunflower
      Sunflower
      • LimaEasy
       · 24/01/2023
      @Alice Osmaston
      Hello Alice,

      sorry for getting back to you so late. But I tried to find out where and how you get the codigo. Unfortunately, in vain.

      The usual way is, as explained on our visa pages, that during your application process you should download or print the PA form - Cambio de calidad migratoria. There on the bottom (under the signature and fingerprint field) you find the codigo and the login data for your buzon.

      If you haven't done this, I was told that you can use above link, enter with just your no. de expediente and can find the code there. I don't know what the error message means and how you can overcome this obstacle as you checked the field that you want to enter using your no. de expediente. Sorry.

      I'm still waiting for a reply from a friend of mine who may or not have an idea how you can retrieve the number. If he gets back to me with something new, I'll let you know.

      Other option, get in contact with Migraciones and ask how to proceed.

      Sorry.

      Eva
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    Mikayla
    Mikayla · 04/01/2023
    Hi, it was a little unclear in the article above, but do you need to buy your plane tickets and then apply for the travel permit? For example say I want to leave on Jan 25 but want to buy my tickets today, can I do that? How early can we apply for the travel permit before our departure date? 
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      Sunflower
      Sunflower
      • LimaEasy
       · 05/01/2023
      @Mikayla
      Hello Mikayla,

      you can buy your plane ticket whenever you please. And I don't know of any cases where the travel permit wasn't approved.

      Migraciones recommends applying for the travel permit at least 2 to 3 days before you are planning to leave the country. They don't say what's the earliest you can apply.

      I think a week or so before you leave is fine, because much earlier doesn't make sense as your application process could be approved by then and you then won't need the permit anymore.

      Greetings
      Eva

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