Order Peruvian Passport: The Complete Guide for a Fast Application Process

OK, guys, today I wanna talk about how I got my Peruvian passport. It wasn’t too much of a hassle, really, just a few steps and a bit of waiting around.

First off, I had to figure out where to start. Since I’m in the U.S., I needed to find the nearest Peruvian consulate. Turns out, there’s one not too far from me. So, I went to their website. Pretty much every consulate has an online system now, which is super convenient.

Once I was on the website, I had to register for an appointment. This was straightforward—I just filled in my details, you know, the usual stuff: name, date of birth, contact info. They also asked for details of a family member or friend, probably for emergency contact or something. Then there was a section to enter a receipt number. I didn’t have that yet, so I moved on to the next step.

Next, I had to actually schedule the appointment. The website had a calendar thing where I could pick a date and time that worked for me. I chose a slot a couple of weeks out ’cause that’s what worked with my schedule. Oh, and I had to download a form from their site. I printed it out to fill in later.

After scheduling, I got an email confirming my appointment. It also had instructions on what to bring and how much the fee was. I paid the fee online—it was easier that way. I also had to print out the receipt to take with me.

On the day of the appointment, I made sure I had everything: the completed form, my old passport, a couple of passport photos, and the receipt. I got to the consulate, checked in, and waited for my turn. It wasn’t too long of a wait, maybe 30 minutes.

When my number was called, I went up to the counter. The guy there was pretty chill. He checked all my documents, took my fingerprints, and had me sign a few things. He said the new passport would be ready in a few weeks and that they’d mail it to me.

So, yeah, that’s pretty much it. I’m still waiting for the passport to arrive, but the hard part is over. It was a lot easier than I thought it would be, to be honest. If you need to get a Peruvian passport, don’t sweat it. Just follow the steps, and you’ll be fine.