Migraciones
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| Migraciones | Migraciones, the Superintendencia Nacional de Migraciones (National Migration Superintendence), is the authority in Peru in charge of the immigration control of Peruvian nationals and foreigners. Content overview
What does Migraciones doAttached to the Ministry of the Interior, Migraciones issues travel documents (passports) to Peruvian nationals and oversees the migration movement of nationals and foreigners in order to ensure the country's internal security. Being the immigration authority of Peru, Migraciones is especially important for foreigners who live and travel in Peru. Among many other immigration related topics, Migraciones is responsible for issuing temporary and permanent visas as well as special permits and approve the extension of visas and naturalizations. Migraciones offices in PeruThe main office of Migraciones is in Lima’s district Breña. However, since January 2023, in Lima everything related to foreigners is handled by the Lima Migraciones office "Carabaya". Outside the Peruvian capital in the Peruvian provinces there are an additional 15 Migraciones offices which handle all (im)migration related processes for both, Peruvians and foreigners. Migraciones offices in Lima
Migraciones offices in the provinces
How to contact MigracionesGetting in contact with Migraciones, reaching someone there or receiving an answer is sometimes difficult and time consuming. If you want or need to get in contact with Migraciones you have different options. Call MigracionesUnfortunately, the Migraciones call center under 01 200 1000, where you got answers to all your questions and doubts regarding general Migraciones staff and current applications, was discontinued. Instead, since March 2023, you can dail the AloMac central number 1800 for general information about visa applications, visa extensions and other Migraciones related processes. Be aware that AloMac doesn't seem to be connected to the Migraciones system and can't give answers to questions regarding current applications. Start a video conference with MigracionesIf you have a question or doubts regarding a current application or are in need of some general information the best and often most successful way to speak to someone at Migraciones is the video call. However, be aware that waiting times to be connected can be long, the system sometimes "hangs" and you might be disconnected without any reasons and have to start again. But, if you are lucky you might be connected within 10 or 20 minutes and then have anything clarified in a few minutes. Best start a video conference early, shortly after they open around 08.15 am to 08.30 am or later in the evening (they are available until 10.00pm), then your chances to be connected quickly are high. So, just enter the Agencia Digital and click on entrar. On the next page, select "Extranjero". Then choose in the drop-down menu passport and enter your passport number. Complete the other fields (birth date, nationality, last time you entered Peru and the Captcha) and click on Verificar. Now you are on the main page of the Agencia Digtal. Depending on your device, you usually find the video conference icon on the bottom right corner.  Just click on it and you get a ticket with a number and the approximate waiting time. Then good luck. If your approximate waiting time is longer than 30 minutes, best close your ticket and try again, as often after having waited half an hour or so your ticket is canceled and you are disconnected. Anyway, as soon as it's your turn and you accept the video chat, a new window opens and you are connected. It might take a few minutes until you hear and see someone. Do not close the window, otherwise all the waiting was for nothing. Just wait. Usually, the Migraciones staff is friendly and tries their best to help knowledgeably and quickly. Write an e-mail to MigracionesUnfortunately, Migraciones discontinued their e-mail support (informes@migraciones.gob.pe) at the beginning of 2023 and there is no new e-mail address if you need general information about visa applications, visa extensions, other Migraciones related processes or current applicatios. So, you must use the above mentioned video conference option on the Agencia Digital or call AloMac under 1800. If you, however, have problems with the Agencia Digital you can write an e-mail to asistenciaenlinea@migraciones.gob.pe indicating your full name, passport number, if applicable carné number, type of procedure you wanted to do on the Agencia, screenshot of the error that occurred and a detailed description of what happened. Usually, a day or two later you get a reply. Make an appointment with MigracionesIf you wish or need to speak to someone at Migraciones in person at a Migraciones office you need an appointment. At least in Lima it's usually impossible to pass the security guard and are allowed to enter the building without one. At the Migraciones offices in the provinces you might have more luck in urgent cases. To make an appointment just enter the Agencia Digital and click on entrar. On the next page, select "Extranjero". Then choose in the drop-down menu passport and enter your passport number. Complete the other fields (birth date, nationality, last time you entered Peru and the Captcha) and click on Verificar. Now you are on the main page of the Agencia Digtal. In the left menu click on Citas en linea and select Informes. On the next page, the reason for the appointment "Informes" should be pre-selected, so you just have to enter the Migraciones office where you wish to have your appointment, your e-mail address and phone number. Click on Siguiente and select an available date and time slot. Click on Siguiente and print the confirmation of your appointment which you have to present at the entrance of the Migraciones office together with your passport on the day of your appointment. Be aware that especially in Lima it's nothing unusual that all displayed appointments are booked. So, your only option is to try again and again and again later until you hopefully find an available appointment.In urgent cases it might be better to try to get in contact with Migraciones using a video call. |
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