Hi again, Eva.
I have applied for my resident visa in November. And the status of it is still "pending". I am aware that the timelines can be pretty long here in Peru, but this seems like a bit too long) So I have a question. If / when my visa is finally approved, will it be for the year ahead since the approval date? Or since the date of my application (which was in November)? And what is the longest you might wait for the approval??
- This commment is unpublished.@SashaHello Sasha,As times for the approval of residence visas vary heavily without any obvious reasons, I can't tell how much longer it will take until Migraciones finally approves (or denies) your visa. Usually, it takes anything between two to four months. Anyway I know from three people who applied in November and are still waiting to hear back from Migraciones; I know two cases who applied in December and got the approval in record time (the one after 5, the other after 7 weeks); someone wrote me a couple of weeks ago who's waiting since August of last year and just a few days ago another person who didn't get an approval nor denial in 9 months.You checked your buzon regularly? If so, and if you see that your tramite is still pending there isn't anything to worry about. Probably wait another two or three weeks and in case you haven't heard anything from Migraciones you might want to check with them what's going on.There are different dates on your carné:Fecha de Inscripción: is usually around the date the application for a residence visa was approved (so, around the date the resolution of the approval of your application is issued) and you are registered in the Peruvian foreigner registry. From this day on the one year residency usually starts.
Fecha de Emissión: is the date the card is issued
Caducidad CE: is the date your Carné, so the card itself, expires (not your residence visa!). The card is usually valid 4 years.
Vencimiento Residencia: is the date your residence visa expires. Most often it’s not printed on the card anymore and you have to check online. Depending on the type of visa you have, the residency has to be renewed every 1 or 2 years even though the card itself is still valid. If you don’t renew your residency on time, expect to pay a hefty fine next to jeopardizing your residency.GreetingsEva - This commment is unpublished.@Sunflower Wow! 9 months! thanks a lot, Eva. I do check my Buzon, but someone just told me that it is better to check this website https://sel.migraciones.gob.pe/servmig-inmtra/VerEstadoTramiteIMRev since sometimes they don't send anything on Buzon.Then another questions!1. how do I check back with Migraciones? any form at the Agency portal?2. If someone is denied the visa what shall they do? how soon they should leave Peru or re - submit? since the tourist visa is no longer valid it is kind of tricky ...And me too I know some guys who had approval very fast but they were submitting with the help of companies who provide such service ...Thanks again!!!
- This commment is unpublished.@SashaGood morning Sasha,yes, the 9 months is extremely unusual and I don't know the background and why the person didn't check with Migraciones earlier. Anyway, the two persons I know who got their residence visa in record time both didn't use an immigration lawyer or tramitador as they asked me for assistance to guide them through the process.You can reach Migraciones either by phone under 200-1000, by mail informes @ migraciones.gob.pe or via the chat (enter the Agencia Digital and on the main page on the bottom right you see this image of a woman). If you can't get an answer or you have the feeling the person giving you an answer doesn't know what he/she is talking about or seemingly just wants to get rid of you, you still can make an appointment to see someone in person at Migraciones. This might be wise if the answer is strange or evasive or you are waiting for the approval for too long. You can make an appointment on the Agencia Digital on the main page in the left menu under Citas en linea and there Informes.When I remember correctly, if your visa is denied, you have 15 days to leave the country. Be aware that you have the right to appeal the Migraciones decision. Depending on the reason they give you for the denial it might be worth doing so, however, in such cases using an immigration lawyer might be money well spend.Have a good day and let me know how it's going.GreetingsEva
- This commment is unpublished.@Sunflower Thanks for your replies, Eva.If I overstay those 15 days I just pay a fee as usual when you overstay the visa? I am already on some project so in case I am denied, 15 days will not work. But I hope all is good. I will keep you posted. Thank you!
- This commment is unpublished.@SashaSasha, in the unlikely event that your visa is denied, I recommend to not overstay the time Migraciones gives you to leave the country. They can (and have in the past) issue a obligatory departure notice which might prevent you from returning any time soon. So, better immediately contact an immigration lawyer and appeal their denial decision.And as I think you did everything right there shouldn't be a reason that Migraciones denies your application.It just takes time.GreetingsEva