Embassies in Peru: Complete Traveler Directory, Contacts and How to Get Help

Why This Directory Matters

If you lose a passport, need emergency help, or require notarial and visa services in Peru, your first point of contact is your country’s embassy or consulate. Most foreign missions are in Lima, with a few consulates in regional cities. This guide shows you how to find accurate, official details quickly, what services to expect, and how to get help after hours.

How to Find Your Embassy or Consulate in Peru

• Peru Ministry of Foreign Affairs (RREE): The official directory of diplomatic and consular missions accredited in Peru. Start here for the most current list and contacts. https://www.gob.pe/rree (look for Directorio del Cuerpo Diplomático and Consulados).
• Your Government’s “Find an Embassy” page: Most foreign ministries maintain a missions locator. Search “Country embassy Lima official site”.
• Regional Consulates: Some countries maintain consulates in cities like Cusco, Arequipa, Trujillo or Iquitos. Check your embassy’s “Consular Services” or “Other offices” section.

What Embassies Can Do for You

• Emergency assistance: Guidance after accidents, crime, illness or detention; liaising with local authorities; lists of doctors, lawyers and translators.
• Passports & nationality: Emergency travel documents, passport renewals or replacement, consular reports of birth or death abroad (country-specific).
• Notarial services: Signatures, affidavits and certifications (by appointment; fees apply).
• Voting & citizens’ services: Overseas voting, citizen registration programs.
• Visa information: If you are a non-Peruvian applying to visit the embassy’s country, consular sections post requirements and appointment systems.

Embassies and Consulates: Where They Are

Lima hosts the vast majority of embassies (especially in San Isidro, Miraflores, Surco and adjacent districts). Some countries also have consulates in Cusco, Arequipa, Trujillo, Iquitos, Puno or Tacna. Always check whether your service (e.g., biometrics, visas) is available at a consulate or only at the embassy in Lima.

Quick-Access Links: Most-Requested Embassies in Peru

The links below point to official sites or official country pages for Peru-based missions. Use them to confirm addresses, hours and emergency numbers.

• United States – Embassy in Lima (Surco). Official site: pe.usembassy.gov
• United Kingdom – British Embassy Lima. Official page: gov.uk/world/organisations/british-embassy-lima
• Canada – Embassy in Lima. Official portal: international.gc.ca (search “Embassy of Canada Peru”)
• European Union Delegation – EU Delegation to Peru: eeas.europa.eu/delegations/peru_en
• Spain – Embajada de España en Lima: exteriores.gob.es/Embajadas/lima
• France – Ambassade de France au Pérou: pe.ambafrance.org
• Germany – Deutsche Botschaft Lima: lima.diplo.de
• Italy – Ambasciata d’Italia Lima: ambasciata-lima.esteri.it
• Netherlands – Embassy info: netherlandsandyou.nl
• Switzerland – Embassy of Switzerland in Peru: eda.admin.ch/lima
• Sweden – Embassy of Sweden in Lima: swedenabroad.se
• Norway – Norway in Peru: norway.no/en/peru
• Belgium – Belgium in Peru: peru.diplomatie.belgium.be
• Japan – Embassy of Japan in Peru: pe.emb-japan.go.jp
• China – Embassy of China in Peru: pe.china-embassy.gov.cn
• India – Embassy of India, Lima: eoilima.gov.in
• Republic of Korea (South Korea) – Embassy in Peru: overseas.mofa.go.kr/pe-en
• Australia – Australian Embassy Peru: peru.embassy.gov.au
• Brazil – Embaixada do Brasil em Lima: lima.itamaraty.gov.br
• Mexico – Embajada de México en el Perú: embamex.sre.gob.mx/peru
• Argentina – Embajada Argentina en Perú: eperu.cancilleria.gob.ar
• Chile – Embajada de Chile en Perú: chile.gob.cl/peru
• Colombia – Embassy and consular services: start at cancilleria.gov.co and search “Perú”
• Ecuador – Embassy and consulates: start at cancilleria.gob.ec and search “Perú”
• Bolivia – Embassy info via cancilleria.gob.bo (search “Perú”)
• Uruguay – Embassy info via Uruguay MFA
• Paraguay – Embassy info via mre.gov.py
• Switzerland – Repeat listed for clarity: eda.admin.ch/lima

For all other countries, use Peru’s official directory at gob.pe/rree or your foreign ministry’s mission locator. If your country is not represented in Lima, it may be accredited from a neighboring country; the directory will indicate this and list the responsible mission.

Consulates Beyond Lima (Examples)

Availability changes; confirm on your embassy’s website. Common consulate locations include:

• Cusco: Seasonal or honorary consulates serving travelers on Andean routes.
• Arequipa, Trujillo, Iquitos, Puno, Tacna: Cities with frequent visitor traffic or border crossings sometimes host consulates or honorary consuls.

How to Prepare for an Embassy Visit

• Book online: Most missions require advance appointments for non-emergency services.
• Bring documents: Passport, copies, passport photos, proof of travel plans and any police reports (for theft/loss) as applicable.
• Payment: Fees are often payable by card or exact cash; check the site for accepted methods and current fees.
• Arrive early with ID: Security screening is standard; phones and bags may have restrictions.

If Your Country Has No Embassy in Peru

• Accredited from abroad: Some countries handle Peru via embassies in Santiago, Bogotá, Brasília or Buenos Aires. The Peru MFA directory lists the responsible mission.
• EU citizens: Under EU rules, citizens can request consular protection from any EU member state embassy when their own is not represented. Bring ID and proof of nationality.
• Commonwealth, Nordic and other arrangements: Some regions have cooperation agreements—ask any friendly mission if they can coordinate assistance.

Visas for Traveling to Other Countries from Peru

If you are a non-Peruvian resident or traveler in Peru and need a visa for another country, apply through that country’s embassy or designated visa center in Lima. Requirements, biometrics and processing times vary widely. Always:

• Use the embassy’s official visa page (avoid third-party forms unless the site explicitly redirects to an official partner).
• Check whether in-person appointments are required or if eVisas are accepted.
• Confirm processing times and passport validity rules (often 6+ months).

Embassy Districts in Lima: Getting Around

• San Isidro: Major diplomatic district with many embassies and corporate offices; expect controlled access streets around some missions.
• Miraflores: Consulates and cultural centers, easy taxi access.
• Santiago de Surco (Monterrico): Large embassy compounds (e.g., the U.S.).

Use official taxis or ride-hailing apps; plan extra time for traffic and security screening.

Frequently Asked Questions

• Can an embassy get me out of legal trouble? No. They cannot interfere in local legal processes but can provide lawyer lists and contact family.
• Can I replace my passport the same day? Many embassies can issue an emergency travel document quickly for imminent travel, but full passports often take longer.
• What if my wallet and phone were stolen? File a police report, contact your embassy’s emergency line from a hotel or borrowed phone, and ask them about funds transfer options and replacement documents.

All Embassies and Consulates: How to See the Full List

For the definitive, up-to-date list of all embassies and consulates in Peru, including accredited non-resident embassies and honorary consuls, consult the Peru Ministry of Foreign Affairs directory:

• https://www.gob.pe/rree → Diplomatic Missions in Peru (Cuerpo Diplomático Acreditado) and Consular Corps (Cuerpo Consular). The pages list addresses, phones, emails, heads of mission and accreditation details.

Use the Ministry list alongside your own government’s mission locator to verify services, appointment systems and emergency contacts.

Save this guide offline and bookmark your embassy’s emergency page before you travel. In a pinch, knowing exactly where to click—and who to call—can save hours.