Cooperante — Cooperant Visa (Cooperante)

Peru•South America

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Cooperante — Cooperant Visa (Cooperante)

Work Dependents Allowed

At a Glance

Processing Time

1 month

Application Fee

Free

Stay Duration

Defined by cooperation agreement

Renewable

Yes

Job Offer

Not Required

Dependents

Allowed

PR Pathway

Remote Work

Not Required

Overview

Temporary visa for foreign experts and volunteers recognized under international cooperation treaties, working with governmental or non-governmental organizations.

The Cooperant Visa is for experts and volunteers working on projects under international treaties or with NGOs registered with the Peruvian Agency for International Cooperation (APCI). It allows for work related to the specific project and is renewable based on the agreement duration.

Requirements

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

Must be an expert or volunteer recognized under international treaties or cooperation agreements.

Must be affiliated with an entity registered in the ENIEX (Registro de Entidades e Instituciones de Cooperación Técnica Internacional) managed by APCI.

Must be invited to perform assistance, social, or humanitarian aid activities.

Must have a valid passport with at least 6 months of remaining validity.

KEY CRITERIA

Education

none or higher

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS

Visa application form (DGC-005).

Valid passport.

Reference number of the authorization granted by the Peruvian Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

Proof of onward travel (flight reservation).

Passport-sized photographs.

Documentation proving the nature of the assistance/humanitarian activity.

Advantages & Considerations

Key Benefits

Recognizes the importance of international cooperation and humanitarian aid.
Facilitates legal entry for volunteers and experts working with registered NGOs or government programs.

Worth Knowing

Highly bureaucratic process; the sponsoring organization must be officially registered and recognized.
Not intended for independent or informal volunteering.
The visa is not issued directly by the consulate; it requires prior approval from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Lima.

Application Process

The sponsoring organization in Peru must request the visa authorization from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Dirección de Política Consular).

Once the authorization is granted, the applicant is notified.

The applicant contacts the designated Peruvian consulate to schedule an appointment.

Submit the required documents and collect the visa.

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