The Peru Consulate in Brazil is an official diplomatic mission of Peru, located in Recife. It provides visa information, Peru passport services, consular assistance and support for Peru citizens living in Brazil and travelers heading to Peru.
The Consulate of Peru in Recife is part of Peru's consular network in Brazil. It focuses on practical services for citizens and travelers in the Recife region, working alongside the main Peru mission in Brasilia.
Citizens and residents of Brazil traveling to Peru come here for visa guidance and application requirements. Peru citizens living in Brazil rely on the mission for passport renewals, civil registry matters such as birth and marriage registration, notarial services and emergency assistance.
Peru operates 9 missions in Brazil, so the office you need depends on your region — the network section below shows every location. As a rule of thumb, the consulates general in the major cities process the highest volume of visa and passport applications.
This consulate is one of 9 Peru missions in Brazil. Choose the office that covers your region:
Traveling the other way? See the Embassy of Brazil in Lima, Peru.
Apply for a Peru visa for tourism, study, work, business or transit. The consulate provides visa information and application guidance for citizens and residents of Brazil, with most applications processed through the consulates general in the major cities.
Passport renewal and replacement for Peru citizens abroad, including lost or stolen passports and emergency travel documents.
Consular help for Peru citizens in distress: accidents, hospitalization, arrest, lost documents or crisis situations in Brazil. Emergency contact procedures are published on the official website.
Authentication and certification of official documents for use abroad — powers of attorney, certified copies and signature legalization for papers moving between the Peru and Brazil legal systems.
Registration of life events for Peru nationals abroad: births, marriages and deaths are entered into the national civil registry so they are recognized at home.
Referrals to local legal resources and lists of lawyers for Peru citizens involved in legal proceedings in Brazil.
Entry requirements for Peru depend on your nationality, the purpose of your trip and how long you plan to stay. Some travelers enter visa free for short visits while others need a visa or electronic authorization — check the current rules with this consulate or on the official Peru immigration portal before booking travel.
Work, study and family visas usually require sponsorship or admission first and take longer to process than visitor visas. Typical Peru visa documents include a valid passport, photos, proof of funds, travel insurance, accommodation details and purpose specific papers. Apply well before travel and book your visa appointment early.
Officers refuse incomplete files more often than weak ones — run through this checklist before your appointment:
Requirements vary by visa type and nationality — the official checklist from the Peru authorities is always the final word.
The consulate may close on Brazil public holidays as well as Peru national holidays — always confirm before visiting.
Free to call from any phone, 24 hours. In immediate danger, call local emergency services first.
Call +55 (81) 3326 7837 during office hours, email consperurecife@ig.com.br.
The consulate is located at Rue Real De Torre Torre Cep 50110-100, Recife, Pernambuco, Brazil,
Contact the consulate or check the official website for the current application procedure — many countries route applications through online portals and visa application centers, and the consulates general usually handle the highest volume of applications. Book an appointment before visiting.
Visa requirements depend on your nationality, the purpose of travel and length of stay. Check the current rules with this consulate or on the official Peru immigration portal before booking travel.
The mission is generally open on weekdays (09:00–12:00–13:30–17:00 on Mondays) and closed on weekends and public holidays of both countries. Check the live status in the office hours panel on this page.
Visa information and applications, passport services for Peru citizens, document notarization and legalization, civil registry matters, and emergency consular assistance.
Almost always, yes. Most missions require appointments for visa and passport services; walk-in availability is limited to emergencies. Book through the official website.
Call the local emergency number 190 first for immediate danger. For consular help — lost passports, accidents, arrests — contact the mission at +55 (81) 3326 7837 during office hours or use the emergency line on the official website.