Peruvian consular representation in Canada
Peruvian Consulate General in Vancouver
The Consulate General of Peru in Vancouver provides passport, identity-document, civil registration, notarial, visa and consular assistance services for residents of western and northern Canada.
Contact details
Contact the Peruvian Consulate General in Vancouver
The Consulate General is headed by Consul General Francisco Javier Pella Plenge and is located on Alberni Street in downtown Vancouver.
Vancouver, BC V6E 3Z3
Canada
Emergency line: The emergency number is intended for serious situations such as accidents, detention, disasters or urgent loss of travel documents. Routine appointment and document enquiries should use the regular consular contact channels.
Consulate location
Where is the Peruvian Consulate General in Vancouver?
The Consulate General is located on Alberni Street in downtown Vancouver.
The current B.C. government consular directory and Peru’s active consular service pages list the office at 502 – 1166 Alberni Street, Vancouver, BC V6E 3Z3, Canada.
About the mission
About the Peruvian Consulate General in Vancouver
The Consulate General of Peru in Vancouver is a career consular mission forming part of Peru’s official diplomatic and consular network in Canada.
Francisco Javier Pella Plenge is currently listed as Consul General in Vancouver by the Province of British Columbia and Peru’s own consular website.
The Vancouver post has a long history dating back to 1893. Peru later upgraded the office to a career Consulate General as the Peruvian community and the country’s economic links with western Canada expanded.
The mission provides formal consular services for Peruvian citizens and eligible foreign applicants within its consular district.
Consular assistance
Consular Services
The Vancouver Consulate General provides a broad range of official Peruvian consular procedures.
Passports
Eligible Peruvian citizens can apply for biometric passports and emergency travel documents through the Consulate General.
DNI services
The Consulate processes applications and updates relating to Peru’s national identity document, including certain first-time DNI applications.
Civil registration
The mission handles eligible civil-registry procedures involving births, marriages and other civil-status matters.
Notarial services
Consular services include powers of attorney, certificates, travel authorizations for minors and other notarial procedures.
Legalisation
The Consulate provides certain legalisation services for Canadian certificates and legal documents used in Peru.
Visas
Foreign nationals who require a visa can apply for eligible tourist, business and transit visas according to Peru’s current consular procedure.
Planning your visit
Appointments
Most in-person consular procedures in Vancouver require an appointment.
Book the correct procedure
Review the official instructions for your specific service and use the Consulate’s appointment system where required.
Office hours
The Consulate currently lists public service hours from Monday to Friday, 9:30 am to 3:00 pm, with prior appointment.
Document collection
Some completed DNI and passport documents can be collected during designated collection periods without a regular appointment. Check the latest collection instructions before visiting.
Consular district
Jurisdiction
The Vancouver Consulate General serves a large consular district covering western Canada and several northern territories.
British Columbia and Alberta
British Columbia and Alberta are included within the Vancouver Consulate General’s official consular district.
Yukon and Northwest Territories
The official jurisdiction also includes Yukon and the Northwest Territories.
Nunavut
Nunavut is also assigned to the Vancouver Consulate General under Peru’s published consular jurisdiction.
Visitor information
Before You Visit
Check the current requirements for your particular procedure before travelling to the Consulate General.
Prepare all required documents
Passport, DNI, notarial, civil-registration and visa procedures each have specific supporting-document requirements.
Confirm your appointment
Most services require a scheduled appointment. Only the person registered for the appointment is normally admitted, except in justified circumstances.
Use the emergency line correctly
The emergency telephone is reserved for serious and urgent consular situations and should not be used for routine document or appointment enquiries.
Frequently asked questions
Peruvian Consulate General Vancouver FAQ
Is there a Peruvian Consulate General in Vancouver?
Yes. Peru maintains an active career Consulate General in Vancouver, British Columbia.
Who is the Peruvian Consul General in Vancouver?
Francisco Javier Pella Plenge is currently listed as Consul General of Peru in Vancouver.
What is the address?
The current B.C. consular directory and active Peruvian service pages list the Consulate General at 502 – 1166 Alberni Street, Vancouver, BC V6E 3Z3, Canada.
What is the telephone number?
The current main telephone number is +1 604 662 8880.
What is the emergency number?
The Consulate currently publishes +1 604 762 0948 for serious consular emergencies.
What are the opening hours?
The Consulate currently lists public service hours from Monday to Friday, 9:30 am to 3:00 pm, with prior appointment.
Which areas does the Vancouver Consulate General cover?
The official consular district includes British Columbia, Alberta, Yukon, the Northwest Territories and Nunavut.
Can I apply for a Peruvian passport in Vancouver?
Yes. The Consulate General processes biometric passport applications for eligible Peruvian citizens.
Can I apply for a DNI in Vancouver?
Yes. The Consulate provides several DNI procedures, including certain first-time applications and updates to existing records.
Official information
Sources
Official Peruvian and British Columbia government sources used to verify the current Consul General, office details, services and consular district.