Diplomatic representation of Peru in Canada
Peruvian Embassy in Ottawa
The Embassy of the Republic of Peru in Ottawa represents Peru in Canada. Its Consular Section provides passports, DNI, civil registration, notarial, visa and other consular services for eligible applicants.
Contact details
Contact the Peruvian Embassy in Ottawa
The Embassy and its Consular Section are located at 130 Albert Street in downtown Ottawa, in separate suites.
Use the correct suite: The Embassy is in Suite 1901, while applicants attending for consular services should use the Consular Section in Suite 202.
Embassy and consular location
Where is the Peruvian Embassy in Ottawa?
The Embassy of the Republic of Peru and its Consular Section are both located at 130 Albert Street in downtown Ottawa.
The diplomatic Embassy is in Suite 1901. The Consular Section, where consular procedures are handled, is in Suite 202.
About the mission
About the Peruvian Embassy in Ottawa
The Embassy of the Republic of Peru in Ottawa is Peru’s resident diplomatic mission in Canada.
The Embassy represents Peru in its official relations with Canada and supports bilateral political, economic, commercial, cultural and other cooperation.
The Embassy also includes a dedicated Consular Section in Ottawa that provides services to Peruvian citizens and other eligible applicants.
Peru maintains additional consular representation in Canada. Applicants should check the appropriate Peruvian consular office for their place of residence and requested service before travelling.
Consular assistance
Consular Services
The Consular Section of the Embassy of Peru in Ottawa provides a broad range of services for Peruvian citizens and other eligible applicants.
Biometric passports
Eligible Peruvian citizens can apply for biometric passports through the Consular Section under the current passport requirements.
DNI services
The Consular Section handles eligible National Identity Document procedures, including first applications, renewals, duplicates and updates.
Civil registration
Eligible births, marriages, deaths and other civil-status matters can be processed through Peru’s consular civil-registration procedures.
Notarial services
The Consular Section provides eligible notarial services, including powers of attorney, signature legalization and other procedures.
Emergency travel documents
Eligible Peruvian citizens who cannot use their passport in an emergency may apply for a Salvoconducto under the applicable requirements.
Consular assistance
The Consular Section provides assistance to Peruvian nationals in eligible legal, humanitarian and emergency situations.
Peruvian identity and travel documents
Passports and DNI
The Consular Section in Ottawa handles biometric passport and National Identity Document procedures for eligible Peruvian citizens.
Biometric passports
Peruvian citizens abroad can apply for biometric passports through Peru’s consular network. Requirements vary according to the applicant’s age and circumstances.
Applicants should check the current Ottawa instructions before attending, particularly for applications involving minors, replacement of a passport or other special circumstances.
DNI
The Ottawa Consular Section publishes procedures for several DNI services, including first-time applications for adults and minors, renewals, duplicates and corrections or updates to personal information.
Some eligible DNI procedures can also use Peru’s online identity services, depending on the type of application.
Emergency travel documents
A Salvoconducto may be issued to an eligible Peruvian citizen in an emergency involving circumstances such as the loss, theft, destruction or deterioration of a passport.
The Ottawa Consular Section states that this emergency travel document is valid for 30 days and cannot be extended. It can be used for the holder’s return to Peru or place of residence, subject to the applicable requirements.
Passport and DNI applicants: Check the current requirements for your exact application before attending. Procedures differ for adults, minors, first applications, renewals and replacement documents.
Official records and documents
Civil Registration and Notarial Services
The Consular Section provides civil-registration and notarial procedures for eligible applicants in Canada.
Civil registration
Peru’s consular civil-registration services include procedures relating to births, marriages and deaths abroad, together with eligible copies and corrections of civil-status records.
Notarial services
The Ottawa Consular Section provides eligible notarial procedures for documents intended for use in Peru.
These include procedures involving powers of attorney and legalization of signatures. For a private-document signature legalization, the applicant signs the document in the presence of the responsible consular officer and must present valid identification.
Requirements vary substantially according to the type and intended use of the document, so applicants should check the specific procedure before travelling to Ottawa.
Do not sign certain documents in advance: For procedures requiring consular legalization of a private signature, the signature must be made in the presence of the responsible consular officer.
Travel to Peru
Peru Visa Information
Visa requirements for Peru depend on the traveller’s nationality, passport and purpose of travel.
Canadian citizens travelling with an ordinary Canadian passport do not currently require a tourist visa to enter Peru.
Peru’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs states that Canadian travellers using this exemption should carry an ordinary Canadian passport with at least six months of validity upon entry.
Foreign nationals residing in Canada who require a Peruvian tourist visa can apply through the appropriate Peruvian consular office. For applications handled in Ottawa, the current procedure requires applicants to contact the Consular Section by email with the required documents so an interview date and time can be arranged.
Applicants who require a visa should not purchase non-refundable travel solely on the assumption that a visa will be granted.
Canadian passport holders: A tourist visa is currently not required for eligible visits to Peru, but travellers should verify current entry and passport-validity requirements before departure.
Visitor information
Before You Visit
Check the current procedure and supporting-document requirements for your specific consular service before travelling to Ottawa.
Go to Suite 202
The diplomatic Embassy is in Suite 1901, but the Consular Section handling consular procedures is located in Suite 202 at 130 Albert Street.
Check the exact procedure
DNI, passport, civil-registration, notarial and visa applications each have separate requirements. Review the instructions for your service before attending.
Use the emergency number appropriately
The Consular Section publishes a separate emergency telephone number for situations requiring urgent consular assistance.
Frequently asked questions
Peruvian Embassy Ottawa FAQ
What is the address of the Peruvian Embassy in Ottawa?
The Embassy of the Republic of Peru is located at 130 Albert Street, Suite 1901, Ottawa, ON K1P 5G4, Canada.
Where is the Consular Section of the Peruvian Embassy?
The Consular Section is in the same building as the Embassy but uses Suite 202 at 130 Albert Street, Ottawa, ON K1P 5G4.
What are the Consular Section’s public service hours?
The Consular Section currently publishes office hours from Monday to Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., with public service from 9:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Can I apply for a Peruvian passport in Ottawa?
Yes. The Consular Section of the Embassy lists biometric passports among its current consular services. Requirements depend on the applicant’s age and circumstances.
Can I apply for a Peruvian DNI in Ottawa?
Yes. The Ottawa Consular Section publishes procedures for first-time DNI applications, renewals, duplicates and eligible corrections or updates for adults and minors.
Does the Consular Section register births and marriages?
Yes. Civil-registration services include eligible procedures involving births, marriages, deaths and other civil-status records.
Can the Consular Section provide a Power of Attorney?
The Ottawa Consular Section lists notarial procedures among its services, including powers of attorney and eligible signature-legalization procedures. Requirements depend on the document and intended use.
Do Canadian citizens need a tourist visa for Peru?
No. Canadian citizens travelling with an ordinary Canadian passport currently do not require a tourist visa for eligible travel to Peru. Peru’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs states that the passport should have at least six months of validity upon entry.
Official information
Sources
Official Peruvian and Canadian government sources used to verify the Embassy, Consular Section and current consular information on this page.