Immigration notice that passports valid for 10 years will be issued from May 7 | | Society

As of May 7, the National Observatory of Migration has announced that Peruvian citizens will be able to start. By processing new electronic passports valid for 10 years.

“As of Tuesday, May 7, Peruvian citizens over the age of 18 will be able to process and obtain an electronic passport valid for 10 years in the national territory, doubling the validity of the current five-year document. The National Monitoring Report on Migration”, states the state platform.

Previously, the effective date was five years as specified in this publication; However, after this new change, Congress approved Act No. 31678 due to its validity. In addition, migration notes that holders of a five-year passport can continue to use this travel document for the duration of its validity without reactivating it.

Recommends processing an electronic passport only in cases of migration, expiration, loss or theft, and recommends the use of a National Identity Document (DNI) for tourist trips within South America.

For those with imminent international travel, expatriates attend without an appointment as long as they show up at the offices two business days prior to their departure with a ticket, payment and ID. The process is available at Breena Headquarters, Monday 7:00 AM to Saturday 2:00 PM, excluding holidays.

Migrations: How much will it cost to get this new passport?

The move seeks to improve the efficiency of immigration procedures and provide greater convenience to Peruvian travelers, the National Immigration Watch announced. The cost of the new 10-year passport will be S/120.90, which must be paid at Banco de la Nación or through the online platform Págalo.pe using payment code 01810.

Citizens who have already scheduled their appointment by May 7 will be requested to access their passport at an additional fee of S/22.30 if they have already paid the S/98.60 fee equivalent to a five-year passport. Very long validity. This additional payment must be made through Banco de la Nación or Págalo.pe, using the same payment code.

What are the security measures of the new e-passport?

Peru's new electronic passport has several security measures to protect the holder's personal information and prevent fraud and fraud. Some of the most notable security measures include:

1. Electronic Chip: It contains the owner's personal data, digital photograph and biometric data such as fingerprints to allow secure verification of identity.
2. Polycarbonate Material: The data pages are made of polycarbonate, which is tamper-resistant and difficult to replace.
3. Visual Security Components: They include holograms, watermarks, hidden images and microtext, which are difficult to copy and provide additional security.
4. Tangible elements: Certain security features such as embossing and engraving can be felt by touch to make it harder to counterfeit.