About Us General Information
  • Home ›   Consular ›   General Information

The Consular Section of the Embassy of India provides a variety of Consular Services to both Indian and non-Indian citizens. These include passport and related services, issue of visas, attestation of documents, other consular services, notary services, etc.

The Consular Section is located in the Embassy premises (Av. Salaverry 3006, San Isidro, Lima Tel: 51-1-4602289 / 2616006 / 4610371, Fax: 51-1-4610374, e-mail: cons.lima@mea.gov.in). The timings of the Consular Section are 09:30 hours to 11:45 hours on all working days.  (Please see the list of the holidays)

India does not permit dual citizenship. All Indian Citizens who have taken up Peruvian/Bolivian citizenship, automatically lose their Indian citizenship. Such persons should therefore surrender their Indian passports to the Embassy on taking up foreign citizenship. Failure to do so or attempting to get passport services even after taking up foreign citizenship is an offence under the Passports Act, 1967, and can lead to penalties, including a ban on all future entry into India.

All resident Indian nationals in Peru and Bolivia are encouraged to register online.

According to new immigration regulations, the entry stamp from the immigration authorities indicating the date of entry in Peru on the passport is mandatory.  In the case of loss/issue of new passport, all foreigners are required to get their immigration entry stamp affixed, after paying the requisite fees, on the new passport before departure from Peru. The procedure could be completed at Department of Immigration and Naturalization – DIGEMIN, Services for Foreigners Ave. España 730, Breña, Tel 2001000.   

A biometric enrolment procedure, comprising of taking a webcam facial image and a 10-digit fingerprint scan, has been introduced by the Embassy for all visa applicants between the ages of 12 and 70.

Submission of Applications:
In Peru
Visa/Passport/Miscellaneous Consular services have to be applied in person at the Embassy. Completed application form along with all required documents and fee should be submitted at the Embassy by the applicant. The fees have to be paid in cash (exact amount) only in US Dollars by the applicant. Payment in Soles, Credit Cards, Cheques, etc. are not acceptable.

From Bolivia
Completed applications, along with necessary documents and fees should be deposited and routed to Embassy through Honorary Consulate General of India in Santa Cruz, Bolivia whose contact details are given below:

 Mr. Jonny Salvatierra Saldaña
Honorary Consul General of India, 
Av. Banzer km. 3.5 entre 4to y 5to anillo, edificio Tata Motors. Santa Cruz, BOLIVIA 
Telephone: 00 591 3 3420004
e-mail: johnny.salvatierra@ba.com.bo ; katherine.guardia@ba.com.bo

 Alternatively, visa applicants in Bolivia can also send their applications to the Embassy by following the instructions given below:

 1. Scanned copies of Completed applications, along with necessary documents, etc., may be sent to the Embassy first by email to: cons.lima@mea.gov.in. Applicants will be informed by the Embassy about correctness of documents. After this, fees can be deposited.

2. The original application, passport, supporting documents and fee receipts have to be sent by courier to the Embassy of India Lima, Peru (Av.Salaverry 3006 San Isidro, Lima – Peru). These documents have to be couriered to the Embassy at applicant’s cost.  When the service has been rendered and ready for dispatch, the Embassy will be inform the applicant to arrange a pre-paid courier for collection from Lima.

To pay the Consular fees, the Embassy of India in Peru has opened a bank account in Bolivia in which the applicants should deposit only consular services fees in exact amount and NO courier charges or whatsoever should be included.  Thereafter, a scanned copy of the Deposit Receipt should be sent by email to Embassy at cons.lima@mea.gov.in.  Henceforth, no cash will be accepted. The details of the bank account are as under:

  •  Name of the Bank

 Banco de Crédito BCP
  • Account Holder´s Name

EMBAJADA DE LA INDIA EN PERU
  •  Type of Account

 Caja de ahorro
  •  Currency

 Dólares
  •  Account Number

 201-51041095-2-43

FAQ on Marital disputes involving NRI/PIO spouses

Sl. No.

Question

Answer

1.

I and my husband are residing abroad. How can I get assistance for settlement of marital issues between me and my husband?

You may approach the Indian Mission in the foreign country where you and your husband reside for providing possible assistance in resolving your marital dispute

2.

I am residing in India. How can I get my overseas Indian spouse to come to India for the settlement of our marital dispute?

You may forward your complaint to the Indian Mission, in the foreign country where your husband resides, to contact your spouse for settlement of marital dispute. In case your husband doesn’t cooperate with such settlement, you may take judicial recourse. 

3.

I am residing abroad. How can I apply for legal and financial assistance provided by the Ministry of External Affairs?

You may approach the Indian Mission in the foreign country in which you reside.

4.

I am residing in India. How can I get assistance in getting maintenance/ financial support from my overseas Indian husband

You may:-

  1. File a case in a Court of competent jurisdiction in India

  2. Approach the Indian Mission in the foreign country in which your husband resides for seeking assistance and guidance

5.

What should I do for revocation/ impounding of my husband’s passport and for not allowing renewal of his passport.

You may approach a Criminal Court of competent jurisdiction in India for obtaining appropriate Court Order for revoking/ impounding passport of your husband

6.

How can I get my husband’s foreign passport revoked/ suspended?

Issue of Foreign Passport does not fall within the jurisdiction of India. You may approach the Embassy of the respective foreign country in which your husband resides.

7. 

How can I get my husband’s Foreign Visa suspended/ revoked?

Visa related issues are dealt by the authorities of the concerned foreign country who issued your husband’s foreign Visa. You may approach the Embassy of the foreign country in which your husband resides for VISA related issues.

8.

How can I get details of Visa and Employment of my overseas Indian spouse who is residing abroad?

Details of Visa or employment of individuals are not available with the Ministry of External Affairs. You may approach the Embassy of the foreign country to get access to such details.

9.

How can I get my overseas Indian husband’s application for PR rejected/ revoked?

PR is a sovereign matter of the concerned foreign government and it is beyond the jurisdiction of the Ministry of External Affairs. You may approach the Embassy of the respective foreign country in which your husband resides.

10.

How can I get the Residence Permit of my overseas Indian husband cancelled?

You may approach the Embassy of the foreign country in which your husband resides for assistance and guidance.

11.

I am residing in India. I request the Ministry to take legal action against my overseas Indian husband.

You are requested to state specific issues in your complaint. You may:-

  1. Notify Police authorities in the local area where you reside or where the matrimonial house is located 

  2. Approach the National Commission for Women for legal assistance and guidance

12.

My child has been taken by my overseas Indian husband without my consent to foreign country. I am residing in India. I want to reunite with my child. What should I do? 

You may:-

  1. Register case on MADAD Portal

  2. Approach NCPCR (Mediation Cell), Ministry of Women and Child Development (Child Welfare Division) 

  3. File case for child custody in India

  4. Make a complaint to the Embassy of the foreign country where the child has been taken

  5. File case against your husband in the foreign country where he resides

13.

I am residing in India. How can I communicate with my children who are in the custody of my husband who is living abroad?

You may file a case in a Court of competent jurisdiction in India and obtain court order for facilitating communication with your children. 

14.

How can I locate the whereabouts of my overseas Indian husband who is not in touch with me?

You may:-

  1. Forward your complaint to the Indian Mission in the foreign country in which your husband resides along with the correct passport number and contact details of your husband

  2. Approach the Indian Mission in the foreign country in which the husband resides

  3. Access the list of Indian Associations/ NGOs from the website of Indian Embassies for further details

15.

How can I deport my husband who is residing abroad to India?

You may:-

  1. File a case in Court

  2. Serve the summons/ Notices/ Warrants for arrest against your husband living abroad through Ministry of Home Affairs

  3. Approach the Indian Embassy in the country where your husband resides

16. 

How can I stop my husband who is trying to flee the country?

You may:-

  1. Approach the Senior Police Authorities to issue Look Out Circular (LOC) against your husband.

  2. File a case in Court to stop the husband from fleeing the country

17.

I am residing in India. How can I initiate criminal proceedings against my overseas Indian spouse?

You may file a case in a criminal court of competent jurisdiction in India.

18.

What is the procedure for the service of judicial process including summons/show-cause notices etc. upon my  spouse residing outside the geographical limits of India?

Service of judicial process outside India including summons/show-cause notices etc., in Civil Matters is regulated by the Ministry of Law & Justice (Joint Secretary & Legal Adviser, ”A” Wing, Shastri Bhawan, New Delhi.

Service of judicial process outside India including summons/show cause notices etc., in Criminal Matters, is carried out by the Ministry of Home Affairs (Joint Secretary (IS-II), NDCC-II Building, Jai Singh Road, New Delhi – 110 001) 

19.

I am residing in India. My overseas Indian husband has deserted me/ subjected me to dowry harassment/ domestic violence. What should I do? 

You may:-

  1. File a case in a Court of competent jurisdiction in In

  2. Approach the National Commission for Women for legal assistance and guidance.

20.

I am residing with my overseas Indian husband in foreign country. He has deserted me/ is subjecting me to dowry harassment/ domestic violence. What should I do?

You may approach the Indian Mission in the country in which you are residing for seeking assistance to file complaint with the local police. The Mission can put you in touch with the local Indian Association/ Organization/ NGOs and also to provide you with legal and financial assistance in case you decide to take legal/ judicial recourse in the foreign country.

You can access the list of local Indian Association/ Organization/ NGOs, lawyers in the foreign country from the website of the Indian Embassy in that country.

21.

How can I get a Red Corner Notice issued against my overseas Indian husband?

You may:-

  1. Get F.I.R. registered with local Police Authorities

  2. Take judicial recourse

22.

I am residing in India. I have been thrown out of my matrimonial home by the relatives of my overseas Indian husband. How can I retrieve belongings and documents from the matrimonial home?

You may file a case in a Court of competent jurisdiction in India to retrieve your belongings. 

23. 

I am residing with my overseas Indian husband in foreign country. I have been thrown out of my matrimonial home by my husband. How can I retrieve belongings and documents from the matrimonial home?

You may approach the Indian Mission in the foreign country for assistance and guidance.

24.

I am residing in India and my overseas Indian husband has married another woman without divorcing me. What should I do?

You may file a case in a Court of competent jurisdiction in India

25.

How can I take action against my overseas Indian husband for cyber harassment?

You may register your complaint on National Cyber Crime Portal