(Last updated: 28 July 2012)
Visas
Travellers to Peru for business purposes do not need to obtain a business visa for visits involving marketing development, meetings with clients, seminars, trade fairs, or other marketing activities. Although some Peruvian officials may advise otherwise, the Peruvian Foreign Ministry has confirmed that Australians do not need a visa to visit Peru for purposes of business development.
A business visa is only required for Australians who plan to sign official documents while in Peru. Travellers on a business visa are also required to complete a statutory declaration upon leaving the country to state that they have received no money for work done during their stay in Peru on the business visa. This procedure has caused some Australian visitors difficulties at the Lima airport.
Note that all visitors to Peru are required to keep their white entry card and hand this to immigration officials when they leave the country.
For further information please contact your nearest Peruvian Embassy or Consulate prior to arrival.
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OECD Guidelines for Multinational Enterprises
Multinational Enterprises should be aware of the OECD Guidelines for Multinational Enterprises that provide voluntary principles and standards for responsible business behaviour in a variety of areas, consistent with applicable domestic laws. These Guidelines are endorsed and promoted by the Australian Government. For more information, go to the AusNCP website.
Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative
The Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (EITI) is a voluntary mechanism which promotes and supports improved governance in resource-rich countries through the full publication and verification of company payments and government revenues from oil, gas, and mining.
The EITI is supported by governments, industry, and non-government organisations around the world. The Australian Government supports the EITI and encourages Australian companies operating internationally to comply with its recommendations.
APEC Business Travel Card Scheme
Managed by the Department of Immigration, the APEC Business Travel Card Scheme was developed to make travelling within the 21 APEC member countries much simpler and more efficient.