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Updated: data through February 2026 · Source: U.S. Department of State · Unofficial

How many U.S. visas were issued to people from Peru, and how that changed.

Visas issued to people from Peru · February 2026

10,253

That is 1,395 fewer than in January 2026 (11,648) — -12.0%.

Quick view · February 2026

-12.0% vs January 2026 (11,648)-18.7% vs February 2025 (12,605)

All published months together: 908,817

Which visa groups changed? February 2026 compared with January 2026

Visa types gathered by purpose: students, workers, visitors and more.

Most visas Biggest change

Visa group	February 2026	January 2026	Change
Visitors	9,645	10,958	-12.0%−1,313
Temporary workers	260	247	+5.3%+13
Transit and crew	154	161	-4.3%−7
Exchange visitors	77	118	-34.7%−41
Students	62	73	-15.1%−11
Diplomats and international organizations	34	64	-46.9%−30
Fiancé(e)s and their children	12	16	-25.0%−4
Other	9	11	-18.2%−2

Which visa types changed? February 2026 compared with January 2026

Tap a visa type to see only that one.

Most visas Biggest change

Visa type	February 2026	January 2026	Change
B1/B2	9,604	10,881	-11.7%−1,277
H2A	166	139	+19.4%+27
C1/D	142	143	-0.7%−1
J1	74	113	-34.5%−39
F1	55	70	-21.4%−15
B1	40	77	-48.1%−37
L2	28	18	+55.6%+10
L1	22	20

Peru: month by month, 2026 compared with 2025

Year compared with

2025147,842
202621,901

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Month by month

Month	2025	2026	Change
January	13,138	11,648	-11.3%
February	12,605	10,253	-18.7%
March	15,130	–	–
April	13,318	–	–
May	11,670	–	–
June	11,641	–	–
July	9,912	–	–
August	13,075	–	–
September	13,452	–	–
October	11,833	–	–
November	11,368	–	–
December	10,700	–	–

When is it busy? Peru

Busiest month: January (10.4% of a typical year). Quietest: July (6.9%). An even year would be 8.3% a month.

10.4%

9.5%

8.7%

7.3%

7.8%

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6.9%

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8.4%

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

Average of 8 full years (2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025). Each bar is that month's share of the year's total. Years with missing months are left out. It shows when visas are issued, not when people apply.

Peru: all published months

By month By year By fiscal year

“partial” means fewer than 12 months have been published for that period.

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Year	Issuances
2017 partial	77,023
2018	97,133
2019	112,723
2020	32,652
2021	68,338
2022	72,311
2023	130,658
2024	148,236
2025	147,842
2026 partial	21,901

Quick answers about Peru

How many U.S. visas are issued to people from Peru?

144,000 U.S. nonimmigrant visas were issued to people from Peru in the 12 months from March 2025 to February 2026, and 10,253 in February 2026 alone. These count visas issued, not approval rates.

How long is the U.S. visa interview wait in Peru?

At the U.S. embassy or consulate in Peru, the average wait for a visa interview is 255 days, depending on the post and visa type (State Department figures, updated 5 Oct 2026). An average is not a guarantee of an appointment.

How many green cards are issued to people from Peru?

12,670 people from Peru became lawful permanent residents (green card holders) in 2024, the latest year with data.

	Dec 2025	Jan 2026	Feb 2026
Total issued	10,700	11,648	10,253
Total	10,700	11,648	10,253