Latin America
Peru immigration and visa guide
Peru offers the Rentista Visa (passive income/remote income with indefinite permanent stay), Designated Worker Visa (Trabajador Designado), and Carné de Extranjería.
Superintendencia Nacional de Migraciones (MIGRACIONES Perú)
- Processing time
- 3 – 8 weeks
- Passport validity
- 6+ months
- Points-based system
- No
- Digital nomad friendly
- No
Visa options in Peru
Key requirements
- For Rentista Visa: proof of permanent net monthly passive or guaranteed income of at least $1,000 USD (+ $500 per dependent)
- Apostilled criminal record check and Interpol ficha de canje certificate in Lima
- Submission via MIGRACIONES Agencia Digital portal
How to apply for a Peru visa: step by step
- 1
Interpol Lima Ficha de Canje
Schedule appointment at Interpol office in Lima for international background verification.
1 - 2 weeks
- 2
MIGRACIONES Agencia Digital Filing
Submit application online with income certification and legalized apostilles.
30 business days
- 3
Carné de Extranjería Card Collection
Receive approval resolution and collect physical biometric Carné de Extranjería ID card.
1 - 2 weeks
Official government links
Frequently asked questions
How many years for Peruvian citizenship by naturalization?
Foreign nationals who have lived in Peru as legal residents for at least 2 consecutive years and speak Spanish can apply for Peruvian citizenship by naturalization.
Find a licensed adviser
For advice on your own case, use a licensed immigration lawyer or adviser. Always check they are registered before you pay anyone. Imiatlas does not refer or review cases.
Look for a lawyer registered with the national bar association or law society in Peru. The official immigration website explains any rules on who may represent applicants.
Superintendencia Nacional de Migraciones (MIGRACIONES Perú)General information to help you research, not legal advice. Rules change often: always confirm with Superintendencia Nacional de Migraciones (MIGRACIONES Perú) on the official website before applying.