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🇵🇪 Peru

Peru Permanent Residency: requirements and how to apply

Permanent residency visa granting indefinite stay in Peru with 0% Peruvian tax on overseas pension/income.

Official Peru permanent residency page

Calidad Migratoria Rentista (Rentista Visa)

Permanent residency visa granting indefinite stay in Peru with 0% Peruvian tax on overseas pension/income.

Typical duration
Indefinite permanent status
Path to permanent residency
Direct indefinite residence (carné renewed every 5 years)

Main requirements

  • Guaranteed monthly income ≥ $1,000 USD
  • Clean background check
  • Interpol clearance

Official page

Documents usually needed for Peru

  • 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
  • Passport valid for at least 6 months and a compliant photo (make yours here)

Application steps

  1. 1

    Interpol Lima Ficha de Canje

    Schedule appointment at Interpol office in Lima for international background verification.

    1 - 2 weeks

  2. 2

    MIGRACIONES Agencia Digital Filing

    Submit application online with income certification and legalized apostilles.

    30 business days

  3. 3

    Carné de Extranjería Card Collection

    Receive approval resolution and collect physical biometric Carné de Extranjería ID card.

    1 - 2 weeks

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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.