Peru Digital Nomad Visa: What We Know in 2026

A Legal Category and an Open Application Are Different

Peru created the digital nomad immigration category in November 2023, through Legislative Decree 1582. Migraciones announced that it would cover remote work for employers based abroad, with a stay of up to 365 days, extendable. The same announcement says implementation depends on regulations and incorporation into the administrative procedures framework. Read the official announcement.

At our review on 24 September 2026, we did not verify a dedicated, operational public application procedure with a complete checklist and fee. This is a limit of what we could confirm, not a claim that the category never became law. Check directly with Migraciones before paying for a digital nomad application or making travel commitments around it.

What Has Been Confirmed—and What Has Not

Question	Position supported by this review
Does the category exist in law?	Yes; it was introduced in 2023.
What duration was announced?	Up to 365 days, with extension possible.
Can this article confirm applications are open?	No; a published operational procedure was not verified.
Is there a verified minimum income figure here?	No. Do not treat regional estimates as Peru's requirements.
Is a special tax exemption established here?	No. Immigration status alone does not resolve tax obligations.

Avoid buying an insurance policy, ordering expiring background documents, or paying an intermediary on the strength of an expected checklist. Ask for the exact official procedure, application channel, fee code, and legal basis being used.

If You Need to Move Before the Procedure Is Clear

Review routes that match your circumstances, rather than trying to fit your circumstances into a label:

• A qualifying pension or permanent income may justify reviewing the rentista route. Active remote earnings should not be presented as passive pension income.
• A qualifying employment or service contract may justify reviewing the worker route. Professional licensing and tax compliance can be separate requirements.
• An eligible relationship may support a family application.

Tourist entry is not a dependable substitute for permission to carry out work. The number of days granted also depends on the applicable rules and your admission record; do not assume everyone receives 183 days or that leaving and returning resets an allowance.

Questions to Resolve Before Committing

Ask how your actual work arrangement will be classified, which procedure is available, and whether your employer permits working from Peru. Separately review payroll, insurance, data-security, and tax implications with the appropriate advisers. A visa consultant's assessment cannot decide your employer's obligations or your personal tax position.

For practical planning, test internet service at the exact accommodation you are considering and budget for backup connectivity. City-wide speed claims cannot tell you whether your apartment supports your work.

Source and Review

Reviewed 24 September 2026. Primary source: Migraciones' announcement explaining the digital nomad category and implementation conditions. Our digital nomad guide explains the same distinction between law and verified application availability.