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Compare Peru Visa Types
Select 2-3 visa types and compare them side by side — income requirements, residence periods, work rights, and more.
Reviewed 24 September 2026. These summaries help you compare routes; eligibility depends on your circumstances and the procedure you use. Official sources and review notes.
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Comparing: Rentista, Investor. At least one route stays selected.
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| Feature | Rentista | Investor |
|---|---|---|
| Main qualifying evidence | At least US$1,000/month in qualifying permanent net income from abroad, with the required evidence and transfer declaration. | At least S/500,000 in a qualifying Peruvian company, through a single international transfer and registered company capital. |
| Residence period | Indefinite residence. | Up to 365 days. |
| Renewal | No annual residence renewal. Card, record-update, and absence rules still apply. | Renewable with evidence meeting the investment and other renewal requirements. |
| Work rights | Intended for people supported by qualifying permanent income. Do not assume it authorizes paid work. | Allows a manager or director role in your company under the applicable labor and tax rules. Unrelated employment needs separate review. |
| Family applications | Eligible relatives apply separately under the applicable family procedure; approval is not included. | Eligible relatives apply separately under the applicable family procedure; approval is not included. |
| What to verify | Ordinary savings or variable investment returns do not automatically qualify as permanent income. | Buying a home alone does not satisfy the published company-capital route. Investment does not automatically grant permanent residence. |
| Read more | Official rentista sourceRoute guide | Official investor sourceInvestor renewal and activity rulesRoute guide |
Published residence periods are not processing times. Processing varies by procedure and case; check the official page before filing. Permanent residence and citizenship have separate requirements. Family members are not automatically included in another person's approval.
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