Peru Residency Visas — 2026

Find the Right Visa for Your Situation

Peru offers several residency visa paths, each designed for different life situations. The right visa depends on your income source, employment, investment capacity, or family connections. Here's what each requires.

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Core Visa Categories

Four Paths to Residency

Rentista (Retirement) Visa

Passive income? This is your path to Peru.

$1,000/mo(Passive income)

Income required

Key Requirement

Proof of $1,000/month in stable passive income (pension, Social Security, investments)

Best For

Retirees, early retirees, anyone with passive income streams

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Employment

Work Visa

Employment with a Peruvian company.

Contract(Peruvian employer)

Employment required

Key Requirement

Formal employment contract with a registered Peruvian company

Best For

Professionals with job offers from Peruvian employers

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Premium

Investor Visa

Invest in Peru, skip ongoing income proof.

~$130K(USD minimum)

One-time investment

Key Requirement

Investment in Peruvian business or real estate + create 5 jobs

Best For

Entrepreneurs, real estate investors, business owners

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Reunification

Family Visa

Reunite with family in Peru.

N/A(Proof required)

Family relationship

Key Requirement

Marriage certificate or birth certificate proving family relationship to Peruvian citizen

Best For

Spouses, children, and parents of Peruvian citizens or residents

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Additional Categories

Other Visa Types

Student Visa

For enrolled students at Peruvian universities and institutions.

Details

Digital Nomad Visa

Regulations pending. We track updates and advise on alternatives.

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Independent Professional Visa

For freelancers with professional body membership in Peru.

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Religious Visa

For missionaries and pastoral workers with sponsoring organizations.

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