Nationality of Peru: all obtaining pathways
Peru has one of the shortest routes in South America: two years of consecutive legal residence, with minimum economic solvency set at 10 UIT of gross annual income. Marriage to a Peruvian is subject to the same period under the family migrant category, and descent is registered at the Peruvian consulate.
1Naturalization by residence
Naturalization by residence
Requirements
- 2 consecutive years of legal residence in Peru
- Over 18 years of age
- Minimum economic solvency of 10 UIT or S/ 55,000 of gross annual income
- No criminal, judicial or police record in Peru or abroad
- Evaluation test
- Foreigner's card updated with valid residence
- Sworn declaration of health status, real domicile and absence of a record (reinstated by precautionary measure of January 2024)
- Regulations of Legislative Decree No. 1350, art. 63: minimum 2 years of consecutive legal residence (official procedure gob.pe/Migrations).
Documentation
- PA-NACIONALIDAD form duly completed and signed
- Payment receipt for the processing fee (S/ 301.50)
- Simple copy of the passport
- Sworn declaration of health status, real domicile and absence of a record
- INTERPOL International Exchange Form (issued no more than 6 months prior)
- Birth certificate legalized or apostilled by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs
- Documentation according to migration status (work contract, RUC, etc.)
2Nationality by marriage
Nationality by marriage
Requirements
- Being the spouse of a Peruvian
- Legal residence in Peru
- Good record
- Marriage registered in Peru
- Regulations of Legislative Decree No. 1350, art. 63: minimum 2 years of consecutive legal residence (official procedure gob.pe/Migrations).
Documentation
- Marriage certificate registered in Peru
- Valid passport
- Apostilled criminal record certificate
- Apostilled birth certificate
- Valid foreigner's card
3Nationality by descent
Nationality by descent
Requirements
- Being a child of a Peruvian father or mother born abroad
- Register the birth before a Peruvian consulate
- Opt for Peruvian nationality
- Regulations of Legislative Decree No. 1350, art. 63: minimum 2 years of consecutive legal residence (official procedure gob.pe/Migrations).
Documentation
- Apostilled birth certificate
- Peruvian father's/mother's birth certificate
- Father's/mother's identity document
Frequently asked questions about the nationality of Peru
How many years of residence does Peru require to naturalize?
According to the main pathway of Peru (Naturalization by residence), the term is 2 years. The complete details of requirements and exceptions appear in the fact sheet.
Can the nationality of Peru be obtained by marriage?
Yes, through the Nationality by marriage pathway (2 years (same general requirement; applicable under family migration status)). The complete requirements appear in the fact sheet of that pathway.
What documentation does naturalization in Peru require?
The Naturalization by residence pathway requires: PA-NACIONALIDAD form duly completed and signed; Payment receipt for the processing fee (S/ 301.50); Simple copy of the passport; Sworn declaration of health status, real domicile and absence of a record; INTERPOL International Exchange Form (issued no more than 6 months prior); among 2 more documents.
What pathways exist to obtain the nationality of Peru?
Peru provides 3 pathways: Naturalization by residence, Nationality by marriage, Nationality by descent.
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