Residence in Peru: permits and requirements
Living legally in Peru is possible through 6 permit types: temporary, permanent, other, investment, family, international protection. Each program has its own requirements; below are the duration, renewal, costs and documentation according to the country's official sources.
Temporary Residency
Residence type #1 of 6
Temporary residence authorization for foreigners, pursuant to Legislative Decree 1350, for up to 3 years depending on the category.
Requirements
- Legal entry into Peruvian territory
- Verifiable means of subsistence
- No serious criminal record
Documentation
- Valid passport
- Criminal record certificate from the country of origin and Peru
- Proof of address
- Medical certificate
- Proof of means of subsistence
Frequently asked questions about residence in Peru
How many types of residence permits are there in Peru?
Peru offers 6 residence permit types, grouped into the categories temporary, permanent, other, investment, family, international protection. Each permit has its own requirements, duration and documentation, detailed in this fact sheet according to the country's official sources.
How long do residence permits in Peru last?
Durations vary by permit type: Up to 1 year renewable depending on the category (Foreigner Card; DL 1350); Indefinite; 2 years; Renewable annually; permanent after 3 years of residence with an active investment. The exact details of each type appear in the corresponding fact sheet.
Can residence permits in Peru be renewed?
It depends on the type: 5 of 6 permits are renewable. Each fact sheet on this page indicates whether the permit in question allows renewal.
What documentation is usually required to reside in Peru?
Although each permit requires its own file, the most recurrent documents are: Certificado de antecedentes penales; Proof of address; Valid passport. The complete list by residence type appears in each fact sheet, together with the corresponding official link.
Does residence in Peru lead to nationality?
Yes, through the Naturalization by residence pathway, which requires 2 years of legal residence. The complete requirements are in the nationality fact sheet of Peru.
Residence and nationality updates
Subscribe to know when a country changes its residence or nationality routes. One email, only when there is news.
Anything to correct or add about Peru?
If you have spotted incorrect or outdated information, or want to suggest additional details about residence pathways in Peru, leave us your comment. We review every one personally.