Peru•South AmericaFamily Resident Visa - Child (Familiar de Residente - Hijo)
At a Glance
Varies
USD $250
Varies (Renewable annually as long as employment contract remains valid)
Not renewable
Renewal
Not renewable
Family
Not specified
PR Pathway
Yes
Sponsor
No job offer needed
Work
Remote not required
Overview
Residence visa for minor children or unmarried adult children up to age 28 of a Peruvian citizen or foreign resident.
The Family Resident Visa for children is governed by the framework of Legislative Decree No. 1350, which prioritizes the integrity of the family unit within Peru’s immigration system. This visa was created to ensure that children of Peruvian citizens or foreign residents can legally accompany or join their parents in Peru. It fills the essential gap of providing a stable, long-term immigration status for dependents who would otherwise be limited to short-term tourist stays, ensuring they have access to education and family life in their parent's country of residence.
This visa is intended for minor children or unmarried adult children up to the age of 28 who are dependent on a parent residing in Peru. It is particularly distinctive for its age flexibility, extending qualification to adult children who are still pursuing education or are otherwise dependent. Applicants must demonstrate their familial relationship through birth certificates and satisfy the necessary background checks. Like other family resident categories, it facilitates long-term integration and allows the holder to live legally alongside their parent or legal guardian.
Conversion Paths
Visas you can typically switch to from this status.
PeruT15 — Permanent Residence (Permanente)
Requirements
PUBLISHED REQUIREMENTS
Must be a minor child (under 18) or an unmarried adult child (up to 28) who is a student, or an adult child with a disability.
Must be the child of a Peruvian national or a foreign resident with valid status in Peru.
Applicant must have a clean criminal record (if over 18).
Sponsor must have a valid DNI (if Peruvian) or a valid Carné de Extranjería (if foreign resident).
REQUIRED DOCUMENTS
Valid passport
Employment contract
Labor Ministry approval
Criminal record certificate
Passport photos
Employment contract (sponsor)
Company registration documents (sponsor)
Advantages & Considerations
Key Benefits
- Enables children to live legally with their parents in Peru.
- Grants access to education and healthcare services.
- Allows for long-term residency and potential future citizenship.
- Adult children (up to 28) can study while holding this status.
Worth Knowing
- Adult children must remain single and be enrolled in studies to qualify up to age 28.
- Foreign documents must be translated and legalized/apostilled.
- The sponsor's residency status must be active and valid.
- Migraciones may request additional documentation during the evaluation process.
Application Process
Register the birth with the relevant civil registry (RENIEC if in Peru).
Gather and legalize/apostille the birth certificate.
Translate all foreign documents into Spanish by a certified translator.
Pay the processing fee (Code 07568) at Banco de la Nación.
Submit the application via the Migraciones 'Agencia Digital' portal.
Attend the biometric appointment at a Migraciones office.
Complete the Interpol registration (for adults).
Collect the Carné de Extranjería.
Application Forms
| Resident Worker Visa Application | — |
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