Peru
All Visa Pathways(48 visas)
PeruAPEC Business Travel Card Visa (Negocios ABTC)
Expedited business entry for holders of APEC Business Travel Cards from member economies.
PeruArtist Visa
Temporary visa for cultural, artistic, and athletic activities. Allows foreigners to perform cultural, artistic, sports, or similar activities in Peru. Initial validity period of 30 days, extendable for another 30 days.
PeruArtistic/Cultural Activity Visa (Artística)
Temporary visa for foreign artists, performers, or cultural workers engaged in remunerated artistic, cultural, or entertainment events.
PeruConsular Resident Visa
Consular Resident Visa
PeruCooperante — Cooperant Visa (Cooperante)
Temporary visa for foreign experts and volunteers recognized under international cooperation treaties, working with governmental or non-governmental organizations.
PeruDesignated Worker Resident Visa (Trabajador Designado Residente)
Residence visa for foreign workers assigned by their employer to perform long-term specialized tasks or functions in Peru.
PeruDesignated Worker Visa (Trabajador Designado)
Temporary visa for workers sent by a foreign employer to Peru for a specific task requiring professional, technical, or specialized knowledge.
PeruDigital Nomad Visa (Nómada Digital)
Residence visa for remote workers employed by companies domiciled outside Peru, allowing telework from Peruvian territory for up to 365 days.
PeruDiplomatic Family Return Visa (Familiar Diplomático Retornado)
Residence visa for family members of Peruvian nationals returning from diplomatic, consular, or official functions abroad, with work permission.
PeruDiplomatic Resident Visa
Diplomatic Resident Visa
PeruDiplomatic Visa (Diplomática)
Visa for foreign diplomats accredited to Peru by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, with full diplomatic immunity and privileges.
PeruExchange Visa (Intercambio)
Temporary visa for participants in educational or cultural exchange programs, pre-professional or professional internships.
PeruFamily Resident Visa (Ascendant of Spouse)
Family Resident Visa (Ascendant of Spouse)
PeruFamily Resident Visa (Ascendant)
Family Resident Visa (Ascendant)
PeruFamily Resident Visa (Calidad Migratoria Familiar de Residente) - Adult Child with Disability
This visa is designed for an adult child (over 18) of a Peruvian citizen or a foreign resident in Peru who is unable to support themselves due to a documented physical or mental disability.
PeruFamily Resident Visa - Child (Familiar de Residente - Hijo)
Residence visa for minor children or unmarried adult children up to age 28 of a Peruvian citizen or foreign resident.
PeruFamily Resident Visa - Spouse/Partner (Familiar de Residente - Cónyuge)
Residence visa for the spouse or common-law partner of a Peruvian citizen or foreign resident, allowing work in subordinate or independent capacity.
PeruFamily of Official Visa (Familiar Oficial)
Residence visa for dependents and family members of diplomatic, consular, or official visa holders, with permission for work activities.
PeruHumanitarian Visa (Calidad Migratoria Humanitaria)
Residence status for vulnerable persons including victims of trafficking, natural disasters, unaccompanied minors, and stateless persons, allowing work and renewable for 365 days.
PeruInternational Conventions Residence (Convenios Internacionales)
Residence visa for nationals of countries with bilateral or multilateral treaties granting residency rights in Peru.
PeruInvestor Visa (Inversionista)
Residence visa for foreign nationals investing at least PEN 500,000 in a Peruvian company or project, with obligation to create 5 local jobs within one year.
PeruMERCOSUR Permanent Residence (Acuerdos Internacionales - MERCOSUR Permanente)
Permanent residence for MERCOSUR nationals who have completed temporary residence, under bilateral agreements with Brazil, Argentina, Bolivia, Chile, Ecuador, Paraguay, and Uruguay.
PeruMERCOSUR Temporary Residence (Acuerdos Internacionales - MERCOSUR Temporal)
Two-year temporary residence for nationals of MERCOSUR member and associate states, granting work and social services access.
PeruNegocios — Business Visa (Negocios)
Short-term visa for conducting business activities such as meetings, negotiations, and trade without establishing residence.
PeruOfficial Visa (Oficial)
Visa for foreign officials of international organizations recognized by Peru's Ministry of Foreign Affairs under special conditions.
PeruPeriodismo — Journalist Visa (Periodista)
Temporary visa for accredited foreign media professionals and journalists recognized by Peru's Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
PeruPolitical Asylum (Asilado Político)
Protection status for individuals fleeing political persecution, granted under Peru's constitutional and international obligations.
PeruRefugee Status (Refugiado)
Indefinite residence for persons recognized as refugees under the 1951 Convention, granted through the Special Commission for Refugees (CEPR).
PeruReligioso — Temporary Religious Worker Visa (Religioso Temporal)
Temporary visa for clergy, missionaries, and religious workers conducting pastoral or religious activities for recognized organizations.
PeruRentista — Resident Retiree/Independent Means (Rentista Residente)
Permanent residency for retirees and individuals with stable passive income of at least USD 1,000 monthly who do not seek local employment in Peru.
PeruRentista/Retirement Visa (Rentista)
Indefinite residence visa for foreigners with permanent passive income of at least USD 1,000/month from pensions, dividends, royalties, or foreign sources.
PeruResearch Resident Visa (Investigación Residente)
Residence visa for foreign researchers with recognized expertise in science, technology, or innovation conducting research at Peruvian institutions.
PeruResident Student Visa (Formación Residente)
Residence visa for foreign students pursuing regular higher education, basic education, arts, or vocational training at Peruvian institutions.
PeruResident Work Visa - Employee (Trabajador Residente Dependiente)
Long-term residence visa for foreign nationals employed by a Peruvian company under a formal labor contract.
PeruResident Work Visa - Independent (Trabajador Residente Independiente)
Residence visa for self-employed professionals providing independent services and issuing professional fee receipts in Peru.
PeruSpecial Resident Visa (Especial Residente)
Residence visa granted in exceptional circumstances determined by Migraciones, including for Venezuelans with prior Temporary Stay Permits (PTP).
PeruSpecial Temporary Visa (Especial Temporal)
Temporary visa for exceptional circumstances including conference speakers, official delegations, and artists performing without profit motive.
PeruSports Activity Visa (Deportiva)
Temporary visa for foreign athletes and sports professionals participating in sporting events or competitions in Peru.
PeruT15 — Permanent Residence (Permanente)
Indefinite residence granted after three consecutive years of legal residence in Peru, with no further renewal required.
PeruTemporary Student Visa (Estudiante Temporal)
Short-term visa for foreigners enrolled in courses, workshops, or short academic programs in Peru lasting up to one year.
PeruTemporary Work Visa (Trabajador Temporal)
Short-term employment visa for foreign workers with contracts under 12 months, requiring Ministry of Labor approval.
PeruTrainee/Internship Visa (Formación Práctica Pre-Profesional)
Temporary visa for foreign nationals undertaking pre-professional or professional internships as part of educational exchange programs.
PeruTripulante — Crew Member Visa (Tripulante)
Temporary shore leave permit for international transport crew members, allowing up to 30 days in Peruvian territory.
PeruTránsito — Transit Visa
Visa required for transit passengers who leave the international airport area during layover. Those remaining in airport transit zone do not require a visa for layovers up to 24 hours.
PeruTurista — Tourist Visa (Turista)
Allows entry for tourism, recreation, health treatment, or leisure activities without permission to work.
PeruVenezuelan Humanitarian Visa (Humanitaria - Venezolanos)
Special humanitarian residence for Venezuelan nationals in vulnerable situations who do not qualify for refugee status, allowing work in Peru.
PeruVolunteer Visa (Cooperante Voluntario)
Temporary visa for foreign volunteers working with registered NGOs or international cooperation organizations in Peru.
PeruWorking Holiday Visa (Vacaciones y Trabajo)
One-year visa for young adults (18-30) from partner countries allowing work and travel, limited to 6 months per employer.