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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.

Temporary visa for conducting business activities such as meetings, negotiations, and contract signing. Does not permit actual employment. Maximum stay of 90 days.

Visa for foreign nationals sent by foreign companies to work temporarily on specific projects or assignments in Peru. Requires company sponsorship and Labor Ministry approval.

Visa for remote workers employed by foreign companies. Allows 12-month stay with possibility of renewal. Requires proof of foreign income, health insurance, and clean background. Status: Announced in November 2023 but final regulatory approval pending.

Resident visa for family members of Peruvian citizens or foreigners with resident status. Covers spouses, children, dependent relatives, and parents. Valid for up to two years and renewable. Leads to permanent residency.

Special visa status for vulnerable persons unable to apply for asylum or refugee protection. Covers victims of natural disaster, human trafficking, humanitarian crisis, unaccompanied minors, and stateless persons. Limited access due to documentation requirements.

Visa for self-employed professionals and independent contractors offering professional services in Peru. Requires proof of professional credentials and income generation capability.

Resident visa for foreign investors establishing or investing in Peruvian businesses. Minimum investment of PEN 500,000 (approximately USD 140,000) required. Valid for one year and renewable.

Temporary visa for foreign journalists conducting journalistic activities in Peru. Maximum stay of 90 days within a 6-month period. Allows import of professional equipment tax-free.

Visa for priests, nuns, missionaries, and religious workers performing religious or missionary activities. Free of charge. Valid for one year and renewable.

Permanent residency visa for those with regular monthly income from pensions, annuities, investments, or other passive income sources. Minimum monthly income of USD 1,000 required. Valid indefinitely and renewable.

Long-term visa for academic programs exceeding 12 months. Valid for one year and renewable annually for the duration of studies.

Long-term resident work visa for employment contracts exceeding 12 months. Valid for one year, renewable as long as employment continues. Can lead to permanent residency after three years.

Short-term visa for academic studies or unpaid internships/apprenticeships lasting less than 12 months. Valid for 90 or 180 days and extendable for additional periods.

Short-term work visa for employment contracts lasting less than 12 months. Requires approval from Peru's Labor Ministry. Multiple entries permitted with stay limited to 183 days per year.

Short-term visitor visa for tourism purposes. Allows multiple entries with a maximum stay of 183 days within a one-year calendar period. Non-visa-exempt citizens must apply at Peruvian consulates.

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.