Peru — Complete Emigration Guide 2026
34,350,244 people · Capital: Lima · South America
Updated H2 2026 · Compiled from official government sources, re-checked on a rolling basis
Overview
Peru is located in South America, with a population of 34,350,244. Its currency is the Peruvian sol. Our database tracks 27 visa pathways for Peru, each linked to a named source.
See also: Peru country profile
Popular routes to Peru: Venezuela to Peru (Immigration)
Compiled from official government sources, re-checked on a rolling basis. See our methodology and data sources.
Visa Pathways (27)
Sponsored Employment (5)
| Programme | Min Income | Fee | Duration | Processing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cooperante (International Cooperation Worker) | €386/mo | €174 | 12 mo | 30d |
| Designado Residente (Assigned Worker — Resident) | €643/mo | €21 | 12 mo | — |
| Designado Temporal (Assigned Worker — Temporary) | €1,308/mo | €15 | 6 mo | — |
| Trabajador Residente (Resident Worker) | €2,615/mo | €21 | 12 mo | 30d |
| Trabajador Temporal (Temporary Worker) | €386/mo | €15 | 6 mo | 30d |
Investment / Golden Visa (1)
| Programme | Min Income | Fee | Duration | Processing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Inversionista Residente (Resident Investor) | €514/mo | €20 | 12 mo | — |
Retirement (1)
| Programme | Min Income | Fee | Duration | Processing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Retirement Visa (Pensioner) | €872/mo | €21 | — | — |
Study (1)
| Programme | Min Income | Fee | Duration | Processing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Formación | — | €21 | — | 30d |
Research & Academia (2)
| Programme | Min Income | Fee | Duration | Processing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Formación / Investigación Temporal (Study / Research — Temporary) | €514/mo | €15 | 3 mo | 60d |
| Investigación Residente (Resident Researcher) | €308/mo | €21 | 12 mo | 30d |
Family Reunification (1)
| Programme | Min Income | Fee | Duration | Processing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Familiar de Residente (Family Reunification) | €257/mo | €21 | 24 mo | — |
Spouse & Partner (1)
| Programme | Min Income | Fee | Duration | Processing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nacionalidad por Matrimonio (Nationality by Marriage) | €51/mo | €51 | — | — |
Ancestry & Descent (1)
| Programme | Min Income | Fee | Duration | Processing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Recuperación de la Nacionalidad (Recovery of Nationality) | €257/mo | €75 | 12 mo | 30d |
Free Movement (2)
| Programme | Min Income | Fee | Duration | Processing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Acuerdos Internacionales — Temporal (Treaty-based Temporary) | — | €90 | — | — |
| Convenios Internacionales / MERCOSUR / Andina (International Treaty Residence) | — | €10 | 24 mo | — |
General Residence (1)
| Programme | Min Income | Fee | Duration | Processing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Especial (Special) | — | €51 | 6 mo | — |
Permanent Settlement (1)
| Programme | Min Income | Fee | Duration | Processing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calidad Migratoria Permanente (Permanent Residence) | €643/mo | €40 | 12 mo | 30d |
Naturalisation & Citizenship (2)
| Programme | Min Income | Fee | Duration | Processing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doble Nacionalidad (Dual Nationality) | €514/mo | €77 | 24 mo | 30d |
| Naturalización (Naturalization) | €280/mo | €75 | 12 mo | — |
Exceptional Merit (1)
| Programme | Min Income | Fee | Duration | Processing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Honorary Naturalisation (Meritorious Distinction) | — | €51 | 12 mo | 30d |
Artists & Entertainers (1)
| Programme | Min Income | Fee | Duration | Processing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Artística o Deportiva (Artist / Athlete — Temporary) | — | €15 | 3 mo | — |
Religious Workers (1)
| Programme | Min Income | Fee | Duration | Processing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Religioso Residente (Resident Religious Worker) | €1,308/mo | €21 | 12 mo | — |
Media & Journalists (1)
| Programme | Min Income | Fee | Duration | Processing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Journalist Visa (Foreign Correspondent) | — | €77 | 12 mo | 30d |
Cultural Exchange (1)
| Programme | Min Income | Fee | Duration | Processing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Intercambio (Cultural Exchange) | €514/mo | €77 | 24 mo | 30d |
Business Visit (1)
| Programme | Min Income | Fee | Duration | Processing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Negocios (Business — Temporal) | €1,308/mo | €26 | 6 mo | 30d |
Tourism & Short Stay (1)
| Programme | Min Income | Fee | Duration | Processing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turista (Tourist) | — | €77 | 6 mo | — |
Transit (1)
| Programme | Min Income | Fee | Duration | Processing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tripulante (Crew Member — Temporary) | — | €64 | 1 mo | 30d |
Cost of Living
| Item | Peru | W. Europe Avg | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rent (1BR) | €450 | €1,200 | -62% |
| Rent (3BR) | €850 | €2,000 | -57% |
| Groceries | €180 | €350 | -49% |
| Transport | €35 | €80 | -56% |
| Utilities | €85 | €150 | -43% |
| Dining (meal) | €6 | €15 | -60% |
Salary & Employment
| Sector | Median (gross, €/yr) |
|---|---|
| Construction | €9,000 |
| Education | €9,000 |
| Engineering | €15,000 |
| Finance | €13,500 |
| Healthcare | €11,000 |
| Hospitality | €7,000 |
| IT | €18,500 |
| Retail | €5,500 |
Shortage Occupations
- Software Developer (IT)
- Nurse (Healthcare)
- Structural Engineer (Engineering)
- Electrician (Construction)
Tax
Healthcare
Education
| University | QS Rank | English Progs | Tuition (Intl) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pontifical Catholic University of Peru | 366 | 34 | €6,500 |
| National University of San Marcos | — | 12 | €2,800 |
| University of Lima | — | 28 | €5,200 |
| National University of Engineering | — | 18 | €3,200 |
| Universidad del Pacífico | — | 25 | €5,800 |
Practical Info
Banking
Driving
Phone & Internet
Credentials
Quality of Life
Official sources
The visa data on this page is compiled from official government sources — 30 of the 30 pathways link directly to the government page they were verified against, and 32 financial requirements below carry the exact quote from the official source. Values that fail verification are removed, not guessed — see the live verification freshness index.
- gob.pe · 8 pathways · verified 2026-06-24
- migraciones.gob.pe · 2 pathways · verified 2026-06-23
- gob.pe · 1 pathway · verified 2026-06-23
- gob.pe · 1 pathway · verified 2026-06-22
- gob.pe · 1 pathway · verified 2026-06-09
- gob.pe · 1 pathway · verified 2026-06-08
- gob.pe · 1 pathway · verified 2026-06-24
- gob.pe · 1 pathway · verified 2026-06-24
- gob.pe · 1 pathway · verified 2026-06-24
- gob.pe · 1 pathway · verified 2026-06-22
- gob.pe · 1 pathway · verified 2026-06-08
- gob.pe · 1 pathway · verified 2026-06-25
Verified requirements — exact official citations
Each figure below was verified verbatim against the official page linked, on the date shown.
Formación · 2 verified requirements
Requirement: “"Solicitud de Calidad Migratoria de Formacion Residente" Codigo PA35000EA2 ... Monto - S/ 58.80 (+ carne extranjeria S/24.00)” — cdn.www.gob.pe, 2026-07-09
Savings / proof of funds: “Presentar la declaracion jurada de solvencia economica del solicitante, por el tiempo de duracion de la calidad migratoria (igual o superior a un ano).” — gob.pe, 2026-07-06
Inversionista Residente (Resident Investor) · 2 verified requirements
Requirement: “Suma TUPA: Solicitud S/57.60 + Carné S/24.00 = S/81.60 ≈ €20.40” — gob.pe
Minimum investment: “el monto mínimo de inversión requerido es de S/ 500,000.00 (Quinientos Mil y 00/100 Soles), mediante una transferencia internacional en un solo desembolso” — gob.pe, 2026-07-09
Naturalización (Naturalization) · 2 verified requirements
Requirement: “"Obtencion de la nacionalidad peruana por naturalizacion." Codigo PA35007B33 ... Monto - S/ 301.50” — cdn.www.gob.pe, 2026-07-09
Minimum income: “Acreditar solvencia económica mínima de 10 UIT o S/ 55,000.00 de renta bruta anual de acuerdo a su calidad migratoria que le permita vivir independientemente, sin afectar el orden público, orden interno y seguridad nacional.” — gob.pe, 2026-07-09
Rentista (Retiree / Pensioner) · 2 verified requirements
Requirement: “"Solicitud de Calidad Migratoria Rentista Residente" Codigo PA35002241 ... Monto - S/ 58.80, Cod.pago 07568/07567 (+ carne extranjeria S/24.00)” — cdn.www.gob.pe, 2026-07-09
Minimum income: “Copia simple del documento del país de donde proviene la renta, que acredite que el solicitante percibe un ingreso neto permanente mínimo de US$ 1,000.00 (dólares americanos) mensuales.” — gob.pe, 2026-06-26
Calidad Migratoria Permanente (Permanent Residence) · 2 verified requirements
Requirement: “"Cambio de Calidad Migratoria Permanente Residente (Trabajador, Inversionista, Investigacion y Religioso)" Codigo PA35005FB1 ... Monto - S/ 161.40” — cdn.www.gob.pe, 2026-07-09
Minimum income: “Se debe especificar el plazo del trabajo, que acredite una solvencia económica mínima de S/ 55,000.00 de renta bruta anual del ejercicio fiscal anterior a la presentación de la solicitud.” — gob.pe, 2026-07-09
Doble Nacionalidad (Dual Nationality) · 2 verified requirements
Requirement: “"Obtencion de la nacionalidad peruana por Doble Nacionalidad por Convenio entre la Republica del Peru y el Reino de Espana" Codigo PA35007F67 ... Monto - S/ 301.50” — cdn.www.gob.pe, 2026-07-09
Minimum income: “Acreditar solvencia económica mínima de S/ 55,000.00 de renta bruta anual de acuerdo a su calidad migratoria que le permita vivir independientemente, sin afectar el orden público, orden interno y seguridad nacional.” — gob.pe, 2026-07-09
Familiar de Residente (Family Reunification) · 1 verified requirement
Requirement: “"Solicitud Calidad Migratoria de Familiar Residente para mayores de edad" Codigo PA3500E993 ... Monto - S/ 58.80 (+ Servicio "Expedicion del Carne de Extranjeria..." Codigo SE35007459 ... Monto - S/ 24.00)” — cdn.www.gob.pe, 2026-07-09
Trabajador Temporal (Temporary Worker) · 1 verified requirement
Requirement: “"Solicitud de Calidad Migratoria Trabajador Temporal" Codigo PA35002262 ... Monto - S/ 58.80” — cdn.www.gob.pe, 2026-07-09
Trabajador Residente (Resident Worker) · 1 verified requirement
Requirement: “Suma TUPA: Solicitud S/58.80 + Carné S/24.00 = S/82.80 ≈ €20.70 (FX S/4=€1)” — gob.pe
Designado Residente (Assigned Worker — Resident) · 1 verified requirement
Requirement: “"Solicitud de Calidad Migratoria Designado Residente" Codigo PA3500B148 ... Monto - S/ 58.80 (+ carne extranjeria S/24.00)” — cdn.www.gob.pe, 2026-07-09
Investigación Residente (Resident Researcher) · 1 verified requirement
Requirement: “"Solicitud de Calidad Migratoria Investigacion Residente" Codigo PA350073DB ... Monto - S/ 58.80 (+ carne extranjeria S/24.00)” — cdn.www.gob.pe, 2026-07-09
Nacionalidad por Matrimonio (Nationality by Marriage) · 1 verified requirement
Requirement: “"Nacionalizacion por Matrimonio." Codigo PA3500AED9 ... Monto - S/ 204.40” — cdn.www.gob.pe, 2026-07-09
Recuperación de la Nacionalidad (Recovery of Nationality) · 1 verified requirement
Requirement: “"Recuperacion de la Nacionalidad Peruana" Codigo PA3500B035 ... Monto - S/ 301.50” — cdn.www.gob.pe, 2026-07-09
Designado Temporal (Assigned Worker — Temporary) · 1 verified requirement
Requirement: “"Solicitud de Calidad Migratoria Designado Temporal" Codigo PA3500B34F ... Monto - S/ 58.80” — cdn.www.gob.pe, 2026-07-09
Formación / Investigación Temporal (Study / Research — Temporary) · 1 verified requirement
Requirement: “"Solicitud de Calidad Migratoria Formacion Temporal" Codigo PA35009932 / "Solicitud de Calidad Migratoria Investigacion Temporal" Codigo PA35009FB6 ... Monto - S/ 58.80” — cdn.www.gob.pe, 2026-07-09
Artística o Deportiva (Artist / Athlete — Temporary) · 1 verified requirement
Requirement: “"Solicitud de Calidad Migratoria Artistica Temporal" Codigo PA35004761 / "Solicitud de Calidad Migratoria Deportiva Temporal" Codigo PA35000996 ... Monto - S/ 58.80” — cdn.www.gob.pe, 2026-07-09
Nacionalidad por Distinción Meritoria (Honorary Naturalization) · 1 verified requirement
Requirement: “(Procedimento analogo, mesma base legal Art.4 Ley 26574/Ley 32421) "Otorgamiento de la nacionalidad peruana por naturalizacion a favor de deportistas calificados/as de origen extranjero" ... Gratuito” — cdn.www.gob.pe, 2026-07-09
Convenios Internacionales / MERCOSUR / Andina (International Treaty Residence) · 1 verified requirement
Requirement: “"Solicitud de Calidad Migratoria Convenios Internacionales - Residencia Temporal Andina por Estatuto Migratorio Andino" Codigo PA3500765D ... Monto - S/ 58.80 (identico para "...Residencia Temporaria por MERCOSUR" Codigo PA35007DC1)” — cdn.www.gob.pe, 2026-07-09
Humanitaria (Humanitarian) · 1 verified requirement
Requirement: “"El procedimiento no tiene plazos ni costo." / "Tanto el otorgamiento de la calidad migratoria como del carne son gratuitos." (otorgada pelo Ministerio de Relaciones Exteriores)” — help.unhcr.org, 2026-07-09
Intercambio (Cultural Exchange) · 1 verified requirement
Requirement: “"c) De visa de Residente por intercambio educativo a estudiantes, aprendices, maestros, instructores, profesores e investigadores, extensivo a sus familiares. ... 15.00" (1 Sol Consular S/C = US$ 1.00)” — cdn.www.gob.pe, 2026-07-09
Religioso Residente (Resident Religious Worker) · 1 verified requirement
Requirement: “"Solicitud de Calidad Migratoria Religioso Residente" Codigo PA35006519 ... Monto - S/ 58.80 (+ carne extranjeria S/24.00, Servicio SE35007459)” — cdn.www.gob.pe, 2026-07-09
Asilo Político (Political Asylum) · 1 verified requirement
Requirement: “"Toda atencion a solicitantes de refugio a nivel nacional es gratuita y virtual (no habra atencion presencial)."” — portal.rree.gob.pe, 2026-07-09
Refugio (Refugee) · 1 verified requirement
Requirement: “"Toda atencion a solicitantes de refugio a nivel nacional es gratuita y virtual (no habra atencion presencial)." La unica entidad oficial es la Secretaria Ejecutiva de la Comision Especial para los Refugiados (CEPR/RREE).” — portal.rree.gob.pe, 2026-07-09
Periodismo (Journalism) · 1 verified requirement
Requirement: “"f) Visa especial de Periodista ... Gratis"” — cdn.www.gob.pe, 2026-07-09
Turista (Tourist) · 1 verified requirement
Requirement: “"a) De calidad migratoria de Turista - temporal ... Derecho fijo 30.00" (1 Sol Consular S/C = US$ 1.00)” — cdn.www.gob.pe, 2026-07-09
Negocios (Business — Temporal) · 1 verified requirement
Requirement: “"c) De calidad migratoria de Negocios - temporal ... Derecho fijo 30.00" (1 Sol Consular S/C = US$ 1.00)” — cdn.www.gob.pe, 2026-07-09
Frequently Asked Questions
How many visa pathways does Peru have?
Our database tracks 27 visa pathways for Peru across 20 categories, the largest being Sponsored Employment, Naturalisation & Citizenship, Free Movement. Each entry links to a named source — 97% direct to an official government portal, the rest to a named embassy or professional reference while we complete direct verification.
What is the minimum income for the Retirement Visa (Pensioner)?
The Retirement Visa (Pensioner) lists a minimum income of EUR 872 per month, according to the official source (last checked 2026-06-21).
What is the average salary in Peru?
The average gross salary in Peru is EUR 507 per month. The statutory minimum wage is EUR 235 per month.
How much does rent cost in Peru?
A one-bedroom apartment in Peru averages EUR 450 per month, and a three-bedroom apartment averages EUR 850 per month.
What is the top income tax rate in Peru?
The top personal income tax rate in Peru is 30%. The standard VAT rate is 18%.
How long does it take to qualify for citizenship in Peru?
Among the pathways we track, the Naturalización (Naturalization) lists 2 years to citizenship. Timelines vary by route and personal circumstances — check the official source for your case.
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