🇵🇪 Peru · Researcher
Investigación Residente (Resident Researcher) — requirements, costs & how to apply
Who is eligible
| Minimum monthly income | €308 |
| Minimum annual salary | PEN 1,500 |
| Proof of savings | €1,285 |
| Minimum investment | €2,570 |
| Work experience | 3+ years |
| Age range | 18–65 |
Costs
| Application / consular fee | €21 |
Duration & renewal
Initial stay: 12 months. Does not lead directly to permanent residence.
Who can apply
Open to all nationalities.
How to apply
- Confirm you meet the eligibility above.
- Gather documents and apply via the official portal: https://www.gob.pe/12878-solicitar-visa-de-calidad-migratoria-investigacion-residente.
- Typical processing: ~30 days.
Frequently asked
How much income do I need?
You must show €308.
Does this visa lead to permanent residence?
No — it does not lead directly to permanent residence.
Sources & verification
Every figure on this page is taken from an official government source and dated. Nothing is inferred.
Minimum monthly income
https://www.gob.pe/12878-solicitar-visa-de-calidad-migratoria-investigacion-residente · verified 2026-06-22
Minimum annual salary
https://www.gob.pe/12878-solicitar-visa-de-calidad-migratoria-investigacion-residente · verified 2026-06-22
Proof of savings
https://www.gob.pe/12878-solicitar-visa-de-calidad-migratoria-investigacion-residente · verified 2026-06-22
Minimum investment
https://www.gob.pe/12878-solicitar-visa-de-calidad-migratoria-investigacion-residente · verified 2026-06-22
Work experience
https://www.gob.pe/12878-solicitar-visa-de-calidad-migratoria-investigacion-residente · verified 2026-06-22
Age range
https://www.gob.pe/12878-solicitar-visa-de-calidad-migratoria-investigacion-residente · verified 2026-06-22
Application fee
https://www.gob.pe/12878-solicitar-visa-de-calidad-migratoria-investigacion-residente · verified 2026-06-22
No direct PR path
“researcher = residência temporária ligada ao projeto/hosting agreement; PR é processo separado (not_applicable)”
https://www.gob.pe/12878-solicitar-visa-de-calidad-migratoria-investigacion-residente · verified 2026-06-22
Open to all nationalities
https://www.gob.pe/12878-solicitar-visa-de-calidad-migratoria-investigacion-residente · verified 2026-06-22
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Informational only, not legal or immigration advice. Requirements change — always confirm on the official government source linked above before applying. Last verified 2026-06-22.