🇵🇪 Peru · Student
Formación — requirements, costs & how to apply
Who is eligible
| Health insurance | Required (valid in-country) |
| Age range | None–18 |
Costs
| Application / consular fee | €21 |
Duration & renewal
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/13119-cambiar-calidad-migratoria-residente-solicitar-cambio-de-calidad-migratoria-de-formacion-residente.
- Typical processing: ~30 days.
Frequently asked
Does this visa lead to permanent residence?
No — it does not lead directly to permanent residence.
Do I need health insurance?
Yes — valid health insurance in the country is required.
Sources & verification
Every figure on this page is taken from an official government source and dated. Nothing is inferred.
“carecer de antecedentes policiales, penales y judiciales, en su país de origen y en los que hubiera tenido permanencia o residencia antes de su ingreso al territorio nacional.”
“Visto de estudante = residência TEMPORÁRIA pela duração dos estudos; a fonte não confere residência permanente (PR via rota pós-estudo separada). not_applicable. Programa: Esta calidad permite al extranjero desarrollar estudios regulares de educación superior, educación básica, artes u oficios, en instituciones”
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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.