Peru · Skilled Worker Visa

Designado Residente (Assigned Worker — Resident)

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✓ Verified against the official government source · Last verified 2026-06-24 · Our methodology
5.5/10 diff
Challenging

Empleado enviado por empleador extranjero para tarea/función específica o trabajo con conocimientos profesionales/comerc…

Min income
Processing
Path to PR
Yes
Job offer
Required
Direct answer

Empleado enviado por empleador extranjero para tarea/función específica o trabajo con conocimientos profesionales/comerciales/técnicos especializados. No puede realizar actividades remuneradas por cuenta propia. Otorgada por MIGRACIONES. Plazo 365 días, prorrogable. Solicitud S/58.80 + Carné S/24.00 + Prórroga S/20.20.

At a Glance

Visa Duration
12 months
Processing Time
Min Income
Path to PR
Yes
Difficulty
5/10 — Challenging

Eligibility Requirements

RequirementDetails
Age Range18–65
Job Offer RequiredYes
Sponsorship RequiredYes
Health Insurance RequiredNo

Family & Rights

RightDetails
Path to Permanent ResidencyYes

Related Pathways

Cost of Living

Lima
Single (monthly)€921
Family (monthly)€1,842
Rent 1BR (center)€461
Groceries€46
Transport pass€55
Cusco
Single (monthly)€737
Family (monthly)€1,842
Rent 1BR (center)€184
Groceries€184
Transport pass€44
Arequipa
Single (monthly)€352
Family (monthly)€797
Rent 1BR (center)€276
Groceries€15
Transport pass€15

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Designado Residente (Assigned Worker — Resident)?

Empleado enviado por empleador extranjero para tarea/función específica o trabajo con conocimientos profesionales/comerciales/técnicos especializados. No puede realizar actividades remuneradas por cuenta propia. Otorgada por MIGRACIONES. Plazo 365 días, prorrogable. Solicitud S/58.80 + Carné S/24.00 + Prórroga S/20.20.

Can the Designado Residente (Assigned Worker — Resident) lead to permanent residency?

Yes — this pathway can lead to permanent residence, subject to meeting the residence and other conditions. We do not publish a qualifying timeline for this route because we have no official source stating one; check with the relevant authority for the current residence requirement.

Are there alternative pathways to Peru?

Yes. Peru offers 11 other immigration pathways. Compare all options on our Peru country page.

What is the cost of living in Peru?

Monthly costs for a single person in city center: Lima: €921/mo; Cusco: €737/mo; Arequipa: €352/mo. These include rent, groceries, transport, and utilities.

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Data last verified: 2026-06-24 · See our methodology

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