Peru · Retirement Visa

Rentista (Retiree / Pensioner)

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✓ Verified against the official government source · Last verified 2026-06-21 · Our methodology

3.8/10 diff

Moderate

Permite la residencia al extranjero que goza de pensión de jubilación o renta permanente de fuente peruana o extranjera.…

Min income

€874/mo

Processing

—

Path to PR

Yes

Job offer

Not required

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Direct answer

Permite la residencia al extranjero que goza de pensión de jubilación o renta permanente de fuente peruana o extranjera. Monto de la renta y demás condiciones fijados en el Reglamento. Otorgada por MIGRACIONES. PLAZO INDEFINIDO. Solicitud S/58.80 + Carné S/24.00.

At a Glance

Visa Duration

—

Processing Time

—

Min Income

€874/mo

Path to PR

Yes

Difficulty

3/10 — Moderate

Eligibility Requirements

Requirement	Details
Job Offer Required	No
Sponsorship Required	No
Health Insurance Required	Yes

Financial Requirements

Item	Amount
Minimum Income	€874/mo

Family & Rights

Right	Details
Path to Permanent Residency	Yes

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 Rentista (Retiree / Pensioner)?

What are the financial requirements for the Rentista (Retiree / Pensioner)?

Applicants need minimum income of €874/mo. Additional costs may include relocation expenses, insurance, and document attestation.

Can the Rentista (Retiree / Pensioner) 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 We do not publish a qualifying timeline for this route because we have no official source stating one; check with the relevant authority for the current residence requirement.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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Official source

Requirements on this page are based on this official/primary source:

www.gob.pe

Data last verified: 2026-06-21 · See our methodology

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