Peru
General visa requirements for travelling to Peru. These policies apply to all nationalities unless a country-specific policy exists.
Have a specific passport country? Check your specific route.
Work / Immigration visa (Temporary Work Visa)
Applies to all nationalities · Last updated: 25 June 2026
Embassy required
- Maximum stay
- 183 days
- Processing time
- 30-45 days
- Fee
- $30 USD
- Validity
- Duration of work contract, up to 183 days
- Entry
- Multiple entry
For short-term employment contracts under 12 months. Employer must ensure at least 80% of workforce is Peruvian nationals. Ministry of Labor must approve contract before visa application.
Eligibility
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Employment
Must have approved work contract with Peruvian company for less than 12 months
Required status: Employment contract approved by Ministry of Labor
Documents you need
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Passport
Blank pages required: 2; Validity months: 6
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Photo
Count: 3; Specifications: Passport-size, white background
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Police clearance
Validity months: 6
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Medical certificate
Provide medical evidence from a recognised doctor or clinic when the route asks for health confirmation.
Required tests: General health examination; Validity months: 3
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Work contract
Provide a signed job offer, contract or assignment letter showing the role, dates and employer.
Must be notarized: Yes; Must be translated: Yes
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Prior approval
Approval number: Required; Approving authority: Peruvian Ministry of Labor
How to apply
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Document gathering
Employer submits work contract to Ministry of Labor for approval
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Processing wait
Wait for Ministry of Labor approval
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Document submission
Submit visa application at Peruvian embassy with all documents
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Fee payment
Pay visa processing fee
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Visa collection
Collect passport with work visa
Work / Immigration visa (Resident Work Visa)
Applies to all nationalities · Last updated: 25 June 2026
Embassy required
- Maximum stay
- 365 days
- Processing time
- 30-45 days
- Fee
- $30 USD
- Validity
- 1 year, renewable annually
- Entry
- Multiple entry
For long-term employment contracts of 12 months or more. After approval, visa holder must obtain Carné de Extranjería (foreign resident ID) from Migraciones within 30 days of arrival.
Eligibility
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Employment
Must have approved work contract with Peruvian company for 12 months or longer. Employer must maintain 80% Peruvian workforce.
Required status: Long-term employment contract approved by Ministry of Labor
Documents you need
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Passport
Blank pages required: 2; Validity months: 6
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Photo
Count: 3; Specifications: Passport-size, white background
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Police clearance
Validity months: 6
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Medical certificate
Provide medical evidence from a recognised doctor or clinic when the route asks for health confirmation.
Required tests: General health examination; Validity months: 3
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Academic transcript
Provide academic records for the course, qualification or training route.
Must be notarized: Yes; Must be translated: Yes
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Work contract
Provide a signed job offer, contract or assignment letter showing the role, dates and employer.
Must be notarized: Yes; Must be translated: Yes
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Prior approval
Approval number: Required; Approving authority: Peruvian Ministry of Labor
How to apply
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Document gathering
Employer registers work contract with Ministry of Labor
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Processing wait
Wait for Ministry of Labor approval
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Document submission
Submit visa application at Peruvian immigration or embassy
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Biometrics
Attend biometric appointment scheduled by Migraciones
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Fee payment
Pay visa processing fee
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Visa collection
Receive approval and obtain Carné de Extranjería within 30 days of arrival in Peru