Peru Peru Rentista Visa — Residency Program
🏠 OVERVIEW
Country
🇵🇪 Peru
Program
Peru Rentista Visa
Local Name
Visa de Residente Rentista
Type
Passive income
Status
Active
Initial Duration
12 months
Renewable
Yes
(12 mo)
Min Stay
183 days
per 12 months
Residency for foreigners with stable passive income of at least $1,000/month from abroad. One of the fastest paths to citizenship in South America (2 years).
💰 FINANCIAL REQUIREMENTS
Income Requirement
$1,000/mo
Pension Requirement
$1,000/mo
Application Fee
$100
📋 ELIGIBILITY
Min Age
18+
Criminal Record Check
Required
Health Check
Required
Health Insurance
Not required
💼 WORK RIGHTS
Employment
Not allowed
Self-Employment
Not allowed
Own Business
Allowed
Work Permit Included
No
👨👩👧 FAMILY & DEPENDENTS
Dependents Allowed
Yes
Spouse Included
Yes
Max Child Age
18
Parents Allowed
No
💰 TAX DETAILS
Tax Regime
Territorial
Regime Name
Territorial — only Peruvian-source income taxed
Foreign Income Taxed
No
Capital Gains Taxed
No
🏆 PATH FORWARD
Permanent Residency
Yes
Years to PR
2 years
Dual Citizenship
Allowed
Citizenship
Yes
Years to Citizenship
2 years
Language Required
Yes
🌍 BENEFITS & MOBILITY
Bank Account
Can open
Property Purchase
Allowed
Public Healthcare
Access granted
📝 HOW TO APPLY
Method
in person
Processing Time
30–60 days
Apply from Abroad
Yes
📝 NOTES
One of the fastest paths to citizenship in South America — eligible after just 2 years of continuous residency. Territorial tax system means foreign-source income is not taxed. Income must be from pensions, investments, or other passive sources. Low cost of living makes this attractive for retirees.