Peru is without a doubt one of the fastest growing economies in Latin America. Its growing international attraction, business-friendly incentives as well as breathtaking landscapes make it a great place for foreigners to invest, do business, and retire in. Although it is enticing, most foreigners will need a Visa in order to enter and live in Peru. To help you get a better insight on the steps in this process, our Peruvian lawyers have created a Visa application presentation for Peru. We hope it helps! If you have any more questions about how to get a visa in Peru, find the contact sheet at the bottom of this page to get in touch with us. Doing Business and Immigrating to Peru - Provided is an overview on the types of visas that are available to enter and/or immigrate to Peru, a detailed guide on the visa application process for Peru, the visa requirements for Peru; and the visa processing times for the most common types of Peru working visas, Peru business visas, Peru investor visas and Peru residency visas. Additionally, included is an overview of the requirements to attain permanent residency in Peru.

1. Obtain a
Visa Through
an Investment
in Peru
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2. Why
Immigrate to
Peru?
Governmental
policies
supportive of FDI
Booming
mining and
service sectors
Powerful free
market economy
Simple company
incorporation process
Strong and
growing economy

3. How do I get started?
In order to successfully obtain your visa,
you will have to follow the steps
outlined in this presentation.
There are 3 main steps involved in this
process.

4. Obtain a Visa
through a by investing in a
Company Incorporation Peruvian Listed Company
Investor
Visa
Investor
Visa
PATH 1 PATH 2
There are (2) common paths to obtain a
Peruvian visa through an investment.
Work
Visa
Path 1:
Incorporate a local company and invest in
this company.
Path 2:
Invest in a Peruvian listed company.
Visa Paths

5. Incorporate a Local
Company and
Sponsor your Visa
Path 1:

6. Duration.
1 year, extendable by 1 year after
expiration.
Application Processing Time.
Up to 2 months once all required
documentation has been submitted.
Path 1 (Option 1): Work Visa
Incorporate a company and hire
yourself as an employee.
Requirements.
• An employment contract from a
Peruvian employer (i.e. your company)
prepared by a lawyer.
• Registration with the Peruvian tax
authority (SUNAT).

7. Requirements.
• A minimum investment value of
S/500,000 PEN.
• Commitment letter to create 5
local employment positions.
Duration.
1 year, extendable by 1 year after
expiration.
Application Processing Time.
Between 1 and 2 months once all
required documentation has been
submitted.
Sponsor your visa with the newly
incorporated company.
Path 1 (Option 2): Investor Visa

8. Invest in a Peruvian
listed Company
Path 2:

9. Requirements.
• A minimum investment value of
S/500,000 PEN.
• Commitment letter to create 5
employment positions.
.
Duration.
1 year, extendable by 1 year after
expiration.
Application Processing Time.
Between 1 and 2 months once all
required documentation has been
submitted.
Invest in a Peruvian listed
company and sponsor your visa.
Path 2: Peruvian Company Investment

10. Now that you
have chosen
your path, what
is the process?

11. Step 1
Incorporate a local
company and invest in
this company.
Option 1:
Invest in a Peruvian
listed company.
Option 2:

12. Step 2:
Complete
Required
Documentation Visa Application
1) Fill out the visa application form and make
the visa processing payment.
2) Provide translated and apostilled documents
and a copy of your passport.
3) Provide a certificate of the investment made
and have it authenticated.

13. Step 3:
Obtain a
Peruvian
ID (Carné) Visit a Peruvian Immigration Office and
obtain your national identification card
(’Carné de Extranjería’).

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