Foreign investment

Investment immigration procedures

The processes related to migrations to be followed by a foreigner interested in staying in the country to carry out activities other than tourism, have to be done in the National Superintendence of Migrations – MIGRATIONS. The most requested types of visas and migratory quality for the establishment effects of investments in Peru are described as follows:

Procedures from abroad

OBJECTIVE

TYPE

VISA AND MIGRATORY QUALITY

OBJECTIVE

Enter Peru with no intention of reside in order to do business, legal or similar activities (e.g. Incorporation of a company).

TYPE

TEMPORARY *

VISA AND MIGRATORY QUALITY

Business visa application, which shall be obtained in the consulate of Peru in the city where the foreigner is located.

OBJECTIVE

Enter Peru with no intention of reside and sent by his employer for a limited period and defined to carry out labor activities.

TYPE

TEMPORARY

VISA AND MIGRATORY QUALITY

If a foreigner is going to carry out economic activity temporarily, the designated worker (a highly specialized professional working for an international corporation) must apply for a temporary visa.

OBJECTIVE

Entering the country to perform work activities under a contract previously approved by the Ministry of Labor.

TYPE

RESIDENT*

VISA AND MIGRATORY QUALITY

 
If a foreign person wishes to carry out profit-making activities in a subordinate or independent capacity for the private sector.

OBJECTIVE

Enter the country to establish, develop, or manage one or more investments under Peruvian law.

TYPE

RESIDENT

VISA AND MIGRATORY QUALITY

You can apply for an investor residence visa if:
You wish to invest in new businesses. The investment is realized through capital increases in existing companies. You wish to hire foreign workers.

OBJECTIVE

Immigration status of the foreigner to his or her family members (children, spouse, parents, dependents).

TYPE

RESIDENT

VISA AND MIGRATORY QUALITY

b) If you have a minor child with a Peruvian or foreign resident in Peru, you can apply for a residence visa for a resident family member.

 *The temporary visa authorizes the admission and permanence of a foreigner in the territory of the country for up to one hundred and eighty-three (183) cumulative days during a period of three hundred and sixty-five (365) days, extendable for the same term. 
** The resident visa authorizes the admission and residence of a foreigner in the territory of the country for a period of three hundred and sixty five (365) days, extendable for the same period.

Procedures from Peru

OBJECTIVE

TIPO

VISA AND MIGRATORY QUALITY

OBJECTIVE

Cambiar la calidad migratoria a efectos de realizar actividades lucrativas en el país.

TYPE

TEMPORARY

VISA AND MIGRATORY QUALITY

OBJECTIVE

Suscribir contratos o documentos similares (ejm. Contratos de trabajo o documentos para constitución de empresa).

TYPE

TEMPORARY

VISA AND MIGRATORY QUALITY

To apply for this permit, you must be within the country and properly identified, either with your temporary immigration card and passport, a valid travel document, or an Andean migration card, if applicable.

OBJECTIVE

Prórroga de residencia según calidad migratoria.

TYPE

RESIDENT**

VISA AND MIGRATORY QUALITY

If you are a foreign citizen with worker immigration status and need to extend your residency to continue carrying out lucrative activities in Peru.

*The temporary visa authorizes the admission and permanence of a foreigner in the territory of the country for up to one hundred and eighty-three (183) cumulative days during a period of three hundred and sixty-five (365) days, extendable for the same term. 
** The resident visa authorizes the admission and residence of a foreigner in the territory of the country for a period of three hundred and sixty five (365) days, extendable for the same period.

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