Foreign investment
Foreign investment
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.
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OBJECTIVE
Entering the country to perform work activities under a contract previously approved by the Ministry of Labor.
TYPE
RESIDENT*
VISA AND MIGRATORY QUALITY
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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.
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OBJECTIVE
Immigration status of the foreigner to his or her family members (children, spouse, parents, dependents).
TYPE
RESIDENT
VISA AND MIGRATORY QUALITY
a) If you are a foreigner who maintains a proven family relationship with a Peruvian or a foreigner residing in Peruvian territory.
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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.
If the family ties are with a Peruvian, the minor will remain in the country for two years. If the family ties are with a foreigner, the minor will remain in the country for one year.
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*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
For the change of temporary immigration status for designated worker, you can check it out here.
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.
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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.
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*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.