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Peruvian Retirement Visa

Peruvian Retirement Visa

A Guide to Peruvian Visas

Part 6

Foreigners who receive a state or private pension - including a social security pension, government pension, employment-related pension, union pension, disability pension, or similar lifelong benefits - or who receive a permanent income from royalties or dividends can apply for permanent residency in Peru through the so-called Rentista visa (retirement visa).

To qualify, applicants must prove that they receive a permanent monthly income of at least US$ 1,000 (or the equivalent in another currency). This income must be guaranteed for life, for example through a pension, lifetime annuity, or other lifelong benefit. A permanent income from royalties or dividends is usually accepted as well, provided that it is paid indefinitely.

Be aware that income from remote or freelance work, or passive income, such as rental income, capital gains, interest, or similar are not considered permanent income for the purpose of this visa. To meet the requirement, you must demonstrate that you receive at least US$ 1,000 per month indefinitely, meaning for the rest of your life.

Additionally, you should know that foreigners living in Peru on a retirement visa are not allowed to work or receive remuneration for any kind of professional activity in Peru.

And before we continue ...

Applying for a residence visa in Peru can feel confusing and overwhelming at first. Requirements, procedures, and the different authorities involved are not always easy to understand, especially for foreigners navigating the process for the first time.

The retirement visa application involves several steps and requires careful preparation of documents both from abroad and in Peru.

This guide explains the entire process step by step - from the legal background and document preparation to submitting your visa application, receiving your residence approval, and obtaining your Carné de extranjería. With the detailed explanations and practical instructions provided here, you should be able to prepare and submit your application on your own. We also explain important rules and practical aspects of living in Peru on a retirement visa.

 

Table of contents

 

Legal background for a retirement visa application in Peru

Where to apply for a retirement visa

Officially, you can apply for a retirement visa either from outside Peru or while already in the country, for example while staying as a tourist.

However, the practical situation has changed in recent years. For decades, Peruvian consulates abroad handled residence visa applications entirely, from providing information and issuing application forms to receiving the application and, if approved, granting the residence visa.

Since August 2021, however, Peruvian diplomatic missions abroad generally only handle tourist and business visa applications. Foreigners who wish to apply for a residence visa are now usually referred to Migraciones in Peru.

This means that foreigners who can enter Peru visa-free (in other words, those who do not need to apply for a tourist visa at a Peruvian consulate) typically travel to Peru as tourists and then apply for a change of immigration status, known as Cambio de calidad migratoria, at Migraciones. This is different from a “Solicitud de calidad migratoria,” which is the procedure used when applying for residency from outside Peru.

Foreign nationals who cannot enter Peru visa-free (meaning they must apply for a tourist visa at a Peruvian consulate before traveling) are officially required to apply for their residence visa from outside Peru. In practice, this process can be more complicated, lengthy, and sometimes frustrating.

If you fall into this category, we explain the process in detail in our separate guide on the Peruvian residence visa application from abroad.

Peruvian residence visa application from abroad

Peruvian residence visa application from abroad

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Foreign nationals who want to apply for a residence visa in Peru, for example because they are married to a Peruvian, have found work in Peru, or p...

 

Important laws and regulations

For foreigners planning to stay in Peru long-term and apply for a resident visa, several laws and regulations form the legal basis of the immigration system.

The most important ones are Decreto Legislativo 1350, Peru’s “old” Foreigner Law, and Decreto Legislativo 1582, which introduced modifications to this law. Both mainly establish the general framework for immigration matters. More detailed regulations can be found in Decreto Supremo 002-2021-IN published in 2021, as well as in the TUPA (Texto Único de Procedimientos Administrativos) of Migraciones, which is usually updated every year.

Helpful information can also be found on the official Peruvian government website. However, keep in mind that all these documents are published in Spanish.

While in the section Requirements for a retirement visa application in Peru below we explain the required documents in English, the official list of requirements can be found, for example, in Decreto Supremo 002-2021-IN, page 46, article 92-B “Procedimiento administrativo de cambio de calidad migratoria rentista residente”.

Since the TUPA is the most current official document and may contain small updates compared to the Decreto Supremo, we recommend checking it as well when looking for the latest official information in Spanish. In the current version, the relevant section can be found on page 146.

 

Requirements and documents to apply for a retirement visa in Peru

Below you find the official requirements and documents needed to apply for a retirement (rentista) visa in Peru - more precisely to complete the procedure called Cambio de calidad migratoria (change of immigration status).

Please note that Migraciones reserves the right to request additional documents at any time during the evaluation of your application.

Required documents 

  • Passport
  • Clean criminal record (Antecedentes policiales, penales y judiciales) from your home country or from the country where you legally lived (so with a resident visa) during the 5 years prior to coming to Peru (1) + (2) + (3)
  • Letter or confirmation from your pension fund or social security stating that you receive a monthly income of at least US$ 1000 or the equivalent in any other currency. (1) + (3) + (4)
  • (Interpol clearance - Ficha de canje internacional not older than 6 months) (5)
  • Receipt for the paid application fee
    • Authority: Migraciones
    • Code: 07568 - Cambio de calidad migratoria
    • Concept: Cambio de calidad migratoria a rentista residente
    • Fee: S/ 161.40 (2026)

Explanatory notes

(1) Validity period (“expiration date”) of documents in Peru

Something many foreigners don’t expect: in Peru, official documents are often only accepted for a limited time after issuance. Unless stated otherwise:

  • Documents issued in Peru are usually accepted only if issued within the last 3 months.
  • Documents issued abroad are usually accepted only if issued within the last 6 months.

(2) Criminal record check

As we receive many questions about the criminal record certificates required for visa applications in Peru (“Antecedentes policiales, penales y judiciales”), we dedicated a separate article to this topic where we explain in detail which document you need, where to obtain it, and what to watch out for when applying for it.

International document corresponding to the Antecedentes policiales, penales and judiciales in Peru

International document corresponding to the Antecedentes policiales, penales and judiciales in Peru

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One of the requirements when applying for a resident visa in Peru or when changing your immigration status (for example, from a work visa to a perm...

(3) Foreign document rules in Peru

Any foreign document presented in Peru must meet specific formal requirements.

  • Apostille or legalization
    Foreign documents must either:
    • carry an Apostille (if the issuing country is a member of the Hague Apostille Convention), or
    • be legalized (if the country is not part of the Convention) through a Peruvian consulate abroad and then the Peruvian Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
  • Translation into Spanish
    If a foreign document is not entirely in Spanish, it must be translated into Spanish by a certified translator in Peru (see below).

(4) Proof of pension or permanent income

Before leaving your home country, request the required document from your pension fund or social security authority and have it apostilled if your country is a member of the Apostille Convention. If your country is not part of the convention, the document must instead be legalized by the relevant authorities in your home country and the Peruvian consulate.

The challenge with both processes is that the document must carry an official signature in order to be apostilled or legalized. However, many pension statements are generated automatically and therefore are often not signed. As a result, it can sometimes be quite a challenge to obtain a properly signed document in your home country.

For example, U.S. nationals receiving Social Security benefits can request a “signed benefit verification letter for Apostille or authentication purposes” from the U.S. Social Security Administration, which can then be apostilled.

(5) Ficha de canje

In 2023, the requirement to present the Ficha de Canje (Interpol) was declared an illegal bureaucratic barrier for retirement visa applicants. About a year later, the corresponding field on the Migraciones Agencia Digital, where applicants previously had to upload the document, was removed. As a result, retirement visa applicants - at least currently - cannot submit the Ficha de Canje through the system.

However, be aware that the Ficha de Canje is still listed among the official requirements, as it continues to have a legal basis in the Foreigner Law and the current TUPA. Therefore, the upload field could be added again at any time, or Migraciones may request the document separately during the application process. 

 

Step-by-step guide to apply for a retirement visa in Peru

Applying for a rentista visa in Peru is generally a straightforward process. However, if you are unfamiliar with the procedures and the different steps involved, the whole process can feel confusing and overwhelming at first.

The following step-by-step guide walks you through the entire process and is intended to help you prepare and complete the application on your own. Please keep in mind that it serves as general guidance only, as procedures and requirements may change at any time. Also note that at least basic Spanish skills are necessary to fill out forms and understand instructions during the application process.

 

Before submitting your visa application

Before you can submit your rentista visa application through the Migraciones Agencia Digital, there are a few important preparations to complete. Some required documents must be obtained in your home country, others have to be issued or processed in Peru.

In addition, foreign documents need to be apostilled or legalized (often only possible in the country where they were issued) and translated into Spanish in Peru. You will also have to pay the visa application fee and prepare digital copies of all required documents for upload.

The following sections explain these preparatory steps so you can complete everything in advance and submit your visa application without unnecessary delays.

 

Translation of foreign documents

Once in Peru, all documents issued abroad that are written in a foreign language must be translated into Spanish.

Officially, since the introduction of Decreto Legislativo 1272, which simplified administrative procedures in Peru, a simple translation should be sufficient. In theory, this means you can use any registered translator in Peru.

However, in practice it is still recommended to use a certified translator in Peru, preferably a traductor público juramentado (sworn public translator), as their translations are generally accepted by Peruvian authorities without any issues.

Lists of these government-approved translators - unfortunately most of them are located in Lima only - can be found on the Peruvian government website. Under point 3, simply select the language of your original document and the corresponding list of certified translators will appear.

Another option is checking with the Colegio de Traductores del Perú or simply doing a Google search for registered translators in Peru.

For less common languages, the Peruvian government also lists traductores especiales, translators authorized to translate so-called “special languages” into Spanish. In the text just click Directorio de traductores especiales and select the language of your original document.

If your documents carry an Apostille and are translated by a certified translators, Migraciones should accept them without problems under the rules of the simplified administrative procedures. Nevertheless, many translators still recommend an additional legalization of the translation by the Peruvian Ministry of Foreign Affairs (RREE). The reason is that Migraciones does not always apply the simplified procedures consistently. In some cases, documents without the additional legalization have been rejected, and applicants were asked to upload the apostilled and translated documents again - this time with an additional legalization by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (RREE) in Lima or at one of its regional offices.

If you decide to skip this additional legalization step, we strongly recommend keeping a close eye on your Migraciones electronic mailbox for any notifications requesting additional authentication (see below).

If your documents are not apostilled but legalized, they must always be authenticated again after translation by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (RREE) in Lima or at one of its regional offices.

 

Paying the application fee

As with all administrative procedures in Peru, before you can submit your application, you must first pay the corresponding fee.

Payment can be made either:

  • in person at any Banco de la Nación branch, or
  • online via pagalo.pe (from a computer or via the pagalo.pe app on a smartphone or tablet)

Detailed, step-by-step instructions on how to register on pagalo.pe, how to make the payment, and what to watch out for can be found in our article “Paying administration charges and processing fees in Peru.”

Paying administration charges and processing fees in Peru

Paying administration charges and processing fees in Peru

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For the retirement visa application, you need:

  • Authority: Migraciones
  • Code: 07568 - Cambio de calidad migratoria
  • Concepto: Cambio de calidad migratoria rentista residente
  • Fee: S/ 161.40 (2026)

Once the payment is completed, keep the receipt safe. You will need it when submitting your application.

 

Last preparations

Prepare digital copies of your documents. Create clear PDF files of your passport (the page with your personal data) as well as of all other required documents. Migraciones currently allows a maximum file size of 3 MB per document, so make sure your scans are readable but not too large.

Once everything is prepared, you are ready to start your rentista visa application.

One more important point:
If you need to leave Peru while your visa application is being processed, you must first apply for a special travel permit, the Permiso Especial de Viaje (also called Autorización de estadía fuera del país). Leaving the country without this authorization automatically cancels your pending visa application.

Travel Permit (Permiso Especial de Viaje / Autorización de Estadía fuera del País )

Travel Permit (Permiso Especial de Viaje / Autorización de Estadía fuera del País )

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Foreign nationals in Peru who have applied for a visa - more precisely, for a change of immigration status (cambio de calidad migratoria) - or a ch...

 

Submitting your visa application on the Agencia Digital

Now it’s finally time to submit your retirement visa application.

Before getting started, however, there are a few important things you should know about the Migraciones Agencia Digital, the online platform where the application must be submitted.

  • First of all, the platform generally only works when accessed from within Peru.
  • The Agencia Digital is available in Spanish only. While it may be tempting to use automatic translation tools in your browser, we recommend not using them, as they can sometimes cause display or system errors.
  • To reduce technical problems when using the platform, it is also advisable to:
    • disable ad blockers
    • avoid incognito or private browsing modes
    • use a standard browser window

And even though we do our best to keep this guide as up to date as possible, the Agencia Digital is frequently updated and small changes to the process may occur. Therefore, please treat the following walk-through primarily as general guidance.

If you notice that something works differently than described here, you are very welcome to share your experience in the comments section below (visible after approval) or use the email button at the bottom of the page to send us a private message. Your feedback helps us keep this guide accurate and useful for others.

 

Step 1: Access the Migraciones Agencia Digital

Go to the Migraciones Agencia Digital and click Entrar.

On the next page, select Extranjero and fill in the following fields:

  • Documento
    Select the document you used to enter Peru or that is registered with Migraciones (usually pasaporte).
  • Número de documento
    Enter your passport number.
  • Fecha de nacimiento
    Enter your date of birth.
  • Nacionalidad
    Select your nationality. Country names are listed in Spanish (for example, EE. UU. for the United States, Alemania for Germany).
  • Último movimiento migratorio de entrada
    Enter the date you last entered Peru.
  • Código captcha
    Complete the captcha.

Click Verificar.

Important:
No matter which forms you fill out in Peru, always enter your personal data exactly as it appears in your passport. Even small differences can cause problems.

 

Step 2: Select the visa application procedure

You are now on the main page of the Agencia Digital.

  • Either use the search bar, or
  • In the left-hand menu, go to Cambio de calidad migratoria and select rentista residente

Click on it to continue.

 

Step 3: Choose the Migraciones office and generate your update code

You are now on the Cambio de calidad migratoria - Dependencia page.

Fill in the required fields:

  • Seleccione la dependencia donde desee gestionar su trámite
    Select the Migraciones office that should handle your application (for example, Lima, a MAC center, Cusco, Arequipa).
  • Ingrese código de actualización
    If you do not already have a current data update code, click the link “Obtenga aquí su código de actualización de datos” below the field.

A new tab opens, taking you to the Sistema de Actualización de Datos page.

Click the Sistema de actualización de datos button and fill in the requested fields:

  • Tipo de documento
    Select pasaporte.
  • Número de documento
    Enter your passport number.
  • Nacionalidad
    Select your nationality (listed in Spanish).
  • Sexo
    Select your gender.
  • Fecha de nacimiento
    Enter your date of birth (dd/mm/yyyy).
  • Captcha
    Complete the captcha.

Accept the sworn statement and click Continuar.

You will then be taken to a rather extensive questionnaire. Be aware that you only have a limited amount of time (usually 20 to 30 minutes) to complete all required fields. Once you start, you must finish within this time. If the time expires, all your progress is lost and you have to start again from the beginning.

The questions may appear somewhat unorganized or unusual. From time to time Migraciones changes the questionnaire, moving questions around, adding new ones, or removing others. Therefore, the description below should be seen as general guidance to give you an idea of what kind of information you may be asked to provide.

First, you will be asked to enter personal information, including:

  • marital status
  • country of residence
  • country of birth
  • whether you have any criminal, police, or judicial record
  • your address in Peru (including department, province, district, road type, zone type, street name, and house number)
  • your email address
  • mobile phone number and landline number
  • hair color and eye color
  • height (in meters) and weight (in kilograms)

Next, you must provide the details of an emergency contact, including their passport number, name, mobile phone number, and email address.

The following section asks about personal aspects, such as whether you have a disability or illness and whether you require medical treatment.

After that, you will be asked questions about your immediate family situation. You must indicate whether you are single or have a partner. If you have a partner, you must enter their personal details, including:

  • passport information (country issuing the passport, type of passport, passport number)
  • name(s) and surname(s)
  • gender
  • date of birth
  • whether your partner is currently in Peru with you

Once you have completed this section, click Guardar.

The next topic concerns your education and profession, including your highest school and academic degree, your profession and occupation, and whether you currently study or work in Peru.

You will then be asked about your living conditions, including the type of housing, since when you have lived there, how many people live in the household, and how many rooms the home has.

The last block of questions relates to financial information, for example whether you have taken out a loan in Peru or if you maintain a bank account in the country.

Once you have completed all questions, click Continuar.

That should be it. A pop-up window should then appear displaying your codigo de actualización. Copy this code.

Return to the original tab with your Cambio de calidad migratoria application, paste the code into the field, and click Siguiente.

 

Step 4: Upload required documents

In this step you must upload all required documents and, where requested, enter additional information. The Agencia Digital organizes the requirements into several tabs. Some tabs only require you to upload the corresponding document(s), while others also ask for additional information.

When uploading your documents, make sure that the file size does not exceed the maximum allowed size (usually 3 MB per document) and that the dcocuments are clear and easy to read.

Important for those wanting to verify the exact requirements:
If you only want to check or verify the current requirements, you can simply click through the different tabs. Once finished, leave the page without submitting anything.

To proceed with your application, click the small arrow next to each requirement. Depending on the document, additional fields may appear. Fill in the requested information and upload the corresponding PDF file.

Pago por derecho de trámite (application fee)

Under Pago por derecho de trámite, you must enter the information from your payment receipt:

  • Número de recibo
    This corresponds to the secuencia de pago on the págalo receipt.
  • Código de verificación
    This is the código de control on the págalo receipt.
  • Fecha de recibo
    This is the fecha de operación on the págalo receipt.

After entering the information, click Validar.

Documento de Identificación (ID document)

Under Documento de Identificación, select the document with which you entered Peru (in most cases pasaporte). You are then asked to fill in your passport number, the date of issue and the country of issue and upload a copy of the passport page with your photo and personal data.

Ficha de Canje Interpol

Since 2024, you must only upload your criminal record check under Ficha de Canje Interpol.

Exceso de permanencia (overstay)

If you apply while your stay in Peru is still valid, this tab should already display a green check mark, and you can simply leave it as it is.

If, however, you apply after your stay as a tourist has expired, you should be able to open this tab and upload:

  • a payment receipt for the overstay fine, and
  • a sworn statement explaining the reasons for your overstay.

Once these two documents are uploaded, the check mark in front of the tab should turn green.

However, please be aware that officially you must be in Peru on a valid stay to apply for a Cambio de calidad migratoria. If your stay has already expired, your application will in most cases be denied, even if the system allows you to upload the documents and continue with your application.

So before relying on this option, please read our chapter Can I apply for a retirement visa when my stay as a tourist is expired? below.

Documentos Especificos

Under Documentos Especificos you must upload the letter from your pension fund. 

Final step

Once all required documents are uploaded, each tab should show a green check mark. Finally, accept the terms and conditions and click Siguiente to continue.

 

Step 5: Review and confirm your personal information

You are now shown a summary page with your personal details already filled in.

The only fields you can edit here are:

  • your mobile phone number, and
  • your email address (make sure an e-mail address is registered that you have unrestricted access to)

If everything is correct, click Guardar datos y generar trámite.

Please note:
For whatever reasons, sometimes this page isn't displayed.

 

Step 6: Application confirmation

You are now taken to the Registro de Solicitud de Cambio de Calidad Migratoria page. At first glance, you will only see a number displayed on the screen and a request to make an appointment to have your biometric data taken.

Do not continue yet.

First, save this number! It's your Numero de expediente (file number), which is sometimes also called Numero de tramite. The number usually consists of 2 letters (often an abbreviation of the Migraciones office where you applied; LM for Lima, for example; or CY for Chiclayo, etc.) and 9 digits.

Next, click on Descargar or Imprimir to download and/or print the complete Registro de Solicitud de Cambio de Calidad Migratoria document before proceeding to the appointment page.

This document is the official confirmation that your application was successfully submitted, so make sure to keep it safe.

At the top right of the downloaded document, under the bar code, you will again find your Numero de expediente (file number). At the bottom of the first page, under the signature / fingerprint field, you usually find the Fecha de publicacion (application date) and the Codigo de verificación (verification code).

Additionally, at the bottom of the first page - or sometimes on a second page - you should also find your login data for your Migraciones electronic mailbox, the Buzon electronico (see below).

f you cannot find the verification code and/or the login data for the electronic mailbox on the Registro de Solicitud de Cambio de Calidad Migratoria document, or if you missed downloading it, check the section below how to recover the login data and the verification code.

 

After submitting your visa application

After submitting your application, there are still a few steps to complete before receiving your residency and Carné de extranjería. The following sections explain what happens next and what you should watch out for during the processing of your application.

 

Biometric data appointment

After your visa application, you will be asked to schedule an appointment to have your biometric data taken (photo, fingerprints, and signature). To make the appointment, you must enter a code. This code is your Número de expediente (also called Número de trámite).

Make an appointment

For a long time, getting a biometric appointment in Lima was quite a challenge, as foreign nationals could only register their biometric data at the Migraciones main office in Breña. To improve the situation, Migraciones allowed foreigners to complete this step as well at several MAC centers. As a result, it became much easier to secure an appointment within a reasonable time.

However, at the end of March 2026, Migraciones announced that starting April 1, 2026 (and no, not an April Fool’s joke), biometric data for applicants in Lima will once again only be collected at the main office in Breña. As a result, it can be expected that securing an appointment may become more difficult and require some patience again.

In contrast, at Migraciones offices in the provinces, appointments are usually readily available.

Our recommendation: Use the appointment link provided at the end of your application and try to schedule your appointment immediately.

If you are unable to secure a slot right away or prefer to book it later, you can return to the Agencia Digital and schedule it under Citas en Línea, subcategory Para registro de datos biométricos.

To schedule the appointment, simply enter your Número de expediente, choose a Migraciones office and select an available date. If everything works smoothly, your appointment is scheduled.

Download or print your appointment confirmation under the Constancia cita tab before clicking Finalizar.

As an additional tip: even though it is easy to overlook, next to the Constancia cita tab you will find another tab called Cargo trámite. This tab can be very useful if you missed to download the confirmation of your application or if the login details for the Buzón electrónico or the verification code are missing from your document. Simply click on the Cargo trámite tab to download the Registro de Solicitud de Cambio de Calidad Migratoria document again. The downloaded version should now include both the verification code and the login details for your Buzón electrónico.

What to expect during your appointment

On the day of your appointment, arrive 15-30 minutes early at the Migraciones office you selected when making the appointment.

You will only need your

  • Passport, and
  • printed (!) appointment confirmation

The procedure can vary slightly depending on the office. At the Migraciones office in Lima, for example, you usually receive a number and wait until you are called. 

When it's your turn proceed to the counter, where staff will:

  • record your signature
  • take fingerprints
  • take your biometric photo

Avoid wearing white, pastel or very light-colored clothing, as Migraciones may reject photos where clothing blends into the background. Dark or strong colors are recommended.

Processing times at the Migraciones office and MAC centers in Lima vary. Some applicants have a smooth and quick experience finishing within 30 minutes, while others report waiting one to three hours. So, plan accordingly.

At the Migraciones offices outside Lima, the whole process is usually quick and painless.

After your biometric data appointment, all you can do is regularly check your Buzon electronico regularly and wait for a notification from Migraciones. You may receive a message informing you that a document you uploaded is not accepted, that additional documents are required, or that your visa has been approved.

 

Buzon Electronico

The Buzón electrónico is your personal Migraciones electronic mailbox, which you should check regularly for notifications from Migraciones. These notifications may include, for example, requests to upload missing or additional documents, or messages informing you about the approval or denial of your visa application.

You can access your Buzón

  • by clicking the Buzón button at the top of the main page of the Agencia Digital, or
  • by using this direct link.

Your username (usuario) and password (contraseña) can be found on the Registro de Solicitud de Cambio de Calidad Migratoria, the confirmation document of your successfully submitted application (see Step 6 above). If the login information is not on the document or if you missed to download it, see the section below explaining how to recover the login data.

Please note that notifications sent through the Buzón electrónico are considered officially delivered. If you do not respond within the deadline stated in the message - which is often only five days - your application may be dismissed.

Therefore, if you receive a notification from Migraciones informing you that a document is missing, unreadable, incomplete, or not submitted in the required form (for example missing an Apostille or translation), you should react immediately.

If you already have the requested document, create a PDF file (maximum size 3 MB) and upload it through the Agencia Digital. This process, known as Subsanación, is explained in detail in our article Subsanacion - Submitting documents.

Subsanacion - Submitting documents

Subsanacion - Submitting documents

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If you don't yet have the requested document and cannot submit it within the deadline, you must still respond to the notification. In this case, you can request an extension of the deadline to submit the document later. This procedure is called Solicitud de ampliación de plazos and is explained in our article Extension of a Migraciones deadline.

Extension of a Migraciones deadline

Extension of a Migraciones deadline

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Approval of your visa

After submitting your application and completing the biometric data appointment, all you can do is wait for Migraciones to process your application.

The official processing time for resident visa applications is 30 business days. In practice, however, most applicants receive the approval notification in their Buzón electrónico within two to three months.

Nevertheless, it is important to check your Buzón electrónico regularly to make sure you do not miss any notifications, including the approval of your visa - if you are among the lucky ones within three or four weeks.

You can also check the status of your application:

If you haven’t received any notification after about four months, you may want to follow up with Migraciones. You can do this

  • by calling the MAC hotline 1800, or
  • by visiting the Migraciones office or MAC center you selected during your application (you may need an appointment), or
  • by sending an email to infomac [@] pcm.gob.pe

asking about the status of your application.

Another option is to submit a so-called Solicitud de celeridad de trámite, which is a request for expedited processing.

Usually, however, after two to three months you will find a notification in your Buzón electrónico (the subject line is often something like Notificación trámite cambio de calidad) informing you that your visa has been approved.

Congratulations!

However, the process is not finished yet, as you still need to obtain your Carné de extranjería, your official Peruvian ID.

The first notification normally instructs you to wait for further instructions on how to pick up your carné. So once again, keep checking your Buzón electrónico and wait for a second notification from Migraciones (usually titled Notificación expedición del carné) informing you that your carné has been issued.

Officially, issuing the carné can take up to 30 business days, but according to reports from applicants the waiting time can range from a few days to about two months.

 

Getting your carné (foreigner ID)

Once notified that your carné is ready, log in to the Agencia Digital and book a pickup appointment under:

  • Citas en Línea, subpoint recojo de documentos.

Download and print the appointment confirmation.

Note: Some Migraciones offices outside Lima may not require appointments for pickup.

If you urgently need your carné:

Especially in Lima, getting an appointment to pick up your carné can sometimes turn into a real test of patience. Slots are often fully booked, and availability can appear and disappear quickly. Unfortunately, there is no shortcut here - your only option is to keep checking the system again and again: later the same day, the next day, or a few days later. Persistence usually pays off.

If, for whatever reason, you urgently need proof of your carné but can’t secure an appointment to collect the physical card, there is a practical workaround. You can download a document from the Agencia Digital confirming that you have a valid residency and carné, even if you don’t yet have the card in hand.

To do this, log in to the Agencia Digital and, on the main page, go to the left-hand menu. Under “Constancias” select Carné de Extranjería. A page will open showing the data printed on your carné. At the bottom of the page, confirm the statement “Estos son los datos con los cuales se emitirá su constancia…” by ticking the small box and then click Siguiente.

You will then see the "Constancia de Emisión de Carné de Extranjería” on your screen. Download it and, if necessary, print it. While it doesn’t replace the physical card, it serves as official proof that you have a valid residency and carné.

To collect your carné, be on time and bring:

  • passport
  • printed appointment confirmation (if applicable)

Staff will direct you to the collection counter where your new card is handed over.

Congrats! You made it!

To familiarize yourself with your Carné de extranjería, we highly recommend reading our glossary article Carné de Extranjería - Peru’s ID Card for foreigners.

 

Rentista visa Peru - FAQs for residents

How long is a retirement resident (rentista) visa valid?

The retirement visa - meaning the residence permit that allows you to legally live in Peru - has indefinite validity and does not need to be extended. Once approved, you keep your resident status permanently as long as you comply with the applicable residency rules.

 

How long is the carné de extranjería valid?

The Carné de Extranjería, the physical Peruvian ID card issued to foreign residents, is usually valid for four years. After that, it must be renewed.

For more information, see our article “Renewal of the Carné.”

Renewal of the Carné de Extranjería

Renewal of the Carné de Extranjería

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How long can I stay outside Peru without losing my residency?

Foreigners living in Peru on a rentista visa cannot stay outside the country for more than 183 days within a 365-day period, otherwise the resident status is canceled. The allowed days outside the country are not counted per calendar year and do not start when you receive your visa or carné. The count begins on the day you leave Peru. From that date, you can stay outside the country for a maximum of 183 days.

If you need to stay abroad for longer, you must apply for the Autorización de estadía fuera del país por 183 días before leaving Peru. With this authorization, you will not lose your residency status.

 

Can I work in Peru on a rentista visa?

No! Foreigners living in Peru on a retirement visa are generally not allowed to work or receive remuneration for professional activities in Peru.

 

Do I have to pay taxes in Peru on my retirement income?

No! Pension payments received from abroad are exempt from taxation in Peru for holders of a retirement visa (Rentista visa). This means that the foreign pension income you use to qualify for the visa is not subject to Peruvian income tax.

 

What happens if my personal information changes?

If any information provided during your visa application changes, Migraciones must be informed within 30 days.

This includes, for example:

  • receiving a new passport
  • changing your address
  • other relevant personal information

To report such changes, you must apply for an Actualización de datos (update of registered information). In some cases, a new Carné de extranjería may be issued after the update is approved.

Our article “Update your information in the Migraciones database” explains the process in detail.

Update your information in the Migraciones database

Update your information in the Migraciones database

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If any personal information printed on your carné or registered in the Migraciones database changes, you must request an Actualización de datos (up...

 

What documents do I need when leaving Peru temporarily?

When leaving Peru temporarily, you must present your passport and valid Carné.

 

When can I apply for permanent residency in Peru?

If you live in Peru on a retirement visa (rentista visa), this question does not really apply. The retirement visa already grants you permanent resident status, as the residence permit has indefinite validity and does not need to be extended.

For this reason, you cannot change to the separate “Residente Permanente” visa category, which is mainly intended for holders of temporary residence visas who want to obtain permanent resident status after several years in Peru.

 

When can I apply for Peruvian citizenship?

In the past, foreigners living in Peru on a retirement visa were able to apply for Peruvian citizenship through naturalization after meeting the required residency period. However, recent changes to the nationality regulations have created some uncertainty regarding whether retirement visa holders are still eligible to apply for citizenship.

Therefore, it is advisable to check the current rules with Migraciones or an immigration lawyer confirming if citizenship is available for rentistas.

 

What should I do if I leave Peru permanently?

If you plan to leave Peru permanently, you must cancel your residence visa with Migraciones.

After the cancellation is approved, you will receive an Orden de salida, which gives you 15 days to leave the country.

 

Special situations and practical tips

While the application process usually runs smoothly if you follow the steps above, some applicants encounter special situations or technical issues during the process. The following sections explain common edge cases and practical solutions that may help if something doesn’t go as expected.

How to find or recover your verification code and Buzón electrónico login data

1. On the Registro de Solicitud de Cambio de Calidad Migratoria document

The verification code and the login details for your Buzón electrónico are usually printed on the Registro de Solicitud de Cambio de Calidad Migratoria document. This is the confirmation document of your successfully submitted application, which you should have downloaded after submitting your application and before making the appointment for your biometric data registration (see Step 6 above).

2. On the Biometric data appointment page

If you missed to download this document or if the verification code or the login details are not printed on it - which for unknown reasons sometimes happens - you can usually recover both when making your biometric data appointment.

After selecting a date and time for your appointment, you will be taken to a page that shows two tabs at the top:

  • Constancia cita
    Click here to download or print the confirmation of your biometric data appointment.
  • Cargo trámite
    Click this tab to download the confirmation of your visa application, which should include your verification code and the login data for your Buzón electrónico.

If you already scheduled your biometric appointment and cannot return to the Cargo trámite tab, there is another workaround. You can create a new “dummy” biometric data appointment to access the document again.

To do this:

  • Go to the Agencia Digital.
  • In the left menu click Citas en línea and select Datos biométricos.
  • Create a new appointment by selecting a date and time

You will be taken to a page that shows the Constancia cita and the Cargo tramite tab at the top.

  • Click Cargo trámite
  • Download the original Registro de Solicitud de Cambio de Calidad Migratoria document containing your verification code and Buzón electrónico login data.
  • Leave the page without confirming the appointment; so do not click Finalizar, just leave the page.

3. Other options

If none of these options work and you need the verification code, you will have to contact Migraciones.

However, if you only need the login details for your Buzón electrónico, there is one last easy way to recover them.

Go to the Agencia Digital and click the Buzón electrónico button at the top of the page (or use the direct link). Then click “¿Desea cambiar la contraseña?” to access the Verificación de datos page.

Enter the following information:

  • your nationality
  • passport 
  • passport number
  • last name(s)
  • first name(s)
  • date of birth

After submitting the form by clicking Siguiente, you will receive an email containing your username (usuario) and a link allowing you to create or reset your password.

 

Can I apply for a retirement visa if my stay as a tourist is expired?

Officially, no. To apply for a Cambio de calidad migratoria (change of immigration status) in Peru, you must be in the country on a valid stay, for example as a tourist.

However, during the application process on the Migraciones Agencia Digital, there is a tab labeled Exceso de permanencia (overstay). This tab suggests that foreigners who have overstayed their authorized stay may still be able to apply for a Cambio de calidad migratoria by uploading:

  • the payment receipt for the overstay fine, and
  • a sworn statement explaining the reason for the overstay.

In 2022, Migraciones informed us that this tab does not apply to the Cambio de calidad migratoria process from tourist to a residence visa and that applicants must be in Peru on a valid stay when applying for a residence visa.

However, in 2023, there were reports of cases where Migraciones staff explicitly suggested this option to foreigners who had already overstayed their tourist stay but still wanted to apply for a residence visa. In some of these cases, the applicants uploaded the required documents - including the payment receipt for the overstay and an explanation - and their visa applications were later approved.

Over the past few years, we have contacted Migraciones several times regarding this issue and received contradictory answers, ranging from “No, you must be in the country on a valid stay” to “Yes, it may be possible.”

That being said, according to the official rules, you must be in Peru on a valid stay when applying for a Cambio de calidad migratoria from tourist to a residence visa. Even if the system allows you to upload all required documents and submit the application, in most cases the application will likely be denied. Therefore, you should not rely on this option.

We always recommend avoiding overstaying your authorized stay in Peru. If you plan to apply for a residence visa but are still missing some of the required documents, it is usually better to submit your application before your tourist stay expires using a small workaround. We explain this option in the next section below.

If, for any reason, you cannot submit your application while your tourist stay is still valid, it may be worth personally checking with Migraciones to see if there is any possibility of applying later despite the overstay before leaving the country and attempting to return to Peru to renew your tourist stay.

If you have recent information about this topic or would like to share your experience, please let us know using the comment section at the end of this article or through our contact form.

 

Can I apply for a retirement visa if I don't have all the required documents?

Officially, no. On the Agencia Digital, the Migraciones online platform where you must submit your application, the fields for uploading the required documents are mandatory. You normally cannot continue with or complete your application unless all required documents are uploaded.

However, even though we cannot and do not recommend it, there may be situations where your tourist stay is about to expire and you must submit your visa application before a certain date. In such cases, and depending on which document is missing, it may be possible to temporarily upload another document in its place to complete the application.

If you choose this option, you should already have a solid plan to obtain the missing document quickly, because the time you will later get to submit it is usually very limited.

How this workaround works

Follow the instructions in step-by-step application guide above until you reach Step 4, where you must enter information and upload all required documents as PDF files.

If you are missing a document, you cannot leave the upload field empty. Instead, you must upload something that explains the situation.

For example:

  • Missing criminal record certificate
    Under the Interpol tab, you must upload your criminal record certificate (Antecedentes). The field is mandatory.
    If you don’t yet have your criminal record certificate, you could upload:
    • a signed letter explaining that you are still waiting for the document from your home country.
  • Missing Apostille or translation
    If you already have the document but not yet the Apostille or official translation, you could temporarily upload the document in its current form.

After uploading the placeholder document, continue the process and complete your application as described in the guide above.

Confirmation of your application

In Step 6 of the application process, you can download the Registro de Solicitud de Cambio de Calidad Migratoria document. It contains:

  • your Número de expediente (file number)
  • the Fecha de publicación (application date)
  • the Código de verificación

This document confirms that your application was successfully submitted. Once you receive this confirmation, your tourist stay is effectively paused, meaning that even if your tourist stay expires while your visa application is being processed, you won’t have any problems related to overstaying.

What happens next

Because a required document was not submitted correctly or was missing, Migraciones will eventually send you a notification requesting the document.

This notification may arrive:

  • within a few days, or
  • several weeks or even months later, depending on when your application is reviewed.

The notification will be sent to your Buzón electrónico and is considered officially delivered. In most cases, Migraciones gives you only five days to upload the requested document.

You must respond to the notification within the deadline, even if it is on the last day. If you fail to respond, your application may be dismissed.

If you already have the document

If you have obtained the requested document in the correct form, simply upload it through the Agencia Digital.

This process, known as Subsanación, is explained in our article Subsanación - Submitting documents.

Subsanacion - Submitting documents

Subsanacion - Submitting documents

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If you still don’t have the document

If you are unable to obtain the document within the given deadline, you can apply for an extension of the deadline (up to 30 additional days). This procedure is called Ampliación de plazos.

You can learn more about this process in our article Extension of a Migraciones deadline.

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Should you upload the document before receiving the notification?

If you receive the missing document before hearing from Migraciones, you technically can upload it immediately through the Subsanación option in the Agencia Digital.

However, several applicants reported that they still received a notification later requesting the same document again. For this reason, it is usually better to wait until you receive the official request.

Important

If you decide to use this workaround, check your Buzón electrónico regularly and respond immediately to any notification from Migraciones.

While this method has worked for many applicants in the past, procedures may change, and Migraciones could still reject the application (which could then be appealed). In addition, submitting documents later will almost certainly delay the approval of your visa, sometimes by several weeks or even months.

 

Please note: LimaEasy is not a Peruvian government agency, public authority, or law firm. The information provided is based on our best knowledge and is intended as general guidance to help you understand Peruvian immigration regulations and procedures. Regulations, requirements, and administrative practices may change at any time and without prior notice, so we recommend verifying current details with the relevant authorities before acting on this information.

And last but not least: If you notice any inaccuracies or outdated information on this page, please help us keep this guide up to date by leaving a comment below or contacting us via our contact form. Thank you for your support!

 

 

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    AJ
    AJ · 17/03/2025
    Hi, I’m 30 years old with steady monthly income, can I still apply? 
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      Sunflower
      Sunflower
      • LimaEasy
       · 18/03/2025
      @AJ
      Hello AJ,

      your age isn't the problem. To apply for a rentista visa in Peru you must prove a state or private pension, so lifetime annuities, other lifelong benefits or a permanent (!) income for the rest of their life from royalties or dividends of at least US$ 1000 per month or the equivalent in any other currency.

      A "steady monthly income", rental income, income generated from remote / freelance work, capital gains, interests, etc. are not considered permanent income. To fulfill the requirement you must prove that you receive at least US$ 1000 per month "indefinitely", so for the rest of your life.

      So, while you could apply, your visa will be rejected as you cannot fulfill the requirements.

      Sorry.

      Greetings
      Eva
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      AJ
      AJ · 18/03/2025
      @Sunflower Any recommendations for a better fit visa? 
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      Sunflower
      Sunflower
      • LimaEasy
       · 18/03/2025
      @AJ
      Depends on your circumstances. Are you married to a Peruvian or have any other family in Peru? Then a family visa. Do you consider establishing a company in Peru, which could employ you? Or do you want to work for a Peruvian company or offer a service to a Peruvian company?Then a work visa. If you have time, the Digital Nomad visa could be a fit. The visa was introduced already in November 2023 but until now the administrative regulations haven't been published. Many hope that this will happen soon.

      Greetings
      Eva
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    Dean
    Dean · 16/03/2025
    Morning, I would like to comment on the following  section "Foreigners living in Peru on a retirement visa have to be in the country at least 183 days per year, otherwise they lose their resident status" ...Recently (early March 2025) I made an appointment in Lima at Migraciones to cover this subject. They made it clear to me that with the rentista visa you have to be present at least once per 365 days (ie you can leave for 1 year period minus a day) I also asked this question on a recent trip (last November) as I was leaving the country at the Lima airport and the migracion officer confirmed this as well. So ... do you have any update or more info as to what is correct? thanks in advance
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      Sunflower
      Sunflower
      • LimaEasy
       · 16/03/2025
      @Dean
      Hello Dean,

      I haven't heard of any recent changes regarding this topic. So, I really wonder on which grounds the immigration officers told you that as a rentista you can stay outside the country for 365 days and then just have to return for one day.

      Have a look at the Foreigner Law, Decreto Legislativo 1350 (the new Foreigner Law 1582 just states changes to the old Foreigner Law and therefore the corresponding article isn't mentioned). I attached a screenshot of the article 33.

      Article 33.1: Foreigners with any resident immigration status, except "permanent", lose their resident status if they stay outside the country for more than 183 consecutive days in a 365-day period. 

      Article 33.2: Foreigners with the immigration status permanent resident lose their status when they are outside the country for more than 365 days.

      Article 33.3: An exception is made for foreign residents who are absent from the country for a justified reason. In these cases, the period of absence may be extended, requiring the corresponding authorization of absence to be processed and obtained from IMMIGRATION.

      If nothing changed this year, the rentista visa is a simple resident visa, not a permanent resident visa even though its holder is allowed to stay in the country indefinitely.

      So, I tried to find any information about recent changes either regarding the law or the definition of a rentista visa and couldn't find anything.

      Sorry.

      Greetings
      Eva
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    Diana
    Diana · 21/02/2025
    I'm having trouble accessing the buzon. 
    I have already applied for a rentista visa, I did the biometrics and interpol steps, 

    Today I received an email to my personal email that I had a notification ready in my buzon, but since I applied online and went through the steps already, I don't have the information you mentioned (login data or verification code). I also cannot download or see any information about my Tramite aside from a "in process" note. I don't see where to find the Formulario PA.

    When I go to "forget password", it says there is no record of my data. But my inbox in the Migraciones site says I have a message, and I received an alert to my personal gmail that I have a notification waiting.

    I'm not sure what else to do how to find this information aside form maybe going directly to the migration office. 

    Any advise?
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      Sunflower
      Sunflower
      • LimaEasy
       · 21/02/2025
      @Diana
      Hello Diana,

      when you applied for your visa, didn't you download the "Registro de Solicitud de Cambio de Calidad Migratoria". At the bottom or on a second page you should find your login data for the Buzon Electronico. If you don't have the document or if it isn't on there under the Historial tab (should be a tab where you find the form to download - if they haven't changed the interface again, your next option is the Buzon electronico.

      So, switch off any translation program which automatically translates the page from Spanish to your preferred language to avoid system errors. And to avoid further system errors, do not to use a VPN and switch off any ad blockers or an incognito mode you might use. Then enter the Agencia Digital and click on the Buzon electronico button. Click on "¿Olvidaste la contraseña?" and you get to the "Verificacion de Datos" page. Here enter your nationality, passport, passport number, last name(s), first name(s) and your birth date. Enter your details exactly as when you applied for the visa and exactly as in your passport. The birthday must be entered month/date/year. After submitting your information by clicking on Siguiente, you should then get an e-mail with the "usario" and a link to reset or create a password.

      If this doesn't work, then you can only get in contact with Migraciones. Sorry.

      Greetings
      Eva
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    Gary James
    Gary James · 18/02/2025
    Hello. First I want to thank you and this website for the detailed information. Here is my situation.
     1-  I arrived in Cusco Peru last week and have a 90 day tourist visa. Prior to arriving I had one week back in the USA (from 2 years in Asia) to get my FBI background check which was clear. It was mailed to me at a PO BOX which is still there in the US and I haven't requested it  to be sent to my address in PERU yet. I am staying at an AIRBNB so I don't have a permanent address yet although I have been given permission by my host to use his address.
    I did find an official USA website for the Apostille and I truly hope I don't have to go back to the USA to get this done as I didn't get the Apostille before arriving in Peru.
    2- I am 61 and will be applying for my SSA payments in a few months so I won't have any official paperwork regarding my retirement income until November or December if I were to make a guess. I turn 62 in October which is when I am eligible for benefits. 
    3- During this period I will be leaving Peru and returning. I have a flight out of the country in 87 days and then will be coming back with a return flight in order to get another 90 days...hopefully.I may have to do this process more than once. 

    Based on that here are my questions.

    I have not had the background check translated or apostilled yet. What is the best way to have the translation
    I am retired so time and effort isn't an issue but I am just hoping I won't have to physically go back to the USA. I would like to do as much as I can early if its possible. 

    Thanks for any information and guidance.

    Gary

    Sorry for a second post but there were some important information that didn't make my first comment. This is the MAIN question. Is it worth getting the Apostille and translation done now even though I won't have my income documentation for several months?


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      Sunflower
      Sunflower
      • LimaEasy
       · 18/02/2025
      @Gary James
      Hello Gary,

      thank you for your nice words. And just for your info I combined your two comments.

      First of all you should be aware that documents in Peru have an "expiration date". Documents issued outside Peru, such as your FBI criminal record check, are only accepted by Migraciones when they were issued not more than 6 months prior to being submitted.

      So, assuming your FBI check was issued in January or February 2025, then you can only use it as part of your required documents for the visa application until July or August of this year. If you use your FBI check that was issued in January or February for a visa application later it will be rejected and you will be asked to submit a current FBI check.

      When I understood correctly, you will only be able to submit your visa application in November or December as only then you will have the letter from SSA confirming your retirement income. Therefore, it doesn't make any sense to get an Apostille on the FBI record you already have. It would be a waste of money as you won't be able to use it. Instead you must get a new FBI check, depending on when you plan to apply, earliest probably July or so and have it apostilled in the US.

      The FBI check with Apostille then must be translated in Peru. Best use a certified translator in Peru, a so-called traductor publico juramentado. You find lists of these government-approved translators on the Peruvian government website. Just click under point 3 on Inglés and the list of translators for English/Spanish translators appears. Get in contact with one of them and have the translation done.

      Another option could be to apply for your retirement visa without having the confirmation of your retirement income. However, this might not work out. 

      Depending on when your FBI check was issued you must apply latest July or August, so it is accepted. Counted from these months you probably have 3 to 5 months until you get the SSA letter, but Migraciones might check your application quickly and could send you a notification within a few days (or if you are lucky only 2 or 3 months) after application that you must upload the SSA letter. Usually they only give you anything between 5 and 7 days to upload the requested document. Yes, you could apply for an extension, but this only gives you another 30 days. So, applying for the retirement that early when your FBI check is still valid but the SSA letter is not only applied for isn't feasible and could get dangerous.

      And another point that worries me is your time as a tourist in Peru. You are only allowed to stay in Peru as a tourist for 183 days in a 365-day period and a max of 90 days in a 183-day period. Additionally, your stay as a tourist must still be valid on the day you apply for your retirement visa. If you entered the country last week and got 90 days you must leave the country by around May 10. Assuming you only will be able to submit your retirement visa application in November or December and hoping that you will get the full 90 days when you return, you only can come back to Peru in August or September.

      I hope, I explained the situation understandably. If you are confused or have any further questions, I'm more than happy to try again.

      Greetings
      Eva
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      Gary James
      Gary James · 18/02/2025
      @Sunflower Thanks very much Eva. It looks like I will need to get another FBI check done later this year. This is a separate issue I can work on, but they should already have my fingerprints which was needed to be done in person so I will investigate that part further.
      The only part that has me a little confused is having the translation done after the apostille. The website from the US government seemed to suggest otherwise or maybe I am reading the following wrong. SEE below.
      "If the country where you are using the document requires it to be translated from English, get a professional translator and have it notarized
      Do not get the original document notarized.
      Submit your request for authentication services (includes your Form DS-4194, fees, and documents)"

      Sounds like I can't make the submission until after the translation.

      Either way, this was very helpful as was the issue with the tourist visa duration. I do have an outbound flight from PERU on May 8th but it sounds like my thinking I could come back in a week or two is incorrect.   
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      Sunflower
      Sunflower
      • LimaEasy
       · 18/02/2025
      @Gary James
      It is irrelevant what the US government website suggests. The foreign document must be accepted in Peru, so Peruvian regulations apply.

      Foreign document + Apostille put on it in the country of origin + translation into Spanish in Peru by an official translator. 

      If you follow these steps and keep in mind that the foreign document can't be older than 6 months you won't have any problems.

      All the best
      Eva
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      Gary James
      Gary James · 18/02/2025
      @Sunflower Thanks again. I will add one more piece of information if anyone might be helped by this. I just contacted the US agency that took my fingerprints and then completed my background check and they delete the info after 30 days so it looks like I will need to go back to the USA to do the whole process again. Live and learn. I had other things to take care of when I was there so if I had gone there just for this then it would be very frustrating. Thanks!
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      Sunflower
      Sunflower
      • LimaEasy
       · 18/02/2025
      @Gary James
      No, you don't have to go back to the US for the fingerprinting. It can be done in Peru and is accepted by the FBI.

      In Lima, for example, you can officially get fingerprinted at the National Police Complex (Direccion de Criminalistica PNP) on Av. Aramburu 550; in Cusco at the Policia Nacional del Peru, DIVINCRI PNP, Oficina de Criminalistica Cusco (a building behind the big police headquarters in Plaza Tupaq Amaru). 

      You must, however, provide the fingerprint card (available online), which must contain your full name and date of birth and the seal/stamp of the police agency and the signature of the official taking the fingerprints.

      Greetings
      Eva
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    Rod
    Rod · 09/02/2025
    Hello
    A question for you, if I may ask - do you know whether the 183 days per year have to be consecutive or just a total per year? If non-consecutive, can one freely travel out of Peru or are there documents one must complete?
    Thanks!
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      Sunflower
      Sunflower
      • LimaEasy
       · 09/02/2025
      @Rod
      Hello Rod,

      according to the foreigner law foreigners living in Peru on a retirement visa (or any other resident visa) can stay out of the country for a max of 183 consecutive days in a 365-day period. If you need to be outside Peru for longer you can apply for a "Autorización por estadia fuera del país por mas de 183 días".

      And even though the law is stating consecutive days, be aware that it is not possible to stay outside for half a year, return for a week and leave again for another half a year. 

      If you want to leave and re-enter the country regularly, which you are free to do without having to apply for anything, immigration officers add all the days you are outside the country in a 365-day period. These shouldn't exceed 183 days in a 365-day period. If they do you may loose your resident visa.

      So, even though the law doesn't explicitly state this, you must be in Peru for at least half a year when you have a rentista (or any other resident visa) to keep your residency.

      Greetings
      Eva
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    Eugene · 07/12/2024
    Hello Dean,

    Could you please tell me in what form did you provide your proof of income? Did it bear any signature or seal?
    I am also a canadian and I am still waiting for my first paycheck from Canada Pension.

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      • LimaEasy
       · 07/12/2024
      @Eugene
      Hello Eugene,

      you need a document from your private or public pension on an official letterhead showing your pension amount. And yes this document needs a signature and stamp/seal from the competent person/authority. Without a signature it cannot get the Apostille.

      If it's not possible to get a pension statement with signature, you could get the document notarized first and then apostilled. This should work as well.

      Greetings
      Eva
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    Dean · 08/11/2024
    Good morning all,

    Finally received my rentista visa from Peru after 2 months of my app date. ollowing thheir instruction  was simple and thourough for me to do this on my own.  Just want to highlight some areas that may have changed.. FYI I submitted my APP on September 14th

    1- All my docs were translated but I did not have them legalized by Ministry of Foreign affairs (RREE) , no issue in my case. (and a visit thereafter to migraciones informed me that it was not necessary) 
    2- I was required to upload the Interpol document (I missed uploading it the first time around) but they did request it 1 week after my original app. Also note that when I did go to Interpol for my background check, they did not ask me for a proof of payment to the receiver general of Canada that used to be the case for Canadian, US and Australian citizens.
    3- Back in Canada I had my document apostilled by a Peruvian consulate but I still needed them to be legalized by Ministry of Foreign affairs (RREE) once in Peru.
    4- Prior to receiving any communication via the Migraciones electronic mailbox, I would always receive an EMAIl in my Gmail account advising me to go there to retrieve a message from Buzon.
    5- It took me (going slowly to be thorough) no more than 15 minutes to complete my app.
    7-Was not requested to upload a utility bill that showed my address.
    8- I may have missed this part but did not enter any info about hair, eye color height etc…and never asked about it later , nor the part on living conditions (but again may have missed this but no errors reported ).
    9- Exceso de permanencia tab ,When I applied I was 8 days over my allowable stay as a tourist, so I paid the 8 day fee prior to making my migraciones app and was not requested to submit my payment voucher or sworn statement as to why I overstayed as that step was green (phewf)
    10- Codig de verification, never saw it after I successfully completed my app, but I did retrieve it when I visited migraciones and asked for it.

    Finally , I must pleasantly admit that all govt offices I went to (interpol, Ministry of foreign affairs, Migraciones, getting my CE etc the wait time was vey short and making payments, retrieving document etc was very fast so was quite impressed about that. Furthermore If you are in Lima I highly encourage you to take an appointment at migraciones (book on line cita informes) as they are also very helpful with any queries you may have and getting an appointment was quite easy for the same week…as opposed to calling their assistance line … this is not at all helpful. 
    Thanks again Eva
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      • LimaEasy
       · 08/11/2024
      @Dean
      Hello Dean,

      thank you so much for sharing your experience in such detail.

      Some remarks from my side:

      2. As explained in our Interpol article, since July 2024 some (not all) US Americans and Canadians weren't asked for the money order at Interpol anymore. It's still on the official requirement list and until now I couldn't find out why sometimes the money order has to be presented and other times not. I really hope that Interpol eliminates this requirement soon.

      3. Here I'm confused. On January 11, 2024 Canada finally implemented the Hague Apostille Convention. The Apostille is put on Canadian documents by the Authentication Services Section of Global Affairs Canada. If you had an Apostille on your document then you don't have to get another authentication by the Peruvian consualte anymore and a further authentication by RREE in Peru is not needed as well; only if you didn't use an official translator in Peru then Migraciones might ask to get the translation authenticated by RREE again. A Peruvian consulate cannot get a Canadian document apostilled. However, they can legalize it. So, if your document only had a legalization by the Peruvian consulate (and not an Apostille issued by the Authentication Services Section of Global Affairs Canada) then yes, it always needs another authentication by RREE.

      4. That's interesting. Never heard that Migraciones sends notifications using the visa applicants e-mail account. But reading your other comments under 7 and 8, I assume that you never filled in the "Actualización de Datos Extranjero" pages (at that time the system had some problems displaying it and till now some people still can't access it).

      5. Yes, once you have all documents together, the actual application on the Agencia Digital is quick and easy.

      9. Wow. If the check in front of the exceso de permanencia tab is green, your stay as a tourist is still valid. Seems the system didn't get the message that you overstayed. You were lucky.

      Anyway, I'm so happy for you that you managed the whole process on your own. Now, being a resident, enjoy your life in Peru.

      All the best

      Greetings
      Eva
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    Eugene · 04/11/2024
    Hello all.
    Guys. I am completely lost drowning in the informational abandunce here.
    My situation is extremely simple: I am a canadian retiree, single, still in Canada, and I want a rentista residente visa.
    1. Is it feasible to obtain it doing the application on my own while staing in Canada?
    2. It is still uncleare why all this hustle and bustle with "Solicitar cambio de calidad migratoria rentista residente" while as "Solicitar calidad migratoria para rentista residente" looks way more simple, staightforward, without dealing with the Interpol for Ficha de Canje Internacional (which is not even on the list !!!).
    I am totally confused and at the point of paying $800 for "un apoderado" services.
    Please advise. 
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      • LimaEasy
       · 04/11/2024
      @Eugene
      Hello Eugene,

      the "Cambio de calidad migratoria" (in your case to rentista) process is done when you are in Peru and you already have an immigration status, for example, tourist. Even though it doesn't sound like it, it is usually the quicker and easier way to apply for your visa compared to the "Solicitar una calidad migratoria" option, which is done from outside Peru.

      You can, of course, apply for an immigration status "Solicitar una calidad migratoria" while still being in Canada but you should be aware that the evaluation and approval process usually takes longer, you must wait until the approval of your visa until you can come to Peru and you cannot apply at a Peruvian consulate anymore. You must submit your application to Migraciones in Peru using the Agencia Digital, a platform, which allows Peruvians and foreign nationals to handle lots of red tape online.

      The crux: if you are still outside Peru and never have been to the country before, you don’t have access to the Agencia Digital as you must enter the date when you last entered Peru during login. Therefore, you most probably will need a representative (a family member, future Peruvian employer, a friend, immigration lawyer, or similar), who submits your visa application for you.

      If you, however, have been to Peru before within the last few years, you can apply yourself on the Agencia Digital even though you are not in Peru at the moment (you need the date of your last entry).

      Our article Peruvian residence visa application from abroad explains how it's done. Then once your visa application is approved, you are notified and the visa is issued by a Peruvian consulate of your choice, where you can pick it up and then can enter Peru within 6 months on this visa. 

      After arriving in Peru on your resident status, in your case as a rentista, you are not finished. You will have to apply for your carné de extranjería, your Peruvian foreigner ID, within 30 days.

      And no matter if you apply while being in Peru or from outside the country the Ficha de Canje issued by Interpol in Peru was ruled an illegal and unnecessary bureaucratic barrier for retirement visa applicants and for now is not requested anymore (see above under the explanatory notes for the requirements, point 6).

      However, Migraciones always has the right to request additional documents, as well no matter if you apply when being in Peru or abroad.

      And you don't have to pay anyone anything to apply for a visa in Peru. You can do it on your own using above explanations if you want to apply in Peru. It's a simple and straightforward process. Yes, I know it sounds a lot and overwhelming, but just read the extremely long article chapter by chapter. If you decide to apply when being in Peru, get the documents you need from Canada (letter from your pension fund and criminal record check and have both apostilled in Canada). Come to Peru and then get other documents needed (translations, permit to sign contracts, sworn statement, payment receipt) and then apply. 

      Or if you want to apply from Canada read the above linked article "Peruvian residence visa application from abroad" chapter by chapter. If you have been to Peru, follow the steps explained. If you haven't been to Peru before and still want to apply while being in Canada, no way around finding someone (this can be a friend or an immigration lawyer), who is willing and able to apply for you. 

      And if you are unsure about anything, need help or advice, you can always write a comment here or send me a private message and I will reply to the best of my knowledge and hopefully can guide you as so many others before through the process.

      Greetings
      Eva
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      Eugene · 05/11/2024
      @Sunflower Hello Eva,

      I could not find a way to send you a private message.

      Thanks a lot for the detailed and quick response! Now all pieces of puzzle are coming together for me. I've already been to Peru as a tourist, so I will be able to go by any of two ways: either "Solicitar una calidad migratoria" or "Cambio de calidad migratoria". 

      So far, just one question to reconfirm and make a right choice: is it definitely not necessary now to get the Ficha de Canje issued by Interpol in Peru?
      Also I'll make my final decision when I figure out how to organize a cargo travel for my cat.

      Currently, I am waiting for my pension amount final confirmation. I guess it'll take a month or so. Once I get it, I'll most probably get back to you just to be more or less sure that it is in acceptable form. I understand that it is all up to the Peru Immigration Service to decide but you have much more experience in this matter then I do and it'll be nice to know if I'll have to ask the Canada Pension Service for something more plausible.

      Cheers,
      Eugene
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      • LimaEasy
       · 05/11/2024
      @Eugene
      Hello Eugene,

      until last year, when a court decided that the Ficha from Interpol is an illegal and unnecessary bureaucratic barrier for retirement visa applicants, the Ficha was a requirement for both application options. So, when you applied in Peru (Cambio de calidad migratoria) you had to upload it during the visa application process. When you applied outside Peru (Solicatar una calidad migratoria) you had to upload it when applying for your carné.

      At the moment, the Ficha from Interpol is no longer required for retirement visa applicants. However, no-one can guarantee that this isn't going to change tomorrow or next week or in three months. Things change quickly in Peru without prior notice. Nevertheless, we try our best to keep this page as up-to-date as possible.

      And be aware that the Ficha from Interpol in Peru, which you don't need anymore, and the Certified Criminal Record Check issued in Canada by the Canadian Criminal Real Time Identification Services (CCRTIS) of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCPM), which is still required, are two different documents.

      Be further aware that your pension confirmation must be on an official letterhead and must bear an original, recognized signature (and seal, if applicable) to be authenticated (get an Apostille).

      Once you have your criminal record check and your pension confirmation both documents must be authenticated in Canada before they are accepted by Migraciones in Peru. You find more information about the authentication / Apostille process on the website of the Canadian government. Don't miss at the top the little menu 1. Before you start, 2. Requirements for your document, 3. ..., 4. ... and 5. ....

      And I have seen you already found our submission form and wrote me an e-mail. I will reply shortly.

      Greetings
      Eva
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    James Thomas · 22/09/2024
    Hi....I am in the process for "calidad de cambia migratoria" for rentista.  Unfortunately, I have been working with an attorney and submitted all documents but 10 months have passed and he has just given me excuse after excuse for why the visa has not been approved.  In addition, and I am not sure why, but he will not give me the "usario" or "contrasena" for the buzon so that I can check to see what might be going on.  Would you know if there is a way for me to get the usario and contrasena information without his help?  Or is there possibly another way for me to contact migraciones directly to see what's going on?  Thank you in advance for any ideas you might be able to give me.
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      • LimaEasy
       · 22/09/2024
      @James Thomas Hello James,

      10 months??? And presumably no reply from Migraciones??? That’s a very long time and unusual. Something is fishy here.

      Anyway, right now your login data for the Buzon electronico is only the second most important info you need. The most important info is your Numero de expediente (file number), which sometimes is also called Numero de tramite. It consists of 2 letters (usually some abbreviation of the Migraciones office where you applied; LM for Lima, for example; or CY for Chiclayo, etc.) and 9 numbers. As well important the application date (fecha de publicacion).

      Do you have these two numbers? If not, I hope your lawyer, at least applied for you in your name. So, best first check this by entering the Migraciones Agencia Digital. Click on Entrar.

      On the next page, select "Extranjero". Then fill in the following fields:

      - Tipo de documento: choose in the drop-down menu the document with which you entered Peru (most probably passport)
      - Numero de documento: enter your passport number
      - Fecha de nacimiento: enter your birthdate (click on the little calendar; to choose the year: click on the down arrow next to the date, then, if necessary, click on the less-than-sign and choose the year; afterwards select the month and the day).
      - Nacionalidad: select your nationality in the drop-down menu (be aware that the nationalities are in Spanish; so, you won't find United Stated or US and must select EE.UU; or you won't find UK and must choose Gran Bretaña (or Inglaterra or Escocia); or no Netherlands but Paises Bajos, no Germany but Alemania, etc.)
      - Ultimo movimiento migratorio de entrada: click on the calendar and choose the date you entered Peru
      -Codigo Captcha: just enter the captcha.

      Click on" Verificar". You are now on the main page of the Agencia Digital. In the menu on the left just at the top you find the menu point “Historial tramite”. Click on it and hopefully, if your lawyer really applied for you in your name, then you application including your numero de tramite and your fecha de publicacion should be displayed. You as well can see if your application is still pending, approved or denied.

      Good, now to the login data for your Buzon electronico: Return to the main page of the Agencia Digital and click on the Buzon Electronico button at the top or use this direct link. Then click on ¿Olvidaste la contraseña? and you get to the "Verificacion de Datos" page. Here, enter your nationality, passport, passport number, last name(s), first name(s) and your birthdate. After submitting your information by clicking on “Siguiente”, you get an email with the "usario" and a link to reset or create a password.

      The problem I see with this is that I don’t know, which email address the lawyer entered; yours or his? So, you might not get the info, but your lawyer.

      If this is the case, I highly recommend paying Migraciones or a MAC center a visit (best the one that was chosen during the visa application). Take your passport and your Numero de tramite as well as the Fecha de publicacion with you. Explain your situation and ask for information and, if necessary, help. Be aware that at some Migraciones offices you will need an appointment, while at some MAC centers you as well can be attended without. You can book an appointment on the Agencia Digital; on the main page in the left menu under citas en lineas and informes.

      I really, really hope that your application was done correctly and there is just some hickup your lawyer didn't respond to appropriately. If your application wasn't submitted at all, or if your lawyer missed a deadline Migraciones gave, or if your lawyer didn't inform you that your application was denied, then you might be illegally in the country and might have to leave before you can return and apply from scratch.

      Wishing you all the best.

      Greetings
      Eva
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    Milton · 14/08/2024
    I would like to add some information regarding the "Giro sobre el Exterior". I was able to get it on the BCP next to the La Rambla Mall in San Borja, it is known as "Giro Miami". Also, on my Interpol appointment they did not take the Giro, because I had a copy of my FBI Criminal History check and translation. They took the copy and told me they didn't need the Giro. I used your guide yo apply for the rentista residencia and did not match entirely the steps, but I will update you guys on my process soon.
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      • LimaEasy
       · 14/08/2024
      @Milton
      Hello Milton,

      thank you so much for sharing your experience.

      Yes, the Giro sobre el Exterior - at least at BCP banks - is mostly known there as Giro Miami. You find this information in our Ficha de Canje article.

      But the super interesting part is that you didn't need the money order because you had your FBI check with you. You are the second person I know where they didn't want the money order. It's still on the official requirement list, but I really, really hope that Interpol finally stops this age-old requirement for US, Canadian and Australian citizens, which was necessary for years when the criminal record check wasn't a requirement to apply for a visa. 

      Anyway, thank you so much for this information!!! I will check with Interpol again, if they really abolished the money order requirement and update our Ficha de Canje article accordingly.

      And you are right, the above article isn't 100% correct anymore (and unfortunately never can be). Migraciones regularly changes the requirements, processes and steps on the Agencia Digital, so it's nearly impossible to have everything always up-to-date, especially as due to my immigration status I don't have access to this part of the Agencia Digital.

      Therefore, I'm always happy and more than grateful if anyone points out mistakes on here and shares their experience, so the articles are as current as possible.

      So, I'm really looking forward to your update and want to thank you in advance for any information you can share.

      Greetings
      Eva
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      Milton · 18/08/2024
      @Sunflower Eva, this was my process in agencia digital. I followed your guide to the T. Now, that said, when I started my rentista application, the guide mention the code I was going to be ask and subsequently go to the questionnaire. The application did not ask me the code and therefore, didn't give me an option or took me to the questionnaire. Subsequently, the part that request for. me to upload the documents, on the Interpol section, especificaly requested the FBI background and didn't have the option to upload the Interpol sheet. The same thing on the income document, it requested the letter that shows my source of income but no option for the sworn statement. I did however, merge the documents, the FBI background with the interpol sheet and the income letter with the sworn statement. Also, both with the apostille and translation. With the way the application went, I didn't have any option to upload a copy of the power bill of my residence. I'm just checking my mailbox daily. Also, I did go over the beginning of the application a few times because I didn't have the option for the code input.
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      • LimaEasy
       · 20/08/2024
      @Milton
      Hello Milton,

      thanks you so much for getting back to me.

      In the next few days I will update our visa articles and all the information you provided was really helpful.

      I hope you visa application is approved soon.

      Greetings
      Eva
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      Milton · 10/10/2024
      @Sunflower I just want to let you know that my application got approved three days short of two months, which I  think is good. I don't know if this is normal, but I got approved as indefinite. Also, the only option they gave me to pick up my carnet is at the same place they took my fingerprints. Thank you very much for such nice guide and website. Now, my next adventure will be the driver license.
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      • LimaEasy
       · 13/10/2024
      @Milton
      Hello Milton,

      sorry for getting back to you so late. I was on vacation and getting back was a bit chaotic.

      Anyway, congratulations. You (nearly) made it. I hope you get an appointment to pick-up your carné soon. Sometimes Migraciones only gives the option to pick it up at one Migraciones office. Nothing unusual.

      And yes, as a rentista you have an indefinite residence permit; at least as long as you are in Peru for 183 days in a 365-day period. So, all good and correct.

      I wish you all the best on your next little adventure in Peru. Check out our Driver's license in Peru article that might be helpful.

      Greetings
      Eva
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    Dean · 29/07/2024
    OMG....finally cracked the Interpol basic data sheet issues....for weight you must only use the first 2 numbers for kilograms and no ' .' so if your 60.4KG only put in 60 KG. Finally able to move onto the secondary data....WOW this is not easy to navigate. Ill complete thhe reservation on saturday. Thanks for your help but feel like ill be writing again letter on ... :)
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      • LimaEasy
       · 29/07/2024
      @Dean
      Hello Dean,

      great that you finally managed to find the error.

      I learned something new as well. Never would have thought that someone wouldn't enter full kg and that there the problem is. I update the page accordingly to make it clearer.

      Hope from now on everything works smoothly.

      All the best
      Eva
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    Dean · 27/07/2024
    OK should have provided more details to you. I have the articles you wrote on the Fiche de Canje ( very thorough btw) I am in Peru , did a purging of my cache, no VPN…. So I enter my country , passport , name! Then I make it to second page on details . Enter everything that has a star . Hit continue and get the message ‘ are you sure your data is right ‘  and hit ´yes’ and it’s at this point where I get the error message in a small box ‘ Non Valido’ 🤷‍♂️. Is it possible that there are no ´cità available ? I started trying at 8:45 AM
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      • LimaEasy
       · 27/07/2024
      @Dean
      Yes, it is possible that there are no appointments at the moment, but then you shouldn't get the error at that point, only after you entered the payment and the appointment details.

      What you describe is an error somewhere on the the Datos basicos page. So, one field isn't filled in correctly. The question is which. So, probably check all fields again.

      The Nacionalidad (Nationality), Tipo de documento (Type of Document) and Numero de documento (Document number) are already filled in from the first page; so here there can't be an error.

      Calidad Migratoria (Immigration status): just select the residence visa you are applying for. So, here can't be an error as well. 

      Your last name is already filled in from the first page: no error possible.

      Do you have a second last name? If so, enter it under the Apellido materno field. If not leave it blank or try "-" or "n/a" (no aplica)

      Nombre(s) (First name(s): Enter all your first names as in your passport.

      Sexo (Sex): I assume no problem here

      Fecha de nacimiento (Birth date): Try to use the little calendar and choose your birthdate. Or enter it; when I remember correctly it's day/month/year; for example: 15/07/1950.

      Estado civil (Marital status): soltero (single), casado (married), divorciado (divorced) or viudo (widowed), Estatura (Height): Enter your height in meter, Peso (Weight): Enter your weight in kg. There shouldn't be a problem here.

      Nombre de padre (Father's first name) and Nombre de madre (Mother's first name): often people enter the full name of their parents, which results in an error message. Only enter the first name of your father and mother. And if you want to fill in your wife's name as well, only her first name, nothing more. Leave the company blank. You may try here as well"-" or "n/a".

      Greetings
      Eva


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    dean · 27/07/2024
    Morning Eva , have been trying 20-30 times this morning (Saturday) to get an appointment for my interpol...followed all the instructions but keep getting a' No Valido' when I enter all my info ..Any advice? Thanks
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      • LimaEasy
       · 27/07/2024
      @dean
      Hello Dean,

      to make an appointment on the Interpol website you must fill in several pages of information; general, personal details (datos basicos) and address details (datos de su domicilio en el Peru and en su pais de origen), payment details and your appointment. At what point do you get the error message that your entered data is not valid?

      Not sure if you already have done it, but it might be helpful to check out our article Interpol - Ficha de Canje, where you find screenshots of all pages with explanations what to fill in where.

      As I don't know where the error message pops up, I can only give you general advice.

      As you tried so often, I'm sure your failed attempts are cached on the page. So, leave the Interpol page and clear your cache. You are already in Peru? If so, switch off any translation programs, add blockers and a VPN you might be using. If you are outside Peru set your VPN to Peru. Then re-enter the Interpol page.

      Fill in all fields with an *. Enter your personal information exactly (!!!) as in your passport with all names and surnames. Enter your address as on your water or electricity bill. 

      Enter the details of your payment receipt as printed on the receipt. If you paid today, be aware that sometimes, especially if you made the payment on pagalo.pe after business hours or on weekends, it can take a while until your payment is processed. In rare cases even until the next business day.

      Hope this helps. If not, let me know when exactly the error message pops up.

      Greetings
      Eva
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    Chip · 24/07/2024
    I don't see any mention on this page about an apostilled Spanish version of a bank account deposit statement showing at a minimum of 6 months (more is better) deposits of your pension. I was just at the MAC office in Arequipa this morning and they want me to provide that even though I have given them the apostilled version of my SS Benefits Letter (apparently, that is not sufficient by itself).

    Also, here on this page you mention and link to the Declaracion Jurada but you do not mention that it needs to be apostilled as well.

    The woman in the MAC office this morning made sure to emphasize that ALL documents provided to Migraciones must be apostilled.
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      • LimaEasy
       · 24/07/2024
      @Chip
      Hello Chip,

      if nothing changed in the last couple of weeks, you don't see anything about a bank account deposit statement, because it is not required when you apply for a retirement visa in Peru. Follow the step-by-step guide above until you are on the 2nd page of the application (the page where you have to upload all required documents) and check for yourself.

      What you need is a letter / statement / confirmation from your pension fund or social security stating that you receive a monthly income of at least US$ 1000 or the equivalent in any other currency. This must be apostilled in the country where it was issued and, if it's not in Spanish, must be translated in Peru by an official translator.

      And no, not all documents need an Apostille. Correct is that all foreign documents need an Apostille.

      An Apostille is an official sticker, stamp or printed form placed on or attached to a public document by a competent authority in the country of origin that certifies its authenticity for the use abroad; so, a specialized certificate verifying the legitimacy, genuineness and origin of a document.

      This means that when you are in Peru, documents issued outside Peru must be apostilled, so, the Peruvian authority you submit it to (in this case Migraciones) immediately sees that the document is authentic and genuine.

      The sworn statement you have to fill in first of all isn't a public document, which makes it difficult to get it apostilled anyway; then it's a Peruvian document, filled in in Peru by you (not an official person) and used in Peru. So, no Apostille needed. Only if you submitted a sworn statement from abroad, which isn't required when you apply for a rentista visa, then it would need an Apostille.

      However, be aware that if you are in Peru as a tourist you can only legally sign a document in Peru after you were issued a Permit to sign contracts. So, before signing the sworn statement apply for the Permit to sign contracts as explained above.

      Hope this helps.

      Greetings
      Eva
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      Chip
      Chip · 24/07/2024
      @Sunflower Hi Eva, this morning, today July 24, at the Migraciones office (MAC office here in Arequipa) the woman specifically told me and she even wrote it down on a sticky-not and stuck it to my passport - at least 6 months of deposits shown in the bank account AND it must be apostilled. And, that is in addition to the SS Benefits Letter, I asked her, and she confirmed, yes.

      After I posted my OP I saw that I wrote incorrectly about ALL documents needing an apostille but this system doesn't allow editing.

      And, yes, I have followed all the instructions on this site and everything is going fine other than that one "new" requirement at the MAC office here in Arequipa.
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      Sunflower
      • LimaEasy
       · 25/07/2024
      @Chip
      Hello Chip,

      As I never heard of this requirement I just checked the list of requirements on the Peruvian government website and in the TUPA again (could have been a change over the past weeks or I missed something).

      No, the bank account deposit statement is not required according to official sources. So, I really have no idea where the lady in the MAC center in Arequipa gets her information from and why she is telling you that you need it. But Migraciones staff is sometimes quite "creative".

      Anyway, why have you been there? The application is done on the Agencia Digital and not in person at a Migraciones office or a MAC center.

      If you haven't applied yet, check on the Agencia Digital (unfortunately due to my immigration status I don't have access to this part of the Agencia) and you will see that the bank account deposit statement is not required.

      Or did you already apply for your rentista visa and got a notification from Migraciones asking to upload the statement? If so, then you should be aware that Migraciones has the right to ask for additional documents, even though they are not on the official requirement list. However, if your documents are in order and you have the official statement proving your retirement income with Apostille you could always file a "reconsiderción" as the bank account desposit statement is not an official requirement.

      What you however need additionally, as already explained in my previous reply, is the sworn statement. So, if you have the letter from your pension fund with Apostille and the sworn statement (only signed after you got the permit to sign contracts) then you should be good.

      Greetings
      Eva
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      Chip · 25/07/2024
      @Sunflower I think the woman at the MAC office was confused and told me about a document that is necessary if a person has an income in Peru (from gob.pe) -

      Para el caso de renta de fuente nacional, debes agregar:

      Copia simple del documento que acredite la renta mensual permanente por parte del solicitante.

      Also, I have been using the sublinacion site (or whatever it's called) to upload my docs, and every time I did so a week or two later they sent me a message to report to the MAC office with my documents. I would show the docs and the woman would say okay, hit a few keys on her keyboard, and that was the end of it. It's happened 3 times in that month-and-a-half.
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      Sunflower
      • LimaEasy
       · 25/07/2024
      @Chip
      I'm confused. So, you applied on the Agencia Digital and uploaded all required documents? And now you are getting constant notifications to submit (the process is called "subsanacion") other documents that are not required???

      I think there is something really wrong. You did apply for the visa rentista residente, made the cambio de calidad migratoria rentista residente? Correct? You uploaded all required documents? You have your confirmation of the application?

      Then I would pay the MAC center another visit, but go prepared. Have a copy of all required documents with you; you can find them either on the government website or in the TUPA. Have as well all documents you uploaded and your confirmation with. Explain again that you uploaded all required documents and ask for a solution of the problem. If the person you speak to doesn't seem to be able to find a solution, ask to see a supervisor and don't leave until the problem is resolved.

      Really sorry, I can't do more. But that's just unbelievable what's going on.

      Greetings
      Eva

      P.S. Last resort if this doesn't work: even though usually only done when an application is denied (which soon might happen, if you can't get it solved), you could as well apply for a "reconsiderción" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">https://www.gob.pe/institucion/migraciones/informes-publicaciones/1764248-solicitud-de-reconsideracion-de-tramite">reconsiderción".
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    sean raghailligh · 23/07/2024
    is there information about foreign retirees and healthcare? what i am asking is there health insurance for people with pre-existing conditions? i figure seeing a cardiologist or nephrologist every couple of months can be paid out of pocket, but what if there is need of getting heart surgery or from a stroke... tia
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      Sunflower
      • LimaEasy
       · 23/07/2024
      @sean raghailligh
      Hello Sean,

      per-existing conditions are usually not covered by your health insurance in Peru.

      Many people I know do the medical check-ups, which are included in their health insurance, or pay for certain preventive examination out of their pocket and have a backup plan for the worst case scenario.

      Sorry.

      Greetings
      Eva

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Labor Day in Peru
As in many countries around the globe, Peru commemorates the labor movement and the achievement of workers’ rights on May 1.
Virgin of Chapi celebration in Arequipa
Each year between April 29 and May 2 - with May 1 being the central day - Arequipa celebrates its patron saint, the Virgin of Chapi with the largest religious festivity in the area.
Date : Friday, 01 May 2026
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Festival of the Crosses
The Festival of the Crosses, also known as Cruces de Mayo (May Crosses Festival), was introduced to Peru by the Spaniards and is celebrated in Peru mostly in towns in the Andean highlands on May 3.
Date : Sunday, 03 May 2026
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Mother's Day in Peru
Mother’s Day in Peru is celebrated on the second Sunday in May; and Peruvians are extremely enthusiastic about honoring and praising their moms dedicating themselves to make this day extra special.
Date : Sunday, 10 May 2026
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Pentecost - Festival Señor de Choquekillka in Ollantaytambo
Christians around the globe commemorate the descent of the Holy Spirit upon the disciples of Jesus 50 days after Easter with the Pentecost celebrations. In Peru the most enthusiastic and vibrant Pentecost festivities can be found in Ollantaytambo in the Urubamba Valley.
Date : Sunday, 24 May 2026
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Clown Day in Lima - Dia del Payaso Peruano
Each year on May 25, Peru celebrates the Peruvian Clown Day in honor of José Alvarez Vélez, better known as Tony Perejil, a popular clown who died on that day in 1987.
Date : Monday, 25 May 2026
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Day of Native Languages in Peru
Peru celebrates the diversity of its native languages and cultural traditions on the Dia de las Lenguas Originarias (Day of the Native Languages) each year on May 27.
Date : Wednesday, 27 May 2026
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National Potato Day in Peru
On May 30 is National Potato Day in Peru, the day each year to pay homage and celebrate one of the most important food crops in the world originating in Peru.
Date : Saturday, 30 May 2026
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Day of the Andean Song

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