Category: Retirement Visa
Overview: The Peru Retirement Visa, officially 'Calidad Migratoria Rentista,' allows foreign retirees to reside in Peru based on a stable, perpetual, and foreign-sourced income, without needing to work locally.
Eligibility: Requires proof of perpetual foreign income (typically $1500+ USD/month), a clean criminal record, and health insurance. Applicants must not intend to work in Peru.
Processing Time: ~90 days
Visa Duration: 12 months
Renewable: Yes
Work Authorisation: Not permitted
Remote Work Allowed: No
Dependants Allowed: No
Path to Residency: Yes
Path to Citizenship: Yes
Sponsor Required: No
Official Government Page: https://www.gob.pe/14416-solicitar-cambio-de-calidad-migratoria-residente-rentista
Summary: The Peru Retirement Visa (Rentista) permits foreign retirees to live in Peru using stable, foreign-sourced income, requiring no local work. It offers a renewable residency status.