About the Peru Digital Nomad Visa
Peru offers the Digital Nomad / Remote Worker Visa (Visa de Trabajador Independiente / Calidades Migratorias) for non-resident remote workers and self-employed professionals. The program lets eligible applicants live in Peru for 1 year, renewable. Can also use 183-day tourist visa and extend. while working remotely for clients or employers based outside the country.
Applicants typically need to demonstrate stable monthly income of at least USD1,500 per month, valid health insurance, and a clean criminal record. It is renewable, allowing nomads to extend their stay.
Tax-wise, Peru treats digital nomad visa holders distinctly from local residents — see the Taxes section below for the full picture.
Requirements & Eligibility
Income
No specific minimum income officially published for a dedicated digital nomad visa. General independent worker visa: must demonstrate sufficient income from abroad. Reports suggest approximately USD $1,500–$2,000/month is expected. Peru is evaluating a dedicated digital nomad visa.
Documents needed
- Valid passport (6+ months validity)
- Proof of remote employment or freelance contracts with foreign companies
- Bank statements showing regular foreign-sourced income
- International health insurance valid in Peru
- Clean criminal record certificate (apostilled, translated to Spanish)
- Proof of accommodation in Peru
- Passport-size photographs
- Completed immigration application form.
How to Apply for the Peru DNV
Processing time: Consular processing: 15–30 business days. Peruvian immigration processing in-country: 30–60 days.
- 1Confirm eligibility (remote worker for company outside Peru; income from foreign sources; health insurance).
- 2Check if your activity qualifies under Peruvian immigration categories (Trabajador Independiente — Independent Worker is most common for nomads).
- 3Gather required documents (apostilled and translated to Spanish if required).
- 4Apply at nearest Peruvian consulate OR upon arrival in Peru at Superintendencia Nacional de Migraciones.
- 5Pay applicable fees.
- 6Wait 15–60 days for processing.
- 7Register address and comply with reporting requirements.
Application fees: Visa application fee: approximately USD $30–$50 (consular fee varies). Residence permit fee in Peru: PEN 49.50 (~USD $13) for permit card issuance. Additional administrative fees may apply.
Official sourceVisa Duration & Renewal
Initial duration: 1 year, renewable. Can also use 183-day tourist visa and extend.
Renewal: Yes — the Digital Nomad / Remote Worker Visa (Visa de Trabajador Independiente / Calidades Migratorias) can be renewed beyond the initial period.
Taxes for Digital Nomads in Peru
Territorial tax system: only Peruvian-sourced income is taxable. Digital nomads earning from outside Peru are generally NOT subject to Peruvian income tax. Progressive income tax rates: 8%–30% on Peruvian-sourced income only.