Peruvian Citizenship - Overview

Peru offers two main legal pathways to obtain citizenship:

  1. Citizenship by descent (nacionalidad por nacimiento)
    → For individuals with Peruvian parents, grandparents, or in some cases even great-grandparents

  2. Citizenship by naturalization (nacionalidad por naturalización)
    → For foreign residents who have legally lived in Peru for a certain period of time

Whether you’re applying based on ancestry or long-term residence, the process can be complex and document-heavy. 

We’re here to guide you every step of the way.

Why Peruvian Nationality?

Obtaining Peruvian citizenship has several advantages:

  • No more visa renewals or residence card fees

  • Full rights as a Peruvian national

  • Easier access to certain jobs, land ownership, and government programs

  • You can keep your original nationality — Peru allows dual citizenship (depending on your country of origin)

Which path is the right for you?

If you have Peruvian ancestry, you may be eligible to apply by descent — even if you were born abroad and have never lived in Peru.
→ Learn more about Citizenship by Descent

If you’ve lived in Peru for 2 years or more as a legal resident, you might qualify for naturalization.
→ Learn more about Citizenship by Naturalization

How we help

  • We evaluate your eligibility for both options (by descent or by naturalization)

  • We guide you through every step of the legal process

  • We handle official translations and notarizations

  • We accompany you to required appointments

  • We help you avoid mistakes that can delay your application

I need more information about how to obtain Peruvian citizenship

Reading information online is always helpful to get first ideas but everyone’s personal situation is different. Therefore, we offer you an easy way to book a consultation: 

  • Consultations about one or several topics of your choice
  • No matter where you are in the world, the consultation time is shown in your time zone and will take place via Zoom. 
  • Get a professional evaluation by an experienced Peruvian immigration lawyer
  • Safe payment with PayPal or bank transfer
  • Consultation at our office in Lima by prior agreement
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