Peruvian Citizenship by Descent

(Nacionalidad por nacimiento – según el artículo 52 de la Constitución Peruana y la Ley 30738, publicada el 14 de marzo de 2018)

Who qualifies?

You may be eligible for Peruvian citizenship by descent if:

  1. You were born abroad, and

  2. At least one of your parents is/was a Peruvian citizen, and

  3. You were registered at a Peruvian consulate, or you register your birth retroactively in Peru

Even if your parent(s) never registered you at a consulate, you can still apply today — but you’ll need to provide official proof of your Peruvian lineage.

In some cases, people with Peruvian grandparents or great-grandparents may qualify, depending on how citizenship was passed down and whether your parent claimed it.

Required Documents

  • Birth certificate of the applicant (apostilled or legalized)

  • Peruvian birth certificate or DNI of your Peruvian parent

  • Applicant’s passport and/or ID

  • Official declaration or application form

  • Legalized family connection documents (if applying through grandparent)

  • Any missing consular registration may need to be replaced by a judicial process or special registration

All foreign documents must be translated into Spanish and legalized or apostilled

Process and timeline

  1. Document collection & verification
    We’ll assess your case and help you gather what’s needed
  2. Translations & legal compliance
    We coordinate official translations and apostille/legalization
  3. File your application in Peru or through a consulate
    If you’re already in Peru, we handle the submission with RENIEC
  4. Wait for approval & receive your Peruvian documents
    Timelines vary depending on your case and whether judicial registration is needed

How we help

  • Case evaluation: Are you eligible — and through whom?
  • Step-by-step guidance for document collection
  • Official translations and legalizations
  • Coordination with RENIEC or the consulate
  • Accompaniment to appointments
  • Help with complex or incomplete family records
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Wondering if you're eligible for Peruvian citizenship?

Peruvian nationality laws can be complex, especially if you were born abroad or have Peruvian parents. The process involves strict documentation and legal criteria that can vary by case.

Book your private consultation with Sergio Vargas to clarify your eligibility and get step-by-step guidance tailored to your background.

The session takes place via Zoom and can be conducted in English or Spanish.

Click here to schedule your consultation