Work Visa for Peru

If you want to live and work legally in Peru, you’ll need a Work Visa. While this visa is sometimes tied to an employment contract with a Peruvian company, many foreigners choose a more flexible option: founding their own company in Peru and applying for a visa as its CEO.

This pathway is especially useful for freelancers, consultants, or entrepreneurs who want to create their own legal structure in Peru and maintain full control over their activities.

Requirements

To qualify for the Work Visa as a company owner (CEO), you’ll need:

  • A registered Peruvian company (we help you create it)

  • A work contract between you and your company (duration: 1–3 years)

  • A Police Clearance Certificate from your home country

  • Proof of legal entry into Peru (entry stamp or TAM virtual)

  • A minimum stay of 183 days per year in Peru to maintain the visa

  • Annual renewal of the visa (based on proof of ongoing business activity)

All foreign documents must be apostilled or legalized and translated into Spanish by a certified translator.

Process and timeline

    1. Company creation
      We guide you through the legal setup of your company in Peru

    2. Prepare work contract & supporting documents
      Including translations and legalization

    3. Submit visa application online
      We handle the formalities and follow up with Migraciones

    4. Attend required appointments
      Interpol and Migraciones – we schedule them for you and accompany you

    5. Receive your residence card (Carné de Extranjería)

    You’ll receive a temporary work visa, which must be renewed every year. After 3 years, you become eligible for a permanent visa.

How we help

  1. We’ve helped many clients launch their businesses and obtain work visas in Peru — especially self-employed professionals and remote entrepreneurs.

    Our services include:

    • Legal company setup (including RUC registration)

    • Creating your work contract as company CEO

    • Certified translations of foreign documents

    • Scheduling and accompanying you to Interpol and Migraciones appointments

    • Visa application and follow-up

    • Monthly bookkeeping and tax declarations (optional service)

    • Free reminders when your visa or physical ID is about to expire

    • Paid renewal services for visa and ID card (if desired)

    We make sure everything is done right — legally and efficiently — so you can focus on building your business in Peru.

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Ready to get your Work Visa but still have questions? Speak with Sergio!

  • Duration: Max. 40 minutes
  • Cost: US$ 129
  • Language: English or Spanish
  • Format: Zoom Call
  • All questions about work visa and company formation answered

If you decide to hire us for your immigration process within 5 business days after our meeting, we will deduct US$ 100 from our legal fees.

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