FAQ
Common questions.
How much income do I need for the Peru retirement visa?
A pension or steady income of at least USD 1,000 a month, net, when it comes from abroad. The money must come into Peru through a supervised bank.
Is there an age limit for the Peru retirement visa?
The official page sets no minimum age.
What do I need for the Peru retirement visa?
The official page asks for: proof of pension or steady income, statement that the money enters Peru through a supervised bank, criminal, police and court record for the last 5 years, copy of a valid passport and application form.
Do I need health insurance?
The official list of documents does not include health insurance.
Can I work on the Peru retirement visa?
The official pages do not say if this status lets you work.
How long do I need to spend in Peru?
You lose the status if you are away from Peru for more than 183 days in a row within 365 days, unless Migraciones approves the absence.
Does the Peru retirement visa lead to permanent residence?
The rentista status has no end date, so you do not need to move to another status to stay. A separate permanent status exists after 3 years as a legal resident.
How long does the Peru retirement visa last?
The status has no end date.
How much does the Peru retirement visa cost?
PEN 58.80 to apply from abroad. If you change to this status from inside Peru, the fee is PEN 161.40.
Who can apply for the Peru retirement visa?
Open to citizens of any other country. People who live on a retirement pension or on steady income from Peru or abroad.
Can I bring my family?
Family members can apply for their own family of a resident status.
How do I apply?
Online with Migraciones (the Agencia Digital), while you are outside Peru. If you are already in Peru with another status, you can apply for a change of status. Migraciones answers within 30 working days.
Sources
- Peru: Rentista residence (calidad migratoria rentista residente) (gob.pe)
- Peru: Rentista residence (calidad migratoria rentista residente) (gob.pe)
- Peru: Rentista residence (calidad migratoria rentista residente) (leyes.congreso.gob.pe)
- Peru: Rentista residence (calidad migratoria rentista residente) (migraciones.gob.pe)
- Peru: Rentista residence (calidad migratoria rentista residente) (gob.pe)
General information, not legal advice. Last checked 11 Oct 2026.