Permit to sign contracts (Permiso especial para firmar contratos) in Peru

Foreign nationals, who are in Peru as a tourist or hold another temporary visa, can only sign a legally binding document (such as a work contract, a sworn statement, a rental contract, a car purchase, a marriage license, an apartment purchase, etc.) after having applied for a special permit, the so-called “Permiso especial para firmar contratos” or also known as "Permiso especial para suscribir documentos”

So, if you sign a contract or document when being in the country as a tourist and don't have the special permit, officially, the contract is null and void, can be contested and, if you have to present it at a Peruvian authority, usually is not accepted 

While for years the Permit to sign contracts had to be applied for in person at any Migraciones office in Peru, in January 2018 the application process was simplified and now the application can be easily done online.

Be aware that you can only apply for the Permit to sign contracts when you are in the country legally, so your tourist (or other temporary) visa / authorization to enter and stay as a tourist in Peru must be valid.

Requirements for the Permit to sign contracts

• Passport
• Be in the country on a valid tourist (other temporary) visa/stay as a tourist

Please note: Since October 22, 2023, the procedure is free of charge.

How to apply for the Permit to sign contracts

Open the Migraciones Agencia Virtual and click on Entrar. On the next page, select "Extranjero". Then choose in the drop-down menu the document with which you entered Peru (most probably passport), enter your passport number, your birthdate, nationality, the date you entered Peru and the captcha. Click on Verificar.

Now you are on the main page of the Agencia Digital. Here you can either use the search field or find in the menu on the left under "Permisos" the subpoint "Para firmar contratos". Click on it.

After reading the first page, click on Siguiente.

Now just fill in required fields:

• Documento: In the drop down menu choose Pasaporte
• Numero de documento: Enter your passport number
• Nacionalidad: In the drop down menu choose your nationality
• Primero Apellido: Enter your (first) last name
• Segundo Apellido: If you have a second last name, enter it in this field. If you don't have a second last name leave the field blank.
• Nombres: Enter your first name(s)
• Correo electronico: Enter your e-mail address
• Fecha de nacimiento: Enter your date of birth
• Ingrese codigo de imagen: Enter the captcha

After entering the requested info click on Siguiente.

On the next page you see under "Condición migratoria" your immigration status and when you entered the country. Under "Información del permiso" you find the date when your permit starts and when it ends. The permit is valid for a maximum of 30 days. Click on "Acepto" and then on "Finalizar".

You now get to the page "Permiso expecial para firmar contratos" indicating that your permit was granted. Usually, the permit is sent to your e-mail address immediately; however, in some cases it can take up to 5 business days.

Under "Imprimir" you as well can download a PDF of your Permit to sign contracts or print it.

Please note: We from LimaEasy are not a Peruvian government agency, a public authority or (immigration) lawyers. All information is published to our best knowledge and should be seen as general guidance introducing you to Peruvian regulations and procedures. All information is subject to change, as regulations, requirements, and processes can change quickly without prior notice!

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