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

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

Tourists need a special authorization to sign legally binding documents

If foreign visitors, who are in Peru as a tourist, or temporary visa holders who haven't applied for a CTM, need to sign a legally binding document (such as a work contract, sworn statement, rental contract, car purchase, marriage license, apartment purchase, etc.) they must apply for a special permit, the so-called “Permiso especial para firmar contratos” or also known as "Permiso especial para suscribir documentos", before signing the document.

So, if you sign a contract or document when being in the country as 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

  • Form PA - Autorizaciones y Permisos
  • 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.

Now just fill in required fields and upload the form. Click on the little arrows next to each requirement, and certain fields appear depending on the requirement.

After entering the requested info click on Validar.

At the end of the process you get the confirmation of your application with the file number (no. de expediente) and date of application. Download this document and/or print it; keep it safe.

Within 5 business days, the Permit to sign contracts is sent to your e-mail address.

The special Permit to sign contracts is valid for a maximum of 30 days.

 
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    Pati Silva
    Pati Silva · 05/11/2023
    Hi
    I tried paying for the Permiso para firmar contratos on Pagalo.pe (Banco de la Nacion) under code 07562 but the drop down under "concept" only gives me the options:
    Autorizacion de estadia fuera del pais por trescientos sesenta dias
    Autorizacion de estadia fuera del pais por ciento ochenta dias
    Permiso de Tierra
    Permiso de Trabajo extraordinario
    Regularizacion de movimiento migratorio
    (see screenshot attached)

    I can't find "Permiso especial para suscribir documentos"

    Any thoughts?

    PS: I am using a chromebook
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      Sunflower
      Sunflower
      • LimaEasy
       · 05/11/2023
      @Pati Silva
      Hello Pati,

      since the end of October, 2023 the application for the Permit to sign contracts is free of charge. While the payment receipt is still on the official requirement list, pagalo.pe already deleted it.

      Anyway, when you apply for the permit an the Agencia Digital, you shouldn't need the payment anymore. I just updated the article this morning. But as it usually takes a few hours until the updated article is displayed everywhere, you might still see the "old" version of it. So, if you refresh the page, you should see the updated article.

      Greetings
      Eva
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      Pati
      Pati · 05/11/2023
      @Sunflower Thanks so much for your prompt response. Super helpful and great news 
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    jenny
    jenny · 11/04/2023
    Hello! 
    I've recently received my Carnet de Extranjería as married to a Peruvian, and now I am looking to sign a work contract. Am I legally able to sign this, or do I need permission to sign contracts? 
    I thought that I needed to apply for a Permiso para firmar contratos in the Agencia Digital, but when I fill in the first page, I get the error message "El tramite no se puede concluir debido a que no cuenta con la calidad migratoria temporal válida." I definitely do have valid migration status! I received a renewed CE 4 months ago. Perhaps I just don't need this permission? I'm not clear what is required of me. Thanks for your help!
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      Sunflower
      Sunflower
      • LimaEasy
       · 12/04/2023
      @jenny
      Hello Jenny,

      You have a valid residence visa and a carné de extranjería which allows you to sign contracts. You do not need a permission to sign contracts.

      This is only necessary for foreigners who are in Peru as a tourist or on a temporary visa without having a carné temporal migratorio.

      So, you are absolutely fine to sign the contract. Nothing you have to do.

      Greetings
      Eva
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      jenny
      jenny · 14/04/2023
      @Sunflower Thank you so much for clarifying! I couldn't find that information anywhere, this website always is so helpful. thanks for doing what you do!
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      Sunflower
      Sunflower
      • LimaEasy
       · 14/04/2023
      @jenny
      Always happy to help.

      Good luck with your new job.

      Eva
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    Max
    Max · 23/03/2023
    Hello, thank you for the article!  I am filling up the form: https://agenciavirtual.migraciones.gob.pe/agencia-virtual/identidad and it has the  field "último movimiento migratorio de entrada". What is it? 
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      Sunflower
      Sunflower
      • LimaEasy
       · 23/03/2023
      @Max
      Hallo Max,

      it's the date you (last) entered Peru.

      Greetings
      Eva
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    Frank Eriksen
    Frank Eriksen · 10/02/2023
    Hello! I tried now to get that "Permit to sign contracts".. But on the https://agenciavirtual.migraciones.gob.pe/ sites, its stops with "Error: El ciudano tiene un permiso vigente a la fecha" I have tried many times filling the blanks, but its ends with the same result. I don't understand much. Unfortunately my spanish is poor and i need help. Do you know what is the problem here? 

    Best regard
    Frank
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      Sunflower
      Sunflower
      • LimaEasy
       · 10/02/2023
      @Frank Eriksen
      Hello Frank,

      that's strange. The message says "Error: the citizens has a current permit."

      So, not sure, what's going on and where the problem is. Therefore, a few questions. You are a foreigner? And you applied for a residence visa that is still in process? So, you submitted all your documents, but still don't have the approval and your carné? And you entered the Agencia with your personal details?

      If so, did you apply for a travel permit before? Is this still valid?

      Greetings
      Eva
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      Frank Eriksen
      Frank Eriksen · 15/03/2023
      @Sunflower First will i apologize for the long time it took me to answer back (forget) I am still looking for a residence. I have no carne, i entered with my personal details si. I have never applied before. Thanks for your answer! :)
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      Sunflower
      Sunflower
      • LimaEasy
       · 16/03/2023
      @Frank Eriksen
      Hello Frank,


      I'm confused. What are you trying to do? Do you need the permit to sign contracts or do you want to apply for a residence visa?

      For the residence visa application you don't need the permit to sign contracts. So what do you need it for? And are you still getting the same error message? If so, did you enter the country as a tourist or perhaps as a business traveler?  To find out you can check your entry stamp. If there is a "NEG" before the number of days you got, then you entered as a business traveler. Or check under this Migraciones link which data about you is registered. If you entered as a business traveler then you already have the permit to sign contacts.

      Other option why it doesn't work: if you are using a translation program, VPN or ad blocker these can cause errors, so switch them off. Clear your cache or use another browser and try again.

      To help you, I really need more clear information what you are trying to accomplish.

      Greetings
      Eva


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      Frank Eriksen
      Frank Eriksen · 23/03/2023
      @Sunflower No need the permit to sign contracts, to search for residence. That's great! I must have misunderstood. Thanks again for the help!

      Best regards
      Frank
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    Jose
    Jose · 07/07/2022
    Hi,

    Im in Peru on a tourist visa with the hopes of working temporarily (2-3 months) in Lima. 

    I read that I need to apply for the permit to sign work contracts. Is that all I would need to do in order work temporarily in Peru or is there a longer process? Would I need to apply for a temporary work visa?

    Appreciate the help, the process can be overwhelming
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      Sunflower
      Sunflower
      • LimaEasy
       · 07/07/2022
      @Jose Hello Jose,

      As I already answered your other comments (see my reply to your comment on our work visa and paying administrative charges article) in detail, here only in short:

      - You are not allowed to work for a Peruvian company and receive any kind a renumeration when you are in Peru as a tourist! To legally work in Peru as a foreigner you need a temporary or resident works visa, a permit to work (only available for students), or another resident visa allowing work.

      - If you want to sign a work contract, first you have to apply for the Permit to sign contracts (see this article for more details).

      - The work contract must be approved by the Peruvian Labor Ministry (see my reply to your comment on the work visa article)

      - Other documents are needed for the temporal work visa application (see my reply to your comment on the work visa article)

      - Preparation of all documents might take a few weeks, the processing time of your visa at least a few weeks up to many months (see my reply to your comment on the work visa article)

      Considering the time necessary to prepare all needed documents, apply for the temporary work visa and then get it approved, and the time you want to work (only two or three months) in Peru, it’s not worth the effort.

      In my personal opinion, you even might have a hard time getting everything together before your tourist visa expires, and this has to be still valid to be able to apply for the temporary work visa.

      Sorry.

      Greetings
      Eva

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