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Peruvian Work Visa

Peruvian Work Visa

A Guide to Peruvian Visas

Part 5

Foreigners who have a valid and legally signed work contract with a Peruvian company that has been approved by the Peruvian Ministry of Labor or who have a legally signed service contract with a Peruvian company can apply for a work visa in Peru.

Depending on the type of employment or service agreement, Peru offers different work visa types, including temporary and resident work visas.

And before we continue ...

Applying for a residence visa in Peru can feel confusing and overwhelming at first. Requirements, procedures, and the different authorities involved are not always easy to understand, especially for foreigners navigating the process for the first time.

A work visa application involves several steps and requires careful preparation of documents both from abroad and in Peru.

This guide explains the entire process step by step - from the legal background and document preparation to submitting your visa application, receiving your residence approval, and obtaining your Carné de extranjería. With the detailed explanations and practical instructions provided here, you should be able to prepare and submit your application on your own. We also explain important rules and practical aspects of living and working in Peru on a work visa.

 

Table of contents

 

Work visa types in Peru

Peru offers different work visa types depending on whether you plan to work in the country temporarily or live and work in Peru long-term.

Temporary work visa - Trabajador temporal

The temporary work visa in Peru is a multiple-entry visa that allows you to work in the country for up to 183 days within a 365-day period.

This visa is mainly intended for foreigners who have a work contract with a Peruvian company lasting less than 12 months and want to work in Peru on a short-term basis without the intention of establishing long-term residence in the country.

In addition, the temporary work visa is often used when a work contract includes a probation period and it is not yet clear whether the foreign employee will stay and work in Peru long-term.

If the probation period ends successfully and the contract is extended to 12 months or more, you can later apply for a resident work visa in Peru.

Resident work visa (dependent) - Trabajador residente dependiente

The resident work visa (dependent) is intended for foreigners who plan to live and work in Peru long-term as an employee of a Peruvian company.

To apply for this visa, you must have a valid work contract with a duration of at least 12 months without a probationary period.

The resident work visa is initially valid for one year, allowing you to legally live and work in Peru during this time. After the first year, the visa must be renewed annually.

After three years of legal residency in Peru on a resident work visa, you can apply for permanent residency. The permanent resident visa is valid indefinitely, as long as you do not leave Peru for more than one consecutive year.

Resident work visa (independent) - Trabajador residente independiente

The resident work visa (independent) is intended for foreigners who plan to live in Peru long-term and work as an independent service provider for a Peruvian company.

To apply for this visa, you must have a valid service contract with a Peruvian company lasting at least 12 months without a probationary period.

Like the dependent work visa, the resident work visa (independent) is initially valid for one year, allowing you to live and work in Peru during this time. After the first year, the visa must be renewed annually.

After three years of legal residency in Peru, you can apply for permanent residency, which is valid indefinitely as long as you do not leave Peru for more than one consecutive year.

   

Legal background for the work visa application in Peru

Where to apply for a work visa

Officially, you can apply for a work visa either from outside Peru or while already in the country, for example while staying as a tourist.

However, the practical situation has changed in recent years. For decades, Peruvian consulates abroad handled residence visa applications entirely, from providing information and issuing application forms to receiving the application and, if approved, granting the residence visa.

Since August 2021, however, Peruvian diplomatic missions abroad generally only handle tourist and business visa applications. Foreigners who wish to apply for a residence visa are now usually referred to Migraciones in Peru.

This means that foreigners who can enter Peru visa-free (in other words, those who do not need to apply for a tourist visa at a Peruvian consulate) typically travel to Peru as tourists and then apply for a change of immigration status, known as Cambio de calidad migratoria, at Migraciones. This is different from a “Solicitud de calidad migratoria,” which is the procedure used when applying for residency from outside Peru.

Foreign nationals who cannot enter Peru visa-free (meaning they must apply for a tourist visa at a Peruvian consulate before traveling) are officially required to apply for their residence visa from outside Peru. In practice, this process can be more complicated, lengthy, and sometimes frustrating.

If you fall into this category, we explain the process in detail in our separate guide on the Peruvian residence visa application from abroad.

Peruvian residence visa application from abroad

Peruvian residence visa application from abroad

Peruvian Visa Types
Foreign nationals, who want to apply for a residence visa in Peru (for example because they are married to a Peruvian, found work in Peru, want to ...

 

Important laws and regulations

For foreigners planning to stay in Peru long-term and apply for a resident visa, several laws and regulations form the legal basis of the immigration system.

The most important ones are Decreto Legislativo 1350, Peru’s “old” Foreigner Law, and Decreto Legislativo 1582, which introduced modifications to this law. Both mainly establish the general framework for immigration matters. More detailed regulations can be found in Decreto Supremo 002-2021-IN published in 2021, as well as in the the TUPA (Texto Único de Procedimientos Administrativos) of Migraciones, which is usually updated every year.

While in the section Requirements for a work visa application in Peru below we explain the required documents and procedures in English, the official list of requirements can be found in the following legal sources:

Temporary work visa

In the Decreto Supremo 002-2021-IN, page 33, in article 75-C
“Procedimiento administrativo de cambio de calidad migratoria trabajador temporal”.

Since the TUPA is the most current official document and may contain small updates compared to the Decreto Supremo, we recommend checking it as well when looking for the latest official information in Spanish. In the current version, the relevant section can be found on page 88.

Resident work visa (dependent and independent)

In the Supreme Decree DS N° 002-2021-IN, page 42, in article 88-B
“Procedimiento administrativo de cambio de calidad migratoria trabajador residente”.

Since the TUPA is the most current official document and may contain small updates compared to the Decreto Supremo, we recommend checking it as well when looking for the latest official information in Spanish. In the current version, the relevant section can be found on page 131.

 

Requirements and documents to apply for a work visa in Peru

Below you find the official requirements and documents needed to apply for a work visa in Peru - more precisely to complete the procedure called Cambio de calidad migratoria (change of immigration status).

Please note that Migraciones reserves the right to request additional documents at any time during the evaluation of your application.

Required documents for a temporary (!) work visa

  • Passport
  • Legally signed work contract with a Peruvian company approved by the Peruvian Ministry of Labor, with a duration of less than 12 months or including a probation period (the approval must not be older than 30 days)
  • Interpol clearance - Ficha de canje internacional issued not more than 6 months ago (see below)
  • Sworn statement declaring that you do not have a criminal record in Peru or abroad
  • Sworn statement of the legal representative of the company declaring that he or she is responsible for hiring staff and explaining the need to employ a foreign worker
  • SUNAT registration (RUC - Peruvian tax number) of the Peruvian company employing you (4)
  • Receipt for the paid application fee
    • Authority: Migraciones
    • Code: 07568 - Cambio de calidad migratoria
    • Concept: Cambio de calidad migratoria trabajador temporal
    • Fee: S/ 22.20 (2026)

Required documents for a resident (!) work visa in Peru

Dependent (!) resident work visa (trabajador dependiente)
  • Passport
  • Clean criminal record (Antecedentes policiales, penales y judiciales) from your home country or from the country where you legally lived (so with a resident visa) during the 5 years prior to coming to Peru (1) + (2) + (3)
  • Legally signed work contract with a Peruvian company approved by the Peruvian Ministry of Labor, with a duration of at least 12 months (the approval must not be older than 30 days). Approval exceptions apply for “exonerated workers” (see explanation above)
  • Interpol clearance - Ficha de canje internacional issued not more than 6 months ago (see below)
  • Sworn statement of the legal representative of the company declaring that he or she is responsible for hiring staff and explaining the need to employ a foreign worker
  • SUNAT registration (RUC - Peruvian tax number) of the Peruvian company employing you (4)
  • Receipt for the paid application fee
    • Authority: Migraciones
    • Code: 07568 - Cambio de calidad migratoria
    • Concept: Cambio de calidad migratoria trabajador residente
    • Fee: S/ 161.40 (2026)
Independent (!) resident work visa (trabajador independiente) include:
  • Passport
  • Clean criminal record (Antecedentes policiales, penales y judiciales) from your home country or from the country where you legally lived (so with a resident visa) during the 5 years prior to coming to Peru (1) + (2) + (3)
  • Legally signed service contract with a Peruvian company with a duration of at least 12 months
  • Interpol clearance - Ficha de canje internacional issued not more than 6 months ago (see below)
  • Sworn statement of the legal representative of the company declaring that he or she is responsible for hiring staff and explaining the need to employ a foreign worker
  • SUNAT registration (RUC - Peruvian tax number) (4)
  • Receipt for the paid application fee
    • Authority: Migraciones
    • Code: 07568 - Cambio de calidad migratoria
    • Concept: Cambio de calidad migratoria trabajador residente
    • Fee: S/ 161.40 (2026)

Explanatory notes

First of all, be aware that documents have an "expiration" date in Peru. If not otherwise stated:

  • Documents issued in Peru are usually only accepted when they were issued a maximum of 3 months prior to being submitted (exception work contract, which can't be older than 30 days).
  • Documents issued outside Peru are usually only accepted when they were issued not more than 6 months prior to being submitted.

(1) As we get many question about the “Antecedentes policiales, penales y judiciales” we dedicated a separate article to the topic where we explain in detail what kind of document you need, where you get it and what to watch out for when applying for it.

International document corresponding to the Antecedentes policiales, penales and judiciales in Peru

International document corresponding to the Antecedentes policiales, penales and judiciales in Peru

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One of the requirements when applying for a resident visa in Peru or when changing your immigration status (for example, from a work visa to a perm...

(2) That's the official requirement. However, Migraciones always requests the criminal record check from your home country. And, if they are made aware of the fact that you lived in another country during the 5 years prior to coming to Peru, sometimes additionally a check from this country.

(3) All foreign documents need an Apostille or, if the country in which they were issued, didn't sign the Apostille Convention have to be legalized by a Peruvian consulate abroad. Once in Peru, the document has to be translated into Spanish and in some cases legalized by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

(4) Even though no longer on the official requirement list, if you are applying for a temporary work visa or a dependant resident work visa the system might ask you to enter the RUC number of the company employing you. If you are applying for an independant resident work visa, the system might instead ask for your personal RUC number. However, a personal RUC can usually only be obtained from SUNAT once you already have your resident visa. If this situation occurs, you should check with Migraciones on how to proceed with the application.

 

Step-by-step guide to apply for a work visa in Peru

Applying for a work visa in Peru is generally a straightforward process. However, if you are unfamiliar with the procedures and the different steps involved, the whole process can feel confusing and overwhelming at first.

The following step-by-step guide walks you through the entire process and is intended to help you prepare and complete the application on your own. Please keep in mind that it serves as general guidance only, as procedures and requirements may change at any time. Also note that at least basic Spanish skills are necessary to fill out forms and understand instructions during the application process.

The tricky part, especially if you are not working for a large international company that assists with immigration procedures, is usually the preparation required before you can actually submit your visa application. Several important steps must be completed in advance before Migraciones allows you to apply for the work visa.

 

Before submitting your visa application

Before you can submit your work visa application through the Migraciones Agencia Digital, there are a few important preparations to complete. Some required documents must be obtained in your home country, while others must be issued or processed in Peru.

One of the most important steps is having a valid work contract or service contract with a Peruvian company. In the case of an employee work visa, the contract usually must also be approved by the Peruvian Ministry of Labor before it can be used for the visa application.

In addition, foreign documents usually have to be apostilled or legalized (which often can only be done in the country where they were issued) and then translated into Spanish in Peru. You must also complete the Interpol clearance procedure (Ficha de Canje), pay the visa application fee, and prepare digital copies of all required documents for upload to the Migraciones system.

The following sections explain these preparatory steps in detail so you can complete everything in advance and submit your visa application without unnecessary delays.

 

Signing a work or service contract with a Peruvian company

After finding a Peruvian company willing to employ you and sponsor your work visa, or a company that wants to hire you as an independent service provider, the most important step in the process is signing a valid work or service contract.

If you sign a work or service contract with a Peruvian company while still abroad, make sure that the contract is legalized by a Peruvian consulate before traveling to Peru. If the contract is not in Spanish, it must be translated into Spanish by an official translator once you are in Peru.

If you are already in Peru as a tourist, you must first obtain a so-called Permiso para firmar contratos, also referred to as Permiso especial para suscribir documentos, before you can legally sign the contract. Since January 2018, this permit can easily be requested online. Our article Permit to sign contracts in Peru explains the process step by step.

Permit to sign contracts in Peru

Permit to sign contracts in Peru

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Foreign nationals who are in Peru as tourists or hold another temporary immigration status are not allowed to sign legally binding documents unless...

Once you have received this permission, you can legally sign the work or service contract.

If you entered Peru as a business traveler, however, you usually do not need the permit to sign contracts, as this authorization is already included in your immigration status.

 

Approval of work contract by the Peruvian Labor Ministry

Once the work contract is correctly signed, it usually must be approved by the Peruvian Ministry of Labor (Ministerio de Trabajo y Promoción del Empleo) before it can be used for a work visa application.

However, there are some important exceptions.

Contracts with citizens of Colombia, Bolivia, Ecuador, and Spain only have to be registered with the ministry, but they do not require formal approval.

In addition, certain foreigners are considered exonerated workers (trabajadores exonerados). This includes foreigners who are married to a Peruvian and already hold a family visa, as well as foreigners who have permanent resident status in Peru. In these cases, the work contract does not require approval by the Ministry of Labor.

For exonerated workers, some employment regulations that normally apply to foreign employees also do not apply. For example, Peruvian companies are usually limited to having no more than 20% foreign employees on their payroll, and the salaries paid to foreign workers may not exceed 30% of the company’s total payroll.

Finally, service contracts for independent workers do not require approval by the Ministry of Labor.

Applying for the contract approval

Over the past years, the procedure for approving a work contract has been simplified and is now done online through the Registro Nacional de Contratos de Trabajo de Personal Extranjero website of the Peruvian Ministry of Labor. The process is completed on the SIVICE platform (Sistema Virtual de Contratos de Extranjeros).

The website can be a bit confusing, and detailed information is somewhat limited. If you scroll down to the very bottom of the page, you will find a green button labeled “Ir al Sistema.” Clicking this button redirects you to the SIVICE platform, where the application for the approval of the work contract can be started. Alternatively, you can use this direct link to the SIVICE page. 

If you want to get an overview of the procedure beforehand, the Ministry of Labor provides a video explaining how the SIVICE system works. There is also a manual available for download (usually displayed as a blue button near the “Ir al Sistema” button).

Processing time of contract approval

Usually, the evaluation process takes about 5 to 7 business days, so the contract approval is often issued within a week or two. However, longer waiting times have occasionally been reported.

With the exception of the cases mentioned above, you can only apply for a temporary work visa or a resident work visa (dependent) once the work contract has been approved by the Ministry of Labor.

As mentioned earlier, service contracts used for the resident work visa (independent) do not require approval by the Ministry of Labor.

 

Translation of foreign documents

Foreign documents required for a resident work visa application, such as the criminal record certificate, must be translated into Spanish if they are issued in another language.Temporary work visa applicants typically do not have to submit foreign documents, so in many cases no translation is required.However, if any document issued abroad is part of your application and is written in a foreign language, it must be translated into Spanish before it can be accepted by the Peruvian authorities.

Officially, since the introduction of Decreto Legislativo 1272, which simplified administrative procedures in Peru, a simple translation should be sufficient. In theory, this means you can use any registered translator in Peru.

However, in practice it is still recommended to use a certified translator in Peru, preferably a traductor público juramentado (sworn public translator), as their translations are generally accepted by Peruvian authorities without any issues.

Lists of these government-approved translators - unfortunately most of them are located in Lima only - can be found on the Peruvian government website. Under point 3, simply select the language of your original document and the corresponding list of certified translators will appear.

Another option is checking with the Colegio de Traductores del Perú or simply doing a Google search for registered translators in Peru.

For less common languages, the Peruvian government also lists traductores especiales, translators authorized to translate so-called “special languages” into Spanish. In the text just click Directorio de traductores especiales and select the language of your original document.

If your documents carry an Apostille and are translated by a certified translators, Migraciones should accept them without problems under the rules of the simplified administrative procedures. Nevertheless, many translators still recommend an additional legalization of the translation by the Peruvian Ministry of Foreign Affairs (RREE). The reason is that Migraciones does not always apply the simplified procedures consistently. In some cases, documents without the additional legalization have been rejected, and applicants were asked to upload the apostilled and translated documents again - this time with an additional legalization by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (RREE) in Lima or at one of its regional offices.

If you decide to skip this additional RREE legalization step, we strongly recommend keeping a close eye on your Migraciones electronic mailbox for any notifications requesting additional authentication (see below).

If your documents are not apostilled but legalized, they must always be authenticated again after translation by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (RREE) in Lima or at one of its regional offices.

 

Interpol

Before you can even begin the temporary or resident work visa application process, you must also obtain the Ficha de Canje Internacional issued by Interpol in Peru. This clearance confirms that you are not internationally wanted and is a mandatory requirement for nearly all temporary and residence visa applications in Peru. 

As the procedure involves several steps and a visit to an Interpol office in Peru, we explain the process in detail in our separate guide: “Interpol – Ficha de Canje Internacional.”

Interpol - Ficha de Canje Internacional

Interpol - Ficha de Canje Internacional

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Before applying for any temporary or residence visa in Peru, all foreigners must first obtain the Ficha de Canje Internacional issued by Interpol. ...

 

Paying the application fee

As with all administrative procedures in Peru, before you can submit your application, you must first pay the corresponding fee.

Payment can be made either:

  • in person at any Banco de la Nación branch, or
  • online via pagalo.pe (from a computer or via the pagalo.pe app on a smartphone or tablet)

Detailed, step-by-step instructions on how to register on pagalo.pe, how to make the payment, and what to watch out for can be found in our article “Paying administration charges and processing fees in Peru.”

Paying administration charges and processing fees in Peru

Paying administration charges and processing fees in Peru

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All administrative charges, processing fees, and fines issued by Peruvian government agencies and public authorities must be paid through the Banco...

For the work visa application, you need:

  • Authority: Migraciones
  • Code: 07568 - Cambio de calidad migratoria
  • Concepto:
    • Temporary work visa: Cambio de calidad migratoria trabajador temporal
    • Resident work visa: Cambio de calidad migratoria trabajador residente
  • Fee:
    • Temporary work visa: S/ 22.20
    • Resident work visa: S/ 161.40 
 

Last preparations

If you are applying for a temporary work visa, you must complete and sign a Sworn statement declaring that you do not have a criminal record in Peru or abroad. As explained above, foreigners staying in Peru as a tourist can only legally sign documents if they have a valid Permit to sign contracts (permiso para firmar contratos). Therefore, make sure your permit is still valid when signing the sworn statement.

Next, all applicants must prepare digital copies of required documents. Create clear PDF files of your passport (the page with your personal data) as well as of all other required documents. Migraciones currently allows a maximum file size of 3 MB per document, so make sure your scans are readable but not too large.

Once everything is prepared, you are ready to start your work visa application. Even though, according to Peruvian law, the company employing you must support the work visa process and many companies handle the paperwork through their lawyers or HR departments, it can still be helpful to understand the application procedure yourself.

One more important point:
If you need to leave Peru while your visa application is being processed, you must first apply for a special travel permit called Permiso Especial de Viaje (also known as Autorización de estadía fuera del país). Leaving the country without this authorization automatically cancels your pending visa application.

Travel Permit (Permiso Especial de Viaje / Autorización de Estadía fuera del País )

Travel Permit (Permiso Especial de Viaje / Autorización de Estadía fuera del País )

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Foreign nationals in Peru who have applied for a visa - more precisely, for a change of immigration status (cambio de calidad migratoria) - or a ch...

 

Submitting your visa application on the Agencia Digital

Now it’s finally time to submit your work visa application.

Before getting started, however, there are a few important things you should know about the Migraciones Agencia Digital, the online platform where the application must be submitted.

  • First of all, the platform generally only works when accessed from within Peru.
  • The Agencia Digital is available in Spanish only. While it may be tempting to use automatic translation tools in your browser, we recommend not using them, as they can sometimes cause display or system errors.
  • To reduce technical problems when using the platform, it is also advisable to:
    • disable ad blockers
    • avoid incognito or private browsing modes
    • use a standard browser window

And even though we do our best to keep this guide as up to date as possible, the Agencia Digital is frequently updated and small changes to the process may occur. Therefore, please treat the following walk-through primarily as general guidance.

If you notice that something works differently than described here, you are very welcome to share your experience in the comments section below (visible after approval) or use the email button at the bottom of the page to send us a private message. Your feedback helps us keep this guide accurate and useful for others.

 

Step 1: Access the Migraciones Agencia Digital

Go to the Migraciones Agencia Digital and click on Entrar.

On the next page, select Extranjero and fill in the following fields:

  • Documento
    Select the document you used to enter Peru or that is registered with Migraciones (usually pasaporte).
  • Número de documento
    Enter your passport number.
  • Fecha de nacimiento
    Enter your date of birth.
  • Nacionalidad
    Select your nationality. Country names are listed in Spanish (for example, EE. UU. for the United States, Alemania for Germany).
  • Último movimiento migratorio de entrada
    Enter the date you last entered Peru.
  • Código captcha
    Complete the captcha.

Click Verificar.

Important:
No matter which forms you fill out in Peru, always enter your personal data exactly as it appears in your passport. Even small differences can cause problems.

 

Step 2: Select the visa application procedure

You are now on the main page of the Agencia Digital.

  • Either use the search bar, or
  • In the left-hand menu, go to Cambio de calidad migratoria and select
    • Trabajador Temporal, or
    • Trabajador Residente.

Click on the one that applies to continue.

 

Step 3: Choose the Migraciones office and generate your update code

You are now on the Cambio de calidad migratoria - Dependencia page.

Fill in the required fields:

  • Seleccione la dependencia donde desee gestionar su trámite
    Select the Migraciones office that should handle your application (for example, Lima, a MAC center, Cusco, Arequipa).
  • Ingrese código de actualización
    If you do not already have a current data update code, click the link “Obtenga aquí su código de actualización de datos” below the field.

A new tab opens, taking you to the Sistema de Actualización de Datos page.

Click the Sistema de actualización de datos button and fill in the requested fields:

  • Tipo de documento
    Select pasaporte.
  • Número de documento
    Enter your passport number.
  • Nacionalidad
    Select your nationality (listed in Spanish).
  • Sexo
    Select your gender.
  • Fecha de nacimiento
    Enter your date of birth (dd/mm/yyyy).
  • Captcha
    Complete the captcha.

Accept the sworn statement and click Continuar.

You will then be taken to a rather extensive questionnaire. Be aware that you only have a limited amount of time (usually 20 to 30 minutes) to complete all required fields. Once you start, you must finish within this time. If the time expires, all your progress is lost and you have to start again from the beginning.

The questions may appear somewhat unorganized or unusual. From time to time Migraciones changes the questionnaire, moving questions around, adding new ones, or removing others. Therefore, the description below should be seen as general guidance to give you an idea of what kind of information you may be asked to provide.

First, you will be asked to enter personal information, including:

  • marital status
  • country of residence
  • country of birth
  • whether you have any criminal, police, or judicial record
  • your address in Peru (including department, province, district, road type, zone type, street name, and house number)
  • your email address
  • mobile phone number and landline number
  • hair color and eye color
  • height (in meters) and weight (in kilograms)

Next, you must provide the details of an emergency contact, including their passport number, name, mobile phone number, and email address.

The following section asks about personal aspects, such as whether you have a disability or illness and whether you require medical treatment.

After that, you will be asked questions about your immediate family situation. You must indicate whether you are single or have a partner. If you have a partner, you must enter their personal details, including:

  • passport information (country issuing the passport, type of passport, passport number)
  • name(s) and surname(s)
  • gender
  • date of birth
  • whether your partner is currently in Peru with you

Once you have completed this section, click Guardar.

The next topic concerns your education and profession, including your highest school and academic degree, your profession and occupation, and whether you currently study or work in Peru.

You will then be asked about your living conditions, including the type of housing, since when you have lived there, how many people live in the household, and how many rooms the home has.

The last block of questions relates to financial information, for example whether you have taken out a loan in Peru or if you maintain a bank account in the country.

Once you have completed all questions, click Continuar.

That should be it. A pop-up window should then appear displaying your codigo de actualización. Copy this code.

Return to the original tab with your Cambio de calidad migratoria application, paste the code into the field, and click Siguiente.

 

Step 4: Upload required documents

In this step you must upload all required documents and, where requested, enter additional information. The Agencia Digital organizes the requirements into several tabs. Some tabs only require you to upload the corresponding document(s), while others also ask for additional information.

When uploading your documents, make sure that the file size does not exceed the maximum allowed size (usually 3 MB per document) and that the dcocuments are clear and easy to read.

Important for those wanting to verify the exact requirements:
If you only want to check or verify the current requirements, you can simply click through the different tabs. Once finished, leave the page without submitting anything.

To proceed with your application, click the small arrow next to each requirement. Depending on the document, additional fields may appear. Fill in the requested information and upload the corresponding PDF file.

Pago por derecho de trámite (application fee)

Under Pago por derecho de trámite, you must enter the information from your payment receipt:

  • Número de recibo
    This corresponds to the secuencia de pago on the págalo receipt.
  • Código de verificación
    This is the código de control on the págalo receipt.
  • Fecha de recibo
    This is the fecha de operación on the págalo receipt.

After entering the information, click Validar.

Documento de Identificación (ID document)

Under Documento de Identificación, select the document with which you entered Peru (in most cases pasaporte). You are then asked to fill in your passport number, the date of issue and the country of issue and upload a copy of the passport page with your photo and personal data.

Ficha de Canje Interpol (Interpol clearance)

Under Ficha de canje Interpol, you must upload:

  • all applicants: the Ficha de Canje Internacional issued by Interpol in Peru, and
  • temporary work visa applicants: the sworn statement declaring that you do not have a criminal record in Peru or abroad.
  • resident work visa applicants: the criminal record certificate with Apostille and Spanish translation.

Please note that both fields are mandatory, and you cannot continue unless both documents are uploaded.

Contrato (Contract)

Under Contracto you must upload:

  • Temporary or dependent resident work visa applicants:
    • work contract approved by the Labor Ministry 
  • Independent resident work visa applicants
    • service contract

Documentos especificos

Under Documentos especificos you must upload the sworn statement of the legal representative of the company.

Ficha RUC

If you are applying for a temporary work visa or a dependant resident work visa you must enter the RUC number of the company employing you.

If you are applying for an independant resident work visa, the system might instead ask for your personal RUC number. However, a personal RUC can usually only be obtained from SUNAT once you already have your resident visa. If this situation occurs, you should check with Migraciones on how to proceed with the application.

Exceso de permanencia (overstay)

There is one final tab called Exceso de permanencia.

If you apply while your stay in Peru is still valid, this tab should already display a green check mark, and you can simply leave it as it is.

If, however, you apply after your stay as a tourist has expired, you should be able to open this tab and upload:

  • a payment receipt for the overstay fine, and
  • a sworn statement explaining the reasons for your overstay.

Once these two documents are uploaded, the check mark in front of the tab should turn green.

However, please be aware that officially you must be in Peru on a valid stay to apply for a Cambio de calidad migratoria. If your stay has already expired, your application will in most cases be denied, even if the system allows you to upload the documents and continue with your application.

So before relying on this option, please read our chapter Can I apply for a work visa when my stay as a tourist is expired?.

Final step

Once all required documents are uploaded, each tab should show a green check mark. Finally, accept the terms and conditions and click Siguiente to continue.

  

Step 5: Review and confirm your personal information

You are now shown a summary page with your personal details already filled in.

The only fields you can edit here are:

  • your mobile phone number, and
  • your email address (make sure an e-mail address is registered that you have unrestricted access to)

If everything is correct, click Guardar datos y generar trámite.

Please note
For whatever reasons, sometimes this page isn't displayed.

 

Step 6: Application confirmation

You are now taken to the Registro de Solicitud de Cambio de Calidad Migratoria page. At first glance, you will only see a number displayed on the screen and a request to make an appointment to have your biometric data taken.

Do not continue yet.

First, save this number! It's your Numero de expediente (file number), which is sometimes also called Numero de tramite. The number usually consists of 2 letters (often an abbreviation of the Migraciones office where you applied; LM for Lima, for example; or CY for Chiclayo, etc.) and 9 digits.

Next, click on Descargar or Imprimir to download and/or print the complete Registro de Solicitud de Cambio de Calidad Migratoria document before proceeding to the appointment page.

This document is the official confirmation that your application was successfully submitted, so make sure to keep it safe.

At the top right of the downloaded document, under the bar code, you will again find your Numero de expediente (file number). At the bottom of the first page, under the signature / fingerprint field, you usually find the Fecha de publicacion (application date) and the Codigo de verificación (verification code).

Additionally, at the bottom of the first page - or sometimes on a second page - you should also find your login data for your Migraciones electronic mailbox, the Buzon electronico (see below).

If you cannot find the verification code and/or the login data for the electronic mailbox on the Registro de Solicitud de Cambio de Calidad Migratoria document, or if you missed downloading it, check below how to recover the login data and the verification code.

 

After submitting your visa application

After submitting your application, there are still a few steps to complete before receiving your residency and - if applicable - your Carné de extranjería. The following sections explain what happens next and what you should watch out for during the processing of your application. 

Biometric data appointment

After your visa application, you will be asked to schedule an appointment to have your biometric data taken (photo, fingerprints, and signature). To make the appointment, you must enter a code. This code is your Número de expediente (also called Número de trámite).

Make an appointment

For a long time, getting an appointment in Lima was quite a challenge. Fortunately, biometric data can now also be registered at several MAC centers, not only at the Migraciones office. As a result, it is usually much easier to secure an appointment within a reasonable time. At the offices in the provinces appointments are usually readily availbale.

Nevertheless, we recommend using the provided link at the end of your application and scheduling the appointment immediately.

If you prefer to make the appointment later, you can return to the Agencia Digital and book it under Citas en Línea, subcategory Para registro de datos biométricos.

To schedule the appointment, simply enter your Número de expediente, choose a Migraciones office or MAC center, and select an available date. If everything works smoothly, your appointment is scheduled.

Download or print your appointment confirmation under the Constancia cita tab before clicking Finalizar.

As an additional tip: even though it is easy to overlook, next to the Constancia cita tab you will find another tab called Cargo trámite. This tab can be very useful if you missed to download the confirmation of your application or if the login details for the Buzón electrónico or the verification code are missing from your document. Simply click on the Cargo trámite tab to download the Registro de Solicitud de Cambio de Calidad Migratoria document again. The downloaded version should now include both the verification code and the login details for your Buzón electrónico.

What to expect during your appointment

On the day of your appointment, arrive 15-30 minutes early at the Migraciones office / MAC center you selected when making the appointment.

You will only need your

  • Passport, and
  • printed (!) appointment confirmation

The procedure can vary slightly depending on the office. At the Migraciones office in Lima, for example, you usually receive a number and wait until you are called. At some MAC centers, however, you may first have to queue with other visitors at the check-in counter before being allowed to enter.

When it's your turn proceed to the counter, where staff will:

  • record your signature
  • take fingerprints
  • take your biometric photo

Avoid wearing white, pastel or very light-colored clothing, as Migraciones may reject photos where clothing blends into the background. Dark or strong colors are recommended.

Processing times at the Migraciones office and MAC centers in Lima vary. Some applicants have a smooth and quick experience finishing within 30 minutes, while others report waiting one to three hours. So, plan accordingly.

At the Migraciones offices outside Lima, the whole process is usually quick and painless.

After your biometric data appointment, all you can do is regularly check your Buzon electronico regularly and wait for a notification from Migraciones. You may receive a message informing you that a document you uploaded is not accepted, that additional documents are required, or that your visa has been approved.

 

Buzon Electronico

The Buzón electrónico is your personal Migraciones electronic mailbox, which you should check regularly for notifications from Migraciones. These notifications may include, for example, requests to upload missing or additional documents, or messages informing you about the approval or denial of your visa application.

You can access your Buzón

  • by clicking the Buzón button at the top of the main page of the Agencia Digital, or
  • by using this direct link.

Your username (usuario) and password (contraseña) can be found on the Registro de Solicitud de Cambio de Calidad Migratoria, the confirmation document of your successfully submitted application (see Step 6 above). If the login information is not on the document or if you missed to download it, see the section below explaining how to recover the login data.

Please note that notifications sent through the Buzón electrónico are considered officially delivered. If you do not respond within the deadline stated in the message - which is often only five days - your application may be dismissed.

Therefore, if you receive a notification from Migraciones informing you that a document is missing, unreadable, incomplete, or not submitted in the required form (for example missing an Apostille or translation), you should react immediately.

If you already have the requested document, create a PDF file (maximum size 3 MB) and upload it through the Agencia Digital. This process, known as Subsanación, is explained in detail in our article Subsanacion - Submitting documents.

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If you don't yet have the requested document and cannot submit it within the deadline, you must still respond to the notification. In this case, you can request an extension of the deadline to submit the document later. This procedure is called Solicitud de ampliación de plazos and is explained in our article Extension of a Migraciones deadline.

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Approval of your work visa

After submitting your application and completing the biometric data appointment, all you can do is wait for Migraciones to process your application.

The official processing time for temporary and resident visa applications is 30 business days. In practice, however, most temporary work visa applicants receive the approval notification in their Buzón electrónico within four to six weeks, while resident visa applicants usually wait two to three months.

Nevertheless, it is important to check your Buzón electrónico regularly to make sure you do not miss any notifications, including the approval of your visa - if you are among the lucky ones within three or four weeks.

You can also check the status of your application:

If you haven’t received any notification after about four months, you may want to follow up with Migraciones. You can do this

  • by calling the MAC hotline 1800, or
  • by visiting the Migraciones office or MAC center you selected during your application (you may need an appointment), or
  • by sending an email to infomac [@] pcm.gob.pe

asking about the status of your application.

Another option is to submit a so-called Solicitud de celeridad de trámite, which is a request for expedited processing.

Usually, however, after two to three months you will find a notification in your Buzón electrónico (the subject line is often something like Notificación trámite cambio de calidad) informing you that your visa has been approved.

Congratulations!

For temporary work visa applicants, this usually completes the process. Temporary work visa holders normally do not receive a Carné de extranjería, as the visa only authorizes a temporary stay and work activity in Peru.

For resident work visa applicants, however, the process is not finished yet, as you still need to obtain your Carné de extranjería, your official Peruvian ID.

The first notification normally instructs you to wait for further instructions on how to pick up your carné. So once again, keep checking your Buzón electrónico and wait for a second notification from Migraciones (usually titled Notificación expedición del carné) informing you that your carné has been issued.

Officially, issuing the carné can take up to 30 business days, but according to reports from applicants the waiting time can range from a few days to about two months.

 

Getting your Carné (foreigner ID)

Once notified that your carné is ready, log in to the Agencia Digital and book a pickup appointment under:

  • Citas en Línea, subpoint recojo de documentos.

Download and print the appointment confirmation.

Note
Some MAC centers and Migraciones offices outside Lima may not require appointments for pickup.

If you urgently need your carné

Especially in Lima, getting an appointment to pick up your carné can sometimes turn into a real test of patience. Slots are often fully booked, and availability can appear and disappear quickly. Unfortunately, there is no shortcut here - your only option is to keep checking the system again and again: later the same day, the next day, or a few days later. Persistence usually pays off.

If, for whatever reason, you urgently need proof of your carné but can’t secure an appointment to collect the physical card, there is a practical workaround. You can download a document from the Agencia Digital confirming that you have a valid residency and carné, even if you don’t yet have the card in hand.

To do this, log in to the Agencia Digital and, on the main page, go to the left-hand menu. Under “Constancias” select Carné de Extranjería. A page will open showing the data printed on your carné. At the bottom of the page, confirm the statement “Estos son los datos con los cuales se emitirá su constancia…” by ticking the small box and then click Siguiente.

You will then see the "Constancia de Emisión de Carné de Extranjería” on your screen. Download it and, if necessary, print it. While it doesn’t replace the physical card, it serves as official proof that you have a valid residency and carné.

To collect your carné, be on time and bring:

  • passport
  • printed appointment confirmation (if applicable)

Staff will direct you to the collection counter where your new card is handed over.

Congrats! You made it!

To familiarize yourself with your Carné de extranjería, we highly recommend reading our glossary article Carné de Extranjería - Peru’s ID Card for foreigners.

 

Things you should know living in Peru on a work visa

Temporary worker

Officially, you are only allowed to start working when your work visa is approved.

Temporary work visas allow you to work in Peru for up to 183 days within a 365-day period. They can be extended.

If any information you provided when applying for your temporary student visa changes, Migraciones must be informed about it within 30 days. So, if you get a new passport, move to a new address, change your name, change the university, etc. you have to apply for a so-called "Actualización de datos". The process is explained in our article Update your information in the Migraciones database.

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Resident worker

Officially, you are only allowed to start working when your work visa is approved.

A resident work visa (so the residence permit) is valid for one year and then has to be renewed. Our article "Residence visa extension" explains how it's done.

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The carné (so the Peruvian foreigner ID card) is usually valid for four years and then must be renewed. For more details, check out our article "Renewal of the carné".

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Once you have your residence permit and carné as a resident worker, you must get a Peruvian tax number (RUC) and password (Clave SOL) which is issued by Sunat, Peru's tax authority.

Foreigners living in Peru on a resident work visa have to be in the country at least 183 days per year, otherwise they lose their resident status. In case you have to be outside Peru for longer, before leaving the country, apply for the Autorización de estadía fuera del país por 183 días, and won't lose your residency.

If any information you provided when applying for your work visa changes, Migraciones must be informed about it within 30 days. So, if you change jobs, get a new passport, move to a new address, etc. you have to apply for a so-called "Actualización de datos". Be aware that for resident workers, in some cases, a new carné has to be issued after the application is approved. The process is explained in our article “Update your information in the Migraciones database”.

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Whenever you, as a resident worker, want to leave the country for short or extended periods of time, for example, to go on holidays or on a business trip abroad, you must present the so-called "Certificado de Rentas y Retenciones" at immigrations before you are allowed to leave. This form is issued by your employer or, if you work independently as a service provider, by your client(s), who confirms that the income tax corresponding to your earnings was retained according to the Peruvian tax legislation. The physical form, Formulario 1492, is rarely used anymore. Instead, your employer or client has to enter his/her Sunat Virtual and fill in the Formulario Virtual 1692°, then print and sign it and give it to you. The form expires 30 days after it was filed with Sunat; so, you must leave Peru within these 30 days. If you, as a dependent or independent resident worker didn't have any earnings, you must present the so-called “Declaración jurada de haber realizado actividades que no impliquen la generación de rentas de fuente peruana” at immigrations before you are allowed to leave. So, just download Formulario 1495, fill it in, sign it and show it to the immigration officer when leaving Peru.

Resident work visa holders can get the Peruvian nationality by naturalization after having legally lived in Peru for at least two years.

If you don't want to get the Peruvian nationality or can't because your home country doesn't allow dual nationality, after three years of legal residency in Peru on a resident work visa, you can apply for a permanent resident visa - make a so-called Cambio de calidad migratoria a permanente residente (trabajador) - if you can fulfill the financial and other requirements; no more extensions and an indefinite residency.

And finally, if you, as a resident worker, are leaving Peru permanently, you have to cancel your residence visa. Once the application is approved, you have 15 days to exit the country.

 

Other FAQs

Where to find / how to recover your verification code and the login data for your Buzon electronico?

The verification code and the login data for the Buzon electronico are usually printed on the “Registro de Solicitud de Cambio de Calidad Migratoria” document, which you hopefully downloaded after your application and before making an appointment to have your biometrical data taken (see above under 4th page).

If you missed downloading the document or if the login data or the verification code isn’t printed on the document, which for unknown reasons sometimes happens, you can recover both when making an appointment to have the biometrical data taken. After having selected a free date and time for your appointment you get to a page where at the top you find two tabs: the “Constancia cita” tab (click on it to download and/or print the confirmation of your biometrical data appointment) and the “Cargo tramite” tab (click on it and you get the confirmation of your visa application including the verification code and your login data for the Buzon electronico).

And in case you already made your biometrical data appointment and cannot get back to the “Cargo tramite” tap, you can trick the system and make a new “fake” biometric data appointment. So, on the main page in the left menu click on “Citas en linea” and choose “Datos biometricos”. After generating a new “fake” biometric data appointment but before clicking on “Finalizar” you can download under “Cargo tramite” the original document with your login data for the Buzon electronico and your original verification code. Then just leave the page.

In case these options don’t work and you need your verification code, no way around getting in contact with Migraciones. If you however only need your login data for the Buzon electronico, there is one last easy option to recover it: Just enter the Agencia Digital and on the main page at the top click on the Buzon electronico button or use this direct link. Then click on "¿Olvidaste la contraseña?" and you get to the "Verificacion de Datos" page. Here enter your nationality, passport, passport number, last name(s), first name(s) and your birthdate. After submitting your information by clicking on Siguiente, you get an e-mail with the "usario" and a link to reset/create a password.

Can I apply for a work visa if my stay as a tourist is expired?

Officially, no. You have to be in Peru on a valid visa / stay, for example, as a tourist to apply for any temporary or residence visa, precisely to make the Cambio de calidad migratoria.

But during the visa application on the Migraciones online platform there is a tab labeled "Exceso de permanencia" (excess stay), which suggests that foreigners who overstayed their time as a tourist in Peru can still apply for a Cambio de calidad migratoria and just have to upload a payment receipt for their overstayed days and a sworn statement explaining the reason for their overstay.

While in November 2022 Migraciones informed us in writing that this tab does not apply when you change your immigration status from tourist (!) to work, at the beginning of 2023 one of our readers reported that someone at Migraciones suggested this option. So, he could apply for his visa while being in Peru on an expired stay as a tourist. During his application he uploaded the payment receipt for his overstay fine and a brief explanation why he couldn't apply on time (criminal record check took many months), could finish his application and a couple of months later, Migraciones approved his visa.

Hearing this, we tried to find out more. A few other foreigners in the same situation confirmed that someone at Migraciones they spoke to suggested this option, but our search for any official confirmation in writing that you can apply for a temporary or residence visa while being in Peru on an expired stay as a tourist was in vain.

As Migraciones doesn't have an e-mail address anymore where they answer such questions in writing, we called and first were told "No, you have to be in the country on a valid stay". Then when we asked the lady we were talking to more detailed questions, she seemingly quickly spoke to someone else, and then suddenly said "Yes, it is possible.", but she couldn't give us any further details. The whole call didn't really inspire confidence.

So, at the moment (March 2025) officially you still have to be in the country on a valid stay to apply and therefore we can't guarantee that it's possible to change your immigration status from tourist to worker if you are in Peru on an expired stay as a tourist.

We always recommend to not overstay and, in case you plan to apply for a temporary or residence visa but don't have all required documents yet, instead of overstaying suggest applying for your visa using a little trick. We explain how it's done below.

If for whatever reason you can't apply while your stay as a tourist is valid, it might be worth personally checking with Migraciones if you can apply despite being in the country on an expired stay before you leave the country and try to return to "renew" your stay as a tourist.

If you have any current information about this topic or would like to share your experience, please let us know either using the comment function at the end of this very long article or our contact form. Thank you!

Can I apply for a work visa if I don't have all the required documents?

Officially, no, you can't as on the Agencia Digital, the Migraciones online platform where you have to apply, the fields to upload the required documents are mandatory and you can't continue with and finish your application without having uploaded all documents.

But, even though we can't and won't recommend it, if your stay as a tourist is about to expire and you must apply until a certain date, depending on the document that you don't have yet, there might be a possibility to "cheat" the system. However, you should have a solid plan to get the document as required, because the time to present it is limited. And here, how it's done.

Follow the instructions of our Step-by-step guide to apply for a work visa in Peru until you are on the 2nd page of the work visa application. Here you must fill in some data and/or upload all for the work visa application necessary documents as PDF.

If you don't have, for example, your criminal record check: Under the Interpol tab, you must upload the Ficha de Canje from Interpol and the "Antecedentes" (criminal record check). Both fields are mandatory, and you cannot continue with and finish the application without having uploaded both documents. As you can't leave the field for the Antecedentes blank, you must upload something in the Antecedentes field. One of our readers just uploaded the Ficha de Canje a second time, another reader wrote a letter explaining that he is waiting for his criminal record check from his home country and uploaded this letter instead of his background check. So, upload a "document" there that makes sense.

The same applies if, for example, you don't have your Ficha de Canje from Interpol, because you couldn't get an appointment in time. Instead of the Ficha upload, for example, a letter explaining your situation.

Or if you have the document, but not yet the Apostille or translation, you could upload the document as it is.

Then continue to upload all other required documents and finish the application process as described in our Step-by-step guide.

On the 4th page of your work visa application you get the "Registro de Solicitud de Cambio de Calidad Migratoria" with the "numero de expediente" (your file number), the "fecha de publicacion" (application date) and a "codigo de verificacion" (verification code) displayed on your screen. That's the confirmation of your successful application. You made it. As soon you have this confirmation, your time as a tourist stops and even if your stay as a tourist expires during the processing time of your visa application you won't have any problem.

Now, depending how quickly Migraciones reviews your application and documents, the following happens:

As you haven't uploaded all required documents or not in the form Migraciones requires, Migraciones will send you a notification (can be as quick as a few days after your application or a month, two or three later) requesting that you upload the document. Be aware that these notifications are considered officially delivered. Usually, Migraciones only gives you a short deadline of 5 days to upload the requested document. You must react to the notification, even if it's on the last day of the deadline they gave you (which might be wise to do if you still need more time), otherwise your application could be canceled.

If you have the document in the correct form when you receive the notification, just upload it. How it's done is explained in our article “Subsanacion - Submitting documents”.

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If you still don't have the document at the end of the deadline Migraciones gave you, then you can apply for an extension of the deadline (max. 30 days). The process is called Ampliacion de plazos and explained in our article “Extensions of a Migraciones deadline”.

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In case you have the document ready before you hear from Migraciones you can upload it immediately on the Agencia Digital under Subsanacion. But we were told by others, who went through the process that they still got a notification later to upload the document again.

If you decide to go that route, check your Buzon regularly and, if necessary, react to any notification! And, while this "cheating" worked for many others, things might change and Migraciones could dismiss your application (which you could appeal). Anyway, be aware that it will definitely delay the approval of your visa by weeks or even months.

 

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We from LimaEasy are not the Peruvian immigration authority Migraciones or a Peruvian consulate. All information is published to our best knowledge and should be seen as general guidance introducing you to Peruvian procedures. All information is subject to change, as regulations, requirements, and processes can change quickly without prior notice! Therefore, we recommend checking the current regulations with the nearest Peruvian consulate or, if you are already in Peru, with Migraciones!

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    Rocky
    Rocky · 07/03/2026
    Hello Eva! Hope you are doing well.
    My dependent work visa is approved and I will be travelling to peru this month.
    I need your advice please:
    Once I entered Peru and apply for Carne de Extranjeria (Foreigners Card) what is the processing time for this I mean how many days it takes to receive to the card?
    Also my 2nd question is that, after recieving the carnet, can I go out of Peru to other country or there is any restrictions that I must stay inside Peru for certain number of days before going out of Peru?

    Hello Greetings!
    I will enter Peru on Dependent work Visa and then apply for the carnet ( Foreigner Card) What is the estimated processing time for carnet?
    Also once I have received the Carnet, Can I leave Peru and come to my home country for few days or I have to stay inside Peru for a fixed number of days before I can go out. Please advise.

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      Sunflower
      Sunflower
      • LimaEasy
       · 07/03/2026
      @Rocky
      Hello Rocky,

      I assume you applied for your work visa (or your company did) while you were still outside Peru, and that you now have the visa in your passport. Officially, you have six months - usually calculated from the day the visa was issued - to enter the country. At the airport or border, simply proceed to the immigration control counters and present your passport with the visa.

      Be aware that you are far from done. Once in Peru, you must first apply for the Ficha de Canje from Interpol. You can find a detailed explanation in our Interpol article (note that the requirements may be slightly different since your visa has already been approved). How long this takes mainly depends on how quickly you can get an appointment.

      Then, as with most administrative procedures in Peru, before you can submit your application for the carné, you must first pay the corresponding fee.

      Payment can be made either in person at any Banco de la Nación branch or online via pagalo.pe. Detailed, step-by-step instructions on how to register on pagalo.pe, how to make the payment, and what to watch out for can be found in our article Paying administration charges and processing fees in Peru.

      Authority: Migraciones
      Code: 07561 – Formulario F-SPE001
      Concept: Expedición del Carné de Extranjería
      Fee: S/ 24

      This payment usually takes only a few minutes.

      Finally, you can apply for the Expedición de Carné de Extranjería through the Migraciones Agencia Digital and book an appointment for your biometric data registration. Completing the application normally takes about 30 minutes to an hour, and biometric data appointments are usually available within a week or so.

      Afterward, you must wait until your carné is issued. Officially, this can take up to 30 business days, but reports range from a few days to about two months.

      Once you are informed that your carné has been issued, you may need another appointment to pick it up.

      The whole process is explained in our article "Peruvian residence visa application from abroad", for you interesting only the last chapter Entering Peru and getting your carné.

      After receiving your carné, you can leave and re-enter Peru freely. You only need your passport and your valid carné. However, keep in mind that residents cannot stay outside Peru for more than 183 days within a 365-day period, otherwise their resident status may be canceled.

      Greetings
      Eva
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      Rocky
      Rocky · 08/03/2026
      @Sunflower Thanks Eva for all the information.
      Actually I got the visa on my passport on 30 September 2025. 
      Currently I am in GCC state and My flight was scheduled for Peru in March but due to on going war situation, all flights have been cancelled. Now I am really worried if I will loose this Visa because the expiry date is 30th March 2026 on the visa which is 6 months. 
      Is there any way if we can inform the Migracione office about the current situation and can the visa be extended? I don't think so it will be possible right and I will have to apply all the procedure from the beginning .
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      Sunflower
      Sunflower
      • LimaEasy
       · 08/03/2026
      @Rocky
      Hello Rocky, 

      First of all, I am very sorry to hear about the situation you are currently facing. It is a terrible situation, and I sincerely hope that you and your family are safe and doing well despite everything that is happening.

      Regarding your visa, unfortunately Peruvian immigration authorities are usually very strict when it comes to the six-month period to enter the country after a visa has been issued. 

      From what I know and from cases I have heard about in the past, Migraciones normally enforces this deadline quite strictly. I am aware of a few cases where foreigners had a visa in their passport but tried to enter Peru only a few days up to a couple of weeks after the six-month period had already passed and were refused entry at the airport; in two case the foreigners weren't allowed to board the plane to Peru when transiting through Brazil and another one through Chile.

      Whether exceptions might be made due to the current situation is difficult to say. I unfortunately haven’t heard of any official rule or procedure that allows extending this entry period once the visa has been issued. However, given the extraordinary circumstances, it might still be worth contacting the nearest Peruvian consulate and explaining your situation. They might be able to advise you or possibly check with the immigration authorities if any exception or solution exists.

      Under normal circumstances, if a person does not enter Peru within the six-month validity period, the visa simply expires and the whole application process has to be started again.

      I am really sorry that I cannot give you more encouraging news. I truly hope the situation improves soon and that you will somehow be able to travel to Peru in time.

      All the best
      Eva
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      Rocky
      Rocky · 09/03/2026
      @Sunflower Thank you for explaining everything.
      The visa issue date on the passport is 30th September 2025 and Expiry Date is 30th March 2026.

      If the flights operations resumes this month, can I enter Peru like on 20th or even 25th March 2026? it will be before the visa expiry date or the entry must be before 1 or 2 months?
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      Sunflower
      • LimaEasy
       · 09/03/2026
      @Rocky
      Yes. If the expiration date is 30th of March you must enter Peru, so be at a Peruvian border or airport, latest 30th of March. However, you never know what happens, there could be a delayed or canceled flight or whatever. So, best try to be there a couple of days before the expiration date.

      Once in Peru you must start with the process of getting your carné.

      Greetings
      Eva
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    Kiera
    Kiera · 02/02/2026
    Hi there Iva,

    I was hoping you might be able to help me with a question about my prórroga de residencia application.

    I submitted all my documents in December to renew my independent work visa. As part of the requirements, Migraciones requested the last three months of recibos por honorarios. Today I received a notification in my buzón flagging my application and giving me three days to upload a recibo por honorarios for September.

    After reviewing my submission, I realized that I uploaded the three most recent recibos I have, which correspond to August, October, and November. I did not upload a recibo por honorarios in September, because I don't have one, since the company that hired me payed me in August for work completed in September.

    I’m not quite sure how to proceed, as I don’t have a recibo for that month and I already submitted the last three I do have. Have you ever come across a similar situation, or do you have any guidance on how this is usually handled?

    I’d really appreciate any advice you can share.
    Thank you so much for your time.

    Best,
    Kiera
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      Sunflower
      • LimaEasy
       · 02/02/2026
      @Kiera
      Hello Kiera,

      that's a difficult one and honestly I don't have a solution for you.

      According to the requirements for extending an independent resident work visa you must 

      "Presentar la copia simple de los tres (3) últimos recibos por honorarios emitidos durante los tres (3) últimos meses que acredite mantener su sostenibilidad en el país."

      So, you must submit a simple copy of the last 3 recibos por honorarios issued during the past 3 months that prove you maintain your financial self-sufficiency in the country.

      If you applied for the extension in December, you must upload the recibo from September, October and November. With uploading your last 3 recibos but from the past 4 months you haven't fulfilled the requirement. Sorry. 

      As you don't have a recibo for September, I don't know, if and how this can be solved. 

      But don't give up. First of all, apply for an extension of the deadline Migraciones gave you. How it's done is explained in detail in our article Extension of a Migraciones deadline. This gives you an additional 30 days to hopefully find a solution without losing your application and subsequently your residence visa. 

      Then talk to someone at Migraciones, explain your situation and ask for help. Hopefully, there is one or they accept the August recibo instead of one from September, or they are happy when you give them additonally the December and January recibo to prove you can support yourself financially. 

      I wish you all the best and please let me know if you found a solution.

      Greetings
      Eva
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      Kiera
      Kiera · 11/02/2026
      @Sunflower Thank you so much for your support and guidance, Eva!

      For anyone who might find themselves in a similar situation, what I ended up doing was modifying the "concepto" of the recibo por honorarios I issued in August through SUNAT. SUNAT provides a PDF that outlines and certifies the change in the concepto, which I included in my submission so it was clear that the recibo corresponded to work done in August and September.

      I then submitted the three recibos along with a letter explaining the error, and I also included my recibos from December and January in case that helped. I submitted everything as a single PDF, and about a week later they responded approving my work visa. Not a guarantee it will work in every case, but that's what ended up working for me. 

      I wanted to share this in case it helps someone else in a similar position.

      Thank you again, as always, for your help. I don't know what I would do with out this resource!
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      Sunflower
      • LimaEasy
       · 11/02/2026
      @Kiera
      Hello Kiera,

      That's fantastic news! Thanks for sharing.

      I'm so happy that you could solve this and now have your residency extended. 

      And honestly - while I always try my best to help everyone - it's you who found a solution that worked. Congrats. I always thought that any receipt submitted to SUNAT can't be changed; and when reading your first comment I was worrying about this and therefore hoped that Migraciones would probably be a bit more flexible. But that it can be done is such great info and I learned something new today. 

      Thank you so much.

      Greetings
      Eva


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    Gian
    Gian · 18/09/2025
    Hello Eva,

    Thank you for your work on LimaEasy, it has been an immensely helpful resource so far. 

    I have applied for the Visa of Trabajador Independiente from a Tourist status, and Migraciones have been giving me conflicting information on having a RUC number. On the one hand, on the phone and in person they told me to not worry about it, but on the other, a few weeks after I submitted my application they notified me that I should provide my RUC number or they will reject it. 

    Even my Peruvian lawyer has been confused by this, and I went to two SUNAT offices and both told me that what migraciones is asking is impossible. It seems to me that a rule like that could be an indirect way of not allowing tourists to jump to the independiente category. I was wondering if that's what you've been hearing from other readers of the page or if you know of any success stories fighting back?

    Thank you very much. Have a great day!
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      Sunflower
      Sunflower
      • LimaEasy
       · 18/09/2025
      @Gian
      Hello Gian,

      You will only be able to apply for a RUC once you have your residence visa and carné. 

      So, the Migraciones requirement is ridiculous (no residence visa without RUC; no RUC without a residence visa) and - as SUNAT told you - impossible to fulfill.

      Over the last year or so I heard from a few foreigners applying for the trabjador independiente visa who had the exact same problem. I know that three of them personally went to Migraciones, explained the situation and two were told to submit the RUC of the company they are providing services to (that was the requirement until a year or so ago) and the third one was able to somehow get the RUC problem solved with a Migraciones staff (I don't know how) and a few days later had his visa approval.

      As long as your visa is not rejected, don't give up. Assuming Migraciones only gave you 3 or 5 days to upload "your" RUC, best first apply for an extension of the deadline they gave you. Either your lawyer knows how to do it or check out our Extension of a Migraciones deadline article. This should give you another 30 days to sort out the RUC problem.

      Then make an appointment to speak to someone in person at a Migraciones office. Explain the situation and make it clear that this requirement cannot be fulfilled. Be friendly and respectful, but firm that you want the problem solved. Nicely ask for their help, if necessary speak to a supervisor. 

      I really hope that you can get this solved. And let me know if you were successful.

      I'll keep my fingers crossed and wish you good luck.

      Greetings
      Eva
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      Gian
      Gian · 18/09/2025
      @Sunflower Eva thank you very much for the quick reply, the wishes, and for giving me a little bit of hope with the stories you've shared. I will follow your advice and keep you posted - the process has been moving very slowly for us.

      Best to you as well,
      Gian
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      Sunflower
      • LimaEasy
       · 18/09/2025
      @Gian
      Your are more than welcome.

      Migraciones moves in mysterious ways and you never really know who you have to deal with. So, if you speak to someone there be nice, friendly, respectful, but don't take no for an answer and don't let yourself be brushed off. Remaining calm and friendly, if necessary, ask to speak to a supervisor.

      I really hope everything somehow works out.

      Eva

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    Rocky
    Rocky · 02/09/2025
    Once the Dependent Work Visa is submitted on the portal, how long it takes to receive the approval notification in the mailbox?
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      Sunflower
      • LimaEasy
       · 02/09/2025
      @Rocky
      Hello Rocky,

      Officially, the processing time of a dependent work visa application is 30 business days, so 6 weeks. However, on average the waiting time is around 2 to 3 months until you get a notification from Migraciones in your Buzon electronico with the official resolution that your visa was approved. 

      If you are lucky it might be quicker; if Migraciones is super busy or if they are not happy with a document you uploaded it might take longer.

      Greetings
      Eva
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      Rocky
      Rocky · 02/09/2025
      @Sunflower ok thanks for the reply because as per my employer, they already uploaded all the documents and applied the visa, but so far they have not received any notification, and it's been 35 days already.
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      Sunflower
      • LimaEasy
       · 02/09/2025
      @Rocky
      Seem to me your application is still well in the normal range. So, for now I wouldn't worry. If there still is nothing at the beginning of November you/your employer should contact Migraciones and ask what's going on. 

      And, not sure who applied for your work visa but I hope this person is regularly checking the Buzon electronico mainly to make sure that Migraciones is happy with the uploaded documents and nothing is missed. 

      I hope, that your application is approved soon.

      All the best
      Eva
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      Rocky
      Rocky · 02/09/2025
      @Sunflower Yes he is regularly checking the mail box in Buzon Electronico. In fact he has also shared the id and password with me so I am also checking it daily. Hope it will be approved soon and thank you so much EVA. You always respond to each and every query been asked here. God bless you.
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      Sunflower
      • LimaEasy
       · 02/09/2025
      @Rocky
      That sounds perfect. I don't see any red flags or anything to worry about at the moment.

      And thank you so much for your nice words. 

      All the best
      Eva
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    Daniel
    Daniel · 23/05/2025
    Thanks for the fast response. 

    I still have an apartment here until July and would like to potentially come back on a tourist visa. Do they allow ex resident visas to return to Peru on a tourist visa? 
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      Sunflower
      • LimaEasy
       · 25/05/2025
      @Daniel
      Hello Daniel,

      sorry for getting back to you so late.

      Yes, as an ex-resident you can always return to Peru as a tourist. No problem. Just be aware that your time as a tourist is limited; depending on your nationality most probably 90 days in a 180-day period and a max of 183 days in a 365-day period.

      Greetings
      Eva
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    Daniel
    Daniel · 23/05/2025
    Hello Sunflower!

    I was wondering what the process is to cancel the Peruvian work visa. 

    I've read that you need to give 30 days notice of changes to your job and you need to apply to cancel the visa and submit a tax form of sorts. 

    Also tricky booking a flight out considering they give you 15 days to leave after the approval process (how long does the approval take??)

    I obviously want to do all this without risking fines. 
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      Sunflower
      • LimaEasy
       · 23/05/2025
      @Daniel
      Hello David,

      you first should book your flight out of Peru. Then pay the fee of S/ 6.80 under Migraciones code 07561, concepto Cancelacion de calidad migratoria. After that apply for a Cancelación de Residencia y Salida Definitiva on the Agencia Digital. Usually within 3 days you get the notification that your residence visa is canceled. You then have 15 days to leave the country.

      Greetings
      Eva
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    Sarah
    Sarah · 07/05/2025
    Hello,

    I was wondering what the process would be to change jobs while on a dependent resident worker visa. What is needed on the employer side and the worker side? 

    Thank you for the help!
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      Sunflower
      • LimaEasy
       · 07/05/2025
      @Sarah
      Hello Sarah,

      if you want to change your employer while on a dependent resident work visa, you must inform Migraciones about the change within 30 days and apply for a "Actualización de datos sin emisión de documento".

      How it's done is explained in our article Update your information in the Migraciones database.

      For the Actualizacion you must provide a legally signed and by the Peruvian Labor Ministry approved work contract from your new company with a duration of at least 12 months (approved not more than 30 days before the application).

      Greetings
      Eva
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    Kiera
    Kiera · 28/04/2025
    Hi Eva,

    Thanks for all the guidance and information! I have two questions I was hoping you could help me with. The first is about my employment status: I’m wondering if, as a trabajador dependiente, I can switch to being a contracted worker (and issue recibos por honorarios), as long as my company switches me back to planilla three months before I need to renew my work visa (so I can submit three months' worth of pay stubs as required by the renewal). Or, do I legally need to change my calidad migratoria to trabajador independiente before I can start working as an independent contractor?

    My second question has to do with the process to gain citizenship. I am on my second year with a dependent work visa. Is it true that at the end of this year I could apply to naturalize myself as a peruvian citizen? 

    Thank you so much for all your help!
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      Sunflower
      Sunflower
      • LimaEasy
       · 28/04/2025
      @Kiera
      Hello Kiera,

      officially, if you have a resident work visa (dependent) - trabajador residente dependiente - you must work as an employee for a Peruvian company. If you switch to working as a contractor (equivalent to the Peruvian "service provider") even if it's for the same company you must inform Migraciones about these changes within 30 days of the change and in your case apply for resident work visa (independent) - trabajador residente independiente.

      I'm not sure why you want to do the change to independent worker just to change back to dependent worker. This doesn't make any sense to me. First of all you must fulfill all the requirements again including a new criminal record check, then pay again for the change of your immigration status, apply again and wait for the approval. Once your application is approved and you have your new carné you nearly have to start again to switch back. 

      Anyway, if you change your dependent work visa to an independent work visa why switch back? If you switched to independent worker, you could just extend your residence visa as independent worker. This would be so much easier. 

      And if you want to apply for citizenship after two years (so apply for the Nacionalidad peruana por naturalización; you find the current requirements on the Peruvian government website) you can do so either as a dependent or independent worker. The point is that you must be in the country for 2 years as a legal resident, but don't have to be here on the same visa type for these 2 years.

      However, be aware that your resident visa must be valid when you apply for the Peruvian nationality (so, if necessary, first apply for the extension and then for the nationality) or if during the evaluation and approval process of your application for the Peruvian nationality your residency expires you must extend it. Be further aware that one of the requirements to apply for the Peruvian nationality as dependent or independent worker is to have a yearly income of at least 10 UITs (in 2025, 1 UIT equals S/ 5,350 - so, you must prove S/ 53,500).

      I hope this helps.

      Greetings
      Eva
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      Kiera
      Kiera · 29/04/2025
      @Sunflower Hi Eva! Thank you so much for your thoughtful answer. 

      Just to be clear, that means under no circumstances can I work as an contractor until I make the cambio de calidad migratoria to trabajador independiente? 

      And If I decide to undergo the cambio de calidad migratorio and get a "trabajador independiente" visa, how long would that take? And, would I have to submit a whole new application, as I did the first time for the "trabajador dependiente" visa? 

      Thank you so much as always.
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      Sunflower
      Sunflower
      • LimaEasy
       · 29/04/2025
      @Kiera
      Hello Kiera,

      officially, no, you cannot have a dependent work visa and then work as an independent worker. That would be "doing activities not corresponding to your immigration status" which could result in the cancellation of your visa and a fine/expulsion from the country. 

      However, as so many other things in Peru, you could do it and hope nobody will find out. No plaintiff, no judge, But you should make a plan beforehand how you want to do the extension of your dependent work visa; for that you will need a new work contract approved by the Labor Ministry and your pay slips / SUNAT papers that your taxes were paid.

      And yes, if you want to change your visa from dependent worker to independent worker this would be a change of your visa type and you actually must start from scratch doing a new "cambio de calidad migratoria" application.

      Greetings
      Eva
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    Audrey
    Audrey · 21/02/2025
    Hello, 
    Thank you for all the information! I have a question. Ive got a work visa here in Peru, with a job en planilla. Last year I did a few side jobs and had to make a few recibos por honorarios to get paid. The amounts are low. Now I have to renew my work visa and in the document of renta y rentencions the other recibos por honorarios appear. Could this be a problem for migraciones to renew my work visa with a job en planilla? Cause I never mentioned these ´side jobs´ to migraciones, they only have notice of my job en planilla.  
    Thank you!  
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      Sunflower
      • LimaEasy
       · 21/02/2025
      @Audrey
      Hello Audrey,

      no, I don't think that your side jobs will cause any problems when you renew your residency based on being employed. If you are really working for the company and this company is renewing your contract, then you are fine.

      Additionally, in my opinion you did the right thing by officially working for recibos por honorarios and paying your taxes

      Greetings
      Eva
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    Daniel
    Daniel · 26/12/2024
    Hi there

    I have a permanent contract approved by the Peruvian Labor Ministry and plan on applying start-mid Jan once I can get my criminal record check affadivit'd and translated.

    I am currently in Peru and have ~1month left on my tourist visa. My company has guaranteed that I can start February with an applied for application, however I once starting work I overstay on my tourist visa while waiting for my application to be accepted (2-3 months?). 

    Any knowledge of what happens in this case? Do I simply pay a fee for overstaying once my application goes forward? Or does the overstay become null and void? 

    Dan 
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      Sunflower
      Sunflower
      • LimaEasy
       · 27/12/2024
      @Daniel
      Hello Daniel,

      the criminal record check must be apostilled in the country where it was issued. No affidavit needed. Once in Peru it must be translated.

      Then when you applied for your work visa on the Agencia Digital and have your file number, your time as a tourist stops. So even if your stay as a tourist expires during the evaluation and approval process you don't overstay your time as a tourist and you don't have to pay any fee. The important thing is that you apply when your stay as a tourist is valid and as you are applying for a work visa that your work contract is not older than 30 days.

      And be aware that you officially can only start working when your work visa is approved. However, as the process can take months many companies allow you to start as soon as you have applied; and I never heard of anyone having a problem with this.

      Greetings
      Eva
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    Emma
    Emma · 04/11/2024
    Hello! Thank you for this great resource. I am ready to submit my contract for approval but I do not have SUNAT, and it seems I need that in order to log in and submit the contract? 
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      Sunflower
      • LimaEasy
       · 04/11/2024
      @Emma Hello Emma,

      Usually the company employing you deals with the approval of the work contract. If you want to do it on your own, you must enter the RUC number of the  company employing you on the Sunat page you are redirected to from the Sivice page. This should work.

      You can only get your own RUC and access to Sunat once your work visa is approved. 

      Greetings
      Eva
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    Dhee
    Dhee · 22/10/2024
    Hi Eva,

    I'm not sure if I've read through all the comments that might have answered my question. Under the section "Approval of Work Contract by the Peruvian Labor Ministry," it states: "Service contracts for the independent resident work visa application do not need the approval of the Labor Ministry." Could you refer me to a specific page on the Peruvian Ministry of Labor's website where this statement is mentioned?

    Thank you.
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      Sunflower
      Sunflower
      • LimaEasy
       · 22/10/2024
      @Dhee
      Hello Dhee,

      in charge for determining the requirements for a visa application in Peru isn't the Peruvian Ministry of Labor but Migraciones, the Peruvian immigration authority under the Peruvian Ministry of the Interior.

      With this being said, I don't know if and where on the Labor Ministry's website above information can be found. However, have a look at the TUPA (page 171 of the PDF document) or at the Peruvian government website. There you find the following requirement if you apply for a work visa in Peru:

      Para el caso de trabajador dependiente: Copia del contrato laboral (con una antigüedad máxima de 30 días calendario) y aprobado por la autoridad de trabajo ...
      So, for dependent workers a copy of the work contract approved by the Labor Ministry

      Para el caso de trabajador independiente: Copia simple del contrato de prestación de servicios ...
      For independent workers a simple copy of the service contract.

      If a service contract needed the approval of the Ministry of Labor then Migraciones would have explicitly written it in the requirements.

      Greetings
      Eva
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    Dessy
    Dessy · 10/06/2024
    Hi again,
    I have another question.
    If I already have my CE and want to update some data on data update questionnaire (ACTUALIZACIÓN DE DATOS EXTRANJERO), what do I need to do next?
    Does the Migraciones will issue a new card? In this case, the data I want to update is my estado civil.

    Thank you again.
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      Sunflower
      Sunflower
      • LimaEasy
       · 11/06/2024
      @Dessy
      Hello again,

      in our article Update your information in the Migraciones database you find all the info you need: when you must apply for an Actualización de datos con emisión de carné and when sin emisión de carné as well as how it's done.

      If you want to change your estado civil then you must apply for the Actualización de datos con emisión de carné as it's printed on your carné.

      Your marital status changed??? To married??? Then you could quickly and easily apply for a family visa.

      Greetings
      Eva
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    Dessy
    Dessy · 10/06/2024
    Hi, Eva.

    Please, I really need your advice.

    I have my CE issued in 2022 with a working visa, and it will expire in 2026. The working visa itself will expire this upcoming September, along with my 24-month work contract from 2022. My questions are:

    1. If I present a new contract, will I go through the process as if I'm applying for CE for the first time, or like a visa extension?
    2. The contract has a 24-month term, but I stopped working there before the contract ends. Should I be worried about something related to SUNAT? The last time I extended my visa residence in 2023, they asked me to upload the last 3 months of payroll receipts along with some SUNAT report.
    Thank you.

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      Sunflower
      Sunflower
      • LimaEasy
       · 11/06/2024
      @Dessy
      Hello Dessy,

      1. No, you don't have to apply for a new work visa or do an extension if your employer changed. You must apply for an "Actualización de datos sin emisión de documento".

      2. No, you shouldn't worry about anything SUNAT related. The thing you should worry about is Migraciones. Yes, you still have a valid residence visa (and carné) but if your work contract ended then you are obligated to inform Migraciones about it within 30 days. If you don't do it, in your case nobody will find out at the moment, but if you start working for another employer and have a three months gap, for example, then there might an issue.

      Officially, if you don't change your employer then you must leave the country, I think, within 15 business days even though your work visa is still valid.

      So, in your case it might be wise to do the change of employer as soon as possible (you will need a new work contract approved by the labor ministry) or make a cambio de calidad migratoria to student as you said yesterday.

      Greetings
      Eva
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    Bee
    Bee · 04/06/2024
    Thats a very informative article. One thing I didnt understand is how does one get the RUC  number to apply for the independent worker visa?

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      Sunflower
      • LimaEasy
       · 04/06/2024
      @Bee
      Hello Bee,

      if you want to apply for an independent work visa you need a service contract with a Peruvian company. You will need the RUC of this company, so, you just have to ask them for it.

      Even though not necessary for your visa application, once you have your visa you must apply for your own RUC.

      Greetings
      Eva
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      Bee
      Bee · 04/06/2024
      @Sunflower Thank you. Yes, I will get a service contract from a Peruvian company. I was meaning to ask how do I get my own RUC? Can I get my own RUC as an independent worker visa or I can get my own RUC only on a dependent worker visa?
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      Sunflower
      Sunflower
      • LimaEasy
       · 04/06/2024
      @Bee
      Hello Bee,

      yes, once your independent work visa is approved and you have your carné you can apply for your own RUC at SUNAT. As a foreigner you must do so in person at one of their offices.

      Greetings
      Eva
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      Bee
      Bee · 05/06/2024
      @Sunflower Thankyou. 
      One more question. Do you have any info on how much time i can leave peru when on independent work visa? I know i have to stay 6 months minimum in peru to keep the residenct. Besides that, how long can one leave Peru for?
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      Sunflower
      Sunflower
      • LimaEasy
       · 05/06/2024
      @Bee
      Hello Bee,

      if you have a resident visa in Peru, you can't be outside the country for more than 183 days in a 365-day period. 
      In case of an emergency or force majeure you can apply for an extension of the time you can be outside Peru (max. one year if granted).

      Greetings
      Eva

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