British citizens moving to Republic of Peru
British nationals typically move to Republic of Peru through its standard work, study, family, and skilled-migration routes rather than through a dedicated bilateral scheme. Eligibility and processing times are set by Superintendencia Nacional de Migraciones (Peru), so check each route below for its primary source.
We cover 6 Peru routes — 4 can be started without a job offer, and 5 lead to permanent residence.
Tourist entry
No. British nationals require a visa to enter Republic of Peru, even for short tourism. A separate residence or work route is required for long-term stay.
Treaty & bilateral memberships
No nationality-specific treaty routes apply.
Consular processing: a Republic of Peru consulate or visa application centre in your country of residence
What this means for British citizens
Of the 6 Republic of Peru routes we cover, 4 can be started without an employer sponsor and 5 can lead to permanent residence. Expect a language test or qualification-recognition step, since language alignment is only partial.
All Republic of Peru routes open to British applicants
General routes available to all nationalities. Click any to read the full guide.
Worker Resident (Trabajador Residente)
For people moving to Peru with a job: this is the employer-tied residence category for foreign nationals working under a registered employment contract for an employer in Peru.
Job offer required · Leads to permanent residence
Rentista (Independent Means / Passive Income)
For people with a pension or steady passive income: this category lets you settle in Peru on a permanent pension or recurring income, without needing a Peruvian job.
No job offer needed · Leads to permanent residence
Investor (Inversionista)
For people investing in Peru: this category grants residence to foreign nationals who form, invest in or manage a Peruvian company with a qualifying capital investment.
No job offer needed · Leads to permanent residence
Resident Family Member (Familiar Residente)
For close family of a Peruvian or of a foreign resident: this category lets you live in Peru as part of the family unit, based on your relationship to your sponsoring relative.
Job offer required · Leads to permanent residence
Digital Nomad (Nomada Digital)
For remote workers: Peru has created a digital-nomad residence category in law for people who telework for a company based abroad - but heads-up, it is not yet usable, so check the official page before planning around it.
No job offer needed · Temporary
Permanent Resident (Residente Permanente)
For residents ready to settle: after three consecutive years of legal residence in a qualifying category you can change to permanent resident in Peru, with settled status.
No job offer needed · Leads to permanent residence
Frequently asked questions
Can British citizens enter Republic of Peru without a visa?+
No. British nationals require a visa to enter Republic of Peru, even for short tourism. A separate residence or work route is required for long-term stay.
Which Republic of Peru visa routes are best suited to British applicants?+
British nationals typically move to Republic of Peru through its standard work, study, family, and skilled-migration routes rather than through a dedicated bilateral scheme. Eligibility and processing times are set by Superintendencia Nacional de Migraciones (Peru), so check each route below for its primary source.
Where do British applicants typically apply for a Republic of Peru visa?+
Applications are typically processed at a Republic of Peru consulate or visa application centre in your country of residence. Some digital and in-country applications can be filed directly with Republic of Peru's immigration authority without a consular visit.
Do British citizens need a job offer to move to Republic of Peru?+
Not necessarily. 4 of the 6 Republic of Peru routes we cover can be started without an employer sponsor, while the rest need a sponsoring employer or job offer. If you do not have an offer yet, the no-sponsor routes are the place to start.
Can British citizens get permanent residence in Republic of Peru?+
Yes. 5 of the 6 Republic of Peru routes we cover lead toward settlement or permanent residence; the others are temporary. Timelines vary by route, so check the settlement detail on each visa page.