Rentista (Independent Means / Passive Income)

You certify a pension or permanent recurring income - from Peru or abroad - at or above the level set in regulation, without needing a Peruvian job. Because that figure is set by regulation, confirm the current minimum and accepted proof on the official Migraciones page.

The rentista category is associated with indefinite permanence for people of permanent income, but the exact validity and any renewal steps are set by regulation. Confirm the current terms on the official Migraciones page before relying on it.

Yes - the rentista category is for people with a pension or permanent recurring income and does not require a Peruvian employer or job; you certify the income instead. Confirm the current income terms on the official Migraciones page.

A pension or permanent recurring income from sources in Peru or abroad can qualify, so foreign income is accepted, provided it is certified as permanent and lawful by the paying institution or competent authority. Confirm the accepted proof and required income level on the official Migraciones page.

The rentista category is built around a pension or permanent recurring income, and a common blocker is income that cannot be certified as permanent and lawful - a one-off lump of savings is not the same as recurring income. Confirm what counts as qualifying income on the official Migraciones page.