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Rentista (Independent Means / Passive Income)
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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.
- Processing time
- Indicative only - the change of category is handled online through the agencia digital; confirm current timelines on the official Migraciones page.
- Government fees
- Indicative only - a government processing fee applies (paid by the official code at Banco de la Nacion); confirm current amounts on the official page.
- Typical duration
- Granted as a resident category for people of permanent income; the rentista category is associated with indefinite permanence. Confirm current validity and renewal terms on the official page.
- Sponsorship required
- No
- Leads to permanent residency
- Yes
Overview
This is Peru's rentista category, for foreign nationals who enjoy a pension or permanent recurring income from sources in Peru or abroad - for example a retirement pension, annuity or other stable passive income. You do not need a Peruvian employer. It is granted by the Superintendencia Nacional de Migraciones under Legislative Decree 1350, usually by changing your migration category online through the agencia digital. The rentista category is known for granting indefinite permanence, but you should confirm the current validity, renewal and income terms on the official page, as these are set by regulation.
Eligibility
Typical criteria
- ✓A pension or permanent recurring income from sources in Peru or abroad is enjoyed.Superintendencia Nacional de Migraciones (Peru) ↗
- ✓The income is certified by the paying institution or competent authority as required.Superintendencia Nacional de Migraciones (Peru) ↗
- ✓The recurring income is at or above the level set in the current regulation.Superintendencia Nacional de Migraciones (Peru) ↗
- ✓A valid passport with the validity required at application is held.Superintendencia Nacional de Migraciones (Peru) ↗
Common blockers
- !The recurring income or pension falls below the level set in regulation.Superintendencia Nacional de Migraciones (Peru) ↗
- !The income cannot be certified as permanent and lawful by a competent source.Superintendencia Nacional de Migraciones (Peru) ↗
- !Required documents are not apostilled or legalised where needed.Superintendencia Nacional de Migraciones (Peru) ↗
Typical evidence
- ·Certification of the pension or permanent income from the paying institution or competent authority.Superintendencia Nacional de Migraciones (Peru) ↗
- ·Bank or financial documentation supporting the recurring income.Superintendencia Nacional de Migraciones (Peru) ↗
- ·Valid passport with the validity required at application.Superintendencia Nacional de Migraciones (Peru) ↗
- ·Proof of payment of the government processing fee at Banco de la Nacion.Superintendencia Nacional de Migraciones (Peru) ↗
Application pathway
Check the route fit
Confirm your pension or income is permanent, recurring and meets the regulated level, using the official Migraciones page.
Build the evidence pack
Obtain the income certification, apostilled or legalised where required, plus supporting statements, your passport and proof of the fee.
Submit through the official channel
Apply to change to the rentista category online through the Migraciones agencia digital, following the official requirements.
After approval
Collect your Carne de Extranjeria and keep your income current; confirm any renewal steps on the official page.
Official application links
Where to actually go next
These are the official pages to use for this route. Open them before preparing documents: the forms, fees, appointment systems, and sponsor steps can change without warning.
- Official guidanceApplicantUse official Rentista (Independent Means / Passive Income) route page ↗
Use this official page to confirm requirements and follow the government filing route for Rentista (Independent Means / Passive Income).
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Frequently asked questions
What income qualifies for the Peru rentista visa?+
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.
Does the rentista category last indefinitely?+
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.
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