Retiring in Peru: the visa situation
As of our last check, Peru offers a dedicated retirement route: the Rentista Visa (Person of Independent Means).
The income requirement is on the low side, so a typical pension is more likely to clear it. Requires proof of a stable monthly income of at least $1,000 USD from a foreign source, plus an additional $500 USD per month for each dependent.
The Rentista program grants residency based on permanent passive income of at least $1,000 USD monthly, with $500 USD per dependent; as a resident you must declare your foreign income in Peru.
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Requires proof of a stable monthly income of at least $1,000 USD from a foreign source, plus an additional $500 USD per month for each dependent.
The Rentista program grants residency based on permanent passive income of at least $1,000 USD monthly, with $500 USD per dependent; as a resident you must declare your foreign income in Peru.
Before you act on this
Visa rules, income thresholds and processing practice change, sometimes with little notice. This page reflects what we could verify on the dates shown, nothing more. Always confirm the current requirements with the official immigration authority or a licensed immigration adviser before making plans, and treat the linked source as the authority, not us.
See how Peru scores overall
The visa is one of six axes. RetireScore 73/100, ranked 22 of 40 countries on the default weights.