Peru’s government enacted legislation introducing a resident visa for digital nomads on Nov. 14.

Key Points:

  • The decree, published in El Peruano Official Gazette, amends the Migration Law to allow foreign nationals who work subordinately for a company outside Peru to apply for a resident visa.
  • The new visa is valid for up to one year and can be extended.
  • The visa does not allow foreign nationals to develop activities that earn income from a Peruvian source.

BAL Analysis: Eligibility requirements have not yet been published. The digital nomad visa will provide a new immigration pathway for remote workers aimed at attracting greater foreign investment and talent. BAL will continue to provide updates once the regulations are published and the visa officially becomes available.

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The Peruvian government has approved amendments to a bill that will create new visa options for Andean nationals, among other changes.

Key Points:

  • Once the new law is implemented, Bolivian, Colombian and Ecuadorian nationals will be able to apply for a new temporary residence and work visa valid for two years.
  • Mercosur visa applications will be allowed to collect their visa at Peruvian consulates in their country; previously, they had to travel to Peru to apply for and collect their Mercosur visa.
  • Bolivian, Colombian and Ecuadorian nationals will be able to apply to extend their status for an additional 90 days.
  • Peruvian authorities have yet to provide a date when they will implement the aforementioned changes.

BAL Analysis: The Peruvian government announced the upcoming immigration changes for Andean nationals and Mercosur applicants to streamline the application process and reduce the burdens placed on such applicants. BAL will provide more information once the law is published in the Peruvian Gazette.

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The Peruvian government has extended its State of National Emergency and updated its COVID-19 entry requirements.

Key Points:

  • Peruvian nationals and foreign residents who are 18 or older must have proof that they have received a third “booster” dose of a COVID-19 vaccinated to enter the country. Travelers who are between the ages of 12 and 17 must have received two doses of an approved COVID-19 vaccination.
  • Nonresident foreigners must have proof that they are considered fully vaccinated in their home country to enter Peru.
  • Individuals who do not have proof that they are fully vaccinated against COVID-19 must have a negative PCR test result taken within 48 hours before departure to enter Peru.

Additional Information: Peruvian authorities have extended the country’s State of National Emergency until June 30. Children under the age of 12 are exempt from the vaccination and testing requirements; they must not have COVID-related symptoms when traveling to Peru to enter the country.

BAL Analysis: The response to the COVID-19 pandemic continues to develop, and BAL will provide additional updates as information becomes available.

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The Peruvian government has increased the national minimum wage for 2022.

Key Points:

  • Peru’s gross monthly minimum wage increased from 930 PEN per month to 1,025 PEN (about $271) per month.
  • The new minimum wage took effect on May 1, 2022.
  • Sponsoring employers must meet the minimum wage requirements as of May 1, 2022.

BAL Analysis: Employers may see a slight increase in labor costs and should take the new wage minimums into account when planning their budgets

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The Peruvian government has extended its State of National Emergency and updated its COVID-related entry requirements.

Key Points:

  • Peruvians, residents and nonresident foreigners who are 12 or older must have proof that they received the last applicable does of an approved COVID-19 vaccine to enter country.
  • Travelers over the age of 18 who live in Peru must have proof that they have received the third “booster” dose of a COVID-19 vaccinated to enter the country.
  • Individuals who do not have proof that they are fully vaccinated against COVID-19 must have a negative PCR test result taken within 48 hours before departure to enter Peru.

Additional Information: Peruvian authorities have extended the country’s State of National Emergency for an additional 30 days from April 1. Children under the age of 12 are exempt from the vaccination and testing requirements; they must not have COVID-related symptoms when traveling to Peru to enter the country.

BAL Analysis: The response to the COVID-19 pandemic continues to develop, and BAL will provide additional updates as information becomes available.

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The Peruvian government has reopened its land borders to foreign nationals.

Key Points:

  • As of Feb. 13, individuals can travel to Peru across its land borders. To enter Peru, foreign nationals must:
    • Have proof that they are fully vaccinated against COVID-19 or have proof of a negative PCR test taken within 48 hours before departure.
    • Complete an online health form within 72 hours before arriving in Peru.

Additional Information: The Peruvian land borders have been closed to foreign nationals since May of 2020. Travelers under the age of 12 are exempt from the aforementioned entry requirements. More information regarding Peru’s entry and health requirements is available here.

BAL Analysis: Travelers are reminded that entry restrictions and health requirements can change with little or no notice. The response to the COVID-19 pandemic continues to develop, and BAL will provide additional updates as information becomes available.

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The Peruvian government has updated its entry requirements for citizens, residents and non-resident foreigners.

Key Points:

  • As of Jan. 16, Peruvian nationals, foreign residents and non-residents who are 12 years of age or older, regardless of their country of departure, must show that they received the complete applicable doses of COVID-19 vaccines at least 14 days before departure.
    • Travelers who are not fully vaccinated must have proof of a negative PCR test taken within 48 hours of departure to enter Peru.
  • Peruvian citizens and foreign residents with travel history in Botswana or South Africa within 14 days of intended arrival must have proof that they are fully vaccinated, and a negative PCR test taken within 48 hours of departure.
    • Non-resident foreigners with travel history from Botswana or South Africa within 14 days of intended arrival are not allowed to enter the country until at least Jan. 30.

Additional Information: All passengers traveling to Peru must complete a health affidavit before arrival.

BAL Analysis: The response to the COVID-19 pandemic continues to develop, and BAL will provide additional updates as information becomes available.

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The Peruvian government has extended the application deadline for Temporary Permanence Permit Cards by 90 days.

Key Points:

  • As of Jan. 6, foreign nationals with abnormal immigration statuses have an additional 90 days to apply for a Temporary Permanence Permit Card.
  • This extension allows foreign nationals who entered Peru with irregular status before Oct. 22, 2020, extra time to normalize their immigration status in Peru, as well as provides a route for foreigners with a terminated permanence permit.
  • Foreign nationals can begin the application process with the Digital Migration Agency through this website.

Additional Information: More information regarding the application process of the Temporary Permanence Permit Card is available here.

BAL Analysis: The response to the COVID-19 pandemic continues to develop, and BAL will provide additional updates as information becomes available.

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The Peruvian government has updated its entry requirements for Peruvians, residents and non-resident foreigners.

Key Points:

  • As of Nov. 15, travelers who are 12 years of age or older, regardless of departure country, must have completed the complete dosage of a COVID-19 vaccine at least 14 days before departure.
  • Travelers who are not fully vaccinated must have proof of a negative PCR test taken within 72 hours of departure to enter Peru.
  • Travelers who are under the age 12 are exempt from the entry requirements above but must be asymptomatic to board a flight to Peru.

Additional Information: Nonresident travelers who are traveling from or have been in South Africa within 14 days of indented arrival remain barred from entering Peru until at least Nov. 28. Peruvian citizens and residents who have been in or are traveling from South Africa must carry out a mandatory 14-day quarantine upon arrival.

 BAL Analysis: The response to the COVID-19 pandemic continues to develop, and BAL will provide additional updates as information becomes available.

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The Peruvian government now requires individuals who are renewing their Resident Worker visas to submit proof of tax payments.

Key Points:

  • Applicants must now obtain a report of taxes withheld by their employer for the last year from the Customs and Tax Agency and submit it with their complete Resident Worker renewal applications.
  • To apply for a Resident Worker Visa renewal, dependent-worker applicants must provide:
    • A renewal form from this website.
    • The number of the Government Fee and the date of payment.
    • An affidavit of noncriminal, police or judicial background in Peru and abroad.
    • A copy of the employment contract renewal, approved by the Ministry of Labor.
    • A copy of paystubs from the last three months.
    • The report of incomes and withholdings and consultation of contributions and withholdings of the worker from the tax authority of Peru.

Additional Information: Sponsoring companies can request the report of incomes and withholdings as well as the consultation of contributions and withholdings on behalf of a worker.

BAL Analysis: The change adds an additional step to the Resident Worker renewal process. Applicants should take note of the new requirement and leave additional time to obtain their tax report before submitting their application.

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