Designated Worker Visa (Trabajador Designado)

The Designated Worker Visa (Trabajador Designado) is a temporary visa category created under the framework of Legislative Decree No. 1350 to facilitate the movement of specialized personnel. It fills the gap for short-term, project-specific requirements where a foreign company needs to send an employee to perform tasks for a Peruvian client or subsidiary without establishing a local employment relationship. This allows for the temporary transfer of technical or specialized knowledge while maintaining the worker's payroll at the foreign headquarters.

This visa is for professionals sent by a foreign employer to perform specific, time-bound tasks in Peru, such as technical installations, specialized training, or project management. It is ideal for intra-company transferees or specialists working on international service agreements. The visa is distinctive because it prohibits the worker from receiving income from a Peruvian source and maintains the subordination link exclusively with the foreign employer, ensuring the worker remains in Peru only for the duration of the defined project.