Peru•South AmericaFamily Visa
At a Glance
Processing Time
30-45 days
Application Fee
107 PEN
Stay Duration
Up to 2 years
Renewable
Varies
Job Offer
Not Required
Dependents
Allowed
PR Pathway
Available
This visa can lead to permanent residency — the right to live and work here indefinitely without renewing your visa.Remote Work
Not Required
Overview
Resident visa for family members of Peruvian citizens or foreigners with resident status. Covers spouses, children, dependent relatives, and parents. Valid for up to two years and renewable. Leads to permanent residency.
The family visa allows spouses, children, unmarried dependent adult children (18-28), parents, and other family members of Peruvian citizens or foreign residents to join them in Peru. Work authorization is included with family resident status.
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Requirements
Documentation
Applicant Documents
Valid passport
Minimum 6 months validity
Family relationship proof
Marriage certificate, birth certificate, or adoption certificate
Criminal record certificate
From home country or last 5 years residence (exemptions for minors)
Passport photos
Recent color photographs
Translated documents
All foreign documents translated to Spanish by collegiate translator
Sponsor Documents
Proof of Peruvian citizenship or residency
National ID, passport, or residency documents of sponsoring family member
Financial support proof
Proof that sponsor can support family member
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Advantages
- Work authorization included
- Renewable status
- Path to permanent residency
- Can include dependents
- Covers multiple family relationships
Considerations
- Requires sponsor with valid status
- Family relationship must be proven
- Limited to eligible family members
- Requires minimum presence in Peru
Application Process
Gather family documentation
Prepare birth certificates, marriage certificates, or other proof of family relationship
Collect sponsor documentation
Get documents from Peruvian citizen or resident family member
Submit application
Apply at Peruvian consulate or from within Peru before tourist visa expires
Pay visa fee
Pay family visa application fee of S/ 107.50
Await decision
Processing typically takes 30-45 business days
Application Forms
Family Visa Application
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