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MERCOSUR Temporary Residence (Acuerdos Internacionales - MERCOSUR Temporal)
VisasPeruMERCOSUR Temporary Residence (Acuerdos Internacionales - MERCOSUR Temporal)
PeruPeru•South America
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MERCOSUR Temporary Residence (Acuerdos Internacionales - MERCOSUR Temporal)

Work PR PathwayThis visa can lead to permanent residency, the right to live and work here indefinitely without renewing your visa. Dependents Allowed Remote Work

At a Glance

Processing Time

1-3 months

Application Fee

Free

Stay Duration

2 years

Renewable

No

Job Offer

Not Required

Dependents

Allowed

PR Pathway

Available

Remote Work

Allowed

Overview

Two-year temporary residence for nationals of MERCOSUR member and associate states, granting work and social services access.

The MERCOSUR Temporary Residence visa is rooted in the MERCOSUR Residence Agreement, a regional framework designed to facilitate the free movement of people among member and associate states. Established to foster deeper regional integration, this visa fills the gap for nationals of signatory countries who wish to live and work in Peru without the complexities of traditional work visa sponsorship. It serves as a foundational step for regional citizens to regularize their status, providing a standardized, accessible pathway to legal residency based on nationality rather than specific employment or investment criteria.

This visa is intended for nationals of MERCOSUR member and associate states, including countries like Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, Paraguay, and Uruguay. It is ideal for individuals seeking to relocate to Peru for work, study, or personal reasons. What makes this category distinctive is its streamlined nature; it prioritizes regional ties, allowing applicants to obtain a two-year temporary residence permit primarily by proving their nationality and maintaining a clean criminal record, thereby simplifying the immigration process for regional neighbors.

Stay & Extensions

Initial grant2 years

Eligible Nationalities (8)

ArgentinaArgentinaBoliviaBoliviaBrazilBrazilChileChileColombiaColombiaEcuadorEcuadorParaguayParaguayUruguayUruguay

Conversion Paths

Visas you can typically switch to from this status.

MERCOSUR Permanent Residence (Acuerdos Internacionales - MERCOSUR Permanente)
Peru flagPeru

MERCOSUR Permanent Residence (Acuerdos Internacionales - MERCOSUR Permanente)

ValidityIndefinite
Processing1-3 months
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Requirements

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

Nationality of a MERCOSUR member or associate state

Valid passport

Clean criminal record

KEY CRITERIA

Education

none or higher

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS

Passport

Criminal record certificate

Proof of nationality

Advantages & Considerations

Key Benefits

  • Allows work in public and private sectors
  • Pathway to permanent residence
  • Remote work permitted

Worth Knowing

  • Must apply for permanent residence 90 days before expiration
  • Not renewable as temporary status

Application Process

1

Apply via MIGRACIONES Agencia Digital

2

Submit required documentation

3

Pay fees

4

Receive temporary residence card

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