Peru · Income requirement
Peru residency income requirement for US citizens
Short answer
Retirees have the easy route: about $1,000 a month of pension gives an indefinite stay. The digital nomad status exists in law but isn't open, and worker residence needs a Peruvian employer.
Money needed, route by route
| Retiree residence (rentista) | At least $1,000 a month of net income from abroad, paid into Peru through a supervised bank Leads to: Already indefinite; the years count toward citizenship |
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| Digital nomad residence (not open yet) | Not set yet Not established yet Leads to: Not established; it isn't on the list of statuses that can become permanent |
| Worker residence | No fixed amount found; you need a work contract of at least 1 year Leads to: Permanent residence after 3 years in a row, with about $16,110 of yearly income |
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Questions people ask
How much income do I need for the retiree residence (rentista) in Peru?
At least $1,000 a month of net income from abroad, paid into Peru through a supervised bank
How much income do I need for the digital nomad residence (not open yet) in Peru?
Not set yet (Not established yet)
How much income do I need for the Worker residence in Peru?
No fixed amount found; you need a work contract of at least 1 year