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🇵🇪 Peru

Independent Work Visa

Resident work visa for foreigners providing independent services to Peruvian companies. Designed for freelancers, consultants, and independent contractors working with Peruvian clients. Requires a valid service contract of 12+ months with a Peruvian company. Unlike the dependent work visa, you are not an employee but an independent service provider. Valid for 1 year, renewable. Allows you to work for multiple Peruvian clients. Path to permanent residency after 3 years, citizenship after 2 years of continuous residency.

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Processing Time

2-4 weeks

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Cost

$30-100 USD processing fee

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Duration

1 year

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Work Rights

Independent services for Peruvian clients

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Renewability

Renewable while contract maintained

Path to Permanent Residence

Yes

Requirements

  • 1Service contract (12+ months) with Peruvian company
  • 2Proof of professional qualifications
  • 3Valid passport with 6+ months validity
  • 4Criminal background check (apostilled)
  • 5Health insurance valid in Peru
  • 6Tax registration with SUNAT

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