Quick answer
The Resident Working Visa for Peru must be initiated by contacting the Dirección General de Migraciones y Naturalización (DIGEMIN) in Peru directly [1]. Once the visa is authorized by Peruvian immigration authorities, it can be issued by any Peruvian consulate abroad [2]. If you choose to claim your visa at the Consulate in London, email mcastro@conperlondres.com to request an appointment [3]. Required documents include a valid passport, completed visa application form, a passport-size photograph, flight ticket or reservation, employer confirmation letters, and the applicable fee [4].
Key facts
Requirements
Machine-readable passport with barcode.
Fully filled in and signed visa application form.
One colour passport-size photo with white background.
Flight ticket or reservation stating dates of arrival to Peru.
Letter from your employer confirming your employment status and the nature of your activities in Peru.
Letter from the Peruvian counterpart company signed by the company's representative, including DNI or passport number or Carnet de Extranjería.
Payment of the visa fee as per the current fee schedule.
Documents you'll need
- Valid passport (machine readable / with barcode)[4]
- Visa Application form fully filled in and signed[4]
- 1 colour photograph (passport size, white background)[4]
- Flight ticket or reservation stating dates of arrival to Peru[4]
- Letter from employer confirming employment and activities, and letter from Peruvian counterpart company with DNI or passport number[4]
- Fee (see tariff link)[4]
This list adjusts automatically based on your nationality and category.
How to apply
- 1
Contact DIGEMIN in Peru to initiate the visa application[1].
- 2
Once authorized, inform DIGEMIN which Peruvian consulate you will claim the visa at[2].
- 3
If claiming at the Consulate in London, email mcastro@conperlondres.com to request an appointment[3].
- 4
Bring all required documents to the consulate: valid passport, visa application form, photo, flight reservation, employer letters, and fee[4].
Related visas
Sources
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- [1]
Visa application must be initiated in Peru at DIGEMIN
Primary source · Last verified: Jul 23, 2026Cross-referenced - [2]
After authorization, visa is issued by any Peruvian consulate abroad
Primary source · Last verified: Jul 23, 2026Cross-referenced - [3]
London consulate can issue visa; email for appointment
Primary source · Last verified: Jul 23, 2026Cross-referenced - [4]
Required documents include passport, form, photo, flight, letters, fee
Primary source · Last verified: Jul 23, 2026Cross-referenced - [5]
Visa type is Resident Working Visa
Primary source · Last verified: Jul 23, 2026Cross-referenced
This page reflects Peru's officially published requirements as of the dates above. It is not legal advice, and final approval is solely at the discretion of Peru's immigration authorities. For a case-specific compliance check against your own documents, try VisaBook free.