Independent Means / Rentista Residence
Territorial-leaning. Foreign income partially sheltered for non-residents Lima growing business hub. Lower cost than most of South America. Colonial history.
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Key Details
Stay Requirements
Retirement/passive-income residence permit; genuine residence generally required to maintain/renew (~183 days typical) - verify per programme
low confidenceHighlights
- Minimum income requirement of $1,000/month
- Processing time of 4 months
- Pathway to citizenship in 2 years
- Lower cost than most of South America
- Ideal for retirees and remote workers
The catch
- You have to actually live there. At least 183 days a year in-country — this becomes your main home, not a paper residency.
- Language requirement. Language requirement: Basic Spanish for citizenship.
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What could change
Economic fluctuations could affect the residency program's appeal.
Tax Notes
Peru's tax system is territorial, taxing local income while foreign income is exempt for non-residents.
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