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Common Business and Employment Categories - Peru
 |  | Resident Worker Visa (WRA) | Temporary Worker Visa (WR1) | Appointed Worker Temporary Visa (WD1) | Resident Student Visa (ESA) | Independent Investor Resident Visa (II A) | Immigrant Visa (INM)
Work / Employment | Applicability? | Long-term assignment work in Peru on a local company (employer), renewable annually. [NAME] on the payroll of the local company. | Short-term assignment work in Peru on a local company (employer) less than a year. [NAME] on the payroll of the local company. | Generally Intra-company/group transfer of specialized knowledge professional or technicians, including subcontractors,  who are being transferred from the foreign company (principal- provider of the services) to a local branch, parent, subsidiary or affiliate of the first one for a maximum of 1 year, no renewable. | Students wishing to study at a Peruvian academic institution. | Foreign nationals whose business have established substantial trade with Peru or an investment in Peru. | Permanent Residence based on a long term permanence in Peru.
 | Quota or [NAME]? | No | No | No | No | Shares Transfer Minutes and the corresponding Public Deed as well as the Book of Registration of Shares, or Social Capital Public Deed or similar document (evidencing a social capital or its increasing for an amount of Thirty Thousand U.S. Dollars (U.S. $ 30,000.00) or its equivalent in local currency (PEN). | The applicant shall evidence to earn more than 10 Tax Units annually. (Aprox. 13.500 USD).
 | Is Secondment to the Destination Country Allowed with No Local Employer  (i.e. for work on client sites on behalf of the foreign employer)? | No | No | Yes | N/A | N/A | N/A
 | Must the Employer have a Legal Presence in the Destination Country to obtain this permit/visa? | Yes | Yes | Not necessarily, because the foreign assignee (appointed worker who is an employee of the foreign company) can work in a client site (local company)). Nevertheless, this kind of visa is used in order that a main company (foreign company provides services in favor of some branch, parent, affiliate or subsidiary, inclusive its client). | N/A | Yes | No
 | Is a Local Contract Required? | Yes | Yes | No | Yes, only in cases of professional trainees. | No | No
 | Must the Employee be Paid Locally? | Yes | Yes | No | Yes, only in cases of professional trainees. | N/A | N/A
 | Is There a Minimum Wage Requirement? | No, but it should bearing in mind that the Minimum Wage in Peru is 750 PEN (Nuevos Soles) (Aprox. 270 USD) | No, but it should bearing in mind that the Minimum Wage in Peru is 750 PEN (Nuevos Soles) (Aprox. 270 USD) | No | Yes, only in cases of pre-professional trainees in which case it should be applicable an amount equivalent to the Peruvian minimum wage. | N/A | N/A
 | Is there an Age Restriction/Requirement? | No, but he/she must be legally an adult (minimum 18 years old) | No, but he/she must be legally an adult (minimum 18 years old) | No, but he/she must be legally an adult (minimum 18 years old) | No | No, but he/she must be legally an adult (minimum 18 years old). | No
 | Where is the Application Submitted? | Labor Phase: The Employment Contract must be submitted before the Peruvian Labor Ministry for its approval. Immigration Phase: Before the Peruvian Immigration Offices (MIGRACIONES). | Labor Phase: The Employment Contract must be submitted before the Peruvian Labor Ministry for its approval. Immigration Phase: Before the Peruvian Immigration Offices (MIGRACIONES). | Only before the Peruvian Immigration Bureau (MIGRACIONES). | In case of pre-professional trainees the Practices Agreement signed by the student with the Peruvian Institution and the company where he /she will practice is submitted before the Peruvian Ministry of Labor for its registration. After this, the corresponding dossier is submitted before the Peruvian Immigration Bureau (MIGRACIONES). | Only before the Peruvian Immigration Bureau (MIGRACIONES). | Only before the Peruvian Immigration Bureau (MIGRACIONES).
 | Government Processing Time? | According to our Immigration rules: (i) 60 working days when it is a Change of Migratory Status proceeding (In-country process)      (ii) 30 working days when it is chosen as an Obtainment Visa process which is also started before MIGRACIONES (Immigration Offices); however, once the visa is approved, it will be picked up at the Peruvian Consulate abroad. Both type of processess may be approved in a shorter term nowadays. No expedite process exists. | According to our Immigration rules: (i) 60 working days when it is a Change of Migratory Status proceeding (In-country process)     (ii) 30 working days when is chosen an Obtainment Visa process what is also started before MIGRACIONES (Immigration Offices); however, once the visa is approved, it will be picked up at the Peruvian Consulate abroad. Both type of processess may be approved in a shorter term nowadays. No expedite process exists. | According to our Immigration rules:                                                       (i) 60 working days when it is a Change of Migratory Status proceeding (In-country process)    (ii) 30 working days when is chosen an Obtainment Visa process what is also started before MIGRACIONES (Immigration Offices);  however, once the visa is approved, it will be picked up at the Peruvian Consulate abroad. Both type of processess may be approved in a shorter term nowadays. No expedite process exists. | According to our Immigration rules: (i) 60 working days when it is a Change of Migratory Status proceeding (In-country process)         (ii) 30 working days when is chosen an Obtainment Visa process what is also started before MIGRACIONES (Immigration Offices); however, once the visa is approved, it will be picked up at the Peruvian Consulate abroad. Both type of processess may be approved in a shorter term nowadays. No expedite process exists. | According to our Immigration rules:  (i) 60 working days when it is a Change of Migratory Status proceeding (In-country process)         (ii) 30 working days when is chosen an Obtainment Visa process what is also started before MIGRACIONES (Immigration Offices); however, once the visa is approved, it will be picked up at the Peruvian Consulate abroad. Both type of processess may be approved in a shorter term nowadays. No expedite process exists. | 60 working days, as per our [NAME]' [NAME], however it may be approved in a shorter term. There is no expedite process.
 | Maximum Initial Period of Stay? | Up to 1 year, renewable so on. | Up to 90 days, extendable up to 1 year, non renewable. | Up to 90 days, extendable up to 1 year, non renewable. | Up to 1 year, renewable. | Up to 1 year, renewable so on. | Indefinite
 | Maximum Number of Extensions (Total Time) Allowed? | No maximum as long as the person is still employed in Peru. | One extension is permitted up to a maximum of 1 year according to his /her employment contract. | One extension is permitted up to a maximum of 1 year. | No maximum as long as the person is still studying in Peru. | One extension is permitted up to a maximum of 1 year. | N/A
 | Geographical  Limitation on Activities Undertaken in the Destination Country? | No, but all activities undertaken must be in line with those stated in the application. | No, but all activities undertaken must be in line with those stated in the application. | No, but all activities undertaken must be in line with those stated in the application. | No, but all activities undertaken must be in line with those stated in the application. | No, but all activities undertaken must be in line with those stated in the application. | N/A
 | Registration Requirements on Arrival Before Working? | None | None | None | None | None | None
 | [NAME]? | None | None | None | None | None | None
 | Academic Qualifications Required? | Relevant university degree, technical specialized studies and/or equivalent experience. | Relevant university degree, technical specialized studies and/or equivalent experience. | Relevant knowledge and experience for the consultant position. | None. In case of pre-professional (trainees) the corresponding evidence of univesity or institute studies. | N/A | N/A
 | [NAME]? | None | None | None | None | None | None
 | Previous Employment or Work Experience Requirements? | Yes, if the applicant does not have an university degree. | Yes, if the applicant does not have an university degree. | Relevant knowledge and experience for the consultant position. | None | None | None
 | Are there any Age Restrictions? | No, but he must be legally an adult (minimum 18 years old) | No, but he must be legally an adult (minimum 18 years old) | No, but he must be legally an adult (minimum 18 years old) | No | No, but he must be legally an adult (minimum 18 years old) | No
 | Must there be a Test of the Resident Labor Market? | No | No | No | No | No | No
 | Does it lead to Settlement/Permanent Residence/Citizenship? | Not necessarily, however, it may be "upgraded" to an application for Immigrant Residence if the applicant decides it so.  After this, he /she can apply for citizenship at his /her convenience. | Not necessarily, however, it may be "upgraded" to an application for Immigrant Residence if the applicant decides it so, having previously changed the class of his /her visa for a resident one for minimum 2 years. | Not necessarily, however, it may be "upgraded" to an application for Immigrant Residence if the applicant decides it so, having previously changed his / her migratory status for a resident one for minimum 2 years. | No | Not necessarily, however, it may be "upgraded" to an application for Immigrant Residence if the applicant decides it so, having previously changed his / her migratory status for a resident one for minimum 2 years. | Yes, for citizenship.
 | Can Dependents Accompany Applicant? | Yes | No | No | No | Yes | Yes
 | Who Qualifies as a Dependent? | Legally married spouses and children under 18. | N/A | N/A | N/A | Legally married spouses and children under 18. | Legally married spouses and children under 18.
 | Can Dependents Work/Attend School? | Yes | N/A | N/A | N/A- | Yes | Yes
Business Visitor | How do Business Travelers enter the country? | BusinessTravelers may request the Business Temporary Visa at the nearest Peruvian Consulate (from their residence place or country of origin) or they may ask for it directly at the International Peruvian airport depending of their nationality like in case of  Chilean, Mexican, Colombian and Brazilian nationals who may request this kind of visa at their entries to Peru, at their convenience.
 | What are considered legitimate business activities and what are the requirements for business travel? | A Business Visa does not allow the holder to perform work activities in Peru and earn income from a Peruvian source. Training or acting in an advisory capacity does not qualify as business, legal or similar arrangements; such activities do not fall within the scope of a Business Visa. • Perform business arrangements. • Perform legal or similar arrangements. • Attend business meetings or discussions with Peruvian affiliates or related. • Attend sales calls to potential Peruvian clients provided the alien represents a commercial entity outside of Peru. • Observe operations of a Peruvian affiliate or client. [NAME] “fact-finding” meetings with a Peruvian affiliate or clients. • Attend seminars. • Sign documents, contracts or settlements. • Act as International lecturers or consultants. • Act as Director of companies domiciled in Peru. • Collect data or information regarding investments and similar activities. • Supervise business or investments.
Other Considerations | Are There Grounds That Render Applicants Ineligible for a Permit or to Enter the Country? | Peru has several grounds that may render a person indamissible and /or ineligible for a visa. Anyone with a criminal and /or adverse immigration history should seek legal advice form a qulified Peruvian lawyer.
 | Are Waivers for Ineligibility Possible? | Yes, but it must be reviewed case by case.
 | Timing for [NAME]? | Depending on the particular case and how the authorities evaluates it.
 | Administrative Body for Removal/Deportation and Immigration Issues? | Immigration Offices and INTERPOL.