Peru is located in in western part if south America, share borders with Brazil, Bolivia, Colombia, Ecuador and Chile. Peru is third largest country in South America.
The country has multi cultures society and welcoming foreigners with warm heart. The constitution of Peru allow a foreign national to apply for Peru citizenship if he/she meet certain naturalization requirements. A person can naturalize or become automatically Peruvian national by birth in Peru territory.
Peru is a Spanish language spoken country those who are in wish to get Peruvian nationality they will need learn the language of this beautiful country. It maybe not necessary to document it but speaking, writing and reading of Spanish language is most important part of naturalization in a country.
Peru Citizenship requirements
There are several requirements that a person should meet them to become eligible for Peruvian nationality.
Here is a general list of these requirements but each category ( method & way) of citizenship has its own requirements including these general requirements.
- Residence requirement: to become eligible for Peru citizenship a person need to live at home Least for 2 years legally in the country.
- Income requirement: if you are planing to apply for Peru citizenship you need to keep in mind that you should have a liveable income, minimum $1.000 per month.
- Clean criminal record: for those who are interested in Peruvian nationality they need to have a clean criminal record in and out of Peru.
- Birth certificate: during applying for Peru citizenship you need to present your birth certificate, this certificate be apostilled by a Peruvian embassy or ministry of foreign affairs.
- Residence Permit: when you are applying for citizenship you should have valid passport, valid residence permit in Peru.
- Proof of accomodation: you need to have a home an address when file for citizenship.
- Health declaration: health declaration is required.
- Citizenship test: you will have to pass the citizenship test which is in Spanish language so it’s important to know, learn, read and write in Spanish language.
- Marriage certificate: if you are applying for Peru citizenship by marriage you need to present your marriage certificate pluse a declaration of Peruvian national to confirm her/his marriage with you.
How to Get Peru citizenship?
Now let explain one by one all the ways that you can get Peru citizenship through it:
Peru citizenship by naturalization
A foreign national can obtain Peruvian citizenship if they have lived legally in Peru for two or more years.
During this time, they should become part of Peruvian society and establish ties with the country.
They are also required to learn Spanish to the extent that they can read, write, and speak the language, as it is impossible to integrate into society without knowledge of the local language.
The foreign national must have no criminal records, either in Peru or their home country.
The person seeking Peruvian citizenship must have a liveable income of at least $13,000 USD per year.
Passing the citizenship test is an essential step, and every foreign national who wishes to acquire Peruvian citizenship must successfully complete it.
Peru citizenship by marriage
If a foreign national marry to a Peruvian citizen he becomes eligible for Peruvian nationality within 2 years, in this tow years they need to live together.
Foregin national again has to learn the Spanish language and pass the citizenship test, it’s essential in all types of citizenship exempt by birth.
If you are married to a Peruvian national you have tow for tow continues years in Peru. After tow years you are eligible to apply for Peruvian citizenship, the citizenship process will take up to one year.
Peru citizenship by investment
Peru was the only country who launch citizenship by investment program but the program was ended in just one year from the public pressure.
Currently Peru don’t offer citizenship by investment but residence by investment is available. If you are own a business or something similar and generate $1.000 per month for a long time you can apply for Peru independent Means Visa.
This visa will grant you citizenship in tow years but you need to spend at least 6 months per year in Peru. After you complete your tow years in Peru you can submit your citizenship application.
In most cases it can take up to 1 year in Peru to result your citizenship application. Your citizenship will be forwarded to the president of Peru and he should approve it.
Peru citizenship by birth
According to the Constitution of Peru, a baby born in Peru is granted Peruvian nationality, regardless of the parents’ citizenship. Even if both parents are foreigners, the baby automatically acquires Peruvian nationality.
After obtaining the baby’s birth certificate, the parents can register their child with the civil registry to receive his or her identity card.
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Foreign parents of the child may also apply for Peruvian citizenship, but they must have lived in Peru for at least two years before applying.
How to apply for Peru citizenship?
When you meet all the requirements now you can plan to apply for Peru citizenship, first of all you need these documents:
- Birth certificate
- Bank statement
- Proof of address
- Passport
- Residence permit
- Clean criminal record
- Health declaration
- Ability co communicate in Spanish
- A citizenship request letter to president
Now you need to visit the immigration authorities in Peru, they will guide you how to submit your application.
In most cases your documents will be send to interior minstery if approval was granted it will be sent for final decision to the president.
This process can take anywhere between 3 months to 1 year.
Peru citizenship benefits
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You will be able to live in Peru for the rest of your life, with access to free education and healthcare for life.
You can obtain a Peruvian passport, which is considered strong. Peruvian citizens can visit more than 148 countries without a visa, including Schengen countries.
By obtaining Peruvian nationality, you will likely become proficient in Spanish, which is the official language of most South and Central American countries, giving you more opportunities.
