Immigration to Peru from Russia in 2024

Peru is among the most underrated countries for emigration from Russia. Its economy is developing intensively, which provides excellent conditions for entrepreneurs. In addition, the country has a low cost of living, warm climate and easy-to-implement immigration programmes. Based on feedback from Russians, anyone who speaks Spanish can move there to live. 

Residence permit, residence permit and citizenship in Peru  

To immigrate to Peru, you must obtain a residence permit. A residence permit can be issued upon arrival in the country. For natives of Russia, there is no need to open a visa to enter the state. A residence permit can be acquired for the following purposes:  

• Employment;  

• Study;  

• Investment;  

• Conducting scientific research;  

• Family reunification.  

To continue the immigration process, many Russian residents, according to reviews, apply for a Peruvian passport. In this state, dual citizenship is allowed. Thanks to this, Russians do not need to give up their native passport. There are two immigration programmes available for Russians to obtain Peruvian citizenship – standard naturalisation and simplified, through marriage. 

After living in Peru for two years with a resident in a conjugal relationship, you can apply for a passport. To obtain citizenship under the standard naturalisation programme, you must have been in the country for at least three years. You also need to be employed or studying at one of the state’s universities, and prove sufficient Spanish language proficiency. To apply for a passport under any of the immigration programmes, you need to provide officials with these documents:  

• Passport;  

• Birth certificate;  

• Certificate of income;  

• A statement of no debts;  

• Interpol certificate;  

• Declaration of health, home address and criminal record. 

Pros and cons  

Immigration to Peru from Russia has its advantages and disadvantages. You can learn more about them from the reviews of Russian immigrants who have moved there. According to their opinions, the positive and negative sides of moving and living in this state for Russians are presented in the table below: 

 Based on the above table, Peru cannot be called an ideal place to move from Russia. Nevertheless, the country is actively developing, and it is easy to find here prospects for the realisation of any life plans. Immigration programmes are notable for their simplicity, so the move takes minimum time and effort. 

Reviews from immigrants to Peru  

Below we have analysed the reviews about immigration to Peru published on well-known Runet sites. Based on the experience of immigrants from Russia, it is much easier to determine how comfortable this country is for moving under one of the immigration programmes and living.  

 ‘I got married after graduating from university, and decided to move from Russia to Peru, to my spouse’s home country. Her parents bought us a house in Lima, I applied for a residence permit and then my new life began. At first it was not easy to get used to it, but after about 3-4 months I adapted. I found a job in my speciality, and I like living here. Three years after immigration, I applied for citizenship under the simplified naturalisation programme. There were no problems at all with registration. Except that it was difficult to collect the documents. Six months after submitting the application I took the oath and received my passport.’

Andrey Muravyev, 28, financial analyst.  

It follows from the review that immigration to Peru under the marriage programme is quite easy. The processing takes about six months, and this is average compared to similar procedures in other states. 

The review suggests that immigration to Peru under the marriage programme is quite easy. The processing takes about six months and this is average compared to similar procedures in other states.  

‘My immigration to Peru took place in 2023. I found a job there as an engineer when I read reviews of immigrants from Russia. I talked to one of them, he introduced me to his boss and after an interview I got the position. When immigrating, it was easy to get the documents, but getting to Interpol was a bit difficult. There are always big queues there. I like living here, people are friendly and talkative. The main thing is that there is no discriminatory attitude because I am from Russia. In two years I will get a passport under the naturalisation programme.’

Semyon Glebov, 30 years old, engineer.  

The above review also describes the immigration process as quite simple, although there are certain nuances. In order to obtain a residence permit, it is necessary to apply to various authorities, which can be inconvenient. According to the review, the Russian liked living in the state, and in this respect there are no complaints.  

The conclusion is that Peru is a worthy destination for a quick move from Russia. To obtain citizenship under any of the available programmes is not very difficult. And the possibility of retaining a Russian passport, according to numerous reviews, is a great advantage of immigrating to this state.