Peru: New Law Introduces Digital Nomad Visa, Shorter Validity of Local Identification Cards, Among Other Changes
November 14, 2023
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At a Glance
The government of Peru has published a Legislative Decree that, once it is effective, will introduce the following key changes, among others:
- A new Digital Nomad Visa;
- A shorter validity of Local Identification Cards for foreign residents; and
- A faster deportation process for certain foreign nationals.
These changes are expected to come into effect in the next six months with the adoption of additional legislative procedures.
The situation
The government of Peru has published a Legislative Decree that, once it is effective, will introduce a number of key changes.
A closer look
These changes include:
| New Policy | Details | Impact |
| New Digital Nomad Visa |
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The Digital Nomad Visa will offer an immigration pathway to remote workers, which is currently unavailable. |
| Shorter validity for Local Identification Cards (Carné de Extranjería or “CE”) |
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| New deportation process for certain foreign nationals |
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The decree also formalizes additional causes for deportation/expulsion; other sanctions for immigration non-compliance for foreign nationals; and requirements for inter-provincial transportation companies to check immigration documents for foreign nationals, among other less impactful changes.
Background
According to the government, the new decree aims to strengthen the current immigration system to safeguard national security and facilitate safe and orderly mobility into the country.
The creation of a new Digital Nomad Visa signals the government’s concurrent aim to attract foreign investment and talent into the country. It also follows the recent implementation of the new visa for Andean nationals to encourage immigration and trade between Andean countries.
Looking ahead
Some of these changes will come into effect once the Peruvian immigration office publishes an amended Text of Administrative Procedures, expected in the next six months.
However, for the Digital Nomad Visa to come into effect, the immigration office must additionally draft and publish new immigration regulations, which is also expected to take approximately six months but can take longer. These regulations will include further procedural details on the Digital Nomad Visa process and other process changes introduced by the new Legislative Decree.
Fragomen will report on relevant developments.
This alert is for informational purposes only. If you have any questions, please contact the global immigration professional with whom you work at Fragomen or send an email to [email protected].
