Peruvian nationality by naturalisation
Ley 26574; new Ley 32421 pending · Official name: Solicitar la nacionalidad peruana por naturalización
Adults with at least 2 consecutive years of legal residence in Peru can apply to Migraciones for naturalisation, pass an evaluation exam and show income of at least 10 UIT or S/ 55,000.00 a year. A new Nationality Law (Ley 32421, announced 16 Aug 2025) raises residence to 5 continuous years and marriage-based nationality to 4 years of marriage; it takes effect the day after its regulation is published.
Life in Peru
Finance
3
Currency
Peruvian Sol
PEN
Peruvian Sol
Cost of living
54
Price level · US = 100
World Bank price levels, 2025
Tax
8–30%
Income tax (national)
VAT (IGV + IPM) 18% · social security 13%
Rates 8%, 14%, 17%, 20%, 30% on combined net employment income by UIT band; 30% above 45 UIT. Deduction of 7 UIT plus up to 3 UIT.
Living
1
Happiness
#70 of 145 countries
World Happiness Report 2025
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Who it’s for
Foreign residents of Peru aged 18 or over with at least 2 consecutive years of legal residence.
Eligibility
Age 18 and 2 consecutive years of legal residence
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2 consecutive years
Residence needed
- Counted under article 63 of the DL 1350 regulation
- Time abroad counts only if Migraciones authorised it
- Applicants must be age 18 (per requirement title)
Official wording
At least 2 consecutive years of legal residence before applying, counted under article 63 of the DL 1350 regulation, unless Migraciones authorised time abroad. A current carné de extranjería or Foreign Ministry ID is needed.
Income of at least 10 UIT or S/ 55,000.00 a year
Sign in to check this route against your profileShow gross annual income that lets you live independently, of at least 10 UIT or S/ 55,000.00 a year.
Income to show per year
- Minimum income
- S/ 55,000.00
- Minimum income (UIT)
- 10 UIT
- Religious applicants submit a sworn statement of support instead
Official wording
Gross annual income allowing the person to live independently; religious applicants submit a sworn statement of support instead.
Evaluation exam
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Official wording
The applicant must pass the evaluation exam and keep meeting the conditions during the procedure.
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