Peru Visa from Thailand
Thai passports need a consular visa for Peru. Investor (USD 30k), Rentista (USD 1,000/mo), Work, Family, and Student categories all lead to Carné de Extranjería and Permanent Residence after 3 years. We handle Apostille Hague + sworn Spanish translation + Peruvian Embassy Bangkok filing + Migraciones follow-up.
Quick Answer
Visitor, investor and rentista routes each have separate evidence requirements. Residence routes rely on income or investment documents in Spanish, often with legalisation. Fees, visa-free rules and processing times change often, so confirm the current figures with the embassy or official portal before you apply. We prepare and translate documents; we do not guarantee a decision.
Categories
| Category | Use | Fee | Validity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist | Consular Bangkok | Set by the embassy — verify the current rate | Up to 183d/yr |
| Business | Meetings/conferences | Set by the embassy — verify the current rate | 183d/yr |
| Student | PUCP/UNMSM/UPC | Set by the embassy — verify the current rate | 1 yr renewable |
| Work + Carné | MoL contract, 20 % cap | Set by the embassy — verify the current rate | 1 yr renewable |
| Investor | USD 30k Peruvian co | Set by the embassy — verify the current rate | 1 yr → 3 yr Perm |
| Rentista | USD 1,000/mo passive | Set by the embassy — verify the current rate | 1 yr renewable |
| Familiar | Peruvian spouse/family | Set by the embassy — verify the current rate | 1 yr → Perm |
| Permanent | After 3 yr residence | Set by the embassy — verify the current rate | Indefinite |
Document legalization we handle
- Apostille Hague at MOFA Thailand — Peru is a Hague party since 2010.
- Sworn Spanish translation by Traductor Público Juramentado (Colegio de Traductores del Perú).
- Police clearance from Royal Thai Police + Apostille — mandatory for all residence categories.
- Carné de Extranjería appointment at Migraciones (Lima or Cusco) within 30d of arrival.
FAQ
- Do Thai passport holders need a visa for Peru?
- Yes. Consular tourist visa at Embassy of Peru Bangkok (Glas Haus Bldg, Sukhumvit 25) — USD 30, 183d/year single or multiple entry at consul's discretion. Work, study, residence: consular category, then Carné de Extranjería from Migraciones after arrival.
- Work visa & residence?
- Employer files Contrato de Trabajo de Personal Extranjero, approved by Ministerio de Trabajo. Foreign worker cap: 20 % of total staff, 30 % of total payroll (exemptions for specialized/managerial). Salary matches Peruvian equivalent. Consular visa → arrival → Carné de Extranjería from Migraciones. 1-yr renewable, path to Permanent after 3 yr.
- Investor & Rentista?
- Investor: USD 30,000+ in Peruvian company registered at SUNAT + business plan approved by Migraciones. Rentista: passive foreign income USD 1,000/mo + USD 500 per dependent. Both grant 1-yr renewable residence, Carné de Extranjería, path to Permanent after 3 yr, citizenship after 2 yr of Permanent (very fast).
- Family & spouse?
- Peruvian spouse/child/parent sponsors Familiar de Residente. Marriage registered at RENIEC + Apostille + translated. Immediate residence, faster path to citizenship (2 yr of marriage + residence in Peru).
- Student & Digital Nomad?
- Student: acceptance from SUNEDU-licensed university (PUCP, UNMSM, UPC, ESAN). Peru has no dedicated Digital Nomad visa (as of 2026); DN typically use tourist 183d or Rentista. Popular hubs: Lima (Miraflores, Barranco), Cusco, Arequipa.
- Timeline & our service?
- Fees depend on the documents, destination and urgency. Send your documents for a written quote after review — no prices are published. Any government or embassy fees are set by the authority; verify them directly before filing.
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- Immigration Bureau — visas, 90-day reporting, TM.30— Immigration Bureau
- Thai e-Visa Official Portal— MFA Thailand
- Thailand Digital Arrival Card (TDAC)— Immigration Bureau
- Department of Employment — work permits for foreigners— Department of Employment
- Board of Investment (BOI) / LTR Visa— Thailand Board of Investment
- Department of Consular Affairs — document legalisation— Ministry of Foreign Affairs
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Frequently asked questions
- What is the DTV and who realistically qualifies?
- The Destination Thailand Visa is a five-year multiple-entry visa allowing stays of up to 180 days per entry, extendable once per entry by a further 180 days at an immigration office. It targets remote workers employed or contracted outside Thailand, freelancers with foreign clients, and participants in Thai soft-power activities such as Muay Thai training, cooking courses or medical treatment, and it requires evidence of the amount set by the authority (check the current notice) in available funds.
- How is the LTR visa different from the DTV?
- The Long-Term Resident visa is a ten-year visa administered by the Board of Investment for wealthy global citizens, wealthy pensioners, work-from-Thailand professionals and highly skilled professionals, and it bundles a digital work permit, a flat 17% personal income tax rate for the skilled-professional category and annual instead of 90-day reporting. The DTV is cheaper and faster but grants no work permit for Thai-sourced work and no tax privileges.
- Can I work in Thailand on a tourist or DTV visa?
- No — any work performed inside Thailand requires a work permit or an equivalent digital work authorization, regardless of where the employer or client is located. The DTV is intended for work delivered to foreign employers and clients; taking on Thai clients or a Thai employer requires switching to a Non-B or LTR pathway with proper authorization.
- What most often causes a Schengen or UK visa refusal from Thailand?
- The dominant causes are weak evidence of ties to Thailand, bank statements that show a sudden unexplained deposit shortly before filing, inconsistencies between the application form and supporting documents, insufficient or non-compliant travel insurance, and an itinerary that does not match the stated purpose. Refusals are recorded, so a re-application must directly address the refusal ground rather than simply resubmit the same file.
