Peru has just announced the creation of a new visa specifically for self-employed workers and employees working remotely: the digital nomad visa. With this initiative, the South American country joins a growing club of nations that see these workers of the future as an economic and cultural opportunity.
Features of the Peruvian digital nomad visa
New Peruvian legislation (Legislative Decree 1582) aims to facilitate the settlement of international workers working remotely for companies or clients based abroad. The digital nomad visa is designed to enable these people to live and travel freely in Peru. for one year (extendable) while benefiting from the country's often lower cost of living and unique cultural experiences.
To be eligible for this visa, several conditions must be met:
- Valid passport
- Working remotely for a company based in another country or freelancing with foreign clients
- Minimum income (amount not yet announced)
- International health insurance coverage for the duration of your stay
It is important to note that holders of this visa are not entitled to receive a salary for services rendered in Peru or for services rendered in other countries. work for a local company.
Peru, a popular destination for digital nomads
Many South American countries, such as Brazil, Brazil ColombiaEcuador, Argentina and Uruguay have already introduced similar visas, seeing digital nomads as an opportunity to diversify their economies and attract foreign residents bringing new skills and perspectives.
Peru stands out thanks to its many assets:
- Affordable cost of living
- Local infrastructures adapted to mobile workers
- A wealth of cultural and tourist attractions, including the famous Machu Picchu UNESCO World Heritage Site
- An ideal geographical location for discovering other South American countries
A new lease of life for the Peruvian economy?
By introducing this visa, the Peruvian government hopes to attract more international professionals to live there temporarily, while contributing to its economic and tourism development. Indeed, digital nomads represent a new category of travelers who can support the local economy through their daily consumption, while being less dependent on the seasonal fluctuations traditionally associated with traditional tourism.
The Peruvian digital nomad visa should be issued by the Superintendencia Nacional de Migraciones del Perú and would be valid for one year, with the possibility of renewal.
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