Peru Visa & Policy Updates
Peru introduced the e-SAMI online portal on August 24 to digitize visa workflows and multi-entry issuance. However, system outages and staffing constraints have increased processing times to 70 business days. While Migraciones pilots biometric chip-based residency cards for minors, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs is conducting a 24-month review to modernize digital nomad and tourist regulations.
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Peru replaced legacy visa workflows with e-SAMI online portals on Aug. 24
Peru has introduced its new Integrated Migration Administration System (e-SAMI) and an electronic visa portal to process applications online. The digital system will phase in online issuance for multiple visa categories, cutting the need for in-person consulate visits. Travelers and remote workers will eventually manage visa requests and extensions through the unified portal.
Peru visa processing slows to 70 days as Migraciones backlogs grow
A major electronic system outage and staffing constraints have pushed in-country visa processing times in Peru to 50 to 70 business days. Foreign residents, expats and digital nomads face renewal delays of four weeks or more and should submit paperwork well in advance. The prolonged backlogs create significant uncertainty for anyone planning work or residence status changes.
Peru plans 250,000 biometric Carné de Extranjería cards, starting with foreign minors
Peru began issuing a chip-based Carné de Extranjería on July 20 in a pilot for foreign minors at two Lima offices. Police can verify the card in real time, and Migraciones plans to print about 250,000 of them before a gradual rollout to all residents.
Peru launches 24 month review of digital nomad and tourist rules
The Peruvian Ministry of Foreign Affairs has launched a specialized working group to modernize the country's immigration framework. This initiative aims to update regulations governing foreign residency and border controls, potentially impacting future visa requirements for expats and digital nomads.