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Peruvian Peruvian Citizenship by Marriage

For a foreigner married to a Peruvian citizen seeking Peruvian nationality, subject to marriage and residence conditions.

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The required marriage duration and residence period must be verified on the official gob.pe page, particularly in light of changes under the new Nationality Law.

Important information

Immigration rules and fees can change. This information is for general guidance only and does not constitute legal advice. Always check the latest requirements on the official Peru government website before you apply.
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Official name
Nacionalidad peruana por matrimonio
Route type
Citizenship / marriage
Residence requirement
Minimum 2 continuous years residing in Peru while married to a Peruvian
Must be residing in the country as the spouse of a Peruvian for at least two continuous years
Marriage requirement
At least 2 years of marriage to a Peruvian citizen
Evidenced by the civil marriage certificate registered with RENIEC
Cost
S/ 204.40 (processing fee)
Paid using code 07564 at any Banco de la Nación branch or online via pagalo.pe; per the TUPA approved by Decreto Supremo N° 008-2023-IN, in force since 23 October 2023
Where to apply
Online via the Agencia Digital de Migraciones
Submitted through Mesa de Partes on the Migraciones digital platform
Processing time
Up to 30 business days
Maximum legal timeframe, subject to verification of information with public and/or private entities
Application mode
Fully online
All required documents are attached as a single PDF file
Civil status required
Full civil capacity and a valid, current carné de extranjería

Who it is for

  • Foreigners legally married to a Peruvian citizen
  • Spouses meeting the required marriage and residence conditions

Requirements

  • Valid marriage to a Peruvian citizen
  • A qualifying period of marriage and of legal residence in Peru
  • No criminal, judicial or police record as required by Migraciones

How to apply

  • Apply through Migraciones following the marriage-based nationality procedure
  • Submit marriage, residence and background documents

Documents you may need

  • Formulario PA - Nacionalización
  • Receipt number and payment date for the processing fee
  • Original civil marriage certificate registered with RENIEC, issued no more than 30 calendar days earlier, evidencing at least two years of marriage to a Peruvian
  • If married abroad: the marriage certificate registered at the Peruvian consulate, issued no more than 90 calendar days earlier and legalised by Peru's Ministry of Foreign Affairs (or registered in Peru within 90 days of arrival)
  • Original birth certificate of the Peruvian spouse
  • Plain copy of the applicant's passport
  • Evidence of family income for both spouses (e.g. payslips, professional-fee receipts, employment or service contracts, SUNAT declarations)
  • Simple sworn declaration of cohabitation and that the marriage bond subsists, signed by both spouses
  • Sworn declaration of state of health, of domicile, and of having no criminal, police or judicial record in Peru or abroad
  • Ficha de Canje Internacional issued by INTERPOL Lima (OCN) dated within the last six (6) months
  • DNI of the Peruvian spouse, whose address must match the one declared by the applicant

Frequently asked questions

  • You must have been married to a Peruvian for at least two years and have resided in Peru for a minimum of two continuous years as the spouse of a Peruvian, evidenced by a RENIEC-registered civil marriage certificate.

Official sources

For the most accurate and up-to-date information, always refer to the official government sources.

Verified against official gov.uk sources · last reviewed 2026-08-21. Information only — not legal advice.

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