Documents Needed to Obtain Work Permit and Resident Visa

IMPORTANT :  ALL OF YOUR DOCUMENTS  MUST HAVE THE
SAME NAME AND SIGNATURE AS IN YOUR PASSPORT

You will be coming to Lima on a Tourist Visa

The following documents are needed to obtain your Work Permit and Resident Visa :

• Passport (valid through August 2012, must have at least three consecutive blank pages).
• Original Diploma of your Bachelor or Master Degree, authenticated by the corresponding Peruvian Consulate.
• Teaching Credential (simple photocopy).

If you are married, you may also need :

• Original Marriage Certificate (if spouse is your dependent or if your diploma is written under your maiden name) authenticated by the Peruvian Consulate
• Original Children’s Birth Certificates (if applicable) authenticated by the Peruvian Consulate
• Children’s Adoption Decree of Letter of Guardianship (if applicable) authenticated by the Peruvian Consulate

You may find the list of Peruvian Consulates at the following link:
http://www.rree.gob.pe/portal/misrree.nsf/B4EA6179F4DD8AA705256E190072AD04