Country guide · Latin America
Veterans in Peru
An indefinite rentista residency at USD 1,000 a month, with the best care concentrated in Lima.
Residency
Rentista
USD 1,000/mo pension
Status
Indefinite
No dependent add-on
VA presence
None
FMP reimbursement
Time zone
UTC-5
Currency: sol
Entering Peru
Tourist stays are granted at the officer's discretion.
Long-stay and retirement visas
- Rentista: permanent passive income or a pension of at least USD 1,000/month. The residency is indefinite.
VA care and benefits in Peru
No VA facilities. Foreign Medical Program reimbursement.
Healthcare
Clínica Anglo Americana, Ricardo Palma and Delgado in Lima. Limited outside the capital.
Where veterans live
- Lima (Miraflores, Barranco): Best healthcare in the country.
- Arequipa: Sunny, lower cost.
- Cusco / Sacred Valley: Scenic, but at high altitude.
Cost of living
Roughly USD 1,200–1,800 a month. Costs vary a lot by city and lifestyle. Health insurance is not included.
Money, language and time
Peruvian sol (PEN) · Spanish · UTC-5
Buying property
Allowed, except within 50 km of borders.
Watch out for
Express kidnappings, and remote border areas with the highest advisory level.
Veteran organizations
None confirmed. See veteran organizations abroad.
Last reviewed November 2026. See something out of date? Tell us.