Peru mandates 18-year age limit for citizenship applicants

The Peruvian government has confirmed that foreign nationals must be at least 18 years old to qualify for citizenship through naturalization. This requirement applies to all foreign nationals residing in Peru, regardless of their country of origin.

Each applicant's eligibility is further determined by their immigration status at the time of application. The naturalization process, which allows foreigners to acquire Peruvian nationality, is administered by the National Superintendency of Migration, known locally as Migraciones.

Applicants must meet the age threshold of 18 years alongside other immigration-based criteria before their application can be considered. The specific requirements depend on the applicant's current immigration status in Peru.

The government has made the full details of the naturalization process available through its official portal, where prospective applicants can review the conditions that apply to their particular circumstances before submitting a request.