The National Superintendency of Migration and the Peruvian National Police stopped more than 500 foreign nationals during an identity check in northern Lima. Following the operation, the agency’s spokesperson, Álvaro Alcocer, explained how the law applies to those in an irregular status.
If your papers are not in order, Peruvian law subjects you to an administrative proceeding that may result in deportation from the country. This is outlined in Legislative Decree 350, the Immigration Law. But there is also a way to regularize your status: if you entered legally as a tourist and wish to engage in a specific activity, you can apply for an immigration status. To work, one of the requirements is to have a contract validated by the Ministry of Labor.
Alcocer clarified that not everyone faces the same risk. Those with family ties are protected by the principle of family unity, and refugees are exempt from immediate measures. However, enforcement is strict against those who evade border checkpoints: Peru has more than 7,000 kilometers of land border, and bypassing these checkpoints is considered a threat to security.
The numbers speak for themselves: under Legislative Decree 1582, 1,793 foreigners have been deported this year for irregular entry, disturbing public order, or refusing to identify themselves to the authorities. The mandatory removal process is expedited for those who do not qualify for exceptions.
If you find yourself in a similar situation in Spain, don’t panic. The law also provides for regularization processes, but each case is unique. The first step is to seek legal advice and avoid letting bureaucracy work against you. Don’t wing it when it comes to appointments or paperwork.
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