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RENIEC Expands Senior Benefit With ‘No Caduca’ DNI as Peru Shifts to DNIe 3.0

Voters are urged to update address and documents by October 14 to be correctly listed for the April 2026 elections.

Overview

  • Peruvians aged 60 and over can now request a DNI marked “No caduca,” removing future renewal requirements and receiving preferential attention at RENIEC offices.
  • Since August 28, RENIEC issues only the DNI electrónico 3.0, which includes a cryptographic chip, QR code and roughly 64 security features for stronger identity verification.
  • Blue and yellow DNIs remain valid until their printed expiration and will be accepted for voting in 2026 if they are current, with no penalty for keeping a valid older format.
  • Reported costs are S/30 for the conventional DNI and S/41 for the electronic version, with processing commonly around 10 business days and payments available through Banco de la Nación or Págalo.pe.
  • A free DNIe 3.0 campaign on September 25 in Breña and Carmen de la Legua offers first issuance, renewals, duplicates and address updates for minors and adults 60+, with online pre‑registration required and limited slots.