Vice President of Peru Salary

Benefits

• ✓Official residence at the Government Palace [citation:15]
• ✓State-provided security detail
• ✓Official vehicle with driver
• ✓Health insurance coverage through state programs
• ✓Pension contributions under applicable state scheme
• ✓Travel allowances for official domestic and international duties
• ✓Communication expenses coverage
• ✓Access to state facilities and services
• ✓Diplomatic privileges for international engagements
• ✓Representation and hospitality allowance

Allowances

• •Official travel per diem for domestic and international duties
• •Vehicle and fuel allowance
• •Representation and hospitality allowance

Bonuses

• ★No performance bonuses are provided for the Vice President position

Description

Peru has two Vice Presidents: the First Vice President and the Second Vice President, who are elected on the same ticket as the President for a five-year term [citation:10][citation:15]. Their primary constitutional role is to replace the President in case of death, permanent or temporary incapacity, resignation, or removal from office [citation:10][citation:15]. The First Vice President is first in the line of succession, followed by the Second Vice President, and then the President of Congress [citation:10]. Both offices are currently vacant [citation:10][citation:15].

Key Duties

• Replace the President in case of death, permanent or temporary incapacity, resignation, or removal from office [citation:10][citation:15]
• Assume the presidency during the President's temporary absence from the country [citation:14][citation:18]
• Participate in Council of Ministers sessions with voice but no vote [citation:14]
• Promulgate laws and constitutional reform laws during the President's absence [citation:14]
• Serve as part of the Presidential Office [citation:14]
• Support the President in executing the duties of the executive branch
• Represent the administration at official functions and diplomatic events
• Undertake special assignments and policy initiatives at the President's direction
• Maintain a presence in the National Congress to support legislative initiatives
• Provide advice and counsel to the President on key policy matters

Responsibilities

• Ensuring the continuity of government as the immediate successor to the President [citation:10]
• Exercising executive authority during the President's temporary or permanent absence [citation:14]
• Advancing the President's policy agenda in the legislative branch
• Representing Peru in international engagements when designated
• Supporting the President's national security and foreign policy objectives
• Maintaining the trust and confidence of the President

Qualifications

• Must be a Peruvian citizen by birth (naturalized citizens are not eligible) [citation:13][citation:14]
• Must be at least 35 years of age at the time of candidacy [citation:13][citation:14]
• Must be in full exercise of civil rights [citation:13][citation:14]
• Must not have any criminal sanctions or civil incapacity declarations [citation:13][citation:14]
• Must be elected on the same ticket as the President [citation:10][citation:15]
• Must meet the same qualifications required to be President [citation:10]
• Must not be disqualified by any other constitutional provision
• Must be registered to vote

Eligibility

• Must be a Peruvian citizen by birth [citation:13][citation:14]
• Must be at least 35 years of age [citation:13][citation:14]
• Must be in full exercise of civil rights [citation:13][citation:14]
• Must be elected on the same ticket as the President [citation:10][citation:15]
• Must not have been convicted of a crime
• Must not be disqualified under the Constitution

Education

There are no constitutional educational requirements for the Vice President of Peru. In practice, all recent Vice Presidents have held university degrees, often in law, engineering, or public administration. The 2026 candidates for First and Second Vice President hold various professional qualifications, including business administration and agricultural work [citation:2][citation:11]. Higher education is expected but not a formal legal prerequisite for the office.

Experience

The Vice President typically has extensive experience in government, business, or public service. Most recent Vice Presidents have served in Congress, as ministers, or in senior executive branch positions before assuming the office. Presidential candidates often select running mates with complementary experience to balance the ticket. The role itself is largely ceremonial, with the Vice President's influence depending on the President's willingness to delegate responsibilities [citation:4][citation:32].

How to Become

1) Meet the constitutional eligibility requirements: be a Peruvian citizen by birth, at least 35 years old, and in full exercise of civil rights [citation:13][citation:14]. 2) Build a career in public service, government, business, or a relevant professional field. 3) Gain prominence within a major political party through service, advocacy, or governance. 4) Be selected by a presidential nominee as their running mate [citation:10]. 5) Win the general election as part of a presidential ticket. 6) Take the oath of office on July 28 following the election [citation:13][citation:14].

Selection Process

1) Presidential candidates from major parties select running mates for the First and Second Vice Presidencies [citation:10]. 2) The party convention formally nominates the Vice Presidential candidates. 3) The candidates campaign alongside the presidential nominee in the general election. 4) The ticket that receives the most votes is elected. 5) The Vice Presidents-elect are sworn into office on July 28 following the election [citation:13][citation:14]. 6) The Vice Presidents serve a five-year term alongside the President [citation:10][citation:15].