It’s not possible to get legal recognition for your same-sex relationship in Peru.

You may be able to get married or register a civil partnership at the British embassy in Peru.
 
[Make an appointment at the embassy in Lima](https://www.book-consular-appointment.service.gov.uk/TimeSelection?location=125&service=10). You’ll need to have been in Peru for at least 7 full days before your appointment.
 
##What documents you’ll need

At the appointment, you and your partner will both need to bring:

- proof of residence, such as an employer’s letter or a bank statement
- your passport

If either of you have been divorced, widowed or in a civil partnership before, you’ll also need either:
 
- a [decree absolute or final order](/copy-decree-absolute-final-order)
- the [death certificate](/order-copy-birth-death-marriage-certificate) for a deceased husband, wife or civil partner

##What you need to do

At the appointment, you and your partner will need to sign a declaration that you’re legally entitled to marry or enter into a civil partnership.

The embassy will then give you a notice of registration. Once you've paid the registration fee, the notice will be displayed publicly for 14 days.


As long as nobody raises an objection, you can then get married or enter into a civil partnership up to 3 months after you gave notice.
 
You’ll need to bring two witnesses to your ceremony at the embassy. The witnesses will need to bring a photo ID, such as a passport or a driver’s licence.
 
You’ll need to pay a fee to register your marriage or civil partnership and a fee for your marriage or civil partnership certificate.
 
##Naturalisation of your partner if they move to the UK
 
Your partner can apply to [become a British citizen](/becoming-a-british-citizen/if-your-spouse-is-a-british-citizen) once they’ve lived in the UK for 3 years.
 
## Fees
 
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You normally have to pay fees for consular services in the local currency - these are shown in the list of [consular fees for Peru](/government/publications/peru-consular-fees).
 
You can pay by cash or credit card, but not by personal cheque.

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