Peru's Reniec launches nationwide campaign for free electronic ID cards

Peru's National Registry of Identification and Civil Status (Reniec) has launched a major campaign to provide free electronic National Identity Documents (DNIe) to vulnerable citizens nationwide. The initiative aims to eradicate undocumented status and promote the use of the DNIe.

The campaign, which runs from July 14 to July 19, is part of the National Identity for All Plan 2026-2028. Reniec seeks to bring its services closer to those most in need, addressing issues of documentation and access to state services.

The free DNIe issuance is exclusively for citizens identified as vulnerable. This group includes newborns, children, adolescents, the elderly, individuals with disabilities, people living in poverty or extreme poverty, and members of indigenous or native communities.

Details regarding specific locations, operating hours, and required documentation for the campaign vary by department. Citizens can access this information through an Excel document available via a provided link, which categorizes the data by region, province, and district. Reniec also highlights its virtual services, allowing citizens to generate payment tickets for various procedures through platforms like Yape and Agent BCP, including requesting duplicate DNI blue to electronic and DNIe.