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michael

@pistachio

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American expat in Peru

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American

Lives in Trujillo

Speaks English / only English, arrgh!

Registration: 08 December 2010

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michael
pistachio replied to a thread
7 years ago
Nero92

bank account in peru by Nero92

Hello , I am leaving my country to Peru forever therefor i want to close all my bank accounts before i leave is there is a way to open a bank account in Peru from distance to transfer my savings before i leave my country? Thank you

michael

greetings......... I've spent some time in Lima and been around Peru.....though lately I have been in Trujillo and Huanchaco.... Gringo targeting...... this I remember was mentioned to me some years back but I know of no or heard of no one who ... Read More

michael
pistachio replied to a thread
7 years ago
Nero92

bank account in peru by Nero92

Hello , I am leaving my country to Peru forever therefor i want to close all my bank accounts before i leave is there is a way to open a bank account in Peru from distance to transfer my savings before i leave my country? Thank you

michael

Well, the weather caused catastrophic problems throughout the country. PPK was reluctant to declare a national crisis and at one time 50% of Peru was considered disaster. The ocean temps were very high and there was excessive humidity and ... Read More

michael
pistachio replied to a thread
7 years ago
Nero92

bank account in peru by Nero92

Hello , I am leaving my country to Peru forever therefor i want to close all my bank accounts before i leave is there is a way to open a bank account in Peru from distance to transfer my savings before i leave my country? Thank you

michael

personal value sounds good but don't go so far with it that their hair stands up...........I went with what I would sell things for to a second hand store,,,,generally about 30% of retail........or less for personal clothing and ... Read More

michael
pistachio replied to a thread
7 years ago
Nero92

bank account in peru by Nero92

Hello , I am leaving my country to Peru forever therefor i want to close all my bank accounts before i leave is there is a way to open a bank account in Peru from distance to transfer my savings before i leave my country? Thank you

michael

Peter..... to add............. there will be some fees at the end but I think the re evaluation of Values will be the most significant.... oh,, and realizing you are from Australia,,, well,,, I have No Idea how long the shipment takes.....but,, ... Read More

michael
pistachio replied to a thread
7 years ago
Nero92

bank account in peru by Nero92

Hello , I am leaving my country to Peru forever therefor i want to close all my bank accounts before i leave is there is a way to open a bank account in Peru from distance to transfer my savings before i leave my country? Thank you

michael

Ooooooooookay.................... Your shipper will have requirements for selection of items, packing, labeling and restrictions. These instructions are also partly the requirements to entry to Peru. There are two ports in Peru,, Lima [ Callao ] ... Read More

michael
pistachio replied to a thread
7 years ago
defuera

Opening a cool vegetarian restaruant in Arequipa by defuera

Know anyone who would like to work with us? It will be a fun place with delicious food. We are going to have live music as well. I have 15 years of experience travelling and dining in Latin America, 30 years of being vegetarian. I've developed ...

michael

Yo - Gilbert haha!..... Things in Trujillo and Huanchaco have returned to normal... Trujillo needs some road repair and there is still a lot of dust and dirt in Trujillo but not so much here in Huanchaco..... The flooding was an amazing and a ... Read More

michael
pistachio replied to a thread
7 years ago
Nero92

bank account in peru by Nero92

Hello , I am leaving my country to Peru forever therefor i want to close all my bank accounts before i leave is there is a way to open a bank account in Peru from distance to transfer my savings before i leave my country? Thank you

michael

I am going to assume that you want to take money from a Non Peruvian Account here in Peru... There are many banks with ATM but they are relegated to the Peruvian Banking System. The only one I know of that will allow cross talk to International ... Read More

michael
pistachio replied to a thread
7 years ago
Nero92

bank account in peru by Nero92

Hello , I am leaving my country to Peru forever therefor i want to close all my bank accounts before i leave is there is a way to open a bank account in Peru from distance to transfer my savings before i leave my country? Thank you

michael

here are some immigration websites: http://www.expatperu.com/ioffices.php https://www.migraciones.gob.pe/ Yes,, there have been some changes in rules and requirements...... Read More

michael
pistachio replied to a thread
7 years ago
Nero92

bank account in peru by Nero92

Hello , I am leaving my country to Peru forever therefor i want to close all my bank accounts before i leave is there is a way to open a bank account in Peru from distance to transfer my savings before i leave my country? Thank you

michael

It is Typical to get mis information, conflicting information and no information from Peruvian offices on administrative processes, rules and procedures. Your bank checks should be made out to you and possibly marked 'for deposit only' On ... Read More

michael
pistachio replied to a thread
7 years ago
Nero92

bank account in peru by Nero92

Hello , I am leaving my country to Peru forever therefor i want to close all my bank accounts before i leave is there is a way to open a bank account in Peru from distance to transfer my savings before i leave my country? Thank you

michael

Private Health Insurance is available, here are Three Companies that provide: Rimac La Positiva Pacifico Plans are Similar with small variations. There are usually three levels of coverage to choose from largely based on what clinics you can go for ... Read More

michael
pistachio replied to a thread
7 years ago
russpeters

Carnet de Extranjeria (Foreigner ID Card) by russpeters

I know all about the process based on being married to a Peruvian which is a real pain to get all the documents together, but what about becoming a resident based on making an investment? I was told that the process involves setting up a legal ...

michael

I understand Exactly. I did say they are Not bearer bonds because they are made out to you, not made out to "cash" ok, and, they are not currency. That aside, I was surprised when I discovered that checks were not used in Peru, really it ... Read More

michael
pistachio replied to a thread
7 years ago
russpeters

Carnet de Extranjeria (Foreigner ID Card) by russpeters

I know all about the process based on being married to a Peruvian which is a real pain to get all the documents together, but what about becoming a resident based on making an investment? I was told that the process involves setting up a legal ...

michael

ok,, progress,,,,, good........ solves the issue...... You may have to sign a document at the bank attesting to the origin of the funds.... [ huge concerns about money laundering here ] you might want to update any and all vaccinations before you ... Read More

michael
pistachio replied to a thread
7 years ago
Nero92

bank account in peru by Nero92

Hello , I am leaving my country to Peru forever therefor i want to close all my bank accounts before i leave is there is a way to open a bank account in Peru from distance to transfer my savings before i leave my country? Thank you

michael

ok,,,, so,, married is better.... well,,,,,,,,, hmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm LoL! so... just be sure about the Tax Status.....and I will say.... Rentista works Perfectly !! if you find the married way has any particular negative implications....it is a ... Read More

michael
pistachio replied to a thread
7 years ago
Nero92

bank account in peru by Nero92

Hello , I am leaving my country to Peru forever therefor i want to close all my bank accounts before i leave is there is a way to open a bank account in Peru from distance to transfer my savings before i leave my country? Thank you

michael

ok,, I think we are caught up.... but for clarification............. """""2) About visas...as an Aussie, we are not required to have an "entry visa" into Peru...I can stay for up to 6 months if I was just ... Read More

michael
pistachio replied to a thread
7 years ago
russpeters

Carnet de Extranjeria (Foreigner ID Card) by russpeters

I know all about the process based on being married to a Peruvian which is a real pain to get all the documents together, but what about becoming a resident based on making an investment? I was told that the process involves setting up a legal ...

michael

It is best to check what electronic banking will work from there to here........ for instance... you cannot initiate a wire transfer from the point of reception,, you must be in person at the point of sending..... so,,, best to check so you ... Read More