ChipW
Active memberAmerican expat in Peru
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American
Lives in Arequipa
Speaks English (1st language) Spanish (conversational at best)
Registration: 27 November 2020
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Good value residency fixers by jonxxon
Hello there,I have received all-inclusive offers to help with temporary residence permit (excluding the work that happens in the home country) from about $1000 and up. It seems the difference between them is mostly in the wrapping.Can you recommend ...
I've seen some of that Elias guy's posts and he often comes across as arrogant and rude, as well as in private messages with me.Dude, I simply provided copy/pasted quotes from the migraciones website, why are you so freakin' offended by that? Read More
Good value residency fixers by jonxxon
Hello there,I have received all-inclusive offers to help with temporary residence permit (excluding the work that happens in the home country) from about $1000 and up. It seems the difference between them is mostly in the wrapping.Can you recommend ...
@elias caceresThe following comes from the PY migraciones website (migraciones.gov.py/residencia-temporal/): • Todos los documentos en idioma extranjero deberán estar traducidos al español por un traductor público ... Read More
Good value residency fixers by jonxxon
Hello there,I have received all-inclusive offers to help with temporary residence permit (excluding the work that happens in the home country) from about $1000 and up. It seems the difference between them is mostly in the wrapping.Can you recommend ...
Just last night I was chatting via Telegram with a woman with the initials DR about her doing my residency process and she wants US$1280. I would be leary about using her, though, she misunderstood me many times and didn't/doesn't know the ... Read More
Finally arrived in Encarnacion by ChipW
After several backpacking journeys of South America including 3 visits to Paraguay, and Encarnacion in particular, I am now in town and looking for a place to live. So, any other expats here in Enc? Would be great to meet-n-greet.I will also want to ...
There are expats in Enc but few obviously visit this forum. :( Read More
Finally arrived in Encarnacion by ChipW
After several backpacking journeys of South America including 3 visits to Paraguay, and Encarnacion in particular, I am now in town and looking for a place to live. So, any other expats here in Enc? Would be great to meet-n-greet.I will also want to ...
Ok, it would be nice to hear from some expats who live in this town. I do understand, since I'm also an expat now for 11+ years, that most expats tend to stay away from pretty much everyone, but still, people - coffee? Chat? What's the problems? (it ... Read More
Finally arrived in Encarnacion
After several backpacking journeys of South America including 3 visits to Paraguay, and Encarnacion in particular, I am now in town and looking for a place to live. So, any other expats here in Enc? Would be great to meet-n-greet.I will also want to ... Read More
TR process by Mendac
Hola,Phil from the UK. I’m in PY from the 20th. September 2024 for three weeks to start the process of TR. I’ve found a lawyer, Jeronimo, from Paraguay Residency. He seems OK unless anyone knows any different. As I understand the TR ...
@elias caceresI will be in Paraguay again, for the 3rd time, probably in January or February, and will be looking to live in the Encarnacion area. I will be interested in getting a retirement visa by whatever name they call it. Is this something you ... Read More
Young African American Veteran moving to Arequipa by ChosenExpat
Hey all, I have had enough of America, got my permanent income has a former vet and am ready to make the move. I have been extremely learning Spanish, and have been looking into getting a rentista visa. I am happy and excited to be making this move.
Well, I'm heading out on another backpacking trip - Chile, Argentina, Paraguay, Uruguay, and Brazil. The apartment I'm in will be available as of this week. Read More
Young African American Veteran moving to Arequipa by ChosenExpat
Hey all, I have had enough of America, got my permanent income has a former vet and am ready to make the move. I have been extremely learning Spanish, and have been looking into getting a rentista visa. I am happy and excited to be making this move.
@trentgh7 Hi Trentgh7, when is soon? Read More
3 imports per year limit?
I have not yet received my cedula for Peru, and today received a message that the Aduana allows foreigners with no RUC number only 3 imports per year. Really? Read More
Young African American Veteran moving to Arequipa by ChosenExpat
Hey all, I have had enough of America, got my permanent income has a former vet and am ready to make the move. I have been extremely learning Spanish, and have been looking into getting a rentista visa. I am happy and excited to be making this move.
Getting the rentista visa is not at all difficult if you follow the instructions on the LimaEasy website. Before you leave the US get your documents apostilled, that way when you are in Peru you only need to get the translations/apostillos. And as ... Read More
How to get a tourist visa by Chris32111
I reside in south florida i have a family member who wants to come visit for a big family function what are the steps in order for her to get a travel visa for 10-14 days? She has a valid passport. how long of a process it is ? if anyone can ...
Just a note: the Peru entry stamp is not extended in country, you have to leave and return thereby receiving a new entry stamp that you hope will be for 90 days. I was given only 30 days. But in my case that didn't matter as I started the process of ... Read More
Visa confusion by Catfish27
Hola.I am thinking of retiring in the Cuzco area of Peru and am puzzled about the Visa process. My understanding is that I need to have lived in Peru for at least a year before I am eligible for residency, and yet a temporary visa is good for only ...
Check the LimaEasy website for an article, actually a series of articles, that will take you through the process step-by-step. It's not difficult, just a bit time consuming for certain things - such as documents that you need from the home country. ... Read More
Immigration Lawyer Arequipa by Freeroamer4
Hello,I'm retired living in the US. Am considering retirement in Arequipa Peru and would like to start with a 2 or 3 week visit in the Fall or early Spring of next year. If things go well I'd like to hire an Immigration Lawyer possibly while I'm ...
I am doing it myself and so far so good and has been surprisingly easy. If you're still in the States get your SS (if you're getting social security) benefits letter and your police record, get them apostilled, and bring them with you to Peru. That ... Read More
internet in my apartment
I tried to get Claro internet in my apartment but without a carnet they won't give me a contract. Is there any other ISP that will work with me sin carnet? I hate the idea of sharing out my phone data or borrowing wifi from the neighbor, which will ... Read More