Russ
@russpeters
American expat in Peru
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About me
American
Lives in Los Angeles & Barranca, Peru
Speaks English, Spanish, Portuguese
Registration: 06 October 2012
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Rentista Visa, I have questions by ChipW
So, I found the info for the Rentista Visa on the gob.pe site but I still have questions because it appears to be too easy.I see no mention of any documents needing to be apostilled. Is this correct, it is not needed?Only a 'simple copy' of a ...
Chip is correct, i had to have a service in DC get my SSA statement apostilled and then certified in Lima, Police report in Lima involved dental inventory and sending a form with $25 check to FBI in DC. Then a road block: No Carnet yet can not open ... Read More
Import taxes in Peru by justbloom
I'm moving back to Peru after many years absence, (I'm a US citizen and my husband is a Peruvian citizen). We never registered our marriage 40+ years ago with the Peruvian Consulate in the States, so I did do that earlier this year while ...
Like I explained do not get involved in importing a vehicle. In 2013, I did an exhausive investigation in my search for a 4x4 SUV in Lima, and ended up buying a new 2012 Ford Expedition and I would not replace it for anything. I later sold a 1992 ... Read More
Import taxes in Peru by justbloom
I'm moving back to Peru after many years absence, (I'm a US citizen and my husband is a Peruvian citizen). We never registered our marriage 40+ years ago with the Peruvian Consulate in the States, so I did do that earlier this year while ...
Prior to purchasing a new car in Lima, I met with an import agency in Callao and asked for an estimate of costs to ship a used model from Miami. The estimate had many cost components and would cost more than the same model if purchased used in Peru. ... Read More
Opening a bank account in Peru by Julien
Hi all, is it difficult for expats to open a bank account in Peru ? Which documents are required to open a bank account in Peru ? How long does it take to open it ? Is there any restriction for expats regarding the services (loans for ...
Residency question: A lawyer is not needed nor are any of the hustlers hanging around at the corner coffee shop. You need to print out the policies & procedures on the ministry's web site, select the appropriate basis for your application ... Read More
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 ...
Hi, Thanks Pistacio... Let's hope someone is willing to go to Digemin & wait in lines to ask about this. Last year I asked in the airport what out of country limitation was on my file. The official said none just that the screen shows my ... Read More
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 ...
My carnet de extranjería rentista says It nerver Expires so I would assume my status is "permanent" resident. Therefore I can be out of the country for a maximum period of 365 days. Which I have heard is the same for US green card ... Read More
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 ...
A good point Laura. Actually I encountered two major difficulties: Social Security statement required a supervisor to stamp and sign it which I did not mention. The next obstacle was in Lima they wanted proof that the money would be received by me ... Read More
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 ...
You do not need a lawyer in the US you can contact a firm that handles apostiles. I used one I found on internet in Washington DC and they advertise flat rates I think I paid $120. But I had my US document mailed to them. (Social Security statement) ... Read More
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 ...
My experience is documented on this Web Site for the rentista visa. However my income is from the US government social security. I think you will have to struggle with government bureaucracy. First Peru will want proof of income not bank account ... Read More
Retired to Lima by Mike Fotografia
I'm Mike from the UK and we retired to Lima in April 2013. I'm still waiting for Migraciones to approve my application for residency. So far, with the help of my Peruvian family we have managed to open 2 bank accounts, rented an apartment ...
About $450. You can stay in a nice 3 star hotel for 9 nights in best part of Lima near coast & walk to fast food restaurants and eat KFC or MacDonalds for $7 or less. Read More
Retired to Lima by Mike Fotografia
I'm Mike from the UK and we retired to Lima in April 2013. I'm still waiting for Migraciones to approve my application for residency. So far, with the help of my Peruvian family we have managed to open 2 bank accounts, rented an apartment ...
When I had only a passport I used my US ATM card or credit card at ATM machines & took out the maximum of around 1400 soles per card at each bank but it cost $5 at the ATM and again in the US. $5 or so. Read More
Retired to Lima by Mike Fotografia
I'm Mike from the UK and we retired to Lima in April 2013. I'm still waiting for Migraciones to approve my application for residency. So far, with the help of my Peruvian family we have managed to open 2 bank accounts, rented an apartment ...
Yes when approved for residency you are given a "carnet de extranjeria" which needs to be renewed annually for most categories. Mine is for retired people & is for an indefinite period. But I can not be absent from Peru more than 183 ... Read More
Retired to Lima by Mike Fotografia
I'm Mike from the UK and we retired to Lima in April 2013. I'm still waiting for Migraciones to approve my application for residency. So far, with the help of my Peruvian family we have managed to open 2 bank accounts, rented an apartment ...
It used to be in their list of types of residencies along with with employment, student, Church, Investors & pensioner. Read More
Retired to Lima by Mike Fotografia
I'm Mike from the UK and we retired to Lima in April 2013. I'm still waiting for Migraciones to approve my application for residency. So far, with the help of my Peruvian family we have managed to open 2 bank accounts, rented an apartment ...
Unless there has been a change none of the major banks will open an account with out a DNI or CE. Banco Continental would not open one for me even with Carnet de Extranjeria because I did not have an employer and I even offered to deposit $25k. I ... Read More
Retired to Lima by Mike Fotografia
I'm Mike from the UK and we retired to Lima in April 2013. I'm still waiting for Migraciones to approve my application for residency. So far, with the help of my Peruvian family we have managed to open 2 bank accounts, rented an apartment ...
Forget the married to a Peruvian visa; spouse has to guarantee your financial support yearly. Read More