Hi katherin, i am planning to move to peru, can i convert my tourist visa into work visa there itself after coming there. I wana settle permanently there
Hello my wife and I are native Peruvians leaving in Los Ángeles for the past 30 years and getting ready to go back to our motherland in December 2022, just let me tell you that tour history and reasons to choose Arequipa to spend your next chapter make me really happy and I never saw anybody even a Peruvian or any tv o magazine taking the time to dedicate such well made videos full of educational, informative and entertaining content good luck in everything
Thank you for your vlogs. They have been so helpful, as I consider moving there! I wanted to ask you what it is like on the earthquake front? Have you experienced any earthquakes/ seismic activity? Are you far enough inland to avoid tsunamis? And what about the volcanoes? The joys of climate and planetary change (& evolution lol) - thanks to hear your experience so far....
Hi Karen! Thanks for the question. Peru, in general, is a pretty seismically active place, and here in Arequipa is no different. We're from Wisconsin, so we, obviously, have not lived with or grown up with earthquakes of any kind. We haven't had an big earthquakes since we've been living here (3 years now), but we've definitely felt some (and what the locals call temblores, which is just a small earthquake). Arequipa is at about 8,000 feet (2,300 meters), so tsunamis are not an issue here. Arequipa is in the Andes, and our city is surrounded by 3 volcanoes (Misti, Chachani, and Pichu Pichu), and every once in a while the government puts out PSAs for what to do/where to go if Misti erupts, but we're not too worried about that. :) I hope that helps, but please let us know if you have any more questions!
Thanks, Tania! We definitely appreciate the info, and if you have any resources, please share here in the comments. Our next video will be documenting our specific residency process. :)
Hello! I have a quick question wondering if anyone can answer this for me... I am a US citizen with a sociology and criminology degree from California... my dad is Peruvian and I am in the process of obtaining citizenship from Peru. I have been there a few times and would really love to work and live in Lima for a year or so..are there any US companies based in Peru that I can apply to or that anyone can recommend ? I have applied to the US embassy in Peru and am waiting for an email back... thank you!
Good question! Unfortunately, I don't have any information about US companies based in Peru; however, sometimes the Facebook groups for Expats in Peru have good information. I'd take a look, join some groups (try this one - facebook.com/groups/PeruForYoungExpats/), and see if anyone else has any information. :)
Your videos are great. I’m moving to Peru in the next few weeks and will be buying property in Mikonos Condominium in Asia/Sarampa. And would like to a recommendation for a realtor. I will also be working towards my Retiree Visa and would appreciate a recommendation for a lawyer, with a flat rate. I listened when you said that. 😊 Also as far as paying utilities each month and cellphone payments. What’s the easiest way to do that? I heard you mention log cue times. Thanks in advance for the feedback. Hope to see you in Peru.
Hey Corey! We have a great realtor we could recommend; however, our immigration lawyer is no longer practicing (though, he was great). We've kind of gotten the swing of paying our utilities (there are agents all over the city that take different payments, and we can pay our cell phone bills online now). It's gotten a lot more streamlined, which is nice! Let us know if we can help, and good luck!
Thank you for responding. Can you provide me the name of your realtor recommendation and their contact information? Also I have two legal needs , 1I will be renting and want to be sure that what I rent has all the proper documentation and the contract/lease I sign is in order. 2nd what is the best way to find a reputable immigration lawyer with a flat rate? Again you two have been an inspiration and wealth of knowledge. Thank you.
@@3rdrockrider814 - No problem. Our realtor, was amazing. Her name is Maria Isabel, and you can find her here: facebook.com/StanzaAqp As for renting and leasing, so much of this is informal; however, if you use a realtor to find an apartment to rent, they should be able to look over the contract to make sure everything is up to snuff. I will say that in Peru, it is our understanding that the Landlord(lady) has more rights than the tenant (whereas in the US, we're used to the tenant having a fair share of rights). For lawyers, you could try Peru Counsel (Addresss: Av. Santo Toribio 173, Vía Central 125, Torre Real 8, Piso 16, San Isidro, Lima 15073, Perú, US Phone: +1.407.900.1006, Website: www.perucounsel.com). The main lawyer, who lives in The US (in the state of Florida) is Guillermo Castaneda-Echegaray, and his English is impeccable. I hope that helps!!!
I work remotely in the USA. I can work anywhere as long as I am within a 1 hour time zone of New York. What are the tax rates in Peru on income if you are making a 6 figure US salary? I'd like to go off shore for a couple years in the attempt to save more money compared living in NY. I herd you can apply for citizenship in Peru after 2 years? Do you know if anyone managed? With all the delays how long is the total time?
Hi Philip! Good questions! I also work remotely (jobs in the US), but I don't make anywhere near a 6 figure income. I know that once you make over a certain amount while here in Peru, you do have to file taxes, both in the US & in Peru, but I don't know any percentages. I do, however, know that Peru is notorious for having high taxes for these kinds of things. I would definitely consult your accountant or tax person about this! As for citizenship, I believe there are a few ways to go about it. From the avenue that we're familiar with (and this may have changed because so much has changed with the immigration policies in recent years), we're under the impression that one needs to have a Peruvian income for 2 years straight (making over $1,000USD per month from one Peruvian job). I know that there are over ways to obtain citizenship (maybe investor, etc.), but I am not familiar with it. You may try getting information from the Migrations office here in Peru on their website: www.migraciones.gob.pe/
That's what we like to hear! We absolutely love our new home and couldn't be happier with the decision we made to move here. That's not to say that there are struggles...because, man, there are a lot of struggles. For us, the pros outweigh the cons. Please, please let us know if you have any questions we can answer! :)
Hi Haydar - we came from the US and prices have changed so much, it's hard to say what the cost is (this also depends on if you use a lawyer, etc.). The timeline is also kind of up in the air with the pandemic. I think migrations has streamlined the process a bit, but I honestly would have no idea. Before the pandemic, it took some friends a couple of months (3-4 months) from start to finish. I would definitely check out the migrations website (linked in the description box) and/or consult a lawyer if you need to.
Hello Clint & Lily thanks so much for your videos. The information was helpful. I have been thinking very long and hard about moving to Peru. My husband is from Lima and has been wanting us to move and live there. We currently live in California. Moving to a different country makes me really nervous because we have an 8 year old daughter. Any advice on how to make the move from the US to Peru a little easier I will be eternally grateful.
Thanks so much for the comment! Ooof - that's tough one. We don't have children, so this is just speaking from our experience as adults, but I think definitely taking a couple trips to where you plan to move in advance and try to create networks before then is key. There are quite a few Expat Facebook groups, and I know many of the members of those groups have kids, too. It would also be a neat experience for you to spend a couple of months with your daughter in Peru and enroll her in a school while you're here (we had a friend that did this with her 3 children, and it was very successful). I hope that helps, and please let us know if you have any more questions or if we can help in any way! Good luck!
I believe there is at least a 2 year waiting period. If you marry a Peruvian citizen, you would first need to apply for a family visa, and then, after a full 2 years (I think this is the requirement), you would be able to apply and test for citizenship. Only after citizenship would you receive a passport.
Thanks for the comment, Mohammad! Unfortunately, our immigration lawyer is no longer taking clients, so we no longer have any contacts for migration. Sorry!
Hi Craig! Thanks for the comment. Unfortunately, since our immigration process, the lawyer that we worked with is no longer practicing as an immigration attorney. Apologies!
@@craigcmurphy - definitely! We used Luis Beteta, SAC for our customs agent: www.perupaginas.com/1000635/Agencias_de_Aduana/Callao/.Luis_Beteta_S_A/ And, if you need it, we used RSS as our shipping company (from the US to Callao): www.rssllc.net/
Please, tell us how YOU acquired your "carne de extranjeria", and what is your "calidad migratoria". This is what it is all about. If you don't have this, you are in dreamland. Regarding Peruvian lawyers. If you can't cut the Ace of Spades out of a deck of cards twice, you better keep trying. After 38 years in Peru, I know just one person who has permanent, "inmigrante" status, me. Most aquire temporary residency through marriage, which is NOT permanent and is renewed each year. Others, as retired, which is permanent, buy you can't work or an investment residency which has to be renewed every year. Please tell your viewers how you acquired your residency "carne" and under what category? If you aren't legal residents, who can pass on your personal experiences, I think you are wasting a lot of people's time.
Hi Ryan - thanks for the feedback. As we mentioned in the video, the next video will be exactly that (how we acquired our carnes, etc.)....to include all of this in one video would be such a long video! I hope this helps, and if you're interested, check it out next week.
Hello sir my name is shafi from India and I want to come peru regarding about settlement , how apply for that what about invitation letter also how can I get and where
8:24 "as american citizens..." you think its easier for Americans than for Europeans? No it is not. You US guys do go the same way an European would - it is no help to be be from the same continent. So one down from my side for false info. Or did you mean only you are Americans and South Americans are anything but Americans? Many would dislike this kind of down classing the people of guest countries. Then I would need to give two to three down.... Joke aside, I would delete this way to express myself. Arequipa is a nice place, I have old friends there from a time, when I lived in the area. Cheers.
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I'm an inmigration lawyer at Perú and you bringed people very important information. thank you!
Wow - Thanks, Katherin! :)
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What is the process involved in getting citizenship?
Katherin Marisol Güivin Rubio I need a immigration of Peru. How I can I get easily. Can I get on work permit thanks
Hey miss katherin can you help move forward with respect to migrating to Peru, what is the first step ?
Hi katherin, i am planning to move to peru, can i convert my tourist visa into work visa there itself after coming there. I wana settle permanently there
Hello my wife and I are native Peruvians leaving in Los Ángeles for the past 30 years and getting ready to go back to our motherland in December 2022, just let me tell you that tour history and reasons to choose Arequipa to spend your next chapter make me really happy and I never saw anybody even a Peruvian or any tv o magazine taking the time to dedicate such well made videos full of educational, informative and entertaining content good luck in everything
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Thank you so much for your kind comment! We're happy to know that you are enjoying our videos. :)
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Thank you for your vlogs. They have been so helpful, as I consider moving there! I wanted to ask you what it is like on the earthquake front? Have you experienced any earthquakes/ seismic activity? Are you far enough inland to avoid tsunamis? And what about the volcanoes? The joys of climate and planetary change (& evolution lol) - thanks to hear your experience so far....
Hi Karen! Thanks for the question. Peru, in general, is a pretty seismically active place, and here in Arequipa is no different. We're from Wisconsin, so we, obviously, have not lived with or grown up with earthquakes of any kind. We haven't had an big earthquakes since we've been living here (3 years now), but we've definitely felt some (and what the locals call temblores, which is just a small earthquake).
Arequipa is at about 8,000 feet (2,300 meters), so tsunamis are not an issue here. Arequipa is in the Andes, and our city is surrounded by 3 volcanoes (Misti, Chachani, and Pichu Pichu), and every once in a while the government puts out PSAs for what to do/where to go if Misti erupts, but we're not too worried about that. :)
I hope that helps, but please let us know if you have any more questions!
I've been looking for someone to cover this information, thank you. Rentista VISA wasn't mentioned for those that want to retire in Peru.
Thanks, Tania! We definitely appreciate the info, and if you have any resources, please share here in the comments.
Our next video will be documenting our specific residency process. :)
Thanks for the comment, Tania!
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Thanks for all the great information. Much appreciated. 👍🏼
You're welcome, Lorenzo! We hope it was helpful. :)
this was very helpful thank you
Hello!
I have a quick question wondering if anyone can answer this for me... I am a US citizen with a sociology and criminology degree from California... my dad is Peruvian and I am in the process of obtaining citizenship from Peru. I have been there a few times and would really love to work and live in Lima for a year or so..are there any US companies based in Peru that I can apply to or that anyone can recommend ? I have applied to the US embassy in Peru and am waiting for an email back... thank you!
Good question! Unfortunately, I don't have any information about US companies based in Peru; however, sometimes the Facebook groups for Expats in Peru have good information. I'd take a look, join some groups (try this one - facebook.com/groups/PeruForYoungExpats/), and see if anyone else has any information. :)
Your videos are great. I’m moving to Peru in the next few weeks and will be buying property in Mikonos Condominium in Asia/Sarampa. And would like to a recommendation for a realtor. I will also be working towards my Retiree Visa and would appreciate a recommendation for a lawyer, with a flat rate. I listened when you said that. 😊 Also as far as paying utilities each month and cellphone payments. What’s the easiest way to do that? I heard you mention log cue times. Thanks in advance for the feedback. Hope to see you in Peru.
Hey Corey! We have a great realtor we could recommend; however, our immigration lawyer is no longer practicing (though, he was great).
We've kind of gotten the swing of paying our utilities (there are agents all over the city that take different payments, and we can pay our cell phone bills online now). It's gotten a lot more streamlined, which is nice!
Let us know if we can help, and good luck!
Thank you for responding. Can you provide me the name of your realtor recommendation and their contact information? Also I have two legal needs , 1I will be renting and want to be sure that what I rent has all the proper documentation and the contract/lease I sign is in order. 2nd what is the best way to find a reputable immigration lawyer with a flat rate? Again you two have been an inspiration and wealth of knowledge. Thank you.
@@3rdrockrider814 - No problem. Our realtor, was amazing. Her name is Maria Isabel, and you can find her here: facebook.com/StanzaAqp
As for renting and leasing, so much of this is informal; however, if you use a realtor to find an apartment to rent, they should be able to look over the contract to make sure everything is up to snuff. I will say that in Peru, it is our understanding that the Landlord(lady) has more rights than the tenant (whereas in the US, we're used to the tenant having a fair share of rights).
For lawyers, you could try Peru Counsel (Addresss: Av. Santo Toribio 173, Vía Central 125, Torre Real 8, Piso 16, San Isidro, Lima 15073, Perú, US Phone: +1.407.900.1006, Website: www.perucounsel.com). The main lawyer, who lives in The US (in the state of Florida) is Guillermo Castaneda-Echegaray, and his English is impeccable.
I hope that helps!!!
I work remotely in the USA. I can work anywhere as long as I am within a 1 hour time zone of New York. What are the tax rates in Peru on income if you are making a 6 figure US salary? I'd like to go off shore for a couple years in the attempt to save more money compared living in NY.
I herd you can apply for citizenship in Peru after 2 years? Do you know if anyone managed? With all the delays how long is the total time?
Hi Philip! Good questions! I also work remotely (jobs in the US), but I don't make anywhere near a 6 figure income. I know that once you make over a certain amount while here in Peru, you do have to file taxes, both in the US & in Peru, but I don't know any percentages. I do, however, know that Peru is notorious for having high taxes for these kinds of things. I would definitely consult your accountant or tax person about this!
As for citizenship, I believe there are a few ways to go about it. From the avenue that we're familiar with (and this may have changed because so much has changed with the immigration policies in recent years), we're under the impression that one needs to have a Peruvian income for 2 years straight (making over $1,000USD per month from one Peruvian job). I know that there are over ways to obtain citizenship (maybe investor, etc.), but I am not familiar with it. You may try getting information from the Migrations office here in Peru on their website: www.migraciones.gob.pe/
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That's what we like to hear!
We absolutely love our new home and couldn't be happier with the decision we made to move here. That's not to say that there are struggles...because, man, there are a lot of struggles. For us, the pros outweigh the cons.
Please, please let us know if you have any questions we can answer! :)
You guys look really cool with your shades on. Totally adds credibility. LOL
Really helpful video, even I am a French citizen.
Hey it's Breaking & Bad with those sunglasses on.
Thank you very much for the information how long it take the resident card and how much is it cost for Canadian passport
Hi Haydar - we came from the US and prices have changed so much, it's hard to say what the cost is (this also depends on if you use a lawyer, etc.). The timeline is also kind of up in the air with the pandemic. I think migrations has streamlined the process a bit, but I honestly would have no idea. Before the pandemic, it took some friends a couple of months (3-4 months) from start to finish.
I would definitely check out the migrations website (linked in the description box) and/or consult a lawyer if you need to.
Clint and Lili- Do you still recommend your immigration lawyer in Lima? Would you please share their contact information with me?
Hello Clint & Lily thanks so much for your videos. The information was helpful. I have been thinking very long and hard about moving to Peru. My husband is from Lima and has been wanting us to move and live there. We currently live in California. Moving to a different country makes me really nervous because we have an 8 year old daughter. Any advice on how to make the move from the US to Peru a little easier I will be eternally grateful.
Thanks so much for the comment! Ooof - that's tough one. We don't have children, so this is just speaking from our experience as adults, but I think definitely taking a couple trips to where you plan to move in advance and try to create networks before then is key. There are quite a few Expat Facebook groups, and I know many of the members of those groups have kids, too. It would also be a neat experience for you to spend a couple of months with your daughter in Peru and enroll her in a school while you're here (we had a friend that did this with her 3 children, and it was very successful).
I hope that helps, and please let us know if you have any more questions or if we can help in any way! Good luck!
Can some who from Africa and marry to peru can get passport
I believe there is at least a 2 year waiting period. If you marry a Peruvian citizen, you would first need to apply for a family visa, and then, after a full 2 years (I think this is the requirement), you would be able to apply and test for citizenship. Only after citizenship would you receive a passport.
Can you give information about lawyer to contact for migration process.
Thanks for the comment, Mohammad! Unfortunately, our immigration lawyer is no longer taking clients, so we no longer have any contacts for migration. Sorry!
Cool video !
Thank you!
Can you please provide the name of the immigration attorney you used?
Hi Craig! Thanks for the comment.
Unfortunately, since our immigration process, the lawyer that we worked with is no longer practicing as an immigration attorney. Apologies!
Thanks! Could you provide the name of the company that handled the processing of your household goods through customs in Callao?
@@craigcmurphy - definitely! We used Luis Beteta, SAC for our customs agent: www.perupaginas.com/1000635/Agencias_de_Aduana/Callao/.Luis_Beteta_S_A/
And, if you need it, we used RSS as our shipping company (from the US to Callao): www.rssllc.net/
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Gracias!!
Please, tell us how YOU acquired your "carne de extranjeria", and what is your "calidad migratoria". This is what it is all about. If you don't have this, you are in dreamland.
Regarding Peruvian lawyers. If you can't cut the Ace of Spades out of a deck of cards twice, you better keep trying.
After 38 years in Peru, I know just one person who has permanent, "inmigrante" status, me.
Most aquire temporary residency through marriage, which is NOT permanent and is renewed each year. Others, as retired, which is permanent, buy you can't work or an investment residency which has to be renewed every year.
Please tell your viewers how you acquired your residency "carne" and under what category? If you aren't legal residents, who can pass on your personal experiences, I think you are wasting a lot of people's time.
Hi Ryan - thanks for the feedback. As we mentioned in the video, the next video will be exactly that (how we acquired our carnes, etc.)....to include all of this in one video would be such a long video!
I hope this helps, and if you're interested, check it out next week.
Hello sir my name is shafi from India and I want to come peru regarding about settlement , how apply for that what about invitation letter also how can I get and where
Hi Shafi - I would recommend looking at Peru's Immigration website (www.migraciones.gob.pe/) or contacting a lawyer if you're unsure how to start.
No retirement visa?
8:24 "as american citizens..." you think its easier for Americans than for Europeans? No it is not. You US guys do go the same way an European would - it is no help to be be from the same continent. So one down from my side for false info. Or did you mean only you are Americans and South Americans are anything but Americans? Many would dislike this kind of down classing the people of guest countries. Then I would need to give two to three down.... Joke aside, I would delete this way to express myself. Arequipa is a nice place, I have old friends there from a time, when I lived in the area. Cheers.