Living in Peru

[Lima Busy]

Hi guys,

Im heading back to Lima this weekend for another extended stay. I'll be in Lima until the weather starts changes. One question, I am bringing in 2 laptops this time. Is this going to be a problem if I get the green light? I usually only bring in my work laptop, but this time Im bringing in a laptop for a friend. Will I have to pay taxes on this? If so how do they base these taxes?

Thanks.

Lots of guys do it (it is how I got mine) make sure it is not wrapped like new and no stickers or plastic wrapping. If you can not explain it away when you get stopped, you will have to pay the duties/taxes and it will be stamped in your passport to be refunded when you leave again (with both computers).

[Artisttyp]

Hi guys,

Im heading back to Lima this weekend for another extended stay. I'll be in Lima until the weather starts changes. One question, I am bringing in 2 laptops this time. Is this going to be a problem if I get the green light? I usually only bring in my work laptop, but this time Im bringing in a laptop for a friend. Will I have to pay taxes on this? If so how do they base these taxes?

Thanks.

If you get stopped why not say one notebook is for work (company owned) and the other is your own personal pc. If they are different brands I think it would work out even better.

[El Jugador]

Hi guys,

Im heading back to Lima this weekend for another extended stay. I'll be in Lima until the weather starts changes. One question, I am bringing in 2 laptops this time. Is this going to be a problem if I get the green light? I usually only bring in my work laptop, but this time Im bringing in a laptop for a friend. Will I have to pay taxes on this? If so how do they base these taxes?

Thanks.

[Lima Busy]

I used to take 16 hours bus ride to Peru-Ecuador border every three months,
it sure was a pain. Luckily, now, they will give you six months stay, at arrival.

While it is a possibility, it is at the discretion of the official you meet and the possibility also exists that you will get 60 days with no possibility of extension!

Right now it will only cost you a dollar a day to overstay but with the world financial crisis look for countries in the "sweet spot" to toughen requirements in the future as reverse migration becomes the norm.

[Samu Ray]

I used to take 16 hours bus ride to Peru-Ecuador border every three months,
it sure was a pain. Luckily, now, they will give you six months stay, at arrival.

[Lima Busy]

Here is the link http://www.expatperu.com/vrequirements.php
Have not looked thru it to see if it includes "new" changes but it should be current with regards to Permanent residence
Suerte,
LB

[Johan007]

Guys,

Anyone know how to obtain a permanent visa for Peru?

In paraguay it's quite easy. But takes about 2-3 MONTHS. How's this in Peru? Or do you do every 90 days or so a "visa-run"outside. And get a new stamp in your passports?

Take care

Johan

[Adelante Siempre]

Chipper,

Watch out about buying properity in Peru if you are not a resident. Certain countries like Colombia allow foreigners to buy properity but Peru has other laws. Spend the money and get a lawyer.

Heard that last year they made private property ownership by foreigners more robust.
Has anyone heard that? Certainly with the Peru equivalent of NAFTA in place, that should not be surprising.
AS

[One Note Tony]

Want to buy in Miraflores, found a nice unit, new construction for 64, 900, any info on who or what may help to know about owning and residency here, I wil pay cash.

Chipper

Chipper,

Watch out about buying properity in Peru if you are not a resident. Certain countries like Colombia allow foreigners to buy properity but Peru has other laws. Spend the money and get a lawyer.

[Polvo]

Magnitude 5.4
Thursday, December 06, 2007 at 08:40:59 PM at epicenter
Location 13.804°S, 76.465°W
Depth 19.2 km (11.9 miles)
NEAR THE COAST OF CENTRAL PERU
Distances 55 km (35 miles) SW of Chincha Alta, Peru
75 km (45 miles) WNW of Ica, Peru
200 km (125 miles) SSE of LIMA, Peru
235 km (145 miles) SW of Huancayo, Peru

Suerte!

Polvo

[Willydog]

Very clean, sexual, and disease free Man and hot wife love to share and swap.

Any interest in exchanging pics or chatting to start?

[Polvo]

Yes, they do. If you want warm Tanta has wi-fi as well and the food is pretty damn good!
LB

LB - I saw some people with laptops in the coffee house caddy corner to Tantas the other day (Brain Fart - can't remember the name...)!Any G2 if they have WiFi as well?

Polvo

[Lima Busy]

Thanks for the info LB, the builder wants 20 percent down and the balance upon completion, but for the 110 mts its a good buy, new and in Miraflores, is it okay to PM you, I want to retrn to sign the papers in the first 2 weeks of Nov, thanks Chippeare.

Chipper,
You are the first guy to ask if it was ok to PM me! And yes it is.
LB

[Jchipper]

Thanks for the info LB, the builder wants 20 percent down and the balance upon completion, but for the 110 mts its a good buy, new and in Miraflores, is it okay to PM you, I want to retrn to sign the papers in the first 2 weeks of Nov, thanks Chippeare.

[Lima Busy]

Hey LB,

Returning back to Lima next week. Does Cafe Z still have wireless access.

Being that it is cold in Lima now, how comfortable would it be to work there for 5 o 6 hours a day.

Thanks!

Yes, they do. If you want warm Tanta has wi-fi as well and the food is pretty damn good!
LB