Peru Guide
Getting used to living in a new country is always a challenge. The Just Landed Guide is designed to help you deal with the day-to-day challenges of living, working or studying in Peru. It is full of useful information and step-by-step guides on how things work and how to survive in Peru.
Visas & Permits
- Tourist visas for Peru: Short-term visas
- Working legally in Peru: Work & business visas
- Student visas in Peru: Steps, fees and processing times
- Family and marriage visas: Visas through marriage, children or parents
- Applying for Peruvian citizenship: Conditions and requirements
- Immigrant visas: An alternative to Peruvian citizenship
- Retire in Peru: How to apply for a Peruvian retirement visa
Jobs
- Working in Peru: The economy and opportunities for expats
- Job hunting: How and where expats can find work
- How to work legally in Peru: Work visas, employment laws and working etiquette
- Social security and taxation: What expats should expect to pay
Housing & Rentals
- Popular expat destinations: Choosing a place to call “home”
- Expats renting a property in Peru: Contracts, price ranges and conditions
- Housing glossary: Useful housing related words in Spanish
Property
- Buying a property in Peru: What to expect when buying a new home
- The property search: How and where to look
- The purchasing process: Utilities, tax, insurance and additional costs
Health
- Peruvian healthcare system: An overview of what expats can expect
- Public vs private health care in Peru: How each systems works
- Hospitals, doctors, emergency numbers: How to handle medical emergencies in Peru
- Expat health insurance in Peru: Getting insured in case of medical emergencies
- Pharmacies, prescriptions and medication: Peruvian pharmacies and the most common illnesses
- Travel advice, precautions & insurance: Safety advice for expatriates and travellers
Money
- Currency in Peru: The Nuevo Sol
- Using bank cards: Cash withdrawals and credit cards in Peru
- Peruvian bank accounts: Steps for expats on how to open a bank account
- Money transfers: Transferring money to and from Peru
- Taxes in Peru: What expats should know about income and other taxes
Language
- Official languages in Peru: Spanish and indigenous languages
- Peruvian Spanish: Regional differences and pronunciation
- Learning Spanish in Peru: Spanish certificates, exams, and tips for expats
- Survival guide for indigenous languages: Basic words in Quechua and Aymara
Telephone & Internet
- Telecommunications in Peru: An overview of the telecoms market
- Telephone services & emergency numbers: Fixed-lines, mobiles & network providers
- Internet in Peru: Getting a connection
Education
- Education in Peru: An overview of the education system
- The main stages of education: Education levels, the school year, uniform and grades
- Peruvian universities: Structure and options for foreign students
- International Schools in Peru: An option for expat parents
Business
- Why do business in Peru?: The benefits of setting up a business
- v<Setting up and registering your business: Visas, registration, and taxes
- Business etiquette in Peru: What to remember
Travel & Leisure
- Machu Picchu: One of the seven wonders of the world
- Cars in Peru: Renting or buying a vehicle
- Public transport: Planes, trains, buses and taxis
- Lima: A capital on the rise
- Máncora: A Peruvian beach break
Culture
- Peru’s top cultural attractions: What not to miss
- 5 things you need to know about Peruvian cuisine: A mouthwatering journey is waiting for you
- Peru’s festivals through the year: A month-by-month cultural events calendar
Moving
- Before you move: A checklist of things you have to consider
- Professional removal companies: How to work with them
- Doing it yourself: How to arrange your move abroad