EXPATPERU

Alpineprince

I retired to Peru 16 years ago. I married a beautiful Peruvian and we had two children together. Now, we will be moving back to the USA so my children can get the benefit of a better education and more career potential. It has been wonderful but most my expat friends have died or moved on. Wish you ...

Alpineprince

So, Vizcarra announced Intl flights to begin on Oct 5! My wife traveled up to the USA again on Sept 22 and now will not have to take another repatrication flight home!

Alpineprince

So it has been reported today that the minister of transportation announced that some International flights will begin on Oct 1. reported in Diaro la Republica,

Alpineprince

The poor do not have the ability to wash their hands, disinfect their food and living space or social distance from family members. They also do not have the luxury of working from home on their laptops, avoiding risky situations, having groceries delivered, etc.

Alpineprince

PM sent.

Alpineprince

In zones 1 & 2 you can go two stories, zone 3 only 1 story allowed. Zona 1 1. Loreto: Provincias de Ramón Castilla, Maynas, y Requena. 2. Ucayali: Provincia de Purús. 3. Madre de Dios: Provincia de Tahuamanú. Zone 2 1. Loreto: Provincias de Loreto, Alto Amazonas y Ucayali. 2. Amazonas: Todas las...

Alpineprince

The August 14th & 21st flights are sold out. follow their facebook page for future flights https://www.facebook.com/Solangereps.Mayoristapreferida

Alpineprince

Also heard that several people on the flight have now tested positive for covid and are stuck in the hotel. My wife was allowed to leave Tue morning.
If she opted to leave earlier there is a s/.2000 multa.

Alpineprince

Not entirely sure, My wife had a private room, we heard some of the people who wanted to switch from a joint room to a private room were charged 200 sols/night.

Alpineprince

It turns out she flew business class, economy would have been $350.00.

Alpineprince

So, my wife had too travel up to the USA two weeks ago to get her "green card" before her visa expired. While there she traveled around a few weeks visiting extended family. Coming back the Gov't charged her $550.00 to fly from Washington,DC to Lima. Upon arrival they picked her up and too...

Alpineprince

I have had instances (Oxapampa) where the bank had no money and had to wait around for a business owner to make a deposit before I could withdraw. I was aghast at time, but now it's pretty comical and I always bring lot's of cash when I travel outside Lima.

Alpineprince

With a Rentista visa you pay no income taxes on SS or investment income that comes from outside the country.

Alpineprince

woodchuck wrote:I must admit Spirit has gotten better in recent years.
I have 30,000 free miles with their credit card.
Will I be able to fly on July 7?
Thanks.

Definitely not. Govt plan is for the third week of August at the earliest!

Alpineprince

They should have taken your temperature before you boarded the bus for the airport. What bus? I have never taken a bus, they do not go to check in. I always take a taxi or friend. If you are on a repatriation flight to the USA arranged by the Solange travel agency, you meet at the Marriott hotel in...

Alpineprince

They should have taken your temperature before you boarded the bus for the airport.

Alpineprince

I know several people who have taken the Humanitarian flights from Lima to Miami and they all seem to be about $1400.00 one way. To the OP, I heard that LAN (in bankruptcy) announced that the airport should re-open in August. It does not align with Vizcarra's decree of June 3, extending the Health e...

Alpineprince

As has been discussed here several times, there is no exact date for anything. Eastern has flights going to Miami periodically, but you must get yourself on the US Embassy email list to gain access. They will inform you of any changes to US law regarding travelling back to Peru and of changes to the...

Alpineprince

Late July-early August, according to the most recently published plan. For now all flights are leaving out of the military airport south of Lima.

Alpineprince

Register with the Embassy if you want a flight. My best friend left yesterday on the Latam flight to Miami they run periodically.

Alpineprince

Never lived there, but have Family there, and visit frequently. Great Place along with Pozuzo!

Alpineprince

Right now International flights will not happen until late July, according to the current plan!

Alpineprince

My friends have had their help "shelter in place" with them. We could not do that as our help has children at home. We have continued too pay her salary, but are unsure of what we will do in the future as we can not have her tested everyday!

Alpineprince

I am over 60 and go to Wong several times a week. As a senior I do not have to wait on those lines around the block!

Alpineprince

It has always been about not "overloading" Peru's limited medical system. Many of us will develop the virus sooner or later but if all the hospital beds are taken Doctors will not be able to perform other possibly life-saving procedures. The Economies of the world will come back in time. T...

Alpineprince

Lima airport is shut down,

Alpineprince

If your destination is London, this might have been an option. This was a private venture & it appears the cost was exorbitant: Coronavirus: British Embassy in Peru tells stranded tourists to pay £3,000 each to get home At least the British Embassy did something. The USA in conjunction with the...

Alpineprince

Formidable 1 wrote:
Alpineprince wrote:State dept. put out a level 4 travel advisory. You should have gotten an email?

So they're emailing everyone?
Did you get an email?
I didn't get an email.

If you are registered with the US Embassy, you got an email!

Alpineprince

State dept. put out a level 4 travel advisory. You should have gotten an email?

Alpineprince

The problem is American citizens are restricted from all International travel now. You are only allowed to return to your country of residence.

Alpineprince

I have tickets for next month on Jet Blue 4 people $680 RT. May buy tickets for July as well.

Alpineprince

I would and do live in the " triangle" bounded by Larco/Pardo/Malecon cisneros. I am 3 blocks from PK , which is a close as I would want to be.

Alpineprince

We have a interview set up for next week, so that appears to be normal.

Alpineprince

Depends where you are living in Lima as it is a desert. Along the coast in Miraflores (where I live) the weather is beautiful. Warm days offset by Ocean breezes and cool nights.

Alpineprince

Slippin' Jimmy wrote:I can't be down on a cannabi$ friendly country like Uruguay.
BTW, how was the pot?

Have not "partaken" in at least 20 years.

Alpineprince

After writing NVC and the Lima embassy asking for help, The embassy quickly responded and informed my Wife of her interview next month! I do not know if everyone is aware but USCIS is closing their office at the Embassy as of this Friday! Good luck to all. Wait, what? Why? For how long? Permanently...

Alpineprince

I was their in November and felt the same way. My best description would be overpriced (compared to BA)and uninspiring! Will never return.

Alpineprince

After writing NVC and the Lima embassy asking for help, The embassy quickly responded and informed my Wife of her interview next month! I do not know if everyone is aware but USCIS is closing their office at the Embassy as of this Friday! Good luck to all.

Alpineprince

Similar experience here. In my case the way I read it is I have to wait for the NVC to give me the appointment.

Alpineprince

69roadrunner wrote:
Alpineprince wrote:You can get a unlocked Motorola G6 (32 GB) at Ripley right now for about $100!

You mean this one? Doesn't look anywhere close to around 100 bucks.
https://simple.ripley.com.pe/motorola-m ... 227502964p

My bad! My Wife bought the moto E 6 plus for S/399

Alpineprince

You can get a unlocked Motorola G6 (32 GB) at Ripley right now for about $100!

Alpineprince

I understand there were under 100,000 fruitcakes ever produced and fewer than that in existence today. Legend has it that they were produced in Europe in the early 1900's and shipped in "tins" to customers in Europe and USA only. Most were never opened and consumed and nowadays's they are ...

Alpineprince

Sounds like you need both a nanny and housekeeper! You should familiarize yourself with the labor laws posted on the expat main page. Very unlikely you will find one who lives nearby and most will have to travel 1 1/2 -2 hrs each way as they generally come from further north in Lima. Be prepared to ...

Alpineprince

Formidable 1 wrote:
billybob72 wrote:Chilean empanadas are world class. It puts others to shame.
Here's a good recipe...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6mO628aFmGg

Second only to Buenos Aires empanadas from Parrilla Pena!

Alpineprince

How would they repossess the car when you do not pay the loan?

Alpineprince

Loved the train from Lima to Huancayo, next time I will have to try this!

Alpineprince

I'd say you are "Royally Screwed" and just don't know it!

Alpineprince

You will be required to file a Fincen 114 yearly and the interest you earn will be taxed as well. The money will not be insured. Failure to file the Fincen will result in stiff fines and possible loss of passport. You will have to pay the financial transaction tax to the Peruvian Gov as well.

Alpineprince

69roadrunner wrote:
Alpineprince wrote:https://www.sbimailservice.com/ I have used this in the past and recommend!

I like free of monthly charges, pay as you use.
https://www.shipito.com/en/shipito-pricing

I think they just want a US mailing address?

Alpineprince

https://www.sbimailservice.com/ I have used this in the past and recommend!

Connect with your social network account

Search found 1516 matches

Login • Register