uwwgal wrote:Hey all,
I know this is a popular topic, but I have a few questions that I haven't found answers to in the archive.
First, I know that after having a CE for 2 years, you can apply to change your status to Migrant. With that, are you able to get a DNI, or is that a completely different tramite?
How long does it take (on average...) and approximately how much does it cost to change the status?
Once the status is changed, do you have to live in Peru to keep that status?
Also, if I don't change my status, and I leave but intend to come back in a year or two, do I still have to surrender my CE? Are there charges for that? How long does that process take?
Thanks so much!
uwwgal wrote:Hey all,
I know this is a popular topic, but I have a few questions that I haven't found answers to in the archive.
First, I know that after having a CE for 2 years, you can apply to change your status to Migrant. With that, are you able to get a DNI, or is that a completely different tramite?
How long does it take (on average...) and approximately how much does it cost to change the status?
Once the status is changed, do you have to live in Peru to keep that status?
Also, if I don't change my status, and I leave but intend to come back in a year or two, do I still have to surrender my CE? Are there charges for that? How long does that process take?
Thanks so much!
adrian Thorne wrote: They will issue six copies at a cost of 11.88 soles, which you can then use to obtain your DNI, passport etc
adrian Thorne wrote:uwwgal wrote:Hey all,
I know this is a popular topic, but I have a few questions that I haven't found answers to in the archive.
First, I know that after having a CE for 2 years, you can apply to change your status to Migrant. With that, are you able to get a DNI, or is that a completely different tramite?
How long does it take (on average...) and approximately how much does it cost to change the status?
Once the status is changed, do you have to live in Peru to keep that status?
Also, if I don't change my status, and I leave but intend to come back in a year or two, do I still have to surrender my CE? Are there charges for that? How long does that process take?
Thanks so much!
Katie
I submitted all the documents last Tuesday plus proof of income and my original Birth Certificate in English. Paid The two fees shown on Digemin. They approved my application and my certificate of Naturalization was issued today. I believe they telephoned my employer, Cambridge University to confirm my income prior to approval. I can collect the certificate next tuesday following executive signatures. They will issue six copies at a cost of 11.88 soles, which you can then use to obtain your DNI, passport etc. Mark's advise as always is spot on you surrender the CE on receipt of DNI.
I believe I was very lucky and took along a box of chocolates as a thank you.. Good Luck
markr wrote:Adrian.
I do hope that you didn't mention the chance of a box of chocolates as you submitted your paperwork. I would be appalled to think that a fellow Brit' has been resorting to bribing government officials.
By the way. They weren't Belgian chocolates were they?
markr wrote:adrian Thorne wrote:uwwgal wrote:Hey all,
I know this is a popular topic, but I have a few questions that I haven't found answers to in the archive.
First, I know that after having a CE for 2 years, you can apply to change your status to Migrant. With that, are you able to get a DNI, or is that a completely different tramite?
How long does it take (on average...) and approximately how much does it cost to change the status?
Once the status is changed, do you have to live in Peru to keep that status?
Also, if I don't change my status, and I leave but intend to come back in a year or two, do I still have to surrender my CE? Are there charges for that? How long does that process take?
Thanks so much!
Katie
I submitted all the documents last Tuesday plus proof of income and my original Birth Certificate in English. Paid The two fees shown on Digemin. They approved my application and my certificate of Naturalization was issued today. I believe they telephoned my employer, Cambridge University to confirm my income prior to approval. I can collect the certificate next tuesday following executive signatures. They will issue six copies at a cost of 11.88 soles, which you can then use to obtain your DNI, passport etc. Mark's advise as always is spot on you surrender the CE on receipt of DNI.
I believe I was very lucky and took along a box of chocolates as a thank you.. Good Luck
Adrian.
I do hope that you didn't mention the chance of a box of chocolates as you submitted your paperwork. I would be appalled to think that a fellow Brit' has been resorting to bribing government officials.
By the way. They weren't Belgian chocolates were they?
MartitaAQP wrote:Original birth certificate IN ENGLISH?
Are you married to a Peruvian?
I ask because the birth certificate is what is causing a total headache for me in the process right now. I have to have it ordered from the country (had to be new) sent to my family in Florida who have to send it to the consul in Atlanta who has to legalize it, then send back to my family, who will send it to me, and I have to take it to the Ministerio del Exterior to legalize the signature of the consul in Atlanta and then get it translated by a official traductor colegiado, and then taken it with the various signatures and translation to immigrations. About 6 steps for the birth certificate. I begged for a way around this or to process everything else and send this last, but got a no from the very nice person attending me in the office of nacionalizacion in migraciones in Lima.
Martha
adrian Thorne wrote:MartitaAQP wrote:Original birth certificate IN ENGLISH?
Are you married to a Peruvian?
I ask because the birth certificate is what is causing a total headache for me in the process right now. I have to have it ordered from the country (had to be new) sent to my family in Florida who have to send it to the consul in Atlanta who has to legalize it, then send back to my family, who will send it to me, and I have to take it to the Ministerio del Exterior to legalize the signature of the consul in Atlanta and then get it translated by a official traductor colegiado, and then taken it with the various signatures and translation to immigrations. About 6 steps for the birth certificate. I begged for a way around this or to process everything else and send this last, but got a no from the very nice person attending me in the office of nacionalizacion in migraciones in Lima.
Martha
Martha it may be different in the UK. I contacted a Notary in my home town and for a fee, ordered Birth Certificate. Notarised, sent by courier to Overseas House, who legalised it. It was then passed on to the Peruvian Consulate who stamped it and returned by the courier same day to the notary. She then sent it on to me. Total time 5 days. The cost for this service was in the region of $150 US.
John Thank you.
Ruud wrote:Interesting.
This sounds like the 'old' legalizing procedure.
As of the end of last year, documents (like a birth certificate) need only to have an apostille seal provided by your home authority. And because of that should accepted by the peruvian authorities, without the need passing to the consul, ministerios etc.
For a fact I know the peruvians are providing apostille documents for abroad, so I expect them also accepting them.
This procedure is much easier, less time consuming and probably cheaper, because you pay for 1 seal only.
Ruud
MartitaAQP wrote:While the apostille is an option as an alternative to the consulate, it costs MORE (in the US) and it still requires the ministerio del exterior stamp and official translation.