The expat guides: dive into life abroad

Renting in Trujillo

Expats who have settled in Trujillo say the hardest part was not finding a property to rent but knowing what to look for before signing. Renting in ...

Working in Trujillo

Many expats who have worked in Trujillo say the thing that surprised them most was how structured the formal job market is, complete with ...

Schooling in Peru

Peru runs its school year from March to December, which immediately sets it apart from most Northern Hemisphere calendars. For families arriving from ...

Sports in Peru

You've arrived in Lima and you want to stay active, meet people, and find your sport. Peru's offer is broader than most newcomers expect: the ...

Retiring in Peru

Peru may not be the first country that comes to mind when planning retirement abroad, but it's increasingly attracting foreign retirees looking ...

Permanent residency in Peru

Three years of continuous residence in an eligible category is the central requirement for permanent residency in Peru, but that timeline comes with ...

Networking in Peru

Building professional and personal connections in Peru depends far more on confianza (trust) than on a well-timed pitch or a stack of business cards. ...

Raising children in Peru

Getting the basics right for your children is the decision that shapes everything else about a move to Peru. The school year runs from March to ...

Work visas in Peru

Your job offer is signed, your move to Lima is confirmed, and your first day at work is three weeks away. That timeline may not be enough. In Peru, ...

Having a baby in Peru

Expecting a baby abroad is exciting, but it also comes with countless questions. How does the healthcare system work? Should you choose public or ...

Getting married in Peru

Deciding to marry in Peru sets a clear administrative clock in motion. The entire legal process runs through local municipalities, not a standalone ...

Accidents and emergencies in Peru

Peru sits in one of the world's most seismically active zones, spans terrain from Pacific coastline to high Andes to Amazon jungle, and sees ...

Diversity and inclusion in Peru

Peru formally recognizes extraordinary cultural and ethnic plurality: 55 Indigenous peoples, 48 Indigenous languages, and constitutional recognition ...

Getting citizenship in Peru

You have spent years building a life in Peru, your work is settled, your family is rooted, and one question keeps surfacing: is Peruvian citizenship ...

Dating in Peru

Most people assume that dating abroad simply requires adjusting to a new social scene. In Peru, the picture is more layered: the country has a ...

Being a digital nomad in Peru

The decision to base yourself in Peru as a remote worker arrives at a legally unusual moment. Peru has passed legislation creating a dedicated ...

Living in Peru

Your first week in Lima puts the country's complexity on full display: a city of over 10 million people, where formal employment and embassies ...

Leisure in Peru

You have arrived in Peru and quickly realize that leisure here is structured around a calendar you did not expect: free museum Sundays, a national ...

Internships in Peru

The first weeks of an internship abroad set the tone for everything that follows, and Peru has rules that will surprise many foreign candidates ...

Healthcare in Peru

Many expats arriving in Peru assume that the country's public health system works like a national health service: show up, get care. The reality ...

Buying property in Peru

Foreign nationals can buy residential property in Peru on exactly the same legal terms as Peruvians, with no prior government approval and no ...