I'm Mike from the UK and we retired to Lima in April 2013. I'm still waiting for Migraciones to approve my application for residency. So far, with the help of my Peruvian family we have managed to open 2 bank accounts, rented an apartment then bought an apartment, bought a car and had it repaired a number of times ( our man is very good by the way). My wife is Peruvian and works as a therapist in both English and Spanish. When (being positive) I receive my CE I will not be allowed to work - shame!