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krubistuben
3/21/2015 12:45 EST

My boyfriend and I have recently been talking about moving to Peru for a year. I could teach English, but he's currently in the USCG and was hoping to get a job down there working on boats, since it's what he's been doing for the last few years. We've done some research, but we're having a hard time finding anything.

What would be the chances of him being able to get a job on a boat or at a dock in Peru (preferably with some people who speak English)? I know Lima is near a pretty big port, but do you think there would be a company down there that would hire an American?

Anything pointing us in the right direction would be helpful. Thank you!

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pistachio
3/22/2015 09:59 EST

To work in Peru or to be hired for a formal position here you have to either be sponsored by an employer or you have to have - the right to work.
If you come on a Visa to stay in Peru you will get 90 days upon entry and sometimes more if you request it at entry.
You can renew this Visa by leaving and returning Peru to any other country / this will extend your visa. You can do this time and time again / cross a border and return and cross a border and return. You can do this indefinitely. On a tourist visa though there are many things you cannot do here and one very Important thing that you cannot do is BANKING. You cannot open a bank account making life a little difficult.
A step up in staying here is to get the Carnet de Extraneria.... and there are many grounds for which you can apply. It can take up to 4 months with a lot of running around but it is available if you can qualify.
With the Carnet you are a legal resident, can bank, get a drivers license and so on.[ You can't vote ]
ok,,,, I can't say much about docks or ports / there are two I know... near Lima in Callao there is a commercial port and north near Trujillo in I think Salaverry is another. Big on oversea cargo, import and export. I have never seen a Charter type fishing boat here like in the states / and I live at the beach in Huanchaco just outside of Trujillo.
Fishing here is the same locally as it was 500 years ago....
I know your trying to plan but really,, would be good for you to make a trip and explore to learn more how to plan your move.
Look up TEFL Teaching English as a Foreign Language because it is typical to have TEFL certification if you plan to get a position teaching English....
Don't get discouraged just get active and participate in the process... it will work out.
pistachio

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laelhitz
7/24/2015 14:00 EST

Just to concur with the previous reply; I have looked for charter fishing boats / deep sea fishing tours and haven't found much at all. It seems like that would be really popular if you could set one up, but I know nothing of what permits and such would be needed. I was especially looking at southern Peru Arequipa/Camana area. There are whale watching boats up north by Mancora, and the port of Paita is growing and active also, just FYI.

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