hi Coog...........

ok,,, sea cargo..........My guess is that you are shipping a partial container. Your items will arrive a Callao and be inspected by customs and then released to you. All cartons must be numbered and have an inventory list. You have to declare a value to these items and then pay a tariff on them. When they clear customs you can pick them up. All cartons must have a Peruvian destination address on them. You may not have a residence yet but you can you any of your friends as when you pick up your goods you can bring anywhere.

I do not know how you selected what and what not to bring but be advised that all electric here is 220v. You 110v won't work and will be ruined plugging in to 220. You can adapt the plug but you will still overload your item and overload it / it will be ruined. You could get 220 to 110 converters but they are expensive, if available only in about 50 watts capacity and higher you won't find at all. You also need to consider the costs of shipping and tariff compared to replacing that item here, so choose wisely.

You can export your things here to Peru without having residency. I don't know what you mean by "" peruano cedulla "" but I think you mean the Carnet de Extranjeria.

Obtaining residency and then receiving the Carnet is a long an involved process. I cannot be done from the Stateside. You have to apply for it on grounds and I believe you would be looking for the 'Rentista' selection. You need to prove you have no less than $1000 per month income. You will not have the right to work and your residency will last indefinitely. Your entry visa of 90 day will be extended while your Carnet Application is processing. I know that it can take about 4 months and there is a lot of running around Lima to put the application in place. The time I mention is from when you place the application.
One thing is that you have to go to the American Embassy in Lima in Surco near Polo ave. and have your US Passport certified. There is a $50 fee. This legalizes your passport. There are a lot of other proofs you need in the process as well so bring your Certified Birth Certificate / not a copy and any other doc you deem necessary. You definitely need a proof of income letter and that has to be OFFICIALLY TRANSLATED and presented in the application.
You can learn about the Carnet in posts here and at Imigracions here in Peru.
Good also to have a stateside bank that will allow you to use ATMS here because you cannot do any banking until you have your carnet. You have to inform your bank your traveling in South America or your transactions will be blocked... they assume fraudulent use without foreknowledge.
You can travel legally out of the US with a maximum of $10,000 cash and not more.
You can easily and fairly convert $ to s/. 's/
I suggest you renew you Stateside Driver's license to get maximum date even if it is not ready for renewal right now and also before you leave go to the AA club and obtain an International Drivers License. Also renew your passport stateside immediately and buy the extra Passport Card. It will come in handy.
You will probably send your sea cargo goods 14 to 21 days prior to your departure so you will arrive approximately when the cargo arrives.
I think it would also be a good idea to update all of your vaccinations, especially tetanus.

That is what I can think of at the moment but I would be happy to Try to answer any other questions you have.

I know it sounds like a Lot but really, everything will fall in place. Be patient, efficiencies here are not what your used to.

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Your idea is completely crazy. Just take what can be put in several suitcases and buy everything new down there. If you can't be without your furnishings you are not a good candidate for life in Lima or anywhere else but Canada for that mater. The headaches involved and expense in not worth it believe me!

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Ecuador Dean............ hi........

you know,,, that is another good way to think about it.. a fresh start / Tabula Rasa!

When I was preparing and planning my move from the States to here in Peru I asked a fellow who had moved here from Venezuela,,,' If you were to make a permanent move - far away - to another country,,,?what would you bring?

He did not hesitate and immediately said,,,,,,," just my socks and my underwear ! "

This short declarative statement really rocked me and in a good way.
I think most people suffer a little from 'separation anxiety' This feeling is extended to our possessions and though it was difficult, I got used to it and really left behind a lot of things that at the time I thought were So Important !

I have had little or no regret about letting those things go.

pistachio

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