Retirement Visas for Peru

Updated 10 January 2012

In order to get a retirement visa, you need to prove that you have a fixed monthly income of at least 1000USD. The great thing about Peru is the cost of living. People have been able to get medical treatment for a decent price. Moneysupermarket, travel insurance with medical conditions, is a good insurance company to look at.

According to Peruvian law, you are NOT allowed to earn money while on this visa. However, if you'd like to work you can get citizenship after two years. There has been at least one person from Expat Peru that changed a retirement visa into citizenship. If you're interested in Peruvian citizenship, look here for the requirements. The following articles should help you out.

● Obtaining a Rentista Visa in Peru (Part I)
● Obtaining a Rentista Visa in Peru (Part II)
● Steps and documents needed
● New changes to the requirements
● Difference between other resident visas
● Sworn statement
● Proof of funds
● Paying taxes


 You might also be interested in some advice on how to plan for retirement. Look at the article below.

How to solve financial problems post retirement
Financial problems may affect every area of life, but if it occurs to you post retirement, it can screw up your retired life. Once you are trapped in the vicious cycle of debt, you will seem to drag yourself deeper into the debt hole. According to a survey done by the American Psychological Association, it has been seen that 73% of Americans account financial problems for the primary reason of their stress. They must have been spending sleepless nights wondering how to solve financial problems.

Getting rid of troublesome debt should be your primary aim post retirement. Retired life is usually known as the golden period of one’s life. If you do not want to spoil the enjoyment of your retired life, follow the steps mentioned below.

1. Use your 401 k account: You must have maintained an employer sponsored retirement account while you were already earning. A 401k account is one such account which is sponsored by your employer and you need to save a part of your monthly income into that account which can be withdrawn post retirement. After you have retired, if you are in credit card debts or if you have to pay your auto insurance premiums, you can withdraw money from your 401 k account. Do not choose to borrow money before retirement as it may become subject to tax.

2. Utilize the proceeds of your investment: You must have diversified your portfolio by concentrating your funds in shares, mutual funds, cash equivalents etc. If you have cleverly invested your money in the right kind of stocks that have appreciated with time, you can earn a huge amount of money. These proceeds can be utilized to pay off your financial obligations.

3. Take out a reverse mortgage: The option of taking out a reverse mortgage is most appropriate and helpful for seniors post retirement. If you are drowned in debt and you have no cash to pay but you have equity in your home, take out a reverse mortgage. You can use the proceeds of the reverse mortgage in paying off any debt that you owe. With the new reverse mortgage rules, you will not even require to pay any upfront fees to your lenders. Thus, explore this option while you’re going though acute credit crunch.

Thus, if you’re wondering about how to solve financial problems after your retirement, take into account the smart and easy steps mentioned above. Also try to manage your finances in a better way as you’re no more an earning member.

Resources: Check out the Ultimate Peru List's recommended ebooks and The LA Jobs List's free list of schools in Peru.