Posted on August 30, 2010
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Imagine working abroad for the first time, armed with all the information you need to successfully acclimate yourself to the work environment, social scene and overall cultural customs? That is where Goinglobal steps in. Goinglobal is committed to providing you with an arsenal of career information and resources to ease the transition abroad and help you be prepared before you leave. We have career country guides for over 30 countries, written by in-country researchers, that help you as a professional regardless of whether you are a novice or seasoned expat.
Every week, we will feature an insight from one of our career guides to help you achieve your dream of working internationally.
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Today’s insight: A brief overlook of visas in Peru
The visa process is generally straightforward but be sure to begin the visa application process in well in advance of any travel dates. Also, it is possible to work in Peru while there as a student, but it is necessary to find an employer that is willing to offer its support in order to obtain a business visa.
Business Visas
Nationals of all countries require a business visa in order to work in Peru on a temporary basis. A business visa is not required to attend meetings or conferences. Business visa holders can remain in Peru for up to 90 days.
Student Visas
Students studying in Peru can receive a student visa that is valid for 90 days. For students studying in Peru for more than 90 days, the visa must be renewed every 90 days at an Oficina de Migraciones.
Work Permits
A resident working visa is the only document required to work in a Peruvian company. There is no separate work permit document.
Are you interested in learning more about living and working in Peru? Check out the Peru Country Guide and many more at www.goinglobal.com.
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Posted by: Olga at Going Global
Posted on August 27, 2010
Whether you aspire to live, work or study in another country or if you are already doing that, then the word “expat” is part of your everyday language. In the most general sense, an “expat” is anyone who is temporarily or permanently living in a country other than the one where they claim citizenship. If that is you, then you are in the right place.
Every time you become an expat, you go through the learning curve of planning, moving and acclimating to that new culture. At first the learning curve is steep, but once you get a hang of it, it becomes easier and easier.
That is what the Expatacular tips are all about. Making your first or next expat move easier. If you have any to suggest, leave them in the comments or send us a message.
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Today’s Tip: The Art of the SIM Card
Thank you to Katie Warner from Austin, Texas for this Expatacular tip!
The fear of not staying connected is one of the biggest hesitations of anyone moving abroad. Thankfully with the ease of using SIM cards on compatible GSM phones, racking up huge international phone bills to talk to loved ones or signing long-term phone contracts when you are only living in the country short-term, have become a thing of the past.
What is a SIM card? Basically it is a portable hard drive for your phone. Your SIM stores your contacts, text messages and allows you to easily switch account information between other compatible GSM devices. The advantage for international travelers is that you can buy SIM cards as you travel from country to country. This grants you the ability to pay as you go, permits you to access local cell phone coverage, and you only pay for the in-country minute charges rather than accruing roaming charges.
Here are some tips to reap the benefits of utilizing SIM cards as an expat or international traveler:
- Check to make sure your phone has SIM card capabilities. While the majority of phones do, there are still some carriers, particularly in the US, that sell phones without SIM cards. To find out if your phone has a SIM card, remove the battery and you will see the small stamp size chip in the back.
- If your phone does have a SIM card, make sure that your phone is unlocked. To test whether your phone is unlocked, borrow a SIM card from a friend and place it in your phone. If it reads the data from your friend’s card, then your phone is unlocked. Otherwise, you will have to get your phone unlocked.
- To unlock your phone, you can do a variety of things. You can go to a phone store where they will unlock it for you (there is usually a fee associated with this) or you can also trouble-shoot unlocking it for free using online tools. Check out Road Warrior’s resources for unlocking FAQ’s.
- After you’ve gone through the above steps, go to a store where they sell phones and purchase your SIM card. Aim to buy a card that already has minutes included on it. After those minutes have been used, you simply buy minutes as you go. Ask the store’s staff to identify the best places where to buy minutes. You would be surprised where minutes are available in some countries (like Newsstands and Grocery Stores).
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Posted by: Olga at Going Global
Posted on August 12, 2010
Whether you aspire to live, work or study in another country or if you are already doing that, then the word “expat” is part of your everyday language. In the most general sense, an “expat” is anyone who is temporarily or permanently living in a country other than the one where they claim citizenship. If that is you, then you are in the right place.
Every time you become an expat, you go through the learning curve of planning, moving and acclimating to that new culture. At first the learning curve is steep, but once you get a hang of it, it becomes easier and easier.
That is what the Expatacular tips are all about. Making your first or next expat move easier. If you have any to suggest, leave them in the comments or send us a message.
Today’s tip: Calculate your cost of living
One of the largest adjustments when to moving to a new country is how much things cost relative to what you are used to. Prepare yourself before you go. Know how much money you will need to have an equivalent lifestyle of what you have today. This will help you to negotiate your salary better (if you are moving for a job), gauge a better price point for housing, and give you a sense of what general living expenses are like.
Cost of living calculators tend to be rather nebulous. Expatistan gives clarity to the ambiguous space of cost of living calculators. This free application does a cost comparison any two given cities based on Food, Housing, Clothes, Transportation, Health and Entertainment. It gives an overall picture of how much more or less you will be spending in cities around the world.
While cost of living calculators in general are a smart move, do not rely on them as your only source of information. Do some digging on local websites to get a better picture of how much money you will be spending.
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Posted by: Olga at Going Global
