Cultural Resume of Peru
Customs and Courtesies
Greetings: Spanish, Quechua and Aymara are officially recognized. Many speak Spanish and an indigenous language; those with higher education often also speak English (International YMCA, n.d., p. 2). It is polite to greet all people you meet. Greetings such as "Buenos Dias" ("Good Day") and smiling are important. The address of "Gringo/Gringa" ("Foreigner") is meant politely. The most common man/woman and man/man greeting is the handshake (International YMCA, n.d., p. 2); women friends may give/receive a kiss on the right cheek but because it's slightly less formal, only the Peruvian should initiate (Debenham, 2011); men may also pat each other on the shoulder and children may be greeted with an arm around the shoulder or a pat on the shoulder (International YMCA, n.d., p. 2).
Visiting: Passports are required for all international visitors except some citizens of Bolivia, Chile and Ecuador who are visiting some areas of Peru. Citizens of Bolivia, Chile and Ecuador, and most citizens of the Americas and Western Europe do not need a visa. Tourists may stay in Peru up to 90 days but a tourist can request an extension from immigration authorities. Upon arrival, you will receive an International Embarkation/Disembarkation Card on the plane or at the immigration post and you must fill it out and give it to immigration authorities when arriving and leaving. Also when arriving, you must declare any plants or animals you carry, and present sanitary permits from your country. Without the sanitary permits, the Peruvian sanitary authority may burn the plants and/or kill the animals. When leaving, you must also fill out a form declaring taxable items you have acquired during your stay. Personal clothing and belongings, portable computers and adventure sports...
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