ajairon
Ecuadorian expat in Vietnam
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About me
Ecuadorian
Lives in Pleiku, Gia Lai
Speaks English, Fran莽aise, Espa帽ol
Registration: 01 June 2022
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Can anyone recomend an experienced CPA that deals with US expat taxes by jrharvey
I really hate that I even have to ask this on a forum but Im not exagerating that I have reached out to over 50 CPAs from all over and I cant find anyone willing to assist someone living overseas. The very few that actually reply all say its too ...
"better call Saul"馃槈 ... It's hard to find one, They protect themselves because they will need your power, grants and to ensure no movements under the table. Sorry for my answer, maybe but expensive is to look for expensive international ... Read More
Best SIM or Internet Option for Big Downloads While Traveling Vietnam? by MaxG96
Hey everyone! 馃憢I鈥檓 a video editor and I鈥檒l be traveling around Vietnam, mostly in Gia Lai, B矛nh Thu岷璶, and Long An. I often need to download 10-20GB+ files daily, so I鈥檓 looking for fast and reliable internet ...
@MaxG96 Hello, don't worry about prices, you can find a prepaid with 500gb/30days for less than $15. Viettel and Mobifone are the best. If you want to use your roaming-phonenumber, sometimes one or the other works depending the zone you are. Weird ... Read More
Joint Bank accounts: VN and 色花堂. Which bank? by KKK36
HiTried to open a joint account at ACB today. I am an Aussie with a shiny new 3 year TRC and a beautiful VN wife who is shinier than me :) I was told not possible unless both parties VN nationals.One day, we hope to get her a partner VISA for my ...
@OceanBeach92107 Hi, I cannot deny your experience with Agribank.... I have also heard the same from some other expats, in fact with any bank it works for some few people, but most of the them don't. I think that feature was kept by mistake of the ... Read More
Computer woes, where to buy? by Dannyroc3
My 2017 Macbookpro is occasionally getting a huge barcode-like line down the center of my screen, once it filled the whole screen. If I close it or restart, it goes away but that cant be a sign of good things to come.AI says it could be the screen ...
New one? TopZone stores everywhere in Vietnam.Prices? although you may see the sticker "made in Vietnam" in your Apple devices (as many other brands), prices are like to be delivered to USA after manufactured and then imported to Vietnam again. ... Read More
Joint Bank accounts: VN and 色花堂. Which bank? by KKK36
HiTried to open a joint account at ACB today. I am an Aussie with a shiny new 3 year TRC and a beautiful VN wife who is shinier than me :) I was told not possible unless both parties VN nationals.One day, we hope to get her a partner VISA for my ...
@KKK36Wait, I didn't suggest to try with international banks... because any bank established in a country must comply the legal controls of that country. In Vietnam foreigners who hold an account can only receive funds by transfers from other ... Read More
Divorce in Vietnam (2024) by Randomguy2040
Hi everyone, me (American) and my wife ( Vietnamese) want to divorce in VN. Neither of us have kids, assets or properties to dispute over. I reached out to a few lawyers online. I was quoted 4000 dollars on average and they recommended an unilateral ...
@pippo cal貌63 Oh man, please continue your story, why did the court reject your unilateral divorce request? By the law It can be requested after 12 month separated, it means of all conyugal matters, if you are still sending some money to ... Read More
Computer woes, where to buy? by Dannyroc3
My 2017 Macbookpro is occasionally getting a huge barcode-like line down the center of my screen, once it filled the whole screen. If I close it or restart, it goes away but that cant be a sign of good things to come.AI says it could be the screen ...
Macbooks have all their components welded to the mother board; no hard drives or sticks of memory possible to replace. Due to that every Apple workshop is a good lab. Regarding your issue, If everything works fine after a reboot then I dont think ... Read More
Divorce in Vietnam (2024) by Randomguy2040
Hi everyone, me (American) and my wife ( Vietnamese) want to divorce in VN. Neither of us have kids, assets or properties to dispute over. I reached out to a few lawyers online. I was quoted 4000 dollars on average and they recommended an unilateral ...
@Contem talk Weird but possible. #1 Of course she appears as a Single in VN, but she should know that a marriage in any country is globally legal and someone could use it against her for fraud or lies to the Authority. #2 she've got a VEC due to the ... Read More
Whats the solution for ants in VN by Dannyroc3
Jeez, I hate to ask such a petty question but- when I arrived in VN I assumed mosquitoes would be a problem, but that turned out to be no problem (at least I'm my area) the bigger aggravation is the tiny ants.At the first hotel I stayed at (4th ...
@drutterYour ideas are better than the cinnamon. In fact the cinnamon should be the best one, but the Vietnamese cinnamon is a bit bitter Read More
Vietnam Will Allow Starlink Internet For 600,000 Subscribers by OceanBeach92107
Huge!https://www.reuters.com/technology/space/vietnam-issues-decision-allow-spacexs-starlink-satellite-internet-service-2025-03-26/
Exactly @Aidan in HCMC, Starlink suscribers in Vietnam won't be allowed to have their own antenna in the roof, at least until 2031. A centralized monstrosity will link the satellite to end-users via cable or wifi. Eventhough the satellites are free ... Read More
Vietnam Will Allow Starlink Internet For 600,000 Subscribers by OceanBeach92107
Huge!https://www.reuters.com/technology/space/vietnam-issues-decision-allow-spacexs-starlink-satellite-internet-service-2025-03-26/
@OceanBeach92107Mmmmm, the air and the space over a country belong to the country.. To think that someone in the middle of nowhere will put an antenna in the roof and communicate with a satellite out of my eyes.... Mmmmm i think it is not as easy as ... Read More
Fake products in VN by Dannyroc3
The subject of fake products is something I run into a lot.My GF swears everything from cosmetics to Hershey bars are fake. I was thinking of buying a Bluetooth speaker. but wonder if they are just copies.When I look on Lazada, for a MArshall BT ...
Lazada ncludes some alternative items to fish you with lower prices. For example you can see a bicycle for 100k, you enter to the item and you will see only the gloves for that price and the bicycle for 3M. Dont buy medicine or vitamines in ... Read More
Using a bike rather than a Motorbike in a major city? by Dannyroc3
Does anyone have experience using a bike rather than a Motorbike?I'd like to know how effective they are in a place Like HCMC or congested areas.With all the hassle and expense of getting a motorbike, why don't more people use Bikes to get around?I ...
This will be only my point of view. 1) why don't more peaple uses bicycles?, well, in HCMC obviously the long distances, the temperature and the rain. A light weight bicycle is almost same price than a Motorbike.2) how difficult? First you should be ... Read More
Vietnamese Driving Licence Application by mmain
To obtain a Vietnamese driving licence, I understand I need a certified copy of my UK driving licence plus a translation. As my driving licence is a card listing UK vehicle categories, does anyone have a worked example of what they have submitted ...
@SteinNebraskahello, can a VEC be switched into TRC without being revoked? That's is one of my big doubts about the procedures in this country (my other one is what could happen with the residence of an expat vn-married and vn-babies if becomes ... Read More
Vietnamese Driving Licence Application by mmain
To obtain a Vietnamese driving licence, I understand I need a certified copy of my UK driving licence plus a translation. As my driving licence is a card listing UK vehicle categories, does anyone have a worked example of what they have submitted ...
@mmainRegarding passport copies my advise is always to notarize the entire book for the big fortune of $0.60 more. Well, normally it should/might/must be only the cover+datapage+entrystamp+lastpage...but believe me, I had the same issues before and ... Read More