brianAFSER73
American looking for information about Vietnam
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Registration: 02 July 2022
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Understanding e-Visa Runs by Perseus
I鈥檓 hoping I can borrow on your experience here. I鈥檓 presently on a visa run, it was my first time trying it through the Moc Bai land gate instead of the airport. After leaving Vietnam I applied for an e-Visa, only to be told (twice) ...
@Aidan in HCMC Howdy Aiden, I thought I butt in for a question on border run for visa renewal from hcmc. First, do you have some information on border run service from district in hcmc. 2. How long is the turn around time for reentry to vn. Is ... Read More
What are Vietnamese workers like as people? by Rudi2255477
Hello,I am planning to open a small factory in the Asian region and would like to learn more about what Vietnamese people are like.How do they generally behave or perform as workers?In comparison to Chinese workers, what are the main differences in ...
@Rudi2255477depends on what you kind of factory you plan to open. Electronics one you might attract the educated smart employees types, if you open a cement making factory you get the laborers to that trade. The gist is you can鈥檛 generalize ... Read More
Travel abroad with a VN spouse to a third-country. by Dannyroc3
Any answer to this question would be complicated and probably amount to "it depends,"However, let me ask.If a US citizen is married to a foreign spouse and wants to travel to a third country, will the non-American seeking a visa, have their ...
for expat holding u.s visa, and currently in VN. do you need a visa to travel to Thailand or any other S.E Asian countries. I am aware a VN passport holder does not need a visa to go there. Read More
Schwab Accounts in Vietnam by tunnelrat69
I just opened a Schwab Investment/Saving/Checking account in preparation to relocate - for good - to Vietnam. During a search of the forum, I noticed the threads are pretty old, anyone have incite on if Schwab is a dependable brokerage to use in ...
@OceanBeach92107come on, technically yes, but it is a fairly common practice in viet nam and the gov knows its existenceSome expats I know are master at these and know where the trading houses are in Ha Noi and saigon Read More
Schwab Accounts in Vietnam by tunnelrat69
I just opened a Schwab Investment/Saving/Checking account in preparation to relocate - for good - to Vietnam. During a search of the forum, I noticed the threads are pretty old, anyone have incite on if Schwab is a dependable brokerage to use in ...
@tunnelrat69 Reading through these threads, it appears you all pretty much ruling out using u.s currency in viet Nam or wherever, instead relying on Schwab account for living expenses while there. But wouldn鈥檛 you miss out on the exchange rate ... Read More
How to keep your things safe in an Airbnb or apartment by Vietnamkid
Hi, This may be naive or plain stupid, but I'm gonna ask anyways. :) I will be traveling with my laptop, camera, etc. I've always stayed at hotels in Vietnam and would leave my laptop with the receptionist when out. I am considering ...
@Vietnamkid This thread is a few years old, not sure if he still follow this forum but want to ask what is the meaning of 鈥淢ien Thi Thuc鈥� mentioned in his comments. Just curious. Read More
Signing A House Or Apartment Lease On A Tourist Visa by OceanBeach92107
It's definitely legal for someone on a tourist visa to sign a legal rental agreement which is longer than the duration of their visa. it's basically up to the landlord as to whether they want to rent to you IF you are willing to comply with their ...
I had a nightmarish experience with the local security police due to the landlord in whom I rented a private house, Apparently he didn鈥檛 file the proper proper paperwork with the district security police, but only with the precinct one. So the ... Read More
Is renting out Airbnb legal as a foreigner in Vietnam? by agathacindy
Hallo me (Indonesian) and my husband (German) will move to Quy Nhon because of my husbands work next year. So I am happy to read in here that there are group of expats living there :) Right now I am still searching of work possibilities, what could ...
Don鈥檛 know much about QN. It鈥檚 a provincial capital so it鈥檚 not as developed as like nha trang, 脿 tourists spot. Your being an architect, you should be able to work online, drawing your project design blueprint and transmit ... Read More
Moving to Vietnam with personal belongings by Kiteflyer
Hi,I have read some alarming messages here saying that used goods can't be imported. Surely there must be an exception for persons who are moving to the country because they are married with a Vietnamese woman. I am not leaving behind an address and ...
@devarj57 Add to this commenter. This is probably the reliable way to ship anything to vn since these freight forwarders have established channels in vn. Think the cost is around 2.30 usd per pound. Another option is by paying extra for overweight ... Read More
First solo trip to Hanoi, VN by muhdnzn
Hello 色花堂's, I am planning a solo trip to Hanoi and this is my first ever solo trip to anywhere, so obviously I am little nervous, at same time I am excited and I am all in for this trip. Do anyone have tips for me for a better experience and ...
first solo out of country can be daunting. But you probably already are an adventurous soull else you won鈥檛 contemplate a solo trip, in that spirit. I would arrange lodging through online sites like Agoda or others, granted you already have ... Read More
Vietnamese Citizenship by descent advice by lamadoo
Hi guys, Does anyone have experience applying for a dual citizenship as an Australian? Both my parents were born in Vietnam and fled to Australia by boat during the Vietnam War. They do not have their Vietnamese birth certificate as it was ...
@THIGVinteresting comment here, @THIGVFirstly what advantages of having a vn citizenship other than not having to have visa to enter vn. ? secondly, to @Thigv point if you enter vn via vn passport you might loose your resident country consular ... Read More
International automobile driver license
Does any expat here have an international driver license. can you relate how to go about getting one? does vn accept these licenses.? and would you even recommend to drive there. Read More
Hey HCMC 色花堂s ! I'm looking for tennis partners in Thao Dien . by Digital nomad Vietnam
Hi tennis players, I just arrived in HCMC and I'm going to live in D2 Thao dien near the Vincom mega mall. I'm looking for tennis partners in the neighbourhood. I started playing tennis regularly two years ago and I wouldn't want to ...
Look like this is an old post. but am interested in join up with whoever can play in hcmc or in da nang. give me a pm here. preferably 3-4.5 level Read More
Ambien and Cialis by john gord
Can I get generic Ambien (Zolpidem) and generic Cialis (Tadalafil) over the counter in Vietnam?聽If so, what is the approximate cost for 20mg generic Cialis and 10mg generic Ambien?
@OceanBeach92107either a troll or or he has idle time to kill Read More
Mobile phone plans in Vietnam by Cheryl
Hello everyone, Staying connected while living in Vietnam remains a priority for expats, especially when choosing a mobile operator or to understand the local specificities of mobile plans. Here some elements to consider: How to choose ...
@Dannyroc3not familiar with tello. can somebody give a little more detail i.e cost, contract? i have been using magic jack phone. it only can make/receive call to/from the u.s for just 45$usd Read More