TVBZ28
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How to get a young lady in VN? by bkksaigon
Hi, I just want to ask for advice from other expats here as I am sensing a lot of attitude from ladies that I try to approach at the shopping malls, shops; they seem to be very serious and avoiding making eye contact and I just have a feeling ...
I once was getting a young girl in VN, and still paying the price even after +40 years; but worse after the first year, I realized that in the beginning, actually she was the one who got me instead...Oh well! I didn't learn the lesson from ... Read More
Understanding Vietnamese girls by GuestPoster2698
So on my first trip to Vietnam I met a girl and saw her for a few days. Being the skeptical dude that I am and knowing nothing about Vietnam, the first night that we met I didn't give her my phone number but she and her friend made plans with my ...
"employees fly between Vietnam, Cambodia, and Singapore" - vndreamer Quite right. I would run like hell.... :) Read More
How much cash allowed out and into Vietnam by infoKQ
I was carrying £20,000 in GBP on me after a business settlement in China . I decided my best option to carry money home after going on a visit to Vietnam was to carry on my person. Problem arose when i was stopped by customs security on the ...
Good tip, BUT.... If your country has a FATCA law like in the USA, they can track your deposits, because all banks and financial institution (like Western Union, or any Money Transfer services) must report to the US gov. for any suspicion ... Read More
How do you invest in Vietnam real estate? by Stacy123
I think that's so difficult for foreigners to buy or invest in real estate in Vietnam. Just need some advises and want to know your experience. Please give me some ideas.. :heart:
"He has great difficulty understanding property ownership here in VN, or in the USA for that matter. " HAH!HAH!HAH! I got to laugh each time I see someone ran into the problem above, because I often say: "some place used 'the ... Read More
Dual citizenship in Vietnam for a Viet Kieu? by sofimofi
Hello all, My parents were born and raised here but moved to Canada in the 70s. I was born in Canada. Is there any way I can apply for a dual citizenship in Vietnam? I have been living here for about 1.5 months and intend on living here for the ...
@phikachu I obtained a VN passport in order to have a "2nd option". All thing equally speaking, when you started to demonstrate against local gov., the brutal, injustice can be apply anywhere - especially in USA nowadays. Just learn ... Read More
Health Insurance for Expats by markeggs
Looking for recommendations or suggestions. I'm healthy, over 40 and have travel insurance, but am looking to stay in HCMC for a long time and trying to figure out if I should continue to do the travel insurance thing, or look into a more ...
Does anybody use the Cigna's Health insurance policy in VN ? https://www.cignaglobal.com/health-insurance-plans/international-medical-insurance If so, please share your experience & knowledge - pro & con - which I will be very ... Read More
WHY CANT A FOREIGNER BUY A NEW MOTORBIKE... by michaellieptourists
We went to the Honda dealer to purchase a new scooter... Needless to say, no one spoke English but my Vn wife was able to make an attempt at translation which appeared to say that we can't buy a bike because we don't live here ...
"Nothing against foreigners but if you can't justify why you need a bike (there's taxi, bus, ... )" In many western countries, even if one person is dumb/crazy enough to buy a vehicle that they can't justify - as long as ... Read More
House for sale outskirt of Dalat by wmlee
Hi, I am new to this site. I thinking of retiring in Dalat in a few years time. Not sure there is any house/property sale in Dalat. Thanks for any response. Lee
Try this: http://www.hunghungphat.com/ Read More
Acupuncture Clinics in HCMC? by a525
Anybody knows where to find a reputable CLEAN place for acupuncture in HCMC?
Hi Kenjee There is no category call "Acupuncture" for me to enter the recommendation. Please show me how to get around it. THX Read More
Acupuncture Clinics in HCMC? by a525
Anybody knows where to find a reputable CLEAN place for acupuncture in HCMC?
It's depended on what kind of treatment that you needed, mine was a simple acupuncture treatment, which cost me $200,000 VND for each session. You can call Dr Monika directly, who can speak English & Mandarin (of course, Vietnamese)fluently ... Read More
10 Types of expats living in Vietnam by paultruthy
I was going through this information about the 10 types of expats in Vietnam, i feel most of what is written here is half truth, i might not totally agree with the writer, what's your view? 10 Types Of Expats In ...
Each time I see the word "NGO", it scare me to death ! Read More
U.S. Citizen Can Retire in Vietnam? Visa Options? by Guest2394875
I'm considering retiring in Vietnam and am wondering about visa options allowing a long term stay (hopefully without having to periodically leave and return to the country). From what I've read, renewing a short-term visa is a hassle and ...
"Right now, there is 1 year visa for spouses married to Vietnamese." Is it possible to marry 10 women/girl so I can extend my VISA for 10 years ? :P Seriously, I bet there is a paragraph somewhere in the Citizenship Law section, that ... Read More
VNamese Passport Questions by vkcanuck
Hello Everyone, This is a fantastic site for info. I am looking forward to being a sponge and soaking in all the infos about VNam. Thanks to all of you, I will be better prepared when I move here. Anyhoo, I am a VK currently living in Vancouver, ...
Trust me, there will be someone ask the same question 2 years from now - and I hope some silly guy/gal will do the same :) Read More
VNamese Passport Questions by vkcanuck
Hello Everyone, This is a fantastic site for info. I am looking forward to being a sponge and soaking in all the infos about VNam. Thanks to all of you, I will be better prepared when I move here. Anyhoo, I am a VK currently living in Vancouver, ...
1. Do I still need a work permit when I move here? I don't think so, since VN gov. considered holding a VN Ho Chieu means you're a Vietnamese with citizenship. 2. Am I now considered a Vietnamese citizen? Yes. 3. Can I get my ... Read More
Acupuncture Clinics in HCMC? by a525
Anybody knows where to find a reputable CLEAN place for acupuncture in HCMC?
I was in pain on my left shoulder for more than 3 months before I arrived in Vietnam, upon recommendation from VietExpat’s blog, I found Mrs. Monika is a truly amazing acupuncture practitioner, which she diagnosed correctly that after more ... Read More
Banking by VietnamVenice3260
Can an expat visiting Vietnam open up a bank account in his name IN VIETNAMESE BANK ? I would like to open account there to start life with spouse. Can anyone help me ? Need to move funds. Vietnam Venice . thanks ~
Just wanted to add some wise cracks to Ngattt statement: Every (true) man wanted a good wife. Period. But look at what happened to Adam when Eve was "created" by GOD. All man lives in dream state of mind until he married. btw, "Keep ... Read More
Please help me with this translation! by Jen Kim
Can any Vietnamese help me to correct below translation? I used Google translator and I'm not sure how it sound to native Vietnamese..Thank you so much!! Tôi muốn giới thiệu bản thân mình và ...
Let me try this: xin vui lòng liên hệ với chúng tôi.. Trước hết, tôi xin định nghĩa lại cái danh từ "liên hệ" mà đa số ... Read More
Healthcare in Vietnam by Julien
Hi, how does the healthcare system work in Vietnam ? Is it efficient ? What are the main differences between public and private sectors? Is it recommended to purchase private health insurance in Vietnam? Thanks in advance for sharing ...
Can you share with us the link of US Gov website that mentioned about 6 mos. limited for Medicare? Thanks. Read More
Best/Good Place to rent in DA-LAT city?
I am planning to stay in DALAT for at least 3 months out of a year, which 2-3 miles out of city limit is fine with me. If you know (a) which area is best to stay, (b) price range, and (3) any negative/problem may associated with it. Thanks for any ... Read More
Dual citizenship in Vietnam for a Viet Kieu? by sofimofi
Hello all, My parents were born and raised here but moved to Canada in the 70s. I was born in Canada. Is there any way I can apply for a dual citizenship in Vietnam? I have been living here for about 1.5 months and intend on living here for the ...
To Yeshuafollower : I've been here/USA for almost 40 years and couldn't agree with you more. Many expats in US often said in VN there are "Laws of Jungle", but not many mentioned about the "Jungle of Laws" in USA, which ... Read More
Dual citizenship in Vietnam for a Viet Kieu? by sofimofi
Hello all, My parents were born and raised here but moved to Canada in the 70s. I was born in Canada. Is there any way I can apply for a dual citizenship in Vietnam? I have been living here for about 1.5 months and intend on living here for the ...
Try this: http://www.vietnamconsulate-sf.org/en/consular-services/vietnam-passport/ NOTE: 1-The Consulate's site may be different for other country, the above is for USA resident 2-Follow the recommendation on option for how to obtain the first ... Read More
5-Years VISA - 90 Days renew by TVBZ28
Hi folks, I am here in SG finally, carrying a 5-yrs VISA - and now wonder if I decided to stay for more than 90 days, how and where should I extended? I've heard that in the past we have to leave VN for a week or so then return for another ...
Hi folks, First of all, thanks for all the "noise" (a good noise indeed) regards to my question :) Yes, I just learn that it's a VEC instead of 5-yrs VISA, and the procedure of renew my VEC before 90 days is up at the local police ... Read More
5-Years VISA - 90 Days renew
Hi folks, I am here in SG finally, carrying a 5-yrs VISA - and now wonder if I decided to stay for more than 90 days, how and where should I extended? I've heard that in the past we have to leave VN for a week or so then return for another ... Read More
Vietnamese passport application - where to go for documentation? by TIORKLGM
Hello Can anyone tell me where I must got to obtain documentation to apply for a passport for a Vietnamese Citizen ? From what I've read, it's at the immigration department on Nguyen Trai street. Is this information still valid ? Kind ...
Thanks Avi for the link. Are you currently living in VN and a Vietnamese citizen or an expat? I will be in VN later next month. Read More
Vietnamese passport application - where to go for documentation? by TIORKLGM
Hello Can anyone tell me where I must got to obtain documentation to apply for a passport for a Vietnamese Citizen ? From what I've read, it's at the immigration department on Nguyen Trai street. Is this information still valid ? Kind ...
Thanks Avi Tran & Jaitch. I forgot to mentioned (a minor detail :) that I am US Citizen, and still have my old The Can Cuoc issued before 1975. I planned to visit by end of year and wondered whether to do it here in USA (San Francisco) or wait ... Read More
Vietnamese passport application - where to go for documentation? by TIORKLGM
Hello Can anyone tell me where I must got to obtain documentation to apply for a passport for a Vietnamese Citizen ? From what I've read, it's at the immigration department on Nguyen Trai street. Is this information still valid ? Kind ...
What document that we need to bring in order to apply for a VN passport (Ho Chieu) ? Thanks for any response. Read More
Dual citizenship in Vietnam for a Viet Kieu? by sofimofi
Hello all, My parents were born and raised here but moved to Canada in the 70s. I was born in Canada. Is there any way I can apply for a dual citizenship in Vietnam? I have been living here for about 1.5 months and intend on living here for the ...
I am no longer have my "The Can Cuoc" (ID card before 75) but still have some high school document with picture and all vitlal infor. Can it Ok to be used to reclaim my VN citizenship? anybody has a similar document and able to get dual citizenship? ... Read More
Time to run away? by Jquinoq
:/ so, I met this girl 34 years old , started dating her ( seriously) within a week her family has me at a Buddha temple talking about wedding dates with a " master" . Omg. I just met her WTF is the family thinking after two week " marriage" her ...
I will pray for you. :D Kidding aside, if you're seriously wanted to have a long term relationship, then its' time to sit down with her and be frank to each other (or at least yourself). It's quite true that any "girl" (or women) beyond the age of ... Read More