John P
@-JohnD-
American expat in Vietnam
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About me
American
Lives in Da Lat, Lâm Dong
Speaks English, Español (acceptable, not fluent)
Registration: 04 May 2014
Seeking help in how to find an apartment-DaLat
Look on FB in the "Expats in Dalat" and "Dalat Expat" groups. There are also multiple Vietnamese-language groups there offering rentals. Post a question and 37 locals will offer something, one of which will most likely be a match. Read More
Strangers in my apartment: what's culturally acceptable behavior? by KruChris
Am not trying to start a [i]Vietnamese bashing[/i] here. Yesterday, someone needed my apartment for a meeting. A teenager was accompanied by his father. Both felt it perfectly normal to i. open doors and ii. then they disappeared into my bedroom. ...
They probably didn't understand "soy sauce". Next time ask for "see-yow". 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 ...
Former hostess in a Japanese bar who now is a manager? :o OF COURSE they say the girls get fired for sleeping with customers--prostitution is officially illegal here. She's a higher-end bar girl who deals with (so I've heard) a clientele ... Read More
Vietnam girl only marries me either..... by Huan07
She told me she will only marry me if i let her work in KTV lounge for 2 years to save up for business venture and settle her financial woes. After 2 years she will stop and ask me to go vietnam stay with her. Or i give her monthly $1k sgd monthly ...
You don't even live here, OceanBeach2107, what do you know about what parents teach their children in Vietnam? LESS THAN NOT MUCH! When you say, "In their culture...", you are talking about Western culture. Yes, there are many ... Read More
Bank negotiable Instruments by GuestPoster678
Does anyone know if the VNese banks have any negotiable instruments e.g. cashiers checks?
As hard as they make it to send money out of the country, I'd be very surprised if you could just walk in and get one. Good luck! Read More
Important notice for Vietnam visa - 30th March by Emily visa expert
please never come to vietnam with a tourist vissa, never use the tourist visa at any reason if you will stay a long time in Vietnam,... + The Business visa: It is so easy and cheap to get a visa extension without leaving the country: 3 month, 6 ...
He already gave you his best advice: "The way visa laws change here you may want to check it..." Check with a visa agent, NOT the people who post opinions here. Read More
Visa extension by asthecrowflies
Hey guys, Does anyone know of a cheap method for visa extension in Dalat? Cheers! :)
No. I did it through an agent in Saigon. There are many; check other threads. Read More
Reliable Couriers - Hoi An to Da Lat
Since you don't live here, you may want to look at a map, ffs. It's about 2 days' drive from Hoi An to Dalat. The best way to get luggage from one to the other is via whatever bus line runs the route. Read More
any expats in da lat?? by pokerplayer
hello everyone, i am vietnamese canadian and have moved to da lat . it just occurred to me to ask if there are any ex-pats living in da lat?? perhaps we could meet and have a beer!!! have a nice day everyone
They're at different places most weeks. When you get here is the time to look into them. Read More
any expats in da lat?? by pokerplayer
hello everyone, i am vietnamese canadian and have moved to da lat . it just occurred to me to ask if there are any ex-pats living in da lat?? perhaps we could meet and have a beer!!! have a nice day everyone
Just received: Dear All We go to Bella Cellar 6.30 PM Bella Cellar Restaurant - Vine & Food 38/25 Tran Phu St., Ward 4 , TP. Da Lat ,Lam Dong Cheers. Bjorn Read More
any expats in da lat?? by pokerplayer
hello everyone, i am vietnamese canadian and have moved to da lat . it just occurred to me to ask if there are any ex-pats living in da lat?? perhaps we could meet and have a beer!!! have a nice day everyone
Sorry, turns out he's no longer on FB. I'm sure there's someone here who gets the emails and can post the details for the next one. Read More
Accommodation in Da Lat by Patrushka
I will be in Da Lat, Vietnam on the 21st May 2017, and will be looking for a 1 bedroom apartment to rent, in that city. I am looking for somewhere QUIET please. Where would I start looking please?
I'd LOVE to have one each good Mexican & Greek restaurants here! Read More
Accommodation in Da Lat by Patrushka
I will be in Da Lat, Vietnam on the 21st May 2017, and will be looking for a 1 bedroom apartment to rent, in that city. I am looking for somewhere QUIET please. Where would I start looking please?
Two adults and one child in my place and we pay US$500/month total (all utilities) for 3 large floors plus a covered terrace. We could easily lose one to 1-1/2 rooms without cramming us at all, but it's a great place, so we signed for 2 years, ... Read More
Accommodation in Da Lat by Patrushka
I will be in Da Lat, Vietnam on the 21st May 2017, and will be looking for a 1 bedroom apartment to rent, in that city. I am looking for somewhere QUIET please. Where would I start looking please?
If you like to work out, wouldn't a nice long walk to/from the gym be a bigger advantage? ;-) Read More
Accommodation in Da Lat by Patrushka
I will be in Da Lat, Vietnam on the 21st May 2017, and will be looking for a 1 bedroom apartment to rent, in that city. I am looking for somewhere QUIET please. Where would I start looking please?
In my opinion, you're wasting your time looking now for 8 months from now. It is rare that a desirable listing is up for more than a month, and if it is, it's because the owner is asking too much. The best properties often rent before ... Read More
Fair amount for child support Vietnam???? by GuestPoster678
Curious....any opinions on what would be a fair amount of child support for one child in Vietnam. Better yet if anyone has any firsthand experience with the subject that would be nice. Thanks
What a mean brother-in-law!Brother of my wife.LMAO Pretty sure Hap was saying the brother-in-law was mean, not "what means brother-in-law". Thanks for the laugh :-D Read More
Moving to Vietnam. Can I get a 3-bd Apt for <$1K in D2 by simplj
Hi, I shall be moving to HCMC by end of this year. I have a < $1K budget, and would like to be close to International schools ( near D2?) . I am looking for a 3 bedroom apt so wanted to know if a <$1K budget is realistic. Thanks !
From what I've seen of D2, it's more like the west than Vietnam. Why live here if you're isolated from the locals? I never could understand that. Read More
Looking for good, reliable ct scan. Not at fv hospital by Vagabondalex
Can anyone reccomend a reliable, not super expensive, place to get a cat scan done? Thanks
Anthony64, the practice you're thinking of is, I think, Family Medical Practice at Diamond Plaza. We go there from Dalat when we need a real doctor. Our daughter will see the ENT this Thursday ... Read More
Teaching in Dalat by lookingabroad
Hi If you are working (teaching) and living in Dalat, I would love to know what it is like, the advantages and disadvantages. I was there a few years ago, and after quite a few years of travelling in Asia, it seems like a very pleasant place to ...
EVERYONE, it seems, wants to live in DL these days. Just know the pay is significantly less here than most other places in Vietnam. As a bonus it's rainy and cold af from now through October. Read More
Average salary for English teacher with no degree by Froyo3652
Hi all, I've got my first interview at an English center in Ho Chi Minh City later this week and I have no idea what is a fair number to start at when negotiating salary. I have essentially zero experience, and no degree, but I have a TEFL ...
If you work without proper papers you are subject to arrest and immediate deportation at the whim of the police. As Anthony64 said above, your chances of getting hired by a legit operation without a degree in something are negligible. There are ... Read More
Employment for a Writer in Vietnam? by TheThoreauLife
Dear Friends, I am relatively new to expat.com, so before my question I will introduce myself. I am an American who grew up as a military brat overseas (Italy, Spain) and lived previously as an expat in Kathmandu Nepal for eight months. I attend ...
I agree with most of what's written above. 1) One months' expenses is woefully insufficient. Am curious as to how much you think that is. 2) English language writing here does NOT pay very well. For example, someone I know did extensive ... Read More
Outpatient care in Dalat by edwarda909
Looking for recommendations for outpatient medical treatment in Dalat, preferably English-speakimg. Thanks
You are quite the optimist. Chances of finding a doctor in Dalat who knows his ass from his elbow are slim-to-none. Chances that this doctor would speak English are less-than-zero. Read More
any expats in da lat?? by pokerplayer
hello everyone, i am vietnamese canadian and have moved to da lat . it just occurred to me to ask if there are any ex-pats living in da lat?? perhaps we could meet and have a beer!!! have a nice day everyone
Contact Bjorn in Dalat on FB (search "Bjorn Dalat") There's an expat get together at 6:30 every Friday evening. He sends out a message every week re location. Read More
ATM withdrawal amount by vikingjeger
For those that are interested in larger then an average 2 million withdrawal amount, try MB Bank at 26 Phan Dinh Phung street. Was able to withdraw 5 million
The 5 million button is for MB account holders. Read More
Vietnamese girlfriend asking for money...Is this normal there? by theother
Hi everybody. I met a Vietnamese girl a year ago online, and went to Vietnam recently to meet her. Everything was good. She is pretty and nice. Not a bar or party girl, she works in a office for a big pizza company there. We date for a week in ...
They not only think they're entitled to 1/2 the stuff if you divorce, Vietnamese law calls for it. It's called community property in the US and is really only fair. One-half of what you have at divorce that you didn't have at marriage ... Read More
Vietnamese girlfriend asking for money...Is this normal there? by theother
Hi everybody. I met a Vietnamese girl a year ago online, and went to Vietnam recently to meet her. Everything was good. She is pretty and nice. Not a bar or party girl, she works in a office for a big pizza company there. We date for a week in ...
You are a disgusting pig! Read More
ATM withdrawal amount by vikingjeger
For those that are interested in larger then an average 2 million withdrawal amount, try MB Bank at 26 Phan Dinh Phung street. Was able to withdraw 5 million
The total amount allowed per day is limited by your US bank, usually $500 plus $5 for fees. The VN bank WILL charge you for each transaction. Read More
Moving to Da Lat by nglmthu
Hello everyone, My husband and I are planing to stay in Dalat for 1 month at the end of this year or the beginning of next year. Anyone can recommend a small house/convenient flat (for 2 people) - full furniture where we could stay here during ...
I just moved in a very similar number/type of rooms place to what you describe (~200 sq meters) and pay 9 million/month plus utilities ~ US$500. Unfurnished. Something in this market with furniture will probably be 11-12 million. The place I was ... Read More
Visa extension by asthecrowflies
Hey guys, Does anyone know of a cheap method for visa extension in Dalat? Cheers! :)
It depends on your old visa what type of visa, and has renewed ever? Only renewed once. Please specify your visa type and how long you want to extend my new counseling to help you thank youMy visa is a one-year DN and has not been renewed. I hold a ... Read More
ATM withdrawal amount by vikingjeger
For those that are interested in larger then an average 2 million withdrawal amount, try MB Bank at 26 Phan Dinh Phung street. Was able to withdraw 5 million
I was in Saigon last week. All of the Commonwealth Bank of Australia ATMs (yellow diamond logo) in the Backpacker District that used to give 9 or 10 million per transaction are either replaced with ACB or unplugged. Ocean Bank's ATM on Pham Ngu ... Read More
ATM withdrawal amount by vikingjeger
For those that are interested in larger then an average 2 million withdrawal amount, try MB Bank at 26 Phan Dinh Phung street. Was able to withdraw 5 million
Almost all give 3 million now with my US card--the law changed 6 or so months ago allowing the increase from 2 million at the discretion of the bank. Read More
loving a Vietnamese girl by jimcantrell65
I have been interested in Vietnam and in meeting and marrying a Vietnamese girl for a long time. I am fifty years old and have had two very bad marriages. About six months ago I started talking with a girl on Facebook and as foolish as it may sound, ...
Really? You live in Lost Wages. With how many native Vietnamese women living in VN do you have experience? Why are you not eating with her? Read More
Why don't Vietnamese understand Vietnamese spoken by a foreigner? by I do believe
Having lived in Vietnam for 6 years and studied Vietnamese at the University of Social Sciences and Humanities it never ceases to amaze me that if I speak and pronounce a Vietnamese phrase perfectly to most Vietnamese, they don't understand me. ...
My theory ( confirmed by more than one native) is that when they see a Western face to expect everything that comes out of the pie hole to be English. In my experience, there are also people who just don't care to try to understand us. Read More
Mui Ne thieving traffic cops by Thaiger
Every single guests says they get stopped and scammed by thieving cops in Mui Ne. No where else in Vietnam. Now, they are asking 4-5 million bribe from each foreigner. Is there any way to report/ stop these corrupt, thieving , crooked Mui Ne cops?
My best friend lives in Mui Ne. He says that if you travel the road only between 1130 and 130, you will never see a cop because they are all at lunch Read More
A move to Dalat
Remember that DL is at almost 5000 feet, so all of your recipes will need some adjustment. That will eat into your productive time when you first arrive. Re the number of expats here, it is unfortunately a growing number. I don't think your ... Read More
Visa on arrival - WARNING! by villanova
I got my 3mth multiple business visa after an hour and a half wait. stamping fee was supposed to be 50 USD. They rejected and refused my 100USD bill because it was 'old'. I offerer to pay in Singapore dollars. So I gave them 100 SGD and ...
It's too bad this happened. BUT... 1) This is your 3rd visa so you should know by now that "old" bills are often turned down here. Was it worn or just not the current style? 2) When you are at Immigration, the exchange rate is what ... Read More
A move to Dalat
I was just talking with a restaurant owner the other day and we were discussing the need for a bakery other than Lien Ho (or whatever). If you want a chocolate birthday cake, you can't get it. The local bakeries only do that crap white cake box ... 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 ...
To the OP: You assume a LOT and know very little about her. The jewelry could be from family members, for example. Take your time and get to know her in her world. That is the only smart way to do it. It's easy to fall in lust here and too many ... Read More
ATM withdrawal amount by vikingjeger
For those that are interested in larger then an average 2 million withdrawal amount, try MB Bank at 26 Phan Dinh Phung street. Was able to withdraw 5 million
Reread my post. I said they are allowed to, I didn't say they do. Read More
Where to convert USD to VND with good rate in SG ? by jonh_nathan
Hi all, I am looking for a place to exchange from USD to VND with good rate, i would expect to sell USD for similar rate with Vietcomebank. If you have any place please recommend Appreciated your help Cheers
The best rates are usually at the gold/jewelry shops. The one on Cong Quyen near Nguyen Cu Trinh is very good. Read More
ATM withdrawal amount by vikingjeger
For those that are interested in larger then an average 2 million withdrawal amount, try MB Bank at 26 Phan Dinh Phung street. Was able to withdraw 5 million
As of last year, a change in the law allows all banks to give 3 million per withdrawal on ATM cards from other banks. Read More
A RESTAURANT ADVISE PLEASE by Nedd
I have some top level VIP customers, I want to invite them to dinner and looking for a really LUXURY and Very Good Looking Restaurant. But I don't want to waste budget in an EXTREME EXPENSIVE one also. I mean Expensive is okay, just don't ...
There are some Vietnamese who see Western food as an expensive extravagance or a curiosity; they can get VN food at home. We don't know where the guests live or are from. Maybe, like a guy I know in DL, they live in VN yet hate and refuse to eat ... Read More
A RESTAURANT ADVISE PLEASE by Nedd
I have some top level VIP customers, I want to invite them to dinner and looking for a really LUXURY and Very Good Looking Restaurant. But I don't want to waste budget in an EXTREME EXPENSIVE one also. I mean Expensive is okay, just don't ...
How can Quan Bui have "delicious, great Vn food" but "you have to choose ... more carefully." Please explain. Read More
Looking for 1 bed apartment to rent in Dalat
As someone replied to you in another thread, there are few apartments in DL. The condos on Yersin do have some rentals, but everyone I know who's lived there moved out as soon as the lease is up. Houses are going to be quieter (no shared ... Read More
Accommodation in Da Lat by Patrushka
I will be in Da Lat, Vietnam on the 21st May 2017, and will be looking for a 1 bedroom apartment to rent, in that city. I am looking for somewhere QUIET please. Where would I start looking please?
There are places available for US$300 or less, though since you emphasized "QUIET", it's going to be more difficult. I suggest riding around and checking out neighborhoods at different times of the day and night. Somewhere quiet in the ... Read More
Any Updates on the newly passed 12 month tourist visa for US citizens by ChrisRug
My name is Chris. I've lived here with my wife and two children for almost a year now. I read all news VN, and read a few months ago that the VN govt was going to change the way tourist visa's were issued for Japan, AU and US. I then read ...
We're way off topic here, so this will be my final reply. The TPP was put together by multinational corporations and in the U.S., neither the people, nor the elected U.S. Congress, was allowed to know the results of the negotiations until they ... Read More
Any Updates on the newly passed 12 month tourist visa for US citizens by ChrisRug
My name is Chris. I've lived here with my wife and two children for almost a year now. I read all news VN, and read a few months ago that the VN govt was going to change the way tourist visa's were issued for Japan, AU and US. I then read ...
With this one exception for expats living in Vietnam, the TPP was a nightmare corporate giveaway that would have been bad for the people of the U.S. I am unsure how, overall, it would have affected the people of Vietnam, but if something is good for ... Read More
Public schools and adopted children by -JohnD-
I am considering adopting my fiancé's child (with permission of the biological father). My main stumbling block at this point is that I've heard through friends that children of Vietnamese/foreigner are NOT allowed to attend public ...
I have some friends whose kids also attend local schools, maybe its a rule in Dalat that needs to be checked.Thanks to both of you. We'll be checking with the Principal and the government next week. Read More
Public schools and adopted children by -JohnD-
I am considering adopting my fiancé's child (with permission of the biological father). My main stumbling block at this point is that I've heard through friends that children of Vietnamese/foreigner are NOT allowed to attend public ...
Do you have any numbers to back this up? Private schools are a LOT more than public schools, at least here in Da Lat. Daughter is already going to "night school"--our choice--and it's only 800,000/month for three nights a week. What ... Read More
Public schools and adopted children
I am considering adopting my fiancé's child (with permission of the biological father). My main stumbling block at this point is that I've heard through friends that children of Vietnamese/foreigner are NOT allowed to attend public ... Read More
Any Updates on the newly passed 12 month tourist visa for US citizens by ChrisRug
My name is Chris. I've lived here with my wife and two children for almost a year now. I read all news VN, and read a few months ago that the VN govt was going to change the way tourist visa's were issued for Japan, AU and US. I then read ...
[img align=c]http://i.imgur.com/4CNBfkk.jpg As you can see it says DN but there is also a stamp which read "permitted to remain until 27/04/2017" which is 3 months after I entered.I think it's a mistake. If you take it to ... Read More
Any Updates on the newly passed 12 month tourist visa for US citizens by ChrisRug
My name is Chris. I've lived here with my wife and two children for almost a year now. I read all news VN, and read a few months ago that the VN govt was going to change the way tourist visa's were issued for Japan, AU and US. I then read ...
Is the need to leave at 3 months marked on the one-year tourist visas? That would help end the confusion. Read More
How to declare money at border for bank deposit? by Greg309
Hi. I want to bring some USD into Vietnam from Cambodia to deposit into my USD bank account in VN. The bank in VN says I need a receipt from customs control or they won’t let me deposit. The amount is small, less than the $5000 threshhold to ...
The OP is looking for help and instead gets lots of worthless snark, including the guy who only refers to himself in the third person and rarely offers anything useful. Total: only a few bits of solid helpful information. Sheesh! It'd be nice ... Read More
Homes for rent in Da Lat by kess1066
I have spent several hours looking online for home rentals in Da Lat and found only a handful of homes, none of which were appealing. This appears to be the smallest rental market I've seen since searching for a home in Cuenca, EC., where I ...
Another serving of snark from the peanut gallery... I ask to see the redbook so that I can be sure that I am dealing with the owner of the property and not a scammer. Mr. Sunshine probably thought I was trying to refer to the papers that are ... Read More
Any Updates on the newly passed 12 month tourist visa for US citizens by ChrisRug
My name is Chris. I've lived here with my wife and two children for almost a year now. I read all news VN, and read a few months ago that the VN govt was going to change the way tourist visa's were issued for Japan, AU and US. I then read ...
For reference, my DN business visa has one blue square stamp. Read More
Any Updates on the newly passed 12 month tourist visa for US citizens by ChrisRug
My name is Chris. I've lived here with my wife and two children for almost a year now. I read all news VN, and read a few months ago that the VN govt was going to change the way tourist visa's were issued for Japan, AU and US. I then read ...
It's what everyone says is needed on a one-year tourist visa, but no one has posted yet about having any hassles because they didn't leave. The claims are why I got a business visa instead. Read More
Shipping Container Homes by -JohnD-
We are thinking about buying some land and building a home out of used shipping containers. To that end, we would like to ask the collective a few questions: 1) Do you know if there are any of these already built in Vietnam? If so, where are ...
I'm always amazed by how negative some people can be... 1) This isn't the UK. 2) You said, "Structurally, they are quite weak when cut up and the amount of material you need reinforcing it, you might as well not have bothered." ... Read More
Shipping Container Homes by -JohnD-
We are thinking about buying some land and building a home out of used shipping containers. To that end, we would like to ask the collective a few questions: 1) Do you know if there are any of these already built in Vietnam? If so, where are ...
The photos I saw showed man-doors added for access. It's hard to imagine using the big steel doors for ingress/egress every time--makes no sense, even in a noisy country. Read More
Any Updates on the newly passed 12 month tourist visa for US citizens by ChrisRug
My name is Chris. I've lived here with my wife and two children for almost a year now. I read all news VN, and read a few months ago that the VN govt was going to change the way tourist visa's were issued for Japan, AU and US. I then read ...
Note: I added bold face to the quote above to make it easier to see the points I discuss below. WOW! Please wait while I get out the violins for your pity party. Maybe you don't have a social life because you're a homophobic jerk (yes, I ... Read More
police in hcmc by Guestposter822
got pulled over by the police yesterday in hcmc. went down a non motorcycle lane accidently as im not that familiar with hcmc. i have a valid Vietnamese license. the policeman said 200,000 vnd or we take the bike. no ticket, nothing just the threat. ...
Sorry, they WILL take the bike. I've seen it happen. Maybe there's no immediate money for them, but they get the satisfaction of screwing you over 'cause you wouldn't part with a lousy US$9. NOT worth taking the chance. Read More
police in hcmc by Guestposter822
got pulled over by the police yesterday in hcmc. went down a non motorcycle lane accidently as im not that familiar with hcmc. i have a valid Vietnamese license. the policeman said 200,000 vnd or we take the bike. no ticket, nothing just the threat. ...
If you want honest police, you're SOL in most of the world. It could be worse... you could be non-white in the US and get murdered instead of shaken down. Read More
Any Updates on the newly passed 12 month tourist visa for US citizens by ChrisRug
My name is Chris. I've lived here with my wife and two children for almost a year now. I read all news VN, and read a few months ago that the VN govt was going to change the way tourist visa's were issued for Japan, AU and US. I then read ...
It's good news that other visas are possible. To ALL expats--check with multiple sources before applying for a visa. Many of the visa agents charge a hell of a lot more than others for the same "service". Read More
Shipping Container Homes by -JohnD-
We are thinking about buying some land and building a home out of used shipping containers. To that end, we would like to ask the collective a few questions: 1) Do you know if there are any of these already built in Vietnam? If so, where are ...
Got an email this morning from a site I like offering a hefty discount on a book of shipping container home plans and another on how-to-build. I bought them both--PDFs with instant delivery. https://www.containerhomeplans.org/plans/ and use ... Read More
Any Updates on the newly passed 12 month tourist visa for US citizens by ChrisRug
My name is Chris. I've lived here with my wife and two children for almost a year now. I read all news VN, and read a few months ago that the VN govt was going to change the way tourist visa's were issued for Japan, AU and US. I then read ...
and recent events could reverse it. :(NO! This was in the works for quite a while before he visited. It was in response to a State Department demand that Vietnam give US citizens the same visa privileges that the US gives Vietnamese citizens--a ... Read More
Any Updates on the newly passed 12 month tourist visa for US citizens by ChrisRug
My name is Chris. I've lived here with my wife and two children for almost a year now. I read all news VN, and read a few months ago that the VN govt was going to change the way tourist visa's were issued for Japan, AU and US. I then read ...
It is! I will send the contact info for the agent I use to anyone who requests it via PM so that you can get the same. Read More
Any Updates on the newly passed 12 month tourist visa for US citizens by ChrisRug
My name is Chris. I've lived here with my wife and two children for almost a year now. I read all news VN, and read a few months ago that the VN govt was going to change the way tourist visa's were issued for Japan, AU and US. I then read ...
THIS is why advertising is NOT ALLOWED on these forums. You're ripping people off! I got my DN (business) visa for $180 (NOT $250-300) plus stamping fee that is paid on-arrival. Stamped at TSN good for one year with no 3-month ... Read More
Shipping Container Homes by -JohnD-
We are thinking about buying some land and building a home out of used shipping containers. To that end, we would like to ask the collective a few questions: 1) Do you know if there are any of these already built in Vietnam? If so, where are ...
Thanks, gobot! Great find and excellent photos :thanks: Will check it out on my next trip to Da Nang. Cheers, John Read More
Any Updates on the newly passed 12 month tourist visa for US citizens by ChrisRug
My name is Chris. I've lived here with my wife and two children for almost a year now. I read all news VN, and read a few months ago that the VN govt was going to change the way tourist visa's were issued for Japan, AU and US. I then read ...
Wow, I think that's a first… and it only took two years! Thank you. Read More
Any Updates on the newly passed 12 month tourist visa for US citizens by ChrisRug
My name is Chris. I've lived here with my wife and two children for almost a year now. I read all news VN, and read a few months ago that the VN govt was going to change the way tourist visa's were issued for Japan, AU and US. I then read ...
Did you read the post (#208) immediately above yours? A one-year business visa (DN) isn't as good as a TRC, perhaps, BUT any hint of subterfuge risks a permanent "exit visa". Read More
Shipping Container Homes by -JohnD-
We are thinking about buying some land and building a home out of used shipping containers. To that end, we would like to ask the collective a few questions: 1) Do you know if there are any of these already built in Vietnam? If so, where are ...
Thank you for the clarification... Read More
Shipping Container Homes by -JohnD-
We are thinking about buying some land and building a home out of used shipping containers. To that end, we would like to ask the collective a few questions: 1) Do you know if there are any of these already built in Vietnam? If so, where are ...
I've been here two years, so yes, we are in Vietnam. Your points are well-taken, but also true everywhere else in the world. The only exception to that that I can see is the lack of intellectual property protection, though anything I do on this ... Read More
Shipping Container Homes by -JohnD-
We are thinking about buying some land and building a home out of used shipping containers. To that end, we would like to ask the collective a few questions: 1) Do you know if there are any of these already built in Vietnam? If so, where are ...
Yes, Ha, thank you. I am interested in anything your friend would like to add to the thread. I shattered my right knee and lower leg during my recent trip to the US and, until at least 01/01, am pretty much housebound. During the next two months I ... Read More
Shipping Container Homes by -JohnD-
We are thinking about buying some land and building a home out of used shipping containers. To that end, we would like to ask the collective a few questions: 1) Do you know if there are any of these already built in Vietnam? If so, where are ...
Yes. See post #20 on page 1. Read More
Shipping Container Homes by -JohnD-
We are thinking about buying some land and building a home out of used shipping containers. To that end, we would like to ask the collective a few questions: 1) Do you know if there are any of these already built in Vietnam? If so, where are ...
Costs were never really discussed. I am the OP and this was meant to be an exploratory/discussion thread. Read More
Any Updates on the newly passed 12 month tourist visa for US citizens by ChrisRug
My name is Chris. I've lived here with my wife and two children for almost a year now. I read all news VN, and read a few months ago that the VN govt was going to change the way tourist visa's were issued for Japan, AU and US. I then read ...
I am back in-country and hold a one-year business (DN) visa with no need for exiting/re-entering every three months. This cost me $180 for the letter and $135 stamping fee at the airport. No questions, no hassle. I'm very happy with the new ... Read More
Any Updates on the newly passed 12 month tourist visa for US citizens by ChrisRug
My name is Chris. I've lived here with my wife and two children for almost a year now. I read all news VN, and read a few months ago that the VN govt was going to change the way tourist visa's were issued for Japan, AU and US. I then read ...
Maybe he didn't mess up. Maybe he was doing you a favor. Read More
Buying a house/apartment? by williamwong
While I visited Dalat by travelling, I fall in love of this place. Stayed here for over one week. Nice people. Comfortable climate. Beautiful mountains and lakes. Here comes to a question: How can I long term rent a fully furnitured house/apartment ...
1) You can rent for as long as your landlord will rent to you and you have a visa. I've had two periods in the past 15 months where I still paid rent to maintain my place even though my visa expired and I was out of the country. In each case I ... Read More
Any Updates on the newly passed 12 month tourist visa for US citizens by ChrisRug
My name is Chris. I've lived here with my wife and two children for almost a year now. I read all news VN, and read a few months ago that the VN govt was going to change the way tourist visa's were issued for Japan, AU and US. I then read ...
If you hold an American passport, why would they offer you a 1-, 3-, or 6-month visa letter? If they do, I'm thinking that will change soon enough. Read More
Any Updates on the newly passed 12 month tourist visa for US citizens by ChrisRug
My name is Chris. I've lived here with my wife and two children for almost a year now. I read all news VN, and read a few months ago that the VN govt was going to change the way tourist visa's were issued for Japan, AU and US. I then read ...
As I understand the chatter, the one year tourist visa is stamped for one year, BUT you have to leave and re-enter the country at least once every 3 months. It will be interesting, a couple months from now when the first visas hit their 3-month age, ... Read More
Any Updates on the newly passed 12 month tourist visa for US citizens by ChrisRug
My name is Chris. I've lived here with my wife and two children for almost a year now. I read all news VN, and read a few months ago that the VN govt was going to change the way tourist visa's were issued for Japan, AU and US. I then read ...
@7Steven: Americans with a one-year tourist visa CANNOT stay one year. They still have to leave and re-enter the country every three months. Read More
Any Updates on the newly passed 12 month tourist visa for US citizens by ChrisRug
My name is Chris. I've lived here with my wife and two children for almost a year now. I read all news VN, and read a few months ago that the VN govt was going to change the way tourist visa's were issued for Japan, AU and US. I then read ...
From whom did you get the letter? I'm being quoted $230 and it's not a rush. Thanks. Read More
Any Updates on the newly passed 12 month tourist visa for US citizens by ChrisRug
My name is Chris. I've lived here with my wife and two children for almost a year now. I read all news VN, and read a few months ago that the VN govt was going to change the way tourist visa's were issued for Japan, AU and US. I then read ...
Really? Vietnamese in the US have to leave every three months and re-enter? There is NO WAY that is the case. Once a VN citizen enters the US, they can stay within its borders for one year. This is NOT "similar". It would be a lot less ... Read More
Any Updates on the newly passed 12 month tourist visa for US citizens by ChrisRug
My name is Chris. I've lived here with my wife and two children for almost a year now. I read all news VN, and read a few months ago that the VN govt was going to change the way tourist visa's were issued for Japan, AU and US. I then read ...
A visa agent told me yesterday that even though it is a one-year visa, holders still have to leave the country every three months. Have you heard this? It makes no sense, though it still could be true. Thanks! Read More
Any Updates on the newly passed 12 month tourist visa for US citizens by ChrisRug
My name is Chris. I've lived here with my wife and two children for almost a year now. I read all news VN, and read a few months ago that the VN govt was going to change the way tourist visa's were issued for Japan, AU and US. I then read ...
Zero. This is Vietnam; there are NO refunds! Read More
Shipping Container Homes by -JohnD-
We are thinking about buying some land and building a home out of used shipping containers. To that end, we would like to ask the collective a few questions: 1) Do you know if there are any of these already built in Vietnam? If so, where are ...
As I said earlier, this is on-hold, so I'm not that far along. Read More
Shipping Container Homes by -JohnD-
We are thinking about buying some land and building a home out of used shipping containers. To that end, we would like to ask the collective a few questions: 1) Do you know if there are any of these already built in Vietnam? If so, where are ...
It'd be easy enough to swap in a residential a/c unit. If the OEM is non-functional, that's a negotiating point. Any rats would most likely only be at ground level and it's easy enough to repair/replace what they chewed up. I think ... Read More
Shipping Container Homes by -JohnD-
We are thinking about buying some land and building a home out of used shipping containers. To that end, we would like to ask the collective a few questions: 1) Do you know if there are any of these already built in Vietnam? If so, where are ...
I did not, though I never looked for them. Read More
Shipping Container Homes by -JohnD-
We are thinking about buying some land and building a home out of used shipping containers. To that end, we would like to ask the collective a few questions: 1) Do you know if there are any of these already built in Vietnam? If so, where are ...
Thanks, Mac! Project is temporarily on-hold. I will definitely keep your wise words in mind, John Read More
Any Updates on the newly passed 12 month tourist visa for US citizens by ChrisRug
My name is Chris. I've lived here with my wife and two children for almost a year now. I read all news VN, and read a few months ago that the VN govt was going to change the way tourist visa's were issued for Japan, AU and US. I then read ...
Why? It's not like we can actually obtain one. Read More
Any Updates on the newly passed 12 month tourist visa for US citizens by ChrisRug
My name is Chris. I've lived here with my wife and two children for almost a year now. I read all news VN, and read a few months ago that the VN govt was going to change the way tourist visa's were issued for Japan, AU and US. I then read ...
If you've been denied this visa after May 30th 2016 Contact American Citizen Services at acshanoi@state.govSee posts #12 & #114. I was denied on 01 June and sent the details to ACSHanoi per the request in their June newsletter. They ... Read More
Homes for rent in Da Lat by kess1066
I have spent several hours looking online for home rentals in Da Lat and found only a handful of homes, none of which were appealing. This appears to be the smallest rental market I've seen since searching for a home in Cuenca, EC., where I ...
LOL Some things never change... "the pot calling the kettle black" when all the person was trying to do was help others understand the rental market in Da Lat and then attacking Priscilla because she called him on it. My favorite part ... Read More
Homes for rent in Da Lat by kess1066
I have spent several hours looking online for home rentals in Da Lat and found only a handful of homes, none of which were appealing. This appears to be the smallest rental market I've seen since searching for a home in Cuenca, EC., where I ...
It's a small market and the good ones go VERY quickly. https://www.facebook.com/groups/415618045215397 There are also a number of rental agents. Read More
Any Updates on the newly passed 12 month tourist visa for US citizens by ChrisRug
My name is Chris. I've lived here with my wife and two children for almost a year now. I read all news VN, and read a few months ago that the VN govt was going to change the way tourist visa's were issued for Japan, AU and US. I then read ...
If you have to leave the country for a visa, go to the embassy in Phnom Penh. Three month, multiple entry visa in one hour for only $85; single entry $75. No BS, just a visa. Read More
Any Updates on the newly passed 12 month tourist visa for US citizens by ChrisRug
My name is Chris. I've lived here with my wife and two children for almost a year now. I read all news VN, and read a few months ago that the VN govt was going to change the way tourist visa's were issued for Japan, AU and US. I then read ...
Does he/she have one? If not, then... If someone is getting ready for a new visa, just use Skype to call the Consulate in San Francisco. I've found them very helpful in the past. Read More
Any Updates on the newly passed 12 month tourist visa for US citizens by ChrisRug
My name is Chris. I've lived here with my wife and two children for almost a year now. I read all news VN, and read a few months ago that the VN govt was going to change the way tourist visa's were issued for Japan, AU and US. I then read ...
This is per an agreement between the governments of Vietnam and the US, so it only applies to US passport holders. As a Canadian, you have the advantage that ~1/2 of the world's people aren't wishing you dead because your government creates ... Read More
Any Updates on the newly passed 12 month tourist visa for US citizens by ChrisRug
My name is Chris. I've lived here with my wife and two children for almost a year now. I read all news VN, and read a few months ago that the VN govt was going to change the way tourist visa's were issued for Japan, AU and US. I then read ...
It also states IN THE FIRST SENTENCE of the letter that, "On April 9, the National Assembly of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam approved a plan to issue 12-month, multiple-entry visas to American citizens who travel temporarily for business or ... Read More
Any Updates on the newly passed 12 month tourist visa for US citizens by ChrisRug
My name is Chris. I've lived here with my wife and two children for almost a year now. I read all news VN, and read a few months ago that the VN govt was going to change the way tourist visa's were issued for Japan, AU and US. I then read ...
Don't hold your breath waiting for apologies from those whom you may think owe them. Now go back and read the recent posts... specifically #112 and #114. Your information is wrong. Obama did NOT push for the visa change during his visit, it ... Read More
Any Updates on the newly passed 12 month tourist visa for US citizens by ChrisRug
My name is Chris. I've lived here with my wife and two children for almost a year now. I read all news VN, and read a few months ago that the VN govt was going to change the way tourist visa's were issued for Japan, AU and US. I then read ...
Following up on post #112, I just received a reply from the US Embassy in Hanoi, "Thank you for your email. Though we cannot intervene in the visa issue because it is not our jurisdiction, we appreciate the information you provided. We will ... Read More
Any Updates on the newly passed 12 month tourist visa for US citizens by ChrisRug
My name is Chris. I've lived here with my wife and two children for almost a year now. I read all news VN, and read a few months ago that the VN govt was going to change the way tourist visa's were issued for Japan, AU and US. I then read ...
Yesterday I received an email alerting me to the June issue of the publication put out by the US Embassy in Hanoi. http://photos.state.gov/libraries/hochiminh/1234016/ACS-Newsletters/ACS-Newsletter-June-2016.pdf On page 3, it explains about the ... Read More