Peter Wije
@peterwij
Australian expat in Vietnam
Forum posts
31
About me
Australian
Lives in Hanoi
Speaks English ,Vietnamese, Sinhalese
Registration: 19 June 2010
Would my African American girlfriend be able to get a teaching job? by BenMEvans
Hey me and my girlfriend are considering moving to Vietnam to teach English. She’s African American and I was wondering if she could get a teaching job or if it would be harder? I have tried to look it up but have found very little info on the ...
Generally vietnamese are looking for the following qualities in an English teacher: - Native speaker of America, Uk, Australia - white skin ( this is taboo but they look for this) - Must have the right qualifications required for Work ... Read More
Bank advice - AUD to VND by mlehdey
Hello, We are Australian and are awaiting for a 2 year work permit approval , requested by a University in Saigon, for my husband. We have been advised there will be a two week delay. Given the CV19 situation I am sceptical, but have my fingers ...
Hello I am Peter Wije from melbourne. Transferring your AUD to a Vietnamese account is easy as ABC. It is a different ball game in the opposite direction. As you will be working there with a long term TRC Visa and work permit you can open up ... Read More
foreign spouse entry by Guannan Sun
Does anyone know if I can enter vietnam now? I am Chinese citizen married to a Vietnamese, currently living in Boston, my visa to US is going to expire, so we have to relocate to Vietnam.
From my own experience, what ever you do, the bottom line is: * Sorry you cannot enter Vietnam * Your spouse can enter her country as a citizen * For the time being you can go to China and she can go to Vietnam if repatriation flights ... Read More
Regulation for VND accounts for Foreigners Circular TT16/2014/NHNN by peterwij
The above Banking Circular comes in to effect as from MAR 22 2020. I received a circular from the Techcombank with the following applicable transaction type restrictions: (applicable to ALL banks) effective from 22/03/20) The following are the ...
Normal Bank transfers are allowed as at now. But from 25/03/20 ALL TRANSFERS In and out and all payments Payments are stopped. Read More
Regulation for VND accounts for Foreigners Circular TT16/2014/NHNN by peterwij
The above Banking Circular comes in to effect as from MAR 22 2020. I received a circular from the Techcombank with the following applicable transaction type restrictions: (applicable to ALL banks) effective from 22/03/20) The following are the ...
wire transfers are allowed. But withdrawl is another ball game. One might have to go to branch and withdraw in Cash after showing proof of transfer. Read More
Regulation for VND accounts for Foreigners Circular TT16/2014/NHNN by peterwij
The above Banking Circular comes in to effect as from MAR 22 2020. I received a circular from the Techcombank with the following applicable transaction type restrictions: (applicable to ALL banks) effective from 22/03/20) The following are the ...
Surely the regulation it came out in 2014. No one was allowed to deposit money over the counter. Up to now the account holders were able to transfer money in & out and pay credit cards etc. But from 25/03/20 ALL ACTIVITIES ARE STOPPED. Read More
Regulation for VND accounts for Foreigners Circular TT16/2014/NHNN by peterwij
The above Banking Circular comes in to effect as from MAR 22 2020. I received a circular from the Techcombank with the following applicable transaction type restrictions: (applicable to ALL banks) effective from 22/03/20) The following are the ...
I agree with you totally.. I closed my savings accounts and current accounts. Read More
Regulation for VND accounts for Foreigners Circular TT16/2014/NHNN
The above Banking Circular comes in to effect as from MAR 22 2020. I received a circular from the Techcombank with the following applicable transaction type restrictions: (applicable to ALL banks) effective from 22/03/20) The following are the ... Read More
PERMANENT RESIDENT CARD by Kytain
Greetings one and all. I married my Vietnamese wife in the UK on 2nd June 2017. Our UK Fiance and Spouse Visas were approved BIG ADMIN PROJECTS. The Vietnamese Embassy in London has agreed to issue my wife (MY) and I a Vietnamese marriage ...
Sorry I missed one word. That the PR VISA is renewable every 10 years. No restrictions, no work permits, one can do what ever as a local once u have a PR Read More
PERMANENT RESIDENT CARD by Kytain
Greetings one and all. I married my Vietnamese wife in the UK on 2nd June 2017. Our UK Fiance and Spouse Visas were approved BIG ADMIN PROJECTS. The Vietnamese Embassy in London has agreed to issue my wife (MY) and I a Vietnamese marriage ...
Please visit Vietnam immigration website. It will give all the info you need in English and in viet ( more info) and the appropriate forms for the PR Vietnam. In your case your and your wife must live in Việt Nam for a certain number of years ... Read More
Buying an apartment in Hanoi by OlegR
Hi Colleagues, I'm intending to invest into an apartment in Hanoi (Vinhomes). I would appreciate an advise on the following: 1. My Work Permit shall expire in March 2018, the last installment (5%) to be paid to Vinhomes in 2019. Is that an ...
It is not the dimac writing. It is from a normal person who got help from this lawyer. Sorry about the grammar errors may be due to misspelling ( or auto correct function) while using an iPhone keypad. I want to help this guy that is why I ... Read More
Buying an apartment in Hanoi by OlegR
Hi Colleagues, I'm intending to invest into an apartment in Hanoi (Vinhomes). I would appreciate an advise on the following: 1. My Work Permit shall expire in March 2018, the last installment (5%) to be paid to Vinhomes in 2019. Is that an ...
As your time in Vietnam is limited and residency is temporary and unstable, it is risky to put money to invest in this country. ( you will also be subject to foreign exchange regulations when you try to sell and and take money OUT OF VIETNAM at a ... Read More
looking for business co-founder by khuyencf
Guys, I'm Vietnamese and living bien hoa city ( ~ 30km from hcm city) . I'm going to quit my job and really want to invest ~ 25-30k $ to start a business. Now I am looking for serious co-founder who is also interested in set up a company ...
What area of business are you interested ? Eg. Production of ...... Restaurant Farming Housing Tourism Etc Read More
Business Visa ... Do I need it? or can I get by with a tourist visa? by j5uh
Hello. My wife and I will be taking a trip to Vietnam next month for 30 days. The reason for the trip is for us to go to work with our potential business partners to sign a partnership deal, find a location for our restaurant in HCM and start ...
Hi You should get a long term business visa first. ask your partner to sponsor you for that. The amount of dollars you are investing counts for that. Beware of local partners unless you know them and trust them 300%. Because the end looser will be ... Read More
Indian grocery shops in Hanoi by Srij
Hi guys, Is there a proper Indian grocery shops in Hanoi. I came across few but they are too costly and doesn't have even the major indian items. Sri
The answer is NO. As there is not enough Indian or other south Asian community in Hanoi, no one wants to open an Indian grocery shop. I did it but failed. The Average North Vietnamese are not spice users andno local market exists. The market for ... Read More
In retrospect, would you move again to Vietnam? by Christine
Hi all, If you had to look back on your expat experience in Vietnam, would you heartily say "lets do it again"? From the preparation stage to your actual everyday life in your new country, what did you enjoy the most? Would you do certain ...
Hi We are both on the same boat.. Perhaps we could resolve this situation. . please send me a private message with your email Read More
PERMANENT RESIDENT STATUS IN HANOI - NORTH VIETNAM by peterwij
Being a foreigner married to a Vietnamese citizen, lived and worked in Hanoi Vietnam for the last 15 years. My children were born here and do the schooling here in Vietnam, still I hold a Temporary Resident Permit (renewable every 3 years). ...
Thank you for your advice. But it is not that easy, one must live and work in HCMC for over 3+ years and be married to a spouse in HCMC (marry again ?) who owns a house in HCMC (buy another house ?) and should be able to sponsor. is it worth ... Read More
Where to buy a Phin/Vietnamese coffe filter near Xuan Dieu street? by Jamieson12O
Hey everyone, I've been working out here for a couple of weeks, staying in the Sherraton hotel, and am heading back to England on Sunday morning. I bought some some coffee a while ago but forgot to buy the filter, stupidly - do you guys know ...
If you have time to pop into Vincom mall in Ba Trieu street go to the supermarket Vinmart, they sell coffe filters there. hope you have time. peter Read More
PERMANENT RESIDENT STATUS IN HANOI - NORTH VIETNAM
Being a foreigner married to a Vietnamese citizen, lived and worked in Hanoi Vietnam for the last 15 years. My children were born here and do the schooling here in Vietnam, still I hold a Temporary Resident Permit (renewable every 3 years). ... Read More
Hanoi to BKK by ash78
Good day, does anyanyone know how to get from Hanoi to BKk by bus or train? I wanted to go to BKK but I want go by land as i want to explore beautiful views on the way. hope you can help. Thanks Ash
Yes you can, go to Pham Ngu lao in HCMC from Hanoi by bus *appx 30 - 35 hours (many operators). it is more interesting to go via Phnom Phenh Cambodia to Bangkok. From Pham Ngu lao street in HCMC take bus Meekong Express to Phonom Phenh (8 Hours) ... Read More
Help, but not urgent help.... by exxon650
I am posting to see what type of responses I get, because reading ALL of the prior posts are only confusing to say the least. My wife and I left the VN this past January to visit her native Philippines and then quickly returned. I applied for and ...
Hi According to the new Visa regulation No. 47/2014/QH13 June 2014, which came to effect on 1 Jan 2015, there is no more N visas or N5 forms.. A DL visa is issued to a tourist valid for 3 months only (it cannot be extended within Vietnam) you must ... Read More
Top 5 tips to live in Vietnam by expat.com
Hi, When you are going to live abroad, you may have a lot of questions. Hence to facilitate you in this process, we are inviting expats to share their top 5 tips with regards to settling and living in Vietnam. What recommendations would you ...
(1) Never trust a Vietnamese, unless its your wife/husband or immediate family member (sometimes) (2) Remember that in Vietnam there are NO LOCAL FRIENDS. There is money or a favour involved behind every smiling friendly face. NOTHING IS DONE ... Read More
Are the chances of finding a vietnamese wife in vietnam good by davidgoode
Hi there, I am a vietnamese american guy living in the U.S and I am having a hard time finding a girlfriend here. I am looking into getting introduced by family in vietnam to a vietnamese girl. I am not the partying type of guy and I just want to ...
Hi Although you live in America, your are Vietnamese ok ? . half your battles (50%) are resolved if you are a Vietnamese. I hope you can speak and write Vietnamese fluently, Then 80% of your battles are resolved. If you have relatives, friends ... Read More
Cost of living in Vietnam 2015 by expat.com
Hi all, We invite you to talk about the cost of living in Vietnam in 2015, with an updated price listing. Don't forget to mention in which city of Vietnam you are living in. How much does it cost to live in Vietnam? > accommodation ...
Accommodation: Hanoi. my own house no outgoing Food price: Eat vietnamese and western dishes price : 10,000 B'fast, lunch: 40,000, dinner , cook at home : 40,000 other; maybe 100,000 per week Grocery bill: 3,000,000 / month for family of 5 ( ... Read More
Need info regarding Marriage procedure with Vietnamese Girl by samdukes
Guys I need some information regarding marriage procedure with Vietnamese girl. I have been in love with her from since 3 years and now i did marriage in Hanoi with Viet custom and traditions even now my wife is going to give birth to baby. But my ...
It is so simple. Go to the nearest marriage registrar office and get married !. After 3 years in hanoi if you do not where the office is ask your girl friend ( wife) to find out where the nearest office to her local police area where her family ... Read More