Roy
@zeubie
Canadian expat in Vietnam
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About me
Canadian
Lives in Da Nang, ?à Nang
Speaks English (fluent, mother tongue), Mandarin Chinese (functional, HSK 5 examination passed).
Registration: 27 September 2014
Watch repair - Siem Reap by zeubie
Hi Everyone,Does anyone know of a place in Siem Reap where I can replace the band on a watch?Thanks for any advice you can offer.
@Aidan in HCMCThank you for your replies, I truly appreciate your assistance. Movado's are very nice watches, I am very fond of mine and have had it for over 25 years. This watch is going with me to the grave :-)I was hoping to find an ... Read More
Watch repair - Siem Reap by zeubie
Hi Everyone,Does anyone know of a place in Siem Reap where I can replace the band on a watch?Thanks for any advice you can offer.
Hi zeubie. What's the brand of the watch? -@Aidan in HCMCThanks for your reply. It is a Movado. I should have stated that in my original post. Read More
Watch repair - Siem Reap
Hi Everyone,Does anyone know of a place in Siem Reap where I can replace the band on a watch?Thanks for any advice you can offer. Read More
Receiving a courier envelope in Siem Reap
Hi there,I am a Canadian and recently moved to Siem Reap 3 months ago. I just found out that my credit card was compromised and the bank will issue me a new card, but they will only send it to my home address in Canada. They told me that I can get ... Read More
Retirement Extension and Bank Accounts by zeubie
Hi everyone,I will be heading over the Cambodia in the next few weeks and after I land (and get an ordinary visa on arrival), I will be getting the Retirement Extension of Stay (I am 58). Just a quick question: Are people who have this extension ...
@JoeKhmer Thank you for your reply and sharing your experience with both ABA and Canadia. After hearing about all of the positive ABA experiences people had, I was beginning to wonder if I have a sign on my back that says, "Kick me" (just ... Read More
Retirement Extension and Bank Accounts by zeubie
Hi everyone,I will be heading over the Cambodia in the next few weeks and after I land (and get an ordinary visa on arrival), I will be getting the Retirement Extension of Stay (I am 58). Just a quick question: Are people who have this extension ...
@lynn13522002Wow, I guess I got a bad customer service representative at ABA Bank today. Everything I had read about them in the past was quite positive hence me being so surprised (and annoyed) by what happened. Perhaps I should have just ... Read More
Retirement Extension and Bank Accounts by zeubie
Hi everyone,I will be heading over the Cambodia in the next few weeks and after I land (and get an ordinary visa on arrival), I will be getting the Retirement Extension of Stay (I am 58). Just a quick question: Are people who have this extension ...
Hi Folks,Since I am the OP, this is an update. I finally made it to Cambodia, received my retirement extension (yay!) and now, I am trying to get settled in Siem Reap.I decided to take people's advice (from this forum and from other expats I ... Read More
Cambodian Visa's - Essential Information by rarky
[b][u]Types of Visa[/u][/b] VOA applicants must submit passport, application forms, a recent passport photo, and other documents as determined by the status of stay. (Note: All prices are quoted in US Dollars) [b]1 - T-Type (Tourist) - ...
I recently entered Cambodia (Phnom Penh via Air Asia) from Vietnam and just received a 1 year retirement extension. You can read about my experience in this post in another thread.In short: It is totally up to the airline regarding POOT, ... Read More
Proof of onward travel (POOT) by zeubie
Hi thereI will be going to Cambodia in a few weeks... I am a Canadian that is currently in Vietnam and I purchased a one-way ticket to Phnom Penh. I will get an Ordinary Visa on arrival at the airport, then will apply for the 1 year Retirement ...
Hi Everyone. Thanks again for the previous responses. I just wanted to post my recent experience flying to Phnom Penh from Da Nang, Vietnam on a one-way ticket. I previous chose to take the chance not to book a flight out of Cambodia as I ... Read More
Your first days in your home in Cambodia by Cheryl
Hello everyone, Do you remember the first time you set foot in Cambodia? One of your main concerns must have been the settling down process in your new home. Share your experience and tell us what it was like to find your new home in Cambodia ...
@mpmilestogo Thank you for your post, I found it quite touching. I find myself in the same situation you were in ... I was living in Asia prior to the pandemic, using China as a base (believe it or not, even though I am Canadian, I do speak ... Read More
Proof of onward travel (POOT) by zeubie
Hi thereI will be going to Cambodia in a few weeks... I am a Canadian that is currently in Vietnam and I purchased a one-way ticket to Phnom Penh. I will get an Ordinary Visa on arrival at the airport, then will apply for the 1 year Retirement ...
@JoeKhmerThank you for your reply. Regarding why I did not take the bus from HCMC to PP:I am in Da Nang (central Vietnam) so a bus ride would be too long for me; andI had a credit with Air Asia from when they canceled international flights in ... Read More
Proof of onward travel (POOT)
Hi thereI will be going to Cambodia in a few weeks... I am a Canadian that is currently in Vietnam and I purchased a one-way ticket to Phnom Penh. I will get an Ordinary Visa on arrival at the airport, then will apply for the 1 year Retirement ... Read More
Retirement Extension and Bank Accounts by zeubie
Hi everyone,I will be heading over the Cambodia in the next few weeks and after I land (and get an ordinary visa on arrival), I will be getting the Retirement Extension of Stay (I am 58). Just a quick question: Are people who have this extension ...
@JoeKhmer Thank you for the info... I did not know about the "better" exchange rate with the ATM withdrawals, that is great! I guess I will be using Riels as well once I have the bank account set up.Just out of curiousity, I will have both USD and ... Read More
Retirement Extension and Bank Accounts by zeubie
Hi everyone,I will be heading over the Cambodia in the next few weeks and after I land (and get an ordinary visa on arrival), I will be getting the Retirement Extension of Stay (I am 58). Just a quick question: Are people who have this extension ...
Hi everyone,Thank you so much for your replies, I really appreciate them. That is great news that I will be able to open a bank account as I plan to get a 1 year EOS. Now I just have to decide where to stay. Given my current thinking, ... Read More
Retirement Extension and Bank Accounts
Hi everyone,I will be heading over the Cambodia in the next few weeks and after I land (and get an ordinary visa on arrival), I will be getting the Retirement Extension of Stay (I am 58). Just a quick question: Are people who have this extension ... Read More
Using Yuan (CNY) in Cambodia by zeubie
Hi there,I will be visiting Cambodia in May and I am really looking forward to the trip. Last time I was there was in 2015, so I am sure things have changed a lot.Prior to the pandemic, I visited Mainland China and acquired some Chinese Yuan (CNY). ...
@KhmerFutureThank you for your reply. I do speak Mandarin (but I am not Chinese) as I worked in China for several years prior to Covid. If I can't use it directly then I will convert my CNY to USD once I am back in Cambodia.Take care, thanks ... Read More
Using Yuan (CNY) in Cambodia
Hi there,I will be visiting Cambodia in May and I am really looking forward to the trip. Last time I was there was in 2015, so I am sure things have changed a lot.Prior to the pandemic, I visited Mainland China and acquired some Chinese Yuan (CNY). ... Read More
Da Nang and Airbnb by zeubie
Hi there,I will be visiting Da Nang in mid April 2023 and will stay for 4 weeks. I have been to Da Nang a couple times before the pandemic and really enjoyed my stay there.I previously booked my accommodation for those visits through Airbnb and ...
@Aidan in HCMCThank you for your reply, I really appreciate it. This is a "last minute" trip and I actually booked my ticket (from Canada) to Da Nang on Sunday last week, then received my eVisa 2 days later (I am impressed with the turnaround ... Read More
Da Nang and Airbnb
Hi there,I will be visiting Da Nang in mid April 2023 and will stay for 4 weeks. I have been to Da Nang a couple times before the pandemic and really enjoyed my stay there.I previously booked my accommodation for those visits through Airbnb and ... Read More
Ordinary visa available to all nationalities by JoeKhmer
E-type (Ordinary) Visa in advance via www.evisa.gov.kh is now available to all Nationalities. $42Letter of Invitation required.Explanation: this was already the case for most countries, but a number of South Asian and African countries were treated ...
@JoeKhmer Thank you for your reply... I appreciate it.All the best. Looking forward to returning to Cambodia! Read More
Ordinary visa available to all nationalities by JoeKhmer
E-type (Ordinary) Visa in advance via www.evisa.gov.kh is now available to all Nationalities. $42Letter of Invitation required.Explanation: this was already the case for most countries, but a number of South Asian and African countries were treated ...
Hi there.I am a Canadian and in my late 50's. I am planning to go to Cambodia in April/May and will apply for a Retirement Visa extension (ER) while I am there. Can I use this electronic "E (ordinary)" visa for the "ER" extension or do I need to ... Read More
Vietnam allowing international flights starting September 1st, 2020? by zeubie
Hi Everyone, A Vietnamese friend of mine in Da Nang sent me the following article today: https://baodive.com/thoa-thuan-hop-tac-ve-giam-ngheo-ben-vung-duoc-ky-ket.html It is in Vietnamese, but I used Google to read the English translation. It ...
For those that are interested, here is article from today posted by the official government news agency: http://news.chinhphu.vn/Home/Govt-approves-resumption-of-six-intl-air-routes/20209/41548.vgp It states that Vietnam will resume 6 ... Read More
Vietnam allowing international flights starting September 1st, 2020?
Hi Everyone, A Vietnamese friend of mine in Da Nang sent me the following article today: https://baodive.com/thoa-thuan-hop-tac-ve-giam-ngheo-ben-vung-duoc-ky-ket.html It is in Vietnamese, but I used Google to read the English translation. It ... Read More
mailing credit cards to Vietnam by dlewis516
i have 2 credit cards (receipt has not been confirmed yet) waiting for me in New Jersey. Can anyone recommend the safest way of getting them to me in Saigon without paying excessive shipping, duty, etc. I was told to be wary of ordinary postal ...
In my previous business in Canada, we accepted credit cards. AMEX had higher fees (4.5% I think versus 2.5% for Visa and MC). I remember years ago being a in a restaurant trying to pay with AMEX... the owner asked if I could use another type of ... Read More
mailing credit cards to Vietnam by dlewis516
i have 2 credit cards (receipt has not been confirmed yet) waiting for me in New Jersey. Can anyone recommend the safest way of getting them to me in Saigon without paying excessive shipping, duty, etc. I was told to be wary of ordinary postal ...
I was in Hoi An last year and had an issue with my credit card, so my bank sent me a replacement via Fedex. Totally traceable, arrived in 5 days from Canada, no problems, no tampering. Read More
Vietnam suspends a few nationalities from VISA application by Dan911
The Vietnam Government will deny to issue visa for ALL NATIONALITIES from Mar/15 to Apr/15/2020 (even if they already had the Approval Letter) Please delay or cancel your trip and wait until having the update information from the Vietnam ...
this is from the Vietnam Embassy in London: http://vietnamembassy.org.uk/index.php?action=p&ct=Notice1 Read More
Vietnam suspends a few nationalities from VISA application by Dan911
The Vietnam Government will deny to issue visa for ALL NATIONALITIES from Mar/15 to Apr/15/2020 (even if they already had the Approval Letter) Please delay or cancel your trip and wait until having the update information from the Vietnam ...
I don't if I can post a link here (sorry if I cannot), but I just found this on a visa agent's website: (note to mods - I have no affiliation with these ... Read More
Vietnam suspends a few nationalities from VISA application by Dan911
The Vietnam Government will deny to issue visa for ALL NATIONALITIES from Mar/15 to Apr/15/2020 (even if they already had the Approval Letter) Please delay or cancel your trip and wait until having the update information from the Vietnam ...
Yes, I am in Malaysia. My backup plan if Vietnam closed it borders was to go to Czech as I have family there. I guess that is not happening now. Read More
Vietnam suspends a few nationalities from VISA application by Dan911
The Vietnam Government will deny to issue visa for ALL NATIONALITIES from Mar/15 to Apr/15/2020 (even if they already had the Approval Letter) Please delay or cancel your trip and wait until having the update information from the Vietnam ...
That sucks. I was supposed to fly to Da Nang on Monday 16/03/2020 and use my VOA letter. Read More
Vietnam suspends a few nationalities from VISA application by Dan911
The Vietnam Government will deny to issue visa for ALL NATIONALITIES from Mar/15 to Apr/15/2020 (even if they already had the Approval Letter) Please delay or cancel your trip and wait until having the update information from the Vietnam ...
Do you have a VN government link/source for this information? Read More
Anyone have any further info on this upcoming tourist visa change? by qnbui
From what I've read and heard, it affects tourist visas over 30 days and you have to get re-stamped every 30 days. Could drive away expats from VN like the Thai laws that are driving away expats in Thailand. Hopefully it doesn't affect most ...
Additional information on the 1 July 2020 visa rule changes: https://vietnamnews.vn/society/652929/visa-policies-for-foreigners-undergo-major-changes.html Read More
Official Suspension Of Visa Applications Originating From China by OceanBeach92107
Yesterday, Thursday, January 30, 2020 I had a meeting in HCMC with my visa agent from Hanoi. My agent informed me that--within the previous 24 hours (on Wednesday, January 29th)--her agency had received an official alert from the office of ...
From what I understand from a friend who works at Air Canada, the YYZ-HKG flights were not economically viable since the virus outbreak (the mighty $ speaks), but YVR-HKG still is. Not sure if that is still the case, but that is what I was told. I ... Read More
Official Suspension Of Visa Applications Originating From China by OceanBeach92107
Yesterday, Thursday, January 30, 2020 I had a meeting in HCMC with my visa agent from Hanoi. My agent informed me that--within the previous 24 hours (on Wednesday, January 29th)--her agency had received an official alert from the office of ...
@Canman62 - Was your flight between Toronto (YYZ) and Hong Kong (HKG)? I am of the understanding that the YYZ-HKG routes have been suspended, but the Vancouver (YVR) to Hong Kong (HKG) routes are still operating. See ... Read More
Anyone have any further info on this upcoming tourist visa change? by qnbui
From what I've read and heard, it affects tourist visas over 30 days and you have to get re-stamped every 30 days. Could drive away expats from VN like the Thai laws that are driving away expats in Thailand. Hopefully it doesn't affect most ...
A recent video regarding this change with the DL (tourist) visas: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xVKZRQAHXgU Read More
Anyone have any further info on this upcoming tourist visa change? by qnbui
From what I've read and heard, it affects tourist visas over 30 days and you have to get re-stamped every 30 days. Could drive away expats from VN like the Thai laws that are driving away expats in Thailand. Hopefully it doesn't affect most ...
Yes, according to the new regulations, you will be "stamped in" for 30 days - your visa does not expire, so you will have to leave Vietnam and re-enter at a later time. I have heard there might be "in country extensions" ... Read More
Anyone have any further info on this upcoming tourist visa change? by qnbui
From what I've read and heard, it affects tourist visas over 30 days and you have to get re-stamped every 30 days. Could drive away expats from VN like the Thai laws that are driving away expats in Thailand. Hopefully it doesn't affect most ...
Here is a recent (from today) video where an American guy in Da Nang further discusses the new "30 day" rule that applies to tourist visas starting from 1 July 2020: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3T9tjpRQ8D4 Read More
Anyone have any further info on this upcoming tourist visa change? by qnbui
From what I've read and heard, it affects tourist visas over 30 days and you have to get re-stamped every 30 days. Could drive away expats from VN like the Thai laws that are driving away expats in Thailand. Hopefully it doesn't affect most ...
Here is an update for people holding DL (tourist) visas on/after 1 July 2020: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SROXtridD6c&feature=emb_logo The gentleman who made this video spoke to a Immigration Officer recently who confirmed that tourists ... Read More
Anyone have any further info on this upcoming tourist visa change? by qnbui
From what I've read and heard, it affects tourist visas over 30 days and you have to get re-stamped every 30 days. Could drive away expats from VN like the Thai laws that are driving away expats in Thailand. Hopefully it doesn't affect most ...
Here is a link to the new law (but it is in Vietnamese): https://luatvietnam.vn/xuat-nhap-canh/luat-nhap-canh-xuat-canh-qua-canh-cu-tru-cua-nguoi-nuoc-ngoai-tai-viet-nam-sua-doi-179053-d1.html Read More
Anyone have any further info on this upcoming tourist visa change? by qnbui
From what I've read and heard, it affects tourist visas over 30 days and you have to get re-stamped every 30 days. Could drive away expats from VN like the Thai laws that are driving away expats in Thailand. Hopefully it doesn't affect most ...
Here is a video I came across on YouTube about this: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kkqFetBglKI&list=PLcHBo5U4kPfe2byXBv0cp-HRBNBUBP25U&index=8&t=0s Still not a lot of details about the new tourist visa rules ... Read More
Re-entering using the 90-day Social Visit Visa shortly after leaving? by jojoefo
I am thinking about applying to Malaysia's MTEP programme, but before I do, I would like to see if living there for a longer period of time is something for me. I am self employed, and hold a Danish passport. All my businesses are online, so I ...
@Cobolin - is that "6 months" within a year or "6 months" in total? Read More
Tet "lucky money" advice by zeubie
Hi there, I have been in Vietnam for the past few weeks and currently staying in a guesthouse I booked through Airbnb. I have been at this guesthouse for the past 2-3 weeks now and will be staying here over the Tet holiday. The young couple who ...
@Ciambella - My apologies for the late reply. I wanted to thank you for your thoughtful reply, what you wrote is very valuable information (at least to me it is). I appreciate your insight into Vietnamese culture and customs. Also, thank you to ... Read More
Tet "lucky money" advice by zeubie
Hi there, I have been in Vietnam for the past few weeks and currently staying in a guesthouse I booked through Airbnb. I have been at this guesthouse for the past 2-3 weeks now and will be staying here over the Tet holiday. The young couple who ...
Thank you everyone for your advice. @Bazza139 - your link did not show up, but I think I found it: https://www.expat.com/forum/viewtopic.php?id=220950 Read More
Tet "lucky money" advice
Hi there, I have been in Vietnam for the past few weeks and currently staying in a guesthouse I booked through Airbnb. I have been at this guesthouse for the past 2-3 weeks now and will be staying here over the Tet holiday. The young couple who ... Read More
Visa extension in Danang by thecyclist
I have one-month tourist visa,which expires in a week.Can I go straight to the immigration office in Danang and get an extension?How long does it take and what are the costs?Or is it better to go through an agency?
Hi, Can you please give more detail about where and how you got your visa extended in Da Nang? Thank you!I went to TravelMart after checking a good comment on their company google map, and lucky me, its work well! I got 2 months visa extended at ... Read More
1 year/6 month business visa suspended by zeubie
Hi there, I searched the forum and could not find an answer to my question. I am planning to come to Vietnam in November and would like to obtain a 1 year business visa for non-USA citizens (I am Canadian). I have spoken to 2 different online ...
Hi there, I spoke to my agent yesterday... he informed that VN Immigration is still not issuing 1 year/6 month DN visas to non-USA citizens, but he expects that to change in the future (when, he did not know). Read More
Yet another post about long term Visas by Salensis
I know such a post is probably all too common but I have done my research and could really use some impartial advice on how to progress. I am an Australian national and I have traveled around Vietnam for 6 months on two separate tourist visas. Now I ...
I am the person who recently on TripAdvisor (and here) posted about the 1 year DN business visa (for non US-citizens) being temporarily suspended. The agent I have been speaking to told me a couple of weeks ago that as of 18 October 2018, VN ... Read More
Expat living Hoi An by Rhett Wilson
Hi I have been living in Hoi An for 18months and want to know if there is a expat social club or chat line to get in touch with for social activities with other expats. My wife and I are both from Australia and in our 50s. We have no intention of ...
I plan to be in Hoi An (relocating) in late December/early January ... would be great if a few expats can get together one evening, get to know each other a bit better. BTW, I am Canadian but have been living in China for the past 3 years. Hope to ... Read More
1 year/6 month business visa suspended by zeubie
Hi there, I searched the forum and could not find an answer to my question. I am planning to come to Vietnam in November and would like to obtain a 1 year business visa for non-USA citizens (I am Canadian). I have spoken to 2 different online ...
Just an update: the agent I was speaking to in HCMC contacted me yesterday - he stated that on 18 October 2018, Immigration should resume issuing the 6 month and 1 year business visas. Here's hoping... Read More
1 year/6 month business visa suspended by zeubie
Hi there, I searched the forum and could not find an answer to my question. I am planning to come to Vietnam in November and would like to obtain a 1 year business visa for non-USA citizens (I am Canadian). I have spoken to 2 different online ...
@Bradley007 - Yes, if you can send me your immigration agent's contact info, that would be great. Thanks for your help. Read More
1 year/6 month business visa suspended by zeubie
Hi there, I searched the forum and could not find an answer to my question. I am planning to come to Vietnam in November and would like to obtain a 1 year business visa for non-USA citizens (I am Canadian). I have spoken to 2 different online ...
Thank you again for all of your replies - I appreciate it. @Michael Da Lat - I will be heading to Da Lat first on my upcoming stay in VN, hopefully our paths might cross at an expat get together :-) Read More
1 year/6 month business visa suspended by zeubie
Hi there, I searched the forum and could not find an answer to my question. I am planning to come to Vietnam in November and would like to obtain a 1 year business visa for non-USA citizens (I am Canadian). I have spoken to 2 different online ...
@l3ully - Thank you for the reply. I will check again next month, maybe Immigration will start issuing these visas again. Read More
1 year/6 month business visa suspended by zeubie
Hi there, I searched the forum and could not find an answer to my question. I am planning to come to Vietnam in November and would like to obtain a 1 year business visa for non-USA citizens (I am Canadian). I have spoken to 2 different online ...
BTW, I wanted to add, I also contacted the VN consulate here about this, they were not able to answer my questions... Read More
1 year/6 month business visa suspended
Hi there, I searched the forum and could not find an answer to my question. I am planning to come to Vietnam in November and would like to obtain a 1 year business visa for non-USA citizens (I am Canadian). I have spoken to 2 different online ... Read More
VND to USD at Da Nang or SGN airport ? by Jimlove
Hi Guys, Anybody tried to change VND to USD in airport when leaving Vietnam ? Is it only at International Departure at SGN and what are the fee ? I have heard earlier that there´s Exchange Booths before check-in with an expensive fee and 2 ...
Wanted to provide an update to my earlier question... I went to the Big C shopping centre tonight to look for a gold shop. There is one across the road from Parksons on Ong Ich Khiem (sorry, can't remember the name). The woman there ... Read More
Topping-up mobiphone SIM by sanooku
Does mobiphone offer discounts for topping-up on a certain day of the week?. Remember seeing this somewhere. Don't think it was in any of the SMS messages they sent. :)
sanooku - yes, it also said an extra 3% for topping up online (at least, that is what Google translate told me :-) Read More
VND to USD at Da Nang or SGN airport ? by Jimlove
Hi Guys, Anybody tried to change VND to USD in airport when leaving Vietnam ? Is it only at International Departure at SGN and what are the fee ? I have heard earlier that there´s Exchange Booths before check-in with an expensive fee and 2 ...
Sanooko: Thanks for your reply. I will try out the gold shops near Big C. I just went to an Eximbank and they gave me a blank stare when asked for VND to USD (or CNY - I am going to China). Also, if all else fails, I will try the Agribank at Da ... Read More
Topping-up mobiphone SIM by sanooku
Does mobiphone offer discounts for topping-up on a certain day of the week?. Remember seeing this somewhere. Don't think it was in any of the SMS messages they sent. :)
I received an SMS yesterday from Mobifone... it stated that if I top up today (02/08/2016), I would get a 50% bonus. Haven't tried it yet though... Read More
VND to USD at Da Nang or SGN airport ? by Jimlove
Hi Guys, Anybody tried to change VND to USD in airport when leaving Vietnam ? Is it only at International Departure at SGN and what are the fee ? I have heard earlier that there´s Exchange Booths before check-in with an expensive fee and 2 ...
Instead of starting a new thread, I thought I would add to this one... I was planning to spend more time here in Da Nang/Vietnam, but I just found out that I will have to leave the country this upcoming weekend for work reasons. I am left with a ... Read More
Mobifone balance question
Hi there, I just arrived in Da Nang a few days ago and I am enjoying my stay so far. Thank you to all of you who have helped me with answers to questions, etc. I have another question with regard to Mobifone. At Da Nang airport, I bought a ... Read More
Temporary accommodation advice for Da Nang
Hi there, I have been lurking on this forum for a little while and I am grateful I found this website - there is a lot of useful information here. A bit about myself - I am a Canadian who has been in Asia for the past 2 years. I just spent the ... Read More
VOA websites by Hana1234
I have heard about some VOA scam recently . Any suggestions for genuine VOA websites that I can get the approval letter ? Thanks in advance !
BTW, I used their regular (normal processing) service. Read More
VOA websites by Hana1234
I have heard about some VOA scam recently . Any suggestions for genuine VOA websites that I can get the approval letter ? Thanks in advance !
VOA = Visa On Arrival I recently used myvietnamvisa and received my letter within 24 hours: http://www.myvietnamvisa.com/vietnam-visa-cost.html They also answered any questions I had within a couple hours of emailing them. Very happy with ... Read More
Receiving mail in Phnom Penh by zeubie
Hi folks, I was wondering if someone could help me with this. A few days ago, my bank in Canada notified me that my MasterCard had been compromised and that they were going have to cancel my card and send me a new one (with a new account number). ...
Just to give everyone an update - this morning, I received my card in the mail. Took 9 days from Toronto, Canada to arrive here at my guesthouse. Must say that I am very pleasantly surprised by this. Just thought I would post this if anyone is ... Read More
Receiving mail in Phnom Penh by zeubie
Hi folks, I was wondering if someone could help me with this. A few days ago, my bank in Canada notified me that my MasterCard had been compromised and that they were going have to cancel my card and send me a new one (with a new account number). ...
That is a great idea - thanks for suggesting it. In the panic after having my credit card stolen, I didn't think about that - the bank agent just kept telling me they would mail it to me, so I agreed. But what you suggested is my "Plan ... Read More
Receiving mail in Phnom Penh by zeubie
Hi folks, I was wondering if someone could help me with this. A few days ago, my bank in Canada notified me that my MasterCard had been compromised and that they were going have to cancel my card and send me a new one (with a new account number). ...
Thanks for all of the replies - I appreciate them. Is this the post office I would go to in PP? https://www.google.ca/maps/place/Cambodia+Post/@11.566678,104.900543,15z/data=!4m2!3m1!1s0x0:0x2043fea611941378 Read More
Receiving mail in Phnom Penh
Hi folks, I was wondering if someone could help me with this. A few days ago, my bank in Canada notified me that my MasterCard had been compromised and that they were going have to cancel my card and send me a new one (with a new account number). ... Read More
Meeting new expats in Phnom Penh by Sue Ellen86
Hey everybody, I'm new in Phnom Penh and would like to organize a meeting with all the new expats over here. Since I read a lot of new members wanting to meet other people, why not an event? :) What do you guys think? Greetings!!!!!
Is there still a meeting in PP on Saturday? Read More
Can you arrive on a one way ticket?
I just arrived three days ago via a one way ticket (Air Asia from KUL). No problems at all. Read More
Friday Night Happy Hour by Empshel
It seems to me that there is an endless string of expats here trying to meet other people, but trying to organize something that will accommodate everyone is a logistical nightmare. My suggestion: A roving weekly get-together so folks can meet ...
Thanks for arranging this. I just arrived in PP a few days ago and would love to meet with others. See you there on Friday! Read More
New members of the Cambodia forum, introduce yourself here by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Cambodia forum? Dont know how to start? This thread is for you ;) We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your expat story if you are already living in the country, or to tell us more on your ...
Hello Everyone! My name is Roy and I am thrilled to have found this website - so many nice people and a lot great information here. I am from Vancouver, Canada and will arrive in Cambodia (PP) on Oct 1, 2014. I was in SR/PP last year and really ... Read More