VanKhanh Ho
Vietnamese citizen
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Vietnamese
Lives in Ho Chi Minh City
Speaks English
Registration: 04 October 2014
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 ...
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 ... Read More
An issue to consider before opening a company for visa purpose by VanKhanh Ho
Lately some ex-pats contacted me about the idea of opening a company with 3 billion VND charter capital so that they can apply for an investor's TRC. This is, I think, possible if you have about 100 million VND in your account at this moment. ...
Yes, so I think you guys should be aware of it. Read More
An issue to consider before opening a company for visa purpose
Lately some ex-pats contacted me about the idea of opening a company with 3 billion VND charter capital so that they can apply for an investor's TRC. This is, I think, possible if you have about 100 million VND in your account at this moment. ... Read More
Opportunity to Change Lives as a Teacher of English in Vietnam by VanKhanh Ho
I have this idea to build an English center back in my hometown - Nghe An - 1.5 hours flight time away from Saigon. It's a poor beach village, kids study English in school but mostly grammar. So I really want to give them an opportunity to learn ...
It's a poor beach village,Poor - Who pays? That might be a hole in your plan as it won't be cheap to set up and run, but locals may very well not be able to afford fees ... assuming they're interested in their kids learning English in ... Read More
Opportunity to Change Lives as a Teacher of English in Vietnam
I have this idea to build an English center back in my hometown - Nghe An - 1.5 hours flight time away from Saigon. It's a poor beach village, kids study English in school but mostly grammar. So I really want to give them an opportunity to learn ... Read More
3 Year TRC (Temporary Residence Card) without work permit by charmavietnam
Temporary Residence Card (TRC) is available now for foreigners who are parents, spouses and children of Vietnamese citizens. Actually I intend to apply for this when my work related TRC ends in this December but should go out of country and stay 2-3 ...
I am not working for the government, actually I am on the opposite side, I am a lawyer. But most importantly, I am a "reasonable person", which obviously you are not. Read More
3 Year TRC (Temporary Residence Card) without work permit by charmavietnam
Temporary Residence Card (TRC) is available now for foreigners who are parents, spouses and children of Vietnamese citizens. Actually I intend to apply for this when my work related TRC ends in this December but should go out of country and stay 2-3 ...
I don't know that's true, so not asking to change the law, of course. I specifically asked them to FOLLOW the law. 1) nowhere does it stipulate that children must be over 18. 2) they can do some things legally before 18. you can marry ... Read More
3 Year TRC (Temporary Residence Card) without work permit by charmavietnam
Temporary Residence Card (TRC) is available now for foreigners who are parents, spouses and children of Vietnamese citizens. Actually I intend to apply for this when my work related TRC ends in this December but should go out of country and stay 2-3 ...
Why don't you forget the family visa and go with tourist visa, work visa or investor visa? If you are funding the kids, I assume that you may have enough money to open a company and sponsor yourself to stay in Vietnam. Read More
recommended vietnamese pop music by ergouzian
i find it very helpful to sing along when picking up another language. so far, i've been shazam-ing random vietnamese songs that i heard from the street. i am wondering if you can share some pop songs (popular among karaokes) for me. rap, ...
Songs that are popular among karaokes: find songs of these singers: Mỹ Tâm, Hồ Quỳnh Hương, Bằng Kiều, Lệ Quyên ... Read More
Information on opening a cafe in Vietnam by EddieteachesSAT
Hi All, I would like to open a cafe with a Vietnamese friend and wanted some information on how to establish such a business. It would be a joint ownership (50/50) between the two of us. I want to know what licenses , work permits, etc that I ...
Maximum portion of foreign capital depends on what kind of business. For example: coffee shop can be owned by 100% foreign capital, legally speaking. But we do not advise you to do so, provided the hassle of licensing procedure. Maybe having a ... Read More
Ha Tinh by bluecheer
Hello everybody I'm looking for information on Ha Tinh City. The usual things cost of rent,food,electric. I'm giving some thought as to doing some Teaching there, and if anybody can help with some information that would be gratefully ...
Ha Tinh is near my hometown. Yes its boring, and may not suitable for foreigners to live there. But I wish foreigners would move there and teach us English. We need you more than you need us. I grew up studying English with teachers who can barely ... Read More
Taxes in Vietnam by MikeyPG94
Hello All I left my job in Vietnam for various reasons and my former employer seems adamant that I owe 20% taxes because I worked under 183 days. From my research, there seems to be some truth to this. But I've been told from other experienced ...
First thing, no worry about any consequence. It's true that you owe 20% tax since you are a non-resident employee. But the responsibility to deduct your tax and to pay your tax is belong to the employer. If they fail to do that, they must take ... Read More
Temp residence card-Needed help and advice by octanemega
I have been working in Vietnam for the past 1.5 years. I was told 2 weeks ago that the company will not be renewing my contract. This also means my temporary residence card will be cancelled. However, to complicate things, I have purchased an ...
What is the term of your TRC? When is it last day? Read More
Visa for Vietnamese girlfriend to visit USA by schleger
Anyone have a suggestion on best way for my girlfriend to secure a tourist type visa to come to US in July? Ive been living in VN for several months teaching. I'm in my 50s and she's in her 40's. I plan on returning to the US soon and ...
Maybe a service agency would help? If you want I can introduce you to my friend. I see him posting successful US visa applications on facebook everyday. He might be shows off, but you may want to try talking with him first. No harm. Read More
Foreigners can buy an Apartment but can not rent it ? by eileengu
I just read an article that says "#3 Buy a house or an apartment as an individual Foreign nationals who are residents in Vietnam can also buy dwelling houses without forming a legal entity. However, as an individual, you can only purchase a ...
Yes pink book for foreigners can be postponed until forever. The real reason is, there is one specific nationality who are trying to own many lands in Vietnam (hint: they are our neighbor), and Vietnamese government cannot do anything about that. ... Read More
Go Fund Me for forum member by THIGV
I would like to post something here because the primary beneficiary is abashed to do so. Ms. Ho Van Khanh (username: [b]VanKhanh Ho[/b]) has been admitted to a graduate program at Duke University Law School in the North Carolina but is reluctant to ...
Thank you so much for your care, Tom! To all: Please also consider if you want to give me a loan instead, even for $20 or less. In such case I can pay you back in 1 or 2 years, with interest. I would accept any type of financing, as long as you ... Read More
3 Year TRC (Temporary Residence Card) without work permit by charmavietnam
Temporary Residence Card (TRC) is available now for foreigners who are parents, spouses and children of Vietnamese citizens. Actually I intend to apply for this when my work related TRC ends in this December but should go out of country and stay 2-3 ...
How old is your child? At law, parent of a Vietnamese citizen can get a TRC. But in practice, the local immigration may require that such Vietnamese citizen must be 18 or older. Btw, is there a list here of the different lengths of time for ... Read More
Translation-From Vietnamese to English by Kiwiming
Hi there, I have been given a contract in Vietnamese for Purchasing a condo, a real estate agent had translated into English for me, but I would like someone else to have a look to see if it is ok, only because one other document that the agent ...
Shouldn't you be out chasing ambulance?Just in case :) Glad that someone already help. Read More
Translation-From Vietnamese to English by Kiwiming
Hi there, I have been given a contract in Vietnamese for Purchasing a condo, a real estate agent had translated into English for me, but I would like someone else to have a look to see if it is ok, only because one other document that the agent ...
Hi, you meant would not break the bank, right? :D This proposal maybe already late but if you are still finding someone to translate your contract then I can help with that. I'm a lawyer. Read More
3 Year TRC (Temporary Residence Card) without work permit by charmavietnam
Temporary Residence Card (TRC) is available now for foreigners who are parents, spouses and children of Vietnamese citizens. Actually I intend to apply for this when my work related TRC ends in this December but should go out of country and stay 2-3 ...
Must. Cause the authority will hold your original passport. Edit: oh, unless you have more than 1 passport. Read More
3 Year TRC (Temporary Residence Card) without work permit by charmavietnam
Temporary Residence Card (TRC) is available now for foreigners who are parents, spouses and children of Vietnamese citizens. Actually I intend to apply for this when my work related TRC ends in this December but should go out of country and stay 2-3 ...
Hi, :) I'm afraid you missed VEC there..... Yes, VEC is an exemption. To get TRC (spousal) , one needs to be either on VEC or on TT. After getting my VEC, I applied for my TRC just before the 1st renewal (re-stamping ) of my VEC ... and ... Read More
3 Year TRC (Temporary Residence Card) without work permit by charmavietnam
Temporary Residence Card (TRC) is available now for foreigners who are parents, spouses and children of Vietnamese citizens. Actually I intend to apply for this when my work related TRC ends in this December but should go out of country and stay 2-3 ...
Not sure about TT visa, but just wondering if it's really necessary for him to exit VN. ... I was on Tourist Visa when I applied for my VEC in HCMC. Got it after a week or so ... then exited VN to get VEC activated with a fresh entry stamp at ... Read More
3 Year TRC (Temporary Residence Card) without work permit by charmavietnam
Temporary Residence Card (TRC) is available now for foreigners who are parents, spouses and children of Vietnamese citizens. Actually I intend to apply for this when my work related TRC ends in this December but should go out of country and stay 2-3 ...
To OP: Oh then check your current type of visa. If it is anything but a TT Visa then you must, like THIGV said, exit Vietnam then apply for a TT Visa overseas then comeback again. For the step (i) of legalisation, call your Embassy/Consulate in ... Read More
3 Year TRC (Temporary Residence Card) without work permit by charmavietnam
Temporary Residence Card (TRC) is available now for foreigners who are parents, spouses and children of Vietnamese citizens. Actually I intend to apply for this when my work related TRC ends in this December but should go out of country and stay 2-3 ...
My understand is that you must: (i) Have your marriage certificate legalised in the Philippines; (ii) apply for a TT Visa to enter Vietnam (the type of visa that is issued for foreigners who are parents, spouse or children of Vietnamese ... Read More
A quick guide to Certificate of Visa Exemption (VEC), Vietnam by charmavietnam
Dear Expats! We already covered this topic many times but still some members has doubt about - how to obtain a VEC, who are eligible, what document needed, how much does it cost, how long it take to get processed, etc. I hope this short guide will ...
What is your visa type currently? TT? What did the official tell you? Read More
TRC WITH work permit. Given DN instead? by Thaiger
I have been reading the sticky, but, specifically, it is meant for those without work permits. I was wondering if anyone had the latest on those visas issued to people with work permits. My friend said he was issued a Temporary resident ...
In the first sentence I meant there must be a dossier from your side (you and your company). In the second sentence I addressed the procedure in detail in which the company, as the sponsor, must sign on documents and submit it. Sorry if its ... Read More
TRC WITH work permit. Given DN instead? by Thaiger
I have been reading the sticky, but, specifically, it is meant for those without work permits. I was wondering if anyone had the latest on those visas issued to people with work permits. My friend said he was issued a Temporary resident ...
Get rid of the thinking that everybody want to steal your money first. Relax. The police did not do anything illegal here. The police can only issue a TRC for you if YOU apply for one, AFTER having a work permit. Your company must submit an ... Read More
12M for a Work permit!! Anybody else has experience? by Mickstan
Hi everybody...I have just been quoted 12M for a work permit...this seems quite pricey!.Has anybody experience getting a work permit;I'm an Irish citizen.Cheers!
Basically you cannot apply for a work permit or work visa. There is no company sponsor you here. Read More
3 Year TRC (Temporary Residence Card) without work permit by charmavietnam
Temporary Residence Card (TRC) is available now for foreigners who are parents, spouses and children of Vietnamese citizens. Actually I intend to apply for this when my work related TRC ends in this December but should go out of country and stay 2-3 ...
Uhm but a DN Visa can be issued for maximum 12 months. If a foreigner finds that his DN Visa is long enough for his intended residence time then why bother applying a TRC. Read More
3 Year TRC (Temporary Residence Card) without work permit by charmavietnam
Temporary Residence Card (TRC) is available now for foreigners who are parents, spouses and children of Vietnamese citizens. Actually I intend to apply for this when my work related TRC ends in this December but should go out of country and stay 2-3 ...
Definitely not :D Up to my client's choice based on their budget, their intended residence period in Vietnam etc, sometimes I let them hold work permit and DN Visa instead of a costly Temporary Residence Card. And it's a legal residence ... Read More
12M for a Work permit!! Anybody else has experience? by Mickstan
Hi everybody...I have just been quoted 12M for a work permit...this seems quite pricey!.Has anybody experience getting a work permit;I'm an Irish citizen.Cheers!
KPMG's fee to apply for a work permit is USD 2,000. Normal Viet lawfirm would do it at maximum USD500. You must hired a very high standard Vietnamese law firm or what? Read More
A quick guide to Certificate of Visa Exemption (VEC), Vietnam by charmavietnam
Dear Expats! We already covered this topic many times but still some members has doubt about - how to obtain a VEC, who are eligible, what document needed, how much does it cost, how long it take to get processed, etc. I hope this short guide will ...
Yes your document or that big pink book are pretty the same. Both have the seal of ward police. I always ask my clients to provide residence document or residence book, and use whichever they give me. Both work. Read More
3 Year TRC (Temporary Residence Card) without work permit by charmavietnam
Temporary Residence Card (TRC) is available now for foreigners who are parents, spouses and children of Vietnamese citizens. Actually I intend to apply for this when my work related TRC ends in this December but should go out of country and stay 2-3 ...
That's the correct price. If you do it legally, they never take anything more from you. Read More
A quick guide to Certificate of Visa Exemption (VEC), Vietnam by charmavietnam
Dear Expats! We already covered this topic many times but still some members has doubt about - how to obtain a VEC, who are eligible, what document needed, how much does it cost, how long it take to get processed, etc. I hope this short guide will ...
That's Temporary Residence Declaration Book for foreigner. You can search "sổ khai báo tạm trú" and check the image. Read More
3 Year TRC (Temporary Residence Card) without work permit by charmavietnam
Temporary Residence Card (TRC) is available now for foreigners who are parents, spouses and children of Vietnamese citizens. Actually I intend to apply for this when my work related TRC ends in this December but should go out of country and stay 2-3 ...
Will check with the authority when I have timeHi, were you able to check any information about a mother getting power of attorney over her under-18 child? And then be able to sign the sponsorship documents? This information would be incredibly ... Read More
3 Year TRC (Temporary Residence Card) without work permit by charmavietnam
Temporary Residence Card (TRC) is available now for foreigners who are parents, spouses and children of Vietnamese citizens. Actually I intend to apply for this when my work related TRC ends in this December but should go out of country and stay 2-3 ...
Is it possible for a Vietnamese citizen to obtain a power of attorney for a minor child? If so, that may be a way out of the debacle. The mother gets the power of attorney and signs the paperwork for the child.Will check with the authority when I ... Read More
3 Year TRC (Temporary Residence Card) without work permit by charmavietnam
Temporary Residence Card (TRC) is available now for foreigners who are parents, spouses and children of Vietnamese citizens. Actually I intend to apply for this when my work related TRC ends in this December but should go out of country and stay 2-3 ...
TRC is issued based on type of your visa. If it is just a tourist visa then there is no way they will issue a TRC for you. If you are already have a work permit, you must exit the country applying for a working visa using your work permit. After ... Read More
3 Year TRC (Temporary Residence Card) without work permit by charmavietnam
Temporary Residence Card (TRC) is available now for foreigners who are parents, spouses and children of Vietnamese citizens. Actually I intend to apply for this when my work related TRC ends in this December but should go out of country and stay 2-3 ...
My concern is whether your child is able to sign sponsoring letter for you, as the sponsor. If he/she is under 18 that letter would be not be accepted by the authority. Read More
Business Visa Help? by sward654
Hello everyone, I have recently joined this forum and I really appreciate all the help it provides. I am from the UK and I intend to travel to Vietnam next month for business purposes. I have been informed by the Vietnamese embassy in the UK that ...
Hi There is work visa, symbol LD (short form for Lao động - working in Vietnamese) There is also business visa. symbol DN (short form of Doanh nghiệp - enterprise in Vietnamese) A application dossier for LD visa requires work ... Read More
Business Visa Help? by sward654
Hello everyone, I have recently joined this forum and I really appreciate all the help it provides. I am from the UK and I intend to travel to Vietnam next month for business purposes. I have been informed by the Vietnamese embassy in the UK that ...
Hi, to apply for business visa, you need a Vietnamese company to invite you. The company will submit a dossier to immigration department in Vietnam to apply for an immigration approval for you. You then using such approval to apply for your visa ... Read More
3 Year TRC (Temporary Residence Card) without work permit by charmavietnam
Temporary Residence Card (TRC) is available now for foreigners who are parents, spouses and children of Vietnamese citizens. Actually I intend to apply for this when my work related TRC ends in this December but should go out of country and stay 2-3 ...
This comment contains SO many wrong information that I am not able to correct it anymore. Just reply to alert anyone that may read this and about to follow it. Read More
Looking for an English teacher by Maria1588
As I need an English teacher (class have 3 members); location is Tan Binh or Phu Nhuan district. Teacher is English native speaker. *** Thank you!
Inbox me the fee you are able to pay. May introduce to you a handsome trainee lawyer :D Read More
Looking for an English teacher by Maria1588
As I need an English teacher (class have 3 members); location is Tan Binh or Phu Nhuan district. Teacher is English native speaker. *** Thank you!
Oh ma old friend :D Why don't you ask Chris to introduce to you some of his friends who are still teaching in Vietnam? In his farewell party I have met some and they are good teachers also. Read More
Creating a Business and Importing and Distributing in Vietnam by cwholdings
Hi everyone I was wondering does anyone have any experience in establishing a legal business entity in Vietnam? I am currently a UK resident and wish try and set u a business exporting luxury goods to Vietnam. I have spoken to a number of legal ...
Import and distribution are tough. You want to touch the areas that Vietnamese government wants to protect the most. Anyway, it only can tell if we know the kind of products you want to import first. It happens often that you can import but not ... Read More
Ludicrous New immigration rule. Can only work for 1 employer with WP! by Thaiger
Im getting so much conflicting information here about this, but basically you can only work at one employer, no matter how few the hours. Ergo, most teachers will have to work illegally, quit Vietnam, all schools wont be able to legally hire anyone ...
1. You can have multiple work permits with different employers. In fact you have to have multiple work permits if you work for more than 1 employer. I applied second work permit for several clients in Ho Chi Minh City therefore I can tell. 2. You ... Read More
Work visa / background check questions by krs2
Hi all, I'm new to the forum. I'm from the US and am in the process of securing a job to work in Vietnam. I was hoping that someone can help me with a few questions that I had about getting over there. I would ask the company that is ...
A working visa comes after a work permit, as work permit is a part of the dossier to apply for a working visa. Technically a foreigner must have both work permit and working visa before entering Vietnam for work. But practically, many foreigners ... Read More
Business Visa and Working Permit
List of hospital in Ho Chi Minh City that are eligible to do work permit health check a. 115 People’s Hospital b. Van Hanh General Hospital c. Cho Ray Hospital d. Colombia Clinic; e. Thong Nhat Hospital f. International SOS; g. FV ... Read More
Business Visa and Working Permit
the legal fee is only $20 for the work permit and $145-155 for visa but then service fee if you hire a service company to do it for you, about $300-500 each Other significant cost are legalisation fee for your criminal record, experience ... Read More
A quick guide to Certificate of Visa Exemption (VEC), Vietnam by charmavietnam
Dear Expats! We already covered this topic many times but still some members has doubt about - how to obtain a VEC, who are eligible, what document needed, how much does it cost, how long it take to get processed, etc. I hope this short guide will ...
Hi From what I heard, in you case you must have the original immigration approval to obtain your visa. There is no legal basic for this, just like a practice, but there is no harm to check with the Vietnamese Embassy in Pnom Penh first. Read More
A quick guide to Certificate of Visa Exemption (VEC), Vietnam by charmavietnam
Dear Expats! We already covered this topic many times but still some members has doubt about - how to obtain a VEC, who are eligible, what document needed, how much does it cost, how long it take to get processed, etc. I hope this short guide will ...
Hi I appreciate your sharing as it would be greatly helpful that everybody khow they should check with their local immigration department to see what should they do in the same situation. I cannot tell which is right in this case. Both ... Read More
A quick guide to Certificate of Visa Exemption (VEC), Vietnam by charmavietnam
Dear Expats! We already covered this topic many times but still some members has doubt about - how to obtain a VEC, who are eligible, what document needed, how much does it cost, how long it take to get processed, etc. I hope this short guide will ...
You meant your final aim is to apply for a spousal TRC? :) At law it is TT Visa only that can apply for a spousal TRC. But I believe that the immigration authority made a flexible practice to accept VEC too. Other expats here may know it better ... Read More
A quick guide to Certificate of Visa Exemption (VEC), Vietnam by charmavietnam
Dear Expats! We already covered this topic many times but still some members has doubt about - how to obtain a VEC, who are eligible, what document needed, how much does it cost, how long it take to get processed, etc. I hope this short guide will ...
I heard that visa apllication form is available at Vietnamese embassy in oversea. Did you try checking it there, the Vietnamese Embassy in Phnom Penh? Technically your wife must submit a sponsor letter to the Immigration department in 254 Nguyen ... Read More
3 Year TRC (Temporary Residence Card) without work permit by charmavietnam
Temporary Residence Card (TRC) is available now for foreigners who are parents, spouses and children of Vietnamese citizens. Actually I intend to apply for this when my work related TRC ends in this December but should go out of country and stay 2-3 ...
I'm certain that spouse TRC is something new, just appreared on 2014 under Immigration Law 2014, and being applied a year later. You can check it in your TRC, the "Sponsoring acency/organisation" part, should not named your wife there ... Read More
3 Year TRC (Temporary Residence Card) without work permit by charmavietnam
Temporary Residence Card (TRC) is available now for foreigners who are parents, spouses and children of Vietnamese citizens. Actually I intend to apply for this when my work related TRC ends in this December but should go out of country and stay 2-3 ...
You can exit using that TRC until it's last day (15 July 2016). Do you plan to comeback with your TRC? If yes you should renew it soon, at least 5 working days before its expiration. Read More
Any news about immigration to Vietnam? by Helena Lin
Hi, I would like to know whether it has some news about immigration to Vietnam for foreigners who want to visit Vietnam and might settle down in Vietnam. Thank you
Is a BA/4 year degree still required?It is before 01 April 2016, that a teacher can have either 4-year BA or 5 years teaching experience to apply for a WP as a "Specialist". Now a Specialist must have a 4-year BA AND 3 years ... 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 ...
Wow, that expensive? Its USD135 at law. Maybe it includes other services? Or maybe it is different between countries? Read More
Any news about immigration to Vietnam? by Helena Lin
Hi, I would like to know whether it has some news about immigration to Vietnam for foreigners who want to visit Vietnam and might settle down in Vietnam. Thank you
Then upon having a work permit, you have to exit Vietnam to apply for a working visa to comeback. From 1 April 2016, conditions on work permit changed as below: - Technician: at least 1 year training certificate and 3 years experience in related ... Read More
Any news about immigration to Vietnam? by Helena Lin
Hi, I would like to know whether it has some news about immigration to Vietnam for foreigners who want to visit Vietnam and might settle down in Vietnam. Thank you
To live in Vietnam you must: - Invest to establish a company; or - Work in a company; or - Mary a Vietnamese (must be in the opposite sex); or - Go in and out every 3 or 6 months to obtain new tourist visa; or - Have a Vietnamese company sponsor ... 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 If your partner have a company, with business licence and seal, they can apply an immigration invitation for you. What is business visa have better: - Longer validation (maximum 1 year) - Cheaper. Cause you do not have to pay "sponsor ... Read More
3 Year TRC (Temporary Residence Card) without work permit by charmavietnam
Temporary Residence Card (TRC) is available now for foreigners who are parents, spouses and children of Vietnamese citizens. Actually I intend to apply for this when my work related TRC ends in this December but should go out of country and stay 2-3 ...
Ok. Am I being blamed calling it "magic"? Loopholes are still legal that I have to admit that I used it sometimes. But what those service companies do is like making impossible become possible, totally blow me away. Anyway now you have ... Read More
3 Year TRC (Temporary Residence Card) without work permit by charmavietnam
Temporary Residence Card (TRC) is available now for foreigners who are parents, spouses and children of Vietnamese citizens. Actually I intend to apply for this when my work related TRC ends in this December but should go out of country and stay 2-3 ...
I do not think a work related TRC issued with just PP and some picture can be legal. Work related TRC's application requires a work permit, work permit's application requires Criminal record, experience confirmation, degree, health ... Read More
Official Translation and Notarization Services by BuddyM
I am preparing documents for an application dossier for a wholly foreign-owned enterprise ("WFOE"). Simple - one business line of activity - management consulting. Does anyone know any qualified value-for-money service companies for ...
Come on it can't be that bad :D At least for me, I have been doing it for 5 years. I am using service by sohoavn[dot]com or apecgroup[dot]vn. I have never give my documents to District 1 People's Committee cause I have no time going ... Read More
Official Translation and Notarization Services by BuddyM
I am preparing documents for an application dossier for a wholly foreign-owned enterprise ("WFOE"). Simple - one business line of activity - management consulting. Does anyone know any qualified value-for-money service companies for ...
I do not think there is an "official" translation agency. Every companies that are licenced to have translation business in their legal paper are eligible to do the service, and the investment authority always accept their work. From my ... Read More
Im looking for organic farmers here in ho chi minh. by Agriurban
Im looking for farmers that grow fresh produce with little to no chemicals. I want to buy produce from you if you grow fruits and vegetables in your garden. Please reply if you are interested in selling you products to me for a lower price than the ...
Binh An Ward, around Tran Nao street. When you go to Tran Nao street, you turn to its small streets. I remember 1 in street No 4, 1 in street No 20, one near the Tax Department of Ho Chi Minh City. message me your email and I will send you the map ... Read More
Im looking for organic farmers here in ho chi minh. by Agriurban
Im looking for farmers that grow fresh produce with little to no chemicals. I want to buy produce from you if you grow fruits and vegetables in your garden. Please reply if you are interested in selling you products to me for a lower price than the ...
I'm about to introduce you some organic stores, but then read your request again, and see that you want to buy vegetable directly from farmers in small scale only. So this is what I did, go to District 2 where there still are many free lands ... Read More
3 Year TRC (Temporary Residence Card) without work permit by charmavietnam
Temporary Residence Card (TRC) is available now for foreigners who are parents, spouses and children of Vietnamese citizens. Actually I intend to apply for this when my work related TRC ends in this December but should go out of country and stay 2-3 ...
Ya understood. Some countries stopped notarised document in their embassy in Vietnam, like Japan ... Then I think that you are stuck at applying for a TRC now. Yes going to Cambodia is still a valid way to extend your visa. When you comeback to the ... Read More
3 Year TRC (Temporary Residence Card) without work permit by charmavietnam
Temporary Residence Card (TRC) is available now for foreigners who are parents, spouses and children of Vietnamese citizens. Actually I intend to apply for this when my work related TRC ends in this December but should go out of country and stay 2-3 ...
You can go to the People's Committee - district level to have your document translated and notarised. A address is People's Committee of District 1, Ho Chi Minh City, 47 Le Duan Street. Or you can either give it to a translation company, ... Read More
How much to pay in-laws? by Vagabondone
Just curious how much other expats pay their wives parents. While I was dating we discussed this and I agreed to pay $300 a month to my mother-in-law ( No father). However, this money has always been a contentious issue and she now wants $500 a ...
Actually opposite to mrnasirs, I think you are a lucky and kind men. Only because of that then your parents willing to do all of the thing in the house for you and your wife. That also happen in happy Vietnamese families that I saw, where the couple ... Read More
3 Year TRC (Temporary Residence Card) without work permit by charmavietnam
Temporary Residence Card (TRC) is available now for foreigners who are parents, spouses and children of Vietnamese citizens. Actually I intend to apply for this when my work related TRC ends in this December but should go out of country and stay 2-3 ...
At law, there is no 5 years TRC for Vietnamese spouse. It is maximum 3 years. Don't waste your money for something unsure and if sure, illegal. To Hellen Thao Vy: The mother can sponsor her child using the Birth Certificate to apply for a ... Read More
How much to pay in-laws? by Vagabondone
Just curious how much other expats pay their wives parents. While I was dating we discussed this and I agreed to pay $300 a month to my mother-in-law ( No father). However, this money has always been a contentious issue and she now wants $500 a ...
In traditional Vietnamese family, the husband will give all (I mean ALL) his salary to his wife, then the wife give him back little for his daily use. Although in modern family things changed quite a lot but maybe that is still a cultural issue that ... Read More
How much to pay in-laws? by Vagabondone
Just curious how much other expats pay their wives parents. While I was dating we discussed this and I agreed to pay $300 a month to my mother-in-law ( No father). However, this money has always been a contentious issue and she now wants $500 a ...
I found this offensive. My mother was teaching wholeheartedly for around 30 years to have her Government's pension every month now which she deserved. Don't talk that way.Oh no, VanKhanh Ho. Youngman was making a comment about the Original ... Read More
How much to pay in-laws? by Vagabondone
Just curious how much other expats pay their wives parents. While I was dating we discussed this and I agreed to pay $300 a month to my mother-in-law ( No father). However, this money has always been a contentious issue and she now wants $500 a ...
I found this offensive. My mother was teaching wholeheartedly for around 30 years to have her Government's pension every month now which she deserved. Don't talk that way. Read More
1 year visa now available by Hypothalamus
I spoke with an agent and was quoted about $700 for a 1 year tourist visa. This is credible because I got a 3 month VOA from this same company without any issues in the past.
Legal fee for 6 months to 1 year multiple visa is USD135 (Decree 157/2015/TT-BTC). Other than that you are paying for service fee. Tourist Visa cannot be granted longer than 3 months. In your case maybe the service company is applying for a ... Read More
How much to pay in-laws? by Vagabondone
Just curious how much other expats pay their wives parents. While I was dating we discussed this and I agreed to pay $300 a month to my mother-in-law ( No father). However, this money has always been a contentious issue and she now wants $500 a ...
As a Vietnamese child, I just want to confirm you that there is no customary for Vietnamese daughters to "pay" their parents. It is great if the married girl visiting her parents frequently and bring gifts to them, but not pay them ... Read More
6-month Multiple-Entry DN Visa by BuddyM
I have been issued a 6-month Multiple-Entry "DN" Visa from a Vietnam Embassy. Can someone be kind enough to summarize a couple of points of concern ... (1) What are my requirements when I arrive in HCMC in terms of getting a TRC, or ...
I have not been seeing any 6 months visa extension until this moment. Only 1 or 3 months Read More
6-month Multiple-Entry DN Visa by BuddyM
I have been issued a 6-month Multiple-Entry "DN" Visa from a Vietnam Embassy. Can someone be kind enough to summarize a couple of points of concern ... (1) What are my requirements when I arrive in HCMC in terms of getting a TRC, or ...
1) Given that you are successfully settled your company, then you need (i) TRC request letter (ii) Information form (iii) original passport (iv) Resident confirmation issued by local police (v) Business registration of the Company with your name on ... Read More
A quick guide to Certificate of Visa Exemption (VEC), Vietnam by charmavietnam
Dear Expats! We already covered this topic many times but still some members has doubt about - how to obtain a VEC, who are eligible, what document needed, how much does it cost, how long it take to get processed, etc. I hope this short guide will ...
KT3: Temporary Resident Book for Vietnamese citizen who is living in another province compare with his/ her permanent registered address. This is not a compulsory paper for Vietnamese living in another province. I myself have been living in HCMC for ... Read More
Visa extension by Gphillips
I have a 90 day, multiple entry, C-1 visa for Vietnam. It is valid through 04 Feb. I need a one month extension to 04 Mar 2015. Unaware of the rule changes I went to the local travel agency for an extension on 06 Jan. No can do! Went to the ...
I understood the new DN visa which was issued after 1 Jan 2015 was a business visa and valid for up to 12 months?I do know how to get a DN multiple visa for 1 year. It's still cost a lot money. But if you guys wanna know about that. Please pm me ... Read More
Visa extension by Gphillips
I have a 90 day, multiple entry, C-1 visa for Vietnam. It is valid through 04 Feb. I need a one month extension to 04 Mar 2015. Unaware of the rule changes I went to the local travel agency for an extension on 06 Jan. No can do! Went to the ...
Hi VanKhanh Ho, since when ? because I had the same experience as the one I'm quoting above and the officer told me exactly the same (both in english and vietnamese) so unless you can tell me that you get this info from an official written ... Read More
Visa extension by Gphillips
I have a 90 day, multiple entry, C-1 visa for Vietnam. It is valid through 04 Feb. I need a one month extension to 04 Mar 2015. Unaware of the rule changes I went to the local travel agency for an extension on 06 Jan. No can do! Went to the ...
Would DL visa be concerned by this ??? If yes , this is a MAJOR info ! thx for letting us know more about it .Yes I'm talking about DL Visa aka tourist Visa. The travel agency only act as your sponsor, and take a lot of service fee from you by ... Read More
Visa extension by Gphillips
I have a 90 day, multiple entry, C-1 visa for Vietnam. It is valid through 04 Feb. I need a one month extension to 04 Mar 2015. Unaware of the rule changes I went to the local travel agency for an extension on 06 Jan. No can do! Went to the ...
Visa extension fee is $10 now. The dossier includes your passport, residence confirmation (which will be done by your landlord), Form NA5. Keep it in mind when you deal with travel agency. Read More
A quick guide to Certificate of Visa Exemption (VEC), Vietnam by charmavietnam
Dear Expats! We already covered this topic many times but still some members has doubt about - how to obtain a VEC, who are eligible, what document needed, how much does it cost, how long it take to get processed, etc. I hope this short guide will ...
Hi The Vietnamese citizens mentioned in Decree 136 must holding national passports. The questioner ZePhilosopher is having a Vietnamese passport, so.... The Vietnamese in Decree 82 are Vietnamese people residing overseas who have passports issued ... Read More
A quick guide to Certificate of Visa Exemption (VEC), Vietnam by charmavietnam
Dear Expats! We already covered this topic many times but still some members has doubt about - how to obtain a VEC, who are eligible, what document needed, how much does it cost, how long it take to get processed, etc. I hope this short guide will ...
I have just checked and saw a translation for Decree 82/2015. The quality is must not so good but still fine for your reference. https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B4WBH_sisCNdTnVqYkpWRWg0YkU/view?usp=sharing If you cannot access the link then ... Read More
A quick guide to Certificate of Visa Exemption (VEC), Vietnam by charmavietnam
Dear Expats! We already covered this topic many times but still some members has doubt about - how to obtain a VEC, who are eligible, what document needed, how much does it cost, how long it take to get processed, etc. I hope this short guide will ...
Haha, this issue is something should not be different from different offices. And it likely will not :D Read More
A quick guide to Certificate of Visa Exemption (VEC), Vietnam by charmavietnam
Dear Expats! We already covered this topic many times but still some members has doubt about - how to obtain a VEC, who are eligible, what document needed, how much does it cost, how long it take to get processed, etc. I hope this short guide will ...
That Decree is 2007, and as we know a lot has happened since then. If I was Ze Philosopher I would be going into the VN Embassy/Consulate and getting their version of it.Hi The Decree is still valid until now (5 Oct 2015). I did check before ... Read More
A quick guide to Certificate of Visa Exemption (VEC), Vietnam by charmavietnam
Dear Expats! We already covered this topic many times but still some members has doubt about - how to obtain a VEC, who are eligible, what document needed, how much does it cost, how long it take to get processed, etc. I hope this short guide will ...
Yes you do by the sound of it, CERTIFICATE OF VISA EXEMPTION FOR VIETNAMESE AND FAMILY MEMBERS (5 YEARS VISA) 1. For Vietnamese residing abroad, profile comprises:Hi, the "Vietnamese" mentioned in this guidance is "Vietnamese people ... Read More
A quick guide to Certificate of Visa Exemption (VEC), Vietnam by charmavietnam
Dear Expats! We already covered this topic many times but still some members has doubt about - how to obtain a VEC, who are eligible, what document needed, how much does it cost, how long it take to get processed, etc. I hope this short guide will ...
Yes, although when they speak about the 12 month passport requirement it doesn't make any sense??? " They will also be required to have a passport with at least one year of validity " Sounds more like a TT Visa. But this part is ... Read More
A quick guide to Certificate of Visa Exemption (VEC), Vietnam by charmavietnam
Dear Expats! We already covered this topic many times but still some members has doubt about - how to obtain a VEC, who are eligible, what document needed, how much does it cost, how long it take to get processed, etc. I hope this short guide will ...
I told my friend about the 3 TRC, but he said he doesn't want it, ( must like his 90 day visits ), but it does work out a little more expensive. ( and he's REALLY tight ) He also aid he didn't have to pay any money for his new VEC, only ... Read More
A quick guide to Certificate of Visa Exemption (VEC), Vietnam by charmavietnam
Dear Expats! We already covered this topic many times but still some members has doubt about - how to obtain a VEC, who are eligible, what document needed, how much does it cost, how long it take to get processed, etc. I hope this short guide will ...
That Temporary Residence Certificate I mentioned is a blue rectangle stamps on your passport saying that you can reside here until what day. Read More
A quick guide to Certificate of Visa Exemption (VEC), Vietnam by charmavietnam
Dear Expats! We already covered this topic many times but still some members has doubt about - how to obtain a VEC, who are eligible, what document needed, how much does it cost, how long it take to get processed, etc. I hope this short guide will ...
The link is on Google drive so you must log in gmail/ GG account to see it. Sorry Read More
A quick guide to Certificate of Visa Exemption (VEC), Vietnam by charmavietnam
Dear Expats! We already covered this topic many times but still some members has doubt about - how to obtain a VEC, who are eligible, what document needed, how much does it cost, how long it take to get processed, etc. I hope this short guide will ...
I think it is not worded properly, or as usual something lost in translation, , how can you apply for a VEC, once in VN, if your passport has less than 5 yrs on it???? They say " They will also be required to have a passport with at least one ... Read More
A quick guide to Certificate of Visa Exemption (VEC), Vietnam by charmavietnam
Dear Expats! We already covered this topic many times but still some members has doubt about - how to obtain a VEC, who are eligible, what document needed, how much does it cost, how long it take to get processed, etc. I hope this short guide will ...
:( Its not politics. Just legal knowledge :( Read More
A quick guide to Certificate of Visa Exemption (VEC), Vietnam by charmavietnam
Dear Expats! We already covered this topic many times but still some members has doubt about - how to obtain a VEC, who are eligible, what document needed, how much does it cost, how long it take to get processed, etc. I hope this short guide will ...
Hi You are right that it is not a new regime. The reason for this is that VEC was granted since 2007 but not under a law/ legal document. It is under 2 decisions of Prime Minister (135/2007/QD-TTg and 10/2012/QĐ-TTg) which are not considered ... Read More
Moving to Vietnam.Need advice about taxes. by daria_i
Hey guys! I'm moving to Vietnam this September,and need some advice.I checked all information in this forum and internet regarding taxes in Vietnam,but found very different info. I've got 2 job proposals. One is from HCMC and another from ...
Hi You have to pay tax wherever you work, Ho Chi Minh City or Hai Phong, and the employer is obligated to withhold your tax and submit to the tax authority before paying you. I guess that Hai Phong employer wants to pay you Net salary. Means that ... Read More
12M for a Work permit!! Anybody else has experience? by Mickstan
Hi everybody...I have just been quoted 12M for a work permit...this seems quite pricey!.Has anybody experience getting a work permit;I'm an Irish citizen.Cheers!
The forms in that link are outdated. Check this documents for the latest forms: https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B4WBH_sisCNdY2REUWY0R3ZDbFU/view?usp=sharing Picture should be in size 2x3 too. I know it sound crazy but they may refuse your ... Read More
12M for a Work permit!! Anybody else has experience? by Mickstan
Hi everybody...I have just been quoted 12M for a work permit...this seems quite pricey!.Has anybody experience getting a work permit;I'm an Irish citizen.Cheers!
Ah yes, exactly, its the same with the first application plus your current TRC. Do not submit it later than the last date of your TRC to avoid the burden of a Visa application. Read More
12M for a Work permit!! Anybody else has experience? by Mickstan
Hi everybody...I have just been quoted 12M for a work permit...this seems quite pricey!.Has anybody experience getting a work permit;I'm an Irish citizen.Cheers!
If you are applying for a TRC as a spouse of a Vietnamese, then it is a must. It can be a work permit or business licence, whatever to prove that you are eligible for a TRC as an employee or investor or spouse of Vietnamese or spouse of foreigner ... Read More
12M for a Work permit!! Anybody else has experience? by Mickstan
Hi everybody...I have just been quoted 12M for a work permit...this seems quite pricey!.Has anybody experience getting a work permit;I'm an Irish citizen.Cheers!
Maybe Van knows that for sure, I couldn't find the price of a 12 month TT Visa anywhere, ( I do know a 6 month VR is $50 though ).Last time I had a price for a TRC, it was $80 for 12 months, and I think it was $120 for 3 years???? Can we go from ... Read More