Si Holder
@SiCoTic
English expat in Vietnam
Forum posts
33
About me
English
Lives in Saigon (HCMC)
Speaks France
Registration: 29 January 2015
Where to get Vietnam Visa Extention in HCMC by 726dbr
Hello, My visa expires at the end of October, I currently have a 3 month multiple entry tourist visa. I am from Canada. I would like to extend it for a minimum of 3 more months. I assume this is possible, Where do I go in HCMC to get this ...
Hi 7Steven, I see what some of the others are going on about now, I got a new DN visa back in August + there wasn't any 1 year option on the table, I'd have grabbed it without hesitation as I'm sure you did. As it is I'm ... Read More
Where to get Vietnam Visa Extention in HCMC by 726dbr
Hello, My visa expires at the end of October, I currently have a 3 month multiple entry tourist visa. I am from Canada. I would like to extend it for a minimum of 3 more months. I assume this is possible, Where do I go in HCMC to get this ...
Well, the Visa Circus is all change again from 3 months ago, apart from the fact no one really knows what's going on or how much anything is, that hasn't changed, it's still the same free-for-all, unregulated, state sponsored, open ... Read More
Any Updates on the newly passed 12 month tourist visa for US citizens by ChrisRug
My name is Chris. I've lived here with my wife and two children for almost a year now. I read all news VN, and read a few months ago that the VN govt was going to change the way tourist visa's were issued for Japan, AU and US. I then read ...
Is there any kind of TRC, or anything that negates the need for 90 day renewals, that doesn't involve being married to a local girl? I'm a devout bachelor with far too much respect for women to ever marry one, but it seems that's the ... Read More
Backdate, Pay Twice - The Latest Visa Scam by SiCoTic
Had the misfortune of having to go to Moc Bai, last week, always unpleasant but getting there + back with everything I left with, both arms, legs, those sort of things, I consider to be a victory. Getting a 3 month Business Visa that is valid for 3 ...
Unless they move Cambodia, or Vung Tau becomes an independent state, neither of which I can see happening before Christmas, at the earliest, I don't see that there's any alternative. As you rightly point out, I don't count the days until ... Read More
Teaching with a criminal record by pablokk
Hi, I'm hoping to teach in Vietnam next year after i finish my hons degree. The problem is in 1997 i got a conviction for unlawful drug possession which resulted in a 100 euro fine. This has turned up in vetting for social care work i did here ...
I've worked at some schools here, that from what I could tell, seemed to almost exclusively only hire those with criminal records, + ex cons. Admittedly, I don't know that was their policy for a fact, I'm just going on the content of the ... Read More
Backdate, Pay Twice - The Latest Visa Scam by SiCoTic
Had the misfortune of having to go to Moc Bai, last week, always unpleasant but getting there + back with everything I left with, both arms, legs, those sort of things, I consider to be a victory. Getting a 3 month Business Visa that is valid for 3 ...
You need to be thick skinned, alright, or maybe just thick? I always end up going back, hmmmmm??? Read More
Backdate, Pay Twice - The Latest Visa Scam by SiCoTic
Had the misfortune of having to go to Moc Bai, last week, always unpleasant but getting there + back with everything I left with, both arms, legs, those sort of things, I consider to be a victory. Getting a 3 month Business Visa that is valid for 3 ...
I know what you're saying, I was there the day following the date on 'the letter', so I suppose that could account for one of the days I was rinsed of. 'The Letter' is nothing more than a way of ensuring the local mob, wherever ... Read More
Backdate, Pay Twice - The Latest Visa Scam by SiCoTic
Had the misfortune of having to go to Moc Bai, last week, always unpleasant but getting there + back with everything I left with, both arms, legs, those sort of things, I consider to be a victory. Getting a 3 month Business Visa that is valid for 3 ...
There are no flies on you, Fred, I rate Moc Bai right up there with the M25, my old dentist's surgery, + the "secret" visa place on Nguyen Du. I call it that due to the signage on the front of the building, or the fact that there ... Read More
Backdate, Pay Twice - The Latest Visa Scam by SiCoTic
Had the misfortune of having to go to Moc Bai, last week, always unpleasant but getting there + back with everything I left with, both arms, legs, those sort of things, I consider to be a victory. Getting a 3 month Business Visa that is valid for 3 ...
The whole deal up, at Moc Bai, is very much in keeping with your name, I reckon, which is to say it's a pain in the arse! Read More
Backdate, Pay Twice - The Latest Visa Scam by SiCoTic
Had the misfortune of having to go to Moc Bai, last week, always unpleasant but getting there + back with everything I left with, both arms, legs, those sort of things, I consider to be a victory. Getting a 3 month Business Visa that is valid for 3 ...
I couldn't tell you, Fred, I brought a nice packed lunch with me, a corned beef sandwich, pork pie, pickled egg, + a pack of Twiglets, plus my Thermos flask of tea, some Rich Tea would have been nice but I put a brave face on it, there is a war ... Read More
Backdate, Pay Twice - The Latest Visa Scam by SiCoTic
Had the misfortune of having to go to Moc Bai, last week, always unpleasant but getting there + back with everything I left with, both arms, legs, those sort of things, I consider to be a victory. Getting a 3 month Business Visa that is valid for 3 ...
There are no flies on this guy, a few ticks, maybe? Never the less, I couldn't have put it any better myself............ Read More
Backdate, Pay Twice - The Latest Visa Scam
Had the misfortune of having to go to Moc Bai, last week, always unpleasant but getting there + back with everything I left with, both arms, legs, those sort of things, I consider to be a victory. Getting a 3 month Business Visa that is valid for 3 ... Read More
Permanent Residence - Anyone tried this? by Jvdairlie
According to the Vietnamese law (the Ministry of Public Security’s Circular No. 31/2015/TT-BCA dated July 6, 2015), a foreigner who has temporarily resided in Vietnam for at least three consecutive years and is guaranteed by his/her parent, ...
I'm with you on that, August, I'll have been here 10 years, you don't get that for manslaughter!!! The circus that the visa process is here, is a total scam + unashamed rip-off, there's no doubt about that, but it's also a ... Read More
'False' Visas Warning! They Allow it + You Get Fined! by SiCoTic
Hi, I was sent this yesterday + thought I'd better spread the word concerning this latest grubby + shameful example of what we're exposed to by the total free-for-all the unregulated + state sponsored 'Visa Circus' foreign ...
"Your style is obviously free form." I think it's free of a lot of things, at times, anyway, reason, direction, grip on reality, they've all been known to be conspicuously absent at one time or another but no one got hurt. The pen ... Read More
'False' Visas Warning! They Allow it + You Get Fined! by SiCoTic
Hi, I was sent this yesterday + thought I'd better spread the word concerning this latest grubby + shameful example of what we're exposed to by the total free-for-all the unregulated + state sponsored 'Visa Circus' foreign ...
I don't, but I have done, there are often problems with the higher level, more advanced types of course, the need for higher level, more advanced types of student to take them isn't always who ends up in the class. This being the ... Read More
'False' Visas Warning! They Allow it + You Get Fined! by SiCoTic
Hi, I was sent this yesterday + thought I'd better spread the word concerning this latest grubby + shameful example of what we're exposed to by the total free-for-all the unregulated + state sponsored 'Visa Circus' foreign ...
Aye up! I said I'd get back to you + to prove it wasn't just a threat. I got it all done without any loss of/in rag, face, plot, credibility, direction, virginity, grip, way, my favourite game, my mind, that loving feeling, weight, ... Read More
'False' Visas Warning! They Allow it + You Get Fined! by SiCoTic
Hi, I was sent this yesterday + thought I'd better spread the word concerning this latest grubby + shameful example of what we're exposed to by the total free-for-all the unregulated + state sponsored 'Visa Circus' foreign ...
Fair point, paragraphs, or the lack of them, have been mentioned to me before so I'll definitely try to remember. You're absolutely right, fair criticism, thanks for pointing it out. If there's anything specific you don't get about ... Read More
'False' Visas Warning! They Allow it + You Get Fined! by SiCoTic
Hi, I was sent this yesterday + thought I'd better spread the word concerning this latest grubby + shameful example of what we're exposed to by the total free-for-all the unregulated + state sponsored 'Visa Circus' foreign ...
Nice one Yogi, I'm off to Moc Bai tomorrow armed with a letter that I've been led to believe will result in a 3 month single entry visa, but I'll be prepared for a stretch of hard labour in the salt mines (worse case scenario) but ... Read More
'False' Visas Warning! They Allow it + You Get Fined! by SiCoTic
Hi, I was sent this yesterday + thought I'd better spread the word concerning this latest grubby + shameful example of what we're exposed to by the total free-for-all the unregulated + state sponsored 'Visa Circus' foreign ...
I'm sorry to hear that, the math thing is a weird one, do you often get this urge? I presume you're saying you don't understand, ''what I'm [sic: you're] trying to say..'' because of some failing, or flaw, in what ... Read More
'False' Visas Warning! They Allow it + You Get Fined!
Hi, I was sent this yesterday + thought I'd better spread the word concerning this latest grubby + shameful example of what we're exposed to by the total free-for-all the unregulated + state sponsored 'Visa Circus' foreign ... Read More
New laws about foreigners bank accounts by cabraman
Does anybody know how the new banking laws for foreigners operate? I,m under the impression that we can now move cash in and out of accounts overseas with no problem. Have I got that right? It,s only a very recent law change.
I wired, what I consider to be a fair chunk of change, into my OCB a/c from overseas, maybe 4, 5 years ago when the interest rates were unbelievable, literally, my Dad thought I was having him on! Prior to doing this I visited a bunch of banks to ... Read More
Two English guys arriving in HCMC- looking live/places to go out by Sammyscott
Me and my friend are arriving in Ho Chi Minh City next month and whilst looking for work as english teachers we will be living there for a while. Looking for places to play/watch live music and good places to go out. Maybe meet other travellers or ...
Aye up, thought I'd stick my oar in regarding live music + what I'd say is the lack of it, at least the sort I'd choose to listen to + share an ambient vibe with if you pardon the expression?! There are a few Filipino outfits that bang ... Read More
Non native, no uni degree English Teacher by TomStorup
Hi all, I'm moving to HCMC in December hoping to land a job as English teacher. I don't have uni degree nor I am a native English speaking however, I have the TEFL certificate and I'm bilingual in English. Anyone know how easy or ...
December, eh?? How about some Father Christmas gigs?? Similar deal to teaching, not as much emphasis on your beard but apart from that you'd hardly notice any difference. Use the time between now and then wisely, breathe........project......HO, ... Read More
Immigration Department Benevolent Society / Christmas Party
It seems to roll around so quickly I must be having fun?! Once again it's time for my quarterly subs for the Immigration Department's Benevolent Society which I've been gratefully supporting since I first came here. Seeing as though the ... Read More
Teaching English -- Good Schools by Redbeard42
Hello All, I know its been covered many times but again please. What are good schools to work for here. I am looking at applying at Wall Street English. Any Opinions ...?
SiCoTic wrote: But apart from all that they're OK, is that fair to say? Now that I know a few of their little 'shimmies' I can act accordingly, fore warned is forearmed.The interview sounds to me that as long as I'm on good form ... Read More
Teaching English -- Good Schools by Redbeard42
Hello All, I know its been covered many times but again please. What are good schools to work for here. I am looking at applying at Wall Street English. Any Opinions ...?
But apart from all that they're OK, is that fair to say? Now that I know a few of their little 'shimmies' I can act accordingly, fore warned is forearmed.The interview sounds to me that as long as I'm on good form I should meet with ... Read More
3 month extension - Anyone know the latest on this shameful farce??? by SiCoTic
Excuse my tone, I just find it frustrating that this great country, and my home for nearly 10 years, has become more ridiculous and patently corrupt, which makes this place look like some backward, banana republic,and the visa policy is exactly the ...
Yogi already tried that. They found Yogi hiding at the Saigon Zoo pretending to be an exhibit. I gave that idea up when the Orangutang got too friendly. GrrrrrrrrrNice try Yogi, shame about the Orangutang but I'm sure you were flattered by ... Read More
3 month extension - Anyone know the latest on this shameful farce??? by SiCoTic
Excuse my tone, I just find it frustrating that this great country, and my home for nearly 10 years, has become more ridiculous and patently corrupt, which makes this place look like some backward, banana republic,and the visa policy is exactly the ...
Yogi already tried that. They found Yogi hiding at the Saigon Zoo pretending to be an exhibit. I gave that idea up when the Orangutang got too friendly. GrrrrrrrrrNice try Yogi, shame about the Orangutang but I'm sure you were flattered by ... Read More
3 month extension - Anyone know the latest on this shameful farce??? by SiCoTic
Excuse my tone, I just find it frustrating that this great country, and my home for nearly 10 years, has become more ridiculous and patently corrupt, which makes this place look like some backward, banana republic,and the visa policy is exactly the ...
I'm fully aware this isn't the U.S. or the West and far from getting any sympathy I usually get people who seem to take offense that I would dare to complain about visas, or anything else in this country, which then moves on to the ... Read More
3 month extension - Anyone know the latest on this shameful farce???
Excuse my tone, I just find it frustrating that this great country, and my home for nearly 10 years, has become more ridiculous and patently corrupt, which makes this place look like some backward, banana republic,and the visa policy is exactly the ... Read More
visa-extension - Where to get in HCMC & How much it cost? by sailingholidays
Hello @All, I have a business-visa B 3 & need a extension for 90 days multible entry. Can anybody please give me information where to get in HCMC & how much it cost? Thank you very much.
Hi, I'm after a 3 month extension B3 single, I've seen that the 'government sponsored exploitation of foreigners scam' has peaked at a record high of $225 for that famous little $10 bad boy, can anyone tell me what's my best ... Read More