Wald0
Finnish expat in Vietnam
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Lives in Hanoi
Registration: 08 March 2015
Custom delay for over a month by Ccammeo
Has anyone experienced this before? I have a clock shipped from the Us (using DHL) and it has arrived at Vietnam on 30rd Jan. However it is March 19th now and I have not been contacted for VAT and get no update about the package.Is this weird?
Im my opinion if you want to order anything to vietnam don’t use normal post to do it, instead find shipping services that offer that you ship item locally ( like in US. ) and then they will handle shipping from there to Vietnam. also think ... Read More
15 day visa stamp extension and vec.. by Wald0
So, smart idea was make new passport in Finland while I was there and save money as embassy in Hanoi takes hefty fee for it and then enter vietnam with 15 day stamp and apply new VEC, well I went imigration and they said if they put new VEC I still ...
In finland you don’t have give them old passport, but unless you specify good reason and book personal visit to police to explain why you want to keep 2 that old one is automatically cancelled Read More
15 day visa stamp extension and vec.. by Wald0
So, smart idea was make new passport in Finland while I was there and save money as embassy in Hanoi takes hefty fee for it and then enter vietnam with 15 day stamp and apply new VEC, well I went imigration and they said if they put new VEC I still ...
@Aidan in HCMC well fly out is so much more convenient while in Hanoi plus got friends in bkk so all better 😅 Read More
15 day visa stamp extension and vec.. by Wald0
So, smart idea was make new passport in Finland while I was there and save money as embassy in Hanoi takes hefty fee for it and then enter vietnam with 15 day stamp and apply new VEC, well I went imigration and they said if they put new VEC I still ...
@Aidan in HCMC yes, got new passport and old one got cancelled, but today was luckyday, they did take both applications, AN5 and VEC application and said no need to fly or pay any overstay fees. althought… I was tempted to do so but wife was ... Read More
15 day visa stamp extension and vec..
So, smart idea was make new passport in Finland while I was there and save money as embassy in Hanoi takes hefty fee for it and then enter vietnam with 15 day stamp and apply new VEC, well I went imigration and they said if they put new VEC I still ... Read More
exempt from workpermit
I just run into this ” A foreign national married to a Vietnamese citizen is now exempt from a work permit. Therefore, the immediate sponsor for visa/temporary resident cards for the foreign national could be changed from the Vietnam ... 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 ...
One thing.. NO THEY DID NOT! They did cancel all visa letters, but embassies still still grand visas. Read More
Importing my used car to Vietnam by reza.ghnvt
Does anyone know of specific cost of bringing my own car to Vietnam from the UK? I am aware of the requirements and condition and i do meet all the conditions! just wondering if anyone has done it? and has a clear idea of the cost and how ...
Yes, buy cheap car here... ou wait... 😆 just buy car forget about the cheap part 😁😁 Read More
Nylon Webbing & fittings by AndyHCMC
Hi, I'm trying to make a custom harness for a wheel chair, i'm looking for 2" (50mm) wide webbing and adjusting buckles and fixings if anyone knows where I can buy. Thanks in advance. Andrew
I am using freight forwarding company, I use Taobao (.com) to find items and then send links with Email and they will order them. pm me and I will send you their email and you can ask them. Cost is around 2$ per kg but no need to worry what will ... Read More
Nylon Webbing & fittings by AndyHCMC
Hi, I'm trying to make a custom harness for a wheel chair, i'm looking for 2" (50mm) wide webbing and adjusting buckles and fixings if anyone knows where I can buy. Thanks in advance. Andrew
Maybe I also should use hazmat suit to open it? *facepalm Read More
Nylon Webbing & fittings by AndyHCMC
Hi, I'm trying to make a custom harness for a wheel chair, i'm looking for 2" (50mm) wide webbing and adjusting buckles and fixings if anyone knows where I can buy. Thanks in advance. Andrew
In Hanoi I know where you get that nylon , but fittings not sure. i normally order from China, waiting shipment now but I did not order much 50mm or fittings. Read More
Visa/Visa Exemption Certificate - need a border run? by SteinNebraska
This was a moot point right up until today as I was going back to the US tomorrow but my company just asked that I delay my trip home until this Corona thing settles down as I'd likely spend the bulk of my visit on self-imposed quarantine at ...
This is easy, just look your passport and last stamp, what date is there? Don’t matter if you have vec in passport what matter is the stamp from Immigration. When do you need to go out of the country? Read More
Customs delays ? by GuestPoster288
Anyone experiencing longer than usual delays getting items cleared through the customs sheds ? I have imported some motorcycle parts from the USA and they have been stuck in customs for 10 days, double the time it usually takes.
Hope not secondhand parts ;) I normally use freighforwarding company as they clear it customs and I only pay about 10$ per kg Read More
Coronavirus - forced fever check by condo admin by Jurassic
Hello, all, Sorry to make my first post an unpleasant one. I received this email today from the apartment property management company (HCMC D2) and I am shocked and more than a little worried about potential for Kafkaesque insanity. Has anyone ...
This would motivate me to start running... then let them check tempeture 😆 Read More
receiving packages from America...anyone else experiencing this? by lord enki
I have been living in VN for going on 5 years now. when I first arrived here and ordered something from America FedEx would just knock on my apartment door with the package and I would pay the tax and that would be it...no problems. since then it ...
this is the reason I'm happy to pay 10usd/kg to freight forwarding company and save me from this shit ;) Read More
FILIPINA OR VIETNAMESE NANNY
Can any Vietnamese company be really trusted? That said.. no.. I have no clue. Usually it seems they tend to be freelancers. And if you have vietnamese friends you could ask them If they know somebody. Read More
How to check motorbike brake pads and disk wear by sanooku
Does anyone know how to check motorbike pad and disc wear? I have a Yamaha Nouvo. Had a look at the front wheel but I can't seem to see the pads at all. Perhaps it’s well covered up for good reason (keep water, grime, dust away from pads ...
So you should see them little bit.. brake pads that is, for disc you would need calipers and service manual to know what is the service limit unless it is stamped in the disc. Rear drum you will see mostly from adjustments when they are running ... Read More
mailing package to Viet Nam by annmac331
My daughter is currently teaching in Hai Phong. I sent her a rather large package from the states via USPS. I was told it would arrive in approx. 5 days, but it's been 10 days and today I got a text which read "Held in customs HANOI EMS ...
It probably had something value and now taxes are needed to be paid, she needs to go there or call them. And about that laptop charger... get one in Vietnam. No way I would have it shipped 😆 customs fees would make it crazy alone ;) Read More
Some questions about driving in Vietnam... by amada1280
Just some Qs for any locals to help me get my head around driving a motorbike here... I've noticed many people on bikes here don't wear helmets, and do run red lights. What are the rules on this, and why are so many allowed to ignore ...
Ou and helmets are also mandatory Read More
Some questions about driving in Vietnam... by amada1280
Just some Qs for any locals to help me get my head around driving a motorbike here... I've noticed many people on bikes here don't wear helmets, and do run red lights. What are the rules on this, and why are so many allowed to ignore ...
No, you would still considered as a moron if you run redlight... rules are basically same that any western country. Just some have old mentallity that if car and motorcycle crash it is car fault always. And they are counting that people avoid them ... Read More
Certificate of Visa Exemption subject to 90 day stay limit? by microsofttin
Hi all, I am in District 1 in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. My plane is set to depart in 4 days! (9/13) It will be EXACTLY 90 days from the time I entered Vietnam. Due to various reasons, I need to extend my VISA legally but do not wish to leave ...
All VEC should be 180days use to be 90 days. But It would help if you look passport stamp, as that is what matters. Read More
Used Car Purchase by SteinNebraska
I have been searching the internet and can't find the answer. On new cars the taxes and fees can add up to 15% to the cost of a new car. When I search xe.chotot I see used cars - 16 and 17 model years priced basically the same as new 19 model ...
Also Vietnamese ask crazy prices for secondhand items... especially for cars.. Read More
Importing Car to Vietnam by alishan4849
I am planning to move to Vietnam in coming November 2018 and establishing my Business in HCMC. Currently I am living in Dubai, and planning to take my car long with me for my personal use. Does anyone have an idea how much is a Custom and Import ...
Sure you can Import car if it meets the requirements, but this all comes with cost and that cost is big taxes that are close to 100% or even more depending what car. Although car prices are high in Vietnam it is stil cheaper usually if not everytime ... Read More
Motorbike License/Insurance in VN for 2mo stints? by surfsportz
I've read that I can use my USA drivers license to get a VN drivers license of the same kind (i.e. I do NOT have a motorcycle permit on my USA licence, so I wouldn't have a VN motorbike license?) ... also I've read that I can't even ...
They use to give you motorcycle license if you only had a car license, but that stopped few years back. Read More
When you buy something new, will there be a warranty? by KruChris
Just got a Vietnamese friend to buy a power supply for my Thinkpad. An hour later, it [i]failed.[/i] Seems that "cheap" can be very expensive! Q: The EU mandates a certain warranty. Yeah,I know - but a month? Do people get that? Or need ...
You can always go same shop to complain Read More
Found a nice 250 cc bike... by KruChris
https://ibb.co/177zCdM https://vietnam.craigslist.org/mcy/d/kawasaki-estrella-250cc-manual-5-speed/6865950294.html?lang=en&cc=us Alas, it has "fake papers". Since my "HONDA" was made by DAELIM, will I alreaddy own a bike ...
If you get to accident police will take it away. Fake papers can’t be made in name, unless you make new fake papers and you can buy insurance, sellers really don’t care... but will insurance pay anything is another matter Read More
i am opening a new three wheel bike businesses in vn by nickuscdds1
i am an expat from usa and love to live in vn. i am opening a three wheel bike business in saigon. since vn has alot of accidents, i think we need three wheeled bike to prevent falling off bike and hit the head. what u think, please give me some ...
Well tipping yes, falling in corner mutch more easier, plus these modified 3 wheeler scooters are illegal. And if some miracle you find one that is not, you need A3 license to operate them legally ;) Read More
surfboard/ paddle board by Mike Barrett
Hi, I am looking to purchase either a Malibu surfboard or paddle board.
But that shop is not in VT Read More
surfboard/ paddle board by Mike Barrett
Hi, I am looking to purchase either a Malibu surfboard or paddle board.
There is some basic surfboards in Decathlon. Read More
Am disgusted about a pharmacy by KruChris
The "nanny knows best" attitude of meddling Vietnamese is hard to bear. Hell, sell me that small bottle of [b]OXI GIA[/b] and let an old man be. Nope. They i. wouldn't sell antibiotics and ii. disapporoved of me putting H2 O2, ...
Actually in they are moving away now from peroxide as it does also destroy healthy tissue too, but pharmacy did not sell you antibiotics??? I feel that is their go to products to any disease.. :/ Read More
Was hit by a small truck, reversing without looking by KruChris
I was sitting at a 90 degree angle some 4 feet behind the truck. When he began driving back, I [i][b]honked and yelled.[/b][/i] He had the window down and would have seen me if he had glanced into the mirror or turned his head. Need I add that he ...
He fled the scene? And yes. You can go to police to make report. Read More
Hona CB750 swing arm by E52
Searching for a Honda CB750 swing arm. ...thanks!
Your best option is ebay, but with some vn shipping connections as you can’t order secondhand motorcycle parts are banned so custom would take it and destroy it. Read More
Drive a car in HCMC by Chutima Chu
I will move to work in HCMC soon. It’s possible for me to buy a car and get driving license here?
I would say try to look home close to work if possible. That said, driving here is not that difficult. It is slower than going with motorcycle but at least you have aircon, also finding parking is not always that easy. If you get TRC you can ... Read More
Drive a car in HCMC by Chutima Chu
I will move to work in HCMC soon. It’s possible for me to buy a car and get driving license here?
Thais don’t need to convert license as it is ASEAN License and valid in Vietnam without converting or IDP. Read More
Bought a scooter - now what? (Tax, insurance, government inspections) by KruChris
Pardon my ignorance, I haven't owned a vehicle in Vietnam before. Back home, I have to buy insurance and pay road tax annually and the government requires a technbical inspection every 2 years. Want to be legal from day 1. (Ask me, why - it ...
Here motorcycles don’t have any inspections. Look the words ”bao hiem” for basic insurance. Can get from some gas stations too. Read More
Thyroid Medicine T3 Cytomel Available in HCMC? by Going2Cali
Hello All, I have Hashimoto's Thyroid Disease. The treatment is T3 and T4. I am prescribed T3, Cytomel and T4 Synthroid by my doctor in USA. I am currently living in Chiang Mai, Thailand. Thailand doesn't sell T3 because they view it ...
I have seen T3 in Hanoi, but it was not in pharmacy.. they sold it to gym people. Read More
Using A Buying Agent For Amazon, Etc by OceanBeach92107
I saw a little bit of chatter on this subject on the HCMC board. Anyone have experience using a buying agent such as FadoDOTcom (Fado) to complete purchases from Amazon and handle all import duty fees plus shipping? I'm probably going to need ...
I use one company, but I buy them myself and then ship it to us address and they ship it to hanoi. And pay per kg. Read More
I wanna teach wife and baby to swim.
I would start with shallow pool until they are neck deep but can get up if they fell. Read More
What motorbike/scooter to buy by durow3
hi all, im a new expat to vietnam and while i have ridden various bikes before i admit i know nothing about them. so, can you recommend me some good bikes to buy that are around $1000 and less (less always prefered if the quality is still good) ...
Who can you trust?? In Vietnam??? Nobody!!! 😆😆 Read More
Overcharging - I have had it! by KruChris
Yesterday, on a red and yellow bus, the conductor was adamant to [i]overcharge[/i] me. That 2 km inner city trip cost [b]14,000 d[/b] instead of 7,000 d. At a CAM DO bread restaurant, I was overcharged, too. After having been there 50+ times, I was ...
Hey you’re rich white people you can afford it ;) I always think I’m been ribbed off.. usually i try to find price in advance.. then ask the price.. and if they are not same or close then I take my business elsewhere 😆😂 Read More
Customs Duty Pers. Household - Pandora Box = Car by MartinK-HN
Hi, I am actually surfing around to get a clear picture what could all happen customs duty wise if I ship a container with my personal belongings to Hanoi. Container content would be: Books, books, books - the inherited library from my dad Wood ...
2.500-3000 books...? Thats a bookstore 😆 Read More
Teaching English with no degree by BT1989
I wanted to spend some time next year travelling around Asia, and staying in Vietnam for a while as well, I was there earlier this year and loved all of it. How feasible is it these days to land a job teaching English at language centres or private ...
I have always understood this volunteering , but not real fan of this pay us and we let you volunteer.. 😆 Read More
Teaching English with no degree by BT1989
I wanted to spend some time next year travelling around Asia, and staying in Vietnam for a while as well, I was there earlier this year and loved all of it. How feasible is it these days to land a job teaching English at language centres or private ...
I guess you can volunteer in any school if you choose to do so. Read More
New passport, VEC in old can enter in boarder
So made new passport, but not enough time to remake VEC where I am now. Is it possible to show VEC in old passport at the airport or would it be trouble? Read More
experiences with gods from China to Vietnam? by van88
hi had you tried to order small consumer electronic (just like arduino, solar, circuit boards...max 10-100usd) or big machine (CNC) from e.g aliexpress.com to Vietnam? were there any issues? extra tax/fees?, hope you can give me some ...
Some of my friends have, and no tax was paid.. but i would not trust that, I use taobao.com, just ask my friend to order. No taxes and only pay shipping.. Read More
Can i ship my car to HMC just for personal use by Lenniexlondon
Hi Girls and Guys Can i ship my car to HMC just for personal use ? dose anyone know the rules on this with there car tax ?
“Paranoid” In deed you are :lol: Read More
Can company cancel your work visa? by Guestposter5465
I moved here recently with a company's work visa. The company turned out to be a terrible fit, very corporate, very controlling. I found a better deal. Now the first company is threatening to take away my visa because I left. The passport says I ...
Sure, let say you are vietnamese and apply visa to US, embassy would inform you that your visa has been canceled while you are still in Vietnam and not yet left to US, but this case OP is already in Vietnam, and there are no Vietnamese embassy ... Read More
Work permit required with PRC or TRC? by Rikka
Hi, I'd like to know - as I already have a 'XNC' Visa exemption from marriage (and have kids here) thus I could probably get a TRC or PRC - why would I need to apply for a business visa and get a work permit and then a TRC? I guess the ...
Simply no, TRC or PRC will not give you right to work.. if you get citizenship then that does ;) Read More
Importing motorcycle from Cambodia? by Positron99
Hi everyone, I've searched the forum and around the internet, but I'm finding lots of conflicting answers. Some people say "Older than 5 years prohibited", some say "Import tax is expensive", some say "Not worth ...
And actually it don’t matter if you paid import taxes to cambodia, you still have to pay them to Vietnam. Another thing is could you reclaim them back from Cambodia?? Read More
Upgrading to 4G Cellular Data Service with existing phone number
LTE is 4G.. and well. It is fast when it works ;) Read More
Western Hired Driver?
I would rather drive myself... that way driving would not take all day ;) Read More
Average salary for English teacher with no degree by Froyo3652
Hi all, I've got my first interview at an English center in Ho Chi Minh City later this week and I have no idea what is a fair number to start at when negotiating salary. I have essentially zero experience, and no degree, but I have a TEFL ...
I guess that also depends where you stay.. smaller cities I hear pay less, maybe HCMC will also pay less than Hanoi, but not sure.. around 17-24$ Read More
Registering Motorbike Under Own Name for Foreigners by Hue1964
I would like to know if it is possible to register a used bike under my own name. How to do it & how much of a hassle it is. I bought my 1st bike(used) under a vietnamese name. But now there's a problem selling it because the original name on the ...
I’m actually building one right now 😂😂😂 Read More
Registering Motorbike Under Own Name for Foreigners by Hue1964
I would like to know if it is possible to register a used bike under my own name. How to do it & how much of a hassle it is. I bought my 1st bike(used) under a vietnamese name. But now there's a problem selling it because the original name on the ...
Yes Thailand is tricky and with those new rules in place that you can’t exit province where you entered Thailand. , but for some reason small bikes can exit more freely.. even cars more easy than big bikes. Read More
Registering Motorbike Under Own Name for Foreigners by Hue1964
I would like to know if it is possible to register a used bike under my own name. How to do it & how much of a hassle it is. I bought my 1st bike(used) under a vietnamese name. But now there's a problem selling it because the original name on the ...
That border crossing is tricky.. as in reality you would need tour company make a tour.. caravan papers is what you would need, but if you try you might find some flexible borderguar and more likely you find one in south than in north border ;) Read More
Best areas to live in Hanoi by laquisha88
Hello, Can someone please give me some feed back on the best areas to live at in Hanoi and why? Thank You!
So even if on map roayl city look to be close to Dinh Cong area roads to there are really congested :/ like truong chinh and giai phong at rush hours.. truong chinh even normal hours before they can make that small strech wider. But hard to say ... Read More
A website to order things like vitamins, nutritional drinks? by omnitraveller18
I'm only used to how things are in the West (a la amazon.com hehe) But how about in Viet Nam? Which website, small or big, that we can order things like vitamins or dietary/nutritional drinks such as Ensure, that we can use in Viet Nam? I ...
vagabondone, do you pay custom fees too? I guess I get ripped off as I pay 12$/kg 🙈 Read More
House Rental Contract by Tipp
I've been here three years now ..Really enjoying the experience .. I rent a nice home in Quang Nam Province .. I've just been told by my landlord that under no circumstances can anyone stay in my house over night ...I've never heard of ...
Not all people have their water and electric included in rent.. Read More
Shipping a car from U.S. to Vietnam by Blang44
Hello all, I would love to hear about anyone experiences in shipping an automobile to Vietnam. I purchased a vehicle in the U.S. in January before moving to Vung Tau with the intention of shipping it over here 6 months later. I didn't realize it ...
Only diplomats and lawyers can get cars tax free.. don’t think us citizens have that right, thibk viet kius also lost that already. Read More
Shipping a car from U.S. to Vietnam by Blang44
Hello all, I would love to hear about anyone experiences in shipping an automobile to Vietnam. I purchased a vehicle in the U.S. in January before moving to Vung Tau with the intention of shipping it over here 6 months later. I didn't realize it ...
Yes, you need to have resident permit to register it to your name. You should not need workpermit. But you have to pay all taxes and that its not cheap. Read More
A website to order things like vitamins, nutritional drinks? by omnitraveller18
I'm only used to how things are in the West (a la amazon.com hehe) But how about in Viet Nam? Which website, small or big, that we can order things like vitamins or dietary/nutritional drinks such as Ensure, that we can use in Viet Nam? I ...
Lazada, and ensure you can find most supermarkets. Read More
Best areas to live in Hanoi by laquisha88
Hello, Can someone please give me some feed back on the best areas to live at in Hanoi and why? Thank You!
Hanoi don’t have districts like Saigon, roayl city is nice but it is just tall buildings and shopping mall, and sure it is further from Tay Ho l, time city, well lot closer to Tay Ho. Just look google maps. Hoan Kiem lake is the center. Read More
Best areas to live in Hanoi by laquisha88
Hello, Can someone please give me some feed back on the best areas to live at in Hanoi and why? Thank You!
Well if you expect luxury in Hanoi ;) sure you can have some but not cheap. Tay ho area if you need other western people company. The thing is even tay ho is not what inwould call luxury ;) I would say try to live close where you work. Unless you ... Read More
Best areas to live in Hanoi by laquisha88
Hello, Can someone please give me some feed back on the best areas to live at in Hanoi and why? Thank You!
Think maybe you should skip Hanoi ;) Read More
Ducati by E52
Hi everyone, Looking for a Ducati 996/999 liquid cooled , older preferred 2000/2 Also interested in Ducati Monster 2010/15_600/1000 thanks in advance for any input. stay safe cheers!
I have a friend who can help you to find the bike for younin Hanoi. Will give his number to you and you can write to him. Read More
Rent garage for caravan by Mirka1971
Hallo dear travellers i would like to find someone who would like to rent garage or space for my caravan for 6-9 months.If someone have any information about that i will by very happy . Best regards all of you Mirka
You drove caravan to Vietnam??? Read More
Buying a new scooter in Hanoi. by Playstyle
I'm planning on staying for awhile and just moved to Hanoi on a year long tourist visa. I want to buy a new Honda PCX or Kymco scooter as a foreigner, what are my options? I have a Vietnamese friend that I can register it in their name but I ...
Just het paper what say you are allowed to use that bike, that law is really stupid.... plus nobody cares ;) Read More
my employer, moto accident, didn't pay govt health insurance by MasterofDisaster
I've had to spend about 20 million after a motorcycle accident. I had a two year contract and work permit etc. He failed to pay any kind of insurance for me, let alone the government one required by law. I have a translated and notarised ...
Well licenses rules have not changed as far as I know... only thing they do accept are IDPs while getting yours translated and notarized is good it is same as no license at all. You need to get one transferred to Vietnamese license. Read More
Importing a motorcycle into Vietnam from the US or Canada by scramblin8man
Has anyone done this. I am interested in the whole process - shipping companies, import duties, Documentation required to license the bike in Vietnam, paper work required?
Secondhand z1000 goes about 220.000.000+ Z800 you can find 180.000.000, Im thinking getting myself 250cc motocross from China, think I need to spend 1700usd plus shipping around 10.000.000, but it will never be legal ;) Read More
Spiders by Missjodi
Am moving to DaNang Dec or Jan. Doing my research,getting prepared and such. I'd like a real answer on what to expect regarding the spider thing vietnam. Not much of a backpacker will do most of my living in western style apts in the larger ...
Living in Hanoi 5 years.. only once i did see ”big” spider in my garage.. and I take snakes any day over spiders 😂 Read More
Servicing motorbike by sanooku
Recently bought a second hand Honda Wave. It runs well, but I've no idea when it was serviced last. Is it best to have it serviced? e.g. Oil change, spark plug change, chain tightened, change air filter?. A post on here said we can work out if ...
Sparkplugs last long, airfilter, I would change it maybe once a year. Read More
Servicing motorbike by sanooku
Recently bought a second hand Honda Wave. It runs well, but I've no idea when it was serviced last. Is it best to have it serviced? e.g. Oil change, spark plug change, chain tightened, change air filter?. A post on here said we can work out if ...
I have a big bike and small. Modern oils are really good. Honda wave is 4000km as it is vespa lx also, but if you want to change oil i would wait until 3000km.. but! If you use really cheap oil and what is not recommended then yes.. change earlier. Read More
Servicing motorbike by sanooku
Recently bought a second hand Honda Wave. It runs well, but I've no idea when it was serviced last. Is it best to have it serviced? e.g. Oil change, spark plug change, chain tightened, change air filter?. A post on here said we can work out if ...
1000-2000km?? You can.. but just wasting money. And looking color? Forget it. For my bike I change every 5-6000km and car every 10.000km but this also depens if you are using mineral oil or fully synthetic oils. Read More
Registering Motorbike Under Own Name for Foreigners by Hue1964
I would like to know if it is possible to register a used bike under my own name. How to do it & how much of a hassle it is. I bought my 1st bike(used) under a vietnamese name. But now there's a problem selling it because the original name on the ...
Unless you are lawyer or diplomat.. then still no tax.. well you get tax back. Rest of us mortals we have to pay tax 😂 Read More
New car market in Vietnam by GuestPoster0147
Hello everyone I am researching the internet about new cars in Vietnam. I am wondering about the high car prices. The cars here are more expensive than in rich countries. :huh: I read that some cars are produced in Vietnam. Maybe these cars are ...
You better get pickup truck, but their prices are rising as government want to increase their taxes. Read More
Vietnam custom hold my parcel !! by MarcusKS
Hi All, I can't find any better solutions to settle this matter. Hope can get some advise from here to deal with Vietnam custom. My wife ( Vietnamese ) wish to sell a beauty products which origin from my country Malaysia. However, I use EMS ...
Nothing you can do that pay.. or ask wife go to custom and try give coffee money. Read More
Nha Trang Hotels jack prices for dec 31st?
Think normal. Well hotels.. not sure about trains Read More
Where to buy a big motorbike? by autologisch
Who knows a good place in Nha Trang or Saigon to buy a big motorbike (Naked bike about 500 ccm or more)?
Near Nguyen thi minh khai is H2 studio (decal) next to it has some big bike shop.a sorry.. this road is in Saigon. :) Read More
Bringing a bicycle into saigon via airplane
Nothing to declare.. always..... go some bicycle shop and ask them those boxes and pack it. Read More
Hotels and valid Vietnamese driving license?
UPDATE: my 4 star hotel in Saigon did ask my passport and I just gave my driving license and no questions was asked. Read More
Flying domestic destination with without Passport by Contem talk
Hello folks. I would like to know if anybody has any experience or advice flying domestically in Vietnam with TRC and without passports. I need to fly to Hanoi on next few days from HCM and my passport is currently in the government office to ...
Flying Vietjet and did present them my VN driving licence. No question asked. Read More
is sb of you from Germany n living now in VN?
Not really, that healthcare issue does not affect Germans more or less than other expats. Workplace can offer it (maybe) or you need to buy health insurance... or pay every out of your own pocket every time you get sick and need to see doctor. Read More
Hotels and valid Vietnamese driving license?
Normally when you check in to hotel you give your passport to them to copy, I wonder can I substitute that with valid driving license? Read More
Flying domestic destination with without Passport by Contem talk
Hello folks. I would like to know if anybody has any experience or advice flying domestically in Vietnam with TRC and without passports. I need to fly to Hanoi on next few days from HCM and my passport is currently in the government office to ...
I wonder then could I use my driving license to fly? It does work in hotels. Read More
Where can I buy Honda XR150 HCMC by TigerPlease
Only looked on Honda site and couldn't see them available... Any ideas? Thanks
Hmm, this is little odd.. even if it is over 150cc there should not be any problems to register it with your GF name. Read More
buy a car in vietnam by quebec66
I'm wondering if, as a canadian working here, I can buy a car. Considering the high prices of cars in Vietnam, is there any advantage to buy it in Cambodia and cross the border after ? thanks michel
Hard to park? More likely hard to find parking place ;) I drive Ford Ranger and don't have problems parking it but to find one ;) as sometimes you find place and police will not like it and wants to take your car :lol: Expensive? If you ... Read More
Importing for motor bike for personal use
I agree.. but it can be done. Old one has more conditions what one has to fullfill.. Read More
Expat second hand furniture in Hanoi by Hornsgatan51
Hi I just moved to Hanoi today from Sweden and into a 2 bedroom apartment in The Pride building.. but I need some western style furniture urgently. Help! Where is the forum for that?
Secondhand might be difficult.. especially westernstyle.. sofas you can find.. them of course you have JYSK... Read More
Shopping/Shipping from US by operator2020
I've just moved to Saigon/Ho Chi Minh city a few weeks ago for work. Originally from US then Germany and then Vietnam now. I used to do all my shopping for my needs online when I was in Germany. A company called Planet Express ...
Not true.. can be over 100% too ;) plus items can be in the list of not allowed in.. About mac, go to official shops like FPT shop,or fly bangkok and buy from there. I hear malaysia has cheap apple products :/ Read More
Shopping/Shipping from US by operator2020
I've just moved to Saigon/Ho Chi Minh city a few weeks ago for work. Originally from US then Germany and then Vietnam now. I used to do all my shopping for my needs online when I was in Germany. A company called Planet Express ...
I use shipping service too, but it is not cheap! 12$/kg but no other fees and I don’t need to care if items are alloved to be imported. Like secondhand motorcycle parts. Read More
Ignorant "pro" m/c taxi drivers by hs0zfe
Hi All last night, I used several motorcycle taxis. All i. refused to give me the second helmet they carry. ii. some opted to drive with their lights off. iii. [b]All[/b] stressed the semi-automatic clutch by avoiding gear changes. And they believe ...
Reason why I don’t want no vietnamese drive my car as it is not automatic, my father in law goes at least one clutch per year. Same can be said driver at the school... also what is this when they leave traffic lights?!? I feel like most ... Read More
Salaries in vietnam by Andrefk
Any ideas what is the salary range (all inclusive) for senior project managers in Vietnam
Is it just me? But I would do it.. where can I sign up? :cool: Read More
The Ins and Outs of NN License Plates by Wild_1
Hi gangs, I am thinking about getting a new motorbike and, perhaps, bring my car here. One of my local friends suggested that I ought to obtain the NN license plates for my future vehicles because, according to him, the local traffic cops will ...
My car is in the company name and no logos or name. ;) Read More
Cheddar Cheese and Doritos? by cruisemonkey
I'm a Canadian currently in China and considering a retirement move to Vung Tau. Just wondering about the availability of: - cheddar cheese - Doritos (my favourite junk food snack). I like to cook (and bake). Where I live in China, getting many ...
Can’t say about Vung Tau but in Hanoi L’s place have them. Read More
We can't driving a car without Vietnam driver license??? Is that true by Stoney
I heard from people, in Vietnam, even you have a international driving license, you still can not drive a car.....is that true? What about motor bike, what about the tourist?
Also do remember that there are two IDPs 1949 and 1968 and only 1968 is valid Many countries like Australia, UK, USA and Canada etc. are not signatories to the 1968 Convention but abide by the 1949 Geneva Convention. Therefore, citizens of those ... Read More