raymerjacque
South African expat in Vietnam
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South African
Lives in Da Nang, ?à Nang
Registration: 22 May 2015
Cost of living in Vietnam in 2024 by Cheryl
Hello everyone, As every year, we invite you to share your experience regarding the cost of living in Vietnam, and if possible, in the specific region or city where you live. This will help members who are planning to relocate in Vietnam. Here ...
Prices have gone up quite a bit. In Da nang I would say around 20,000,000 vnd a month is livable per person. And that excludes extras... Nothing under 1200usd is recommended. I don't drink or smoke and I barely ever go out and I spend around ... Read More
High speed internet in Da Nang? by KLSKS
Hello everybody, TL;DR where may I sign up for a 200+ Mbps fiber internet in Da Nang? Is 4G with 20+/20+ Mbps possible in Da Nang? Any suggested providers / carriers? Thanks. I am considering to move from TH to VN and have the foremost question ...
Correct, the speeds in Vietnam are great, especially for local content and youtube, facebook, google etc etc ( all cached locally )... Things change when you browse international websites or do live streaming like teaching online, this is when ... Read More
Can't deposit cash into my account? by treesahquiche
I was told by Vietcombank that I couldn't deposit cash into my account because I'm a foreigner, and I could only do account-to-account transfers. Apparently only my employer is allowed to deposit money into my account. I'm not really clear on the ...
There is a really easy and simple solution. Follow these steps and you should be able to deposit money without a work permit or residence card and still be able to buy online as well. 1. Open a Timo Account ( timo is now in all major Vietnam ... Read More
health insurance by VanRoss
HI Folks: a boring topic perhaps. It's been done before - maybe many times - but still not to my satisfaction. OK, Here goes: Question: Who here has a positive experience using private health insurance to pay for something? This question was ...
Forget boaviet. I went to their offices and asked many questions. There is a MASSIVE list of things they dont cover the first year. Basically they only cover accidents in the first year of their hospital plan, ypu need to read the fine print . I ... Read More
Why don't Vietnamese understand Vietnamese spoken by a foreigner? by I do believe
Having lived in Vietnam for 6 years and studied Vietnamese at the University of Social Sciences and Humanities it never ceases to amaze me that if I speak and pronounce a Vietnamese phrase perfectly to most Vietnamese, they don't understand me. ...
How do you do that. If they dont speak English and cant undertand you are speaking Vietnamese, how can you explain this.With great difficulty :) Read More
Is it real to find an IT job in Danang? (IT support, sysadmin role) by Elena_Danang
Hello, dear expats! I'm currently living in Vietnam, Danang city with my husband. Originally we are from Kazakhstan, from beautiful mountain city Almaty. We are planning to stay in Vietnam at least one year or more. We already living here for ...
forget it, youll get a **** salary of 4 or 5 million a month, if you are lucky... Read More
Expat presence in Quy Nhon by QuidProQuo
How’s the expat population in this city? Anyone here currently beating out in this neck of the woods?
How is the English Teaching job market in Quy Nhon? is it easy to pick up around 15 teaching hours a week ? I am qualified and have 5 years teaching experience. I currently work at one of the Top centers in Da Nang.... I'm considering passing ... Read More
Why don't Vietnamese understand Vietnamese spoken by a foreigner? by I do believe
Having lived in Vietnam for 6 years and studied Vietnamese at the University of Social Sciences and Humanities it never ceases to amaze me that if I speak and pronounce a Vietnamese phrase perfectly to most Vietnamese, they don't understand me. ...
you must tell them you are speaking Vietnamese and not English. When you speak Vietnamese they still assume you are speaking English and therefore trying to translate their own language into their own language and then they just get confused... Read More
Expat communities in Da Nang by daveycrockett9000
Are there any certain areas, communities, or condo buildings where mainly foriengers with Vietnamese wives/families live? (Long term living)
The village, the coffee shops at the beach, sky bar, Minsk, Gozar, xichlo, dawn bar ( and ofcourse all the restaurants in the area) .... These are common locations you'll see expats at. Specially the dawn, the village and Minsk.... Read More
Can't deposit cash into my account? by treesahquiche
I was told by Vietcombank that I couldn't deposit cash into my account because I'm a foreigner, and I could only do account-to-account transfers. Apparently only my employer is allowed to deposit money into my account. I'm not really clear on the ...
China is the same, I think most of Asia is the same... They do not make it easy to manage money for foreigners... Read More
Can't deposit cash into my account? by treesahquiche
I was told by Vietcombank that I couldn't deposit cash into my account because I'm a foreigner, and I could only do account-to-account transfers. Apparently only my employer is allowed to deposit money into my account. I'm not really clear on the ...
well, it was 2 years ago. So maybe its changed since then or maybe thats why they requested my passport. i dont really remember. All i know is i was told by paypal that i needed to open a vietnam paypal, which i did. Then i got stuck linking my bank ... Read More
Can't deposit cash into my account? by treesahquiche
I was told by Vietcombank that I couldn't deposit cash into my account because I'm a foreigner, and I could only do account-to-account transfers. Apparently only my employer is allowed to deposit money into my account. I'm not really clear on the ...
no, not a business account. just a normal account. After i created the account i verified it, once that was done, i added my BIDV bank card, and then i added my BIDV bank account. ( your paypal account name MUST be the same as your name is listed ... Read More
Can't deposit cash into my account? by treesahquiche
I was told by Vietcombank that I couldn't deposit cash into my account because I'm a foreigner, and I could only do account-to-account transfers. Apparently only my employer is allowed to deposit money into my account. I'm not really clear on the ...
You cannot deposit from a bank to paypal in vietnam.... You can withdraw from paypal to bank. Read More
Can't deposit cash into my account? by treesahquiche
I was told by Vietcombank that I couldn't deposit cash into my account because I'm a foreigner, and I could only do account-to-account transfers. Apparently only my employer is allowed to deposit money into my account. I'm not really clear on the ...
I have an external paypal setup in usd. Then i have a second paypal setup here, also USD. ( Vietnam paypal ). Then i linked my vietnam paypal to my vietnam bank account. after that i just transfer from my western paypal to my vietnam paypal, and ... Read More
Can't deposit cash into my account? by treesahquiche
I was told by Vietcombank that I couldn't deposit cash into my account because I'm a foreigner, and I could only do account-to-account transfers. Apparently only my employer is allowed to deposit money into my account. I'm not really clear on the ...
both my paypal accounts are setup as USD ( even my vietnam paypal is setup usd ). My bank is setup VND... and i have never had issues transferring or withdrawing. when you withdraw it will auto convert to vnd, no need to be VND inside paypal. Read More
Can't deposit cash into my account? by treesahquiche
I was told by Vietcombank that I couldn't deposit cash into my account because I'm a foreigner, and I could only do account-to-account transfers. Apparently only my employer is allowed to deposit money into my account. I'm not really clear on the ...
I don't know why you guys have issues with Banks. The rules are clear : Foreigners can deposit money as long as evidence of where the money came from is presented. Therefore you simply provide the receipt from the school and they will accept ... Read More
Shoes in da nang by Jpb9040
Does anyone know where I can get men's shoes in size 10 1/2 or 11 (which I believe is size 44 or larger in Vietnam)?
Here is Iain's Contact details : *** Call him, Add him on Zalo or whatsapp or whatever, He sells shoes in Da Nang that will fit foreigners. Hope this helps... Read More
Shoes in da nang by Jpb9040
Does anyone know where I can get men's shoes in size 10 1/2 or 11 (which I believe is size 44 or larger in Vietnam)?
Actually there is a guy who sells shoes at my school, however i am unsure the quality or sizes. But i think he may have larger sizes, but i think its mostly just fancy shoes, those pointy ones... I am unsure if he sells sneakers or not. i will try ... Read More
Shoes in da nang by Jpb9040
Does anyone know where I can get men's shoes in size 10 1/2 or 11 (which I believe is size 44 or larger in Vietnam)?
With GREAT difficulty, i am same size and i struggled, Eventually i found a pair of Reebok at the sports shop in Vincom shopping mall. It was the only shoes i found after searching for about a week. Be aware tho, its very pricey there, i think i ... Read More
Good Motorbike Mechanic
Good to know, my bike needs a service soon :) Read More
Tablet Repairs.
Thank you Joe, I see on maps it is very near my school, i will give them a try :) Read More
Tablet Repairs.
I have a Sony Z2 Tablet model : SGP521 My Screen is broken, this is the second time it broke, the first time i ordered a new screen and put it in myself, but it took FOREVER for it to arrive ( i ordered from Ebay ). I have tried a few local repair ... Read More
Arriving one day early for Visa by Reorandy
The flight I booked to Da Nang, the only flight for the next few days arrives in Da Nang on the 14th at 7:10 pm. My one year Visa is good on the 15th. Does anyone know how I can get around this and get out of the airport/customs at 7:10 PM on the ...
if they wont let you in a day early, just hang around the airport till midnight.... take a nap on the chairs :D Read More
6 Month Business Visa Extension.
I just got my 6 Months Business Visa and have the following questions : 1. Can i extend it every 6 months for another 6 Months ? 2. How many times can i extend it, as i understand i can keep extending ? 3. What is the normal Extension fees for 6 ... Read More
Flight ticket from South Africa to Vietnam
it depends on the mood of the person at the counter at the airport. Some people get away with a one way ticket, others don't. it also depends on which Visa you will be applying for to come to vietnam. Tourist visa now requires a return ticket, ... Read More
High speed internet in Da Nang? by KLSKS
Hello everybody, TL;DR where may I sign up for a 200+ Mbps fiber internet in Da Nang? Is 4G with 20+/20+ Mbps possible in Da Nang? Any suggested providers / carriers? Thanks. I am considering to move from TH to VN and have the foremost question ...
most places you rent comes with wifi included. Im renting an apartment in Da nang for $350 USD a month and here is the Wifi speed : http://www.speedtest.net/result/6367892567.png This is the typical Wifi average speed youll get with typical ... Read More
Can't deposit cash into my account? by treesahquiche
I was told by Vietcombank that I couldn't deposit cash into my account because I'm a foreigner, and I could only do account-to-account transfers. Apparently only my employer is allowed to deposit money into my account. I'm not really clear on the ...
you are welcome, many of the big cities are surrounded by little towns within a 20 to 30 minutes drive, just find one that has a bank ( most do ) and do your deposits there. 20 minutes on a bike is less headache than dealing with the city banks... ... Read More
Can't deposit cash into my account? by treesahquiche
I was told by Vietcombank that I couldn't deposit cash into my account because I'm a foreigner, and I could only do account-to-account transfers. Apparently only my employer is allowed to deposit money into my account. I'm not really clear on the ...
In some smaller cities and towns they allow foreigners to deposit cash without questions, an Example : in Da Nang city you used to be able to deposit money easily, i did it for the whole of last year, but as of late they now require proof of ... Read More
Expat.com HCM April gathering Sunday 17th April 2016 by Richard Loo
Activity 1. MONTHLY GATHERING Date: Sunday 17 April 2016 Details: (i) ROUND 1 - coffee - Time: 4pm-6.00pm - Venue: High Land Coffee @ 1st floor, 181 Hàm Nghi St, District 1 – opposite Ben Thanh Market - Offer: drinks, cakes, breads, ...
I just saw the post, didnt take not of the city, i am in Da Nang :( My blond moment of the day ... Wish they would do this in Da Nang... Read More
3 Month visa Extensions Ban.
Anyone have any news regarding the Visa extensions for tourists ? I hear a lot of talk that the 3 months extensions are now completely obsolete and the ban will never be lifted. But if i look at the history, they place a ban every few months on ... Read More
Expat.com HCM April gathering Sunday 17th April 2016 by Richard Loo
Activity 1. MONTHLY GATHERING Date: Sunday 17 April 2016 Details: (i) ROUND 1 - coffee - Time: 4pm-6.00pm - Venue: High Land Coffee @ 1st floor, 181 Hàm Nghi St, District 1 – opposite Ben Thanh Market - Offer: drinks, cakes, breads, ...
Ill be there ! And hopefully we can do something like this every month :D Did you put this on the Da Nang facebook group ? Read More
New: Gatherings and events in Vietnam by Julien
Hi, Would you like to have a coffee, organize a dinner or find people for activities in Vietnam? To help you meet people and find outings in Vietnam, we launched a [b]Gatherings and Events section[/b] in Vietnam: you can now follow whats ...
anyone organizing a get together for Expats in Da Nang in near future ? Iv'e been here 3 months and never seen a meet up for foreigners... Read More
Visa Extensions Da Nang by raymerjacque
I have a 3 month tourist Visa, and I have heard of people extending their visa's in Da Nang without having to travel to hanoi... Does anyone know how or where in Da Nang this can be done and what the cost is for a 3 month extension ? Any ...
I think the round trip with Visa fees on border run with bus is roughly around $150 Read More
Visa Extensions Da Nang by raymerjacque
I have a 3 month tourist Visa, and I have heard of people extending their visa's in Da Nang without having to travel to hanoi... Does anyone know how or where in Da Nang this can be done and what the cost is for a 3 month extension ? Any ...
how much did the trip cost you ? Read More
Visa Extensions Da Nang by raymerjacque
I have a 3 month tourist Visa, and I have heard of people extending their visa's in Da Nang without having to travel to hanoi... Does anyone know how or where in Da Nang this can be done and what the cost is for a 3 month extension ? Any ...
Spoke to a guy from Netherlands today who is doing a border run tomorrow. He is taking a bus directly from Da Nang to the border and back for around 300 000 vnd... its a lengthy drive, but its a VERY cheap option and you get back the same day. I ... Read More
Visa Extensions Da Nang by raymerjacque
I have a 3 month tourist Visa, and I have heard of people extending their visa's in Da Nang without having to travel to hanoi... Does anyone know how or where in Da Nang this can be done and what the cost is for a 3 month extension ? Any ...
how much is flight tickets ? Read More
Visa Extensions Da Nang by raymerjacque
I have a 3 month tourist Visa, and I have heard of people extending their visa's in Da Nang without having to travel to hanoi... Does anyone know how or where in Da Nang this can be done and what the cost is for a 3 month extension ? Any ...
I was told they can do one month extension for sixty five dollars... But i want 3 month extension. My visa expires 17 march so i still have time to see if the extension ban gets lifted. If not, i think i will do 1 month extension and then fly to ... Read More
Visa Extensions Da Nang by raymerjacque
I have a 3 month tourist Visa, and I have heard of people extending their visa's in Da Nang without having to travel to hanoi... Does anyone know how or where in Da Nang this can be done and what the cost is for a 3 month extension ? Any ...
I tried Travelmart and Mr Hung today, both tell me that 3 month Visa Extensions have been stopped, they currently only do 1 month extensions... Does anyone have any information or any links where i can get some information on the Visa Extension ... Read More
Visa Extensions Da Nang by raymerjacque
I have a 3 month tourist Visa, and I have heard of people extending their visa's in Da Nang without having to travel to hanoi... Does anyone know how or where in Da Nang this can be done and what the cost is for a 3 month extension ? Any ...
i have not been to travelmart, have not had a chance to go there yet. if you find out any news about the visa extension process, please let me know. Read More
Looking for Part Time Teaching Work in Da Nang. by raymerjacque
I am flying to Da Nang in 2 days time ( 17 December 2015 ). This will be a long term move, a year or two, possibly longer. ... I am looking for Part Time Teaching positions, Here is some information on myself : South African born Native speaker ...
you should contact green planet, they are looking for a teacher. So is Tipivi, however, i would not recommend Tipi unless you are hard up, the woman that runs it is AWFUL... they offered me work, but I refuse to work there. you can find both on ... Read More
Visa Extensions Da Nang
I have a 3 month tourist Visa, and I have heard of people extending their visa's in Da Nang without having to travel to hanoi... Does anyone know how or where in Da Nang this can be done and what the cost is for a 3 month extension ? Any ... Read More
Looking for Part Time Teaching Work in Da Nang. by raymerjacque
I am flying to Da Nang in 2 days time ( 17 December 2015 ). This will be a long term move, a year or two, possibly longer. ... I am looking for Part Time Teaching positions, Here is some information on myself : South African born Native speaker ...
thanx everyone for the replies. I found positions at 2 schools, so i am set now for time being, looks like i am in Da Nang for the long haul :) Read More
Paypal Works in Vietnam !
This is just to verify and let any other Expats out there wondering if paypal works in vietnam... Yes it does, its a painless process to link a bank account and withdrawal to bank takes 2 to 4 working days and the cost is only 60 000 VND ( around 3 ... Read More
Mcdonald's, Starbucks, KFC, BurgerKing.
I am curious if Mcdonald's, Starbucks, KFC, Burger King or any other western franchises exist in Da Nang ? Google maps is not showing anything... I love the restaurants i have found so far, but they seem to serve ridiculous small portions of ... Read More
Looking for Part Time Teaching Work in Da Nang. by raymerjacque
I am flying to Da Nang in 2 days time ( 17 December 2015 ). This will be a long term move, a year or two, possibly longer. ... I am looking for Part Time Teaching positions, Here is some information on myself : South African born Native speaker ...
I am in Da Nang yes, been here since Friday. I took the weekend to relax and shake off China, I worked really hard there, so the weekend was a much needed break. From today onwards I will be seeking employment and at this stage i am just hoping to ... Read More
Looking for Part Time Teaching Work in Da Nang.
I am flying to Da Nang in 2 days time ( 17 December 2015 ). This will be a long term move, a year or two, possibly longer. ... I am looking for Part Time Teaching positions, Here is some information on myself : South African born Native speaker ... Read More
Booking Flights, need help please.
I am currently in Taiyuan China, and I need to book a flight to Hanoi, Vietnam. can anyone tell me which local chinese website I can use to book a flight ? I am scared i book a flight through a .com website and get to Airport in Taiyuan and they ... Read More
How do Paypal work in Vietnam? by raymerjacque
How well does paypal work in Vietnam ? For Example, In South African i can use paypal to pay things and i can withdraw from paypal easily, but in China its not so easy, I can use paypal to pay for things, but withdrawing from paypal to a bank is a ...
you can open a vietnam paypal, and a vietnam bank account. then transfer the funds from us paypal to vietnam paypal and extract to vietnam bank account. this is what i do in china. my question is do vietnam paypal support the extraction feature ... Read More
How do Paypal work in Vietnam? by raymerjacque
How well does paypal work in Vietnam ? For Example, In South African i can use paypal to pay things and i can withdraw from paypal easily, but in China its not so easy, I can use paypal to pay for things, but withdrawing from paypal to a bank is a ...
I dont see why not, from what ive read opening bank account is not hard. but withdraw from paypal, is that supported ? Read More
How do Paypal work in Vietnam?
How well does paypal work in Vietnam ? For Example, In South African i can use paypal to pay things and i can withdraw from paypal easily, but in China its not so easy, I can use paypal to pay for things, but withdrawing from paypal to a bank is a ... Read More
Moving to Hanoi Between December and February 2016
Hey Guys, I am South African currently working in China and looking to move to Vietnam ( Hanoi ) in the next 2 to 3 months. I have a few questions i am hoping you guys can answer if you don't mind ? Firstly some information about me : I am ... Read More
Moving to suzhou need Advice. by raymerjacque
Hi there, I just signed a 1 year TEFL Contract to teach in Suzhou and will be flying in the next 2 weeks from South Africa. My contract is for 7000rmb the first month and 8000rmb every month thereafter, included is a 2 bed apartment as well, paid ...
ok, thnx. Another thing I will need to ask is how i go about getting a internet connection up and running once i moved into the apartment ? I have a Linux project that i work on the side line and it brings in extra cash, so internet connection is ... Read More
Moving to suzhou need Advice. by raymerjacque
Hi there, I just signed a 1 year TEFL Contract to teach in Suzhou and will be flying in the next 2 weeks from South Africa. My contract is for 7000rmb the first month and 8000rmb every month thereafter, included is a 2 bed apartment as well, paid ...
Thank you for all the advice guys. I am so excited, really cant wait to get there. I leave thursday morning and my flight is 21 hours, so i will land in Shanghai early friday morning... I am 1.75m tall, and average build, weigh around 82kg, so i ... Read More
Moving to suzhou need Advice. by raymerjacque
Hi there, I just signed a 1 year TEFL Contract to teach in Suzhou and will be flying in the next 2 weeks from South Africa. My contract is for 7000rmb the first month and 8000rmb every month thereafter, included is a 2 bed apartment as well, paid ...
Thank you, that was very helpful :) Well, i have booked my flight, I am leaving South Africa 28 may and arriving in Shanghai on 29May. I assume the school will take a few days to get my flat ready before they ship me off to Suzhou. But after many ... Read More
Moving to suzhou need Advice.
Hi there, I just signed a 1 year TEFL Contract to teach in Suzhou and will be flying in the next 2 weeks from South Africa. My contract is for 7000rmb the first month and 8000rmb every month thereafter, included is a 2 bed apartment as well, paid ... Read More