chicagoan77
American looking for information about Vietnam
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Vietnam passport & ID by DUTTON599
Hi everyone, I'm hoping to some can help me to answer these questions. I would like to apply for a Vietnam Passport & Chung Minh Nhan Dan (ID Card). Will the documents below are enough to apply ? And what is the current fee ? I'm a ...
@THIGV - Hi that website you posted is no longer valid [link under review] If they are still in business or if you know of a similar agency please post another link. I need help getting my dad's VN birth certificate so that I can apply for my ... Read More
Can you live in HCM city with 500-600k asset and never have to work? by Clocky
I'm just tired of life in the US, it's too much with people fighting for everything (I know this is everywhere but in my HCOL it's worst than most places, the pace of life is just too fast). I plan to just bounce to Vietnam in a few ...
You can have in-country extension every other 6 months, meaning you must leave the country once a year. A border run to Cambodia is what many non VEC holders did before COVID; most VEC holders travelled instead. If you decide to travel, then ... Read More
Vietnamese Citizenship by descent advice by lamadoo
Hi guys, Does anyone have experience applying for a dual citizenship as an Australian? Both my parents were born in Vietnam and fled to Australia by boat during the Vietnam War. They do not have their Vietnamese birth certificate as it was ...
Does he still have Vietnamese nationality? Does he have any documents (aside from the lost birth certificate) proving that he was a Vietnamese citizen -- thẻ căn cước issued before '75, work ID or documents, học ... Read More
Vietnamese Citizenship by descent advice by lamadoo
Hi guys, Does anyone have experience applying for a dual citizenship as an Australian? Both my parents were born in Vietnam and fled to Australia by boat during the Vietnam War. They do not have their Vietnamese birth certificate as it was ...
Are you saying 1500 usd to just apply and receive a passport. I looked it up for my wife in Australia and the total cost was 100 aud. Here in Viet Nam a passport costs around 25 usd. Got a feeling dodgy Ken is on a get rich quick program.- Circular ... Read More
Vietnamese Citizenship by descent advice by lamadoo
Hi guys, Does anyone have experience applying for a dual citizenship as an Australian? Both my parents were born in Vietnam and fled to Australia by boat during the Vietnam War. They do not have their Vietnamese birth certificate as it was ...
Just got a quote from Ken Duong. They charge $1500 for only the Vietnam passport, $500 extra for faster 3 week processing or wait 6-8 months. $750 paid upfront and $750 upon receiving passport. If you want full citizenship which includes National ... Read More
Vietnamese Citizenship by descent advice by lamadoo
Hi guys, Does anyone have experience applying for a dual citizenship as an Australian? Both my parents were born in Vietnam and fled to Australia by boat during the Vietnam War. They do not have their Vietnamese birth certificate as it was ...
Don't know the cost but this video has good info: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iPU9wa9TRRE Read More
Vietnamese Citizenship by descent advice by lamadoo
Hi guys, Does anyone have experience applying for a dual citizenship as an Australian? Both my parents were born in Vietnam and fled to Australia by boat during the Vietnam War. They do not have their Vietnamese birth certificate as it was ...
Thank you @THIGV I called the SF Consulate and they are super nice! He mentioned the online option on their website where you can upload all the documents for the 5 year VEC, it looks very easy! They do show the cost on the website which is $105 ... Read More
Vietnamese Citizenship by descent advice by lamadoo
Hi guys, Does anyone have experience applying for a dual citizenship as an Australian? Both my parents were born in Vietnam and fled to Australia by boat during the Vietnam War. They do not have their Vietnamese birth certificate as it was ...
Hi can you please ask your law firm if you need to show proof that you renounced your for example US citizenship? If they say yes, is there also option to request dual citizenship? Also can you request to change your first name to a Vietnamese ... Read More
Vietnamese Citizenship by descent advice by lamadoo
Hi guys, Does anyone have experience applying for a dual citizenship as an Australian? Both my parents were born in Vietnam and fled to Australia by boat during the Vietnam War. They do not have their Vietnamese birth certificate as it was ...
It's good for 5 years or until 6 months before you passport expires. Therefore, if you don't have at least 5 and 1/2 years left on your passport, it might be a good idea to get a new one. All the new US passports have the added pages so ... Read More
Vietnamese Citizenship by descent advice by lamadoo
Hi guys, Does anyone have experience applying for a dual citizenship as an Australian? Both my parents were born in Vietnam and fled to Australia by boat during the Vietnam War. They do not have their Vietnamese birth certificate as it was ...
Thank you very much! Is it still 5 years for the VEC? Yes my US birth cert lists both parents were born in Vietnam. As soon as the borders open I will apply :) Read More
Vietnamese Citizenship by descent advice by lamadoo
Hi guys, Does anyone have experience applying for a dual citizenship as an Australian? Both my parents were born in Vietnam and fled to Australia by boat during the Vietnam War. They do not have their Vietnamese birth certificate as it was ...
I also plan to do this once Vietnam borders are open. I was born in the US and both parents born in Vietnam. My dad lives in US and my mom passed away a few years ago. I will enter with a tourist visa and then apply for my 5 year VEC and stay in ... Read More
Brazilian Nationality by waraich
Hello, I have few questions, i will be very thanksfull if anyone can answer I am living in Brazil since February 2013 , i am married to Brazilian and i have my Permanent visa since September 2014, Is it possible to ask Brazilian Nationality now ? I ...
Muito Obrigado stevefunk!! This is probably the best, most recent post we have ever had on this topic. Did you just gather all the documents yourself or did you hire a "helper"? My work is freelance virtual in IT so your employment ... Read More
Brazilian Nationality by waraich
Hello, I have few questions, i will be very thanksfull if anyone can answer I am living in Brazil since February 2013 , i am married to Brazilian and i have my Permanent visa since September 2014, Is it possible to ask Brazilian Nationality now ? I ...
It is best to go to your Policia Federal station to ask which documents are required as it is probably different at each one. Has anyone recently been to their PF to ask about process, documents, or language test? Thanks for any advice! We all ... Read More
Anyone knows about Portugese Language test for Nationality
Please also list which city you took the test in. Also if anyone has the paper that you got from the PF listing which documents were required to apply, if you could scan that and post for all of us to get a general idea that would be great. Thanks! Read More
Brazilian naturalization process "as parent of Brazilian born child" by Berri Rouge
is anyone know what is the correct process to submit application for Brazilian Naturalization "as parent of Brazilian born child". is Portuguese language test will be taken by police federal at the time of the submission of application ...
@Berri Rouge - how was your language test? I know its different for each region but was curious, thanks! Read More
Language Proficiency Test to get Brazilian Naionality by Rizwan Zulfiqar
Hi, i want to ask something on this forum,please tell me about Portugese language test which is compulsory to fulfill requirements regarding to Brazilian citizenship.is there any foreigner who had passed throuh this test? Moreover also tell me ...
Muito Obrigado Lanre2! How long have you been in Brazil? You must have taken a Portuguese class while in Brazil. Quite amazing to pass with the minimum mark needed which is all I am looking for as well. If you can get the preparation materials I ... Read More
Language Proficiency Test to get Brazilian Naionality by Rizwan Zulfiqar
Hi, i want to ask something on this forum,please tell me about Portugese language test which is compulsory to fulfill requirements regarding to Brazilian citizenship.is there any foreigner who had passed throuh this test? Moreover also tell me ...
Obrigado Lanre2. Could you tell us how you prepared for the test, how long you studied for it? I'm not the best at languages. Right now I'm using the free app Duolingo. Before I was listening to Pimsleur but the advantage of Duolingo is ... Read More
Language Proficiency Test to get Brazilian Naionality by Rizwan Zulfiqar
Hi, i want to ask something on this forum,please tell me about Portugese language test which is compulsory to fulfill requirements regarding to Brazilian citizenship.is there any foreigner who had passed throuh this test? Moreover also tell me ...
Hi Lanre2, were you required to take the Celpe Bras to apply for citizenship? Please tell us which city you applied in. Obrigado! Read More
Brazilian Nationality by waraich
Hello, I have few questions, i will be very thanksfull if anyone can answer I am living in Brazil since February 2013 , i am married to Brazilian and i have my Permanent visa since September 2014, Is it possible to ask Brazilian Nationality now ? I ...
Ola Germanbrickhouse, did you apply for naturalization in SP and this was your Portuguese test? Muito Obrigado! Read More
Brazilian Nationality by waraich
Hello, I have few questions, i will be very thanksfull if anyone can answer I am living in Brazil since February 2013 , i am married to Brazilian and i have my Permanent visa since September 2014, Is it possible to ask Brazilian Nationality now ? I ...
Yes I am doing the same thing AfroPrince, I am studying Portuguese slowly just in case. I am using the free app Duolingo and very basic conversations with my Brazilian wife lol! Which city do you live in? @sakraan - Yes please let us know how ... Read More
Brazilian Nationality by waraich
Hello, I have few questions, i will be very thanksfull if anyone can answer I am living in Brazil since February 2013 , i am married to Brazilian and i have my Permanent visa since September 2014, Is it possible to ask Brazilian Nationality now ? I ...
Muito Obrigado for posting this AfroPrince. Have you started your application process yet, do you already have your RNE? Which city will you apply in? Sadly I think each Federal Policia office handles the cases differently. Perhaps there will be ... Read More
Brazilian Nationality by waraich
Hello, I have few questions, i will be very thanksfull if anyone can answer I am living in Brazil since February 2013 , i am married to Brazilian and i have my Permanent visa since September 2014, Is it possible to ask Brazilian Nationality now ? I ...
Thanks. If anyone else has recent experience or is applying now, please share :) I will be applying sometime after the summer so will report back in a few months. Read More
Brazilian Nationality by waraich
Hello, I have few questions, i will be very thanksfull if anyone can answer I am living in Brazil since February 2013 , i am married to Brazilian and i have my Permanent visa since September 2014, Is it possible to ask Brazilian Nationality now ? I ...
Thank you Sakraan! Sao Paulo probably has a more difficult language test because of the greater number of people applying but that is just a guess. Read More
Brazilian Nationality by waraich
Hello, I have few questions, i will be very thanksfull if anyone can answer I am living in Brazil since February 2013 , i am married to Brazilian and i have my Permanent visa since September 2014, Is it possible to ask Brazilian Nationality now ? I ...
Thank you Sakraan! Did you apply in Rio de Janeiro? How long did you live in Brazil before applying for citizenship? Did you have to get a criminal record from your local police station? For the language test, did it ask any of these questions: ... Read More
Brazilian Nationality by waraich
Hello, I have few questions, i will be very thanksfull if anyone can answer I am living in Brazil since February 2013 , i am married to Brazilian and i have my Permanent visa since September 2014, Is it possible to ask Brazilian Nationality now ? I ...
Hi , Please let us know when you took this test, was it in 2016 or 2017 and which city you applied in. Did you get all the paperwork yourself or get help from a despanche? Are you still waiting for your court date, was there a home visit? I got ... Read More
Brazilian Nationality by waraich
Hello, I have few questions, i will be very thanksfull if anyone can answer I am living in Brazil since February 2013 , i am married to Brazilian and i have my Permanent visa since September 2014, Is it possible to ask Brazilian Nationality now ? I ...
Has anyone recently gone through the process or is starting? Please share how the language test was and any other details. Thank you! I will apply in Rio later this year and will update. Read More
Language Proficiency Test to get Brazilian Naionality by Rizwan Zulfiqar
Hi, i want to ask something on this forum,please tell me about Portugese language test which is compulsory to fulfill requirements regarding to Brazilian citizenship.is there any foreigner who had passed throuh this test? Moreover also tell me ...
Hi I will also be applying later this year in Rio. If anyone has any recent experience, please let us know or message me directly. Obrigado!! Read More
Which internet provider to choose? by ForwardRob
Hi everyone, We just arrived in HCMC and are looking for a reliable (and fast) internet provider. Any suggestions? Cheers, Rob
Thank you for confirming Chicago speed for FPTdudumomo! Very helpful indeed. I don't know if using Vpn will give any speed boost, I have Cyberghost Vpn. I use a device called Slingplayer which will allow me to watch my US cable channels back ... Read More
Which internet provider to choose? by ForwardRob
Hi everyone, We just arrived in HCMC and are looking for a reliable (and fast) internet provider. Any suggestions? Cheers, Rob
Hi jingoye, can you do a speedtest to a Usa server such as Chicago thanks! Read More
The Manor 3 month rental needed
Hi, I found a 3 month rental apartment at The Manor from November - January for $800usd a month which does not include electricity, water, internet, or tv. If anyone can find a lower price for me in this building please message me. Thank you! Read More
Which internet provider to choose? by ForwardRob
Hi everyone, We just arrived in HCMC and are looking for a reliable (and fast) internet provider. Any suggestions? Cheers, Rob
Thanks, this is very helpful! Leaning towards FPT... Read More
Which internet provider to choose? by ForwardRob
Hi everyone, We just arrived in HCMC and are looking for a reliable (and fast) internet provider. Any suggestions? Cheers, Rob
Thanks cossmo! I think the 20Mbps is good for my needs :) Read More
Which internet provider to choose? by ForwardRob
Hi everyone, We just arrived in HCMC and are looking for a reliable (and fast) internet provider. Any suggestions? Cheers, Rob
I'm not in HCMC yet but looking at The Manor and other listings as well Read More
Which internet provider to choose? by ForwardRob
Hi everyone, We just arrived in HCMC and are looking for a reliable (and fast) internet provider. Any suggestions? Cheers, Rob
Thanks again dudumomo! Where are you staying in HCMC? Read More
Which internet provider to choose? by ForwardRob
Hi everyone, We just arrived in HCMC and are looking for a reliable (and fast) internet provider. Any suggestions? Cheers, Rob
Yes those FPT prices are high for international. I think my budget will be whatever 1 million VND can get me, hopefully the international connection is good enough to make Voip phone calls back to the US and remote into a server. Read More
Which internet provider to choose? by ForwardRob
Hi everyone, We just arrived in HCMC and are looking for a reliable (and fast) internet provider. Any suggestions? Cheers, Rob
Thank you dudumomo! This is very helpful info. Will they let a foreign person register for internet for 3 months? Some landlords I have emailed say FPT etc. require a 1 year contract. If FPT lets me register then even if it is 1 year contract as ... Read More
Which internet provider to choose? by ForwardRob
Hi everyone, We just arrived in HCMC and are looking for a reliable (and fast) internet provider. Any suggestions? Cheers, Rob
Hi alexsca, Do you know if FPT will allow me to register for new internet service for 3 months and then I can return the modem to them when I leave? How much is your service, is it around 1 million VND a month? I am also looking for a ... Read More