Zepo
American expat in Vietnam
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Lives in Hanoi, Ha Noi
Registration: 24 October 2015
Cheese slicer
Funny about this...I couldn't find one either. Had the local junk/scrapper guy make me one after I showed him some pictures. Has a roller and everything. Unfortunately, not adjustable for slice size. I use a "G" guitar string for ... Read More
Should security personnel actually provide, like...security?
Just keep in mind...they are not "security"...Just motor bike parkers. Once it's parked the feeling is, "I can forget about that now." Read More
Should security personnel actually provide, like...security?
Yeah...We stopped at some restaurant...when we came out...our helmets were gone. THANKS, Security! Great Job! Keep up the good work! Read More
Buying an apartment in Hanoi by OlegR
Hi Colleagues, I'm intending to invest into an apartment in Hanoi (Vinhomes). I would appreciate an advise on the following: 1. My Work Permit shall expire in March 2018, the last installment (5%) to be paid to Vinhomes in 2019. Is that an ...
Our landlord has been threatening to sell the apartment we rent. I told the wife, let him try to sell it. No one has even come to look at it. Now, the old lady's worried we'll be out on the street...I said..OK, Ask him about the ... Read More
GNC in Hanoi...hahaha...NOPE!
I am running low on the daily multi-vitamins I brought with me from the states. Since I was at the lake already I decided to pop in and buy a bottle of something... 1.5 million dong for a bottle of vitamins?...that's like...$65 USD. Prices on ... Read More
Wood furnitures, anyone got some ? by Arnaud
Cheers everyone, I will move in a new place soon, and I will have to furnish everything from scratch. I'd like to have wooden furnitures, good quality, stuff that last and don't fear the humidity when it's rain season. Do you guys have ...
"Mold" in English Read More
English Teaching by Paton296409
Hi all Expats , any suggestions on entry level requirements qualifications i would require to teach basic English say in Danang ? HCMC . I could take the course in Melbourne . I am prepping for a permanent move to Vietnam from Australia . Also ...
I answered one of your questions... You said nothing in your original post about "language exchange". Are you trying to fool me or yourself? And the advice stands, You also need a 4 year college degree (to teach legally), work permit, ... Read More
English Teaching by Paton296409
Hi all Expats , any suggestions on entry level requirements qualifications i would require to teach basic English say in Danang ? HCMC . I could take the course in Melbourne . I am prepping for a permanent move to Vietnam from Australia . Also ...
You also need a 4 year college degree (to teach legally). Read More
what do you arm yourself with at home? by villanova
what item/object (if any) would you/ do you use to protect yourselves at home (suggest if you have good method or item, we could all learn a little ( : )? in the movies guys always have baseball bats but since i've never played the sport, i ...
Knowledge. + An Aluminum Bat in the bedroom. You gotta make some serious noise to break into an apartment with iron gates on the door. By then, I'll be awake and waiting to hit a homerun with someones head. Read More
Most economical flights to Vietnam from the U.K.? by johncollins
Hi new to this forum and Vietnam, wanting to travel from the U.K. for a three month trip from mid August for three or more months, can anyone suggest best and cheapest routes and airlines please? Based in the Midlands, although realise that may not ...
CheapoAir had some good deals but they cut access to SEA for some reason. (you could still use a non SEA VPN tho) 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)
Oops, sorry...just saw it said Da Nang. I could've sworn it said Hanoi when I replied. 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)
Probably the Old Quarter, "Old Streets". I never go there, but I think that's where they all hang out and live. Read More
Sending money to australia from vietnam
Put it in your pocket, and fly there. (Really, they don't allow transferring money out of the country) Read More
6 Month Business Visa Extension.
With a Business visa (DN), wouldn't you need a new sponsor letter to extend? Read More
Visa on arrival - WARNING! by villanova
I got my 3mth multiple business visa after an hour and a half wait. stamping fee was supposed to be 50 USD. They rejected and refused my 100USD bill because it was 'old'. I offerer to pay in Singapore dollars. So I gave them 100 SGD and ...
I stupidly left my Tablet at the Visa Stamping counter...as I was waiting in line to pass thru the gate with my new visa...I wanted to check something on the Tablet (about 10 minutes later). So...I give up my place in line to go ask the man about ... Read More
Dr. Schulze's products
Try some snake oil...I have a bottle right here! 1/2 the price! :) Read More
Visa on arrival - WARNING! by villanova
I got my 3mth multiple business visa after an hour and a half wait. stamping fee was supposed to be 50 USD. They rejected and refused my 100USD bill because it was 'old'. I offerer to pay in Singapore dollars. So I gave them 100 SGD and ...
This bit puzzled me, they could have ripped me off in VND, I had 10 million on me and asked if they'd accept it. But they chose SGD Read More
Purchasing a Motorbike Questions (yamaha Nouvo) by villanova
Dear all, Greetings. I'm moving to Vietnam next week and will be there for a year or so. Looking at buying a cheap bike (USD 200+) just to get me to work, a 4.5km ride each way. I'd like to ask, why are Yamaha Nouvos so cheap? Does it ...
I bought a (Chinese?) Honda Win off a leaving visitor/backpacker for $150. Have had it more than a year, runs like a tank! Never had any problems. However, it's manual, not automatic. Something to consider. Read More
New Vietnam Home Ownership Law by Diazo
Has anyone yet used the new law. That is are there any foreigners that have bought freestanding homes and there are on the title. Would like to hear the experiences. Many laws come and go and never work quite the way everyone thought they might. ...
I can look off my balcony and see eight 20-something floor apartments in process and 1 big multi-story mall being built. So, someone must be buying. Read More
What's a good allowance for gf/wife in HCM? by ncollins10021
What's a good allowance per week to give to live in girlfriend/wife? The allowance needs to cover groceries(three adults and one baby), some money for her to sock away and miscellaneous/whatever money. Rent and home expenses covered by me. ...
NannyWhat the hell? Doesn't work for her own money and needs a nanny? Quit thinking with the little head dude, use the big one. Zep-- Read More
What's a good allowance for gf/wife in HCM? by ncollins10021
What's a good allowance per week to give to live in girlfriend/wife? The allowance needs to cover groceries(three adults and one baby), some money for her to sock away and miscellaneous/whatever money. Rent and home expenses covered by me. ...
Haha...took me a minute..but I got it. :) Read More
What's a good allowance for gf/wife in HCM? by ncollins10021
What's a good allowance per week to give to live in girlfriend/wife? The allowance needs to cover groceries(three adults and one baby), some money for her to sock away and miscellaneous/whatever money. Rent and home expenses covered by me. ...
Who's the third adult? Read More
Hotels takes passport? by ebergg
Hello , i'll be in HCMC in March 2107 for 2 weeks , i have read that the hotel takes your passport while you stay there. i was thinking of flying up to Da Nang for a few days while i'm in Vietnam, will the hotel allow me to take my passport ...
One of my girl's friends also dates a foreigner. They stayed at a hotel, he turned over passport. Upon leaving 4 days later, they gave him a passport..problem was, it wasn't his. The passport belonged to another guest who had checked out ... Read More
What's a good allowance for gf/wife in HCM? by ncollins10021
What's a good allowance per week to give to live in girlfriend/wife? The allowance needs to cover groceries(three adults and one baby), some money for her to sock away and miscellaneous/whatever money. Rent and home expenses covered by me. ...
I don't think the OP actually meant allowance as personal pocket money. Based on his original post, he was talking about housekeeping money. The $200 is to cover weekly grocery for 3 adults and one child, plus incidentals, and a bit of a mad ... Read More
What's a good allowance for gf/wife in HCM? by ncollins10021
What's a good allowance per week to give to live in girlfriend/wife? The allowance needs to cover groceries(three adults and one baby), some money for her to sock away and miscellaneous/whatever money. Rent and home expenses covered by me. ...
$0 allowance. Tell her to find a job for her fun and socking away money. Sheesh.... Read More
Hotels takes passport? by ebergg
Hello , i'll be in HCMC in March 2107 for 2 weeks , i have read that the hotel takes your passport while you stay there. i was thinking of flying up to Da Nang for a few days while i'm in Vietnam, will the hotel allow me to take my passport ...
If you let some Vietnamese wage slave keep your most important travel document and trust them to keep it safe...I'd say that person has a screw loose. Read More
Health Insurance in Saigon (for Vietnam)
I did some searches for Baoviet Intercare as well, however I could not find anything in English. Have you come across any English language site? Read More
Advice Please: One Way Ticket with Tourist Visa? by EvanWilliams
Hello, I have my Visa on Arrival taken care of and I am buying my ticket to HCM Today. I have a 3 month Tourist Visa. I was wondering is it possible to enter with a one way ticket? As Im not sure of the length of stay or if i will be visiting other ...
Return tickets are not required. Just tell them after you visit Vietnam for a few weeks, you are taking a bus to Cambodia or something. Read More
ATM Scammers by vndreamer
FYI - walked into an ATM to get cash in Dist 1, a young girl acted like she was sleeping and woke up when I walked in. She grabbed her cell phone to act like she was texting somebody, but no. She was activating an app that allowed her to steal the ...
They can read your RFID data directly from your card (that has a chip) *** Read More
Simple Vietnamese Savings Account with Debit card by asthecrowflies
Hey guys, Just wondering if anyone had a recommendation for a Vietnamese savings bank account. Ideally, I would like something with little or no fees. The main purpose of the account would be to reduce the amount of fees I am currently paying ...
Cash is King. Get a safe. Read More
saving in dollars by gunner10
HI We have been living in HCMC just over 9 months and want some advice in terms of converting dong into dollars and best saving options out there. Not looking at investing but a savings option only in dollars. Any advice would be helpful .
We can't tell you where to buy that coke because (link is moderated)..LOL Read More
Post Office Issues by ardgirl
Hi Expats, I'm living in HCMC and had my wallet stollen A MONTH AGO. I'm trying to get my credit cards sent to HCMC without luck. They always say there was a problem or wrong address and get sent back to America. Has anyone else had this ...
FedEx, UPS, DHL You'll never see snail mail from Vietnam Postal Service 99% of the time. You're lucky they were sent back and not just outright stolen. Read More
Looking for teaching job in HCMC by Joshua woodward
Hello everyone I am Josh I'm from Liverpool England I've been in Vietnam for one month, I really like it here and Would like to teach English but I have no degree in this area, would be very grateful if anyone could give me any advice or ...
You cannot convert 1 visa type to another. You cannot get a business visa and convert it to another business. You must always leave and come back with the new visa type. If you have an offer from a school, have them send you a letter stating that ... Read More
Classroom for rent District 7
Just find an empty room/office Buy 10 (or 20 or whatever) foldup desk chairs. (A good brand is Hoa Phat). I think about 400k dong each. So 4 mill dong for 10. A whiteboard (for a large one, around 1 million dong, including installation) If you ... Read More
CheapoAir down in Hanoi, Vietnam?..or just me? by Zepo
Access Denied You don't have permission to access "https://www.cheapoair.com/" on this server. Reference #18.83e6ab71.1492749935.2fd4b40 It worked a few days ago for me on Chrome. Now I get the above error message. Downloaded 4 ...
Thanks, checked them out. Prices seem reasonable. Read More
CheapoAir down in Hanoi, Vietnam?..or just me? by Zepo
Access Denied You don't have permission to access "https://www.cheapoair.com/" on this server. Reference #18.83e6ab71.1492749935.2fd4b40 It worked a few days ago for me on Chrome. Now I get the above error message. Downloaded 4 ...
Interesting...CheapoAir tech support said this. We are no longer opening up our website for Vietnam region, as well as others, perhaps in the future, but now it's been pulled. So not only Vietnam, but other regions blocked as well. Read More
CheapoAir down in Hanoi, Vietnam?..or just me? by Zepo
Access Denied You don't have permission to access "https://www.cheapoair.com/" on this server. Reference #18.83e6ab71.1492749935.2fd4b40 It worked a few days ago for me on Chrome. Now I get the above error message. Downloaded 4 ...
Thanks. Site appears to be down across all of Vietnam, I had some peeps check for me in Saigon too, same error. Problem seems to be on their end, it's redirecting to HTTP immediately instead of staying with HTTPS. I might use my VPN to access ... Read More
CheapoAir down in Hanoi, Vietnam?..or just me?
Access Denied You don't have permission to access "https://www.cheapoair.com/" on this server. Reference #18.83e6ab71.1492749935.2fd4b40 It worked a few days ago for me on Chrome. Now I get the above error message. Downloaded 4 ... Read More
Baby seats - hire a private driver with their own car? by scarycrab
We're spending a few months in Hanoi this year. I want to be able to transport my 2 kids safely in their baby seats, which may be difficult and annoying for a normal taxi/ uber. How have other families managed this? How much does it cost to ...
Hey scarycrab, Sorry, but his contract with the Russian oil men just got extended another 6 months. Read More
Baby seats - hire a private driver with their own car? by scarycrab
We're spending a few months in Hanoi this year. I want to be able to transport my 2 kids safely in their baby seats, which may be difficult and annoying for a normal taxi/ uber. How have other families managed this? How much does it cost to ...
Let me check with him in the next few days. I would imagine it would be some flat-rate daily and mileage would be tacked on over top of that. Also, this is a small car like a typical taxi here, not an SUV. I imagine you could put baby seats near ... Read More
Baby seats - hire a private driver with their own car? by scarycrab
We're spending a few months in Hanoi this year. I want to be able to transport my 2 kids safely in their baby seats, which may be difficult and annoying for a normal taxi/ uber. How have other families managed this? How much does it cost to ...
My girl's brother is a private driver in Hanoi. Right now he's driving Russian oil men around but I think that contract is set to expire soon as they return to Russia. I doubt he will be "waiting around" for you to call him ... Read More
Customs - bringing in prescribed opiate pain medication by AndyNam
I am having difficulty getting in contact with the Ministry of Health in order to get permission to bring with me prescription opiate pain medication. I understand from information that has been sent to me that if you are bringing more than 7 days ...
Not so easy as you think. I've been to literally 20 or more pharmacies all around Hanoi. Not a Vicodin (or a generic) to be found. I just get dumb stares. Read More
U.S. Tourist Visa for lady? by Diazo
How difficult is it for a married lady, with own home, own business, to get a visa to America. Any suggestions or personal experiences would be appreciated.
They mainly want to make sure you are GOING BACK after your trip. Having a strong tie to Vietnam (a young son/ daughter) who is NOT going with you works 90% of the time. My girlfriend with a young daughter is already on her 2nd visa. Read More
Adopt a dog in Hanoi..Any Shelters? by Zepo
Looking to adopt a dog in Hanoi. Any animal shelters here? Zep--
Thanks, Bazza. I'll check them out. Anyone else know any others? Read More
Adopt a dog in Hanoi..Any Shelters?
Looking to adopt a dog in Hanoi. Any animal shelters here? Zep-- Read More
police in hcmc by Guestposter822
got pulled over by the police yesterday in hcmc. went down a non motorcycle lane accidently as im not that familiar with hcmc. i have a valid Vietnamese license. the policeman said 200,000 vnd or we take the bike. no ticket, nothing just the threat. ...
So...somethings, I will just not put up with...like disregard for pedestrians. Read More
police in hcmc by Guestposter822
got pulled over by the police yesterday in hcmc. went down a non motorcycle lane accidently as im not that familiar with hcmc. i have a valid Vietnamese license. the policeman said 200,000 vnd or we take the bike. no ticket, nothing just the threat. ...
If some idiot is driving on the sidewalk, I do my best...'i wasn't even looking at you" look if they persist, i look the other way (if I AM IN their way) AND WAIT IT Out. I am not moving because you are an ass. Much BEEPING LATER, I ... Read More
Hotels takes passport? by ebergg
Hello , i'll be in HCMC in March 2107 for 2 weeks , i have read that the hotel takes your passport while you stay there. i was thinking of flying up to Da Nang for a few days while i'm in Vietnam, will the hotel allow me to take my passport ...
I have traveled as well, I did not let ONE hotel keep my passport. I told them to make a copy. 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 ...
All my current money is in VND...if I need Dollars, I go to the street. Zep-- Read More
My apartment building project in Saigon, Vietnam by benlws
Hello everyone, I'm in the process of building a small apartment on a piece of land that my wife and I purchased early this year, and I'm also writing to document about my real estate journey and experiences in Saigon, and random rambling thoughts ...
Wayback Machine to the rescue. https://web.archive.org/web/20141028051925/http://saigonsettler.com/ https://web.archive.org/web/20141218075248/http://saigonsettler.com/ I did not read the whole thing, but there are posts there about his project. Read More
Looking to move to Saigon as an English teacher by Chadwm19
Hello, my name is Chad and I am from Canada looking to move to Saigon to become an English teacher. I recently traveled to Vietnam and fell in love with the country so much so that I want to move there and become an English teacher, I've always ...
demonstrative pronoun active statement and change it to the passive on the fly How many tenses does the English language have, What is an auxiliary verb, a gerund, a participle? What is the simple present? When, why, how do we use it? OP, you can ... Read More
Driving in Vietnam vs Thailand by MikaQ5
Hello all My name is Martin I have been driving for 3 + years in Thailand so have some experience of driving in Asia , (and it was nothing like the horror stories i had heard before i first drove ) - Both City ( Bkk) and country roads ...
Went tooling around on the motorbike this morning. Very nice, 0 traffic. If only Tet lasted all year :) Zep-- Read More
Driving in Vietnam vs Thailand by MikaQ5
Hello all My name is Martin I have been driving for 3 + years in Thailand so have some experience of driving in Asia , (and it was nothing like the horror stories i had heard before i first drove ) - Both City ( Bkk) and country roads ...
This is definitely not the place to be if you're prone to road rage. I've learned to just slow down. Keeping my road rage in check is a daily struggle :) Read More
Old men with young Vietnamese wives/girlfriends by pathixon48
How is it working out?
My girl has the same views on VN men. She was also a single mom for 10 or 11 years before meeting me. Read More
Old men with young Vietnamese wives/girlfriends by pathixon48
How is it working out?
Her 42, Me 55. Couldn't be happier. Been with each other a little over 18 months now. Read More
I am looking for a professional electrician in HCMC by dlewis516
I just moved into a new apartment in Binh Thanh and I need someone to professionally install some new wall outlets, as well as a couple of ceiling lamps. Does anyone have any leads on a neat professional electrician who works at reasonable rates? ...
You could always use those plastic electrical channels if the wires have to be outside the wall. They don't look so bad if you try. Zep-- Read More
NFL Fans by mdknd
I am looking to find some friends to watch NFL games with me when the season starts here soon. I'm from Boulder, CO so am a huge Broncos fan, but I can tolerate other teams fans ;) I would like to watch them live at the bar, rather than ...
I know I'm late, but livestreamz usually has all the NFL games. for example, yours (over now though): 1630-new-york-giants-vs-green-bay-packers-4 livestreamz dot net Zep-- Read More
Region free DVD player by paulmsn
Does anyone know where to buy one in Saigon? Nguyen Kim salespeople didn't even know what I was talking about. I'm actually looking for a Blu-Ray player that has region free DVD playback -- Blu-Ray doesn't matter because the US and ...
I doubt Vietnam and USA are the same region. I have a few Vietmanese CDs that won't play on my USA Playstation 4 or my USA Laptop. Zep-- Read More
Buying Home Air Conditioning by Speedbonnieboat
Hi, Already some great tips on here such as recently recommended Dentist, thanks! My wife and I finished building our wee house (not far from BigC but not the fancy townhouses) We pre-plumbed piping and electrics ready for putting aircon in the ...
Short Cycling (from an over sized AC unit) causes mold, because while it does cool faster, it does not have sufficient time to remove the moisture. A Licensed Home Inspector in my old life. Zep-- Read More
Where and how to book a round of golf in Saigon area by PEGE
Hi, I am called PG, Norwegian male 52 yo, visiting Vietnam and Saigon for the first time this christmas. I want to play alot of golf and would appreciate some advice on clubs and courses that accept greenfeeguests. Recommendations for good quality ...
I tried to golf in Hanoi once...They wanted $200 for a round. Not gonna happen :) Where I golfed in the US it was $15. Zep-- Read More
Teaching English private classes. by George Graham
Simple question - what is considered to be a "reasonable price" to charge students for private or small group English classes?
800,000 dong a month. 2 classes a week. Each class is 1.5 hours. 12 hours per month. Kids 7-14. This is in Hanoi. Zep-- Read More
Travellers in Vietnam cannot stay in private house anymore??? by ClausMoon
Hi, I m just coming to Dak Lak province (eighth time already) to visit my girlfriend for 4 weeks. I got traveling visum (type AR), valued to 2020. Until now, I always stayed at home of her family and I applied for this in municipal police station. ...
Sometimes I wonder if we are living in the same Vietnam...is there another one? I've NEVER had any problem with my girls parents house, or staying in any Hotel with my girlfriend. We have our own apartment and 2 hours at the local police with ... Read More
Business Visa Help? by sward654
Hello everyone, I have recently joined this forum and I really appreciate all the help it provides. I am from the UK and I intend to travel to Vietnam next month for business purposes. I have been informed by the Vietnamese embassy in the UK that ...
Yep, I missed that one when looking over the 40 types of visa available. Zep-- Read More
Common misconceptions and clichés about life in Vietnam by Priscilla
Hello everyone, Old clichés die hard, as the saying goes... and living in Vietnam can generate lots of misconceptions in the eyes of the people. What are the most common misconceptions about the expat lifestyle in Vietnam? What are the ...
Auret, If you're allowing your self to get ripped off, who's fault is it? Theirs or yours? :) Zep-- Read More
Amount needed to live comfortably in Saigon by maxman71
Hello All-- I hope this question has not been asked too much, but here goes: I plan on retiring in the next 1-2 years, and I would like to consider Saigon as a retirement destination. I have previously lived and worked in Thailand for 6 years, ...
3 bedroom apt: 3,500,000 dong. per month. (90m2..I think) Electric: 1,500,000 dong per-month (AC at 26 C almost constantly) Security/Water: 300,000 Dong per month Of course, I split the cost with my Viet GF. (i'm showing my 1/2) My advice, ... Read More
Business Visa Help? by sward654
Hello everyone, I have recently joined this forum and I really appreciate all the help it provides. I am from the UK and I intend to travel to Vietnam next month for business purposes. I have been informed by the Vietnamese embassy in the UK that ...
Yes, This message board actively discourages posting anything useful. Shame, really. Zep-- Read More
Business Visa Help? by sward654
Hello everyone, I have recently joined this forum and I really appreciate all the help it provides. I am from the UK and I intend to travel to Vietnam next month for business purposes. I have been informed by the Vietnamese embassy in the UK that ...
No. I'm a German/Irish American. Zep-- Read More
Business Visa Help? by sward654
Hello everyone, I have recently joined this forum and I really appreciate all the help it provides. I am from the UK and I intend to travel to Vietnam next month for business purposes. I have been informed by the Vietnamese embassy in the UK that ...
And there you have it... Zep-- Read More
Business Visa Help? by sward654
Hello everyone, I have recently joined this forum and I really appreciate all the help it provides. I am from the UK and I intend to travel to Vietnam next month for business purposes. I have been informed by the Vietnamese embassy in the UK that ...
I presume you know it all already, so kindly disregard anything that I post, as it's solely for the benefit of the less enlightened. We are all born ignorant, but one must work hard to remain stupid. - Benjamin Franklin (inventor of the ... Read More
Business Visa Help? by sward654
Hello everyone, I have recently joined this forum and I really appreciate all the help it provides. I am from the UK and I intend to travel to Vietnam next month for business purposes. I have been informed by the Vietnamese embassy in the UK that ...
Because they both are classified as "DN" Harpo.Still waiting to hear where you are getting a $60 DN visa, Gummo. :) Zep-- Read More
Business Visa Help? by sward654
Hello everyone, I have recently joined this forum and I really appreciate all the help it provides. I am from the UK and I intend to travel to Vietnam next month for business purposes. I have been informed by the Vietnamese embassy in the UK that ...
Man...you guys are starting to get me confused and I've already been up and down this road. There is no "Work" visa There is a Business Visa. Business Visa does not necessarily require working. With a Business Visa you are eligible ... Read More
Business Visa Help? by sward654
Hello everyone, I have recently joined this forum and I really appreciate all the help it provides. I am from the UK and I intend to travel to Vietnam next month for business purposes. I have been informed by the Vietnamese embassy in the UK that ...
A Business Visa is not a Work Visa. A Business Visa Sponsor is NOT agreeing to give you a job. They are merely sponsoring your visit to the country. Why some of you keep trying to join the 2 types of Visas (Work/Business) into one is beyond ... Read More
Business Visa Help? by sward654
Hello everyone, I have recently joined this forum and I really appreciate all the help it provides. I am from the UK and I intend to travel to Vietnam next month for business purposes. I have been informed by the Vietnamese embassy in the UK that ...
Instead of showing us what we know, Business Visa + Letter is $450. Tell us something we don't know, Who's doing a Business Visa + Letter for $60? I'm all for saving money. Zep-- Read More
Business Visa Help? by sward654
Hello everyone, I have recently joined this forum and I really appreciate all the help it provides. I am from the UK and I intend to travel to Vietnam next month for business purposes. I have been informed by the Vietnamese embassy in the UK that ...
Still..so what about the sponsorship letter? Also easy. Any Visa Agent worth their salt can have one for you in a day or 2. You make it sound like you're running through a gauntlet. Now, I am from the USA, maybe it's easier for me. I ... Read More
Business Visa Help? by sward654
Hello everyone, I have recently joined this forum and I really appreciate all the help it provides. I am from the UK and I intend to travel to Vietnam next month for business purposes. I have been informed by the Vietnamese embassy in the UK that ...
What? A scan of your passport and a simple 1 page form for the business visa isn't "strict documentation" Have you ever applied for one? I have. It's easy. Zep-- Read More
Is there any place for foreigners in Binh Duong? by dupply
I just got here for my job any am going to stay here at least until December. Since the company is located in Thu Dau Mot, Binh Duong, near Ho Chi Minh city. So, I will be around this area during the week days probably. But I do not want to be just ...
I have some Viet friends here...one is named "Nhi" Me: Knee Other friends: NO! KNEE! Me: Knee Other friends: NO! KNEE! Me: Knee? Other friends: NO! KNEE! I'll be damned if they aren't saying "KNEE"...but apparently, ... Read More
Vietnamese learning English by Stylostar
A VN friend is looking for a [i]good[/i] English school. She is well-paid and professional, and doesn't want to be bothered with a dodgy school with inexperienced teachers. She is around 5 on a [i]real[/i] IELTS test now, with writing worse ...
Yep, too much emphasis on grammar, not enough emphasis on PRONUNCIATION. They have Vietnamese "English" teachers in their regular schools who cannot correctly pronounce the words they are trying to teach. I say, "you could know all ... Read More
My kingdom for a lemon! by Zepo
In Hanoi...coop mart, Big C, Metro, Vinmart, Circle K, the street. Can you just not buy a lemon here or what? Zep--
Lemons acquired! Thanks for the L's Place tip, MinhMeridian. The first day I went they were out and said to come back tomorrow. Bought some Johnsonville Brats and some Hot and Spicy Johnsonville sausage. Bought some other stuff I haven't ... Read More
~$500 for work permit and residency card: fair or no? by jlopez0488
Hi, I'm considering teaching with a firm that's offering to take me on and assume some responsibility for my work permit and residency card. They want $10.6 m VND ($478) to take care of both. I'm reading online that the fees for the ...
The business visa is not a work visa. With the business visa, you (or most likely a visa agent) find a company to sponsor you. It's more like an exploratory visa, so maybe you want to come and see how feasible it may be to start a business or do ... Read More
~$500 for work permit and residency card: fair or no? by jlopez0488
Hi, I'm considering teaching with a firm that's offering to take me on and assume some responsibility for my work permit and residency card. They want $10.6 m VND ($478) to take care of both. I'm reading online that the fees for the ...
You're doing it wrong, Mark. Get a Business Visa, good for 1 year, no having to leave and reenter every 3 months. $400 to $450 for the letter, $135 at airport to stamp, once per year. I think(?) I already told you this in a PM some months ... Read More
GEORGE FOREMAN GRILL HANOI by Leekirby
Hi...I cannot find a george foreman grilling machine anywhere in Hanoi! If you you know for sure where to buy one please let me know..(not where you think or I should try!) haha...there must be somewhere!! Haha
There is nothing "special" about a George Foreman grill. Buy a regular griddle and put two small blocks on the back feet and buy something to catch the grease. Zep-- Read More
My kingdom for a lemon! by Zepo
In Hanoi...coop mart, Big C, Metro, Vinmart, Circle K, the street. Can you just not buy a lemon here or what? Zep--
Thanks! I'll check it out. I looked up the website for L's Place. They don't have lemons listed as one of their fruits, but they have some other things I want so I'll check it out! Zep-- Read More
My kingdom for a lemon! by Zepo
In Hanoi...coop mart, Big C, Metro, Vinmart, Circle K, the street. Can you just not buy a lemon here or what? Zep--
I'll have to check those places out, thanks. I'm living in Hoang Mai district and the old quarter is a long way for a lemon. I'll definitely look next time I am out that way. Zep-- Read More
My kingdom for a lemon! by Zepo
In Hanoi...coop mart, Big C, Metro, Vinmart, Circle K, the street. Can you just not buy a lemon here or what? Zep--
Yeah, thing is, I bought one of those (6 in a pack actually). Not a lemon. More like a big lime. Zep-- Read More
My kingdom for a lemon!
In Hanoi...coop mart, Big C, Metro, Vinmart, Circle K, the street. Can you just not buy a lemon here or what? Zep-- Read More
Which Vietnamese dish do you like the best ? by LetEatGo_YourFoodPartner
I just wonder which dishes make you hungry in Vietnam cuisine ? :)
bÃt tết... some kind of beef, tomato, onion ,egg, french fries and french bread. It's pretty damn good where I eat it in Hanoi. Zep-- Read More
Prescription medication, availability, and prices in Vietnam by Marko27
Dear expats and wannabe expats like me - I'm going to Vietnam in October (it will be my 2nd trip), and this time I'll be staying around 9 months or so - while my fiancée and I work on getting her visa for the US. My US insurance will ...
Yep, missed that..my bad. I'll keep trying local... Zep-- Read More
Prescription medication, availability, and prices in Vietnam by Marko27
Dear expats and wannabe expats like me - I'm going to Vietnam in October (it will be my 2nd trip), and this time I'll be staying around 9 months or so - while my fiancée and I work on getting her visa for the US. My US insurance will ...
I'm in Hanoi...I think you are talking about HCMC Zep-- Read More
Prescription medication, availability, and prices in Vietnam by Marko27
Dear expats and wannabe expats like me - I'm going to Vietnam in October (it will be my 2nd trip), and this time I'll be staying around 9 months or so - while my fiancée and I work on getting her visa for the US. My US insurance will ...
"Tatenol" is just 500mg acetaminophen. This I could find. "Tatenol Codein" is 500mg acetaminophen + 30mg hydrocodone. This I cannot find. Zep-- Read More
Prescription medication, availability, and prices in Vietnam by Marko27
Dear expats and wannabe expats like me - I'm going to Vietnam in October (it will be my 2nd trip), and this time I'll be staying around 9 months or so - while my fiancée and I work on getting her visa for the US. My US insurance will ...
Went to 8 pharmacies. None of them had it. Tatanol Codein Even had a picture of the box to show....blank stares. Zep-- Read More
Money Money Money
Ha ha..yeah. Her older brother gets a little pissed if he finds out we took the "easy route" to get something done. She don't seem to mind though..."In Vietnam is normal". She says... :) Zep-- Read More
Prescription medication, availability, and prices in Vietnam by Marko27
Dear expats and wannabe expats like me - I'm going to Vietnam in October (it will be my 2nd trip), and this time I'll be staying around 9 months or so - while my fiancée and I work on getting her visa for the US. My US insurance will ...
I've been trying to find Hydrocodone (Vicodin), (Bad Back) but no one seems to know even the generic name. Even when I bring my girl to the pharmacy, they (seem to) don't know what it is (Hydrocodone). Zep-- Read More
Money Money Money
My girl sings it every time we have to go to the police (or govt.)for something... Money, Money, Money Only like that Don't waste your time. Ah A Aha Ah AAAA! :) Anyone else know the song? Zep-- 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 ...
I'd say so. My current 1 year Visa cost me $585, (including the stamping fee at airport). Zep-- 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 ...
This is the post today in the group. Rush Vietnam Visa 4 hrs � LATEST NEWS: 1-YEAR MULTIPLE TOURIST VISA FOR AMERICAN CITIZENS IS AVAILABLE NOW Vietnam-legal.com would like to inform that AMERICA CITIZENS can obtain 1-YEAR MULTIPLE VIETNAM ... Read More