VanRoss
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Handmade dresses in HCMC by VanRoss
I've seen some at Saigon Outcast Sunday Markets. Anyone know websites or contact info? Looking for reasonably priced vintage-ish hand-made dresses. Thanks
Thanks! I was being a bit lazy yes. Read More
Handmade dresses in HCMC by VanRoss
I've seen some at Saigon Outcast Sunday Markets. Anyone know websites or contact info? Looking for reasonably priced vintage-ish hand-made dresses. Thanks
Right. It's too general. Sorry. I need to describe something better. I have something specific in mind but how to describe it... Read More
Handmade dresses in HCMC by VanRoss
I've seen some at Saigon Outcast Sunday Markets. Anyone know websites or contact info? Looking for reasonably priced vintage-ish hand-made dresses. Thanks
There may be a boutique somewhere in D1 but I'm not looking to spend a 1000$. :( Read More
Handmade dresses in HCMC by VanRoss
I've seen some at Saigon Outcast Sunday Markets. Anyone know websites or contact info? Looking for reasonably priced vintage-ish hand-made dresses. Thanks
Um thanks. I was looking for someone already doing this. I don't want to deal with a local seamstress rather I'm looking for some expats or locals who work with special fabrics and such already. Outcast had some on display once but I missed ... Read More
Handmade dresses in HCMC
I've seen some at Saigon Outcast Sunday Markets. Anyone know websites or contact info? Looking for reasonably priced vintage-ish hand-made dresses. Thanks 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 ...
:lol: The question one ponders at the beginning of *every* relationship. :) 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 ...
I am seriously considering ASC policy in addition to FV. But, FV SEEMS more reliable. I don't know who ASC is. It's a company. Anyone use it? I can trust FV. It's a big hospital that's...that's right there. Not going anywhere. ... 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 ...
Just to be fair, I should say I received an email from ACS saying that once your accepted, they guarantee that your rates will never be raised, more than the normal yearly raise, nor your policy cancelled. So, there's that. I really do think ... 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 ...
Yes. That is what the website shows. I think it is much more trustworthy since it is resting on the ability, reputation and skill of the hospital - whereas these private insurance companies probably couldn't care less about their reputations as ... 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 ...
OK. There's one I remember in D7. Yes. Well, this looks like something to really look into. I think, if I remember, they have a good reputation. I mean, my thinking is: at least if they are not charging you for pre-existing then it means ... 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 ...
This is fantastic information. I will check into this company. Can you go to the private hospitals like Vincom, if you want? This is the question that I have from your quote: So, being that companies tag you with this problem, what happens if I go ... 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 ...
@ Nexus Six Or, if they have a policy in English, I can check it. The companies I mentioned gave me quotes also. Before, I was mostly interested in catastrophic coverage: getting covered for any big events. I'm not sure what I want now except ... 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 ...
4 million Dong for the year? That's extremely cheap. I do want to be able to choose private hospitals, etc. I will look into this company but, honestly, I've a hard time believing that one can get good coverage so cheaply. Thanks for your ... Read More
health insurance
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 ... Read More
storage in HCMC
Where is a good/safe place to for long-term storage in HCMC? What's the cost generally per/month? We may ned to put stuff in storage for a year or two. Read More
Secure Storage facility by Yogi007
Hi all, Does anyone know of secure storage facilities in Vietnam. I Have heard of one in district 12 Saigon. Mainly for small furniture items etc
I'm bumping up this thread. I wonder about the cost of crown or what other secure options there are for storage. Anyone store anything in HCM? Read More
Traditional/folk music in Saigon
No traditional music in Saigon? Hmmm... Read More
Local or international insurance company claims
Any replies are welcome. Motor cycle accidents are a big fear. But I also wonder about surgeries, cancer treatments, heart attacks...any major expenses with these companies. How about someone over 74 too? (I'm only 48 but I'm curious for ... Read More
Traditional/folk music in Saigon
Is there any place these days to see any kind of traditional music in Saigon? I've heard Mockingbird cafe? Read More
Local or international insurance company claims
Looking forward to replies on this :) Read More
Health Insurance by VanRoss
This is a pretty tired topic. But, as boring and elemental as it seems, I still have trouble finding good answers. I live part-time in Vietnam and mostly work in Korea. I'm American. I'm wondering people's experience with different ...
excellen! This is the thing exactly! We need personal experiences with people and their insurers! I'll look for It! Read More
Health Insurance by VanRoss
This is a pretty tired topic. But, as boring and elemental as it seems, I still have trouble finding good answers. I live part-time in Vietnam and mostly work in Korea. I'm American. I'm wondering people's experience with different ...
Akh. The whole thing is really confusing. It never occurred to me that they would ask to see lisences and visas. I've had a lot of contact with Pacific Cross and they've sent me a quote. I was just interested in catastrophic coverage: ... Read More
Health Insurance by VanRoss
This is a pretty tired topic. But, as boring and elemental as it seems, I still have trouble finding good answers. I live part-time in Vietnam and mostly work in Korea. I'm American. I'm wondering people's experience with different ...
I'm going to come back to this post. Thanks so much. This is valuable. Read More
Starting a business with Vietnamese investor and a foreigner's "idea" by VanRoss
I'm wondering what general insights or information people have about the following question: suppose you are Vietnamese and a foreigner comes to you with a business idea. Is there anything illegal about the Vietnamese person creating the ...
What do you mean by "building and design"? Construction industry? Architecture?Yes. Construction - specifically interior finishing. Read More
Health Insurance by VanRoss
This is a pretty tired topic. But, as boring and elemental as it seems, I still have trouble finding good answers. I live part-time in Vietnam and mostly work in Korea. I'm American. I'm wondering people's experience with different ...
All these plans seem to reject you when you get old? What do old people do? Read More
Starting a business with Vietnamese investor and a foreigner's "idea" by VanRoss
I'm wondering what general insights or information people have about the following question: suppose you are Vietnamese and a foreigner comes to you with a business idea. Is there anything illegal about the Vietnamese person creating the ...
Another interesting reply. Thanks. I suppose I will have to help my Vietnamese friend find out more about what's involved for joining such a venture. Actually, it's the Vietnamese person that's dear to me, but they know very little of ... Read More
Starting a business with Vietnamese investor and a foreigner's "idea" by VanRoss
I'm wondering what general insights or information people have about the following question: suppose you are Vietnamese and a foreigner comes to you with a business idea. Is there anything illegal about the Vietnamese person creating the ...
Excellent response. Thanks a million. Read More
Attorney/Firm For Marriage Assistance (Saigon) by mtgmike
I'm looking for attorneys/firms local to Saigon able to assist with marriage between a foreigner and a Vietnamese national. Any suggestions from those with knowledge on the matter would be very much appreciated. Feel free to P.M. me. Thank you!
This lawyer helped make a smooth and easy process. Read More
Starting a business with Vietnamese investor and a foreigner's "idea"
I'm wondering what general insights or information people have about the following question: suppose you are Vietnamese and a foreigner comes to you with a business idea. Is there anything illegal about the Vietnamese person creating the ... Read More
Health Insurance by VanRoss
This is a pretty tired topic. But, as boring and elemental as it seems, I still have trouble finding good answers. I live part-time in Vietnam and mostly work in Korea. I'm American. I'm wondering people's experience with different ...
Thanks for posting. I see there are other posts to peruse. Yes. Pacific Cross has sent me many emails. They've gone the extra mile to sell me. I'm inclined to go with them at some point. But I'd still like to hear people's personal ... Read More
Health Insurance by VanRoss
This is a pretty tired topic. But, as boring and elemental as it seems, I still have trouble finding good answers. I live part-time in Vietnam and mostly work in Korea. I'm American. I'm wondering people's experience with different ...
I'm totally in the dark about how nefarious these companies are. I mean, I just wanna know, if I take one of these plans for major coverage, and I need sudden surgery or something, are they just gonna deny me? I've no idea what you really ... Read More
Health Insurance
This is a pretty tired topic. But, as boring and elemental as it seems, I still have trouble finding good answers. I live part-time in Vietnam and mostly work in Korea. I'm American. I'm wondering people's experience with different ... Read More
english work by VanRoss
I've already asked this. I'm going to try asking a different way: Beyond teaching English in schools or centers, does anyone get work helping people fix their academic or business reports in English? I'm very curious if people are ...
Seems like most of the jobs I've come across in Vietnam are about teaching kids or testing. I haven't seen the appetite for academic skills. It may not be a priority. Read More
english work by VanRoss
I've already asked this. I'm going to try asking a different way: Beyond teaching English in schools or centers, does anyone get work helping people fix their academic or business reports in English? I'm very curious if people are ...
@Hypothalamus I don't think there's anything wrong with trying to improve something. I don't like fatalism. Vietnam seems to have a lot of potential and if people are interested in doing business globally, they may want to improve their ... Read More
english work by VanRoss
I've already asked this. I'm going to try asking a different way: Beyond teaching English in schools or centers, does anyone get work helping people fix their academic or business reports in English? I'm very curious if people are ...
@colinoscapee Thanks for your reply. I'll be back this summer and look into that. I'm kind of interested in whether people freelance there. I guess that was my original question though maybe I put it clumsily. Can one freelance with teaching ... Read More
english work by VanRoss
I've already asked this. I'm going to try asking a different way: Beyond teaching English in schools or centers, does anyone get work helping people fix their academic or business reports in English? I'm very curious if people are ...
@colinoscapee Thanks. I did contact some people when I was there. I felt the job scene was very limited but maybe that's because I haven't spent enough time there. I think I applied for something at the place you mentioned but wasn't ... Read More
english work by VanRoss
I've already asked this. I'm going to try asking a different way: Beyond teaching English in schools or centers, does anyone get work helping people fix their academic or business reports in English? I'm very curious if people are ...
@colinoscapee I'm not specifically looking for this kind of work but curious about what's going on over there. I was thinking there'd be people producing stuff they'd want checked. I once had a science student in the park in HCMC ask ... Read More
english work by VanRoss
I've already asked this. I'm going to try asking a different way: Beyond teaching English in schools or centers, does anyone get work helping people fix their academic or business reports in English? I'm very curious if people are ...
@Helena Lin Thanks for your advice. I've visited Vietnam several time and am impressed by the young students there. But I still have no idea of the general situation. But Vietnam looks to be growing and changing. Read More
english work by VanRoss
I've already asked this. I'm going to try asking a different way: Beyond teaching English in schools or centers, does anyone get work helping people fix their academic or business reports in English? I'm very curious if people are ...
@Helena Lin Perhaps. In Japan, where I currently reside, having post-graduate academic credentials means one can get paid rather well for this sort of thing. But there may be less post-graduate work in Vietnam, less appreciation for credentials, ... Read More
english work
I've already asked this. I'm going to try asking a different way: Beyond teaching English in schools or centers, does anyone get work helping people fix their academic or business reports in English? I'm very curious if people are ... Read More
making a small business in HCMC by VanRoss
Anyone made a small business in VN? How'd that go? Advice? Warnings?
@KimNguyen99 Thanks. I think these are very good points to keep in mind. Read More
marriage requirements by VanRoss
Hello folks. I am not understanding the marriage requirements for a U.S. citizen to a Vietnamese. Can someone help? I'm going to copy below what I found supposedly from the U.S. HCM consulate site. I understand 4 and 5, but am baffled by 6. 6 ...
@kooler42 I'm really sorry to hear that. Read More
marriage requirements by VanRoss
Hello folks. I am not understanding the marriage requirements for a U.S. citizen to a Vietnamese. Can someone help? I'm going to copy below what I found supposedly from the U.S. HCM consulate site. I understand 4 and 5, but am baffled by 6. 6 ...
@senwl Very helpful. Yes. I've found recently that it is a bit simpler and the vital statistics isn't always needed. I'll probably pay a lawyer for help, as silly as that may sound to some. It's piece of mind. And, I am in and out of ... Read More
making a small business in HCMC by VanRoss
Anyone made a small business in VN? How'd that go? Advice? Warnings?
@Kim Nguyen Don't quit!!!! Read More
marriage requirements by VanRoss
Hello folks. I am not understanding the marriage requirements for a U.S. citizen to a Vietnamese. Can someone help? I'm going to copy below what I found supposedly from the U.S. HCM consulate site. I understand 4 and 5, but am baffled by 6. 6 ...
@eodmatt Thanks. I'm in touch with a lawyer in HCMC these days. Just a little help negotiating the process! Thailand was a dream of simplicity. But my GF is happier anyway with the idea of doing it in Vietnam. Yes, at least in Vietnam the ... Read More
making a small business in HCMC by VanRoss
Anyone made a small business in VN? How'd that go? Advice? Warnings?
@SimonLee Good points to keep in mind. I'm torn between the desire to start something and the reality that I know nothing about business and have never done anything before. Perhaps I need some partners to share ideas and risk. I have ideas for ... Read More
marriage requirements by VanRoss
Hello folks. I am not understanding the marriage requirements for a U.S. citizen to a Vietnamese. Can someone help? I'm going to copy below what I found supposedly from the U.S. HCM consulate site. I understand 4 and 5, but am baffled by 6. 6 ...
right. yes. Thailand is OK. But the Vietnamese government got involved here. There may be some human trafficking issue. But I also wonder if one corrupt government usurping another's right to create graft and bureaucracy could be the issue :) Read More
marriage requirements by VanRoss
Hello folks. I am not understanding the marriage requirements for a U.S. citizen to a Vietnamese. Can someone help? I'm going to copy below what I found supposedly from the U.S. HCM consulate site. I understand 4 and 5, but am baffled by 6. 6 ...
There can only be one answer! :) Read More
marriage requirements by VanRoss
Hello folks. I am not understanding the marriage requirements for a U.S. citizen to a Vietnamese. Can someone help? I'm going to copy below what I found supposedly from the U.S. HCM consulate site. I understand 4 and 5, but am baffled by 6. 6 ...
@colinoscapee I contacted them too. I talked to several people. It doesn't matter now as this is the answer I got. I got this from one of the services to which you refer as well. Read More
marriage requirements by VanRoss
Hello folks. I am not understanding the marriage requirements for a U.S. citizen to a Vietnamese. Can someone help? I'm going to copy below what I found supposedly from the U.S. HCM consulate site. I understand 4 and 5, but am baffled by 6. 6 ...
@colinoscapee I wish the situation were different as negotiating the Vietnamese system really depresses me. But this comes from several law firms specializing in this in Thailand. You know if they could make a buck helping me, they would. I take it ... Read More
marriage requirements by VanRoss
Hello folks. I am not understanding the marriage requirements for a U.S. citizen to a Vietnamese. Can someone help? I'm going to copy below what I found supposedly from the U.S. HCM consulate site. I understand 4 and 5, but am baffled by 6. 6 ...
By the way, some of the requirements for Vietnam might have changed a bit too - as they always are, no doubt. Read More
marriage requirements by VanRoss
Hello folks. I am not understanding the marriage requirements for a U.S. citizen to a Vietnamese. Can someone help? I'm going to copy below what I found supposedly from the U.S. HCM consulate site. I understand 4 and 5, but am baffled by 6. 6 ...
@colinoscapee I got this in email correspondences from three law firms in Bangkok, including Siam International, which had previously offered the most specific program for assisting marriages. They had even offered me a quote before backtracking. ... Read More
marriage requirements by VanRoss
Hello folks. I am not understanding the marriage requirements for a U.S. citizen to a Vietnamese. Can someone help? I'm going to copy below what I found supposedly from the U.S. HCM consulate site. I understand 4 and 5, but am baffled by 6. 6 ...
eodmatt I am told by Thai legal firms that marriage of non-resident Vietnamese in Thailand is no longer possible. If anyone has information to the contrary, I would like to hear it. This is bad news indeed. Read More
Shipping Container Homes by -JohnD-
We are thinking about buying some land and building a home out of used shipping containers. To that end, we would like to ask the collective a few questions: 1) Do you know if there are any of these already built in Vietnam? If so, where are ...
sounds cool! Would love to know how this goes!!!! Read More
Teaching English in Danang by Lizzie54
I will be doing a TEFL course in HCM in October and was thinking of teaching in Danang afterwards. Could anyone tell me if English teaching jobs are plentiful there e.g in secondary schools - state or private, I have two degrees as well. Many ...
This forum makes Da Nang look like a nightmare for a serious experienced teacher. Is it really that bad? Read More
New laws about foreigners bank accounts by cabraman
Does anybody know how the new banking laws for foreigners operate? I,m under the impression that we can now move cash in and out of accounts overseas with no problem. Have I got that right? It,s only a very recent law change.
@cabraman That is helpful and interesting... Read More
New laws about foreigners bank accounts by cabraman
Does anybody know how the new banking laws for foreigners operate? I,m under the impression that we can now move cash in and out of accounts overseas with no problem. Have I got that right? It,s only a very recent law change.
sounds like a mess. I just want to be able to transfer small amounts once in a while. How do companies pay suppliers for imports? What if you want to make a small business importing something? What if you need materials from abroad? Read More
making a small business in HCMC
Anyone made a small business in VN? How'd that go? Advice? Warnings? Read More
New laws about foreigners bank accounts by cabraman
Does anybody know how the new banking laws for foreigners operate? I,m under the impression that we can now move cash in and out of accounts overseas with no problem. Have I got that right? It,s only a very recent law change.
In Japan, I just go into a machine a push some buttons and the money goes to my U.S. account. This I used to pay debts and monthly CC stuff. IN Vietnam, sounds like a hard process. Read More
expat marrying in Vietnam/family reactions/skipping traditions by VanRoss
Hello, I'm going to ask one of those questions that you may have heard a thousand times. Still, I'd like some up-to-date personal narratives or advice from experience: I'm wondering if it's possible or common to have the Vietnamese ...
@gobot Not a bad suggestion. Hmm...I'm almost going to quote Tolstoy here... Read More
moving to work in Vietnam by VanRoss
I'm going to take another stab at getting advice from people about this. I realize I'm going over well-trod ground with this topic. I'm considering a move to Vietnam at some point. I like the country but have only been there over the ...
@Souett Thanks. I may PM you with a question or two. I appreciate the thoughtful post. Read More
expat marrying in Vietnam/family reactions/skipping traditions by VanRoss
Hello, I'm going to ask one of those questions that you may have heard a thousand times. Still, I'd like some up-to-date personal narratives or advice from experience: I'm wondering if it's possible or common to have the Vietnamese ...
@70 years old Japan sure has changed. No forced marriages these days. But Vietnam may be now like Japan was decades back. I'm not sure if saying "confucianism is the influence" is a lazy charge. There are some commonalities in Asia ... Read More
expat marrying in Vietnam/family reactions/skipping traditions by VanRoss
Hello, I'm going to ask one of those questions that you may have heard a thousand times. Still, I'd like some up-to-date personal narratives or advice from experience: I'm wondering if it's possible or common to have the Vietnamese ...
@tonydeclercq I think it's always a good idea to wait. Time is important. We have to know what our relationships are. I live in a different Asian country and probably 50% of the married people I know are unhappy. It may be the same every where, ... Read More
moving to work in Vietnam by VanRoss
I'm going to take another stab at getting advice from people about this. I realize I'm going over well-trod ground with this topic. I'm considering a move to Vietnam at some point. I like the country but have only been there over the ...
@an0932121399 Thanks! At my age, I have to consider a few things before making a move. However, I like Vietnam very much. HCS especially. Though, I still haven't travelled to so many places around VN. But HCMC is very friendly. Read More
New laws about foreigners bank accounts by cabraman
Does anybody know how the new banking laws for foreigners operate? I,m under the impression that we can now move cash in and out of accounts overseas with no problem. Have I got that right? It,s only a very recent law change.
@THIGV Thanks for the details. It sounds a little tricky. In Japan, I buy stuff every month with my CC and pay it by moving money around. I suppose one can get a VN CC and at least by some things that way. There are some things from abroad you ... Read More
New laws about foreigners bank accounts by cabraman
Does anybody know how the new banking laws for foreigners operate? I,m under the impression that we can now move cash in and out of accounts overseas with no problem. Have I got that right? It,s only a very recent law change.
I can't imagine any of this is true. But I don't live there. Read More
New laws about foreigners bank accounts by cabraman
Does anybody know how the new banking laws for foreigners operate? I,m under the impression that we can now move cash in and out of accounts overseas with no problem. Have I got that right? It,s only a very recent law change.
@panda7 It may be necessary, some day, to move some money out of VN. There is no way? Or, it's difficult? Or, you have to use a service rather than a bank? No VNese banks allow it? How about foreign banks operating in VN? Is it prohibitively ... Read More
New laws about foreigners bank accounts by cabraman
Does anybody know how the new banking laws for foreigners operate? I,m under the impression that we can now move cash in and out of accounts overseas with no problem. Have I got that right? It,s only a very recent law change.
@colinoscapee Yeah. But I might move over there and work there. I'm not sure. If I change, and my income changes, I won't be able to keep things moving out of Japan forever. I've time to consider it. However, VN seems like many ... Read More
New laws about foreigners bank accounts by cabraman
Does anybody know how the new banking laws for foreigners operate? I,m under the impression that we can now move cash in and out of accounts overseas with no problem. Have I got that right? It,s only a very recent law change.
@colinoscapee I live in Japan. I manage to keep lots of stuff going by being able to freely pay bills abroad. I can see living in VN is a challenge. I'm thinking of moving over there, but I don't know how I'd manage to keep accounts: ... Read More
New laws about foreigners bank accounts by cabraman
Does anybody know how the new banking laws for foreigners operate? I,m under the impression that we can now move cash in and out of accounts overseas with no problem. Have I got that right? It,s only a very recent law change.
@colinoscapee The way around it please...I'm not sure I can put everything "in place" in one lifetime! Read More
New laws about foreigners bank accounts by cabraman
Does anybody know how the new banking laws for foreigners operate? I,m under the impression that we can now move cash in and out of accounts overseas with no problem. Have I got that right? It,s only a very recent law change.
So, you cannot live in Vietnam and transfer money out of the country? - to pay debts, credit card, student loans. etc.? That seems like a pretty fundamental hinderance to fulfilling basic needs. Read More
moving to work in Vietnam by VanRoss
I'm going to take another stab at getting advice from people about this. I realize I'm going over well-trod ground with this topic. I'm considering a move to Vietnam at some point. I like the country but have only been there over the ...
Thanks NoFluxGiven! This is the kind of thing that is very hard to figure out without having lived in VN. If you asked me what's a good salary in Japan, I would have to say it depends on a lot of things. If you're 25 with B.A. and a ... Read More
moving to work in Vietnam by VanRoss
I'm going to take another stab at getting advice from people about this. I realize I'm going over well-trod ground with this topic. I'm considering a move to Vietnam at some point. I like the country but have only been there over the ...
@NoFluxGiven "Imagine if you were the Syrians trying to seek refuge in Europe or the U.S." Yes. I am lucky indeed. My ancestors also suffered towards my gain. It's definitely a lucky thing to have choices. I'm not sure I'm ... Read More
moving to work in Vietnam by VanRoss
I'm going to take another stab at getting advice from people about this. I realize I'm going over well-trod ground with this topic. I'm considering a move to Vietnam at some point. I like the country but have only been there over the ...
@NoFluxGiven I do feel lucky, even while being the complainer that I am. There is one thing about which I disagree: If I leave the Japanese system, it's possible the hole from which I escape will close up behind me. I know people that left easy ... Read More
marriage requirements by VanRoss
Hello folks. I am not understanding the marriage requirements for a U.S. citizen to a Vietnamese. Can someone help? I'm going to copy below what I found supposedly from the U.S. HCM consulate site. I understand 4 and 5, but am baffled by 6. 6 ...
@colinoscapee Thanks! I'll check it out! Read More
marriage requirements by VanRoss
Hello folks. I am not understanding the marriage requirements for a U.S. citizen to a Vietnamese. Can someone help? I'm going to copy below what I found supposedly from the U.S. HCM consulate site. I understand 4 and 5, but am baffled by 6. 6 ...
Has anyone done that? Sounds too easy! It would be great to have the Vegas style option! Read More
moving to work in Vietnam by VanRoss
I'm going to take another stab at getting advice from people about this. I realize I'm going over well-trod ground with this topic. I'm considering a move to Vietnam at some point. I like the country but have only been there over the ...
@cossmo thanks for the input. The money might be similar proportionally speaking but, what you have to do for it is likely much different. Plus, once you step out of each respective country, your Japanese savings is likely to get you much further. ... Read More
marriage requirements by VanRoss
Hello folks. I am not understanding the marriage requirements for a U.S. citizen to a Vietnamese. Can someone help? I'm going to copy below what I found supposedly from the U.S. HCM consulate site. I understand 4 and 5, but am baffled by 6. 6 ...
@GOBOT That's very helpful. I talked to a lawyer who also conveyed information that sounded different. This records document does, indeed, at the moment, seem to be unnecessary. I'm not sure about the lawyer I spoke to. I think your ... Read More
Cafe in HCMC by tintinmiami2013
Hello, I love going to cafe shop around HCMC. If you know of any tasty or unique looking cafe shop, feel free to recommend. Thanks, Tin Tin
I went to Cafe Anh frequently when I was in HCM. If you are near Ben Thanh the it's convenient. Nice atmosphere. Good coffee. Great coconut milk. And, I really liked the wanton soup. Read More
moving to work in Vietnam
I'm going to take another stab at getting advice from people about this. I realize I'm going over well-trod ground with this topic. I'm considering a move to Vietnam at some point. I like the country but have only been there over the ... Read More
marriage requirements by VanRoss
Hello folks. I am not understanding the marriage requirements for a U.S. citizen to a Vietnamese. Can someone help? I'm going to copy below what I found supposedly from the U.S. HCM consulate site. I understand 4 and 5, but am baffled by 6. 6 ...
@THIGV Thanks also for your contribution here. These kinds of thread will always be resources for others. So I don't feel too badly about the mundanity! :) Read More
marriage requirements by VanRoss
Hello folks. I am not understanding the marriage requirements for a U.S. citizen to a Vietnamese. Can someone help? I'm going to copy below what I found supposedly from the U.S. HCM consulate site. I understand 4 and 5, but am baffled by 6. 6 ...
@jpbsimpson Thanks for posting a very thorough explanation of your experience. Others in the thread have also been very helpful. This is an issue that probably gets raised in lots of forums but I still think the thread is bound to help others down ... Read More
marriage requirements by VanRoss
Hello folks. I am not understanding the marriage requirements for a U.S. citizen to a Vietnamese. Can someone help? I'm going to copy below what I found supposedly from the U.S. HCM consulate site. I understand 4 and 5, but am baffled by 6. 6 ...
I meant in VN. Japan is Japan. Thanks for the link. I've also been here quite a while. In VN, perhaps there is a faster way. I know Japan well. No bending the rules here! But my ward office can provide the paper. They did have trouble ... Read More
marriage requirements by VanRoss
Hello folks. I am not understanding the marriage requirements for a U.S. citizen to a Vietnamese. Can someone help? I'm going to copy below what I found supposedly from the U.S. HCM consulate site. I understand 4 and 5, but am baffled by 6. 6 ...
Thanks. Yes. It was very confusing asking them for this paper. I'm not actually getting it now but I needed a translator for the Japanese ward office to ask. At first they refused because they didn't understand what I was asking for. ... Read More
marriage requirements by VanRoss
Hello folks. I am not understanding the marriage requirements for a U.S. citizen to a Vietnamese. Can someone help? I'm going to copy below what I found supposedly from the U.S. HCM consulate site. I understand 4 and 5, but am baffled by 6. 6 ...
Japanese foreign residents can obtain a document from their local ward office stating that there is no record of marriage in that ward. Whether this will satisfy Vietnamese officials, I don't know . But it's good to know my obscure question ... Read More
marriage requirements by VanRoss
Hello folks. I am not understanding the marriage requirements for a U.S. citizen to a Vietnamese. Can someone help? I'm going to copy below what I found supposedly from the U.S. HCM consulate site. I understand 4 and 5, but am baffled by 6. 6 ...
Well. We are not planning to do this tomorrow. I like to know what's ahead of me. In the end, I'd rather pay, even if the price is a little steep, if it'll save me from an tortuous ordeal. I am willing and I'll make inquiries to ... Read More
marriage requirements by VanRoss
Hello folks. I am not understanding the marriage requirements for a U.S. citizen to a Vietnamese. Can someone help? I'm going to copy below what I found supposedly from the U.S. HCM consulate site. I understand 4 and 5, but am baffled by 6. 6 ...
Searching the web, I have seen people suggest that they got married in VN without the vital statistics document. That's what baffles me. Unless it's just not true. Read More
marriage requirements by VanRoss
Hello folks. I am not understanding the marriage requirements for a U.S. citizen to a Vietnamese. Can someone help? I'm going to copy below what I found supposedly from the U.S. HCM consulate site. I understand 4 and 5, but am baffled by 6. 6 ...
Well...maybe there is no reason why I cannot obtain a document from my ward office stating that I am unmarried in Japan. Perhaps it'll do since U.S. states don't issue "non impediment papers" but only "no record found" ... Read More
marriage requirements by VanRoss
Hello folks. I am not understanding the marriage requirements for a U.S. citizen to a Vietnamese. Can someone help? I'm going to copy below what I found supposedly from the U.S. HCM consulate site. I understand 4 and 5, but am baffled by 6. 6 ...
@THIGV Thanks. I can imagine. I've been in and out of VN the last few years while myself living in an even more paper-happy society. This problem really bothers me though. I'm actually not a permanent resident I realize - of Japan. Maybe I ... Read More
marriage requirements by VanRoss
Hello folks. I am not understanding the marriage requirements for a U.S. citizen to a Vietnamese. Can someone help? I'm going to copy below what I found supposedly from the U.S. HCM consulate site. I understand 4 and 5, but am baffled by 6. 6 ...
Thanks for all the replies. I feel rather discouraged. It's a bleak situation at the moment. Getting the necessary paperwork seems daunting. Read More
marriage requirements by VanRoss
Hello folks. I am not understanding the marriage requirements for a U.S. citizen to a Vietnamese. Can someone help? I'm going to copy below what I found supposedly from the U.S. HCM consulate site. I understand 4 and 5, but am baffled by 6. 6 ...
Sorry. I made a mistake. I'm not a permanent resident yet. I can apply if I want. I thought it was automatic after ten years but I have to apply. Hmm...this leaves me in no-man's land. Actually, succeeding in getting permanence is possible ... Read More
marriage requirements by VanRoss
Hello folks. I am not understanding the marriage requirements for a U.S. citizen to a Vietnamese. Can someone help? I'm going to copy below what I found supposedly from the U.S. HCM consulate site. I understand 4 and 5, but am baffled by 6. 6 ...
I mean some professional service in Vietnam probably exists. Read More
marriage requirements by VanRoss
Hello folks. I am not understanding the marriage requirements for a U.S. citizen to a Vietnamese. Can someone help? I'm going to copy below what I found supposedly from the U.S. HCM consulate site. I understand 4 and 5, but am baffled by 6. 6 ...
Um: I think you can get a document of non-impedament if you are Japanese. However, this only covers the time I've lived here of course. The only reason I suspect it's possible for a resident is that Japan has large communities of ... Read More
marriage requirements by VanRoss
Hello folks. I am not understanding the marriage requirements for a U.S. citizen to a Vietnamese. Can someone help? I'm going to copy below what I found supposedly from the U.S. HCM consulate site. I understand 4 and 5, but am baffled by 6. 6 ...
Yes. I'm a permanent resident. Hmm... I suppose I can get from Japan. Will they accept it in VN? Simple solution! Thanks! I wonder if that will work. It will have to be translated from Japanese. I have to question whether the Japanese government ... Read More
marriage requirements by VanRoss
Hello folks. I am not understanding the marriage requirements for a U.S. citizen to a Vietnamese. Can someone help? I'm going to copy below what I found supposedly from the U.S. HCM consulate site. I understand 4 and 5, but am baffled by 6. 6 ...
I live in Tokyo, btw. Read More
marriage requirements by VanRoss
Hello folks. I am not understanding the marriage requirements for a U.S. citizen to a Vietnamese. Can someone help? I'm going to copy below what I found supposedly from the U.S. HCM consulate site. I understand 4 and 5, but am baffled by 6. 6 ...
@THIGV Thanks! Hmmm... I've no resources in the States. Haven't been there in decades. Don't really know anyone there anymore. That's not the answer I hoped for. Thanks. Good info. I don't live in VN. But I was interested in ... Read More
marriage requirements by VanRoss
Hello folks. I am not understanding the marriage requirements for a U.S. citizen to a Vietnamese. Can someone help? I'm going to copy below what I found supposedly from the U.S. HCM consulate site. I understand 4 and 5, but am baffled by 6. 6 ...
Somehow I feel I'm not getting a direct answer here. The people describing the process in this thread have done it? Or are speculating? Read More
marriage requirements by VanRoss
Hello folks. I am not understanding the marriage requirements for a U.S. citizen to a Vietnamese. Can someone help? I'm going to copy below what I found supposedly from the U.S. HCM consulate site. I understand 4 and 5, but am baffled by 6. 6 ...
I've no intention of moving to the States. I'm only interested in marriage requirements in VN. Honesty, I haven't maintained much there, even while I realize the legalities. Thanks so much for responding. I'm still unclear about 6. ... Read More
marriage requirements by VanRoss
Hello folks. I am not understanding the marriage requirements for a U.S. citizen to a Vietnamese. Can someone help? I'm going to copy below what I found supposedly from the U.S. HCM consulate site. I understand 4 and 5, but am baffled by 6. 6 ...
I've lived abroad for decades. Before that, lived all over the place. You're saying to get married in VN you need to get a document from some or various Vital Statistic offices in the U.S.? Or, do they accept it from the Foreign country in ... Read More