paulmsn
American expat in Vietnam
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Speaks English, Norwegian
Registration: 17 November 2016
Using a bike rather than a Motorbike in a major city? by Dannyroc3
Does anyone have experience using a bike rather than a Motorbike?I'd like to know how effective they are in a place Like HCMC or congested areas.With all the hassle and expense of getting a motorbike, why don't more people use Bikes to get around?I ...
I rode a bicycle in District 1 for about a year before I finally tried a moto. A bicycle was doable, although on the busier multi-street intersections you could get jammed up in the middle for a while in the traffic jams. It's a little bit easier ... Read More
Visas To Enter Vietnam by Aidan in HCMC
***(IMPORTANT! Due to current covid measures, check with Vietnam Immigration Authority to confirm current availability and lengths of validity)***List of the Visas types from Vietnamese Immigration ...
@OceanBeach92107 United's travel-ready center just informed me of this requirement, so I came to expat.com to see if there was any more info. There's a three-day window -- I have to wait a couple days before I am allowed to use the pre-arrival ... Read More
Visas To Enter Vietnam by Aidan in HCMC
***(IMPORTANT! Due to current covid measures, check with Vietnam Immigration Authority to confirm current availability and lengths of validity)***List of the Visas types from Vietnamese Immigration ...
@Aidan in HCMCNational Web Portal on Immigration Read More
Visas To Enter Vietnam by Aidan in HCMC
***(IMPORTANT! Due to current covid measures, check with Vietnam Immigration Authority to confirm current availability and lengths of validity)***List of the Visas types from Vietnamese Immigration ...
@OceanBeach92107You misunderstand -- I was only supplying the data point that they did charge $50 for a 90-day, multiple-entry visa. The poster Lennerd reported above that they received a 7-week multiple-entry visa for $25. I was going to try an ... Read More
Visas To Enter Vietnam by Aidan in HCMC
***(IMPORTANT! Due to current covid measures, check with Vietnam Immigration Authority to confirm current availability and lengths of validity)***List of the Visas types from Vietnamese Immigration ...
I just applied for a 90 day visa and tried to pay, but I tried to pay with a card I was just approved for which has a temporary expiration date until I register it. The site rejected it and brought me back to the application page with my info still ... Read More
debit card use by lord enki
any forum members have information on debit card use @ the bank?tried to use my foreign debit card @ at the teller station in Vietcombank and was told that the process will not be allowed any longer. have been doing this for @ least a year and now ...
I've been here 8 years and the only bank i've found that doesn't charge the local fee (20k-60K) per withdrawal and doesn't have a withdrawal limit with my UK Visa/Mastercards is VP Bank. Try it and let me know if it works.-@departed00TPBank does not ... Read More
Visas To Enter Vietnam by Aidan in HCMC
***(IMPORTANT! Due to current covid measures, check with Vietnam Immigration Authority to confirm current availability and lengths of validity)***List of the Visas types from Vietnamese Immigration ...
...And a big Thank You for letting us know that changing browsers fixed it!...I am in Vietnam and just applied for a second visa starting in early January. This time I was able to complete the application using my normal browser, so I guess they ... Read More
50 ccm scooter rental in HCMC? by narcrepellant2525
Where I can rent good scooter in HCMC? Thanks
I weigh 84 kg and never had a problem with my Sym 50cc, but I never went to the mountains, either. I did travel many times from HCMC to Tra Vinh, and there are a lot of big bridges on that route. I can't quite get up to the speed limit on the ... Read More
Visas To Enter Vietnam by Aidan in HCMC
***(IMPORTANT! Due to current covid measures, check with Vietnam Immigration Authority to confirm current availability and lengths of validity)***List of the Visas types from Vietnamese Immigration ...
@Aidan in HCMC -- Yeah, I just figured out that that was the problem. I checked the visa status page and the captcha on that page was broken, too, so I figured the problem was not at the site. I tried another browser and it worked ... Read More
Visas To Enter Vietnam by Aidan in HCMC
***(IMPORTANT! Due to current covid measures, check with Vietnam Immigration Authority to confirm current availability and lengths of validity)***List of the Visas types from Vietnamese Immigration ...
I have an interesting problem. The Captcha on the visa application form doesn't work -- it shows a broken page and the words "Text to Identify" instead of an image. Cycling it does not fix the problem. I've gone completely out and ... Read More
Your best culinary memory in Vietnam by Mickael
Hello everyone, As you know, every country has its own flavours and tasting the local cuisine is a great way to discover the culture of a destination. Whether it's a small typical restaurant to taste local dishes, a traditional meal in a local's ...
I like bánh xèo, especially the ones I got from around the corner when I lived in the warrens by Nguyễn Trãi. Other than that, mì xào bò, cơm chiên hải sản and bò kho. Read More
Vietnamese driving license. by bertieboy123
Hello all. What is involved in a foreigner obtaining a Vietnamese drivers license ? I know some will ask why on earth i would want to drive in Vietnam lol :-) But i am married to a Vietnamese lady (Who normally drives me around when in Vietnam) We ...
I never considered a driver's license while in Vietnam because of the horrendous traffic and tiny streets. It took several years before I was even willing to use a moto. But now my friend in Vietnam, where I stay now when I visit, wants to buy a ... Read More
Banks with the largest ATM Withdrawal Limits by GuestPoster2469
Can somebody please tell me which banks offer the highest ATM withdrawal amount (so I can cut down on fees)? My understanding is that the fees I will be charged if I take money out from an overseas debit card are the local bank's ATM fee, a margin ...
When I lived in HCMC, I could get up to 13.000.000 in one transaction from TPBank, with no fee, if I used my CapitalOne 360 Checking debit card, which is not a Visa -- it has a Mastercard two-circle logo, but not the word "Mastercard". Visa ... Read More
how to reject borrowing money by thecoolchazza
I know the topic has been raised that we should never lend money to anyone. But the questions is how to reject and what to do after. btw The amount was only 2 million Dong. Eg: do you reject them and not see them again. ( because of the ...
I haven't lent money since my early 20s. Instead I give it, if I consider it worthwhile, so that I don't have to worry about someone owing me money. It's just money, after all. Read More
Mattress sucks by yamcha
All the mattresses I've used here suck and are hard. I bought an all natural latex queen size Kymdan for 40 mil and it sucks too. People said it's the best sleeping experience you can get but I find it as hard as a rock but still better ...
I just bought an innerspring mattress and it is harder than I prefer, but acceptable. I've slept on it only three times so far, though. It cost about 11.000.000 VND. Read More
VN Foods perhaps Least Appealing to the Western Palate (or Psyche) by Aidan in HCMC
This thread is started for the benefit of new expat arrivals to Vietnam. Welcome, and, BON APPÉTIT!Your pick(s), with a pic(s), of Vietnamese food that would probably be least appealing to a western visitor.Here's two from me.Trứng ...
Nhộng. You can get 'em fried. You can get 'em boiled. You can get 'em battered, sauteed, b-b-q'ed. Yes sirree. Nothing says VN food quite like chrysalis larvae. My first exposure to them was in Saigon. I was complaining about being hungry, ... Read More
When you DO get covid - what's next? by PhilRes
Hey, A friend just emailed me from hotel in HCM, while just visiting Viet this week - symptoms and tested yesterday +. I have no handle on how Viet will deal with that - in a good hotel, says a clinic next door.He not have bad ...
@Brick23 -- No, it's not at all, given the greater likelihood of serious complications with even the latest variants and the possibility of long covid. It is not a good thing to post false Covid information. Read More
Vietnam Reopening for Tourists, With Conditions by OceanBeach92107
The three phase plan for allowing tourists from certain countries to enter Vietnam is now becoming clearer. Tourists will be highly restricted to one of the 5 locales and designated hotels, restaurants and specific activities of their tour ...
I wasn't that impressed with VN's premium economy. The seats are a little bit wider, but that just means wider armrests between passengers. The woman next to me still managed to get her blanket onto my seat, and the space underneath the ... Read More
Washers and Dryers in HCMC by RTLisSB
I've notices a lot of advertisements for good apartments/condos in HCMC have modern washing machines, but no dryers.I take it most people just hang up their clothes to dry? If so, doesn't it take a long time given the humidity?Does anyone on the ...
I translated from the German, since the first washer I encountered with this setting was a German washer. The term is "Kochwäsche" in German. 95-100 degrees C. - @paulmsnTranslate that into English and you get "boil wash" - ... Read More
Vietnam Reopening for Tourists, With Conditions by OceanBeach92107
The three phase plan for allowing tourists from certain countries to enter Vietnam is now becoming clearer. Tourists will be highly restricted to one of the 5 locales and designated hotels, restaurants and specific activities of their tour ...
I get to SFO just after 7 pm if my flight isn't late, but I think there will be a separate line for PE. We'll see. The only review I found online is for business class, so it wasn't much help. - @paulmsnI arrived at the VN checkin about ... Read More
Washers and Dryers in HCMC by RTLisSB
I've notices a lot of advertisements for good apartments/condos in HCMC have modern washing machines, but no dryers.I take it most people just hang up their clothes to dry? If so, doesn't it take a long time given the humidity?Does anyone on the ...
I think "cook wash" is a bad translation of what my washer can do.With only cold water input into the machine, it has a setting as high as 95°c (203°f) for the internal heating function, and then another button set for "intensive wash" and ... Read More
Vietnamese Name order by lightinumbrella4
Hello everyone,I'd like to know how to address a Vietnamese colleague via email when they are using three names? For example: 1Vu name2 name3 . Is the order similar to Chinese when the last name is presented first? For example is VU the ...
Curiously, when I bought a ticket on Vietnam airlines, they asked for middle, first, then last name, which is the order they used on the ticket itself. This caused trouble with crediting miles to Delta. I believe Vietjet asked for ... Read More
Washers and Dryers in HCMC by RTLisSB
I've notices a lot of advertisements for good apartments/condos in HCMC have modern washing machines, but no dryers.I take it most people just hang up their clothes to dry? If so, doesn't it take a long time given the humidity?Does anyone on the ...
When you have a balcony with sun, it's dry in 1 hour..The problem is the washing machines. Most of them here are cold washing machines, and so don't wash well. - @ErikjiAl the washing machines in my apartments (5) could wash with hot water, and two ... Read More
Vietnam Reopening for Tourists, With Conditions by OceanBeach92107
The three phase plan for allowing tourists from certain countries to enter Vietnam is now becoming clearer. Tourists will be highly restricted to one of the 5 locales and designated hotels, restaurants and specific activities of their tour ...
FYI:The flight departs at 11:55 PM (although my flight left 1 hour late).The ticket counters (area 7) don't open up until 3.5 hours before the flight (8:25 PM) and prior to that, the screens above the counters will display another airline's logo, ... Read More
Vietnam Reopening for Tourists, With Conditions by OceanBeach92107
The three phase plan for allowing tourists from certain countries to enter Vietnam is now becoming clearer. Tourists will be highly restricted to one of the 5 locales and designated hotels, restaurants and specific activities of their tour ...
Thanks for that. I usually go premium economy too. What’s the price range like out of SF? I’m from Vancouver, CA. - @aubmush7It cost me $1604 .57 USD for roundtrip in PE, but the price varies, so look for the cheapest days to fly. ... Read More
Vietnam Reopening for Tourists, With Conditions by OceanBeach92107
The three phase plan for allowing tourists from certain countries to enter Vietnam is now becoming clearer. Tourists will be highly restricted to one of the 5 locales and designated hotels, restaurants and specific activities of their tour ...
I just applied for another 1-month e-visa to HCMC in August/September. I hope they start issuing longer visas soon. This time I will try the Vietnam Airlines flight from San Francisco, in premium economy. I hope it is ... Read More
Covid Test For Flight To USA by paulmsn
I may have a situation with my return to the US. The US requires a Covid test within one day of your flight, but my flight leaves at 11:25 pm from Tan Son Nhat, so that may be a problem. Since the test sites I looked into return the ...
@pogiwayne No one asked for my vaccination info when I left on 08 June. I had to show my Covid test info at JAL check-in in Tan Son Nhat and they told me that I would have to show the info again in Tokyo, but no one asked for anything ... Read More
Covid Test For Flight To USA by paulmsn
I may have a situation with my return to the US. The US requires a Covid test within one day of your flight, but my flight leaves at 11:25 pm from Tan Son Nhat, so that may be a problem. Since the test sites I looked into return the ...
@paulmsn Not sure if you have a Vinmec Hospital near you, but they do PCR for 550K, in before 8:00 AM, results by 1:00 PM.My friend did his this morning here in Phu Quoc, at an outlet call S.O.S. Clinic. 740K, in before 11:00 AM, results by ... 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 ...
In America humor is essentially dead, except when aimed at working class whites. Good humor does need a target. In America, political correctness insists that only working class whites can be a target. Utter nonsense. You're basing that ... Read More
Covid Test For Flight To USA by paulmsn
I may have a situation with my return to the US. The US requires a Covid test within one day of your flight, but my flight leaves at 11:25 pm from Tan Son Nhat, so that may be a problem. Since the test sites I looked into return the ...
@paulmsn Not sure if you have a Vinmec Hospital near you, but they do PCR for 550K, in before 8:00 AM, results by 1:00 PM.My friend did his this morning here in Phu Quoc, at an outlet call S.O.S. Clinic. 740K, in before 11:00 AM, results by ... Read More
Covid Test For Flight To USA by paulmsn
I may have a situation with my return to the US. The US requires a Covid test within one day of your flight, but my flight leaves at 11:25 pm from Tan Son Nhat, so that may be a problem. Since the test sites I looked into return the ...
I could go to a cheaper place, then, and get the test done the day before, but I am close to the Family Medical Practice in Thao Dien and for 2.5 million they can give you results by 1 pm if you come before 6 am, or by 7 pm if you come at 8 am, both ... Read More
Covid Test For Flight To USA by paulmsn
I may have a situation with my return to the US. The US requires a Covid test within one day of your flight, but my flight leaves at 11:25 pm from Tan Son Nhat, so that may be a problem. Since the test sites I looked into return the ...
@colinoscapee -- That would work. I'll check -- there is a Family Medical Practice in Thao Dien, where I am staying. They are expensive, but I will check with them tomorrow and see if they can give same-day results. Read More
Vietnam Reopening for Tourists, With Conditions
I may have a situation with my return to the US. The US requires a Covid test within one day of your flight, but my flight leaves at 11:25 pm from Tan Son Nhat, so that may be a problem. Since the test sites I looked into return the ... Read More
What district to stay in HCM? by yudirajput
Hi,I will be arriving to HCM on June 1.I will really appreciate if anyone can advise what district to stay for a week. Preferences will be for somewhere away from night clubs/pubs.Any valuable suggestions/advise will be highly appreciated ...
I lived in Binh Thanh district for several years, in an apartment building directly across the canal from the zoo. I believe there are a couple of hotels nearby, and you could probably get a short -term rental apartment in the ... Read More
Vietnam Reopening for Tourists, With Conditions by OceanBeach92107
The three phase plan for allowing tourists from certain countries to enter Vietnam is now becoming clearer. Tourists will be highly restricted to one of the 5 locales and designated hotels, restaurants and specific activities of their tour ...
I had no problems entering Vietnam from Singapore. The only things needed were my passport and e-Visa. Since Singapore dropped their Covid testing requirement before Vietnam, I didn't need to take any tests. I will have to when I ... Read More
Vietnam Reopening for Tourists, With Conditions by OceanBeach92107
The three phase plan for allowing tourists from certain countries to enter Vietnam is now becoming clearer. Tourists will be highly restricted to one of the 5 locales and designated hotels, restaurants and specific activities of their tour ...
I had no problems entering Vietnam from Singapore. The only things needed were my passport and e-Visa. Since Singapore dropped their Covid testing requirement before Vietnam, I didn't need to take any tests. I will have to when I ... Read More
Current Cell by RTLisSB
Greetings,Can anyone tell me the best way to maintain cell use in VN, i.e., should I buy a new phone when I get to HCMC, or can I just get a new SIM card for my current phone?Cheers!Roger
I have a Mobifone prepay for calls and messages and pay 70,0000/mo for a 6GB data plan. No long-term contract, and the 70,000 each month has pushed the inactive date many years into the future. Read More
Customs, Medications and foods items. by MikeTVN
I couldn't find a post covering this exactly so I will post it. Is there a website to check which meds and food items I can bring like the TSA has? Are there certain non opioid meds I can't bring? I can list them if need be. Also are there any ...
I usually take a blank plastic pill bottle and put all my meds for the trip into it. I was hassled for it once in HKG, and they only said I should keep them in their own labeled bottles next time. On my upcoming trip, I will have ... Read More
Vietnam Reopening for Tourists, With Conditions by OceanBeach92107
The three phase plan for allowing tourists from certain countries to enter Vietnam is now becoming clearer. Tourists will be highly restricted to one of the 5 locales and designated hotels, restaurants and specific activities of their tour ...
Has anyone tried extending their 30-day e-visa? I find that I can only use my miles for a return without a train trip from HND to NRT in Tokyo if I fly on the 15th of June, and my visa expires on the 10th. Thanks, OceanBeach92107, ... Read More
Vietnam Reopening for Tourists, With Conditions by OceanBeach92107
The three phase plan for allowing tourists from certain countries to enter Vietnam is now becoming clearer. Tourists will be highly restricted to one of the 5 locales and designated hotels, restaurants and specific activities of their tour ...
Has anyone tried extending their 30-day e-visa? I find that I can only use my miles for a return without a train trip from HND to NRT in Tokyo if I fly on the 15th of June, and my visa expires on the 10th. Thanks, OceanBeach92107, ... Read More
Vietnam Reopening for Tourists, With Conditions by OceanBeach92107
The three phase plan for allowing tourists from certain countries to enter Vietnam is now becoming clearer. Tourists will be highly restricted to one of the 5 locales and designated hotels, restaurants and specific activities of their tour ...
I received my Vietnam one-month e-visa and have booked a flight to Singapore, then will fly to Vietnam from there. It was difficult finding any flights using AA miles to Saigon in May, and all required a transfer from NRT to HND in Japan, with ... Read More
Vietnam Reopening for Tourists, With Conditions by OceanBeach92107
The three phase plan for allowing tourists from certain countries to enter Vietnam is now becoming clearer. Tourists will be highly restricted to one of the 5 locales and designated hotels, restaurants and specific activities of their tour ...
I applied for a one-year visa at the New York consulate web site and received an automated confirmation by email on 27 March. Today I called the Consulate to ask why there was no response and was told that I can only receive a one-month e-visa ... Read More
Vietnam Reopening for Tourists, With Conditions by OceanBeach92107
The three phase plan for allowing tourists from certain countries to enter Vietnam is now becoming clearer. Tourists will be highly restricted to one of the 5 locales and designated hotels, restaurants and specific activities of their tour ...
Never mind, I found a working online form on the New York Consulate web site. Read More
Vietnam Reopening for Tourists, With Conditions by OceanBeach92107
The three phase plan for allowing tourists from certain countries to enter Vietnam is now becoming clearer. Tourists will be highly restricted to one of the 5 locales and designated hotels, restaurants and specific activities of their tour ...
Hm, I tried to fill out the online form for a loose-leaf visa at the SF Consulate ([link under review] but after I clicked on the "Submit" button, I just got rotating curved arrows next to the button that never stopped. I tried filling ... Read More
Vietnam Reopening for Tourists, With Conditions by OceanBeach92107
The three phase plan for allowing tourists from certain countries to enter Vietnam is now becoming clearer. Tourists will be highly restricted to one of the 5 locales and designated hotels, restaurants and specific activities of their tour ...
Total was $215Thanks a lot. Read More
Vietnam Reopening for Tourists, With Conditions by OceanBeach92107
The three phase plan for allowing tourists from certain countries to enter Vietnam is now becoming clearer. Tourists will be highly restricted to one of the 5 locales and designated hotels, restaurants and specific activities of their tour ...
...Meanwhile I see that the portal for applying online at the San Francisco consulate is back up and running, with 12-month options for US ... Read More
Capital One Bank Card by vastberaden
Does anyone in Saigon use a Capital One debit card? Please share your experiences such as atm fees and surcharges. Thanks, Vast
I used my CapitalOne debit card while in Vietnam. Many of the HCMC bank ATMs charged fees with that card, but a few did not. I was using TPBank when I was living there last year with no fees at either end. Read More
long term tourist visa - retirement by robertbottle30
Okay so here is the 21st of 20 questions. I'm looking to get a tourist retirement visa for the Da Nang area, Is their anybody out there that has a reasonable idea of when Hanoi will be issuing tourist multi-entry visas? I've seen some ...
...Previously as an American you would be eligible for a 1 year tourist visa but now that may no longer be an option...The one-year visa is mentioned on the visa page of the Vietnam Embassy in Washington, DC, but since they really don't have ... Read More
Vietnam Reopening for Tourists, With Conditions by OceanBeach92107
The three phase plan for allowing tourists from certain countries to enter Vietnam is now becoming clearer. Tourists will be highly restricted to one of the 5 locales and designated hotels, restaurants and specific activities of their tour ...
Man this thread has been dead for 10 days. No news is bad news. Only 4 days left to M A R C H 15 I personally don't care about the tourists or their troubles, but I am thinking about traveling Beyond The Border, and that will ... Read More
DAILY LIFE IN VIETNAM DURING COVID-19 PANDEMIC 2020-2021
Funny you should say that its making me look bad, seems to me there are a lot more on here that have a similar attitude about these people & not many with your do goodie posts. It seems to me you have a bias towards their situation which makes ... Read More
DAILY LIFE IN VIETNAM DURING COVID-19 PANDEMIC 2020-2021 by goodolboy
Day 4 self imposed isolation in apartment :- Today the lock down seems to be taking effect Q 12 Tan Thoi Nhat . All big coffee shops, BBQ etc now closed, Some small coffee shops & street eating places still open. Most Supermarkets & street ...
Panic in Saigon now, everybody goes to supermarkets. "Prime Minister: The army is in charge of providing food for the people of Ho Chi Minh City"I went, and it wasn't too busy -- maybe 15-20 people waiting at the grocery stores. I ... Read More
DAILY LIFE IN VIETNAM DURING COVID-19 PANDEMIC 2020-2021 by goodolboy
Day 4 self imposed isolation in apartment :- Today the lock down seems to be taking effect Q 12 Tan Thoi Nhat . All big coffee shops, BBQ etc now closed, Some small coffee shops & street eating places still open. Most Supermarkets & street ...
You dont know them from Adam either or are you speaking from your own experience & are actually one of them? As for bolstering my own position, well I have more than enough money to cover my position though hard work without having to gain ... Read More
Have you received a vaccination for covid yet? How? by Ford Prefect
Hi All: Have any foreigners on this list received a vaccination for corona virus? What was the process? I am in My Tho and it is just an unbelievable hassle to get the form to go receive the vaccine. I have my temporary residence registered, I have ...
An mRNA vaccine after AstraZeneca results in higher efficacy, according to European studies. https://www.nature.com/articles/d41586-021-01805-2 Read More
DAILY LIFE IN VIETNAM DURING COVID-19 PANDEMIC 2020-2021 by goodolboy
Day 4 self imposed isolation in apartment :- Today the lock down seems to be taking effect Q 12 Tan Thoi Nhat . All big coffee shops, BBQ etc now closed, Some small coffee shops & street eating places still open. Most Supermarkets & street ...
Well at up to 25usd an hour teaching English with pretty dubious credentials & dubious spoken English they certainly should have been able to save a few bob. I wonder what they did with it all?How long ago were they making money? A few bob ... Read More
DAILY LIFE IN VIETNAM DURING COVID-19 PANDEMIC 2020-2021 by goodolboy
Day 4 self imposed isolation in apartment :- Today the lock down seems to be taking effect Q 12 Tan Thoi Nhat . All big coffee shops, BBQ etc now closed, Some small coffee shops & street eating places still open. Most Supermarkets & street ...
If you dont have the resources...............living from pay cheque to pay cheque..............dont travel.......simpleI'd call that simplistic. You don't have a clue as to their situation when they arrived here. Read More
DAILY LIFE IN VIETNAM DURING COVID-19 PANDEMIC 2020-2021 by goodolboy
Day 4 self imposed isolation in apartment :- Today the lock down seems to be taking effect Q 12 Tan Thoi Nhat . All big coffee shops, BBQ etc now closed, Some small coffee shops & street eating places still open. Most Supermarkets & street ...
She was doubtful, but seems to think there might be a chance of getting it early.....Even if you can take the second shot early, you really don't want to. The time between shots is based on medical data and designed to maximize efficacy. Now, ... Read More
DAILY LIFE IN VIETNAM DURING COVID-19 PANDEMIC 2020-2021 by goodolboy
Day 4 self imposed isolation in apartment :- Today the lock down seems to be taking effect Q 12 Tan Thoi Nhat . All big coffee shops, BBQ etc now closed, Some small coffee shops & street eating places still open. Most Supermarkets & street ...
The expats interviewed don't seem to be bums, and even plan Bs can go awry. Yes, people should plan ahead carefully, but the truth is that many people don't, maybe the majority, and some don't have the resources to be able to. People ... Read More
DAILY LIFE IN VIETNAM DURING COVID-19 PANDEMIC 2020-2021 by goodolboy
Day 4 self imposed isolation in apartment :- Today the lock down seems to be taking effect Q 12 Tan Thoi Nhat . All big coffee shops, BBQ etc now closed, Some small coffee shops & street eating places still open. Most Supermarkets & street ...
Poor tourists, it's so sad for them :(You seem to be working the sarcasm here. Is that the case?Yes because for me the word "tourists" for foreigners here for two years still makes me laugh. And even more so when a German or a French ... Read More
DAILY LIFE IN VIETNAM DURING COVID-19 PANDEMIC 2020-2021 by goodolboy
Day 4 self imposed isolation in apartment :- Today the lock down seems to be taking effect Q 12 Tan Thoi Nhat . All big coffee shops, BBQ etc now closed, Some small coffee shops & street eating places still open. Most Supermarkets & street ...
The liaison in my building gave me a form to fill out for the second vaccine. She told me it would be eight weeks after the first. I told her that eight weeks after the first one I would already be in the US, but she had me fill it out anyway. ... Read More
Have you received a vaccination for covid yet? How?
You know what you are doing and you know that some screed about "evidence" of Chinese perfidy has nothing to do with "Have you received a vaccination for covid yet?" Your posts should be removed, along with all the posts ... Read More
Have you received a vaccination for covid yet? How?
Maybe the increased traffic to the six hospitals next to the Wuhan Lab were just a coincidence that they happened to be when the lab updated it's security for 1.3 mill and air con 606 mill on the same day they took down the data from their ... Read More
Have you received a vaccination for covid yet? How? by Ford Prefect
Hi All: Have any foreigners on this list received a vaccination for corona virus? What was the process? I am in My Tho and it is just an unbelievable hassle to get the form to go receive the vaccine. I have my temporary residence registered, I have ...
I was lucky enough to receive my first AstraZeneca shot on Monday of this week, I am down in Tra Vinh Province...it was well organized, I am working on a project in Duyen Hai Town. I was registered with the local health authority here and myself ... Read More
Have you received a vaccination for covid yet? How?
“Evidence” might be too strong a word. I remember lots of satellite evidence used to prove WMD before the US Iraq war. Just saying.Maybe the increased traffic to the six hospitals next to the Wuhan Lab were just a coincidence that they ... Read More
Help the poor by nick4946
I would like to make a contribution to help feed the poor in HCMC due to Covid. Does anyone know of a genuine organisation that I could donate to?
Hello. For those who haven't read this article. https://e.vnexpress.net/news/life/trend/free-meals-for-foreigners-wandering-hcmc-4341226.htmlYes, and the bank info to donate is ACB Bank, account number 114543209, name Le thi lan anh. It took ... Read More
DAILY LIFE IN VIETNAM DURING COVID-19 PANDEMIC 2020-2021 by goodolboy
Day 4 self imposed isolation in apartment :- Today the lock down seems to be taking effect Q 12 Tan Thoi Nhat . All big coffee shops, BBQ etc now closed, Some small coffee shops & street eating places still open. Most Supermarkets & street ...
An article about "tourists" who have been stuck in Vietnam (for 1,5 year already): https://e.vnexpress.net/news/travel/stranded-in-vietnam-foreign-tourists-find-silver-lining-4339108.html Poor tourists, it's so sad for them :(You ... Read More
Some Visa Extensions Discontinued by OceanBeach92107
Don't trust ME on this. Contact your own visa agent to discover IF: ...you are in Vietnam from ANY country--on a category DN business visa--and you don't have a legitimate employer with a work permit--you will not be able to do any more ...
My agent told me today that my passport has returned from Immigration, with a visa extension until 12 September. Since that is close to the end of the lockdown, barring another extension, she proposed that they keep the passport and apply for the ... Read More
Projected Date To Reopen VT? by nscprez
Anyone want to speculate which month VT will be open for foreign visitors,? Thank you. Greg
How long is a piece of string :lol:About this long. Always has been, always will be. Read More
Projected Date To Reopen VT? by nscprez
Anyone want to speculate which month VT will be open for foreign visitors,? Thank you. Greg
under current politicization of the virus? 2023 maybe if the world bureaucrats and bureaucrat scientists like Fauci get tuned out and legit science steps in... Middle of next year to filter in to VietnamWhat in your mind is "legit ... Read More
astrazenica vaccine query by andlum777
astrazenica vaccine being rolled out to some schools-any thoughts on it-have heard dubious side effects.
I'm in D2 HCM and still occasionally see the odd street food seller.. So I guess yes to a lesser extent it happens in HCM.Street food seller meaning someone selling people prepared food? That's not as much of a concern to me compared to ... Read More
DAILY LIFE IN VIETNAM DURING COVID-19 PANDEMIC 2020-2021 by goodolboy
Day 4 self imposed isolation in apartment :- Today the lock down seems to be taking effect Q 12 Tan Thoi Nhat . All big coffee shops, BBQ etc now closed, Some small coffee shops & street eating places still open. Most Supermarkets & street ...
This article say 15 more days, to 31 August -- for now, anyway. https://www.channelnewsasia.com/asia/vietnam-ho-chi-minh-city-covid-19-movement-curbs-2110411 Read More
astrazenica vaccine query by andlum777
astrazenica vaccine being rolled out to some schools-any thoughts on it-have heard dubious side effects.
You mentioned it was in Ha Noi, last time I looked Ha Noi is in Viet Nam and this thread is about Viet Nam. So not sure what point you were trying to make.I didn't make a point, I asked questions about the situation in HCMC. I was wondering if ... Read More
astrazenica vaccine query by andlum777
astrazenica vaccine being rolled out to some schools-any thoughts on it-have heard dubious side effects.
Nothing will change until people stop breaking the restrictions. Things like this dont help Early market I still can't figure out why these checkpoints are not operating 24-hours a day.That is in Hanoi. Is there indication that it is happening ... Read More
astrazenica vaccine query by andlum777
astrazenica vaccine being rolled out to some schools-any thoughts on it-have heard dubious side effects.
That is in Hanoi. Is there indication that it is happening here, too? Does it spread by word of mouth? I guess commerce will not be denied.Maybe check which forum you are posting on before replying.I'm responding directly to your post in this ... Read More
astrazenica vaccine query by andlum777
astrazenica vaccine being rolled out to some schools-any thoughts on it-have heard dubious side effects.
Nothing will change until people stop breaking the restrictions. Things like this dont help Early market I still can't figure out why these checkpoints are not operating 24-hours a day.That is in Hanoi. Is there indication that it is happening ... Read More
astrazenica vaccine query by andlum777
astrazenica vaccine being rolled out to some schools-any thoughts on it-have heard dubious side effects.
Updates for An Phu next round of vaccinations due to start tomorrow, but the vsccine being offered is the Chinese Sinopharm variety.I'd choose to wait if there were a likelihood of a higher-rated vaccine in the near future. Read More
astrazenica vaccine query by andlum777
astrazenica vaccine being rolled out to some schools-any thoughts on it-have heard dubious side effects.
More Vietnamese will be vaccinated, and the more infections there will be, because if you ask them, they are convinced vaccine prevents contamination. So logically they will be less careful after their shot of astra.You're making a prediction ... Read More
Some Visa Extensions Discontinued by OceanBeach92107
Don't trust ME on this. Contact your own visa agent to discover IF: ...you are in Vietnam from ANY country--on a category DN business visa--and you don't have a legitimate employer with a work permit--you will not be able to do any more ...
No, I'm in Saigon, but my agent explained the Hanoi situation to me when HCMC Immigration temporarily chose not to process applications at the end of June and we were considering sending my application to Hanoi Immigration. She wanted me to ... Read More
Won't be long till the tourists are back in Vietnam. by mikedylan2001
Looks like Vietnam will go the way of many other countries in the not too distant future. Fully vaccinated tourists to be allowed in after a seven day hotel quarantine. This measure will protect people from the disease as well as protect tourist ...
...I spent the afternoon googling "french victories" it came back with "dont you mean retreats?" :cool:False meme. Read More
Won't be long till the tourists are back in Vietnam. by mikedylan2001
Looks like Vietnam will go the way of many other countries in the not too distant future. Fully vaccinated tourists to be allowed in after a seven day hotel quarantine. This measure will protect people from the disease as well as protect tourist ...
https://e.vnexpress.net/news/news/hcmc-nearly-out-of-allocated-covid-19-vaccine-doses-4337584.html RickNow HCMC has gotten 600,000 more doses from the Pasteur ... Read More
DAILY LIFE IN VIETNAM DURING COVID-19 PANDEMIC 2020-2021 by goodolboy
Day 4 self imposed isolation in apartment :- Today the lock down seems to be taking effect Q 12 Tan Thoi Nhat . All big coffee shops, BBQ etc now closed, Some small coffee shops & street eating places still open. Most Supermarkets & street ...
Yes, but everyone's normal temperature is different. 100 F would have me laying in bed. 98.5 F is slight but noticeable. Read More
DAILY LIFE IN VIETNAM DURING COVID-19 PANDEMIC 2020-2021 by goodolboy
Day 4 self imposed isolation in apartment :- Today the lock down seems to be taking effect Q 12 Tan Thoi Nhat . All big coffee shops, BBQ etc now closed, Some small coffee shops & street eating places still open. Most Supermarkets & street ...
Added again. The tenderness in my shoulder has grown into pain 18 hours later, but no more than I experienced from my last flu shot. It didn't stop me from sleeping. The elbow and wrist still hurt a bit. Temperature is 98.5 F, which is a ... Read More
DAILY LIFE IN VIETNAM DURING COVID-19 PANDEMIC 2020-2021 by goodolboy
Day 4 self imposed isolation in apartment :- Today the lock down seems to be taking effect Q 12 Tan Thoi Nhat . All big coffee shops, BBQ etc now closed, Some small coffee shops & street eating places still open. Most Supermarkets & street ...
Added: I am feeling some tenderness in the area of the shot 9 hours after, but it's not much. My elbow and my wrist, which both have mild arthritis and give me pain sometimes, are hurting a bit. Read More
DAILY LIFE IN VIETNAM DURING COVID-19 PANDEMIC 2020-2021 by goodolboy
Day 4 self imposed isolation in apartment :- Today the lock down seems to be taking effect Q 12 Tan Thoi Nhat . All big coffee shops, BBQ etc now closed, Some small coffee shops & street eating places still open. Most Supermarkets & street ...
No, the testing of BP, pulse and temperature during the interview before the shot. Read More
DAILY LIFE IN VIETNAM DURING COVID-19 PANDEMIC 2020-2021 by goodolboy
Day 4 self imposed isolation in apartment :- Today the lock down seems to be taking effect Q 12 Tan Thoi Nhat . All big coffee shops, BBQ etc now closed, Some small coffee shops & street eating places still open. Most Supermarkets & street ...
They gave us the vaccine at a high school near the edge of my neighborhood. The liaison called my landlord and told him 3 pm instead of 5 and he told me. I guess they wanted to fill a slot. I was the only one she took. I found out when I got ... Read More
DAILY LIFE IN VIETNAM DURING COVID-19 PANDEMIC 2020-2021 by goodolboy
Day 4 self imposed isolation in apartment :- Today the lock down seems to be taking effect Q 12 Tan Thoi Nhat . All big coffee shops, BBQ etc now closed, Some small coffee shops & street eating places still open. Most Supermarkets & street ...
The liaison in my building came this morning to tell me I will get the vaccine later today. From what I could grasp, she is taking several foreigners and it is walking distance away. She gave me a form to fill out, which my friend helped translate. Read More
Some Visa Extensions Discontinued by OceanBeach92107
Don't trust ME on this. Contact your own visa agent to discover IF: ...you are in Vietnam from ANY country--on a category DN business visa--and you don't have a legitimate employer with a work permit--you will not be able to do any more ...
I'm in Saigon. We're the epicentre so it makes sense to me.Actually, I think the difference is that Saigon Immigration either processes the extensions or they don't, while Hanoi actually examines each application and determines whether ... Read More
astrazenica vaccine query by andlum777
astrazenica vaccine being rolled out to some schools-any thoughts on it-have heard dubious side effects.
I received jab yesterday in D2 for 50 group. It was crowded, and I wondered during waiting how likely of getting the virus while getting vaccinated. After prep I asked which vaccine, they told me AZ and Moderna. I asked for Moderna and got. Now I ... Read More
astrazenica vaccine query by andlum777
astrazenica vaccine being rolled out to some schools-any thoughts on it-have heard dubious side effects.
We are in Phu Nhuan ward 10 over 65 done, rest waiting.Phu Nhuan has things done more quickly than other districts because the head of the district pushed for it.Next door put her name down 5 days ago July 31st still waiting.The same for me. Five ... Read More
astrazenica vaccine query by andlum777
astrazenica vaccine being rolled out to some schools-any thoughts on it-have heard dubious side effects.
OK I will be a little more specific, it was a cross pond discussion with people supposedly in the know in the discussion. The subject of the discussion revolved round the UK gove lifting all restrictions on travel from the US to the UK providing the ... Read More
astrazenica vaccine query by andlum777
astrazenica vaccine being rolled out to some schools-any thoughts on it-have heard dubious side effects.
Just watching a program on BBC World news & its discussing the now open travel between US & UK with proof of vaccination even the one shot J & J so that way its ok. But going the other way oh no no if you have had the Astra vaccine & ... Read More
Interested in a free Covid vaccine like Moderna? by PTTL
Hello everyone, USA just sent Vietnam 2 millions Moderna vaccine: https://e.vnexpress.net/news/news/us-sends-vietnam-2-million-covid-vaccine-doses-4305076.html I checked the US Embassy website and it said we're on our own when it comes to ...
...Although the other comments are largely innocuous and only a little dangerous, I would be careful about accepting the jab of a "homemade" vaccine, whether from the 2nd largest economy in the world, from a former superpower, or from the ... Read More
Interested in a free Covid vaccine like Moderna? by PTTL
Hello everyone, USA just sent Vietnam 2 millions Moderna vaccine: https://e.vnexpress.net/news/news/us-sends-vietnam-2-million-covid-vaccine-doses-4305076.html I checked the US Embassy website and it said we're on our own when it comes to ...
To a certain extent I agree with you. The only place where my opinion would differ is the implication that there is equity in the process of "waiting for your turn". The concept of "your turn" is quite relative, ... Read More
Some Visa Extensions Discontinued by OceanBeach92107
Don't trust ME on this. Contact your own visa agent to discover IF: ...you are in Vietnam from ANY country--on a category DN business visa--and you don't have a legitimate employer with a work permit--you will not be able to do any more ...
Long time lurker here. Hi Paul. Not sure what that's about because my own agent has assured me that the visa/extension process is still locked down, which is a relief to me as I have only two days left so your post rather concerned ... Read More
Some Visa Extensions Discontinued by OceanBeach92107
Don't trust ME on this. Contact your own visa agent to discover IF: ...you are in Vietnam from ANY country--on a category DN business visa--and you don't have a legitimate employer with a work permit--you will not be able to do any more ...
Get her to take it to the local ward police where you have been registered and get a copy for you and get them to stamp it, she should have free access to get around the ward if she is the rep for the building, they normally get easy access to get ... Read More
Some Visa Extensions Discontinued by OceanBeach92107
Don't trust ME on this. Contact your own visa agent to discover IF: ...you are in Vietnam from ANY country--on a category DN business visa--and you don't have a legitimate employer with a work permit--you will not be able to do any more ...
My landlord came through -- he knew the woman who is the representative for our building and gave the number to my friend, who will call her tomorrow. She told him she can tell me about the vaccination process. Maybe she can verify my passport ... Read More
Some Visa Extensions Discontinued by OceanBeach92107
Don't trust ME on this. Contact your own visa agent to discover IF: ...you are in Vietnam from ANY country--on a category DN business visa--and you don't have a legitimate employer with a work permit--you will not be able to do any more ...
My agent said she can now process a visa extension. A courier will come pick it up tomorrow, but that creates a quandary -- I was put on the list for a vaccination and I have no idea when that will happen. They will want an ID and I won't have ... Read More
Some Visa Extensions Discontinued by OceanBeach92107
Don't trust ME on this. Contact your own visa agent to discover IF: ...you are in Vietnam from ANY country--on a category DN business visa--and you don't have a legitimate employer with a work permit--you will not be able to do any more ...
My agent said she can now process a visa extension. A courier will come pick it up tomorrow, but that creates a quandary -- I was put on the list for a vaccination and I have no idea when that will happen. They will want an ID and I won't have ... Read More
DAILY LIFE IN VIETNAM DURING COVID-19 PANDEMIC 2020-2021 by goodolboy
Day 4 self imposed isolation in apartment :- Today the lock down seems to be taking effect Q 12 Tan Thoi Nhat . All big coffee shops, BBQ etc now closed, Some small coffee shops & street eating places still open. Most Supermarkets & street ...
Does anyone know if someone published a graph showing HCMC cases only? I'd like to see one.Is this the one? VNExpress Covid graphsYes, the Shift by Day chart on HCMC is the one I wanted. Thanks. It shows the number of new cases each day in ... Read More
Interested in a free Covid vaccine like Moderna? by PTTL
Hello everyone, USA just sent Vietnam 2 millions Moderna vaccine: https://e.vnexpress.net/news/news/us-sends-vietnam-2-million-covid-vaccine-doses-4305076.html I checked the US Embassy website and it said we're on our own when it comes to ...
...I am a Vietnam resident, married to a High School teacher (she's had one jab but not yet a second) ... I am 68 years old, have taught English to hundreds of students over 5 years but cannot get the vaccine...Are you in HCMC? If so, it seems ... Read More
DAILY LIFE IN VIETNAM DURING COVID-19 PANDEMIC 2020-2021 by goodolboy
Day 4 self imposed isolation in apartment :- Today the lock down seems to be taking effect Q 12 Tan Thoi Nhat . All big coffee shops, BBQ etc now closed, Some small coffee shops & street eating places still open. Most Supermarkets & street ...
Does anyone know if someone published a graph showing HCMC cases only? I'd like to see one. Read More