paulmsn
American expat in Vietnam
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511
About me
American
Speaks English, Norwegian
Registration: 17 November 2016
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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