Laurent futur Nha Trang
French looking for information about Vietnam
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French
Lives in Nha Trang, Khánh Hòa
Speaks Français, anglais, portugais
Registration: 04 December 2016
USB driver out of order - looking for store in Saigon. by Laurent futur Nha Trang
Hello everyone,One of my USB drives seems to be out of order. I'd really like to recover the data on it...I know the area of Saigon where there are IT repair stores, but I'd appreciate it if anyone has a specific store to recommend for ...
@Aidan in HCMC Thanks a lot. I will try or a handy friend will try. I will share my experience here after that.Thanks again.Laurent Read More
USB driver out of order - looking for store in Saigon. by Laurent futur Nha Trang
Hello everyone,One of my USB drives seems to be out of order. I'd really like to recover the data on it...I know the area of Saigon where there are IT repair stores, but I'd appreciate it if anyone has a specific store to recommend for ...
@Aidan in HCMC Thanks a lot for your very interesting answer. Unfortunately, I am not handy at all :-)I tried different repair shops in the specialized ward of Saigon : they all refused politely to give attention to this problem. Read More
USB driver out of order - looking for store in Saigon.
Hello everyone,One of my USB drives seems to be out of order. I'd really like to recover the data on it...I know the area of Saigon where there are IT repair stores, but I'd appreciate it if anyone has a specific store to recommend for ... 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 ...
A basic tip for anyone with connection issues:Always include the elementary step of clearing your cache & cookies.In the android Chrome browser, I have fixed some persistent connection problems by totally uninstalling ... 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 ...
A basic tip for anyone with connection issues:Always include the elementary step of clearing your cache & cookies.In the android Chrome browser, I have fixed some persistent connection problems by totally uninstalling updates to ... 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 ...
A basic tip for anyone with connection issues: Always include the elementary step of clearing your cache & cookies. In the android Chrome browser, I have fixed some persistent connection problems by totally uninstalling updates to the app and ... 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 ...
Greetings,Error message when I try to connect to official website for asking for new eVisa.In September, I made the operation from the same smartphone : no problem.Thanks in advance for your help (I need to ... 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 ...
Greetings,Error message when I try to connect to official website for asking for new eVisa.In September, I made the operation from the same smartphone : no problem.Thanks in advance for your help (I need to enter Vietnam 10 January). ... 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 ...
Greetings,Error message when I try to connect to official website for asking for new eVisa.In September, I made the operation from the same smartphone : no problem.Thanks in advance for your ... 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 ...
Greetings,Error message when I try to connect to official website for asking for new eVisa.In September, I made the operation from the same smartphone : no problem.Thanks in advance for your help (I need to enter Vietnam ... 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 ...
Greetings,Error message when I try to connect to official website for asking for new eVisa.In September, I made the operation from the same smartphone : no problem.Thanks in advance for your help (I need to enter Vietnam 10 ... 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 ...
Greetings,Error message when I try to connect to official website for asking for new eVisa.In September, I made the operation from the same smartphone : no problem.Thanks in advance for your help (I need to enter Vietnam 10 ... 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 ...
Greetings,Error message when I try to connect to official website for asking for new eVisa.In September, I made the operation from the same smartphone : no problem.Thanks in advance for your help (I need to enter Vietnam 10 January). Read More
Best Banks For Resident Expats cf Agribank Problems by john10168
i am sure this is a frequent topic, but in searches, i am getting results that are almost ten years old; and in any case, this is a topic where the answers and experiences change.Up to recently, while i had a working AU debit card for all my daily ...
@Laurent futur Nha Trang My experience on the Visa cards has been similar but not exactly the same. When my TRC ran out Standard Chartered Bank cancelled my card (they told me well in advance they would be doing it) I can still do transactions on my ... Read More
Best Banks For Resident Expats cf Agribank Problems by john10168
i am sure this is a frequent topic, but in searches, i am getting results that are almost ten years old; and in any case, this is a topic where the answers and experiences change.Up to recently, while i had a working AU debit card for all my daily ...
Hi everybody,I am French and I live (around 7 months/year) in Vietnam with tourist visas. I had until four bank accounts in Vietnam (I mean : in four different banks).Little by little, I have been denied the right to open saving accounts. Recently, ... Read More
Open saving account with tourist visa... by Laurent futur Nha Trang
Hi everybody,I am French and I live (around 7 months/year) in Vietnam with tourist visas. I had until four bank accounts in Vietnam (I mean : in four different banks).Little by little, I have been denied the right to open saving accounts. Recently, ...
Thank you OB. I am aware it's the consequence of law change a couple years ago, but until July this year I have been able to open new saving accounts in one of my vietnamese banks, so I wonder if it's still possible elsewhere:-)About Timo, it was ... Read More
Open saving account with tourist visa...
Hi everybody,I am French and I live (around 7 months/year) in Vietnam with tourist visas. I had until four bank accounts in Vietnam (I mean : in four different banks).Little by little, I have been denied the right to open saving accounts. Recently, ... Read More
Evisa after Tet 2023? by narcrepellant2525
What is response time from immigration department for evisa?
Very quickly for me too : I asked for eVisa on Friday 3 February at the end of of afternoon: I got the eVisa on last Tuesday (7 February). Read More
One month in Philippines (simcard, Grab, fees at ATM, etc ). by Laurent futur Nha Trang
Hello everyone, I will be traveling for the first time (from Vietnam) for a month in the Philippines very soon. I have a few practical questions please :-) - what is the most appropriate telephone company for a sim card valid for one month, with a ...
@bigpearl I see now that for free withdrawals with HSBC, you need both an HSBC account and an HSNC ATM. Virtually all banks offer free ATM withdrawals under those conditions and HSBC is not unique. -@danfinnIn French forum, I have been told that ... Read More
One month in Philippines (simcard, Grab, fees at ATM, etc ). by Laurent futur Nha Trang
Hello everyone, I will be traveling for the first time (from Vietnam) for a month in the Philippines very soon. I have a few practical questions please :-) - what is the most appropriate telephone company for a sim card valid for one month, with a ...
@Laurent futur Nha Tranghttp://www.hlhuillierpawnshop.com-@danfinnThen, Lhuillier shops are a kind of Western Union with fees cheaper than in ATM ? Good. I have never seen this elsewhere in the world. Really good to know. Read More
One month in Philippines (simcard, Grab, fees at ATM, etc ). by Laurent futur Nha Trang
Hello everyone, I will be traveling for the first time (from Vietnam) for a month in the Philippines very soon. I have a few practical questions please :-) - what is the most appropriate telephone company for a sim card valid for one month, with a ...
True from experience.Cheers, Steve. -@bigpearlThanks for your answer :-)You haven't HSBC account ?On Google Maps, I don't see any HSBC ATM in Downtown Manila. Read More
One month in Philippines (simcard, Grab, fees at ATM, etc ). by Laurent futur Nha Trang
Hello everyone, I will be traveling for the first time (from Vietnam) for a month in the Philippines very soon. I have a few practical questions please :-) - what is the most appropriate telephone company for a sim card valid for one month, with a ...
Hi LaurentRegarding SIM cards Smart or Globe is equal. You can find Grab in large cities. In others you will experiment buses, Jeepneys, taxis and tricycles. Avoid getting cash from ATMs. They will charge you 250P for each transaction of 10000P ... Read More
One month in Philippines (simcard, Grab, fees at ATM, etc ). by Laurent futur Nha Trang
Hello everyone, I will be traveling for the first time (from Vietnam) for a month in the Philippines very soon. I have a few practical questions please :-) - what is the most appropriate telephone company for a sim card valid for one month, with a ...
Hi LaurentRegarding SIM cards Smart or Globe is equal. You can find Grab in large cities. In others you will experiment buses, Jeepneys, taxis and tricycles. Avoid getting cash from ATMs. They will charge you 250P for each transaction of 10000P ... Read More
One month in Philippines (simcard, Grab, fees at ATM, etc ).
Hello everyone, I will be traveling for the first time (from Vietnam) for a month in the Philippines very soon. I have a few practical questions please :-) - what is the most appropriate telephone company for a sim card valid for one month, with a ... Read More
30 Day Tourist VISA now 45 Day (01 Oct)....Question ??? by WiredTight
Hello,I'm a USA citizen, 50+ yrs (currently living in Malaysia) who plans to move to Thailand on 01 October. My original plan was to go the VISA-O route..ie..apply of a 45 day tourist visa, request an extension,, and then request visa 50+ retirement ...
Hi everybody. I plan to enter in Thailand soon with 45 days visa exemption, at a land frontier point (Koh Kong, Cambodia). Will I be asked for a return ticket (air flight ??? bus ?). Thanks in advance :-) Read More
My recent Visa run at VN/CAM border Moc Bai (unvaccinated guys) by SpeedyBuddha
I've done my Visa border run at Moc Bai two days ago, the process was smooth and easy unlike whatever I've been told & read here and there. I'm unvaccinated and that added to my worrisome. I applied for my eVisa online- Aug/22 and received ...
The last time I made a visa run to Mộc Bài was more than 3 years ago :- if you live in Sài Gòn, ít was possible to get a cambodgian visa at cambodgian consulate : it may be loss of time, but less stressful for some ... 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 ...
My E-visa was approved today, within the 3 working days time period promised.Anyone with questions about the simple process, let me know. - @OceanBeach92107Hi OB,When I applied for the eVisa, I have been asked for writing my "full name = ... 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 ...
Good morning,Is rhe number of evisa without interruption limited ? Three times? Four times ? Thanks in advance :-)Laurent Read More
PCR Test for Covid by Swee Loke
Hi all, where can I find the cheapest PCR Test in HCM.? Its for pre-departure purpose. Thanks a million...
I would imagine these are all in Vietnamese...the PCR was in Vietnamese. As to a "QR" I don't carry a 'smart phone' around with me...just my shot card and if necessary when traveling the PCR results. I've had no problems ... Read More
PCR Test for Covid by Swee Loke
Hi all, where can I find the cheapest PCR Test in HCM.? Its for pre-departure purpose. Thanks a million...
There are at least 3 places for one get an ART test in Saigon...District 1, 2 and 7 Medical Centers has service for such. I had two PCR's done within 15 to 20 minutes in District 10 for 300,000, a breeze.In all these places, attestation in ... Read More
PCR Test for Covid by Swee Loke
Hi all, where can I find the cheapest PCR Test in HCM.? Its for pre-departure purpose. Thanks a million...
To the main destinations abroad, antigen rapid test (ART) is as valid as PCR for pre-departure purpose. But it's true that it seems to be impossible to find in Saigon a place doing ART and delivering QR code... Then, no choice except PCR ... Read More
Overstay in Vietnam by jonnysharp6
Hi all Due to the immigration not extending visas or companies not providing TRC's . What are the penalties for not renewing the visa during lockdown? The travel agents and visa agents charge a fortune now for only a 15 day extension visa. One ...
On 21 June I went to the Immigration Office at 254 Nguyen Trai street, District 1 HCMC. I explained to the clerk that my tourist visa had expired the previous day (20 June), that I had a confirmed flight out on 1 July and that I wanted an exit ... 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 ...
In which place do you live please ? Tourist visa ? Did you enter Vietnam before or after 1st March 2020 ? 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 ...
Today, I got one more one-month tourist visa extension from my visa agent in Vung Tau. Same price. 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 am French, living in Vung Tau at the moment. I entered VN before March 2020 with a 3 months tourist (DL) visa that I renewed until now every 3 months (at the beginning) or every month (since November 2020). My visa agent in Vung Tau told me today ... Read More
International clinic in Vung Tau - general doctor - ENT specialist by Laurent futur Nha Trang
Hi everybody, I am french. I am looking for a reliable international clinic in Vung Tau (english Internet site, speaking english doctors, etc.), and more specifically for a general doctor and an ENT specialist. Thanks in advance :-) Laurent
Thanks a lot for your answer. Unfortunately the Internet site of this clinic is only in vietamese. I looked at the list of doctors and it seems there is not ENT specialist... However, I will go there to have more informations. Read More
International clinic in Vung Tau - general doctor - ENT specialist
Hi everybody, I am french. I am looking for a reliable international clinic in Vung Tau (english Internet site, speaking english doctors, etc.), and more specifically for a general doctor and an ENT specialist. Thanks in advance :-) Laurent Read More
Tourist visa to renew in Vung Tau by Laurent futur Nha Trang
Hi, I am in Vung Tau at the moment. I have just renewed my tourist one month visa with a local of Vung Tau : I payed 1,2 millions vnd and it has been very quick (I gave my passport on Monday afternoon and it came back this Wenesday morning). The ...
I meant "visa extension". In may and august, I got a first and a second 3-months extensions of my initial visa. After that, I got one-month extensions every month. I entered in Vietnam in February (with initial 3-months tourist visa). My ... Read More
Tourist visa to renew in Vung Tau by Laurent futur Nha Trang
Hi, I am in Vung Tau at the moment. I have just renewed my tourist one month visa with a local of Vung Tau : I payed 1,2 millions vnd and it has been very quick (I gave my passport on Monday afternoon and it came back this Wenesday morning). The ...
As mentioned above, I asked, and their answer was yes, they took care of all visas. I didn't ask about the fee for each type.Thanks a lot. In May on Danang, I went to police immigration center in order to renew my visa : they told me "only ... Read More
Tourist visa to renew in Vung Tau by Laurent futur Nha Trang
Hi, I am in Vung Tau at the moment. I have just renewed my tourist one month visa with a local of Vung Tau : I payed 1,2 millions vnd and it has been very quick (I gave my passport on Monday afternoon and it came back this Wenesday morning). The ...
This is the most recent stamp in my passport (my husband has an identical one in his passport), issued by Ba Ria-Vung Tau Immigration Office on Aug 10, 2020 and good until Feb 20, 2021. We didn't use any agent, just went directly to the office ... Read More
"A Great Country for Old Men"? by OceanBeach92107
What do you think? [url=https://ampe.vnexpress.net/news/news/vietnam-remains-a-great-country-for-old-men-4215940.html]Vietnam remains a great country for old men - VN Express[/url]
Thailand and Cambodia not in top 10. Mexico, Colomboa and Ecuador in top 10 : fortunately, the insecurity was not a factor of the survey... Read More
Tourist visa to renew in Vung Tau
Hi, I am in Vung Tau at the moment. I have just renewed my tourist one month visa with a local of Vung Tau : I payed 1,2 millions vnd and it has been very quick (I gave my passport on Monday afternoon and it came back this Wenesday morning). The ... Read More
Visa Extension or Visa "Renewal"? by OceanBeach92107
I'm not a visa expert, but I thought perhaps we could have a conversation about the difference between getting a visa extension vs a brand new visa. *As I understand it* (apologies if it's a ramble) Recent restrictions on exiting and ...
They said 2 weeks to get the PP back & I will certainly let you know, its been on my mind that bit as well. As a point to note......to get the extension for 235usd .As promised, this came through yesterday, just gotta go pick up PP, looks like I ... Read More
Visa Extension or Visa "Renewal"? by OceanBeach92107
I'm not a visa expert, but I thought perhaps we could have a conversation about the difference between getting a visa extension vs a brand new visa. *As I understand it* (apologies if it's a ramble) Recent restrictions on exiting and ...
My interest in this plan is to be able to claim to the agency in case of fake. When I will be far of Đà Nẵng, no way. Read More
Visa Extension or Visa "Renewal"? by OceanBeach92107
I'm not a visa expert, but I thought perhaps we could have a conversation about the difference between getting a visa extension vs a brand new visa. *As I understand it* (apologies if it's a ramble) Recent restrictions on exiting and ...
I had a 3 months tourist visa from February to May. In Đà Nẵng, I asked to a agency for a 3 months extension : 320 usd. 15 days after, I get a simple stamp, signed in Hà Nội, with validity until August. Do you ... Read More
Visa Renewal by fionamaluhia
Hi! I just moved here and my visa is about to expire (I ordered it over the summer when I thought I'd be coming here in November instead of January). I'm looking for a place to go in Vietnam where I can renew it without having to buy a bus ...
Sponsored you for a one month extension, ok, or for a three months extension ? Read More
Immigration. District 3 HCM. Visa Extension. by GuestPoster288
Just returned from a trip to get a friends visa extended. Arrived 7.50am, was ushered straight in and seen in 5 minutes by a very polite clerk. She checked all paperwork ( 3 month visa had expired April 10th ) and said to return on May 5th to ...
Can you confirm please he had a tourist visa and no mention of any sponsor in his extension request ? Thanks in advance :-) Laurent Read More
Visa Renewal by fionamaluhia
Hi! I just moved here and my visa is about to expire (I ordered it over the summer when I thought I'd be coming here in November instead of January). I'm looking for a place to go in Vietnam where I can renew it without having to buy a bus ...
No, you go to your Embassy or Consulate General with the completed NA5 form and get them to stamp and sign that they will act as your sponsor for an extension of your visa. You go to the local police and get them to confirm your registration of ... Read More
what to do? covid19 policies make no sense. not sure what to do. by exstam1
i have a one year multi entry visa since i am from the usa. I have been living in vn for 3 months now and i have to do a visa run and i am scared to do it because i am not sure they will let me back in since i am from usa and cases are rising ...
There are two options of medical declaration : - one for people who have entered Vietnam after the deadline ; - one for foreign "residents". I have only tourist visa but I do live in Vietnam (moreover, I am officially tax resident in ... Read More
what to do? covid19 policies make no sense. not sure what to do. by exstam1
i have a one year multi entry visa since i am from the usa. I have been living in vn for 3 months now and i have to do a visa run and i am scared to do it because i am not sure they will let me back in since i am from usa and cases are rising ...
You said " i have been isolating here and don't have the virus and feel fine. I spent a lot of money on food and supplies " : I don't understand why you have been isolated in Vietnam ? I have entered Vietnam the 14th of February ... Read More
what to do? covid19 policies make no sense. not sure what to do. by exstam1
i have a one year multi entry visa since i am from the usa. I have been living in vn for 3 months now and i have to do a visa run and i am scared to do it because i am not sure they will let me back in since i am from usa and cases are rising ...
You said " i have been isolating here and don't have the virus and feel fine. I spent a lot of money on food and supplies " : I don't understand why you have been isolated in Vietnam ? I have entered Vietnam the 14th of February ... Read More
TRC & Visa policies update March 24th, 2020 by Johnny Le Manh Hung
[b]Temporary Residence Card (TRC)[/b] ''TRC policies are back to normal'' _Issuing again new TRC or TRC renewal for all nationalities (labor, investor, spouse). [b]Visa Extension Inside Viet Nam:[/b] _For whom is holding Business ...
Thanks for these informations. I live in Vietnam, but only with tourist visa 3 months... Now, Visa on arrival has been stopped, then how can I do when my current visa will be at the end ? Before, I was practicing visa run or I was travelling in ... Read More
Credit cards for expats in Vietnam by dhan1234
Hi friends , I would like to know that as an expat how difficult is it to get a credit card in Vietnam, I am working in a multinational company , it will be great if anyone shares who already have a credit card from a local vietnemase bank, required ...
By the way, what are the fees when you use your vietnamese bank cards outside of Vietnam ? I have a visa Platinum debit card at Techcombank : fees are very high. Examples : - more than 8% for 50 euros withdrawal in ATM in France !!! - more than 4% ... Read More
Fee with vietnamese debit cart outside of Vietnam by Laurent futur Nha Trang
I heard fee is very high for using vietnamese debit (or credit) card outside of Vietnam (online payment on a foreign site, payment in a store abroad, etc.). What do you think of this ? Do some of you use vietnamese bank card abroad ? What is your ...
It's sure that these fees discourage to use international bank card in order to make our vietnamese money move out of the country. I don't think it's due to vietnamese government. About your way by buying and reselling diamonds, the ... Read More
Fee with vietnamese debit cart outside of Vietnam by Laurent futur Nha Trang
I heard fee is very high for using vietnamese debit (or credit) card outside of Vietnam (online payment on a foreign site, payment in a store abroad, etc.). What do you think of this ? Do some of you use vietnamese bank card abroad ? What is your ...
I also have a Mastercard Card (Black world Elite) in a german bank (N26) (less than 6 euros/month : zero fee when I am not in Euro zone. And with the classic Mastercard in this same bank(free card), it's around 1,5% fee (including currency fee ... Read More
How to pay vietnamese tax on dividends from stock shares ?
I am French. I am retired. I live in Vietnam (with 3 months tourism visa). I have never worked in Vietnam, however I got a vietnamese TIN (tax identification number). I spend all my time in Vietnam, so I am, of course, considered as a non fiscal ... Read More
Opening Bank Account by daftshadow
I know there are already several topics on this but mines a little different situation. I'm looking to relocate to Vietnam for long-term stay specifically in HCMC. Currently I'm in the process looking for an apartment rental for at least a ...
I heard fee is very high for using vietnamese debit (or credit) card outside of Vietnam (online payment on a foreign site, payment in a store abroad, etc.). What do you think of this ? Do some of you use vietnamese bank card abroad ? What is your ... Read More
Fee with vietnamese debit cart outside of Vietnam by Laurent futur Nha Trang
I heard fee is very high for using vietnamese debit (or credit) card outside of Vietnam (online payment on a foreign site, payment in a store abroad, etc.). What do you think of this ? Do some of you use vietnamese bank card abroad ? What is your ...
With my Techcombank, with Visa Platinum, the fee will be over 4% (without including ATM fee in case of withdrawal). It is very high... It's the reason why I am looking for other experiences. Thanks in advance. Read More
Fee with vietnamese debit cart outside of Vietnam
I heard fee is very high for using vietnamese debit (or credit) card outside of Vietnam (online payment on a foreign site, payment in a store abroad, etc.). What do you think of this ? Do some of you use vietnamese bank card abroad ? What is your ... Read More
Invitation mail : real entry date and theoric entry date
Yes, by "invitation mail", I meant "approval letter" ("lettre d'invitation" in french language). Thanls a lot :-) Read More
Invitation mail : real entry date and theoric entry date
One little question about invitation mail, whatever it's about airport entry or land frontier entry : is this a problem if the real entry date happens several days after the first day of the period mentionned in the invitation mail ? I think the ... Read More
Transferring Money INTO Vietnam by mtgmike
I've seen a lot of posts by people trying to get money out of Vietnam, I've got a few questions for those of you that have transferred money in. I posted yesterday about buying some land, this is related to that but it's about the ...
Humm... There's no doubt about transferring to another own vietnamese account. I have also made this many times. But this fact isn't not a sign that it's possible to transfer to another foreigner... We need someone gives experience of ... Read More
Transferring Money INTO Vietnam by mtgmike
I've seen a lot of posts by people trying to get money out of Vietnam, I've got a few questions for those of you that have transferred money in. I posted yesterday about buying some land, this is related to that but it's about the ...
Hello, You said vietnamese nationals cannot transfer money to a foreigner's account (vietnamese account) whereas foreigners can transfer money from their vietnamese accounts to vietnamse accounts of vietnamese nationals . But is it possible for ... Read More
Foreigners can buy an Apartment but can not rent it ? by eileengu
I just read an article that says "#3 Buy a house or an apartment as an individual Foreign nationals who are residents in Vietnam can also buy dwelling houses without forming a legal entity. However, as an individual, you can only purchase a ...
You are speaking about a big fee and a bad exchange rate. How much exactly ? For which amount to transfer ? In which vietnamese bank ? Read More
Issues with Transferwise by def1412
I initiated a transfer from my US bank to Vietcombank using transferwise. After issues with the swift code (bank provided it with a space) and getting that resolved, it took several days and nothing happened. I called transferwise in US and was ...
With some bank, it's not possible to transfer directly to any bank in the world. For example, last year I opened an account in a german eBank (N26) and it wasn't possible to transfer directly to my vietnamese account. So I used Transferwise ... Read More
Personal income tax for retired people - documents required. by Laurent futur Nha Trang
Hello everybody, For the retired people in Vietnam, what are the documents required by vietnamese personal income tax office to register them ? Thanks in advance :-) Laurent
I am in Vietnam. French PIT office doesn't care about visa. French PIT office wants my TIN. And impossible to get a TIN with vietnamese PIT office... Read More
Personal income tax for retired people - documents required. by Laurent futur Nha Trang
Hello everybody, For the retired people in Vietnam, what are the documents required by vietnamese personal income tax office to register them ? Thanks in advance :-) Laurent
France is one the countries in the world with the heaviest taxes upon capital gains and dividends. Read More
Personal income tax for retired people - documents required. by Laurent futur Nha Trang
Hello everybody, For the retired people in Vietnam, what are the documents required by vietnamese personal income tax office to register them ? Thanks in advance :-) Laurent
To sum up (because it's very complicated to detail with all the cases) : - the double for the capital gains. - five times more for the dividends. Read More
Personal income tax for retired people - documents required. by Laurent futur Nha Trang
Hello everybody, For the retired people in Vietnam, what are the documents required by vietnamese personal income tax office to register them ? Thanks in advance :-) Laurent
herb, what you have just said is certainly right... for australian citizens. I am french and there is a treaty about taxes between France and Vietnam. The taxes upon capital gains in France have to be payed in Vietnam. It's super clear. ... Read More
Personal income tax for retired people - documents required. by Laurent futur Nha Trang
Hello everybody, For the retired people in Vietnam, what are the documents required by vietnamese personal income tax office to register them ? Thanks in advance :-) Laurent
Diazo, I agree with you about the good interest rate returned by some countries. But there are some exceptions : for instance it was a very good option to put your money in Brazil recently with rate of 15% a year during 25 years. Now the brazilian ... Read More
Personal income tax for retired people - documents required. by Laurent futur Nha Trang
Hello everybody, For the retired people in Vietnam, what are the documents required by vietnamese personal income tax office to register them ? Thanks in advance :-) Laurent
Diazo, I think you are speaking about restrictions only for American citizens. Now, all the bank in the world are afraid of fines of American administration and they treat differently American customers. For instance, I know the case of a person ... Read More
Personal income tax for retired people - documents required. by Laurent futur Nha Trang
Hello everybody, For the retired people in Vietnam, what are the documents required by vietnamese personal income tax office to register them ? Thanks in advance :-) Laurent
Special thanks again to senwl. His informations are exactly what I was looking for :-) About the first clause, I have understood a 3 months tourist visa can be not enough, but what about the the third clause ? The third clause seems to be very easy ... Read More
Personal income tax for retired people - documents required. by Laurent futur Nha Trang
Hello everybody, For the retired people in Vietnam, what are the documents required by vietnamese personal income tax office to register them ? Thanks in advance :-) Laurent
ahah, you are a funny guy Diazo :-) Thanks for the moral lesson but I don't need it : - I always follow strictly the laws, and specially the double treaty tax between France and Vietnam ; - I always payed all taxes I had to pay. Until now I ... Read More
Personal income tax for retired people - documents required. by Laurent futur Nha Trang
Hello everybody, For the retired people in Vietnam, what are the documents required by vietnamese personal income tax office to register them ? Thanks in advance :-) Laurent
For vietnamese authorities it's clear I am not resident : I have only tourist visa. But for french personal income tax office I am resident in Vietnam because I live in Vietnam more than 6 months a year (and the center of my ... Read More
Personal income tax for retired people - documents required. by Laurent futur Nha Trang
Hello everybody, For the retired people in Vietnam, what are the documents required by vietnamese personal income tax office to register them ? Thanks in advance :-) Laurent
I spend 10 months a year in Vietnam. Then, for french autorithies there isn't problem : I am resident in Vietnam although I have only tourist visa in Vietnam. For the private pension for example, french retired people don't have to pay ... Read More
Personal income tax for retired people - documents required. by Laurent futur Nha Trang
Hello everybody, For the retired people in Vietnam, what are the documents required by vietnamese personal income tax office to register them ? Thanks in advance :-) Laurent
The double treaty tax between France and Vietnam is very clear : about my shares incomes in France, I have to pay taxes in Vietnam because I live in Vietnam 10 months a year. But if I don't show my vietnamese fiscal registration, french tax ... Read More
Personal income tax for retired people - documents required. by Laurent futur Nha Trang
Hello everybody, For the retired people in Vietnam, what are the documents required by vietnamese personal income tax office to register them ? Thanks in advance :-) Laurent
I have some income in France (shares) but I don't want to pay taxes in France because I live in Vietnam. I prefer to pay them in Vietnam. For that, french tax office wants me to show my fiscal registration in Vietnam. Read More
Personal income tax for retired people - documents required. by Laurent futur Nha Trang
Hello everybody, For the retired people in Vietnam, what are the documents required by vietnamese personal income tax office to register them ? Thanks in advance :-) Laurent
My question is : For the retired people in Vietnam (I mean foreigners without job in Vietnam ; I know people working in Vietnam are automatically registered at the tax office by their employers) , what are the documents required by vietnamese ... Read More
Personal income tax for retired people - documents required. by Laurent futur Nha Trang
Hello everybody, For the retired people in Vietnam, what are the documents required by vietnamese personal income tax office to register them ? Thanks in advance :-) Laurent
For different reasons (fiscal optimisation, etc.), it's better for me to be registered at the vietnamese personal tax income office. I know it would be possible for me not to be registered at this office without any problems with vietnamese ... Read More
Personal income tax for retired people - documents required.
Hello everybody, For the retired people in Vietnam, what are the documents required by vietnamese personal income tax office to register them ? Thanks in advance :-) Laurent Read More