Vaneric
Canadian expat in Vietnam
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About me
Canadian
Lives in Hoa Thanh, Tây Ninh
Speaks English and little Tieng Viet
Registration: 14 February 2017
Any Table Game Casino in Ho Chi Minh by potomato55
Will like to know is there any Hotels in Ho Chi Minh have Casino with table game?
Siagon Grand Hotel On Dong Khoi had a casino..I'm not sure of the status now. Read More
One way flight into VN by Svho
Anyone have first hand experience flying into VN with one way ticket into the country? Does the government require a return flight or to another destination? I have been there 3 times and a native from Danang. Looking to make a move ...
@Aidan in HCMC I use Eva air from Vancouver, layover in Tiapie a few hours then on to Tan Son Nhut HCMC Read More
One way flight into VN by Svho
Anyone have first hand experience flying into VN with one way ticket into the country? Does the government require a return flight or to another destination? I have been there 3 times and a native from Danang. Looking to make a move ...
@Svho The downside,,one way flights will cost you alot more usually.I had to pay 45 million one way back to Canada once. Round trip ticket cheaper and return date can be changed for a small fee. Check airline for ticket validity. Read More
Trump' Gold Card by THIGV
On CSPAN today Trump announced that he intends to do away with EB-5 visas and replace them with a card in which the prospective immigrant puts up a million dollars rather than skills. These things apparently do not need the approval of Congress ...
5 million plus investments in the USA. Read the fine print. Lol Read More
SIM card registration by GuestPoster0147
Tomorrow I'll have to take my wife to a cell phone store to register her SIM card. For those who did not notice this, all owners of a SIM card that was activated before April 24, 2017 must go to the phone providers store no later than April 24, ...
I have never had that issue with zalo. You need an active sim to get a sms messege to first setup zalo. I use my Canadian number . I can use dual zalo accounts with a Samsung phone. To register a sim take your passport to the appropriate phone ... Read More
5 year family visa exemption by TwinlessTwin
hello, can anyone shed light for me on the process and who I need to see to start with getting this visa extension. I’d like to get it done before leaving if possible. also what documents will I need. thank you as always
Let him download it then Read More
5 year family visa exemption by TwinlessTwin
hello, can anyone shed light for me on the process and who I need to see to start with getting this visa extension. I’d like to get it done before leaving if possible. also what documents will I need. thank you as always
Wedding registration and form NA9. 5 year visa exemption take it to immigration office or an embassy or consulate in your home country dm me with an email address I will send you the document Read More
Respiratory problem for newbies in Vietnam by Dannyroc3
Forgive another post with a "problem" looking for a solution.Earlier I had the rash on my arms which seem to be doing well, I do have another curious health effect which involves chest congestion.It began weeks ago and I attributed to an old Allergy ...
AC causes me some chest congestion. Make sure its not set to cold at night. 25 to 27 degrees is ok for me to sleep. Try it see if it helps you Read More
In-laws family to keep asking for gifts when they never give any by ashtray9
I'm a foreigner son-in-law, my parent-in-laws are very wealthy, with a lot of properties, just in rents that bring them more than 4/5 times more than what I earn. Now every time I travel, I bring gifts for the entire family, fancy bags for ...
My wife is viet as well. We have stopped buying gifts for family members for quite some time now. We do how ever take everyone out for family meals and local trips.Which is much better. No one gets left out unless they do not want to go. If family ... Read More
Ho chi Minh - place with monitor screen by tcempirkova
Hello, my husband and I will be working from Saigon 2.-5. April. We both will work 4pm-11pm (we work in European time).The problem is, that husband needs for his work a computer monitor screen (he is an engineer and needs larger screen than is on ...
Use hdmi into a smart tv . Big screen. Read More
Using Zalo App Outside Vietnam by OceanBeach92107
There is a pretty prevalent rumor floating around that you can only use the Zalo communications app in Vietnam. I have returned to the USA and I'm still using my Zalo account--transferred to my new U.S. cell phone--to communicate with all of ...
@onyekacelestine47 You can not setup Zalo account with a Nigerian phone number. 190 countries on the list. Read More
Using Zalo App Outside Vietnam by OceanBeach92107
There is a pretty prevalent rumor floating around that you can only use the Zalo communications app in Vietnam. I have returned to the USA and I'm still using my Zalo account--transferred to my new U.S. cell phone--to communicate with all of ...
@onyekacelestine47 Read More
Sending a small amount of money to VN by jayrozzetti23
I need to send a mere million vnd to someone in Vietnam. Although I have two local bank accounts in VN, I never bothered to set up the online banking when I was there. Now I'm Cambodia.Anywayz, does anyone have any suggestions. I suppose I could ...
Setup your online banking . I have no issues moving money around VN and getting paid back right into my bank account at Sacom. So simple to pay people and services. I can even send money From Canada to my Sacom account. Just a few clicks and ... Read More
Shipping personal items from Canada by GuestPoster9544
Hello,I don't usually post but I am at a loss. I have a computer and camera and some clothing. I need to send it from Canada and I am so scared. I sent a breast pump for my wife and customs took the item and demanded a 100 person tax and storage ...
Paying for excess baggage on the plane is allways better in the long run. Your stuff arrives with you. Camera and computer equipment can go on as carryon baggage. Read More
Qatar airways Immigration section by Earlyant
I took the first flight with Qatar airways at 08:00. Destination Ho Chi Minh city via Doha. I proceeded to walk towards the bag drop off desk, but was guided by a staff member to one of the terminals. I was not in the best of moods, as due to ...
@Earlyant I travelled on a one way ticket on ANA . They didnt understand a VEC either. They tried to deny me my flightI said VEC good for one yearI just signed a waiver . Problem solved but one hour of wrangling with the checkin staff Read More
Using Zalo App Outside Vietnam by OceanBeach92107
There is a pretty prevalent rumor floating around that you can only use the Zalo communications app in Vietnam. I have returned to the USA and I'm still using my Zalo account--transferred to my new U.S. cell phone--to communicate with all of ...
Open app go to setting and setup new phone number verify with sms Should be easy enough 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 ...
Who cares about quarantine. I havent been able to see my viet family and friends for nearly 20 months now. As soon as i can fly, I come to my second home one way. Read More
Register phone number for bank in Vietnam from overseas by mikedylan2001
Would this be possible? Get friend in Vietnam to send me Vietnamese SIM card overseas then I put it in my phone here? Would I be able to activate the SIM card from overseas? I need to register my new phone number with the bank as old one has run out.
I enquired about using vietel to roam in other asian countries. It cost a lot of money upfront. Unless your a fortunate soul to pay your phone bill post pay monthly on a ctedit card. Sim not work overseas or outside of vietnam Read More
New in country Visa portal
New in country visa procural The portal offers other expat needs also https://vietnaminsider.vn/what-you-need-to-know-about-visas-in-vietnam-and-how-to-get-it/ https://evisa.xuatnhapcanh.gov.vn/web/guest/home Read More
Pay for quarantine now makes sense by SteinNebraska
https://tuoitrenews.vn/news/business/20200904/vietnam-plans-to-reopen-air-routes-to-6-intl-destinations-in-midseptember/56563.html Discussion of opening up air routes to non-citizens effective September 15.
I have read on fb groups it costs as much as 150 usd a day depending on star level of the hotel. 1500 usd for 14 days for regular hotel That includes food and testing. Read More
Vietnam allowing international flights starting September 1st, 2020? by zeubie
Hi Everyone, A Vietnamese friend of mine in Da Nang sent me the following article today: https://baodive.com/thoa-thuan-hop-tac-ve-giam-ngheo-ben-vung-duoc-ky-ket.html It is in Vietnamese, but I used Google to read the English translation. It ...
The Key word is May resume flights http://news.chinhphu.vn/Home/First-intl-commercial-flights-may-be-resumed-since-midSeptember/20208/41391.vgp Read More
Can a foreigner travel by motorbike to Saigon by I do believe
Can a foreigner travel by motorbike to Saigon from Tay Ninh to renew visa without trouble at checkpoints ? April 16th
Not sure why they tell you to go to Siagon. Last time I Restamped was in Tay Ninh city. I have a house with my wife in Hòa Thanh. Only took a few days to get passport back stamped. 10 usd 220k at that time. Immigration lady was nice. No tea ... Read More
Visa Extension During COVID-19 Virus Crisis by OceanBeach92107
As has already been discussed in other threads, an in-country extension of a tourist or business visa might be the best option for some people at this time. BEWARE: If someone offers you information regarding a SIX MONTH "visa" extension, ...
Never have had an issue in Tay Ninh city for Vec. But I'm in and out of vietnam as much as possible. I'm to young for retirement 10 years to go 😂 Read More
Can a foreigner travel by motorbike to Saigon by I do believe
Can a foreigner travel by motorbike to Saigon from Tay Ninh to renew visa without trouble at checkpoints ? April 16th
You might be able to get it done in Tay Ninh from a travel agency. Not sure if that's possible. Tay Ninh must have visa agents. Vec done at immigration in Tay Ninh city. I do mine there. I'm in Hòa Thành when I'm in Vietnam. Read More
Visa Extension During COVID-19 Virus Crisis by OceanBeach92107
As has already been discussed in other threads, an in-country extension of a tourist or business visa might be the best option for some people at this time. BEWARE: If someone offers you information regarding a SIX MONTH "visa" extension, ...
Immigration office is the best option still for Restamping a vec 10 USD + paperwork submitted. Other visas requirements not sure. Can not see govt charging more Read More
Foreigner Married to Vietnamese National: Visa Options? by I do believe
I have just married a Vietnamese woman and currently am on a 3 month tourist visa. Can anyone clarify what I have to do or can do Visa wise?
You can get restamped at an immigration office any province,with paperwork before 180 days 10 usd or equivlent vnd Not sure how many times you can get restamped without exiting the country I have only restamped passport once since having a ... Read More
Coronavirus - forced fever check by condo admin by Jurassic
Hello, all, Sorry to make my first post an unpleasant one. I received this email today from the apartment property management company (HCMC D2) and I am shocked and more than a little worried about potential for Kafkaesque insanity. Has anyone ...
Now they say the virus possibly was from the weapons biological center 258 meters from Wuhan market Read More
Advice needed - UK visitor visa for VN girlfriend by Redmundial
Hey guys So I want to take my girlfriend of 2 years to the UK to visit my family in June. Just for 10 days. One of the requirements is she needs a letter from her longterm employer stating she has the time off and will return to that job. The only ...
Yes i see. At the time i was doing my gfs Documents. She only had a part time family job. I wrote that in her application. I also wrote she was coming to meet my parents which were to old to travel to Vietnam. We have been together happily for ... Read More
Advice needed - UK visitor visa for VN girlfriend by Redmundial
Hey guys So I want to take my girlfriend of 2 years to the UK to visit my family in June. Just for 10 days. One of the requirements is she needs a letter from her longterm employer stating she has the time off and will return to that job. The only ...
Has she asked her employer for time off and a letter We used a notarized letter of guarantee in our application for my then viet gf to visit Canada. We got a 6 months visa and then married in Canada. 2007. Canada has an in country spousal ... Read More
Marriage to a Vietnamese citizen by PsiCorps
Hi all, my girlfriend is a nurse working for the state in Vietnam. She has informed me that if we legally marry she cannot remain in employment as a nurse. As I understand it the same would apply if we were to live together without marrying. She now ...
Maybe in spirit. But no laws were broken. Just provide all documents and letters of guarantee. Things maybe different now. We have been happily married for 12 years. No regretts Our method was followed from a informative Consulate employee To ... Read More
Marriage to a Vietnamese citizen by PsiCorps
Hi all, my girlfriend is a nurse working for the state in Vietnam. She has informed me that if we legally marry she cannot remain in employment as a nurse. As I understand it the same would apply if we were to live together without marrying. She now ...
Translation of documents is cheap in hcm. We got my wifes paperwork done at the peoples committee for her visitor visa and immigration to Canada. Very reasonable cost. I married my wife in Canada Read More
Cost of smart phone by Malcolmleitrim
I will be spending most of the winter in Vietnam and I want to buy a smart phone specifically for use there. I was originally intending to buy one on arrival in Vietnam and sign up to a package, but some people tell me that electronic gadgets are ...
Get a Samsung global phone. All bands all frequencies inside. I got my s8 from a Samsung store. Alittle expensive but well worth the investment. Read More
Information on opening a cafe in Vietnam by EddieteachesSAT
Hi All, I would like to open a cafe with a Vietnamese friend and wanted some information on how to establish such a business. It would be a joint ownership (50/50) between the two of us. I want to know what licenses , work permits, etc that I ...
I heard somewhere foriengers can own only own 49% of a Vietnam business if in a partnership. I may be wrong though. I to want to open a business eventually in Tay Ninh. We are still in discussion mode. Read More
Opening savings account in Vietnam by Lanna Prince
I have tried to update myself on the current rules for opening a savings account in a Vietnam bank. A number of forums about bank accounts are dated--I am sure rules have changed. Despite the fact many retirees are living in Vietnam, is it true ...
I have never had any issues either with Sacom Bank in Tay Ninh. There are some taxes and service fees I get hit with using international bank wire service ie swift but it's much simpler then carrying a large amount of cash going through ... Read More
Huge DROP In Cost of Living by OceanBeach92107
(I'm in Đà Nẵng, but I think my experience probably holds true across all of Việt Nam) In one day, my rent dropped ₫2,000,000, my hotel room size tripled (with an extra bed!), my seaview became totally unobstructed ...
The Tflat app is good also. Available on Google play https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.vn.dic.e.v.ui Read More
Marrying Vietnamese woman by GertrudeW
I am seeking advice. A very good family friend met Vietnamese girl (he is 58 she is 28) online. He travels to Vietnam regularly & has many expat friends. They have tried to warn him. He sends lots of money, sometimes $500 per week. Within a year ...
Get a dna test of the baby before you end up with a lifetime of unnecessary expenses. Some relationships do work.i have been married 10 years to a Viet women. My wife is a traditional viet, with a genuine family. Read More
Does anyone else have complications during the visa check in VN? by Vette Moto
By complications, I mean standing there having the officer either ask many questions and/or have periods of long silence (4-7 minutes) where the officer sits and looks around while holding my passport/visa. Getting through customs is quite similar ...
They now ask me for my flight boarding pass from the last leg of my journey to Vietnam. Usually Taipei. I got a look at the computer screen. Its running xp and slow, maybe that is the general delay, waiting to connect to immigration server. Never ... Read More
Canadian moving to Vietnam(HCMC) looking to learn Vietnamese by CanadianChris
Hey everyone, I am moving to Ho Chi Minh City this November and I am looking to rent a fairly nice apartment near a school where I am able to learn Vietnamese. Any help and suggestions will greatly be appreciated, I hope to make some new friends ...
As my visits to vietnam increase i see your point very clearly. Many are genuine but there definitely lots of spiders climbing around. Lol Read More
Hotels Now Demand Bills Prepaid at Checkin
I never have had any issue like this before But i generally stay in higher rated hotels and pay by visa. I will see next week I will be in HCMC for a few days. Let you know Read More
Need someone who can install a clean OS on a smartphone
You can also do a factory reset. Go to settings But you will lose any data on the phone Read More
Need someone who can install a clean OS on a smartphone
I use Odin to flash Android. If your a newbie to flashing search out xda website for you make and model. You should be able to find a link to your version of a software Read More
The Postal Service in VN by maximus0760
I think that people here do not get much mail through the post. I have lived with my mother in law for one month and I have never seen a postman. I am waiting for some important correspondence from my bank in Europe. How probable is it that it ...
I use Fedex it reliable. Just make sure you have phone numbers on waybills and on package for them to call when they deliver Read More
Cost of constuction for a house? by Saigon Visitor
Does anyone have good information on the cost of construction in HCMC or Bien Hoa? I have land (with a single floor home) in Bien hoa. It is 6m x 33m on a busy street. I want to remove that house and build: a basement (below ground), ground floor, ...
Thanks for your reply to our questions. Regards Read More
Cost of constuction for a house? by Saigon Visitor
Does anyone have good information on the cost of construction in HCMC or Bien Hoa? I have land (with a single floor home) in Bien hoa. It is 6m x 33m on a busy street. I want to remove that house and build: a basement (below ground), ground floor, ...
We are looking to build a modern house in Hoa Thanh Tay Ninh. Already have the land. Land was brick fenced and backfilled 2015. What we are looking for is a reputable architect/ general contactor to manage the job from start to finish. Does anyone ... Read More
getting married in vietnam by anavrin1004
hello, can my girlfriend and I get married in vietnam without any hustle? like here in the philippines, if u wnt to get married quickly and hustle-free, you can go to manila city hall and everything will be process within the day. Is there ...
I brought my fiance to Canada on a visitor visa. We got married in Vancouver and applied for her perm residence here.Very simple no hassle. Perm residence took 18 months. She is a happy Canadian citizen now. Read More
saving in dollars by gunner10
HI We have been living in HCMC just over 9 months and want some advice in terms of converting dong into dollars and best saving options out there. Not looking at investing but a savings option only in dollars. Any advice would be helpful .
I mainly wire money before we come to Vietnam. No customs hassles and no chance to get ripped off carrying large sums of money in my daily travels in Vietnam. I as of yet I dont need to invest money in Vietnam, my investments in Canada are better ... Read More
saving in dollars by gunner10
HI We have been living in HCMC just over 9 months and want some advice in terms of converting dong into dollars and best saving options out there. Not looking at investing but a savings option only in dollars. Any advice would be helpful .
I was in Tay Ninh province for a family visit this year. I wanted to open a savings account so I could wire money ahead of my next visit. My Tay Ninh banker suggested we put the account my vietnamese wife's name that way I will pay no tax on the ... Read More
We can't driving a car without Vietnam driver license??? Is that true by Stoney
I heard from people, in Vietnam, even you have a international driving license, you still can not drive a car.....is that true? What about motor bike, what about the tourist?
My information was pulled from A Govt of Vietnam website. Possibly out of date. Im from Canada and not part of an Asean country. I see it makes a difference to be from one of those countries. Rules are constanly being changed and slow to update ... Read More
We can't driving a car without Vietnam driver license??? Is that true by Stoney
I heard from people, in Vietnam, even you have a international driving license, you still can not drive a car.....is that true? What about motor bike, what about the tourist?
For forigner to drive a car or truck in Vietnam, you must be fluent in speaking Vietnamese and be holding a perm resident visa . You must also pass the driving exams. Getting a truck license is a longer process. Hiring a car is cheaper and safer ... Read More