Rick Hayward
American expat in Vietnam
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About me
American
Speaks I am a native English speaker with some ability in Spanish and Korean.
Registration: 13 August 2017
Permanent Residency Card
I have been in Vietnam for 11 years. My Vietnamese wife is now encouraging me to apply for a Permanent Residency Card. I seem to remember that this topic was brought up a year or so ago and the common belief was that it was likely to be unsuccesstul ... Read More
Hi From USA by Dannyroc3
I'm Corp from USA, I think I will travel to VN soon on my first visit. I am considering living there for a while if it works out.In the past, I have been to a number of countries in the military and doing volunteer work through churches. I'm not ...
@Aidan in HCMC I rarely post and I'm not sure of the requirements for posting. Also, the adherence to the law depends on the quality of the school. Some schools do a lot of things under the table which put the teacher at risk. I really don't want to ... Read More
Sending yourself money while in VN by qnbui
So I tried to test send myself money now that I'm living in VN and ran into a couple of hiccups. I had set up accounts with Wise and Share Money. I've never used Wise before but many YouTubers recommend it so I signed up. I've used Share Money ...
I use Vietcombank and I have never been charged any ATM fee except from this new Korean bank, I can't think of the name of it, but it begins with an S and the logo is blue. Read More
Sending yourself money while in VN
@qnbui if your US Bank has Zelle I'll be happy to work with you and exchange some money for you. I have retirement money going into my US Bank and so I frequently exchange for vnd here in Vietnam with several friends. It saves any wire transfer fees ... Read More
Hi From USA by Dannyroc3
I'm Corp from USA, I think I will travel to VN soon on my first visit. I am considering living there for a while if it works out.In the past, I have been to a number of countries in the military and doing volunteer work through churches. I'm not ...
@Dannyroc3 I'm also American and I've been teaching here in Vietnam for 11 years. During the last couple of years there have been a number of upgrades or changes to the work permit requirement for teachers. If you are interested in pursuing it a ... Read More
Covid Vaccine for $100 by sialim
:/ Hello, Xuan Mai hospital in Hanoi are offering Pfizer vaccine for $100. Is this legit? Legal? Or a scam? Thanks Sialim
I can't say whether or not it is a scam, but I can say that my wife and I have both received two shots and paid for nothing. I have never heard of anyone having to pay. You can go on the National Registry website: ... 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 ...
My Vietnamese motorbike license required that I take the test, however, it is good for life. My car license here only required that I produce a valid home country (US) license, however, it expires on your TRC expiration date or your home license ... 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 ...
Are you talking about a motorbike license or a car license? Read More
Cost of cars in Vietnam by vic50
Does anyone here know the cost of a new car in Vietnam. Looking at a 4 door medium sized sedan. What models are available??? What are the costs to run a car and cost of petrol. Registration, government taxes etc Is it best to buy new or second ...
I certainly don't have all the information, but here is what I know first hand. For my motorbike I have only the government required insurance (80K vnd per year), but, it actually does nothing but satisfy the police. I have never been involved ... Read More
Cost of cars in Vietnam by vic50
Does anyone here know the cost of a new car in Vietnam. Looking at a 4 door medium sized sedan. What models are available??? What are the costs to run a car and cost of petrol. Registration, government taxes etc Is it best to buy new or second ...
The smaller cars (sub-compact) are about 350 MN vnd. The nicer ones go for about 1.6 BN vnd. You do save somewhat on the import tax, but, until 31 December the new car tax on foreign cars is reduced by 50%. Other than the tax they aren't any ... Read More
Cost of cars in Vietnam by vic50
Does anyone here know the cost of a new car in Vietnam. Looking at a 4 door medium sized sedan. What models are available??? What are the costs to run a car and cost of petrol. Registration, government taxes etc Is it best to buy new or second ...
You might look at the Toyota Cross. It's a hybrid that just came out this year. They run from about 600 to about 900 million vnd. I opted for a one-year-old Toyota Vios, it's four door but probably a little smaller than what you want. I ... Read More
How to apply for Vietnamese citizenship through Vietnamese wife? by bgee
Hi everyone, The topic pretty much says it all. I am married to a Vietnamese woman and have been living in Vietnam on various visas for about 4 years. I am currently living here on a 5 year marriage exemption visa. I would really love to get my ...
I posted before reading all of the comments and now I can't seem to delete it so I am editing it. Why not just get a 3 year TRC sponsored by your wife and then apply for a PRC? It is neither difficult or expensive. That is what I did. Read More
Will my dream plan work? by GuestPoster908
Let me describe my dream plan, then please tell me if you think it would be possible in VietNam. I'd like to find a long term homebase from which I could travel away to work short contracts elsewhere. I want to move there, with a cat, most ...
That is the reason I said property, not the structure. Property is the land, not the house. And, for me at least, the process was not difficult. Just typical Vietnamese exercises. Read More
Will my dream plan work? by GuestPoster908
Let me describe my dream plan, then please tell me if you think it would be possible in VietNam. I'd like to find a long term homebase from which I could travel away to work short contracts elsewhere. I want to move there, with a cat, most ...
A standard house will run you from about 2.5 billion to about 14 billion vnd. That's the rate for a single-family dwelling, with the cheaper price probably including a house that is not habitable, where you would have to construct your own ... Read More
Wanted: Home-office chair and desk by GuestPoster3640
I am looking for a simple second-hand chair and desk (like pictured) for my home office in any working condition. If you have a spare one, or know where I could get them, please let me know. Preferably close to District ...
Check out the for For Sale in HCMC page. There's always stuff like that for sale there. Read More
I will arriving in mid December ( help ) by FRANK.UK
Hello to you all, my name is Frank. I am in Thailand teaching English, I am looking to teach in Vietnam. If anyone knows o a good apartment or room for rent, I would approach any help.
Traffic is hectic in Vietnam. You should really come here and stay in a temporary place until you find employment and then seek a residence near your employment location. Read More
New members of the Vietnam forum, introduce yourselves here - 2018 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Vietnam forum? Dont know how to start? This thread is for you ;) We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your expat story if you are already living in the country, or to tell us more on ...
There is a Craigslist in Vietnam. I don't know of any apartments like you described within walking distance of a beach. Read More
New members of the Vietnam forum, introduce yourselves here - 2018 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Vietnam forum? Dont know how to start? This thread is for you ;) We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your expat story if you are already living in the country, or to tell us more on ...
I'm unable to find your post on the dentist that you recommended. I am in expat living Ho Chi Minh City and married to a Vietnamese. We want to find a dentist, probably an orthodontist, to provide braces for her. Can you please provide the name ... Read More
New members of the Vietnam forum, introduce yourselves here - 2018 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Vietnam forum? Dont know how to start? This thread is for you ;) We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your expat story if you are already living in the country, or to tell us more on ...
When I tried to transfer my Chinese visa to my new passport they wouldn't do it. They said I needed to carry both passports. I guess I won't be visiting China again. Too much trouble to carry two passports. Read More
New members of the Vietnam forum, introduce yourselves here - 2018 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Vietnam forum? Dont know how to start? This thread is for you ;) We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your expat story if you are already living in the country, or to tell us more on ...
I am "well over" 50 and have been living in Vietnam for 4 years (I now own a residence in HCMC where I have been for 2 years). I am married to a Vietnamese girl much younger than I but we share many of the same philosophies. I am a full ... Read More
New members of the Vietnam forum, introduce yourselves here - 2018 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Vietnam forum? Dont know how to start? This thread is for you ;) We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your expat story if you are already living in the country, or to tell us more on ...
Thanks for the information. I will research it further. All I know is a year or so ago my benefits were suspended because they mailed me some type of written correspondence to my old US address. When I contacted them I told him that I was living ... Read More
New members of the Vietnam forum, introduce yourselves here - 2018 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Vietnam forum? Dont know how to start? This thread is for you ;) We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your expat story if you are already living in the country, or to tell us more on ...
The Asian culture is really anti-sun. Most of the sunscreen products do advertise some sort of whitener. You might want to try "Guardian". It is not a pharmacy in the western sense of the word but it does carry a lot of miscellaneous ... Read More
New members of the Vietnam forum, introduce yourselves here - 2018 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Vietnam forum? Dont know how to start? This thread is for you ;) We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your expat story if you are already living in the country, or to tell us more on ...
Your idea sounds great. As one RVN vet to another you may want to research in to living in Vietnam and maintaining eligibility for drawing federal benefits. It is still considered a "restricted" country by government standards so if you ... Read More
getting a job there as a foreign national by rdoearth
Hello. My name is David and I live currently in Atlanta, Ga. and am interested in possibly moving to Vietnam for a few years... I am engaged to a lovely lady in Ho Chi Minh that I met online three years ago. I have visited her and her country ...
A wedding in Vietnam is very different from the US. You should discuss it in detail with your fiance as I don't think it can be done in 3 months, and I am most sure that you can't have a wedding and get a TRC in that short time. You must ... Read More
getting a job there as a foreign national by rdoearth
Hello. My name is David and I live currently in Atlanta, Ga. and am interested in possibly moving to Vietnam for a few years... I am engaged to a lovely lady in Ho Chi Minh that I met online three years ago. I have visited her and her country ...
I'm not sure if all, but most of the teaching positions do require a Bachelor's degree (in any major). I do know that they all require a TESOL (or equal) certification. As an American you can now get a tourist visa good for multiple entries ... Read More
getting a job there as a foreign national by rdoearth
Hello. My name is David and I live currently in Atlanta, Ga. and am interested in possibly moving to Vietnam for a few years... I am engaged to a lovely lady in Ho Chi Minh that I met online three years ago. I have visited her and her country ...
That is correct, but, for the right person, I have heard of some other options. You also need a TEFL or TESOL Certification. You can get that here or in the States. What is your education level? Read More
getting a job there as a foreign national by rdoearth
Hello. My name is David and I live currently in Atlanta, Ga. and am interested in possibly moving to Vietnam for a few years... I am engaged to a lovely lady in Ho Chi Minh that I met online three years ago. I have visited her and her country ...
I am originally from Virginia. I moved to Vietnam a few years ago and am married to a Vietnamese. If you have any interest in teaching, as a native English speaker, it will be quite easy to find employment and the pay will probably be higher than in ... Read More
Are there any hospitals with NICU facilities in HCMC ? by Alice-mam
Hi, I'm 29 weeks pregnant. I hope to give birth in Ho Chi Minh City. But I have a possibility of threatened premature delivery. Are there any hospitals in HCMC with NICU facilities? Which hospitals would you recommend to give birth in Ho Chi ...
I've been reading through all of your posts concerning OB care. My wife and I are hoping for a child next year so I'm starting to do all of my research now. I would very much like to get some of this information and writing but I can't ... Read More
Are there any hospitals with NICU facilities in HCMC ? by Alice-mam
Hi, I'm 29 weeks pregnant. I hope to give birth in Ho Chi Minh City. But I have a possibility of threatened premature delivery. Are there any hospitals in HCMC with NICU facilities? Which hospitals would you recommend to give birth in Ho Chi ...
I've been reading through the threads of your conversation. I won't take up more time with lengthy explanations however as an who now lives here, 64 years old, I have done considerable research on my own with respect to proper Medical Care. ... Read More
District for Expats? by VictoriaE
Hi, My boyfriend and I will be moving to Ho Chi Min within the next few weeks, for work. Do you guys have any recommendations on what locations are best for social/expat communities? Thank you kindly, Victoria
As already pointed out by another user proximity to your work should be a top consideration in choosing a residence location. The airport area from D 8 is over 1 hour travel even under the best conditions. I might suggest trying to change one of the ... Read More
Live in Ho Chi Minh (Saigon), looking for a job by Valerio de Cinque
Hello, my name is Valerio. I`m italian and I`m looking for a job. I`m in Vietnam since two months. Now I`m leaving in Saigon and I intend to live here for a long period. My main field is Filmmaking since I studied Cinema and Multimedia for 12 years ...
Try Craigslist.com. You can search by job description. Read More
Best ENT Doctor by le_jazz
Hello guys, Any recommendations where I can have my throat check? I have a swollen tonsil for months now, sometimes painful. I've been to different vn hospitals and doctors but none of them really cured me. I even have myself checked with gp in ...
I was seen at FV Hospital by Dr. Nguyen Quang Dai whọ was great. Read More