Aidan
@Aidan in HCMC
Canadian expat in Vietnam
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4209
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9
About me
Canadian, In a relationship
Lives in Kiến Giang
Speaks an absolute blue-streak in English. Arabic (haltingly)
Registration: 23 December 2017
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Please explain by callaway4000
I watch many youtube videos of Vloggers in Vietnam and have two questions I don't see covered. What is the situation to drive and rent a scooter? I just read for Canadians the International Drivers license is not accepted? It is in Thailand. But it ...
@callaway4000 Any one can operate an under 90cc motorbike without a license. ... - @brianAFSER73 That's incorrect. The maximum displacement where a license is not required is 50cc. - @Aidan in HCMCHow do you chaps go on with electric bicycles? ... Read More
Please explain by callaway4000
I watch many youtube videos of Vloggers in Vietnam and have two questions I don't see covered. What is the situation to drive and rent a scooter? I just read for Canadians the International Drivers license is not accepted? It is in Thailand. But it ...
@callaway4000 Any one can operate an under 90cc motorbike without a license. ... - @brianAFSER73 That's incorrect. The maximum displacement where a license is not required is 50cc. Read More
Consejo Shores vs. Corozal Town - Which one is better to own? by Suncrave
Hi, I would like your opinion, please. Regardless of the price or size, if there are two lots that are in the same category (oceanfront or non-oceanfront): one is in-town of Corozal and one is CS being 6 miles away from Corozal Town. Which one you ...
@Suncrave Please forgive my manner of approach, for dropping a nonrelated comment here. I'm Chris Morgan, just a guy who got enchanted by a beautiful fascinating woman, and believe me that's you. I tried adding you up as friends but hr won't let me ... Read More
Your Experience With Power Outages by Aidan in HCMC
Well, Oct 5th, and today here in Phu Quoc we experienced our third outage... for the month!Today was for 8 hours, Oct 2nd was for 12.5 hours, and Oct 1st was for 6 hours. Can't wait to hear EVN's proposed rate-hike pitch.There were also outages when ...
Hopefully it doesn't grow legs. I'm guessing there's going to be a great increase in generator thefts - @OceanBeach92107I wish it would grow legs. That way I wouldn't have to carry it down 4 irregular shaped concrete steps, drag its wheels over ... Read More
Foreigner setting up a cafe in VN by Joe Su
Hi everyone, I am new in this forum, I have briefly look through some posting and yet to see something related to this topic. Apologies, if I re-create another post for this topic without looking into in detail. As I am thinking some of the ...
@OceanBeach92107 Albeit, humanized. Read More
Thinking of moving to Canada by James White81
Hello,My husband and I are currently looking into moving to Montréal Canada. He currently works in medical and I manage a private estate. Due to the nature of his job, his application has been accepted and I can piggy back on his visa because ...
@Bhavna I haven’t contacted them yet. I’m still trying to understand the TEF process first before reaching out - @juttz Huh? Why not contact the embassy/consulate first?No agency or individual will be able to explain the process to you ... Read More
Wise Validation by mitsmaak
Hi, Anyone had to deal with Wise's Address verification.I don't have any of the documents that they requested. Was wandering if anyone had heard of a workaround or method that is different than the standard options?
@jrharvey The Wise card is significantly cheaper to convert money than traditional banks. I used it extensively at ATMs last year but this year most money is transferred into a Vietnamese account in VN Dong from the Wise card.Works well for me. - ... Read More
The War Has Started! by JimJ
What a load of rubbish....😎https://tinyurl.com/3h456jjx
I'm still wondering how the Ottoman Empire ruled for ~6 centuries, selling only that single furniture item. Read More
Your Experience With Power Outages by Aidan in HCMC
Well, Oct 5th, and today here in Phu Quoc we experienced our third outage... for the month!Today was for 8 hours, Oct 2nd was for 12.5 hours, and Oct 1st was for 6 hours. Can't wait to hear EVN's proposed rate-hike pitch.There were also outages when ...
Recent events affecting the Ha Tien-Phu Quoc submarine electricity cable have resulted in an island-wide blackout.Power was cut here from 3:00PM Saturday Nov 29th, until 3:00AM today, Dec 1st (36 hours). Cut again at 3:00PM this afternoon. For how ... Read More
Where to find ADHD medications by Jamison123
Hi,I am currently looking for ADHD medications, specifically concerta or medikinet. Does anyone have any suggestions as to where I might find them? My doctor in Da Nang and elsewhere I've contacted have had both out of stock for 2 or 3 months. I ...
@berpasfrvn Thank you, that is very helpful. I was able to find the medication in HCMC - @Jamison123 Hi Jamison123. Very good to hear you were able to source the medication you needed.When you have time, please share with the forum the steps you ... Read More
Moving next Spring to Vietnam by callaway4000
Hi, I am the new kid on the block here. I am a Canadian and I have been to Thailand twice each for a 3 week vacation. Moving to Vietnam or East Asia in General is new. Never been to Vietnam yet. My questions are the situation with my banking. I'm ...
...Like in Thailand I wonder if Vietnam needs a specific amount in your bank Account at all times to keep a bank account... In this, Vietnam is very much not like Thailand. As I understand it, when/if one qualifies to open a bank account in Vietnam, ... Read More
ICAO line doesn't contain my full name by mtjlogins
Hi, Recently I applied for a Vietnam e-visa. I just got an email saying I have an "Incorrect full name (as in ICAO line)"Here is the name on my passport. My full name is HARRY JANE CAMARON SMITH. Here is how it is mentioned in the passport.Surname: ...
Hi. I am having this issue. My Full last name is present in the ICAO line while my first name is truncated. The evisa application read my truncated version and i got my evisa approved as such with the truncated first name. Would this be an issue? ... Read More
Tax Issues If Deposit VND Cash Into A VN Citizens Bank Acct? by Aidan in HCMC
I want to deposit VND to the account of a Vietnam citizen, but I'm wondering whether a large(-ish) cash amount will result in the account holder being subjected to any sort of tax, and/or scrutiny. Any member with experience in such matters?I'm not ...
@Aidan in HCMC Hi I put about 50,000,000 into the wife's account each month via Wise from an Aussie. Never a problem. Need to put an even larger deposit at some stage so also curious to hear other experiences. My wife says the gov not fussy as ... Read More
Tax Issues If Deposit VND Cash Into A VN Citizens Bank Acct? by Aidan in HCMC
I want to deposit VND to the account of a Vietnam citizen, but I'm wondering whether a large(-ish) cash amount will result in the account holder being subjected to any sort of tax, and/or scrutiny. Any member with experience in such matters?I'm not ...
Made the deposit about an hour ago.The teller looked a little surprised when presented with the five 100-note stacks of 500,000VND bills, neatly bank-banded. As this was at Vietcombank's large office in Duong Dong, I don't think it was the amount ... Read More
Tax Issues If Deposit VND Cash Into A VN Citizens Bank Acct? by Aidan in HCMC
I want to deposit VND to the account of a Vietnam citizen, but I'm wondering whether a large(-ish) cash amount will result in the account holder being subjected to any sort of tax, and/or scrutiny. Any member with experience in such matters?I'm not ...
@OceanBeach92107 That's good to know, OB. Thank you.We'll find out today how the bank reacts. Read More