James
@jpbsimpson
Scottish expat in Cambodia
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Scottish
Lives in Phnom Penh
Speaks English
Registration: 15 March 2011
UK Passport renewal by someotherguy
Been spending loads of time online and emailing different departments. Does anyone know how to go about renewing a UK passport in Vietnam ? Im running out of pages. I got this reply from Consular information : Please note that we are not involved ...
If you look up the UK government website it gives you the details of how to make an appointment to get a visa for a non uk citizen to UK. That includes an e-mail address to get an appointment and can be used to get an appointment to renew a British ... Read More
UK Passport renewal by someotherguy
Been spending loads of time online and emailing different departments. Does anyone know how to go about renewing a UK passport in Vietnam ? Im running out of pages. I got this reply from Consular information : Please note that we are not involved ...
UK passports in Vietnam and Cambodia are renewed via the VFS company in HCMC. Address is :- UK Visa Application Centre 2nd Floor, Resco Building, 94-96 Nguyen Du Street, Ben Nghe Ward, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City. Read More
Language Barriers Make Getting Around HCM Difficult: Please Advice by Libhero
Hello Exparts in HCM: I am new in HCM from USA, visiting HCM. I want to get around, but I cannot communicate with drivers of motorbikes and taxis who do not speak or understand English. Please advice how easily I can navigate my way around the city ...
A little bit off topic but "cold ones""tall ones""large ones"etc. also apply to potential Vietnamese girl friends. They also can help to show you around! Read More
Architect by GuestPoster0147
Hi all Does anyone know a good architect around HCMC who can draw and calculate a house that is differ from the usual Vietnamese standard buildings and who can supervising the construction phase? If possible a house in higher quality, with more ...
Sorry no they were ordered through my architect and I only approved the prices. Read More
Architect by GuestPoster0147
Hi all Does anyone know a good architect around HCMC who can draw and calculate a house that is differ from the usual Vietnamese standard buildings and who can supervising the construction phase? If possible a house in higher quality, with more ...
OK Andy you just need to make sure the architect has a relationship with the local police. The other problem is that some of the "rules"that I was faced with had no reality in common sense, safety or architectural norms in western society. ... Read More
Architect by GuestPoster0147
Hi all Does anyone know a good architect around HCMC who can draw and calculate a house that is differ from the usual Vietnamese standard buildings and who can supervising the construction phase? If possible a house in higher quality, with more ...
Having built a house in Vietnam (HCMC) already you must make sure that your architect has police connections in the district or area that you intend to build in. If he does not have a working relationship with the police you are in for a LOT of ... Read More
US Citizen Obtaining a Background Check in Vietnam by kcalloway
Hello, I need to get a background check for my work permit. I have been living in Thailand for the past six months so my previous FBI check is no longer within the 6 month range. How do I go about getting another background check while living in Ho ...
As I have been physically outside Scotland for in excess of 40 years I needed a police background check for a Vietnam work permit from Taiwan where I had been working in excess of 6 months. A recent UK expatriate has had his background check for a ... Read More
Caphee money
It depends on what you are doing and who you are dealing with regardless of North or South! Read More
US Citizen Obtaining a Background Check in Vietnam by kcalloway
Hello, I need to get a background check for my work permit. I have been living in Thailand for the past six months so my previous FBI check is no longer within the 6 month range. How do I go about getting another background check while living in Ho ...
Gentlemen, The"background check"that you are referring to is actually a Police Report from where you have been staying for the past 6 months. e.g. If you have been living in Thailand or China it is from Thailand or China. Read More
3 Year TRC (Temporary Residence Card) without work permit by charmavietnam
Temporary Residence Card (TRC) is available now for foreigners who are parents, spouses and children of Vietnamese citizens. Actually I intend to apply for this when my work related TRC ends in this December but should go out of country and stay 2-3 ...
You will not have a stamp in your passport. You show the TRC (Temporary Resident Card) as well as your passport when you are at Vietnam immigration and this is sufficient as long as you are within the dates shown on the TRC. It actually states this ... Read More
Found, after 4 previous candidates, the perfect domestic help!
I married the lady that I found! Read More
A quick guide to Certificate of Visa Exemption (VEC), Vietnam by charmavietnam
Dear Expats! We already covered this topic many times but still some members has doubt about - how to obtain a VEC, who are eligible, what document needed, how much does it cost, how long it take to get processed, etc. I hope this short guide will ...
Update on my previous post. I just picked up my new pass[port with a new VEC valid for 5 years. Multiple entries each entry valid for 6 months. time taken less than one week and minimum documents required. - Marriage Certificate original and copy, ... Read More
Any experience renewing their UK passport from Saigon Passport Office by HenryJo
My passport is running out of pages. I searched online and saw that we can apply to renew passport from Saigon. Last week I visited the HM Passport Office at: UK Visa Application Centre, 2nd Floor, Resco Building, 94-96 Nguyen Du Street, Ben Nghe ...
Just to clarify one point when you apply for your new passport you are left with the old passport as an identification document as required by Vietnamese (or in my case Cambodian law) You are NOT allowed to use the old passport for travel after you ... Read More
A quick guide to Certificate of Visa Exemption (VEC), Vietnam by charmavietnam
Dear Expats! We already covered this topic many times but still some members has doubt about - how to obtain a VEC, who are eligible, what document needed, how much does it cost, how long it take to get processed, etc. I hope this short guide will ...
I was in a similar situation two weeks ago. When I flew in from overseas the airline checked my passport for a Vietnam visa and were satisfied that the VEC in my old passport recently cancelled but connected to my new passport was OK to travel. At ... Read More
Debit visa card vietnamese bank by Jacira
Hi there, I have a debit visa card from a vietnamese bank. I am leaving vietnam shortly and am wondering if I can use this card out of the country. Would it be safer to just take the dong in the account, change to US $ and then change to y own ...
If your caras the visa symbol or other symbols that are relevant to the countries you will visit then the card will work OK Read More
Cambodian Visa's - Essential Information by rarky
[b][u]Types of Visa[/u][/b] VOA applicants must submit passport, application forms, a recent passport photo, and other documents as determined by the status of stay. (Note: All prices are quoted in US Dollars) [b]1 - T-Type (Tourist) - ...
If you want a long term visa for Cambodia you first must enter Cambodia by purchasing a one month Business visa or it is also called an ordinary visa. You can then extend this for a three month single entry or 6 month or 12 month multiple entry ... Read More
Visa Confusion by Kushiedi
I am just a little discombobulated. I have heard and read so many articles, government documents and forum posts the last few days that I am not sure where truth lies. LOL. I know I can apply for a visa upon arrival at the Phnom Phen Airport, I know ...
IF and ONLY IF you are asked to show a return ticket tell them that you plan to travel to Vietnam by bus. The cost is approximately 10 US$ and there are many bus companies. I also confirm that I travel in and out of Cambodia on a regular basis by ... Read More
Temporary residence Card
In many cases the reluctance to register the rental agreement for the property with the local police is an attempt for the owner to avoid paying tax on the rental. In other cases it is sometimes the fact that the landlord is not the owner and has ... Read More
Cambodian Visa's - Essential Information by rarky
[b][u]Types of Visa[/u][/b] VOA applicants must submit passport, application forms, a recent passport photo, and other documents as determined by the status of stay. (Note: All prices are quoted in US Dollars) [b]1 - T-Type (Tourist) - ...
As far as having to have a return ticket is concerned you may agree to sign a waiver stating that if you are denied entry to Cambodia you will be liable to purchase a single ticket back to your departure point or elsewher at your cost. Once you ... Read More
Can't deposit cash into my account? by treesahquiche
I was told by Vietcombank that I couldn't deposit cash into my account because I'm a foreigner, and I could only do account-to-account transfers. Apparently only my employer is allowed to deposit money into my account. I'm not really clear on the ...
Coll-wing, I already have a registered house address in Vietnam, I am married to a Vietnamese, worked in Vietnam with a valid work permit for many years etc. etc. etc. and am still restricted to having money put into my bank accounts in VND US$ or ... Read More
Can't deposit cash into my account? by treesahquiche
I was told by Vietcombank that I couldn't deposit cash into my account because I'm a foreigner, and I could only do account-to-account transfers. Apparently only my employer is allowed to deposit money into my account. I'm not really clear on the ...
Coll-wing, you say THINKING IS DIFFERENT THEN DOING, OF COURSE. SO YOU SHOULD DO IT AND WILL KNOW. Believe me my friend I have tried and tried and tried again and i am STILL trying. Read More
Can't deposit cash into my account? by treesahquiche
I was told by Vietcombank that I couldn't deposit cash into my account because I'm a foreigner, and I could only do account-to-account transfers. Apparently only my employer is allowed to deposit money into my account. I'm not really clear on the ...
I am glad that you THINK that you can put cash into your Vietnamese bank account. I also used to THINK that I could do this but sadly thinking did NOT equate to actually doing! Read More
Cambodian Visa's - Essential Information by rarky
[b][u]Types of Visa[/u][/b] VOA applicants must submit passport, application forms, a recent passport photo, and other documents as determined by the status of stay. (Note: All prices are quoted in US Dollars) [b]1 - T-Type (Tourist) - ...
Get an ordinary visa at the airport. This will be valid for 30 days but can be extended easiliy by a travel agent or direct from the immigration dept. when you are here in Cambodia. N.B. An ORDINARY visa not a Tourist VISA. Read More
Can't deposit cash into my account? by treesahquiche
I was told by Vietcombank that I couldn't deposit cash into my account because I'm a foreigner, and I could only do account-to-account transfers. Apparently only my employer is allowed to deposit money into my account. I'm not really clear on the ...
All very well and good if you are a tourist for a short time or actuall;y employed in Vietnam. I am, and many others are, married to Vietnamese, living in Vietnam, not working in Vietnam (as in working elsewhere or retired), and can still NOT put ... Read More
Can't deposit cash into my account? by treesahquiche
I was told by Vietcombank that I couldn't deposit cash into my account because I'm a foreigner, and I could only do account-to-account transfers. Apparently only my employer is allowed to deposit money into my account. I'm not really clear on the ...
In my previous response I stated that my wife (a Vietnamese national) could deposit cash into my account. This is no longer true - they have closed this loophole. This is a source of great amusement to my wife as it means that she then puts the ... Read More
A quick guide to Certificate of Visa Exemption (VEC), Vietnam by charmavietnam
Dear Expats! We already covered this topic many times but still some members has doubt about - how to obtain a VEC, who are eligible, what document needed, how much does it cost, how long it take to get processed, etc. I hope this short guide will ...
charmavietnam, This "foreigners" red (or pink) book was required when I got married and lived in a rented apartment. When I changed jobs and moved to the house owned by my wife I was registered there in another Pink book whilst my wife, ... Read More
A quick guide to Certificate of Visa Exemption (VEC), Vietnam by charmavietnam
Dear Expats! We already covered this topic many times but still some members has doubt about - how to obtain a VEC, who are eligible, what document needed, how much does it cost, how long it take to get processed, etc. I hope this short guide will ...
I also confirm that it is the same type of book that I had when I rented a previous apartment Read More
A quick guide to Certificate of Visa Exemption (VEC), Vietnam by charmavietnam
Dear Expats! We already covered this topic many times but still some members has doubt about - how to obtain a VEC, who are eligible, what document needed, how much does it cost, how long it take to get processed, etc. I hope this short guide will ...
This one is the one that my wife, her mother, brother etc. are listed in The book that has me listed is about three times the size, is landscape orientated and about one inch thick. I cannot take a picture of it atthe moment as it is in Vietnam ... Read More
A quick guide to Certificate of Visa Exemption (VEC), Vietnam by charmavietnam
Dear Expats! We already covered this topic many times but still some members has doubt about - how to obtain a VEC, who are eligible, what document needed, how much does it cost, how long it take to get processed, etc. I hope this short guide will ...
Charmavietnam, You asked me to confirm regarding the "red house book" For our home we have two red house books One is the small family book for Vietnamese families. The other is a large format multi page encyclopedia of blank pages all ... Read More
Buying Home Air Conditioning by Speedbonnieboat
Hi, Already some great tips on here such as recently recommended Dentist, thanks! My wife and I finished building our wee house (not far from BigC but not the fancy townhouses) We pre-plumbed piping and electrics ready for putting aircon in the ...
Hi SpeedBonnie Boat, I have purchased and had a total of eight Invertor type Daikin AC units and am totally satisfied with them. I work for a very large Mechanical, Electrical, Air Conditioning etc. construction company in SE Asia region and my ... Read More
A quick guide to Certificate of Visa Exemption (VEC), Vietnam by charmavietnam
Dear Expats! We already covered this topic many times but still some members has doubt about - how to obtain a VEC, who are eligible, what document needed, how much does it cost, how long it take to get processed, etc. I hope this short guide will ...
I agree that the VEC in the passport clearly shows 180 days. This is calculated obviously from each arrival date. However when I went to the local police to extend the entry in the Red House Book they only extended for 3 months. Read More
Moving with a family
I cannot answer your question about getting work but I would strongly advise against trying to cope with a wheelchair in Cambodia. The sidewalks are not wheelchair friendly, are often blocked by parked cars, motorcycles etc.nd never have ramps to ... Read More
Banking Warning by ancientpathos
Greetings, Just thought I would share an experience. Went into Vietcom bank in Da Nang to get 60 million dong from my account in the USA. My visa debit card has my middle initial instead of my full middle name. Yep they took the money out of my ...
Tunnelrat wrote "Just came back in country tonight, carried a good sum of money with me, no declarations forms to fill out, so just walked right thru customs with it. I know the limit was $5000.00 USD or equivelant, did they do away with the ... Read More
Vietnamese saying what you want to hear by Guestposter822
I've started to read a lot about this on the forum. I haven't actually experienced it so can someone please elaborate on what they mean with examples, thanks
The cost for my my marriage is under evaluation and will remain so until I am told otherwise! Seriously I was lucky to have a really great partner! BUT IT WAS AT A COST! Read More
Vietnamese saying what you want to hear by Guestposter822
I've started to read a lot about this on the forum. I haven't actually experienced it so can someone please elaborate on what they mean with examples, thanks
I sometimes get the impression from my wife that agreeing with me - a mere foreigner would constitute a severe loss of face to my Vietnamese overlord! Read More
Tourism in vietnam by Allanmta
Hello, The news shows that tourism has been on the decline for the past few years. The main cause of the of the decline in tourism appears to be : - visa application complication and cost - petty crime against tourists - high accommodation costs ...
The visa free entry for various nationalities that gave a 15 day stay for Brits etc. was implemented for only one year and expires at the end of this month. As at today IT HAS NOT BEEN RENEWED!. From this the whole tourist situation has taken a ... Read More
A quick guide to Certificate of Visa Exemption (VEC), Vietnam by charmavietnam
Dear Expats! We already covered this topic many times but still some members has doubt about - how to obtain a VEC, who are eligible, what document needed, how much does it cost, how long it take to get processed, etc. I hope this short guide will ...
Ms. Van, Thanks for the information I will receive the original letter from my wife this weekend and will take it when we go to the Vietnamese Embassy in Phnom Penh. Just a minor point - do I have to go to the embassy in person? or can my wife take ... Read More
A quick guide to Certificate of Visa Exemption (VEC), Vietnam by charmavietnam
Dear Expats! We already covered this topic many times but still some members has doubt about - how to obtain a VEC, who are eligible, what document needed, how much does it cost, how long it take to get processed, etc. I hope this short guide will ...
As an update to my previous posts relating to the paperwork for a VEC I am happy to say that thanks to Ms. Van i was able to get the application form for my wife to apply for the spousal request for a VEC. She phoned me a few minutes ago to say ... Read More
Stolen Passport by jimmi monk
last year i had my bag stolen from a restaurant in Sihanoukville.I did the right thing and went and reported it and got a police report tried to send of for a new passport but uk passport office wanted a birth cert from me .now i did not have a ...
It is based on a daily rate for each day that you have overstayed your visa. Read More
A quick guide to Certificate of Visa Exemption (VEC), Vietnam by charmavietnam
Dear Expats! We already covered this topic many times but still some members has doubt about - how to obtain a VEC, who are eligible, what document needed, how much does it cost, how long it take to get processed, etc. I hope this short guide will ...
Ms. Van, Again I thank you for your really invaluable help. It is very refreshing to have assistance from someone who is very knowledgible. Read More
A quick guide to Certificate of Visa Exemption (VEC), Vietnam by charmavietnam
Dear Expats! We already covered this topic many times but still some members has doubt about - how to obtain a VEC, who are eligible, what document needed, how much does it cost, how long it take to get processed, etc. I hope this short guide will ...
Vankhanh Ho, Many thanks for the information and the links to the forms. I have printed them out and will inform my wife regarding the procedure. You mention that after approval I can request a TT Visa. Just a curious question it it better to get ... Read More
A quick guide to Certificate of Visa Exemption (VEC), Vietnam by charmavietnam
Dear Expats! We already covered this topic many times but still some members has doubt about - how to obtain a VEC, who are eligible, what document needed, how much does it cost, how long it take to get processed, etc. I hope this short guide will ...
Thanks for your suggestion but it was my wife who asked for the application form in HCMC and got refused. She is now here with me in Cambodia and is NOT looking forward to getting the run around in the Vietnamese Embassy in Phnom Penh Read More
A quick guide to Certificate of Visa Exemption (VEC), Vietnam by charmavietnam
Dear Expats! We already covered this topic many times but still some members has doubt about - how to obtain a VEC, who are eligible, what document needed, how much does it cost, how long it take to get processed, etc. I hope this short guide will ...
Bluenz asked why would I transfer a TRC to a VEC. The point is that my present TRC is work related and the company have transferred me to Cambodia - so no work related TRC. I tried to transfer to a spousal TRC - no can do! I have been told to get ... Read More
A quick guide to Certificate of Visa Exemption (VEC), Vietnam by charmavietnam
Dear Expats! We already covered this topic many times but still some members has doubt about - how to obtain a VEC, who are eligible, what document needed, how much does it cost, how long it take to get processed, etc. I hope this short guide will ...
Hi guys, I am currently in Cambodia and intend to apply for a VEC from the Vietnanese Embasy in Phnom Penh. I am finding it difficult to locate an application form for the VEC that I can download and print. When I was in HCMC trying to transfer my ... Read More
Cambodian Visa's - Essential Information by rarky
[b][u]Types of Visa[/u][/b] VOA applicants must submit passport, application forms, a recent passport photo, and other documents as determined by the status of stay. (Note: All prices are quoted in US Dollars) [b]1 - T-Type (Tourist) - ...
Jeff many thank for the reply it seems that I have enough time when I come back from Vietnam Read More
Cambodian Visa's - Essential Information by rarky
[b][u]Types of Visa[/u][/b] VOA applicants must submit passport, application forms, a recent passport photo, and other documents as determined by the status of stay. (Note: All prices are quoted in US Dollars) [b]1 - T-Type (Tourist) - ...
I currently have a 12 month visa which expires in early July. - July 3rd. Visa obtained by my company. I need to be in Vietnam for a wedding in late June returning to Cambodia on 27th June. Does this leave sufficient time to have a renewal of the ... Read More
Apartment landlord eviction process by peterpan75
Hello all, Having an issue with my landlord. Fact is, I am in the right and won't back down to what he is asking. I can elaborate more on the issue if anyone cares but my question is. Does anyone know know the actual eviction process in ...
When my lease was due to expire on a previous rental the landlord sent a team of his relatives to go over the whole apartment looking for the slightest excuse to withhold at least part of the deposit. After three and a half hours they couldn't,t ... Read More
New laws about foreigners bank accounts by cabraman
Does anybody know how the new banking laws for foreigners operate? I,m under the impression that we can now move cash in and out of accounts overseas with no problem. Have I got that right? It,s only a very recent law change.
In my humble opinion the advice that you get when you go to any department of the bank varies with the season, time of day, humiditity, hunger level of the employee or a combination of all of these. I truly rely on the "wait and see" ... Read More
New laws about foreigners bank accounts by cabraman
Does anybody know how the new banking laws for foreigners operate? I,m under the impression that we can now move cash in and out of accounts overseas with no problem. Have I got that right? It,s only a very recent law change.
Yogi, Thanks for the offer of help. I really hope that I don't need it BUT I will keep it in mind to contact you if I do in the future. Read More
New laws about foreigners bank accounts by cabraman
Does anybody know how the new banking laws for foreigners operate? I,m under the impression that we can now move cash in and out of accounts overseas with no problem. Have I got that right? It,s only a very recent law change.
Panda, You have assumed that the deal was already completed. In Vietnam the person you are dealing with may or may not be the legal owner and it is best to have the paperwork in order before you pay the full sum. We had negotiated a deal and we were ... Read More
New laws about foreigners bank accounts by cabraman
Does anybody know how the new banking laws for foreigners operate? I,m under the impression that we can now move cash in and out of accounts overseas with no problem. Have I got that right? It,s only a very recent law change.
Colin, The problem is NOT sending the money in. It is sending it anywhere after it arrives in Vietnam! My money is safely in Vietnam in my US$ account and it will remain there until such time as I go to the bank and beg them to let me move it. I am ... Read More
New laws about foreigners bank accounts by cabraman
Does anybody know how the new banking laws for foreigners operate? I,m under the impression that we can now move cash in and out of accounts overseas with no problem. Have I got that right? It,s only a very recent law change.
In Vietnam nothing about banking is easy! I have just had a considerable sum of money imported in US$ in order to buy a house. I am currently not in Vietnam and tried to send some of the money by internet banking to another person's account in ... Read More
Hello everyone
Note that if you arrive with a tourist visa you can only extend it once and you would NOT be able to get a long term visa suitable for work. When you first arrive you have to get an ORDINARY visa (cost (US$ 35) as opposed to a tourist visa that ... Read More
Any one can introduce real Japanese restaurant in Hochiminh city?
Kenjee, The restaurants in Ho Chi Minh City page often does not give any indication of what cuisine is applicable to the re4staurant. In my opinion it is not a place to find what you are looking for. Read More
Cambodian Visa's - Essential Information by rarky
[b][u]Types of Visa[/u][/b] VOA applicants must submit passport, application forms, a recent passport photo, and other documents as determined by the status of stay. (Note: All prices are quoted in US Dollars) [b]1 - T-Type (Tourist) - ...
The point is that YOU have to tell them that you want an ORDINARY visa. If you leave it up do the guy on the bus you will get a torist visa that you cannot extend for six months Read More
Cambodian Visa's - Essential Information by rarky
[b][u]Types of Visa[/u][/b] VOA applicants must submit passport, application forms, a recent passport photo, and other documents as determined by the status of stay. (Note: All prices are quoted in US Dollars) [b]1 - T-Type (Tourist) - ...
The normal route is to get a one month "Ordinary" visa which will cost US$ 35. This is extended easily for three, six or 12 months at various rates when you are in Cambodia. I am not sure if this is availableat the bus crossing as I ... Read More
3 Year TRC (Temporary Residence Card) without work permit by charmavietnam
Temporary Residence Card (TRC) is available now for foreigners who are parents, spouses and children of Vietnamese citizens. Actually I intend to apply for this when my work related TRC ends in this December but should go out of country and stay 2-3 ...
Further to Charmavietnam's post regarding the agent only getting a TRC for 2 years I can confirm that my first work related TRC was for three years but the second work related TRC was only for two years due to a change in the rules. I guess that ... Read More
3 Year TRC (Temporary Residence Card) without work permit by charmavietnam
Temporary Residence Card (TRC) is available now for foreigners who are parents, spouses and children of Vietnamese citizens. Actually I intend to apply for this when my work related TRC ends in this December but should go out of country and stay 2-3 ...
Many thanks for all of the useful responses to my question. I only have one remaining question. As it appears I will have no problem in obtaining a VEC or a TT Visa prior to requesting a TRC based on marriage - which one should I choose? My idea ... Read More
3 Year TRC (Temporary Residence Card) without work permit by charmavietnam
Temporary Residence Card (TRC) is available now for foreigners who are parents, spouses and children of Vietnamese citizens. Actually I intend to apply for this when my work related TRC ends in this December but should go out of country and stay 2-3 ...
Charmavietnam, I would like to ask for your advice. I presently have a TRC based on working in Vietnam. The company has closed in Vietnam and I am now working in Cambodia. My TRC is valid until July this year and is a two year TRC which followed a ... Read More
Stolen Passport by jimmi monk
last year i had my bag stolen from a restaurant in Sihanoukville.I did the right thing and went and reported it and got a police report tried to send of for a new passport but uk passport office wanted a birth cert from me .now i did not have a ...
JoeKhmer, It may state 8 weeks at the moment but in my case it stated three weeks from the old passport application arriving in UK. At that point in time the Liverpool Passport Office were understaffed, over worked OR just plain Bolshie and created ... Read More
USB to PS2 adaptor or keyboard by timmotee
Does anyone know where I could get a USB (female) to PS2 (male) adaptor? Alternatively I could use just a PS2 keyboard I've gone to 5 different computer shops today and they all look at me like I'm mental for even asking, but I kinda need ...
There are a few computer shops just round the corner from Phatty's Bar and Restaurant which are behind the Sun Wah Tower. I have found them a great place to find "out of date" or unusual bits and pieces for computers. If you take the ... Read More
Stolen Passport by jimmi monk
last year i had my bag stolen from a restaurant in Sihanoukville.I did the right thing and went and reported it and got a police report tried to send of for a new passport but uk passport office wanted a birth cert from me .now i did not have a ...
sorry to read about your problem. I also got fined for overstaying as my passport was "stolen" by the UK passport Office in Liverpool. (The renewal process took 15 weeks instead of the stated three weeks) That meant that I overstayed my ... Read More
marriage requirements by VanRoss
Hello folks. I am not understanding the marriage requirements for a U.S. citizen to a Vietnamese. Can someone help? I'm going to copy below what I found supposedly from the U.S. HCM consulate site. I understand 4 and 5, but am baffled by 6. 6 ...
VanRoss, I have read through all of the posts stated here and feel that you do not need to worry too much. I am British and married a Vietnamese lady here in HCMC. The concept of marriage here is that the religious ceremony in the church and/or ... Read More
Heritage rights of my stepsons when my wife dies
Be careful, I have been advised (maybe incorrectly) that if my Vietnamese wife dies before me that her will to leave the house to her brother is only good for 50% of the house. The government will still consider that I am due 50% as her spouse. This ... Read More
Visa On Arrival and 1 way Ticket by Zepo
I plan on traveling to Hanoi Vietnam in late May or Early June. I'll be coming in on a 3 month Tourist visa via the Visa On Arrival. Now, depending on how things work out, I may extend that visa once or twice. I thought I read somewhere when ...
As far as the return ticket demand is concerned this is NOT a regulation from the country in order to fly. It is to protect the arirline whose responsibility it is if you are denied entry when you arrive at the destination. There are two ways to ... Read More
Cambodian Visa's - Essential Information by rarky
[b][u]Types of Visa[/u][/b] VOA applicants must submit passport, application forms, a recent passport photo, and other documents as determined by the status of stay. (Note: All prices are quoted in US Dollars) [b]1 - T-Type (Tourist) - ...
Further to the previous post US$35 only gets you a 30day business visa that you can extend to a 3, 6 or 12 month visa for additional cost! Read More
Collecting a parcel from Overseas
My wife collected the package this morning Read More
Collecting a parcel from Overseas
Thanks for the help. I went to the Postb Office on Saturday morning but was unable to collect the parcel as the department that takes the customs duty only works Monay to Friday. Read More
Collecting a parcel from Overseas
I received a form through the mail telling me that I have a package arrived from overseas. I can read from the form that I have customs duty to pay and that I need to bring ID to collect the package. There is NO address, nor telephone number on ... Read More
Indian Restaurant by Antaro
Are you a lover of indian cuisine? try out: CURRY BAY , street 172 (close to corner street 19) excellent authentic food
Antaro, Many thanks for your prompt reply. I am already looking forward to an authentic Indian curry. My taste buds are working overtime in anticipation. Read More
Indian Restaurant by Antaro
Are you a lover of indian cuisine? try out: CURRY BAY , street 172 (close to corner street 19) excellent authentic food
Antaro, Can you tell me if the curry at this restaurant is Indian style curry or Thai style curry? By Thai style I mean it is made with coconut milk in the curry sauce and as such it does not suit my health. I am very fond of curry but it has to ... Read More
Cambodian Visa's - Essential Information by rarky
[b][u]Types of Visa[/u][/b] VOA applicants must submit passport, application forms, a recent passport photo, and other documents as determined by the status of stay. (Note: All prices are quoted in US Dollars) [b]1 - T-Type (Tourist) - ...
Please check that you can obtain a visa at the border crossing as I have my doubts. I regularly transit from HCMC to Phnom Penh to HCMC by bus and visa for Cambodia is avialable at the border but on returning from Cambodia to Vietnam the visa is ... Read More
3 Month Tourist Visa Question by Rob23a
I'm currently in Cambodia and I was thinking about getting the 3 month single entry tourist visa for Vietnam. If I have this visa is it possible to get a bus from PP to HCM or do I need to fly?
Glad to hear that you are about to get your visa, enjoy your stay in Vietnam Read More
3 Month Tourist Visa Question by Rob23a
I'm currently in Cambodia and I was thinking about getting the 3 month single entry tourist visa for Vietnam. If I have this visa is it possible to get a bus from PP to HCM or do I need to fly?
For Rob23a, I am based in PP in Cambodia and regularly take the bus to HCMC in Vietnam it takes from 6 to 7 hours and is fairly comfortable. I usually use Phuong Heng Bus Co. but I am told that Giant IBIS are OK. The cost is US10. The point that ... Read More
cannot deposit money in my own bank
If they start to refuse then have the Vietnamese friend explain that they bought a second hand computer, Iphone, suitcase or anything else that you think of and that this is them paying for it! The rule is intended to stop money laundering and is ... Read More
cannot deposit money in my own bank
The normal way is for a Vietnamese citizenn to deposit the VND into your account. Just go to the bank with a Viet friend and watch them deposit the money for you. Read More
Translation help - Relationship by johnsimmons670
Hi All, My name is John, this is the first time I have posted on this forum but really didn't know where else to turn to for advice. I don't know if this is the right place and am hoping someone can help me. I have a best friend ...
Sorry to say that I have not responded to do the translation but to help you avoid a possible problem resulting in you losing your friend and his wife due to a misunderstanding. The problem with your message is that it shows that you have decided ... Read More
Can't deposit cash into my account? by treesahquiche
I was told by Vietcombank that I couldn't deposit cash into my account because I'm a foreigner, and I could only do account-to-account transfers. Apparently only my employer is allowed to deposit money into my account. I'm not really clear on the ...
The bank follws the rule that government set out to avoid money laundering. I also experienced this as I returned from annual leave with left over foreign currency that I could not re-deposit into my Bank account. I am married to a Vietnamese lady ... Read More
Importing a scooter from Vietnam by jpbsimpson
My wife and myself have recentltly re-located from Vietnam to Phnom Penh. In Vietnam she has a scooter style motorcycle of her own registered in Vietam. She is considering imprting this to Cambodia and wants to hear from others who have done the ...
Sorry to say that although my wife has two scooters one is still in Vietnam and the other one is in Cambodia. neither is for sale because she regularly travels from one home to another. as far as looking for scooters on the forum it all depends if ... Read More
Importing a scooter from Vietnam by jpbsimpson
My wife and myself have recentltly re-located from Vietnam to Phnom Penh. In Vietnam she has a scooter style motorcycle of her own registered in Vietam. She is considering imprting this to Cambodia and wants to hear from others who have done the ...
Sorry to say but your post has come too late for me. I bought a scooter in Cambodia last week and gave up the idea of imprting her scooter from Vietnam. My wife is the proud owner of two scooters! Read More
Mobifone SimCard : How does it work ? by turi5
Hello to all, I arrived in Hô Chi Minh City a few days ago and I bought a Mobifone SimCard (a friend told me it had the best network in Vietnam). I paid 90 000 VND for it and it works. My friend told me that in order to have internet I should ...
For International calls if your relatives have a computer or a smartphone and you also have then you can use viber or skype free call system once you have a local sim that allows you to connect to wifi. you should be able to get free wifi in your ... Read More
Importing a scooter from Vietnam
My wife and myself have recentltly re-located from Vietnam to Phnom Penh. In Vietnam she has a scooter style motorcycle of her own registered in Vietam. She is considering imprting this to Cambodia and wants to hear from others who have done the ... Read More
Cambodian Visa's - Essential Information by rarky
[b][u]Types of Visa[/u][/b] VOA applicants must submit passport, application forms, a recent passport photo, and other documents as determined by the status of stay. (Note: All prices are quoted in US Dollars) [b]1 - T-Type (Tourist) - ...
Many thanks for the prompt and very useful information. Read More
Visa for expat in Cambodia by Lily nadine
Hi, I'm living in Canada I am interested in moving to Cambodia in the future. What are the rules regarding a visa.How long can an expat live in Cambodia. Do you have to leave Cambodian for a time,then come back.I am Canadian. Lily
I understand the rule of getting an ordinary visa and extending it for 12 months. My question is how much to extend it and how to go about extending? Read More
Map of areas in Phnom Penh. by jpbsimpson
I am re-locating to Phnom Penh next month and am looking to rent an apartment. The various rapartments for rent say "located in BKK" or located in xxx etc. I have no idea what these areas are. My office will be located in Down Town Roadnot ...
Thanks for the information. The problem that I was facing was to relate the areas mentioned in advertisments for accomodation to where I am to be employed. BKK1 BKK3, etc. did not mean very much let alone the many other names mentioned. In addition ... Read More
Map of areas in Phnom Penh.
I am re-locating to Phnom Penh next month and am looking to rent an apartment. The various rapartments for rent say "located in BKK" or located in xxx etc. I have no idea what these areas are. My office will be located in Down Town Roadnot ... Read More
health products by jpbsimpson
I need to buy a new blood glucose meter and a blood pressure meter for personal home use. The blood glucose meter that I have here is working but the test strips are not available in Vietnam. Can someone suggest an outlet in HCMC where I can see a ...
Thanks to all who offered help. I not only managed to buy a blood glucose meter but also weigh scales and a blood pressure meter. Best of all they even had meter strips for my old blood glucose meter! Read More
health products
I need to buy a new blood glucose meter and a blood pressure meter for personal home use. The blood glucose meter that I have here is working but the test strips are not available in Vietnam. Can someone suggest an outlet in HCMC where I can see a ... Read More