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@Stillwater71 Stay away for Vincom Bank - @222kooler42"Vincom Bank" doesn't exist. Read More

@Rosechait Except when you go to Circle K at 8 am for a little shop they just DO NOT have the change on a VND 50O OOO banknote. It happened to us just this morning. So we do carry small denomination like 10 or 20K... - @rogergarinmichaudMany of my ... Read More

https://news.tuoitre.vn/tourists-feed-s … mvCcg0jSvw - @MarkinNamYou've got problems in your own backyard. I've been attacked by the monkeys at this hilltop pagoda in HCMC: https://maps.app.goo.gl/ckEo2p6yTXzpSAcH7?g_st=ac Read More

@ajairon Im using a wise card so they say no ATM fees for a few withdrawals per month. - @MarkinNamCheck with the bank where you want to withdraw to make sure they honor your Wise card. Or just try it, but be prepared for your withdrawal to be ... Read More

@MarkinNamHello, well, let me explain how the final prices per withdrawals works: VPBank permits up to 10M vnd (about 380 usd). And surely you will hear from some expats that this bank has no fees, but in the practice it already took its commission ... Read More

hi there76yo AU Age Pensioner. In VN for 7 years.i just had a life-threatening medical prob and needed two ops and six weeks in hospital. and now at home recovering, and can now just walk a little bit. but at least no bad pain ike for 6 weeks ... Read More

My rent for a 3 bedroom, 3 1/2 bathroom modern house is ₫10 million VNĐ/$384 USD per month, a 5 minute walk from Đà Nẵng Bay. - @OceanBeach92107 That is a sweet deal, especially for Da Nang and only minutes from the ... Read More

... The landlord does not live in the same building. He sent me a screen shot of the registration, Is that sufficient ? - @MarkinNamWhat's the form number and title in the screenshot? It should be Form NA17Temporary Residence Declaration Form for ... Read More

@OceanBeach92107 Not sure about these specific places, but in my experience, yes, Vietnam is a lot more liveable and relaxing outside of the largest cities. As for the weather, we're located in a tropical climate, so as the saying goes, if you can't ... Read More

@MarkinNam Well, my friend has shown to be disinterested in helping at all despite his assertions, im now in Tran Xuan , District 7 area in a tiny room with balcony cooking. Starting to doubt my decision to live here, the humidity is a killer and ... Read More

More on flooding in HCMC. https://e.vnexpress.net/photo/traffic/h … 19241.html - @Lennerd"It is the second time the underpass has flooded since it opened to traffic in February 2026..." Somebody should lose their job... Read More

Hi everyone, I am heading to Hanoi today and was wondering what the weather is going to be like from now on and for the next couple of months there. Any advice or suggestions on what I should make arrangements for would be greatly appreciated. - ... Read More

Looking for an apartment Im being told the minimum is 6 months, is this what others have found or is 3 months possible with options to extend ? If 3 month options are available, through which agents ? ( Sai Gon ) - @MarkinNamThis has been a gradual ... Read More

My rent for a 3 bedroom, 3 1/2 bathroom modern house is ₫10 million VNĐ/$384 USD per month, a 5 minute walk from Đà Nẵng Bay. Read More

Hello everyone. New to the group and looking to make connections and in time relocate to Vietnam. - @Johnrobinson52Good luck with your plans. The most important consideration: VISAPlease don't wait to come here to find out that you will only be ... Read More

Doug - before we go down the cost of living rabbit hole for the thousandth time in this forum, why don't you just tell us your preferred monthly budget. It's not important for you to know what it cost us to live here. Better for you to tell us your ... Read More

I am looking for an ex-pat buddy who can help me through the process and is totally grounded in Da Nang or Ho Chi Minh City. What can you tell me! I would like to live comfortably for the 3 months that I will be there. I don't need a 5 star place, ... Read More

@OceanBeach92107 I was thinking of Da Nang as a place to consider, in review, it may not be so wise. The police would be hyped in regard to Australians there. - @MarkinNamI think there's only a problem if you turn out to be a drunk Aussie or an ... Read More

We just renewed my temporary registration with the local police here in Đà Nẵng last week. We have previously had the signature of the landlord on the paperwork but the police officer said it wasn't necessary this time; that my ... Read More

I forgot to mention that upon my first visit to the clinic, the doctor did have me sit with a mask connected to a machine which was atomising (?) a medication I think was called Fluoroquinolone. I only remember it starting with the letters ... Read More

Has anyone heard any updates about any changes for visa runs ? - @MarkinNamI hear about it all the time. Seriously at least once a day I see a new rumor on Facebook or YouTube. But in the end, it's usually just rumors. However Thailand has made the ... Read More

Unfortunately, Vietnamese physicians seem to be quite reluctant to prescribe rescue inhalers (bronchodilators such as Albuterol) because too many idiots have figured out ways to abuse them.If you had been given a bronchodilator inhaler at the start ... Read More

For the past 6 or 7 weeks that infection, confirmed as bacterial through a lab culture, had had me on my back foot. Audible "rattle" in my chest/throat when breathing, easily winded by any simple/light physical exertion, constant productive cough. ... Read More

@Regina Baltimore hello, it's s is possible, but think about the following regulations and make your own conclusions : You are a profesional, checked. Any company could sponsor you to get a working visa and working permit, they might justify why ... Read More

@Alex1104 Hello! I'm not sure if this will even reach you considering the age of the original post but I'm also an Lpn in America looking to move to Vietnam and find work. Any help is greatly appreciated! Thank you so much!!Regina B***😊 - ... Read More

Does anyone know a rental site which doesn't use fish eye lens for photos and presents a real perspective of apartment. Im looking in D7. Thanks - @MarkinNamEven on decent websites, deceptive photograph are the rule not the exception in Vietnam. ... Read More

@GuestPoster954309 Sorry to say this Institution doesn't accommodate expats residing permanently in Vietnam. It's called an un-allowed country. Not Schwab, not Fidelity, not Vanguard, not JP Morgan. Don't believe everything you read on Google ... Read More

On a regular basis, we get new posts with new ideas about how to handle being a US citizen with funds in the United States successfully banking in Vietnam while keeping funds in the United States. There's simply no avoiding the requirement by US ... Read More

@suefrankdahl They come by the plane load for Western Food to Vietnam… the French brought their cuisine the Chinese, who brought their cuisine the Koreans, who brought their cuisine the US has brought its cuisine.. I’m sure I’m ... Read More

(Seen in a FB group)Q: Does anyone have a used, 50 inch television for sale? A: I have a great quality used 50 inch TV for sale for only ₫2,000,000 VNĐ All features are fully functional except the volume control is broken. You can't turn ... Read More

@MathewP mate... get some custom made inner soles problem solved happy running - @CraigosObviously someone who has ZERO knowledge of custom orthotics in Vietnam. There is absolutely ONE business claiming to offer CUSTOM orthotics in southern ... Read More

Happy Anniversary to my dear Vietnamese wife and me. 4 happy years together so far. She's a magician 🪄 ✨ Read More

Ok thanks, I don't mind the rain but i I wouldn't want to be stuck in a hotel room all day. What's the best time come when there's not so many holiday people about. - @dansanderson1September, usually. Otherwise, March.April through September is high ... Read More

Hi does it rain all day in October to December. - @dansanderson1It can. November is statistically the worst.That's classic northern monsoon season here in Đà Nẵng as well as in the general region north and south of hereAbsolutely ... Read More

Just to clarify, the photograph of the passport is one thing. The individual passport size photo is a separate issue. Do not crop your individual passport size photo from the photo of your passport. That will definitely be rejected. The individual ... Read More

I am coming to Quy Nhon in January 2027. I would like to meet with an ExPat to get a better understanding of the country as I would like to move and settle down. Are you in Quy Nhon, or do you know someone who could meet with me? I am from the ... Read More

...I think I'll do a month of Airbnb prior to committing to anywhere. Cheers Dean - @Deanoroger64I (personally) recommend avoiding Airbnb in Vietnam unless you are physically here and can view the property before renting. Also, many Airbnb ... Read More

Re - @jayrozzetti23 Dean, JR and I are both choosing to be kind when it comes to describing our experiences with the local expat community there. We were fortunate to become friends while I was living there, so we each knew at least one person to ... Read More

Yep, I have been registered for STEP for about 10 years now. - @Good_ManSo it's possible we may have talked about this before, but I'm wondering about your permanent address in Vietnam and how good is the postal service in your area? By that, I ... Read More

This is the first time after 6 and a half years that i didn't receive the check in my account. Did everybody on the SSA list receive their check in their account? - @Good_ManAre you subscribed to the STEP program through the US EMBASSY in Hanoi? ... Read More

@Deanoroger64 I rather like Vung Tau, I have spent several weeks there, but it is very 'vietnamese'. Unless you have a vietnamese partner or good friend you might struggle a bit. Also, the last time I was there they were doing an awful lot of ... Read More

@OceanBeach92107 Sorry one other question, if you park 600 million vnd in a Vietnamese bank they will give you a 1 year visa? Does there have to be any semblance of a business there? Cheers Dean - @Deanoroger64Good question. It's a bit more ... Read More

@OceanBeach92107 Thanks mate, that pretty much aligns with what I've been told so far - @Deanoroger64"Pretty much"? In what ways does that information not align with what you've been told so far? Now's your chance to get specific about any ... Read More

...Visa runs every 3 months don't bother me too much but what is immigrations thoughts on this? It seems plenty of people do it...Cheers Dean - @Deanoroger64Two things are absolutely beyond your control to guarantee ahead of time: 1. Immigration ... Read More

@OceanBeach92107 Thanks mate, that pretty much aligns with what I've been told so far - @Deanoroger64"Pretty much"? In what ways does that information not align with what you've been told so far? Now's your chance to get specific about any ... Read More

G'day all As the title suggests, I'm looking at the possibility of retirement in Vietnam in 4 years and would appreciate all the advice I can get. I understand there is no retirement visa as such and I don't intend to work. There seems to be mixed ... Read More

I booked a hotel thru agoda but owner canceled in last minutes... - @sfsaigon Do not select "Book without credit card". All other options require your submitting your credit card details (to Agoda, not the hotel). This way your booking is guaranteed ... Read More

Just another reason I prefer to rent a private car with driver:https://youtu.be/jTTmqZmixqk Read More

Looking for a 2 bedroom private home or apartment for 2 people for the month of February, walking distance to old town and beach. - @sallenkelownaRenting from outside Vietnam this far in the future for only one month is likely to turn out very bad ... Read More

When I was living in Quy Nhơn and had advance notice of a power outage, I would head south to one of the beach resorts in Phú Yên province for a day or two. By the time I'd return, everything would be back to normal and I'd get a ... Read More

I have two great options here in Đà Nẵng: A bare-bones coffee hut across the street from the shore of Đà Nẵng Bay. Normally it opens daily at 3 AM, serving only locals. My Vietnamese wife and I stop there at 5 AM ... Read More

So if I rent a private Airbnb, I should check the conditions of rental before considering bringing a visitor back? - @bigjono It's more complicated than that, especially with an absentee landlord Airbnb. The conditions of your Airbnb contract ... Read More

Hello all,I'm starting a directory website for Vietnamese companies, and I'm looking for a banking system that allows payments from them to my LLC account in the US.Can anyone advise me on which online banks accept payments from Vietnam via PayPal, ... Read More

I had unsubscribed from this thread, but because the OP reacted to one of my posts I'm drawn back in today. So I'm going to be very, very blunt:Now, as we piece together the breadcrumbs ,we see that someone who wants to work in Vietnam went to the ... Read More

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I was at VN embassy last week for legalization and spending much money except considerable time and its bureaucracy, but they never mentioned any restrictions to impose! - @giscivil92@Aidan Is it possible to follow it up through the VN embassy in ... Read More

It looks a new type of discrimination and racism! really fed-up😑 - @giscivil92 Reportedly (info from longtime visa agency contacts) the two main considerations are for citizens from countries experiencing political and/or economic distress. ... Read More

Hello folks, I applied for Vietnamese tourist visa 10 normal days ago!? but after 10 days it is still under the process!!!😑 Is that normal or no!?apparently bizarre!😑 What is your experience in this case!? - @giscivil92Currently, ... Read More

@charmavietnam Not many understand the abbreviations. - @MarkinNamI do Read More

I want to rent an electric moto in Da Nang for two days - @RosechaitUnlike another respondent in this thread, I actually live here in Đà Nẵng. I own and use an E-trike and I'm quite familiar with the local e-bike rental ... Read More

What challenges do you face? Cheryl Expat.com Team - @CherylRABIES.I realize that's not a "transportation" issue, but any decisions about pet care and wellbeing in Vietnam need to be viewed through the lens of rabies awareness. I'm normally not a ... Read More

@mtgmike Apply for VNeID go in person to Immigration Passport and Visa office in D1 take your passport and you can get application forms - @Phap triRespectfully intended, this is perhaps the most useless and clueless response you have provided to ... Read More

This is absolutely a repeat of previously posted information, but I thought I would share it since this came today in an official email from the US Embassy in Hanoi: ~~~~~Notice: Implementation of pre-arrival declaration for international ... Read More

Hi there I’m thinking of doing a long stay in Da Nang, I’ve been there for a short holiday (4 days) and would love to come back for a longer stay. im Australian, retired and was thinking an Airbnb or apartment, I want to feel safe , ... Read More

Nha Trang sunrise during COVID-19 June 13th, 2020View through a dirty window at the Mường Thanh Luxury Hotel: Read More

Hi All, I am moving from Danang to Saigon and am looking for a company that will transport safely and with some degree of care my belongings. Does anyone have any recommendations? Very much appreciated. - @mitsmaakWhat are you talking about?Things ... Read More

...like others have mentioned if others are working in Vietnam without the proper TRC then it is illegal and the government is cracking down on this and people are getting banned from returning. - @jrharveyI'm guessing that you meant to say without ... Read More

Dear @OceanBeach92107 I really appreciate your comprehensive and insightful advice. You're saying correctly, My documents must be authenticated again by the Iranian embassy in Vietnam, even though they were already authenticated and stamped by ... Read More

Hello Folks,I hope you're doing wellI have a job offer from a company in Hanoi. According to the immigration law, my university degrees, work experience certificate, and criminal clearance letter must be legalized! 🤔 😐I'm currently ... Read More

...can an Australian open an account with any of the banks in Sài Gòn? Im getting the feeling, No. - @MarkinNamThe ability of a foreigner to open a bank account in Vietnam is directly related to the type of visa you hold. Some limited ... Read More

If you currently hold an account with HSBC Australia, you can apply for an HSBC Vietnam account before moving or arriving by using the HSBC Overseas Account Opening Service. https://www.hsbc.com.au/international/o … t-opening/ - ... Read More

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Rains here over the past three days have provided a welcome relief from the heat. With that relief comes the very real risk of flooding. The small stream/brook at the back of the house has the annual potential to swell up and break over its banks. ... Read More

Just some random thoughts from my perspective (not to be taken too seriously): I spent a month in Ha Noi around 20 years ago, didn't like it, ended up back in HCMC, a place I've never liked, so eventually I went back to Wiang Chan (Vientiane) Laos ... Read More

This article appeared in today's news: Trash overwhelms Da Nang's tourist streets and beachfront https://e.vnexpress.net/photo/environme … 78833.html Household waste and construction debris are spilling across the streets, sidewalks and ... Read More

@OceanBeach92107 Agent not needed. You can do it by yourself by going to the Passport/Visa immigration office on Nguyen Thi Minh Khai street in Saigon. English is not great but staff are friendly and helpful. Usually a few westerners waiting to ... Read More

@OceanBeach92107 Its considerably cooler there. - @Dannyroc3Are you talking about the Southern hemisphere winter when it's summer in Vietnam? Read More

Hi all, a really morbid subject but need to ask. When I finally kick the bucket can someone take my ashes back to Việt Nam to scatter. I realise my remains will end up back in Australia to be cremated but no where here I'd like them scattered. ... Read More

Went to a festival in the market behind the cathedral in HCMc and found a great T shirt with a pig's snout on it above the snout the words,,,, What the ...... - @MarkinNamHeo?(sounds a bit like "hell") Read More

5 AM at Đà Nẵng Bay Dawn over Sơn Trà (Monkey Mountain 🐒) Read More

Any members have a report from up north? I read that yesterday Hanoi was at 41C (feels like 47!). Outlook for North & Central Vietnam (yuck) - @Aidan in HCMCCurrently in Đà Nẵng. Forecast calls for 36° soon, likely "feels ... Read More

I've suffered quite a few workplace accidents/mishaps/bloopers over the years, as evidenced by the condition of my left thumb. Nothing compared to that of Mr. Phineas Gage. - @Aidan in HCMCNo way I'm waiting watching 24+ minutes for a punchline... ... Read More

The more sophisticated the hotel, the more likely it's going to be a problem if you attempt to bring an unregistered guest up to your room. It has absolutely nothing to do with marital status or long-term relationship. If you only register yourself ... Read More

There are international hospitals and clinics throughout the length of Vietnam. As long as a person doesn't mind paying more than the locals do for their health care, it's very easy to access and high quality. Of course we have a lot of itinerant ... Read More

@Safepeter If they give you one year it won't be a TRC it will be a TT visa (6 months or 1 year).It seems there's no way around having to pay an agent. I got my original TRC in September 2022 by flying to Hanoi and sticking around there until it was ... Read More

@Phap tri Henryjo posted this 6 years ago.He is also BANNED from participating in the Forum, so he's not going to see your answer... 6 years later... Read More

(update: Pre-arrival Information to be submitted by int'l travellers arriving via air, nationwide) "Vietnam to roll out pre-arrival information system for international arrivals nationwide" "The Immigration Department under the Ministry of Public ... Read More

I don't even notice the slight increase in fuel costs. - @Aidan in HCMC Yes, the topic is somewhat irrelevant to Vietnam as, for whatever reason, fuel prices don't seem to be "soaring" here. - @jayrozzetti23I keep reading that the government has ... Read More

The trick is "if a contract exists, a business it is". More of your absolutely uniformed drivel. You don't know what you're talking about.What I know there is not any special registration to differentiate a rental house to locals or foreigners, it's ... Read More

ii have been told as a foreigner renting house from individual owner requiring them to register as a business like an Airbnb with fire suppressing protocols. Thus some owner would opt out from renting to foreigner. Would having a TRC or PRC solve ... Read More

In brief, yes, the landlord must follow all legal requirements to rent out a house OR CONDO or APARTMENT or HOSTEL to foreigners. There has been a big recent crackdown here in Đà Nẵng causing a lot of immediate evictions AND ... Read More

Thanks Ocean Beach. Does your US T-Mobile work here in Vietnam? They send codes direct to the phone for a lot of stuff now. Today when I did my-ID to get into the IRS it wanted me to send photos of my documents and take a selfie direct from a ... Read More

How are we supposed to do to verify our identity with these US and government portals we need to use as expats? - @mtgmikeI've been here 8 years. Here's how I've done it:1. Maintained a domicile address in the USA by paying a small "rental" fee to ... Read More

@jamesfromkent Hi James I have written a number of posts re finance, why not take a look. Happy to have an informal chat Brian - @bhspence@jamesfromkent last connected with this forum over 4 years ago, so you might not be hearing back from him. ... Read More

Yeah, humidity is the real culprit Read More