OceanBeach92107
American expat in Vietnam
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About me
American
Lives in Da Nang, Da Nang, Vietnam
Speaks Fluent English & a little bit of Vietnamese, Spanish & German
Registration: 31 January 2018
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Traffic law question by It2VN
I am referring to pedestrian crossings (as they are called in the UK); the white stripes across the street or road where pedestrians should be able to have priority over vehicles for safe crossing to the other side, the vehicles giving way or ...
1. Crosswalks in Vietnam are for suckers2. Nobody crosses the street at a 90° angle 3. Always cross the street at a 45° diagonal angle, making constant eye contact with oncoming traffic. Think of yourself as a large rock being moved upstream ... Read More
How is Cryptocurrency regulated in Vietnam? by danrodri
Hi community. A friend told me about a US/Vietnamese crypto platform offering a staking program that pays 9% per month in US$. I checked and surprisingly, the platform seems legit (says someone who has been in academia for over 10 years now and ...
...Now living off of crypto and its working out. - @danrodriI highly doubt that, unless you are someone who encourages suckers to buy in and profits off of their losses. Nobody's been making any money off of crypto for a while now... Read More
Visas To Enter Vietnam by Aidan in HCMC
***(IMPORTANT! Due to current covid measures, check with Vietnam Immigration Authority to confirm current availability and lengths of validity)***List of the Visas types from Vietnamese Immigration ...
@OceanBeach92107 Thanx a lot, figured that, hopefully Vietnam Immigration folks will come to their senses and re-establish a longer visa for us 'retired' folks that are not married to a Vietnamese.......No matter, we plan to be in Thailand at least ... Read More
Visas To Enter Vietnam by Aidan in HCMC
***(IMPORTANT! Due to current covid measures, check with Vietnam Immigration Authority to confirm current availability and lengths of validity)***List of the Visas types from Vietnamese Immigration ...
@Aidan @OceanBeach I tried to PM but unable too for some reason. I am currently in An Long Dong Thap on a 90 day multiple entry visa and would like to get an extension before it runs out 12 March. We plan to go back to Thailand on 7 March, and ... Read More
IT Jobs / Companies / Recruiters by relocation2026
Hey everyone! I’m starting to look for job opportunities in Vietnam and could use some recommendations. If you know any companies or recruiters worth reaching out to, I’d love the pointers.Not to bore everyone with too many details on my ...
Hey everyone! I’m starting to look for job opportunities in Vietnam and could use some recommendations. If you know any companies or recruiters worth reaching out to, I’d love the pointers.Not to bore everyone with too many details on my ... Read More
Email address not verified message by MarkinNam
I'm getting this message and each time I try to verify it they are unable to send the code or what ever. Tried messaging Julien but can't even message him ???? an advice ??
I'm getting this message and each time I try to verify it they are unable to send the code or what ever. Tried messaging Julien but can't even message him ???? an advice ?? - @MarkinNamObviously Cheryl has the best advice as admin. In addition, if ... Read More
New members of the Vietnam forum, introduce yourselves here - 2025 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Vietnam forum? Don't 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 ...
...I'm a technology consultant and can work remotely... any tips on...any potential companies to reach out to as I'd like to secure a role with a company there before I make the permanent move.... - @relocation2026 You really do need to create a ... Read More
Cebu debut: locations? by It2VN
In March I'm heading to Cebu to see if it could be a place to settle. My idea is to spend a month or two initially in Cebu city or one of its divisions or adjacent cities (Mandaue etc).Staying in a hotel upon arrival then renting an apartment in a ...
In March I'm heading to Cebu to see if it could be a place to settle. My idea is to spend a month or two initially in Cebu city or one of its divisions or adjacent cities (Mandaue etc). Staying in a hotel upon arrival then renting an apartment in a ... Read More
Visas To Enter Vietnam by Aidan in HCMC
***(IMPORTANT! Due to current covid measures, check with Vietnam Immigration Authority to confirm current availability and lengths of validity)***List of the Visas types from Vietnamese Immigration ...
@It2VN Sounds good. But reports have shown that Monday the 15th will be counted as "day zero", Tuesday the 16th then being day one, with a hoped-for eVisa issuance being late Thursday (18th) or early Friday(19th). My only suggestion is that you ... Read More
Inexperienced Foreign Motorbike Rider by Aidan in HCMC
This happened 2 days ago, directly in front of my barber shop, next to GF's Vietcom Bank branch, Duong Dong, Phu Quoc. Panic mode, then throttle, then straight into the shop. (Link, FB video)Happy to say there was no report of injury, either to the ...
This happened 2 days ago, directly in front of my barber shop, next to GF's Vietcom Bank branch, Duong Dong, Phu Quoc. Panic mode, then throttle, then straight into the shop.(Link, FB video) Happy to say there was no report of injury, either to the ... Read More
Moving to Vung Tau by Matthew Oliver mccormick
Looking to move to Vung Tau area from Canada, what’s the options for work as an expat? I’m currently a manager at a commercial exterior construction company, I specialize in building envelope.
Looking to move to Vung Tau area from Canada, what’s the options for work as an expat? I’m currently a manager at a commercial exterior construction company, I specialize in building envelope. - @Matthew Oliver mccormickGood luck ... Read More
Am I really a bad teacher? Or is something up? by Noelwastaken
Hi everyone, I'm back with more questions about living and working here as an expat.I just got a message from my new boss, telling me I have to observe one of my coworker's classes tonight after I'm done teaching, because one of the schools were not ...
And further Fred, your suggestion that dialects of the State should be a barrier to EL teaching is, again, making me wonder how much you really understand about the craft of EL teaching. An essential element of being a good EL teacher is the ... Read More
DN1 Visa, Sponsored by Chacronym
Hi. I searched this topic and found a variety of posts here that are similar, but not quite the information I'm seeking, so I decided to make it a new topic.I find that the DN1 visa program for Vietnam is not very well documented online, other than ...
A DN1 under 3 months, the Work Permit (WP) is exempted. When this visa is longer/extended/renewed by the same customer, the WP becomes mandatory. - @ajaironThat's absolutely true in theory, although it's not that there is an exemption, it's just ... Read More
DN1 Visa, Sponsored by Chacronym
Hi. I searched this topic and found a variety of posts here that are similar, but not quite the information I'm seeking, so I decided to make it a new topic.I find that the DN1 visa program for Vietnam is not very well documented online, other than ...
Hi. I searched this topic and found a variety of posts here that are similar, but not quite the information I'm seeking, so I decided to make it a new topic. I find that the DN1 visa program for Vietnam is not very well documented online, other than ... Read More
Retired Aussie Fart in Tam Dao by Woodsy Retired
Hi all 😁Well, it's damn great to back home in Viet Nam 🥳🥳🥳🥳 Lived here for 7 years before (2005 ~ 2012). And once divorce happened in Oz, it was an easy life choice to return permanently to Viet Nam ...
Thanx OB 😉 I'm an ignorant bugger... what's TRC? - @Woodsy RetiredTRC = Temporary Resident Card Read More