hyagly256
Kittitian expat in Vietnam
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Registration: 10 March 2018
Quarantine in Saigon by Hooked
Good morning Y’all. I am on day 5 of myself imposed lockdown. Vn government thinks they did this to me but it was my choice to come. Things that make me smile today: Very happy that I prearranged a treadmill to rent and had it installed in ...
What are stretch bands? Do they enable you to get your heartrate up to beneficial workout levels? Read More
Quarantine in Saigon by Hooked
Good morning Y’all. I am on day 5 of myself imposed lockdown. Vn government thinks they did this to me but it was my choice to come. Things that make me smile today: Very happy that I prearranged a treadmill to rent and had it installed in ...
Hooked, I am curious how you were able to come here. I thought tourists were banned. Did you fall into some exempt category? Read More
Quarantine in Saigon by Hooked
Good morning Y’all. I am on day 5 of myself imposed lockdown. Vn government thinks they did this to me but it was my choice to come. Things that make me smile today: Very happy that I prearranged a treadmill to rent and had it installed in ...
This is very serious. In all quarantine camps, there should be provisions for exercise. Exercise bikes, treadmills, etc. are a great idea and I doubt if they are widely implemented. Going 14 days without exercise and sunlight is a serious health ... Read More
"A Great Country for Old Men"? by OceanBeach92107
What do you think? [url=https://ampe.vnexpress.net/news/news/vietnam-remains-a-great-country-for-old-men-4215940.html]Vietnam remains a great country for old men - VN Express[/url]
Just out of curiosity, how are you managing the visa situation? Have a TRC? Read More
Settling Down in Vũng Tàu by OceanBeach92107
I'm not new to the Vietnam forum, but after a year mostly touring around the country, I've signed a 6 month lease on an excellent and quiet 2 bedroom apartment on Phan Chu Trinh. I'm mostly interested in music performances, all styles, ...
Well if you're hopping it will take you forever to get to Vietnam. Unless you're a really fast hopper! Read More
Dangerous theft in my apt room by Adam2005
I want to get expat feedback about a very bad experience. Last month professional thief climbed up the building and entered my room through sliding window at around 3:45am, took away my cellphone, laptop, and handbag while I was sleeping. In my bag ...
Interesting, thanks for the info. I know many expats have problems with US banks trying to close their accounts when they find out they don't live in the US. Sounds like you have found the good banks that don't follow this annoying policy. Read More
Tourist visa to renew in Vung Tau by Laurent futur Nha Trang
Hi, I am in Vung Tau at the moment. I have just renewed my tourist one month visa with a local of Vung Tau : I payed 1,2 millions vnd and it has been very quick (I gave my passport on Monday afternoon and it came back this Wenesday morning). The ...
I meant "visa extension". In may and august, I got a first and a second 3-months extensions of my initial visa. After that, I got one-month extensions every month. I entered in Vietnam in February (with initial 3-months tourist visa). My ... Read More
Dangerous theft in my apt room by Adam2005
I want to get expat feedback about a very bad experience. Last month professional thief climbed up the building and entered my room through sliding window at around 3:45am, took away my cellphone, laptop, and handbag while I was sleeping. In my bag ...
No, passport is not a bankcard but its value can be a whole lot more precious in the wrong hands, the reason more than 25 million passport numbers (more than 5 million unencrypted and more than 20 million encrypted) were stolen from the ... Read More
Tourist visa to renew in Vung Tau by Laurent futur Nha Trang
Hi, I am in Vung Tau at the moment. I have just renewed my tourist one month visa with a local of Vung Tau : I payed 1,2 millions vnd and it has been very quick (I gave my passport on Monday afternoon and it came back this Wenesday morning). The ...
When you say "renewed" do you mean you got a visa extension? Or is Vung Tau issuing new tourist visas, which I thought were not available anywhere now? Read More
Is the vietnamcupid dating site legit by HenryJo
I joined yesterday. Today, found my inbox swamped with messages 'from girls'. Have a slight suspicion that not all the messages may be legit. Perhaps, to temp me in to signing-up for the paid subscriptions? Can anyone using the paid ...
You mean Sean Connery? Isn't he dead? Read More
Visa extensions by Guest2023
Latest information. [url=http://news.chinhphu.vn/Home/Free-stay-permit-waivers-extended-until-November-30/202010/41962.vgp]Extensions[/url]
Official word, finally: Vietnam Immigration News 05 month 01 year 2021 Notice on Automatic stay extension 1. CONTINUE to implement “automatic stay extension” for foreign nationals until January 31st, 2021 (subjects and forms ... Read More
Visa extensions by Guest2023
Latest information. [url=http://news.chinhphu.vn/Home/Free-stay-permit-waivers-extended-until-November-30/202010/41962.vgp]Extensions[/url]
Official word from visit to HCM immigration yesterday: government has not yet announced a policy for the extensions, so please wait a few days for the announcement. I said, okay, I can wait a few days, but if government announces there will be no ... Read More
Visa extensions by Guest2023
Latest information. [url=http://news.chinhphu.vn/Home/Free-stay-permit-waivers-extended-until-November-30/202010/41962.vgp]Extensions[/url]
How can you make plans when they don't tell you their policy until it's too late? Read More
Visa extensions by Guest2023
Latest information. [url=http://news.chinhphu.vn/Home/Free-stay-permit-waivers-extended-until-November-30/202010/41962.vgp]Extensions[/url]
I've been watching the https://xuatnhapcanh.gov.vn site for these notices monthly. They NEVER post the new extension policy until the first or second day of the next month, after the old extension has expired. So by the time they tell you the ... Read More
Visa extensions by Guest2023
Latest information. [url=http://news.chinhphu.vn/Home/Free-stay-permit-waivers-extended-until-November-30/202010/41962.vgp]Extensions[/url]
As I was walking in the backpacker district, another agent called out to me that he could get me a one year visa, and he even said he could get me a 2 year VEC !! VEC for $1500. The VEC sounds pretty dodgy to me as I don't qualify for one. Read More
Visa extensions by Guest2023
Latest information. [url=http://news.chinhphu.vn/Home/Free-stay-permit-waivers-extended-until-November-30/202010/41962.vgp]Extensions[/url]
I have been offered a new one year tourist visa for US passport by HCM agent for the princely sum of $1350. If I accept this offer, is there a chance this visa will be fake? Or does he have connections that other agents don't have? Read More
What happens to you if you test positive?
We all are going to have to get tested to leave VN eventually. I was wondering what happens to you if your test is positive. My guess: you are immediately seized and put in an isolation ward. Men in hazmat suits go to your apartment and fumigate ... Read More
How can I get my stuff out of Cambodia? by hyagly256
I have some personal items in storage at a hotel in Phnom Penh. It’s things like clothing, a computer and computer accessories, legal documents. Since I have not been able to go to Cambodia since March, and since I have lost all hope that ...
Thanks for the reply. Well, I wonder how much the taxes would be? Do they open every box that comes in? I asked DHL about this and they said I could do it if I'd entered VN within last 30 days and had a customs declaration form. Obviously, I ... Read More
Update Health Declaration problem by hyagly256
When I tried to update my health declaration online at https://tokhaiyte.vn, I saw that a new section has been added that was not there before: “choose a quarantine facility.” This does not apply to me. I entered VN in January, 2020, I ...
Thanks, OB and Good ol Boy. I did as you said, OB, and filled out the form. The issue for me was, I didn't want to have to re-enter all my information. I had clicked the link for "update the declaration" and that took me to the ... Read More
Update Health Declaration problem
When I tried to update my health declaration online at https://tokhaiyte.vn, I saw that a new section has been added that was not there before: “choose a quarantine facility.” This does not apply to me. I entered VN in January, 2020, I ... Read More
How can I get my stuff out of Cambodia?
I have some personal items in storage at a hotel in Phnom Penh. It’s things like clothing, a computer and computer accessories, legal documents. Since I have not been able to go to Cambodia since March, and since I have lost all hope that ... Read More
Visa Extension or Visa "Renewal"? by OceanBeach92107
I'm not a visa expert, but I thought perhaps we could have a conversation about the difference between getting a visa extension vs a brand new visa. *As I understand it* (apologies if it's a ramble) Recent restrictions on exiting and ...
Are you a man or a woman? Your bio page seems to indicate that you intend to obfuscate.I'm a man! Anyway, what difference does it make with regard to the supposed unisex ban on shorts? Read More
Visa Extension or Visa "Renewal"? by OceanBeach92107
I'm not a visa expert, but I thought perhaps we could have a conversation about the difference between getting a visa extension vs a brand new visa. *As I understand it* (apologies if it's a ramble) Recent restrictions on exiting and ...
"Properly dressed" is the requirement to enter government offices. No shorts, no sleeveless T-shirts (don't know if it's applied to both genders). They're not the rules in my youth, but then again, not many people wore ... Read More
First Covid-19 Death in Vietnam by Ciambella
[color=#3f7ae9]Patient 428, resident of Hoi An, under treatment in Da Nang and Hue Hospitals, died of myocardial infarction due to severe medical history and COVID-19[/color] The National Steering Committee on COVID-19 Prevention and Control ...
In the US or UK, that death certificate would have read COVID on the top line, and all the co-morbidities further down or on the second page. That's how CDC instructs hospitals to record COVID deaths. Everywhere in the world, average COVID ... Read More
First Covid-19 Death in Vietnam by Ciambella
[color=#3f7ae9]Patient 428, resident of Hoi An, under treatment in Da Nang and Hue Hospitals, died of myocardial infarction due to severe medical history and COVID-19[/color] The National Steering Committee on COVID-19 Prevention and Control ...
I am SO happy to see some COVID-skepticism finally creep into these threads. Stein is correct, and in fact when you investigate it, you find so many more examples of how the US, especially, is inflating the COVID numbers tremendously, with the help ... Read More
Are the vitamins counterfeit? by hyagly256
I left tons of vitamins and supplements bought mail order from the US in my storage in Cambodia and only brought a small amount here because I expected to go back to Cambodia after a month or two here. Best laid plans of mice and men, etc. So ...
One more point, the websites in VN that sell Kirkland and other supplements say that they guarantee they are authentic and will refund you 300% of the price if they are fake. Like you could prove they are fake. That just makes me more ... Read More
Are the vitamins counterfeit? by hyagly256
I left tons of vitamins and supplements bought mail order from the US in my storage in Cambodia and only brought a small amount here because I expected to go back to Cambodia after a month or two here. Best laid plans of mice and men, etc. So ...
Thanks for the replies. Jlgarbutt, it's totally different bringing stuff in with you in your luggage when you arrive, and having stuff shipped from a company abroad. Totally different policies. Stein, I'm sure you can get nasal spray and ... Read More
Are the vitamins counterfeit?
I left tons of vitamins and supplements bought mail order from the US in my storage in Cambodia and only brought a small amount here because I expected to go back to Cambodia after a month or two here. Best laid plans of mice and men, etc. So ... Read More
Dating Older Women in Vietnam by Jayonthekeys
Good Morning/Afternoon. This is my first time posting on a forum, let alone this one. I'm a 27 year old professional. I have lived all my life in the UK & I am looking to travel to Vietnam to potentially live the rest of my life. I have ...
Hmm. Interesting, I'm after the same age group. So where in VN is this park you are referring to, goodolboy? Maybe you can tell me in a PM if you don't want to publicize it? Read More
Extend your visa now or Cry later by Johnny Le Manh Hung
---------------------------------------------------- From the 18th of May, Immigration announced some new policies on visa automatic extended until June 30th, for those who enter Vietnam after March 1st, 2020 under tourist visa, Visa waiver, ...
I couldn't "quote" your post with links under review, but in answer to your question as to why SOME travel agents are telling you there are no flights, I think it's simple: You've chosen agents who would rather sell you a visa ... Read More
Extend your visa now or Cry later by Johnny Le Manh Hung
---------------------------------------------------- From the 18th of May, Immigration announced some new policies on visa automatic extended until June 30th, for those who enter Vietnam after March 1st, 2020 under tourist visa, Visa waiver, ...
The point is, you want it all. You want a cheap flight home. You want a safe flight home. You want to stay here. You want it to be cheap to renew the visa to stay here. The fact is every person is different and everyone has their own threshold ... Read More
Extend your visa now or Cry later by Johnny Le Manh Hung
---------------------------------------------------- From the 18th of May, Immigration announced some new policies on visa automatic extended until June 30th, for those who enter Vietnam after March 1st, 2020 under tourist visa, Visa waiver, ...
It's not conflicting information. There are two scenarios. You have an automatic extension if you were here legally after I think March 7th that will go through June 30 but you MUST LEAVE before June 30 for this to work. If you plan to stay past ... Read More
Extend your visa now or Cry later by Johnny Le Manh Hung
---------------------------------------------------- From the 18th of May, Immigration announced some new policies on visa automatic extended until June 30th, for those who enter Vietnam after March 1st, 2020 under tourist visa, Visa waiver, ...
Why are news stories saying there are no flights, such as this one: https://vietnamtimes.org.vn/likely-a-space-of-possibility-that-vietnam-reopens-intl-flight-in-july-21521.html 19/06/2020Lyan Vu Although Vietnamese air carriers are the right ... Read More
Extend your visa now or Cry later by Johnny Le Manh Hung
---------------------------------------------------- From the 18th of May, Immigration announced some new policies on visa automatic extended until June 30th, for those who enter Vietnam after March 1st, 2020 under tourist visa, Visa waiver, ...
To make matters more confusing, when I search on google about which countries are open I get stuff like this: "Thailand: All foreign nationals are barred from entering Thailand and international passenger flights to Thailand are suspended. However, ... Read More
Extend your visa now or Cry later by Johnny Le Manh Hung
---------------------------------------------------- From the 18th of May, Immigration announced some new policies on visa automatic extended until June 30th, for those who enter Vietnam after March 1st, 2020 under tourist visa, Visa waiver, ...
Why are all the travel agents telling me there are no flights out of VN when this page https://www.hochiminhcityairport.com/flight-status-departures/ shows departures to Taipei, Bangkok, Phnom Penh, Sydney and Korea? And the online booking sites ... Read More
Extend your visa now or Cry later by Johnny Le Manh Hung
---------------------------------------------------- From the 18th of May, Immigration announced some new policies on visa automatic extended until June 30th, for those who enter Vietnam after March 1st, 2020 under tourist visa, Visa waiver, ...
I have one of those extensions to June 30 based on an exit letter received from my consulate. Where am I supposed to go on June 30? How do you get out of the country when the borders are still closed and there are no international flights? Read More
2020 U.S. ECONOMIC IMPACT PAYMENTS for Citizens Living Abroad by OceanBeach92107
The recently authorized $1,200.00 USD ECONOMIC IMPACT PAYMENTS can be paid to U.S. citizens living abroad through the direct deposit system. Here is the Internal Revenue Service's info webpage about special circumstances for those living ...
I must congratulate you, Ciambella. You are one of the few people who know how to use "whence" correctly. You learned the English language better than the natives! Read More
Corona Quarantine for returning expats to Vietnam by Lutz26
Hi there, does anyone know about a regulation on which returning expats to Vietnam (HCMC) can spend the actual 14 day Corona quarantine in their own apartment supervised by daily police control? I read about some weeks ago but cannot find the ...
This quarantine stuff is total BS. If Vietnam and other quarantining countries ever expect tourists to return, they have to end this medieval practice. Lots of experts say quarantines are totally counterproductive and endanger the people under ... Read More
Notice of "Automatic Renewal of Temporary Residence" to foreigners by cruisemonkey
1. Foreign nationals who enter on the basis of visa exemption or entry on e-visas or tourist visas from March 1, 2020 are now " automatically extended temporary residence permits " until the end of June 30, 2020. , may exit during the ...
Thanks Ciambella and OB. I don't really like to install apps that are going to track everything I do, so I will stick to other methods. My health is still fine, is there any need to update this silly report? Read More
Notice of "Automatic Renewal of Temporary Residence" to foreigners by cruisemonkey
1. Foreign nationals who enter on the basis of visa exemption or entry on e-visas or tourist visas from March 1, 2020 are now " automatically extended temporary residence permits " until the end of June 30, 2020. , may exit during the ...
How does a person "declare one's temporary residence"? Where does one go? I filed a health declaration online a few weeks ago. Do I have to keep updating it? Read More
Indian Grocery Stores..... by rakesharora03
Hi Can any one please help me for Indian Grocery Stores from where i can buy "ATTA", "DAAL" Masalas....... Im Staying at district 1 in HCMC Thanks in Advance Rakesh Arora
Phuong Ha also has another shop across the street on Ham Nghi, called Phuong Ha 2. It is much larger, not crowded and not hot. Has the same stuff as the cramped shop. Read More
Can a foreigner travel by motorbike to Saigon by I do believe
Can a foreigner travel by motorbike to Saigon from Tay Ninh to renew visa without trouble at checkpoints ? April 16th
Moc Bai is closed.Moc Bai is not closed for commercial vehicles, is my understanding. They're letting cargo trucks through to Cambodia. Maybe they would be willing to help those of us who have a valid visa but need a permission to stay extension ... Read More
i am opening a new three wheel bike businesses in vn by nickuscdds1
i am an expat from usa and love to live in vn. i am opening a three wheel bike business in saigon. since vn has alot of accidents, i think we need three wheeled bike to prevent falling off bike and hit the head. what u think, please give me some ...
This is all very interesting to me because I, too, need transport and don’t want to take the risk of a 2 wheel motorbike. What would you have to do to get a special A3 driver’s license in VN? And can anyone on a tourist visa get one, or ... Read More
Visa Renewal by fionamaluhia
Hi! I just moved here and my visa is about to expire (I ordered it over the summer when I thought I'd be coming here in November instead of January). I'm looking for a place to go in Vietnam where I can renew it without having to buy a bus ...
How over-complicated they are making this. So a person has to go their embassy with documents about residence and health (are there forms for this or you can just write your own health declaration and show a receipt for your residence), then go to ... Read More
Visa Renewal by fionamaluhia
Hi! I just moved here and my visa is about to expire (I ordered it over the summer when I thought I'd be coming here in November instead of January). I'm looking for a place to go in Vietnam where I can renew it without having to buy a bus ...
That was my question. While they don't specifically mention it, their wording about waiving the visa requirements indicates to me that they would likely waive the three-month rule as well. Unless information specific to our cases appears ... Read More
Buses and Taxis all shut down in HCMC by hyagly256
Unbelievable. First, a week ago, they cut half the bus lines and the ones that remained were ordered to run with much longer intervals, like one hour between buses. Operating hours were also shortened. Passengers had to "social distance" ...
Yes, maybe Grab motobikes are operating, but I won't ride on a motobike. As a passenger, I feel even more in danger than if I were the driver. Read More
Buses and Taxis all shut down in HCMC by hyagly256
Unbelievable. First, a week ago, they cut half the bus lines and the ones that remained were ordered to run with much longer intervals, like one hour between buses. Operating hours were also shortened. Passengers had to "social distance" ...
I consider motorbikes too dangerous, especially in VN. Read More
Buses and Taxis all shut down in HCMC by hyagly256
Unbelievable. First, a week ago, they cut half the bus lines and the ones that remained were ordered to run with much longer intervals, like one hour between buses. Operating hours were also shortened. Passengers had to "social distance" ...
The market I go to, where I can get certain foods that I can't get anywhere else, is the market behind Binh Tay bus station in Q.6. Read More
Buses and Taxis all shut down in HCMC by hyagly256
Unbelievable. First, a week ago, they cut half the bus lines and the ones that remained were ordered to run with much longer intervals, like one hour between buses. Operating hours were also shortened. Passengers had to "social distance" ...
12 kilometers is about 7-1/2 miles. I mean the walk to get there plus the walk back home. Read More
Buses and Taxis all shut down in HCMC
Unbelievable. First, a week ago, they cut half the bus lines and the ones that remained were ordered to run with much longer intervals, like one hour between buses. Operating hours were also shortened. Passengers had to "social distance" ... Read More
Visa Renewal by fionamaluhia
Hi! I just moved here and my visa is about to expire (I ordered it over the summer when I thought I'd be coming here in November instead of January). I'm looking for a place to go in Vietnam where I can renew it without having to buy a bus ...
And what happens if a person has a 1 year multi entry tourist visa (US citizen) that expires in 2021, with a 3 month permission to stay that expires about 2 weeks from now? What does one do? Read More
Anyone entering vn these days? by Arnaud
Hey all, I live in Vietnam, I've been in Australia for two weeks, and I'm supposed to go back this Friday. To the best of my knowledge, there's no reason I'll be quarantined as I don't come from Shengen area. But I'm ...
Why the f**k don't they let you just take the test and get a negative result instead of being f**king quarantined for 2 weeks? Read More
Vung Tau local bus to Mega Market? by hyagly256
Vung Tau is one of the places I am considering for a place to settle. One of the things that make it a contender for me is (in addition to fresh air and ocean breezes) the fact that there is a MM Mega Market there. Mega Market is my favorite of ...
Were the smaller portions packaged and on display?, or did you ask a staff member to cut it up? The brie I bought was a 125g pack on display. Noticed they also had Camembert in small pack. However, the cheeses like cheddar and Mozzarella were in ... Read More
Mail order vitamins and supplements banned in VN?
It's not the clean status of the package -- this policy preceded the virus insanity. I was told it has something to do with VN not sure which agency governs imports of supplements. I don't use FB but maybe I will see if I can find something ... Read More
what to do? covid19 policies make no sense. not sure what to do. by exstam1
i have a one year multi entry visa since i am from the usa. I have been living in vn for 3 months now and i have to do a visa run and i am scared to do it because i am not sure they will let me back in since i am from usa and cases are rising ...
I have a tendency to think that this article is just plain old shock journalism. Do you really trust the Daily Mail to give the complete truth...ALL of the coronavirus news coverage is shock journalism. It's B**S**T sensationalism with an ... Read More
Mail order vitamins and supplements banned in VN?
I have been told by a very authoritative source that we are not allowed to receive vitamins and herbal supplements from US mail order companies like iHerb, even if we pay the VN customs tax. I think this is a new policy and has been in effect ... Read More
Student visas by Corinth
Can I teach English in Vietnam if I am on a student visa? What are the pros and cons?
But surely SOME foreigners have learned to speak VNese fluently. I have met a few. A visa good until death would be great! Let's lobby for that... Read More
Vung Tau local bus to Mega Market? by hyagly256
Vung Tau is one of the places I am considering for a place to settle. One of the things that make it a contender for me is (in addition to fresh air and ocean breezes) the fact that there is a MM Mega Market there. Mega Market is my favorite of ...
Sanooku, thanks for this information. I’m glad you discovered the place. Today I went to the MM in HCM Q.6. Scored a huge, fat bag full of very fresh kale (Cai Xoan) for 17,000d. At Big C, WHEN they have kale, it’s about 15,000 for a bag ... Read More
Volunteer work as way to get long-term visa or TRC? by hyagly256
Is this possible? Working as a volunteer in order to get long term VN residence? If it's possible, I wonder how one would find an appropriate situation. Also, I would not want to work Monday to Friday, 9 to 5, and would prefer to work from ...
Thanks for the replies. Guess I'll have to start searching for a wife. Read More
Expensive TET by GuestPoster697
This is a good article about the escalating cost of TET lucky money and gifts. We have budgeted 20 million Dong for this year. People simply expect extremely much from their relatives who live abroad or who are married to foreigners. As described in ...
Well, I see that all my posts have been removed from this thread. I will simply reiterate what I said before: I hope Ciambella can forget the insensitive personal attack someone made and keeps posting her excellent comments. Read More
Vung Tau local bus to Mega Market? by hyagly256
Vung Tau is one of the places I am considering for a place to settle. One of the things that make it a contender for me is (in addition to fresh air and ocean breezes) the fact that there is a MM Mega Market there. Mega Market is my favorite of ...
Thanks for the replies. OceanBeach, I know that, at the Mega Market in District 6 HCMC, the produce is usually very fresh. Actually, I did live in VT before, a number of years ago, but didn't know about MegaMarket then, or perhaps it wasn't ... Read More
Vung Tau local bus to Mega Market?
Vung Tau is one of the places I am considering for a place to settle. One of the things that make it a contender for me is (in addition to fresh air and ocean breezes) the fact that there is a MM Mega Market there. Mega Market is my favorite of ... Read More
Volunteer work as way to get long-term visa or TRC?
Is this possible? Working as a volunteer in order to get long term VN residence? If it's possible, I wonder how one would find an appropriate situation. Also, I would not want to work Monday to Friday, 9 to 5, and would prefer to work from ... Read More
Student visas by Corinth
Can I teach English in Vietnam if I am on a student visa? What are the pros and cons?
So, is a student visa a way to get a long-term stay in VN without frequent exits? And is studying VN language a way to get the student visa? And how long can a student visa be valid for? One year or more? Is it a possible solution for ... Read More
Banking Regulations for Foreigners Opening New Accounts by OceanBeach92107
Timo banking is not a government authority, however, they have done a good job of quoting and explaining new regulations regarding foreigners (from any country) opening new bank accounts in ...
According to this link given earlier: https://www.scb.com.vn/eng/detail/personal_deposit_detail/term-deposits-for-foreigners the "term deposit for foreigners" has 7.5% interest for 12 month term. Now go to this link: ... Read More
Banking Regulations for Foreigners Opening New Accounts by OceanBeach92107
Timo banking is not a government authority, however, they have done a good job of quoting and explaining new regulations regarding foreigners (from any country) opening new bank accounts in ...
So, I wonder if that "regular" account can be opened with less than 1 year approved presence here? Do you see the potential problem?In the new Timo contract conditions for foreigners (the link you posted), it says that a foreigner can ... Read More
Banking Regulations for Foreigners Opening New Accounts by OceanBeach92107
Timo banking is not a government authority, however, they have done a good job of quoting and explaining new regulations regarding foreigners (from any country) opening new bank accounts in ...
Ciambella, your experience is several years ago, or am I mistaken? Is that relevant to the new rules that just started in July? Here's what I understand from my banks: I can get a new one-year fixed deposit, but to get it, I have to apply for ... Read More
Reitrement visa is in the works? by hyagly256
A writer named Rick Ellis wrote: “Vietnam does not yet have a retirement visa program although I understand it’s in the works and will appear in the coming ...
Thanks Ciambella. I remember someone told me, maybe 12 years ago, that if you marry a woman with kids in VN, you have to legally adopt the kids. Maybe that was incorrect, or maybe the law changed. Read More
100% natural peanut butter by WillyBaldy
I remember discussing this before on the forum but is there really 100% natural peanut butter in Vietnam? My contacts in Saigon checked around and only found 98% pure, the rest being sugar and salt. In my city of Rach Gia, no way I can get this, ...
Someone told me that a shop called Ben Style on Co Bac Street in Q.1 HCMC sells natural peanut butter, if the stuff at Big C is not acceptable. By the way Willy, how do you like Rach Gia? It's one of the places I've been planning to visit ... Read More
100% natural peanut butter by WillyBaldy
I remember discussing this before on the forum but is there really 100% natural peanut butter in Vietnam? My contacts in Saigon checked around and only found 98% pure, the rest being sugar and salt. In my city of Rach Gia, no way I can get this, ...
Yeah, powerful grinder, water distiller, toaster oven...all stuff I would love to have and another reason why I want a long-term visa and a permanent home. Hard to carry heavy stuff like that when you're a traveller. To say nothing of planting ... Read More
100% natural peanut butter by WillyBaldy
I remember discussing this before on the forum but is there really 100% natural peanut butter in Vietnam? My contacts in Saigon checked around and only found 98% pure, the rest being sugar and salt. In my city of Rach Gia, no way I can get this, ...
Big C stores in the south sell small jars of peanut butter that appears to be 100% natural in the bakery section. There are two varieties, one with sugar and one without. I think the one without sugar might have salt. This peanut butter has oil ... Read More
Reitrement visa is in the works? by hyagly256
A writer named Rick Ellis wrote: “Vietnam does not yet have a retirement visa program although I understand it’s in the works and will appear in the coming ...
I just assumed I would be stuck paying for their college, etc... but I guess I was wrong. Read More
Reitrement visa is in the works? by hyagly256
A writer named Rick Ellis wrote: “Vietnam does not yet have a retirement visa program although I understand it’s in the works and will appear in the coming ...
No, you won't. The Family and Marriage Law of 52/2014/QH13 indicated that private assets and properties before the union remain private when the marriage ends. In addition, during the marriage, the couple may also acquire his/her own ... Read More
Business visa denied due to "violating laws of Vietnam" - Blacklisted? by kowloon2020
Hello, I am from Western Europe, working in Hong Kong and I applied for a 3-month Vietnam business visa via an agency. I got an email from the agent telling me that I was denied, as the immigration told them "[b]I have violated the laws of ...
If you're talking about the 1 year tourist visa for US passport holders, that's incorrect. They have to leave every 3 months, not 6. Read More
Reitrement visa is in the works? by hyagly256
A writer named Rick Ellis wrote: “Vietnam does not yet have a retirement visa program although I understand it’s in the works and will appear in the coming ...
The so-called "understanding" mentioned in the article has only been a wishful thinking being passed around when a bunch of expats got together to shoot the breeze. There's no "inside information" because it doesn't ... Read More
Reitrement visa is in the works? by hyagly256
A writer named Rick Ellis wrote: “Vietnam does not yet have a retirement visa program although I understand it’s in the works and will appear in the coming ...
Reply to colinoscapee: Well, a retirement visa would make it easier to make long term fixed deposits, wouldn't it? Since they are limited by the remaining time on your visa. Read More
Any Updates on the newly passed 12 month tourist visa for US citizens by ChrisRug
My name is Chris. I've lived here with my wife and two children for almost a year now. I read all news VN, and read a few months ago that the VN govt was going to change the way tourist visa's were issued for Japan, AU and US. I then read ...
Like THIGV, I am also surprised that you got that visa, OceanBeach. I have read the threads about blacklisting and it seemed that the 1 year business visa was the prime culprit. If you have information that that's not the case, please share. Read More
Visa / Border run by def1412
I have a one year tourist visa which I got from the VN consulate in Houston, TX. When I arrived in June, it was stamped that it was permitted to remain until December. I went to England in October and the stamp I have now is for January 22,2019. ...
Well, for me it's $36 as I always get the evisa to avoid Cambodia visa stickers that eat up the pages of my passport. Plus all the stress and worry I get from sending payment info over the internet. There is obviously collusion between the ... Read More
Reitrement visa is in the works?
A writer named Rick Ellis wrote: “Vietnam does not yet have a retirement visa program although I understand it’s in the works and will appear in the coming ... Read More
Visa / Border run by def1412
I have a one year tourist visa which I got from the VN consulate in Houston, TX. When I arrived in June, it was stamped that it was permitted to remain until December. I went to England in October and the stamp I have now is for January 22,2019. ...
So let's clarify this issue. Is it possible or not possible, if you have a one year multi-entry VN visa, to exit VN at Moc Bai when your 3 months stay is finished and re-enter VN immediately from no-man's land WITHOUT first entering/exiting ... Read More
New banking rules for foreigners by Guest2023
Anyone seen the new banking rules that may come in. This was a reply from a guy who deals in these matters: [b]"Banking laws have changed that any savings accounts will only be accessible to those with a minimum 12 month ...
I also don't know if they will limit you to the finish date of your one year visa or your "permission to stay" which with a one year tourist visa is only 3 months. Read More
Imported food shops in Nha Trang? by hyagly256
Are there any grocery shops in Nha Trang that specialize in imported packaged foods, whole grain breads, etc? I mean similar to the shops on Ham Nghi Street in HCMC named Phuong Ha shop and Thai Hoa shop. Also are there any cheese shops in Nha ...
It's virtually impossible to find 100% whole grain bread in Vietnam. The bread at Big C looks dark, but I asked the Bread Department what percentage of the flour used is whole grain and what percent white flour. The answer was 10% whole grain ... Read More
New banking rules for foreigners by Guest2023
Anyone seen the new banking rules that may come in. This was a reply from a guy who deals in these matters: [b]"Banking laws have changed that any savings accounts will only be accessible to those with a minimum 12 month ...
Apparently the first decree that said you needed a minimum one year visa was replaced by a second decree that reduced that to six months. But who gets a six month visa? I thought that for most nationalities, 3 months was the maximum. The biggest ... Read More
New banking rules for foreigners by Guest2023
Anyone seen the new banking rules that may come in. This was a reply from a guy who deals in these matters: [b]"Banking laws have changed that any savings accounts will only be accessible to those with a minimum 12 month ...
Those of you who have a Timo account might notice that your "Goal Save" account, which paid a mere 1% has been deactivated. You are limited to the "Spend" account which has zero interest. This again is because of the new rules. ... Read More
Imported food shops in Da Nang? by hyagly256
Are there any grocery shops in Da Nang that specialize in imported packaged foods, whole grain breads, etc? I mean similar to the shops on Ham Nghi Street in HCMC named Phuong Ha shop and Thai Hoa shop. Also are there any cheese shops in Da Nang ...
I will answer my own question. MegaMarket has the low-priced cheese in Danang. Read More
Imported food shops in Nha Trang? by hyagly256
Are there any grocery shops in Nha Trang that specialize in imported packaged foods, whole grain breads, etc? I mean similar to the shops on Ham Nghi Street in HCMC named Phuong Ha shop and Thai Hoa shop. Also are there any cheese shops in Nha ...
Sorry for the late reply. I did manage to find a shop in Nha Trang where they had cheese at the low prices like that shop I mentioned in HCMC. It is called Moonmilk and I don't remember what street it is on. Also, MegaMarket has cheese at the ... Read More
New banking rules for foreigners by Guest2023
Anyone seen the new banking rules that may come in. This was a reply from a guy who deals in these matters: [b]"Banking laws have changed that any savings accounts will only be accessible to those with a minimum 12 month ...
The article that Budman referenced (https://vietnamnet.vn/en/business/vietnam-loosens-bank-savings-rules-for-foreigners-547188.html) seems to be very questionable. It says you need a 6 month visa to open a term deposit but another decree stated ... Read More
Imported food shops in Da Nang?
Are there any grocery shops in Da Nang that specialize in imported packaged foods, whole grain breads, etc? I mean similar to the shops on Ham Nghi Street in HCMC named Phuong Ha shop and Thai Hoa shop. Also are there any cheese shops in Da Nang ... Read More
Imported food shops in Nha Trang?
Are there any grocery shops in Nha Trang that specialize in imported packaged foods, whole grain breads, etc? I mean similar to the shops on Ham Nghi Street in HCMC named Phuong Ha shop and Thai Hoa shop. Also are there any cheese shops in Nha ... Read More
Anyway to get po box in Vietnam by Iwonder
Hi Guys, Just wondering is it possible if your travelling for a few months to get a postal address in Vietnam such as a PO BOX to have some documents sent to? Thanks
Greetings, Yogi and others, May I ask where you are getting a PO box for $4 to $7 a year? At the big post office around the corner from the central post office in Saigon District 1, they said 700,000 dong for 1 year. I wonder if it is cheaper at ... Read More