Safepeter
Australian expat in Vietnam
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About me
Australian
Lives in Vung Tàu, Bà Ria-Vun
Speaks English and want to learn Vietnamese
Registration: 08 April 2018
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Anyone in Vung Tau? by rentonglenn
Anyone in Vung Tau? I currently live in Washington State US When Visa's start been issued I plan to go there.
@OceanBeach92107 Probably not a lot has changed, except more high rise apartment blocks up to 50 floors on back beach. A few more starting on front beach, and the new bars (same place revamped and renames;) ) Read More
Anyone in Vung Tau? by rentonglenn
Anyone in Vung Tau? I currently live in Washington State US When Visa's start been issued I plan to go there.
Sasavuta is no longer a hotel, Lucy's is a restaurant only (Japanese I believe), Ganh Hao 1 & 2 still going strong. Matilda's Bar in now The T Restaurant & bar 6 Nguyen Du (Western/Vietnamese) great chef.A new popular bar is Boosters Sport ... Read More
Please explain by callaway4000
I watch many youtube videos of Vloggers in Vietnam and have two questions I don't see covered. What is the situation to drive and rent a scooter? I just read for Canadians the International Drivers license is not accepted? It is in Thailand. But it ...
Driving in VietnamForeign driver licenses, even when accompanied by an international driving permit, are not valid in Vietnam. Even though a driver's license from an ASEAN country may be recognized in certain circumstances as valid in Vietnam, it is ... Read More
Ferry from Phu Quoc - Kampot Starting December 31st, 2024 (?) by Aidan in HCMC
I was speaking with an expat business owner (bar owner) yesterday here in Phu Quoc, who told me that as of tomorrow (Dec 31st) there would be a ferry providing an int'l border crossing from Phu Quoc, Vietnam to Kampot, Cambodia. When I asked him ...
So, I'm guessing that this still isn's running and probably won't run until some time late 2026 or 2027.Pity Read More
Settling in to life by MarkinNam
I know myself fairly well and can see making new friends my biggest hurdle. As much as I love the life there, nothing beats close friends to help. Does anyone have any advice for me on this point. I'll be staying in Bui Vein area to start off then ...
I see from your history that you are a West Aussie. If your not planning on living or working around HCM why not explore Vung Tau. Many Aussies/Kiwi's live in VT and there are regular Aussie visitors coming and going all year round.Something to ... Read More
Helmets in VN by qnbui
I'm probably going to be riding a scooter in VN wen I go there and I'm taking a class to get my motorcycle license before I leave for VN. So my question is, are the helmets in VN DOT or SNELL rated? Or only if I purchase imported helmets like Bell, ...
@Aidan in HCMC Brave move if you do 🤣 Read More
TRC: 2 or 3 year SPOUSAL Temporary Resident Card? by OceanBeach92107
SPOUSAL TRC: FYII recently attempted to renew my 3 year spousal TRC in New Đà Nẵng City, but the immigration officer told us that only 2 year cards were being approved for spouses of Vietnamese citizens. So I contacted my long-time ...
Hey mate,Things are changing fast here. I really think that at the moment it's who you know that sorts things out. Given time things will settle down to a norm. Or am I being optimistic? 🤣Hoping get up your way in the not too distant ... Read More
Off Topic Posts - Whats on your mind? by SimCityAT
This thread is for everything Off-topic..........https://www.askideas.com/media/13/Burning-Whats-Up-Gif-Picture.gif
@OceanBeach92107 Showing ya age OB 🤣. Yeah my take also, same generation. Read More
HCMC Hospital by mikeymac
Hi All, coming back to HCMC in Sept after a long absence and would appreciate advice on where to go if I get sick. Now 75, last in VN 10 years ago. Got a few issues that I am on top of (DB2, HBP) but want to know where to go if I need helpAny ...
Highly recommend FV Hospital6 Nguyễn Lương Bằng, Phường Tân Mỹ, Quận 7, Hồ Chí Minh 70000Excellent service and equipped for all medical requirements. English speaking staff.I have used ... Read More
IDP 1949 not recognized by the Vietnamese police by TyNg
During my recent trip to Vietnam, I was stopped by the Vietnamese police and learned that my IDP 1949 is not valid in Vietnam. Are there solutions to this problem, besides getting an IDP 1968 which is not possible for a US citizen? thanks!
Downloaded from the Australian Embassy website and the AAA website 15/07/2025Aust. Embassy websiteDriving in VietnamVietnamese driving licences are mandatory for all drivers of motor vehicles as well as for riders of motorcycles with a capacity of ... Read More
IDP for Australians by MarkinNam
In my searching I've found that Australian drivers license isn't accepted in Viet Nam even doubtful in getting a IDP for Australians, how have others gotten on with this (Australians only )
This was copied from the Australian Austmobile Association and the Australian Embassy website 15/07/2025Australian Embassy Vietnam websiteDriving in VietnamVietnamese driving licences are mandatory for all drivers of motor vehicles as well as for ... Read More
Legally Recognized Driver's License(s) for Vietnam by Aidan in HCMC
As a tourist/visitor to Vietnam to legally drive a car, or to legally ride a motorbike with an engine displacement over 50cc, you are required to hold a valid driver's license which is recognized in Vietnam. Motorbikes under 50cc require no ...
For those requesting information on IDP,IDPs are not recognized:Vietnam recognizes IDPs issued under the 1968 Vienna Convention on Road Traffic. However, Australia is not a signatory to this convention, therefore an Australian IDP is not valid in ... Read More
New Vietnamese Citizenship Laws For Viet Kieu AND Foreigner Spouses by OceanBeach92107
This is pretty huge. Major changes in the law will now make it much easier for Việt Kiều to regain citizenship while also opening the door to foreigner spouses of Vietnamese citizens, dropping most of the previous restrictions such as ...
With all these changes going on, there are the changes of People's Committees of communes, wards and special zones exercise the authority to register household status.06/29/2025 18:33 | 15 hours ago(LSVN) - The Government has just issued Decree ... Read More
VIETNAMESE FAMILY LAW ACT by Aidan in HCMC
For those unfamiliar with this legislation, here for your perusal are the particulars.Read it well.(This post was prompted by the enquiry of another member on a recent thread)
@Safepeter“Article 1. Scopec) Amendment to clause 5 of Article 3: “5. For a birth registration applications where the parents of the child have registered their marriage, depending on the information on the Marriage Certificate provided ... Read More
VIETNAMESE FAMILY LAW ACT by Aidan in HCMC
For those unfamiliar with this legislation, here for your perusal are the particulars.Read it well.(This post was prompted by the enquiry of another member on a recent thread)
@OceanBeach92107 From the Vietnamese citizen. Foreigners still have to prove that they are single or divorced. Read More