SteinNebraska
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Seeking employment w/ no degree by JNguy3n
Hello friends! I'm looking to relocate to Vietnam. Doesn't matter what city, but I feel like the motherland is calling me haha I speak, read and write fluently in English and Vietnamese maybe even sing. What kind of job can I get out there, I know ...
@ajairon I am First generation vietnamese American citizen. My parents were both born in vietnam. - @JNguy3n Hi there JNguy3n. Welcome to the forum. Regarding citizenship, I had written to a Viet Kieu member on another thread... 'In the event ... Read More
NEW button by SteinNebraska
For months now the NEW button hasn't worked for me. When clicked it does nothing. Any ideas? If not is there a HELP section of this site to report to? I only have ever posted to the Vietnam section.
I was pretty sure it used to take me to my last read comment in the thread but maybe I'm misremembering that. It doesn't seem so by your comment. Maybe it was always the "last post by xx" that you mentioned. Read More
NEW button
For months now the NEW button hasn't worked for me. When clicked it does nothing. Any ideas? If not is there a HELP section of this site to report to? I only have ever posted to the Vietnam section. Read More
Vietnamese Language School in Cao Lanh by PhuNinhTim
Hey guys/gals, long time member, recently recycled to new username, wondering if anyone knew of Vietnamese Language school in Cao Lanh, Can Tho or maybe Hon Ngu. Decided to move myself 100% to Vietnam and need to dive deep into the language. ...
I know one young guy - @OceanBeach92107That always seems to be the key. After 6 years I still don't know much at all. Actually picked up a bit more the last year as my wife is only speaking Vietnamese to our two year old. She still gets ... Read More
A love story! (and money related question) by WillyBaldy
I thought this forum haven't had a post about relationships for quite a while now so I'm jumping head first with my own post 😂So, to try to keep this short, I'm a 50 years old Canadian guy who was married to a Vietnamese woman from Saigon ...
It's not your first rodeo so you already know what to look out for. None of us could possibly know what her intentions are. We also don't know what the ex will do regarding support if you enter the picture. It's not a lot to you but it is to her. ... Read More
Just accepted an offer for work in HCMC by AlexWKBA
Hi All,Just accepted an offer for work in HCMC yesterday and will be moving in the next few weeks to HCMC. Will be regionally responsible so a lot of travels.I have been to Vietnam before but never lived there though I have lived in Bangkok, Kuala ...
If you are going to be working with manufacturing you may want to consider old district 2. I liked the area around Thao Dien when we lived there just to give me a cultrure break with a lot of Western restaurants. With most manufacturing being in ... Read More
Chewing tobacco by ccmrep
How to find red seal long cut winter green in vietnam
Virtually impossible to find any canned chewing tobacco in Vietnam. Believe me, I tried everywhere when I lived there. There used to be an importer that used to have some in HCMC but they stopped 5-6 years ago. Even then it was $10 USD/can. Read More
Foreigner Citizenship
Hi all, long time since I posted. We are still in the US since March 2021. Have a boy who just turned 2 last week!Since the change in the law in July I have been thinking about getting citizenship for my boy and possibly for me. Probably more ... Read More
Taxi Options at Tan Son Nhat Airport - Any Recommendations by Contem talk
Hello everyone,I recently experienced some difficulty getting a taxi or Grab ride immediately upon arrival at Tan Son Nhat Airport. After booking a Grab, the driver asked me to walk to the parking lot, which was a bit inconvenient—especially ...
I have never had a problem with a Mailinh or Vinasun taxi. The number of cabs companies that try to make their cabs *look* like Vinasun taxis is kinda funny: white cars with green and red details and "Vina" somewhere in the name is the way they go. ... Read More
Buying land in Vietnam by lambieallan
Can anyone help me my wife who was voting to me wants to buy a block of land in her hometown not very expensive she says she will do the paperwork but what I not be better off getting a lawyer to do this any help appreciated
Let your wife handle it. No need for lawyer, especially in hometown. Read More
Schools in Vietnam for Expats by Nuket.Ma
Hi there!My family (two adults and two teenagers, 16 and 13 years old) is considering moving to Vietnam, and we're trying to gather some information about how schools work there for expat families.From what we've gathered, it seems like most expats ...
If you are very, very lucky your salary will cover the school fees for the two kids. Maybe. Read More
Bringing VN wife to the USA by kenneth84
Is anyone familiar with the visa process for this?living in Vietnam has become a nightmare… my two boys have American passports but my wife does not.any help will be appreciated
Also, it still may be a bit disingenuous for that poster to imply that his motives are entirely altruistic, since immigration lawyers are known to troll such forums for clients. - @OceanBeach92107 They are strict there about soliciting clients ... Read More
Bringing VN wife to the USA by kenneth84
Is anyone familiar with the visa process for this?living in Vietnam has become a nightmare… my two boys have American passports but my wife does not.any help will be appreciated
Actually the link he was posting was for another forum that is specifically for doing US immigration without lawyer help by the members themselves. I used it quite a bit myself when navigating the immigration minefield. It is totally ... Read More
Bringing VN wife to the USA by kenneth84
Is anyone familiar with the visa process for this?living in Vietnam has become a nightmare… my two boys have American passports but my wife does not.any help will be appreciated
Also… any information on where to start selling everything we own here in Vietnam before permanently relocating to a less restrictive, less bureaucratic, less noisy, less gangstery, and less polluted country (there are no emissions controls ... Read More
Vietnamese Driving Licence Application by mmain
To obtain a Vietnamese driving licence, I understand I need a certified copy of my UK driving licence plus a translation. As my driving licence is a card listing UK vehicle categories, does anyone have a worked example of what they have submitted ...
@mmain Finish your TRC first. A VEC or another Visa Excemption is not a Visa and cannot be accepted - @ajairon I got my license on a VEC. - @SteinNebraska No longer being accepted, at least not here in Đà Nẵng. - ... Read More
Vietnamese Driving Licence Application by mmain
To obtain a Vietnamese driving licence, I understand I need a certified copy of my UK driving licence plus a translation. As my driving licence is a card listing UK vehicle categories, does anyone have a worked example of what they have submitted ...
@mmain Finish your TRC first. A VEC or another Visa Excemption is not a Visa and cannot be accepted - @ajairon I got my license on a VEC. Read More
Visa for foreign father by francispatrick
I have a 5 year old daughter living in Vietnam. She has a birthday certificate in my name. I am not with her mother and we were never married. Can I get a family visa
The child is not able to sponsor you. - @OceanBeach92107This is correct unless the child is either 18 or 21, I can't remember which. Read More
5 year family visa exemption by TwinlessTwin
hello, can anyone shed light for me on the process and who I need to see to start with getting this visa extension. I’d like to get it done before leaving if possible. also what documents will I need. thank you as always
However, in the past, you could only validate your new 5 Year Visa Exemption Certificate when entering Vietnam. So if that policy hasn't changed AND you do successfully apply for and receive your VEC here, you'll only be able to activate it on ... Read More
Renewing a Vietnamese driver's license by SteinNebraska
I have a B1/A2 driver's license now but it expires with my visa March 19th. I just got my Visa Exemption Certificate in my passport today. Bummer it's for 4.5 years but my passport has 5 years left so the new VEC expires 6 months before my ...
One other thing, the VN license will exprire on the earliest of your US license expriring or your visa, TRC or VEC expring. If you aren't on a long term TRC or VEC it's pretty pointless to try to get a VN license. Read More
Renewing a Vietnamese driver's license by SteinNebraska
I have a B1/A2 driver's license now but it expires with my visa March 19th. I just got my Visa Exemption Certificate in my passport today. Bummer it's for 4.5 years but my passport has 5 years left so the new VEC expires 6 months before my ...
Does anyone know if I can use my U.S driver license in vietnam or I need to convert? How can I go about getting this done? Thank you in advance..... - @Rahj_Devon No, you can't use a US license. If you have a motorcycle endorsement on your US ... Read More
Getting an IRS tax number (ITIN) for new Vietnamese spouse by theschust
Question for fellow Americans with Vietnamese spouse: American guy here recently married to Vietnamese girl. I'm preparing to get started on my taxes, and just found out that I need to get my wife an IRS taxpayer number (ITIN) before I can include ...
Question - do you plan to move back to the US in the next year or stay in Vietnam?The reason I ask is if you are moving back in the next year the easiest thing to do is file as single this year and when you arrive here you can simply file an amended ... Read More
Getting a visa to go from Viet to US by Rosechait
Please comment on the difficult /easy nature of a Viet woman obtaining a visa to travel to US with American male and their baby. The baby has an American passpor already. Advice? Which kind to apply for?
Simple. Get married and file for CR1 visa to move to the US. That is basically the only option. It will cost around three thousand dollars and will take around 18 months. You will be denied a tourist visa. That would be a complete waste of a ... Read More
Being in VN makes paying bills etc difficult. by Dannyroc3
It seems most websites I normally pay my bills block me when I click the link to pay.Right before I left I was greeted with a letter from the IRS, informing me that I owed them money but the websites there also blocked the page from opening.When I ...
I am late to this thread but if the OP needs to pay the IRS you can pay through the phone app IRS2GO. I've done it when I was living in Vietnam and had to pay for my federal filing. Read More
Oops! It seems that your email address is not valid
I have had this popup on my screen when I come to expat.com for a couple of weeks. I click to confirm my email address, click the next box that my email is still valid (email address is displayed correctly) and then I get a popup sayingUnable to ... Read More
Foreigners owning property then renting them out as a business by Phunkyhouse
Hello,Am looking for some links / recommendations to websites that i can read up on pros/cons of getting into the property market in Vietnam (am in UK), I know very very little as i am at the start of my journey but understand we can not own land ...
@OceanBeach92107 Following up on your ideas....so investing approx A$180K in a piece of real estate would qualify for a three year temp residence Visa? Could you then rent out or live in said residence? Am seriously thinking of buying ... Read More
beenie helmet by GuestPoster378
Ive got a tiny beenie biker helmet probably not legal , but like most scofflaw countries people wear hardhats, bicycle helmets potsn pans , icecream buckets backwards helmets or just no helmet at all. Im sure 5 bucks to the cops cures any disdain ...
Conidering that you can buy a "helmet" for $6.00 at any roadside stand (which will also sell you a years' worth of "insurance" for your moto for a similar $6.00/ yr, yes, you can get away with a hello kitty ice cream bucket and not get stopped for ... Read More
Moving a 1991 Nissan 300ZX non TT by Thien Ho
I just wonder if anyone know if it possible to transport old car like mine to Vietnam since I have dual citizen ship of US and Vietnam. I do some research and it said the car can't be older than 5 years and minimum of 10,000 km so I just wonder if ...
Not likely for any amount that would be approaching reasonable. Read More
A business opportunity in hospitality
Good luck. You will need it. Read More
Looking to move to VN to retire permanently just starting research by michaelr.dupree916
Retire in SE Asia. Start living in VN
@SteinNebraska Can you get the VIN driver's license for automobiles with only automobile endorsement on USA driver's license? -@lifeisgoodokI didn't try that so I don't know for sure. But since it was ... Read More
Getting Vietnamese citizenship for child by isherenow
Hi, my child was born in Canada about a year and a half ago (non-Vietnamese father and Vietnamese mother) but we've only recently been looking at the process of getting the child Vietnamese citizenship. We're both on work visas here.Looking at the ...
@isherenow Did you need to renounce the Canadian citizenship or not? Read More
Looking to move to VN to retire permanently just starting research by michaelr.dupree916
Retire in SE Asia. Start living in VN
Yes but you cant get it on a tourist visa as far as I know. When my TRC ran out that was the end of my Vietnamese drivers licence too. For any non US reading, this, the UK driving licence with UK International Driving Permit is ... Read More
Looking to move to VN to retire permanently just starting research by michaelr.dupree916
Retire in SE Asia. Start living in VN
Yes but you cant get it on a tourist visa as far as I know. When my TRC ran out that was the end of my Vietnamese drivers licence too. For any non US reading, this, the UK driving licence with UK International Driving Permit is accepted here. ... Read More
Looking to move to VN to retire permanently just starting research by michaelr.dupree916
Retire in SE Asia. Start living in VN
For example an American can not drive or get a Vietnam driver's license. International Driving Permit issued by US agencies NOT accepted! You can drive a motorbike, provided it is under 50cc. ... Read More
Sending funds to Vietnam by Kiteflyer
Hi,I am looking into sending funds to Vietnam using a safe and economically way. It is for a one time transfer of a rather large sum and not for monthly payments, like my pension. Wise is just fine for that. However, they have a limit of about 300k ...
When did Wise institute a 300k per day limit? That can't be correct. $12? The only limit I ever hit with them was $10,000 USD per transaction so I had to send multiples. Read More
Bank Transfer Scrutiny by mitsmaak
I want to transfer around $20k to my wife's Timo(viet capital) or VIB account anyone have recent experience with this? Mostly I am wandering what happens on the vietnam bank end. Is there going to be any issues or problems, explanations of the money ...
@SteinNebraska thanks for that, I was considering using Wise as they tell you exactly how much you should receive. Maybe their 10k limit is to prevent scrutiny. Do you find that there are any taxes due or your wifes bank asking ... Read More
Bank Transfer Scrutiny by mitsmaak
I want to transfer around $20k to my wife's Timo(viet capital) or VIB account anyone have recent experience with this? Mostly I am wandering what happens on the vietnam bank end. Is there going to be any issues or problems, explanations of the money ...
@SteinNebraskaDid you transfer USD directly to a foreign currency account at a Vietnamese bank? If yes, it is possible to withdraw USD in cash from that foreign currency account at that Vietnamese bank? -@James LiuNo, it was USD directly ... Read More
Bank Transfer Scrutiny by mitsmaak
I want to transfer around $20k to my wife's Timo(viet capital) or VIB account anyone have recent experience with this? Mostly I am wandering what happens on the vietnam bank end. Is there going to be any issues or problems, explanations of the money ...
Transfer from a Canadian bank to Vietnam or Vietnam bank to Vietnam bank?I have used Transferwise, (now Wise) many times. I have sent over $100K USD. They do have a $10K USD limit per transfer. I had to break one transfer into five ... Read More
Entering Vietnam with TRC and passport 5.5. months validity by moldis
I am right now in Thailand, holding VN TRC (TT by mariege) valid until 15 Jun 2024, my passport expires on 15 Jul 2024 (5.5 months left). Do I get any troubles on immigration checks (both sides Thai and VN)? My embassy didn't provide any information ...
At least with US passports, doesn't the TRC or VEC already have an expiration date 6 months before the end of the passport expiration date? Surprised that the OP's is only one month difference. Read More
Any experience entering Vietnam with an expiring TRC? by Missybon
I am a US citizen with a spousal Temporary Residence Card (TRC /type TT). My TRC expires May 28, 2024. I need to leave the country for an indefinite period of time but will have to come back to renew the TRC in person.I'm wondering how close I can ...
Also, when is your passport due to expire? It may affect the term of your next TRC. Read More
Vietnam driver's license? by Jeff-FL
Does anyone know if there is (can be) any sort of translation service for an English speaker taking the Vietnamese driver's license written test?
I don't think so but if you have a current US driver's license it is very easy to get a new VN license - paperwork only with no testing required. The main issue is that the license will expire on the earliest of:Your current US DLYour visaYour ... Read More
Merry Christmas from the US
Jason is now three months old! https://i.imgur.com/w30TtV2.jpg Read More
Getting Vietnamese citizenship for child by isherenow
Hi, my child was born in Canada about a year and a half ago (non-Vietnamese father and Vietnamese mother) but we've only recently been looking at the process of getting the child Vietnamese citizenship. We're both on work visas here.Looking at the ...
...Two ways for a kid to get Vietnamese citizenship--Both parents are Vietnamese and born inside or outside of VietnamOne or both parents are Vietnamese and born inside of Vietnam -@SteinNebraska Might there be a third ... Read More
Getting Vietnamese citizenship for child by isherenow
Hi, my child was born in Canada about a year and a half ago (non-Vietnamese father and Vietnamese mother) but we've only recently been looking at the process of getting the child Vietnamese citizenship. We're both on work visas here.Looking at the ...
the nationality agreement itself was basically a signature form for both the father and mother "agreeing to choose Vietnamese nationality" for the child.The way I understand it is this has to be done at the time of birth. Once you got a ... Read More
Fiance Visa vs Spousal Visa: USA Sponsor by tracydinh1988
Which is more preferred these days and faster for the other party in vietnam to come to US? What are the process? Do you use a lawyer?
It used to be much quicker (6 months vs 12+) to get the Fiance visa but since COVID they are both running around 16 months. So that negates the previous main benefit. So CR-1 is the better choice now.Some cut and paste from the ... Read More
"Support" for Vietnamese girlfriend by danrodri
Hi community. Now, I know this is a difficult topic because there are a great amount of variables to take into account. But I still would like to ask. I have a longer relationship with a nice lady here in Saigon. Now, unsurprising, finances start to ...
@SteinNebraskaI see. Thanks for your openness. And how much money was necessary so she could quit her job when you did not yet live in VN? If you don't mind me asking? -@danrodriEvery situation is different ... Read More
"Support" for Vietnamese girlfriend by danrodri
Hi community. Now, I know this is a difficult topic because there are a great amount of variables to take into account. But I still would like to ask. I have a longer relationship with a nice lady here in Saigon. Now, unsurprising, finances start to ...
Before I moved to Vietnam fulltime I was going there two weeks every two months. I did give her money so that she could quit her job so we could be together when I was there and also video call in my evenings when I was back in the states. I moved ... Read More
Vietnam or Thailand by Jimpdxusa
Hello group, it's been a while since I posted but have been lurking. The world is certainly different as is life. A few years ago before Covid, I was researching hard on living as an expat in Da Nang. Many of you were kind enough to ...
A LOT more people will speak English in Thailand. Makes every day life much easier. Read More
Motorbike license exam info ? by narcrepellant2525
Not possible even now with 3 month visa?
If you already have your license driver issued by your own country, you can easily homologate it without any exam and for the time of your visa; it cost around $60 and 1 hour at the office.. and of couse you can re-issue it as many times you ... Read More
Can I have cigars shipped into Vietnam? by alnaz
Hello,I wonder if anyone has tried having cigars shipped from US, Europe or other countries in Asia into Vietnam?If it is possible do you know the limit and duty charges?Thanks in advance,Al
No, you cannot legally have tobacco products shipped to Vietnam without an import license. When I was living there I couldn't get smokeless tobacco anywhere. I used to have my salesman at our company ship me some whenever he sent a small package ... Read More
Officially Moving Back To Da Nang by OceanBeach92107
After a search that began with this thread (link), my Vietnamese wife and I finally found exactly what we needed:Modern 3-Bedroom 4-bathroom 3-level house with partial furniture and air inverters (modern air conditioning) and huge kitchen, in ...
When are you coming back? -@OceanBeach92107Visiting? I was there for a couple of weeks last month. I still come back every three months or so. Permanently? I don't think we are. Now that we have a baby due next month my wife wants to stay in ... Read More
Officially Moving Back To Da Nang by OceanBeach92107
After a search that began with this thread (link), my Vietnamese wife and I finally found exactly what we needed:Modern 3-Bedroom 4-bathroom 3-level house with partial furniture and air inverters (modern air conditioning) and huge kitchen, in ...
OB, if you are going to be there for four years why wouldn't you and the missus buy a place? Prices are back down quite a bit from the heyday. You could own it fo four years and by then things should have recovered and you would be in a likely very ... Read More
Officially Moving Back To Da Nang by OceanBeach92107
After a search that began with this thread (link), my Vietnamese wife and I finally found exactly what we needed:Modern 3-Bedroom 4-bathroom 3-level house with partial furniture and air inverters (modern air conditioning) and huge kitchen, in ...
OB, if you are going to be there for four years why wouldn't you and the missus buy a place? Prices are back down quite a bit from the heyday. You could own it fo four years and by then things should have recovered and you would be in a likely ... Read More
Clear TT-TRC instructions? by jrharvey
I hate to ask this because it should be and may be completely obvious and I am just missing it but is there an updated link or something to very clear and detailed step by step instructions on how to get your TT-TRC for the first time? Like typical ...
I am still confused about the VEC not being a Visa and whatnot -@jrharveyNo confusion. It's not a visa. The VEC is a Visa EXEMPTION certificate, meaning it is completely a non-visa because you are able to enter VISA EXEMPT. Just a ... Read More
How can I survive without a job in Vietnam? by Seth NRETIA ESSIEN
How can I survive without a job in Vietnam?I entered the country in August and started working in September. Unfortunately, I had a motor accident and broke my knee on my way to school on October 10. My company abandoned me. I had no money, no ...
Really, leeching off of others for 10 months? Sounds like it is time to go back to your home country where you may be able to get a job. Read More
Single mother of 5, wanting to move to Vietnam by sandynguyen134
Hello!!I have been researching on moving to Vietnam for some time now but I haven't found any topics that is specific to me so I hope this would bring me some clarity on the topic at hand. As stated above I am a single mother who wishes to ...
With a name like Sandy Nguyen, were you born in Vietnam or was at least one of your parents born in Vietnam? If so you can get Vietnamese citizenship which would at least solve the issue of school and health care. Was your mom born in Vietnam? ... Read More
Vietnemese birth certificate by Emerald Bay77554
Does anyone have any experience on getting a Vietnamese birth certificate issued with a Western name? Is this something that can be accomplished with “coffee $$”??
We are already planning to have the US birth certificate with my last name and a western name and then when we bring the baby to Vietnam for a VIetnamese birth certificate he will have a Vietnamese name with my wife's last name. So two birth ... Read More
Looking for opportunities with the intention to emigrate by markgolledge
Hello everyone!I'm a multi-skilled UK national looking for work in Vietnam with the intention to emigrate and earn citizenship for the long term.I've worked in hospitality, hotel management, construction, game keeping/estates and grounds ...
Sorry but with your experience and skill set you will have a very difficult time finding a job in Vietnam. Virtually impossible. The occupations that you list can all be filled with local Vietnamese citizens which is mandated by the government ... Read More
Ice hockey by worthington846
Does anyone know when the ice hockey season starts in Saigon?
I've not heard of any activity from these guys since covid. They may not be active nowadays. There were many ice hockey games being organized starting back in 2017 (coincidentally, the same year I arrived ). As far as I know, Vietnam is not yet a ... Read More
Buying and Registering a motorbike by jrharvey
I know there are numberous post about this but I think my situation is weird enough it warrants a new post?I only have a 5 year visa exemption, NOT the TRC. My wife is a full blooded vietnam citizen. I thought it would be easy enough to just walk in ...
Have her get the ID, one way or another. She will need it anyway, let alone if you are living there most of the year. She will most likely need to do what it takes to get written back in the family book. Coffee money will cure all things. I ... Read More
TENANTS HAVE DONE A RUNNER by goodolboy
Just the strangest thing this one..................so we rent out an apartment in D12 & for a year the tenants (Vietnamese middle aged man & young Vietnamese "wife") paid the rent no problems until about 2 months back they stopped paying. ...
I peeled the stickers off the TV and refrigerator at my first rental in VN. My wife (GF at the time) thought I compeletely lost it. Read More
Latest news on visas by GuestPoster327
TourismNewsWednesday, March 15, 2023, 14:20 (GMT+7)Prime Minister: Will increase the number of visa-free countries, extend the duration of stayPrime Minister Pham Minh Chinh requested to amend and complete the policy on immigration procedures for ...
Probably not that fast, though. It will still have to wind it's way through the government. Read More
Latest news on visas by GuestPoster327
TourismNewsWednesday, March 15, 2023, 14:20 (GMT+7)Prime Minister: Will increase the number of visa-free countries, extend the duration of stayPrime Minister Pham Minh Chinh requested to amend and complete the policy on immigration procedures for ...
https://e.vnexpress.net/news/travel/vietnam-to-grant-3-month-e-visas-for-foreign-tourists-to-boost-tourism-4585858.htmlhttps://menafn.com/1105881242/Vietnams-Cabinet-Approves-3-Month-E-Visas-For-Foreign-TouristsLooks like 90 visas are back maybe in ... Read More
USA Citizen : looking for information by Svho
For USA citizen how long can you leave the country before required to come back? Also, for the people who travel and live alone, where do you keep your passport? I am thinking you leave it at the rental property?
HOWEVER, if a person only has Green Card status in the USA, they must spend at least one calendar month every 6 months in the USA to maintain their legal residency status and/or to continue collecting federal benefits outside the ... Read More
Old men with young Vietnamese wives/girlfriends by pathixon48
How is it working out?
vndreamer wrote:Just curious, what age is considered an old man and what age is considered a young wife or the age difference? There is a "rule of 7" also called "half age plus 7", google. The younger person should not be less than half the age plus ... Read More
Old men with young Vietnamese wives/girlfriends by pathixon48
How is it working out?
vndreamer wrote:Just curious, what age is considered an old man and what age is considered a young wife or the age difference? There is a "rule of 7" also called "half age plus 7", google. The younger person should not be less than half the age ... Read More
Female Expats Married To Vietnamese Men by OceanBeach92107
Our conversations often overlook the fact that there are female foreigners living in Vietnam (not referring to tourists).Our new neighbors here in Hội An are a Vietnamese man and an American woman.I'm looking forward to getting to know them ...
@why there is even a thread about interracial dating and marriage. it is a controversial subject as it is. on what basis or data set you based your premises on, that a certain racial female group wouldn't be interested in dating a certain racial ... Read More
meat pies in HCMC by GuestPoster327
Does anyone know of a good place to buy real meat pies in HCMC?
Dtwo Sports Bar in Thao Dien has them. http://www.dtwo.vn/menu Read More
TONSILS SURGERY - CHO RAY HOSPITAL HCM by copsbiz
Can anyone adv what would be the cost for tonsilitis removal at Cho Ray Hospital with stay and medicine approx
FUnny story about tonsils. My wife had hers removed a couple years ago while we were living in HCMC. She had to stay at the hospital for a week. I thought that was crazy as they would kick you out of the hospital in a few hours in the ... Read More
Female Expats Married To Vietnamese Men by OceanBeach92107
Our conversations often overlook the fact that there are female foreigners living in Vietnam (not referring to tourists).Our new neighbors here in Hội An are a Vietnamese man and an American woman.I'm looking forward to getting to know them ...
I'm sure there are some but I've never seen such a couple in my few years there. I've also never seen one on the immigration visa forum that I follow. Read More
TESOL Certificate for Embassy approval OR Setup a Company? by JON92
TESOL Coarse Online Needed - Quick, Cheap and Official for Vietnam.I am a Citizen of United States. Native English speaker. I hold a Masters degree in Business. I am currently residing in Vietnam, I need an official TESOL certificate.I already have ...
Honestly, I make money selling online, I already have an income. I just need a visa so I can legit stay here. Then I will spend my time to find products for my business or potential business partners. -@JON92Good luck with your fraudulent visa. If ... Read More
Is 70mil per month enough for a family of 3? by WidnesRob
My wife and I are currently looking to move to Vietnam. I have secured work and my job will provide accommodation. We are coming with a 6 month baby (thats how old she will be when we move) and my wife is currently still looking for work. We would ...
Shouldn't be a problem. You will want to keep a sharp eye on what you pay for rent, though, especially in D2. -@LennerdHe said the company will pay for accommodation so that isn't an issue.Rob, your salary will be more than enough if housing ... Read More
Inheritance Law in Vietnam by 2mellow
Does anybody have the inheritance laws of Vietnam? My mom (Vietnam born, immigrated to Canada) is dealing with a family property issue where both her parents died without a will. Whenever we stay in Vietnam, we stay at this property since it's the ...
My mother doesn't want the property, really. She only wanted a place to stay when she visits Vietnam (possibly retiring 6 months at a time there) and comfortably knowing it was the "family home". -@2mellowHere is a strategy very roughly. Your ... Read More
Inheritance Law in Vietnam by 2mellow
Does anybody have the inheritance laws of Vietnam? My mom (Vietnam born, immigrated to Canada) is dealing with a family property issue where both her parents died without a will. Whenever we stay in Vietnam, we stay at this property since it's the ...
Does anybody have the inheritance laws of Vietnam? My mom (Vietnam born, immigrated to Canada) is dealing with a family property issue where both her parents died without a will. Whenever we stay in Vietnam, we stay at this property since it's the ... Read More
Moving to Vietnam For A Few Years - Would Like Some Guidance by FW850
Hi Everyone!I plan on moving to Vietnam in about a year and wanted to get my bearings about where to land and how best to navigate a career path/business opportunities and start a new chapter in my life with my family.A bit about myself:I own a ...
Real estate sales with no VIetnamese and only English is going to be a non-starter. Since you need to be a Vietnamese citizen to buy real estate, other than some new construction that has some apartments set aside for foreigners, there won't be ... Read More
Planning to move to Vietnam by kristishka
Hello! I am new here. Been thinking on moving to Vietnam for a while. Could anyone advise some job websites? Or should i come first and then look for a job? Is it easy to make visa for all family members? I have a 4 year old daughter. Could she go ...
@Mark WaldronExpensive place to live? Just guessing but it sounds like something that an Australian expat that lives in Thao DIen and never leaves the ward would say. Read More
Planning to move to Vietnam by kristishka
Hello! I am new here. Been thinking on moving to Vietnam for a while. Could anyone advise some job websites? Or should i come first and then look for a job? Is it easy to make visa for all family members? I have a 4 year old daughter. Could she go ...
Also, your child will not be able to attend Vietnamese public school. Only Vietnamese citizens can attend public school. She will have to go to a private school. Note that these schools tend to be expensive with primary and secondary schools ... Read More
Need help - Making a decision to live in Vietnam by Svho
I just visited Vietnam in December. Visited phu quoc, Dalat, rach Gia, danang ( where I was born) and of course hcm.Been thinking of living there in several years but not sure what route to go. Apply for dual citizenship?i don’t have any ...
Here is another with even more linked threads inside.https://www.expat.com/forum/viewtopic.php?id=927447Basically you need to go to the actual place of your birth and dig there but you can get a birth certificate re-created. Then you can get ... Read More
Need help - Making a decision to live in Vietnam by Svho
I just visited Vietnam in December. Visited phu quoc, Dalat, rach Gia, danang ( where I was born) and of course hcm.Been thinking of living there in several years but not sure what route to go. Apply for dual citizenship?i don’t have any ...
Here is one thread. https://www.expat.com/forum/viewtopic.php?id=918873If Ciambella said something was accurate you could take it to the bank. She used to be an active poster here. Read More
Need help - Making a decision to live in Vietnam by Svho
I just visited Vietnam in December. Visited phu quoc, Dalat, rach Gia, danang ( where I was born) and of course hcm.Been thinking of living there in several years but not sure what route to go. Apply for dual citizenship?i don’t have any ...
Thanks guys for your response. Finding the birth certificate is impossible. SteinNebraska , are you in Vietnam now? How long did you live in Vietnam?Let me check the other posts to find more about the 6 months Visa. I am in ... Read More
U.S. Dollar to Vietnam Đồng Exchange Rate by OceanBeach92107
News you didn't expect to hear: If you had bet on the đồng one year ago, you would be ahead now... [img align=C]https://gordythomas.files.wordpress.com/2020/01/screenshot_20200102-204956_google-01.jpeg[/img] Some experts ...
Hopefully SteinNebraska made his purchase already. It definitely looks to be trending up again: -@OceanBeach92107I decided to hold off this trip. Maybe in May or June. Read More
Need help - Making a decision to live in Vietnam by Svho
I just visited Vietnam in December. Visited phu quoc, Dalat, rach Gia, danang ( where I was born) and of course hcm.Been thinking of living there in several years but not sure what route to go. Apply for dual citizenship?i don’t have any ...
Since you were born here do you have a copy of your Vietnamese birth certificate? That would definitely make things easier. If you are close to retirement age I don't know how common birth certificates were back then. It would make getting a ... Read More
Long term solution converting US B1 license to VN A1 license by jrharvey
Hi everyone. New here.I am living in Vietnam 6 months of the year and 6 months in Vietnam. I have a 5 year visa because my wife is a vietnam citizen and I can only stay 6 months at a time each trip. We both work remotely which is why we go back and ...
@SteinNebraska I saw your other post a few years back asking how you renew a license. Did you ever figure that out? -@jrharveyTo be completely honest, I don't recall. My wife did it for me, other than I show up for a picture. I think there was ... Read More
Long term solution converting US B1 license to VN A1 license by jrharvey
Hi everyone. New here.I am living in Vietnam 6 months of the year and 6 months in Vietnam. I have a 5 year visa because my wife is a vietnam citizen and I can only stay 6 months at a time each trip. We both work remotely which is why we go back and ...
why would you have to update your license every 6 months? You get one license that will expire the earliest of:Your passportYour US licenseYour VEC - the end date not the date of your six month stay.I"m on a VEC and my VN B1/A2 expires the same ... Read More
Shipping personal items from Canada by GuestPoster9544
Hello,I don't usually post but I am at a loss. I have a computer and camera and some clothing. I need to send it from Canada and I am so scared. I sent a breast pump for my wife and customs took the item and demanded a 100 person tax and storage ...
How is a laptop and camera too big to fit in a suitcase? Even if it is somehow too big you should consider using "Vietnamese Luggage" for one of your bags (big double walled cardboard box) and pack the stuff in tight with clothing. Shouldn't be a ... Read More
"Support" for Vietnamese girlfriend by danrodri
Hi community. Now, I know this is a difficult topic because there are a great amount of variables to take into account. But I still would like to ask. I have a longer relationship with a nice lady here in Saigon. Now, unsurprising, finances start to ...
How long have you been with this girl? Is it the same one you were with back in mid-'21 where it was complicated and you couldn't tell her parents that you were toghether so you were "just a friend"? I remembered you posting something ... Read More
"Support" for Vietnamese girlfriend by danrodri
Hi community. Now, I know this is a difficult topic because there are a great amount of variables to take into account. But I still would like to ask. I have a longer relationship with a nice lady here in Saigon. Now, unsurprising, finances start to ...
24,000,000 is pretty steep when a full degreed engineer salary is 75% of that.We support my wife's parents at 10,000,000 per month and a few million for some of the less fortunate siblings and that is enough for them. She's living well if you go to ... Read More
U.S. Dollar to Vietnam Đồng Exchange Rate by OceanBeach92107
News you didn't expect to hear: If you had bet on the đồng one year ago, you would be ahead now... [img align=C]https://gordythomas.files.wordpress.com/2020/01/screenshot_20200102-204956_google-01.jpeg[/img] Some experts ...
What can you buy USD for at the gold shops? I might take some money home this week. Read More
Send money abroad without VN Bank account. by Dimitrios Gkatzouras
Hi all . i need to send money to Europe but i dont have a Vietnam Bank account . Anybody know how to send cash In Dong , Euro or any other currency ,to European Bank account ?
Have someone back home pay the bills and then pay them back after your vacation. You are here just on vacation on a tourist visa and not working here, right? Then you should have money back home in your home account that you can use to pay those ... Read More
DEATH CERTIFICATE FOR EXPAT IN VIETNAM by goodolboy
Bit morbid but I will ask. Anyone had any experience with the procedure for getting a death certificate for an expat who has died here & what is the lawful procedure/requirement for cremation etc for someone who has died here but has no legal ...
Can you simply put everything in a trust that owns all of the property and investments in multiple countries? Then one death certificate is delivered to the trust and the trust lawyers and administrators can then pass investments to the rightful ... Read More
Help on visa denial by Jkb8536
Question on US Consulate in Saigon and understanding how they approve visa for Vietnamese citizens. I have a long term girlfriend that we’ve been talking dating about a year and a half year from Saigon and she just got her second refusal under ...
It's just plain difficul but it's a high fraud country so the US is just very strict about it. Too many come and never leave.Conversely, a Vietnamese friend at work has been here for 12 years and she has had her sister visit a couple of times. It ... Read More
Help on visa denial by Jkb8536
Question on US Consulate in Saigon and understanding how they approve visa for Vietnamese citizens. I have a long term girlfriend that we’ve been talking dating about a year and a half year from Saigon and she just got her second refusal under ...
It's virtually impossible to get a tourist visa for a single female from Vietnam. I was like you and tried to get one for my girlfriend at the time. In my mind I figured it would be easy as she would definitely return to Vietnam as I was ... Read More
Winter Solstice in Hoi An by OceanBeach92107
On the shortest day of the year, a flower blooms at our house on Cẩm Thanh, Hội An...
Lucky you. I woke up today to -13*F air temp, not windchill. One of the things I miss about Vietnam. Read More
Tet "lucky money" advice by zeubie
Hi there, I have been in Vietnam for the past few weeks and currently staying in a guesthouse I booked through Airbnb. I have been at this guesthouse for the past 2-3 weeks now and will be staying here over the Tet holiday. The young couple who ...
I miss Ciambella's posts. I don't know about the $1 coins because I have never seen them here. I'd stick with the $2 bills. Read More
Visa Free (Exemption) Entry to Phu Quoc, Vietnam (?) by Aidan in HCMC
"In the case of Vietnam visa exemption for Phu Quoc, you need to meet the following conditions: Passport valid for at least 6 months Proof that you will leave Phu Quoc for another country outside Vietnam after 30 ...
What would be the value of going visa free if it would require an extended travel route just to find a connecting flight from someplace that you aren't in today? E Visa isn't hard to get or expensive so what's the point of running all over SEA to ... Read More
Quiet coastal town in VN? by narcrepellant2525
Is there any quiet coastal town in VN without gazillion cars and scooters running 24/7? Something like size of 40-50.000 ?
Personally, I like Ha Long Bay. It's relatively quiet and beautiful to boot. If you have a 10 year Chinese visa you can make a borderrun in 4 hours. -@kjkinVnJust so anyone holding a Chinese 10 year visa is aware, China has cancelled ALL existing 10 ... Read More
What to do in Saigon at TET by satph84
Also will probably spend Tet in Saigon,Any event or place i should go to during that time??
Also restaurants that are open during TET normally increase prices by 20%, sometimes 30% to cover the additional wages they have to pay to get people to work during TET as well as increased profits for them to just be open during the holiday.I'm not ... Read More
Finding a suitable place to live in a new country. by cam Nguyenthimong
Finding a place when you are traveling is difficult, especially a safe place in a stranger country. Do you have any experience finding a living place in Viet Nam? Do you have any tips to share for people who are gonna another country?
Do you have any tips to share for people who are gonna another country? -@cam NguyenthimongYes, find a trusted local friend to help you find accommodations. It will be much cheaper than using an agent who is only looking to get a month's worth of ... Read More
Fastest express delivery from US by dlewis516
Hi all,I need to send a drivers license from Long Island, New York to myself here in HCMC. Can anyone recommend the fastest, easiest service available (UPS, DHL, FedEx, etc?) to get this done? Can I receive within 1 week of sending ...
Fedex International Priority is generally 4-5 days. They have International Priority First but it is expensive and may only save one day. I never use it. I ship samples at least a couple of times a month both directions. A letter should not get ... Read More
Importing classic muscle cars into Vietnam by shanetrout1969
I am wondering if anyone has experience importing old school Muscle cars into Vietnam.
@Aidan in HCMCHi Aidan, thank you for your input, sorry for the slow reply.Our goal is to restore the vehicles in Vietnam and then import them directly back to AU. We are in the process of trying to find a loophole. We want to take advantage of ... Read More
Vietnamese driving license. by bertieboy123
Hello all. What is involved in a foreigner obtaining a Vietnamese drivers license ? I know some will ask why on earth i would want to drive in Vietnam lol :-) But i am married to a Vietnamese lady (Who normally drives me around when in Vietnam) We ...
@SteinNebraska how is the process to renew the driving license? I dont want to go with documents missing or things. Cheers -@danrodriFortunately Andy already covered this for you, which is good because my wife does it for me. I just show up for the ... Read More