Jlgarbutt
English expat in Vietnam
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Lives in Ho Chi Minh City, Ho Chi Minh
Speaks English
Registration: 13 June 2018
Sending a small amount of money to VN by jayrozzetti23
I need to send a mere million vnd to someone in Vietnam. Although I have two local bank accounts in VN, I never bothered to set up the online banking when I was there. Now I'm Cambodia.Anywayz, does anyone have any suggestions. I suppose I could ...
Paypal is pretty cheap and fast too 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??
Eat and sleep, 99% of everything else is closed Read More
Purchase of Printer by AB_Wayne
Will appreciate information where to purchase desktop printer/scanner within Vung Tau. Thank you in advance
@Fred just be sure to use it regularly otherwise you get stuck with repeat nozzle and head cleaning. No Biggie . 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 ...
Best by far is the little known shop Goodoldboy uses...he always finds the best rates.. Read More
Masks in HCMC by Guestposter822
what's the situation with mask rules there in HCMC now ?
Most places take no notice... But today got told on a bus to wear one. Rules are "flexible" and randomly enforced Read More
Recruitment companies by jasonwindle
Hi all, Im looking for advice on who are the best recruitment agencies in Vietnam.I want to work in finanacial services as my experience is in this field. Could anyone help me here please?
@jasonwindle: If you have already had your resume well-prepared, I would recommend https://www.vietnamworks.com/en and https://www.linkedin.com/. Direct application shall be much better, I guess.Cheers,Nhung - @Nhung11281Forget approaching or ... Read More
ESL TEACHER : Changing School without leaving Vietnam by Abdelmaoula Batak
Hello everyone, I arrived to Thai Binh city a week ago, to work as an English teacher here for a center. I have 3 months business visa awaiting my contract signature so they can provide a temporary residence card. However, I do not fully like ...
Hello everyone, I arrived to Thai Binh city a week ago, to work as an English teacher here for a center. I have 3 months business visa awaiting my contract signature so they can provide a temporary residence card. However, I do not fully like ... Read More
Language Advice by RTLisSB
Whenever I travel for more than three or four weeks, I always spend a few weeks on Rosetta Stone and Duolingo in an attempt to learn at least a few words before I arrive. I find simply being able to say please, thank you, yes, no, etc., to be ...
Whenever I travel for more than three or four weeks, I always spend a few weeks on Rosetta Stone and Duolingo in an attempt to learn at least a few words before I arrive. I find simply being able to say please, thank you, yes, no, etc., to be ... Read More
Cat boarding or kennel??? by cycleforlifefatty
Hi all, I am going away soon for a couple of weeks and my lovely cat needs to be cared for while I am away. Can anyone suggest a GOOD boarding home or kennel for cats that will take good care of him? I am in HCMC, Dist. 7 Thanks in advance.
@cycleforlifefatty There are a few chains that have pet boarding.. CPC Petcare offers boarding and some of its sites Read More
Finding a Job by kawtarmaftouh4
Hello Everyone, I'm Kawtar from Morocco. Currently looking for job opportunities in Vietnam. I have a Bachelor degree in Linguistics, TEFL certificate, and 4 years of experience in the field of teaching in the following countries ( ...
@SimCityAT It's not about having a visa. The point here is they require a TRC. Yola, for example, will support a new teacher with the process to acquire the TRC themselves. - @ClipVUS says "TRC/visa, which means a visa or TRC, not just a TRC. ... Read More
Find friends to enjoy beer in Vietnam by ellibeily1702
I want to find friends who share the same taste in beer as me.Please let me know your favorite beer brand in Vietnam. If we have the same gout, let's meet and share more about it :) :) :)
@ellibeily1702Starting list and with great beers at these location's https://wanderingwheatleys.com/microbreweries-craft-beer-saigon-vietnam/My last stop was at 'The Malt' D1/HCMC as with most craft beer locations 'The Malt' have beer flights ... Read More
How/Where do I get a spousal TRC issued by kjkinVn
My wife and I got married in her home town Ha Long during Tet 2018. We have a Vietnamese marriage certificate. We live in Canada now and are planning on visiting Vietnam this summer. My question is how do I get a TRC? Can I get it at the Vietnamese ...
Just a quick update; I received my visa yesterday by FEDEX. All together, a fairly painless procedure.Thanks for the help.What's are ... - @OceanBeach92107 Good post . Sums up the pros and cons nicely Read More
Researching from this view.
research and discovery from VinPearl. - @tannguyen68 And? Read More
working from home by Guest8462
Hi guys, I'm a live internet streamer and entertainer . People watch me online and I also go out and stream showing off places of interest and also fishing.I was looking into moving to Vietnam to do this and rent an apartment to work ...
@Jlgarbutt Working on a tourist visa is illegal. I know of no country in the world where it is legal. - @SimCityAT DIGITAL NOMAD / Freelancer etc - paid overseas - how would that fit into any other Visa? Read More
Find friends to enjoy beer in Vietnam by ellibeily1702
I want to find friends who share the same taste in beer as me.Please let me know your favorite beer brand in Vietnam. If we have the same gout, let's meet and share more about it :) :) :)
@AB_Wayne Would you mind giving me some interesting places in HCMC and Ha Noi? If we have a chance, we will enjoy together - @ellibeily1702 In HCM check out Pasteur Street Brewery, they have more than one location but boast several ... Read More
working from home by Guest8462
Hi guys, I'm a live internet streamer and entertainer . People watch me online and I also go out and stream showing off places of interest and also fishing.I was looking into moving to Vietnam to do this and rent an apartment to work ...
Hi guys, I'm a live internet streamer and entertainer . People watch me online and I also go out and stream showing off places of interest and also fishing.I was looking into moving to Vietnam to do this and rent an ... - ... Read More
Understanding Vietnamese girls by GuestPoster2698
So on my first trip to Vietnam I met a girl and saw her for a few days. Being the skeptical dude that I am and knowing nothing about Vietnam, the first night that we met I didn't give her my phone number but she and her friend made plans with my ...
Funny stuff. If you figure them out you could be the first. If so write a book. Tight with money......hmmmmm I thought they all had that as their middle name. Most are looking for a ticket out or money. The dressers and the jewlery girls I avoid. ... Read More
Understanding Vietnamese girls by GuestPoster2698
So on my first trip to Vietnam I met a girl and saw her for a few days. Being the skeptical dude that I am and knowing nothing about Vietnam, the first night that we met I didn't give her my phone number but she and her friend made plans with my ...
So to be honnest european girls are the most prettiest girlsBased on what criteria. Read More
Sponsor company ghosting me by IamCharlie
Not sure if anyone here can assist me. My sponsor company has ghosted me, no visa yet so he promised to refund me. And now he's not answering my calls, or responding to messages. I have his ID documents and company documents. Can anything be ...
Sadly, even with his company credentials no one, even the police if we're a legitimate entry would do anything Your best, and only option is to wait for borders/visa situation to change and then come over on a tourist visa. As soon as you ... Read More
Sponsor company ghosting me by IamCharlie
Not sure if anyone here can assist me. My sponsor company has ghosted me, no visa yet so he promised to refund me. And now he's not answering my calls, or responding to messages. I have his ID documents and company documents. Can anything be ...
Not sure if anyone here can assist me. My sponsor company has ghosted me, no visa yet so he promised to refund me. And now he's not answering my calls, or responding to messages. I have his ID documents and company documents. Can anything be ... Read More
Sponsor company ghosting me by IamCharlie
Not sure if anyone here can assist me. My sponsor company has ghosted me, no visa yet so he promised to refund me. And now he's not answering my calls, or responding to messages. I have his ID documents and company documents. Can anything be ...
Not sure if anyone here can assist me. My sponsor company has ghosted me, no visa yet so he promised to refund me. And now he's not answering my calls, or responding to messages. I have his ID documents and company documents. Can anything be ... Read More
Sponsor company ghosting me by IamCharlie
Not sure if anyone here can assist me. My sponsor company has ghosted me, no visa yet so he promised to refund me. And now he's not answering my calls, or responding to messages. I have his ID documents and company documents. Can anything be ...
Not sure if anyone here can assist me. My sponsor company has ghosted me, no visa yet so he promised to refund me. And now he's not answering my calls, or responding to messages. I have his ID documents and company documents. Can anything be ... Read More
Salary negotiations Vietnam by RCP79
Hi all, I've been through several rounds of interviews for an expat job in HCMC. (experienced / management level) Today, afer round 3 the HR director is asking me to share them my salary expectations. So I've been Googling for some latest ...
This is really interesting to read through. I will be a new expat in Hanoi soon and I will be working for a local institution as an expert and my negotiated package is about $250k a year gross. When I was negotiating, I was under the assumption that ... Read More
Salary negotiations Vietnam by RCP79
Hi all, I've been through several rounds of interviews for an expat job in HCMC. (experienced / management level) Today, afer round 3 the HR director is asking me to share them my salary expectations. So I've been Googling for some latest ...
The villas we were looking are $3000-$4000 pre-VAT and fees in the urban development areas close to international schools. So that brings it to almost $4-5k a month on just rent. We’re moving to Vietnam to save for early retirement so I ... Read More
Salary negotiations Vietnam by RCP79
Hi all, I've been through several rounds of interviews for an expat job in HCMC. (experienced / management level) Today, afer round 3 the HR director is asking me to share them my salary expectations. So I've been Googling for some latest ...
This is really interesting to read through. I will be a new expat in Hanoi soon and I will be working for a local institution as an expert and my negotiated package is about $250k a year gross. When I was negotiating, I was under the assumption that ... Read More
Visa Question by bdsmith62
Hi all! Question for all of you if you don’t mind. Fiancé and I wish to move to Vietnam permanently. I have a Vietnamese friend and we plan to open a business together. I’ve looked up visas but I’m confused on which one I ...
Somewhere quiet and peacefulLOL, you need to visit first to see if it is something you can stomach. Quiet and peaceful is basically unheard of anywhere you would consider living unless you are wealthy.Right. What I’d like and what I expect ... Read More
Visa Question by bdsmith62
Hi all! Question for all of you if you don’t mind. Fiancé and I wish to move to Vietnam permanently. I have a Vietnamese friend and we plan to open a business together. I’ve looked up visas but I’m confused on which one I ...
Somewhere quiet and peacefulLOL, you need to visit first to see if it is something you can stomach. Quiet and peaceful is basically unheard of anywhere you would consider living unless you are wealthy.Go Dau, nothing there... Cheap prices and ... Read More
Visa Question by bdsmith62
Hi all! Question for all of you if you don’t mind. Fiancé and I wish to move to Vietnam permanently. I have a Vietnamese friend and we plan to open a business together. I’ve looked up visas but I’m confused on which one I ...
Apart from teaching finding job as a foreigner is hard. Even if you have the skills the chances are a local will be much cheaper to hire - in many cases the employee doesn't have the same level of skills Dalat is a slower and quieter pace of ... Read More
Visa Question by bdsmith62
Hi all! Question for all of you if you don’t mind. Fiancé and I wish to move to Vietnam permanently. I have a Vietnamese friend and we plan to open a business together. I’ve looked up visas but I’m confused on which one I ...
She doesn’t really have a transferable job. She will more than likely be in charge of artwork for my and my friends business. I will be the 3D graphics artist, him the coder and her, as I said art or marketing. Or homemaker 🤣 Also, ... Read More
Visa Question by bdsmith62
Hi all! Question for all of you if you don’t mind. Fiancé and I wish to move to Vietnam permanently. I have a Vietnamese friend and we plan to open a business together. I’ve looked up visas but I’m confused on which one I ...
Well for he and I we planned on a game development company. Mobile games. I also plan on side work as a video editor as I’ve done that for years. Not strictly VN but it’d be something I’d also do. I also planned on looking into ... Read More
Visa Question by bdsmith62
Hi all! Question for all of you if you don’t mind. Fiancé and I wish to move to Vietnam permanently. I have a Vietnamese friend and we plan to open a business together. I’ve looked up visas but I’m confused on which one I ...
What kind of business? If you're in a position to set-up or invest in a business here that might be a way in with a business visa. Other than than literally every other kind of Vida is going to be (once they finalize boost covid requirements) a ... Read More
Visa Question by bdsmith62
Hi all! Question for all of you if you don’t mind. Fiancé and I wish to move to Vietnam permanently. I have a Vietnamese friend and we plan to open a business together. I’ve looked up visas but I’m confused on which one I ...
Marry your gf and get a 5-year VEC. Only problem is you may need to do a border run every 6-months. You could also look into visas related to business.Or assuming she is Vietnamese, marry her and get a spousal TRC lasts three years, no border runs ... Read More
Westerner starting a street food cart/stall? by RastaJohn
Hello, I have a question for all you expats living in Vietnam, particularly HCMC and Nah Trang. I've been bouncing around the world for about 4 years now and want to change things up. Basically, I just finished a contract with a little money to ...
anyway old post or note, aside from a brief novelty period unless you're on the same fame level as starbucks success will be short lived. Read More
Medicine warning for seniors.. by Swee Loke
Risk of heart attack or stroke, or high blood pressure for regularly taking ibuprofen (NSAID), according to British Medical Journal. For OTC medicine for fever, pain, go for Tylenol, the safest. Thought this may be good to know, for those who ...
This is a perfect example of newspapers hyping a story to sell their rags. This sort of rubbish is why, at the age of 11, I realised newspapers lie to you .. or at least vary the truth to get you to buy their dodgy comics.Click baitEvery drug or ... Read More
Legalization of Documents for Marriage by MikeTVN
I had all the required marriage documents completed, notarized, apostilled and legalized and back in March of 2020 and was all set to enter VN for marriage till the borders closed. So I was told by the Embassy in DC in regards to the my paperwork ...
Can I shout it again from the rooftops? Stay away from the embassy in DC. Use the consulate in San Francisco.Wow I just spoke to folks in SF and boy are you correct THIGV. You can actually have a conversation including some humor. Terrific. ... Read More
Any of the regulars here need anything? by SteinNebraska
Coming to HCMC later this month. If anyone in the HCMC area needs something from the US that they can't get there that I can carry PM me.
That ruined it.. carry.. bang goes my idea of an Ariel Atom Read More
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HELLO I M HAVING TROUBLE GET MY VISA FOR VIETNAM BEEN WAITING 2019 2022 I HAVE HEAR BACK FROM THE VISA OFFICE IN AMERICA VIETNAM I MY ASK ME 25 TIMES WHEN ARE YOU COMING BACK TO VIETNAM TO GET YOUR FAMILY AND WIFE HERE ? JON THANK YOU SO MUCH SORRY ... Read More
Save Vietnams Wildlife by goodolboy
Dont know if anyone is interested, but this is a Vietnamese ran charity specializing in the rescue & if possible re introduction to the wild of Pangolin's. Seen lots of stuff on Nat Geo about the plight of African Pangolin being wiped out to ...
"Rich primate species in Việt Nam threatened: WWF report" vietnamnews.vn/environment/1119142/rich-primate-species-in-viet-nam-threatened-wwf-reportvery sadNow more than ever saving animal species is critical... Read More
News just in by AndyHCMC
news just in from UK Boris Johnson has given a speech outlining "England SCRAPS vaccine passports, REVERSES child vax decision, "The prime minister also announced that those 12-15 years of age would be able to now get a COVID-19 vaccine ...
If we assume roughly the same timescales as SA, UK, etc, then the Omicron peak will happen around mid or late February, and then take a month to subside. So, maybe all clear by mid April? Will the government try to flatten the curve? Who knows? I ... Read More
PCR Test for Covid by Swee Loke
Hi all, where can I find the cheapest PCR Test in HCM.? Its for pre-departure purpose. Thanks a million...
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1st timer traveling to Vietnam - several questions please by Harry Pearl
I have researched and find conflicting information - I am a US citizen, I would like to travel to Vietnam in March or April - but want to know - am I able to get a tourist visa (up to 30 day stay) now? When I go I will be traveling alone - flying ...
Thank you but if you have experience to answer the other questions please do.Safety here is no worse than England, Australia. Keep your personal valuables secure and you should be fine. Like anywhere, I'd something seems too good to be true then ... Read More
Staying in Vietnam after finishing ESL contract by Guest6787
I really hate my school and don't want to sign on for a second year. My company informed us last year that they will cancel our visas as soon as we finish our contract (apparently the govt didn't like that some teachers staying longer than ...
We seem to have some linguistic discrepancy, if that's the right word, between the term schools and the term language centers. Some people, self included, will use both to describe language centers while reserving the term public schools for ... Read More
Staying in Vietnam after finishing ESL contract by Guest6787
I really hate my school and don't want to sign on for a second year. My company informed us last year that they will cancel our visas as soon as we finish our contract (apparently the govt didn't like that some teachers staying longer than ...
Tons of jobs listings - try vietnam teaching jobs website, you might better at a langauge centre rather than a school Read More
Best Term Deposit in Vietnam by nscprez
Which international banks in Saigon give the best term deposit rates in usd?
Which international banks in Saigon give the best term deposit rates in usd?As far as I know you cant get term deposits in USD. Exchange it to vnd and get around 7%.I've seen a few that promote foreign currency term deposits on their websites, ... Read More
Withdraw cash from Vietnamese bank overseas ATM cost by mikedylan2001
Anybody withdraw cash from ATM overseas from Vietnamese bank? I've got cash in Vietnamese Dong stuck in the bank in Vietnam but I've got an ATM card and was thinking of withdrawing British pounds here in the UK from an ATM machine. Obviously ...
Before going down that route, why not try adding your Vietnamese debit card to PayPal and paying yourself? TransferWise works in a similar way also Read More
back to vietnam on a commercial flight recently (last 2 weeks) by bizdeals
what is the procedure for entry? I have been given a number of the local authorities in saigon to call to advise them of my arrival on the 12th december. how much does the 7 day quarantine cost? thanks.
<span>[Post under review]</span>Welcome back Don... Read More
Wheelchairs & Handicapped Electric Scooters On Flights To Vietnam by OceanBeach92107
Has anyone had experience flying on an international flight into Vietnam while using/transporting your own personal foldable wheelchair or/and a motorized scooter chair?
Asking for me. Shortly after I returned to The States, I was diagnosed with a degenerative condition in both feet--"Charcot Foot"--much more severe in the right foot, where I had thought I was simply developing an oversized callus on the ... Read More
Astra Booster Shot by mikeymac
Can anyone please advise the cost of an Astra Booster shot in HCMC
Thankyou for the reply. Just to clarify, the booster is free to all residents in HCMC (not just expats)? Do residents have to pay for their initial shots as well or are they free also?I can only say from my own experience & knowledge. That is ... Read More
Vietnam Reopening for Tourists, With Conditions by OceanBeach92107
The three phase plan for allowing tourists from certain countries to enter Vietnam is now becoming clearer. Tourists will be highly restricted to one of the 5 locales and designated hotels, restaurants and specific activities of their tour ...
4 days before Jan 1 flights and ... Vietnam decides to not "live with covid" anymore. :o Article this morning Dec 29 on Zing news. In case expatcom flags links, just search for this in Google and translate page to English: Kế ... Read More
Wheelchairs & Handicapped Electric Scooters On Flights To Vietnam by OceanBeach92107
Has anyone had experience flying on an international flight into Vietnam while using/transporting your own personal foldable wheelchair or/and a motorized scooter chair?
Oh my gosh! Research the topic! Why didn't I think of that??? Why didn't I check all of the airline regulations and read everything I could on the internet before I posted here and asked people for their personal experience? ... Read More
back to vietnam on a commercial flight recently (last 2 weeks) by bizdeals
what is the procedure for entry? I have been given a number of the local authorities in saigon to call to advise them of my arrival on the 12th december. how much does the 7 day quarantine cost? thanks.
Ironic that you would call out the media for "sensational", and then you refer to the Omicron Variant as "the big O".It's because I can't spell Omecron.Last year the big C (Corona or covid)... This year the big O 😂 Read More
Wheelchairs & Handicapped Electric Scooters On Flights To Vietnam by OceanBeach92107
Has anyone had experience flying on an international flight into Vietnam while using/transporting your own personal foldable wheelchair or/and a motorized scooter chair?
Oh my gosh! Research the topic! Why didn't I think of that??? Why didn't I check all of the airline regulations and read everything I could on the internet before I posted here and asked people for their personal experience? ... Read More
Wheelchairs & Handicapped Electric Scooters On Flights To Vietnam by OceanBeach92107
Has anyone had experience flying on an international flight into Vietnam while using/transporting your own personal foldable wheelchair or/and a motorized scooter chair?
Oh my gosh! Research the topic! Why didn't I think of that??? Why didn't I check all of the airline regulations and read everything I could on the internet before I posted here and asked people for their personal experience? ... Read More
Medical licensing by CHN90
Hi, Is any member here currently practicing medicine in VN? Especially as a FMG. Thanks
@THIGV Several of the persons on this site are rather geriatric and are potential patients for a bi-lingual doctor. :cheers: Obviously not schooled in England where we were taught to respect our older geriatric's, you gen "xyz" types ... Read More
Would my African American girlfriend be able to get a teaching job? by BenMEvans
Hey me and my girlfriend are considering moving to Vietnam to teach English. She’s African American and I was wondering if she could get a teaching job or if it would be harder? I have tried to look it up but have found very little info on the ...
This thread is getting hard to follow and the OP has not participated since #17. As neither he nor his girlfriend have degrees, the discussion of racism by school owners is kind of a moot.Agreed.. no degree makes getting a job legally tricky. Skin ... Read More
travel question information news i got from my family here by vietnam nguyen
my family and girlfriend in vietnam got told me that i can get in to vietnam on janurary 1th 2022 with no visa no documents no papers no id im a american married to veitnam lady is this true i can fly to vietnam or not i hope the questions make ...
my family and girlfriend in vietnam got told me that i can get in to vietnam on janurary 1th 2022 with no visa no documents no papers no id im a american married to veitnam lady is this true i can fly to vietnam or not i hope the questions make ... Read More
DAILY LIFE IN VIETNAM DURING COVID-19 PANDEMIC 2020-2021 by goodolboy
Day 4 self imposed isolation in apartment :- Today the lock down seems to be taking effect Q 12 Tan Thoi Nhat . All big coffee shops, BBQ etc now closed, Some small coffee shops & street eating places still open. Most Supermarkets & street ...
Are you in Nha Trang?Nice to see you again Cindy. Thanks again for showing me some available apartments when I was in Nha Trang last year. To reply to one person, you can use the "quote" function, found next to the word "reply" ... Read More
Price of a laptop in Vietnam by Thanh6161
Can anyone tell me where The best place is to buy a laptop at a decent price in Bien Hoa Vietnam, the only price I have seen is starting out at 16 million Dong.
It largely depends on where you look.. big chain stores usually list higher prices, do some digging and you will find cheaper. And the all-important specification. As each generational step of CPU or GPU comes out, previous spec ones get cheaper. ... Read More
Vietnam Reopening for Tourists, With Conditions by OceanBeach92107
The three phase plan for allowing tourists from certain countries to enter Vietnam is now becoming clearer. Tourists will be highly restricted to one of the 5 locales and designated hotels, restaurants and specific activities of their tour ...
Yes it was posted on Friday & Saturday. Sunday - Recommended time is 3 days. Until information from official channels is posted in writing and has a stamp on it as a directive its just a news story. It has already changed 3 times since ... Read More
Remote Worker Tax
As are most Vietnamese in Vietnam.Oh, where did you pluck that pearl of wisdom from is it a stat or is it just from your experience. I have lived here for the best part of 13 coming up 14 years & its not been my experience from my exposure to ... Read More
Would my African American girlfriend be able to get a teaching job? by BenMEvans
Hey me and my girlfriend are considering moving to Vietnam to teach English. She’s African American and I was wondering if she could get a teaching job or if it would be harder? I have tried to look it up but have found very little info on the ...
****Because he is just a YouTuber looking for site or channel hits. He is probably tucked away somewhere counting his income from people watching his channel, following and believing everyword. To get a work permit in Vietnam, applicants must meet ... Read More
Would my African American girlfriend be able to get a teaching job? by BenMEvans
Hey me and my girlfriend are considering moving to Vietnam to teach English. She’s African American and I was wondering if she could get a teaching job or if it would be harder? I have tried to look it up but have found very little info on the ...
****If it's specifically written as a legal requirement then yes it is wrong . And yes it is illegal. Get caught working without the correct documentation and you're looking at goodbye vietnam Read More
Would my African American girlfriend be able to get a teaching job? by BenMEvans
Hey me and my girlfriend are considering moving to Vietnam to teach English. She’s African American and I was wondering if she could get a teaching job or if it would be harder? I have tried to look it up but have found very little info on the ...
Hey me and my girlfriend are considering moving to Vietnam to teach English. She’s African American and I was wondering if she could get a teaching job or if it would be harder? I have tried to look it up but have found very little info on the ... Read More
Would my African American girlfriend be able to get a teaching job? by BenMEvans
Hey me and my girlfriend are considering moving to Vietnam to teach English. She’s African American and I was wondering if she could get a teaching job or if it would be harder? I have tried to look it up but have found very little info on the ...
As with everyplace, you might run into some prejudice here, but it shouldn't cause much trouble for an English teacher who is qualified to teach. However, without BA 's you are both underqualified and will have a harder time finding a job, ... Read More
Would my African American girlfriend be able to get a teaching job? by BenMEvans
Hey me and my girlfriend are considering moving to Vietnam to teach English. She’s African American and I was wondering if she could get a teaching job or if it would be harder? I have tried to look it up but have found very little info on the ...
Most language centres employ people without degrees. The letter of the law is very loosely followed.I would agree that "many" do so. Do you honestly believe that "most" do?Im talking language mills, not schools, totally ... Read More
Would my African American girlfriend be able to get a teaching job? by BenMEvans
Hey me and my girlfriend are considering moving to Vietnam to teach English. She’s African American and I was wondering if she could get a teaching job or if it would be harder? I have tried to look it up but have found very little info on the ...
As with everyplace, you might run into some prejudice here, but it shouldn't cause much trouble for an English teacher who is qualified to teach. However, without BA 's you are both underqualified and will have a harder time finding a job, ... Read More
Would my African American girlfriend be able to get a teaching job? by BenMEvans
Hey me and my girlfriend are considering moving to Vietnam to teach English. She’s African American and I was wondering if she could get a teaching job or if it would be harder? I have tried to look it up but have found very little info on the ...
We would get our Tefl but neither of us have our bachelors. I was always under the impression that Vietnam was prejudice against African Americans but I could be mistakenNo degree... No job it's a legal requirement Read More
An issue to consider before opening a company for visa purpose by VanKhanh Ho
Lately some ex-pats contacted me about the idea of opening a company with 3 billion VND charter capital so that they can apply for an investor's TRC. This is, I think, possible if you have about 100 million VND in your account at this moment. ...
Lately some ex-pats contacted me about the idea of opening a company with 3 billion VND charter capital so that they can apply for an investor's TRC. This is, I think, possible if you have about 100 million VND in your account at this moment. ... Read More
An issue to consider before opening a company for visa purpose by VanKhanh Ho
Lately some ex-pats contacted me about the idea of opening a company with 3 billion VND charter capital so that they can apply for an investor's TRC. This is, I think, possible if you have about 100 million VND in your account at this moment. ...
Yes, so I think you guys should be aware of it.No rent required if you have a digital service/company 😁 But handy to know for the future and other members Read More
Vietnam Reopening for Tourists, With Conditions by OceanBeach92107
The three phase plan for allowing tourists from certain countries to enter Vietnam is now becoming clearer. Tourists will be highly restricted to one of the 5 locales and designated hotels, restaurants and specific activities of their tour ...
Latest update from the government website (English translation direct from the web page): Fully vaccinated arrivals may be required to self-isolate for three days 15:28 | 15/12/2021 VGP – Fully vaccinated air passengers or those having ... Read More
DAILY LIFE IN VIETNAM DURING COVID-19 PANDEMIC 2020-2021 by goodolboy
Day 4 self imposed isolation in apartment :- Today the lock down seems to be taking effect Q 12 Tan Thoi Nhat . All big coffee shops, BBQ etc now closed, Some small coffee shops & street eating places still open. Most Supermarkets & street ...
Mabe because the place is full of brits lol after all it is the staple food to go with a pub crawlUmmm remind me again what colour passport you have 😂You want the British one or the Australian one?British 😂 Read More
DAILY LIFE IN VIETNAM DURING COVID-19 PANDEMIC 2020-2021 by goodolboy
Day 4 self imposed isolation in apartment :- Today the lock down seems to be taking effect Q 12 Tan Thoi Nhat . All big coffee shops, BBQ etc now closed, Some small coffee shops & street eating places still open. Most Supermarkets & street ...
In Ham Nghi you can get some cracking curry sauces in jars to tide you over, along with bread mixes chutneys, basmati rice etc all you have to do it add your own onions, meat and you can have an ok curry for when you cant get out. Or if your ... Read More
DAILY LIFE IN VIETNAM DURING COVID-19 PANDEMIC 2020-2021 by goodolboy
Day 4 self imposed isolation in apartment :- Today the lock down seems to be taking effect Q 12 Tan Thoi Nhat . All big coffee shops, BBQ etc now closed, Some small coffee shops & street eating places still open. Most Supermarkets & street ...
Oh no, Bollywood stuck it out for a long time, too, went there several times this year before the hem lockdown. Also many visits to their place at Skygarden PMH, I'll see if they are still there. Good prices!Went past there in Bui Vien Street ... Read More
Vietnam Reopening for Tourists, With Conditions
The only requirement I can infer when reading what's come out so far will be the need for "self-isolation" on arrival. It remains to be seen what that means and if you can do that at a hotel or if you need to be at a private residence ... Read More
Slow death by Guest2023
This forum seems to be slowly dying. Just 4/5 posts a day compared to a few years ago when it was a very active forum. Reminds me of the old Thorn Tree forum, once very popular, now gone due to over-policing and PC. Hopefully Expat won't have ...
Ahh all so negative... At the height of covid last year everyday there were posts.That was before we realised we're all doomed. https://blogs.gartner.com/alan-duncan/files/2014/12/were-all-doomed.jpgDoomed so now just give up and wait for the ... Read More
Slow death by Guest2023
This forum seems to be slowly dying. Just 4/5 posts a day compared to a few years ago when it was a very active forum. Reminds me of the old Thorn Tree forum, once very popular, now gone due to over-policing and PC. Hopefully Expat won't have ...
Ahh all so negative... At the height of covid last year everyday there were posts. Read More
Slow death by Guest2023
This forum seems to be slowly dying. Just 4/5 posts a day compared to a few years ago when it was a very active forum. Reminds me of the old Thorn Tree forum, once very popular, now gone due to over-policing and PC. Hopefully Expat won't have ...
What about...what colour laptop would you buy if you had the chance?Pink, my love🤔 Read More
Slow death by Guest2023
This forum seems to be slowly dying. Just 4/5 posts a day compared to a few years ago when it was a very active forum. Reminds me of the old Thorn Tree forum, once very popular, now gone due to over-policing and PC. Hopefully Expat won't have ...
. Maybe a thread about what/how you are coping in these covid times, what you wish was available and hobbies or pastime you pine for that you have not done for ages... Does slapping the salami whilst watching 70's Danish porn in your ... Read More
Slow death by Guest2023
This forum seems to be slowly dying. Just 4/5 posts a day compared to a few years ago when it was a very active forum. Reminds me of the old Thorn Tree forum, once very popular, now gone due to over-policing and PC. Hopefully Expat won't have ...
. Maybe a thread about what/how you are coping in these covid times, what you wish was available and hobbies or pastime you pine for that you have not done for ages... Does slapping the salami whilst watching 70's Danish porn in your ... Read More
Price of a laptop in Vietnam by Thanh6161
Can anyone tell me where The best place is to buy a laptop at a decent price in Bien Hoa Vietnam, the only price I have seen is starting out at 16 million Dong.
Is mail order a thing over there and, if it is, are the companies reliable (Not likely to run away with your cash) ?It's a brave person who buys something like that on line for delivery. Even big stores here and the risks of damaged during ... Read More
Price of a laptop in Vietnam by Thanh6161
Can anyone tell me where The best place is to buy a laptop at a decent price in Bien Hoa Vietnam, the only price I have seen is starting out at 16 million Dong.
Spotted a couple of i3 spec machines with 4gb ram, 128gb SSDs earlier today for 10 million, so it's doable. They won't be suitable for heavy loads like going. But general office work, streaming and movies are all covered. Read More
Price of a laptop in Vietnam by Thanh6161
Can anyone tell me where The best place is to buy a laptop at a decent price in Bien Hoa Vietnam, the only price I have seen is starting out at 16 million Dong.
Thanh6161 is correct. Electronics are generally more expensive here in Vietnam than they are in, let's say America where I'm from for example.Probably find most are made here locally by foreign companies, that then by law have to export them ... Read More
Deceptive Ads Allowed By Google, Beware by OceanBeach92107
So it's obviously no accident that when I open up my notifications I also see a deceptive ad telling me that I have messages. It would sure be great if there was something that expat.com could do to get Google to stop this: [img ...
I know this will be hard for anyone who has read my profile to believe, but I don't drink booze.Who said you get to drink it.. was just going to chuck it over youI may not bother drinking the stuff, but the old drunken biker in me says that ... Read More
Deceptive Ads Allowed By Google, Beware by OceanBeach92107
So it's obviously no accident that when I open up my notifications I also see a deceptive ad telling me that I have messages. It would sure be great if there was something that expat.com could do to get Google to stop this: [img ...
Exorcism sounds more appropriate, everytime he sees a Google sourced pop-up or and douse him with cold beerI know this will be hard for anyone who has read my profile to believe, but I don't drink booze.Who said you get to drink it.. was just ... Read More
Deceptive Ads Allowed By Google, Beware by OceanBeach92107
So it's obviously no accident that when I open up my notifications I also see a deceptive ad telling me that I have messages. It would sure be great if there was something that expat.com could do to get Google to stop this: [img ...
Take a deep breath Fred it's only the interweb it doesnt matter. :lol:Their over crappy ads ruined my only online watching outside TedTalk. That makes them utter *%**%. Breathe in with the anger... Breathe out with the loveTheir over crappy ... Read More
Deceptive Ads Allowed By Google, Beware by OceanBeach92107
So it's obviously no accident that when I open up my notifications I also see a deceptive ad telling me that I have messages. It would sure be great if there was something that expat.com could do to get Google to stop this: [img ...
Andy, dude, don't get me started on Youtube ads. That set of utter *%**% have absolutely ruined the platform with their policy of annoy users into buying premium by infesting the thing with ads. As I don't like blackmail, I polished my ... Read More
Deceptive Ads Allowed By Google, Beware by OceanBeach92107
So it's obviously no accident that when I open up my notifications I also see a deceptive ad telling me that I have messages. It would sure be great if there was something that expat.com could do to get Google to stop this: [img ...
Every one of you guys is missing the point. This is not about me learning how to avoid these ads (which I know how to do). This is about (hopefully) the many new yet unsuspecting customers who come to this website daily and then get snared by an ... Read More
Deceptive Ads Allowed By Google, Beware by OceanBeach92107
So it's obviously no accident that when I open up my notifications I also see a deceptive ad telling me that I have messages. It would sure be great if there was something that expat.com could do to get Google to stop this: [img ...
I highly doubt Expat team can follow up on your request, get yourself an adblocker OB and be rid of those pesky ads. Your photo is the first on ive seen since I installed an adblocker. I'm sure Jigs knows a great adblocker as he uses Samsung ... Read More
DAILY LIFE IN VIETNAM DURING COVID-19 PANDEMIC 2020-2021 by goodolboy
Day 4 self imposed isolation in apartment :- Today the lock down seems to be taking effect Q 12 Tan Thoi Nhat . All big coffee shops, BBQ etc now closed, Some small coffee shops & street eating places still open. Most Supermarkets & street ...
'Too early to conclude Omicron strain virulence, but beware' Epidemiologist Tran Dac Phu said that at present, it is not possible to conclude on the seriousness of the Omicron variant, but it is necessary to be vigilant because its ability ... Read More
back to vietnam on a commercial flight recently (last 2 weeks) by bizdeals
what is the procedure for entry? I have been given a number of the local authorities in saigon to call to advise them of my arrival on the 12th december. how much does the 7 day quarantine cost? thanks.
Covid is here to stay. Must learn to love with it everyday. That’s reality.I'm hoping that's live and not love..😉Yes, lolEasy typo to make..😁 Read More
back to vietnam on a commercial flight recently (last 2 weeks) by bizdeals
what is the procedure for entry? I have been given a number of the local authorities in saigon to call to advise them of my arrival on the 12th december. how much does the 7 day quarantine cost? thanks.
I miss Vietnam, but wont be returning until all this covid nonsense comes to an end.Not sure anywhere is going to be completely safe from covid. New strain, big surges everywhereCovid is here to stay. Must learn to love with it everyday. ... Read More
back to vietnam on a commercial flight recently (last 2 weeks) by bizdeals
what is the procedure for entry? I have been given a number of the local authorities in saigon to call to advise them of my arrival on the 12th december. how much does the 7 day quarantine cost? thanks.
I miss Vietnam, but wont be returning until all this covid nonsense comes to an end.Not sure anywhere is going to be completely safe from covid. New strain, big surges everywhere Read More
News just in by AndyHCMC
news just in from UK Boris Johnson has given a speech outlining "England SCRAPS vaccine passports, REVERSES child vax decision, "The prime minister also announced that those 12-15 years of age would be able to now get a COVID-19 vaccine ...
What I didnt see due to rain :( https://i.postimg.cc/4NJDXdYN/IMG-2445.jpgI thought you was going to say you didn't see it, the telescope eyepiece was too high 😁🤣😁🤣😁🤣 Read More
DAILY LIFE IN VIETNAM DURING COVID-19 PANDEMIC 2020-2021 by goodolboy
Day 4 self imposed isolation in apartment :- Today the lock down seems to be taking effect Q 12 Tan Thoi Nhat . All big coffee shops, BBQ etc now closed, Some small coffee shops & street eating places still open. Most Supermarkets & street ...
Unless you just moved into new apartments and have bino's , telescope, phone and 2 diff views from front and side,,, 26 floors up heaps to look at ... Read More
DAILY LIFE IN VIETNAM DURING COVID-19 PANDEMIC 2020-2021 by goodolboy
Day 4 self imposed isolation in apartment :- Today the lock down seems to be taking effect Q 12 Tan Thoi Nhat . All big coffee shops, BBQ etc now closed, Some small coffee shops & street eating places still open. Most Supermarkets & street ...
Looking like I am surrounded, time to batten down the hatches again looks like. Goodolboy's apartment is 'piggy in the middle" https://i.postimg.cc/p5NdSW7q/covid-2.jpg https://i.postimg.cc/YGNcpt0X/covid_1.jpgThat's the only ... Read More
DAILY LIFE IN VIETNAM DURING COVID-19 PANDEMIC 2020-2021 by goodolboy
Day 4 self imposed isolation in apartment :- Today the lock down seems to be taking effect Q 12 Tan Thoi Nhat . All big coffee shops, BBQ etc now closed, Some small coffee shops & street eating places still open. Most Supermarkets & street ...
Looking like I am surrounded, time to batten down the hatches again looks like. Goodolboy's apartment is 'piggy in the middle" https://i.postimg.cc/p5NdSW7q/covid-2.jpg https://i.postimg.cc/YGNcpt0X/covid_1.jpgThat's the only ... Read More
News just in by AndyHCMC
news just in from UK Boris Johnson has given a speech outlining "England SCRAPS vaccine passports, REVERSES child vax decision, "The prime minister also announced that those 12-15 years of age would be able to now get a COVID-19 vaccine ...
OH NO! Ho Chi Minh City stops karaoke, discos, bars Ho Chi Minh City government requested to stop karaoke, discotheque, spa, bar, massage business after 2 days of allowing opening in "green areas" (level 1). Link to storyGood news.. ... Read More
News just in by AndyHCMC
news just in from UK Boris Johnson has given a speech outlining "England SCRAPS vaccine passports, REVERSES child vax decision, "The prime minister also announced that those 12-15 years of age would be able to now get a COVID-19 vaccine ...
OH NO! Ho Chi Minh City stops karaoke, discos, bars Ho Chi Minh City government requested to stop karaoke, discotheque, spa, bar, massage business after 2 days of allowing opening in "green areas" (level 1). Link to storyGood news.. ... Read More
Purchasing jewelry on-line by coffmanrl61
Is it possible to purchase jewelry on-line and have it delivered to someone. I am stuck in the US and want to send a gift to a friend. Is this possible? Thanks
Doh, Mr Romance :heart: :dumbom: :sosad: Spoil her for once! :cool:Well lower range for some on here,,,to her it was expensive all a matter of perspective.As a sad end to my story, it was a bracelet she lost it when she went for her 2nd covid ... Read More
Purchasing jewelry on-line by coffmanrl61
Is it possible to purchase jewelry on-line and have it delivered to someone. I am stuck in the US and want to send a gift to a friend. Is this possible? Thanks
Within the last 2 months, I have sent, via Australia Post, 4 boxes at 4 different times but each weighing from 12-20 kg. Each of these boxes was delivered, directly, to the recipient (my fiancee) within 10 days from start to finish. I have a ... Read More