Salensis
Australian expat in Cambodia
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Registration: 12 October 2018
Rach Gia Shopping Recommendations by Aidan in HCMC
Planning an upcoming shopping trip to Rach Gia, and was hoping some members could offer firsthand recommendations where we might do some one-stop-shopping. We'll be looking for casual clothing (Western styles/sizes), leather footwear, brand name ...
Rach Gia is a small city. There are no big malls for one-stop shopping. Best place I can think of is the Co-op mart.https://maps.app.goo.gl/oho4xn7Xq2MYQ1t3AThere is also a Mega Market too. Read More
Applying Visa with New System Online Payment Issue by James Liu
I tried applying for a relative. Here's my experience. New link very easy to navigate (though a bit slow): https://dichvucong.bocongan.gov.vn/bocongan/bothutuc/tthc?matt=26277It does allow multiple entry for $50. The problem is that visa usage ...
So my visa was approved. Only took about 3 days. All details in previous post. Read More
Applying Visa with New System Online Payment Issue by James Liu
I tried applying for a relative. Here's my experience. New link very easy to navigate (though a bit slow): https://dichvucong.bocongan.gov.vn/bocongan/bothutuc/tthc?matt=26277It does allow multiple entry for $50. The problem is that visa usage ...
@Aidan in HCMCAh damn just reading this now.I contacted my VN visa agent that I used pre-Covid. Single entry 90 day eVisa was 75USD, processing time 5-7 days. So I decided for peace of mind to just use them. Here is the info they required...Type of ... Read More
Applying Visa with New System Online Payment Issue by James Liu
I tried applying for a relative. Here's my experience. New link very easy to navigate (though a bit slow): https://dichvucong.bocongan.gov.vn/bocongan/bothutuc/tthc?matt=26277It does allow multiple entry for $50. The problem is that visa usage ...
Well into September and it looks like people are still having issues with the new system. I have read over all the relevant threads I could find.So it's just downloading the approved eVisa PDF that's the issue? No known workaround? Are payments ... Read More
Visas To Enter Vietnam by Aidan in HCMC
***(IMPORTANT! Due to current covid measures, check with Vietnam Immigration Authority to confirm current availability and lengths of validity)***List of the Visas types from Vietnamese Immigration ...
Thanks for the quick reply, much appreciated. You didn't mention an arrival date, so if possible I suggest you hold off for just a bit longerYeah I saw the other comments about payment and downloading problems, not fun. My planned arrival is end of ... Read More
Visas To Enter Vietnam by Aidan in HCMC
***(IMPORTANT! Due to current covid measures, check with Vietnam Immigration Authority to confirm current availability and lengths of validity)***List of the Visas types from Vietnamese Immigration ...
Hey everyone ... seems I'm not alone with my reaction to the new 90 eVisa form!So anyhow, does anyone know what should be entered for the ID card number ?As an Australian national we don't have a national identity card or number. Should I just put ... Read More
Yet another E-Visa question - Full Name by Salensis
Possible dumb question but searched and can't find an answer. E-Visa form asks for a Full Name (First name Middle name Last name).However shown example shows name as shown in passport which is my Family/Last name first then my Given/First name ...
@Aidan in HCMC I looked for the VN version of the application to confirm my suspicions, but was unable to find it. When you have a moment, would you post a link to it please?It's the translation option. Click Vietnam flag on top right of the ... Read More
Yet another E-Visa question - Full Name by Salensis
Possible dumb question but searched and can't find an answer. E-Visa form asks for a Full Name (First name Middle name Last name).However shown example shows name as shown in passport which is my Family/Last name first then my Given/First name ...
Thanks for the replies. I applied for my eVisa with my name as it appears on my passport. Which is Family name then Given name. I don't have any middle names. Will provide an update when I get a response.Interestingly I checked the Vietnamese ... Read More
Yet another E-Visa question - Full Name by Salensis
Possible dumb question but searched and can't find an answer. E-Visa form asks for a Full Name (First name Middle name Last name).However shown example shows name as shown in passport which is my Family/Last name first then my Given/First name ...
Ok thanks. I read through and there is conflicting information.It seems the correct order is Family then Given name. However Anglos using Given then Family name get approved anyhow because the the Department Immigration staff know our first & ... Read More
Yet another E-Visa question - Full Name
Possible dumb question but searched and can't find an answer. E-Visa form asks for a Full Name (First name Middle name Last name).However shown example shows name as shown in passport which is my Family/Last name first then my Given/First name ... 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 ...
Hello everyone... Does anyone know if regular 30 day and 90 day tourist visas are now available for Australian passport holders. If not any idea when they will be issued again?The embassy visa website here has been updated recently. No details on ... Read More
Some Visa Extensions Discontinued by OceanBeach92107
Don't trust ME on this. Contact your own visa agent to discover IF: ...you are in Vietnam from ANY country--on a category DN business visa--and you don't have a legitimate employer with a work permit--you will not be able to do any more ...
This is disheartening news. I will add my own experience & information I have been told. Like OP said, don't just trust my info, talk to your agent and research online. Anyhow... I have a 3 month tourist visa on an Aus passport from January ... Read More
Moving to Can Tho for work: September-ish time frame by NKM1314
Hi everyone! Nicole from the USA (and everywhere) here. I've accepted a job offer in Can Tho and will be moving there when the border restrictions are lifted. (who knows when that will be) I've done a ton of research about Can Tho and ...
I live in Can Tho. It is a very nice place to live. After traveling all over Vietnam for 6 months I settled on living in Can Tho. Never had a problem finding a place to rent. Landlords usually expect at least a 1 year contract and 2 months rent ... Read More
Please suggest which town will be good for me by eduardo001
Hello guys! I'm planning to move from Philippines to Vietnam soon but I'm really undecided in which town i should go. Can you help me to decide please? :) Here is what i looking for: - Small or not very big town near the beaches - With ...
Tuy Hoa is a small city, great beach, not too touristy yet. Doc Let beach is a village, has a few beach resorts. Those two places would recommend if you want small and quiet. Phan Rang beach is good too, the main part of the city is away from the ... Read More
Getting rid of house ants by dew_point
[img]https://2ecffd01e1ab3e9383f0-07db7b9624bbdf022e3b5395236d5cf8.ssl.cf4.rackcdn.com/Product-800x800/825c3d2b-84ae-49d8-805b-7f849395e2ff.jpg[/img]I continue my exploration of Vietnamese insects and western ways to get rid of them. Today my ...
I had to deal with some insect problems when I moved into a house that was unoccupied for a while. I can only speak from my experience. There are ants that come up through the poor quality foundations. However I only see them when there is ... Read More
Extending a Tourist Visa from 3 Months to 1 Year by DiandraL
I arrived here a month ago to check out whether I wanted to stay here or not. I do want to live here. However, I'm not entirely sure how to go about extending my Visa from a three month single-entry to a multi-entry year long Visa. I definitely ...
You can only extend a 3 month tourist visa once, for another 3 months. There are many hotels that offer visa agent services to do this. Only US passport holders can get 1 year Tourist and Business visas. For everyone else, the longest is 3 month ... Read More
how long is an agent's letter of approval valid? by robsamui
Hoping that someone can help me out here . . . I am not completely familiar with the way visas work in Vietnam and need a bit of guiding, please. I'm living in the south of Thailand but am planning on relocating to Vietnam. I have a UK ...
Most agents take about 5 working days, but some are quicker. An agent I used do them in only 2 days. Remember to check your spam folder, also Tet is happening soon... so that is basically 1 whole week of no working days. Instead of an approval ... Read More
Advise visa extention/renewal by Seven nine
Hello, I need some advise concerning visa prolongation. Im from switzerland and currently i have 3 months multiple entry visa. I applied online for the same type of visa and was told to pay more than 400 usd! Does anybody know if this is an official ...
Extensions are a pain and expensive. However you should not have to pay more than 200USD. If it is a tourist visa then there are tourist agencies and hotels that can do an extension for you, however you may only be able to get 1 month, not 3. If ... Read More
How to get Vietnam visa on arrival??
There are 3 options... 1) Get a visa from an Embassy or Consulate of Vietnam in your country before you leave. This can be done in person and usually by mail as well (depends on your country). 2) Use the official Vietnam government online e-visa ... Read More
Problems with Grab by Jim-Minh
I was to meet someone at the airport last Friday night so I set up Grab with a pick-up place and destination. I was set, or so I thought. I went to the pick-up place and pulled the trigger on Grab. No Go. Grab wanted a CC#. Gave it my MC CC#. No Go. ...
Unlike Uber, Grab Taxi accept cash payments. You just book your trip, take the ride, pay in VND cash and get your change. Just make sure you have small notes for payment. You can buy credit with Grab but I have never used that payment ... Read More
Moving to Vietnam by Babybear50
Hi there I'm currently in Australia and considering moving to Vietnam. Does anyone know if you can buy decent wine there as it was crazy expensive in bali so not looking to settle in bali because of the wine price and don't feel it's ...
I find it strange that affordability of wine and chicken nuggets are primary concerns when moving to an entirely different country! I am not sure about wine (rượu vàng), however beer is very cheap. In general the cost of living is ... Read More
Travelling from the airport to accomodation by jadehmill
Hiya! I'm landing in Ho Chi Minh on Thursday and was wondering what people would recommend to do. My hotel is in District 3 and I've only got a backpack so wasn't too sure the best mode of transport to get there. I have the address of ...
Cheapest option would be GRAB motorcycle taxi. Uber is available too, and you can use them for a motorcycle taxi as well. Whatever you choose get the Grab App and Uber App just in case. Read More
Yet another post about long term Visas by Salensis
I know such a post is probably all too common but I have done my research and could really use some impartial advice on how to progress. I am an Australian national and I have traveled around Vietnam for 6 months on two separate tourist visas. Now I ...
You are assuming I was surprised! I was not surprised, but was certainly disappointed. My plans to own land and run a business are more long term and what I would like to do, but don't need to do. If I decide to really commit to that and cannot ... Read More
Yet another post about long term Visas by Salensis
I know such a post is probably all too common but I have done my research and could really use some impartial advice on how to progress. I am an Australian national and I have traveled around Vietnam for 6 months on two separate tourist visas. Now I ...
Thanks Bazza, I will look at Tripadvisor reviews when investigating visa agencies. That looks to be my next step. I found that article on Tripadvisor colin. So not even 6 month is available? Looks like 3 month tourist visa is as good as it gets for ... Read More
Yet another post about long term Visas
I know such a post is probably all too common but I have done my research and could really use some impartial advice on how to progress. I am an Australian national and I have traveled around Vietnam for 6 months on two separate tourist visas. Now I ... Read More
Help with company registration in Vietnam and buy a property/land by Matt Sobieraj
Hi Everyone, I'm interested in open kite/windsurfing camp in Vietnam. Is here someone with experience in that field:)? I'm looking for someone with experience that can help me in topics like: - how to open and register a company in Vietnam ...
I'm no expert on this but I am looking to buy land and start a business myself, so I have a little knowledge from my investigation so far. You cannot buy land unless you are a citizen. From what someone has told me you can work around that by ... Read More