Overweight Unicorn
English expat in Vietnam
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English, Married with children
Registration: 29 October 2018
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 ...
Currently, Vietnam doesn't check vaccination status.- @OceanBeach92107I came back through Moc Bai (Cambodia) border on Sunday and they were most certainly insisting on proof of vaccination.- @Overweight UnicornWho is "they"? The Cambodians?No ... 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 ...
Currently, Vietnam doesn't check vaccination status.- @OceanBeach92107I came back through Moc Bai (Cambodia) border on Sunday and they were most certainly insisting on proof of vaccination.- @Overweight UnicornWho is "they"? The Cambodians?No ... 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 ...
When will they quit the 30 day E visa ? pls bring back 3 month VOA...How about vaccination status ? anyone got any insight into when they will scrap the 30 day E visa ?- @panda7Currently, Vietnam doesn't check vaccination status. - ... Read More
Steps to obtain an Investor TRC (Temporary Residence Card) in Vietnam by charmavietnam
[b][color=#057716]Steps to obtain an Investor TRC (Temporary Residence Card) in Vietnam[/color][/b] -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- [color=#222cf6]To apply for an investor TRC, ...
Is anyone aware of the specifics of new rules for renewing the TRC?I've just been informed that I (British working in Taiwanese owned business for three years) will no longer be eligible to renew my TRC based on that my 'work experience' has to be ... Read More
Steps to obtain an Investor TRC (Temporary Residence Card) in Vietnam by charmavietnam
[b][color=#057716]Steps to obtain an Investor TRC (Temporary Residence Card) in Vietnam[/color][/b] -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- [color=#222cf6]To apply for an investor TRC, ...
Is anyone aware of the specifics of new rules for renewing the TRC?I've just been informed that I (British working in Taiwanese owned business for three years) will no longer be eligible to renew my TRC based on that my 'work experience' has to be ... Read More
Savings Stuck in Vietnamese Bank by mikedylan2001
As I am stuck outside Vietnam and can't get in and my money is in a Vietnamese bank and I don't have access to online banking or the app because they changed all the systems after I left do I have any options to get access to my money? Or do ...
TransferWise now goes under the banner of 'Wise'. Read More
Vaccines for expats by Overweight Unicorn
Does anyone have information on the possibility of expats receiving the vaccine in country once it becomes *readily available. It would seem impossible to go back to the UK and return once fully inoculated (currently 12 weeks between jabs) as the ...
Anyone heard anything now that the vaccinations have started to roll out? I'm aware of the priorities. I'm just wondering if anyone has heard any mutterings of possible expat vaccinations? Read More
Vaccines for expats
Does anyone have information on the possibility of expats receiving the vaccine in country once it becomes *readily available. It would seem impossible to go back to the UK and return once fully inoculated (currently 12 weeks between jabs) as the ... Read More
New members of the Vietnam forum, introduce yourselves here - 2020 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Vietnam forum? Don't know how to start? This thread is for you ;) We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your expat story if you are already living in the country, or to tell us more on ...
Welcome, and good luck with the retirement! Read More
New members of the Vietnam forum, introduce yourselves here - 2020 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Vietnam forum? Don't know how to start? This thread is for you ;) We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your expat story if you are already living in the country, or to tell us more on ...
Hello and welcome. A very nice and positive post. I hope you get some encouraging response from the Hanoi locals. Read More
Where and how much for a MRI scan in HCMC ? by georgieboy
Hi all, My girlfriend is sick (constant loud noise in one ear, dizziness, nausea) and I'd like to know where she can get a MRI and good diagnosis in HCMC. Does any of you have any relevant experience about where it's best to do it and how much it ...
As others have mentioned, never go directly for an MRI. Unless you are 100% certain that you require one, which would require a medical expert to suggest you do, go to said medical expert first and give your symptoms and wait for a diagnosis, and ... Read More
Question for all the Brit's in HCMC by AndyHCMC
Bisto Chip Shop Curry sauce - anyone found it in any shop in HCMC?
And there's always one village idiot... It's an online store for expats, who ship 'home' foods all over the world. [img][link under review] Read More
Question for all the Brit's in HCMC by AndyHCMC
Bisto Chip Shop Curry sauce - anyone found it in any shop in HCMC?
Here you go - [link under review]amp; ... but currently out of stock Read More
New to HCMC by CamtheMan
Hello I'm Cam I Come from Canada, I need Help because I just got here and would like some insights on how everything works. I'm a Credit manager back in Canada and Just finished my TEFL Cert. I have no experience teaching English so I'm ...
I have a few time been accused of being a grammar scold, but if you want to be one, you need to proofread.Pot, kettle, black... Read More
First Covid-19 Death in Vietnam by Ciambella
[color=#3f7ae9]Patient 428, resident of Hoi An, under treatment in Da Nang and Hue Hospitals, died of myocardial infarction due to severe medical history and COVID-19[/color] The National Steering Committee on COVID-19 Prevention and Control ...
Then you are either ill informed, or just making it up. Read More
First Covid-19 Death in Vietnam by Ciambella
[color=#3f7ae9]Patient 428, resident of Hoi An, under treatment in Da Nang and Hue Hospitals, died of myocardial infarction due to severe medical history and COVID-19[/color] The National Steering Committee on COVID-19 Prevention and Control ...
Quantify "old" and "in poor health". My 54 year old brother, in very good health died of it in April. Read More
New members of the Vietnam forum, introduce yourselves here - 2018 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Vietnam forum? Dont know how to start? This thread is for you ;) We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your expat story if you are already living in the country, or to tell us more on ...
Hi all, My wife and I will be moving to HCMC in mid November. We are both originally from the UK. I'm an Operations Director in the footwear industry. We have lived in China for fours years prior to this and decided it was time ofr a change of ... Read More