goodolboy
Scottish expat in Vietnam
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Lives in Ho Chi Minh City
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Registration: 08 February 2020
Denied Reason: please provide a detailed address in Vietnam by Zain ul Haq
Hello Experts,I am intending to visit Vietnam in late December and applied for visa for my family. I booked a hotel from agoda.com and put the hotel address on visa form. Here's the address I put on visa form as received in the email from Agoda.5B ...
You'll recall my writing this back in September of last year,'...there's also a purely selfish reason for my responding, i.e. I get genuine pleasure from trying to help others".self gratification??Although visa agents come in for some ... Read More
Denied Reason: please provide a detailed address in Vietnam by Zain ul Haq
Hello Experts,I am intending to visit Vietnam in late December and applied for visa for my family. I booked a hotel from agoda.com and put the hotel address on visa form. Here's the address I put on visa form as received in the email from Agoda.5B ...
Hello @Aidan Hello, SambitYuri. Welcome to the forum. I've just a couple of questions for you before attempting a solution. ...for Hanoi got the same problem with e-visa residential address. When you say "e-visa residential address", do you ... Read More
LETS HAVE A LAUGH BUT NO FILTH by goodolboy
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LETS HAVE A LAUGH BUT NO FILTH by goodolboy
windscreen wipers https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=020InK5E99A
Exchange Rate by VinnyVincent
Hi allWhich bank in Vietnam give the best exchange rate in transferring money from one country to another.For example I am from the UK I will be staying in Vietnam for a few months, so I will open up a Vietnam bank account and we'll be transferring ...
Hello VinnyVincent,Welcome to Expat.com This forum being very active, you will find that it won't take you long to gather all the information you need to decide on the best bank to choose.All the best,CherylExpat.com ... Read More
Exchange Rate by VinnyVincent
Hi allWhich bank in Vietnam give the best exchange rate in transferring money from one country to another.For example I am from the UK I will be staying in Vietnam for a few months, so I will open up a Vietnam bank account and we'll be transferring ...
Hello VinnyVincent, Welcome to Expat.com This forum being very active, you will find that it won't take you long to gather all the information you need to decide on the best bank to choose. All the best, Cheryl Expat.com team ... Read More
ATM and Rentals by eddyjw07
Hello everyone, I am just browsing through the forum and I could use some help. I am trying to figure out when I will be in town in June, and I also have some questions about the rental payments. Specifically, I am not sure how the payments are made ...
...I found the perfect place, An Thuong, -@eddyjw07 ....and yet, you previously wrote: I would like to rent a large Studio or one-bedroom furnished for a year. (balcony) nothing too close to the beach (link) and I am in ... Read More
LETS HAVE A LAUGH BUT NO FILTH by goodolboy
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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
LETS HAVE A LAUGH BUT NO FILTH by goodolboy
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LETS HAVE A LAUGH BUT NO FILTH by goodolboy
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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
LETS HAVE A LAUGH BUT NO FILTH by goodolboy
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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 ...
@Aidan in HCMC At Moc Bai right now, took 2.5 hrs including 1 stop. Moc Bai is busy -@goodolboyA complete summary of my DIY visa run to Moc Bai today on my motorbike. (first time in many years without the help of my long time visa ... 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 ...
@goodolboy Oh, I didn't know this was available? On Vietnam's visa website it just says that UK passport holders have only up to 15 days automatically. We have up to 45 then? Do I have to apply for that somewhere? Thanks for bringing this to my ... 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 ...
@Aidan in HCMCAt Moc Bai right now, took 2.5 hrs including 1 stop. Moc Bai is busy Read More
Which SE Asian country is most suitable for a visa run? by OceanBeach92107
Quiz for today......what happened at Trang Bang that a very famous photo was taken of? -@goodolboy
Quiz for today......what happened at Trang Bang that a very famous photo was taken of? -@goodolboy -@OceanBeach92107right first time OB 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 ...
Hi! I applied for a visa (UK Passport) for 21 days this May - it's been approved. It turns out we likely can't go anymore so want to come to Vietnam in September now instead. It is ok to apply for a new visa for then? Will it get approved? Of course ... Read More
Which SE Asian country is most suitable for a visa run? by godsontn
I’m currently in Vietnam and my visa would be expiring in no distant time. A friend did a border run into Cambodia & the entire process was short, convenient and cheap ($150). She is from UK. However, when I wanted to use same agency, they ...
June 8, 1972 A picture was taken of a young girl running from a napalm attack. Nick Ut, the photographer, set down his camera and his subsequent actions saved the girl’s (Kim Phuc) life. i would suggest reading Kim’s ... Read More
Which SE Asian country is most suitable for a visa run? by godsontn
I’m currently in Vietnam and my visa would be expiring in no distant time. A friend did a border run into Cambodia & the entire process was short, convenient and cheap ($150). She is from UK. However, when I wanted to use same agency, they ...
@goodolboy Moc Bai border crossing will be open, though I suspect it will be manned by junior officers who've been scheduled to work the holidays They might look a tad sombre. What bike will you be using? Got an estimate in mind on how long ... Read More
Which SE Asian country is most suitable for a visa run? by godsontn
I’m currently in Vietnam and my visa would be expiring in no distant time. A friend did a border run into Cambodia & the entire process was short, convenient and cheap ($150). She is from UK. However, when I wanted to use same agency, they ...
That time of the month again, off to Moc Bai tomorrow morning on me bike first thing. First time in many many years I am doing it DIY without my agent Ms Anna holding my hand. Thanks to OB for contact in Da Nang to get my ... Read More
Which SE Asian country is most suitable for a visa run? by godsontn
I’m currently in Vietnam and my visa would be expiring in no distant time. A friend did a border run into Cambodia & the entire process was short, convenient and cheap ($150). She is from UK. However, when I wanted to use same agency, they ...
That time of the month again, off to Moc Bai tomorrow morning on me bike first thing. First time in many many years I am doing it DIY without my agent Ms Anna holding my hand. Thanks to OB for contact in Da Nang to get my new 90 days Vietnam ... Read More
Which SE Asian country is most suitable for a visa run? by godsontn
I’m currently in Vietnam and my visa would be expiring in no distant time. A friend did a border run into Cambodia & the entire process was short, convenient and cheap ($150). She is from UK. However, when I wanted to use same agency, they ...
That time of the month again, off to Moc Bai tomorrow morning on me bike first thing. First time in many many years I am doing it DIY without my agent Ms Anna holding my hand. Thanks to OB for contact in Da Nang to get my new 90 days Vietnam tourist ... Read More
LETS HAVE A LAUGH BUT NO FILTH by goodolboy
windscreen wipers https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=020InK5E99A
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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 ...
Actual exchange I did at Sacombank this morning 25,025 vnd to 1 usd Read More
Off Topic Posts - Whats on your mind? by SimCityAT
This thread is for everything Off-topic..........[img align=C]https://www.askideas.com/media/13/Burning-Whats-Up-Gif-Picture.gif[/img]
Vietnamese billionaire sentenced to death for financial fraud: https://youtu.be/o2bgTXdrATA?si=YW1C1vRM8Ar9YrhY-@OceanBeach92107From Việt Nam News: ... Read More
Off Topic Posts - Whats on your mind? by SimCityAT
This thread is for everything Off-topic..........[img align=C]https://www.askideas.com/media/13/Burning-Whats-Up-Gif-Picture.gif[/img]
https://video.vnexpress.net/cuoc-song-nguoi-dan-tp-my-tho-dao-lon-vi-trieu-cuong-4721568.html?_gl=1*8n1jcb*_gcl_au*NzYxMjE4MjY2LjE3MTI4ODQ0ODQ. Read More
Own a motorbike as foreigner by danrodri
Hi community. I'm sure this has been covered somewhere previously. Tried to find but couldn't. So anyways: I know for cars you got the NN plate (coffee-money magnet?) for foreigners. But I'm about to buy a new 125cc regular motorbike (probably ...
@goodolboy Great pic and great idea. Just a follow up question: is the name then under the company or a staff person of the shop? If it's a staff I would worry the guy/girl doesn't work there anymore 2 or 3 years later and then it's about finding ... Read More
Own a motorbike as foreigner by danrodri
Hi community. I'm sure this has been covered somewhere previously. Tried to find but couldn't. So anyways: I know for cars you got the NN plate (coffee-money magnet?) for foreigners. But I'm about to buy a new 125cc regular motorbike (probably ...
@goodolboy That's a very good workaround. I like it. -@Aidan in HCMCkeeps you fit too & its a hot girl trap too, they just love it Read More
Own a motorbike as foreigner by danrodri
Hi community. I'm sure this has been covered somewhere previously. Tried to find but couldn't. So anyways: I know for cars you got the NN plate (coffee-money magnet?) for foreigners. But I'm about to buy a new 125cc regular motorbike (probably ...
Hi community. I'm sure this has been covered somewhere previously. Tried to find but couldn't. So anyways: I know for cars you got the NN plate (coffee-money magnet?) for foreigners. But I'm about to buy a new 125cc regular motorbike ... Read More
Car Service by paulepancakes
Is UBER a reliable option for transportation or is there better company?
Is UBER a reliable option for transportation or is there better company? -@paulepancakes (from your Google search) "Uber is no longer available in Vietnam. It ceased operations in the country in 2018 after ... 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 ...
There you go...-@OceanBeach92107Just did an FX Usd to VND............................Not quite 25,000 but nearly at 24,936. Life is good, god bless the good old USD. -@goodolboy Good on ya ... Read More
LETS HAVE A LAUGH BUT NO FILTH by goodolboy
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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 ...
There you go... -@OceanBeach92107Just did an FX Usd to VND............................Not quite 25,000 but nearly at 24,936. Life is good, god bless the good old USD. Read More
Health insurance by shenpa
Any recommendations for good comprehensive healthcare cover for expats in Vietnam?
& another cautionary tale & this time a friend story but a story I had personal first hand involvement.An English couple came to HCMC & stayed at my apartment block & I got to know them quite well. He was a retired UK head master ... Read More
Health insurance by shenpa
Any recommendations for good comprehensive healthcare cover for expats in Vietnam?
@OceanBeach92107 So true. I actually had a thought about being in Vietnam and one day going to bed, my private organs swollen up and the pain was so bad I couldn't get help . That would scare me. Goodolboy true story wasn't too far ... Read More
Health insurance by shenpa
Any recommendations for good comprehensive healthcare cover for expats in Vietnam?
goodolboy, What a scary story it was. You just scare the sh$t out of many readers now. -@Svho& that was the abreviated version believe me. However I am completly fine now, no meds nothing. But at the time I thought life as ... Read More
Health insurance by shenpa
Any recommendations for good comprehensive healthcare cover for expats in Vietnam?
In other words, based on benefits received for premiums paid, could you have just as easily paid for your care out of pocket? Thanks for sharing your personal experiences 🙏 ... Read More
Health insurance by shenpa
Any recommendations for good comprehensive healthcare cover for expats in Vietnam?
In other words, based on benefits received for premiums paid, could you have just as easily paid for your care out of pocket? Thanks for sharing your personal experiences 🙏 -@OceanBeach92107My experience for what its ... Read More
Health insurance by shenpa
Any recommendations for good comprehensive healthcare cover for expats in Vietnam?
Any recommendations for good comprehensive healthcare cover for expats in Vietnam? -@shenpaI am 73 going on 74. I have been with AXA for 3 years now. This year I changed from "in & out" patient to ... Read More
LETS HAVE A LAUGH BUT NO FILTH by goodolboy
windscreen wipers https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=020InK5E99A
@goodolboy, I went to the coffee shop for a coffee and saw a poppyseed muffin. A little sign said "300 calories" and I thought, Oh, just one of those will negate that whole f***ing hour on the treadmill! -@Lennerd Read More
LETS HAVE A LAUGH BUT NO FILTH by goodolboy
windscreen wipers https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=020InK5E99A
Note to any and all prospective expats; Running away will not help you with your problems, unless you're fat. -@Aidan in HCMCfrom my experience in life for what its worth that is..................running or any form of exercise does not ... Read More
Any youngsters quit their jobs and left for overseas by Svho
Anyone here under 60s decided one day they had enough of the corporate world and packed up their bags? I am shooting for late 2025.Close to having enough of the BS stuff at work and life is too short!TT
What shocked me on my first blast into Malaysia is how much the UK stinks as a place to live. I ended up in Indonesia, love the place and people with a passion, and would consider moving back to the old country a cruel and unusual punishment. Check ... Read More
Any youngsters quit their jobs and left for overseas by Svho
Anyone here under 60s decided one day they had enough of the corporate world and packed up their bags? I am shooting for late 2025.Close to having enough of the BS stuff at work and life is too short!TT
Anyone here under 60s decided one day they had enough of the corporate world and packed up their bags? I am shooting for late 2025.Close to having enough of the BS stuff at work and life is too short!TT ... Read More
Off Topic Posts - Whats on your mind? by SimCityAT
This thread is for everything Off-topic..........[img align=C]https://www.askideas.com/media/13/Burning-Whats-Up-Gif-Picture.gif[/img]
@Fred That is essentially what I said, but more explicit. From the end of the war until this century, the US did give preferential treatment to the "boat people" of Vietnam. I have also known personally several people, all ... Read More
Off Topic Posts - Whats on your mind? by SimCityAT
This thread is for everything Off-topic..........[img align=C]https://www.askideas.com/media/13/Burning-Whats-Up-Gif-Picture.gif[/img]
https://www.thestar.com.my/aseanplus/aseanplus-news/2024/03/25/uk-launches-campaign-in-vietnam-to-deter-illegal-migrants Read More
LETS HAVE A LAUGH BUT NO FILTH by goodolboy
windscreen wipers https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=020InK5E99A
In light of recent events, Boeing is rumoured to be considering changing its company name to Boing -@Aidan in HCMChttps://i.postimg.cc/4NCY7yzp/Boeing.gif Read More
LETS HAVE A LAUGH BUT NO FILTH by goodolboy
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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 ...
The slight downside to making a large transfer in this manner is that I lose about ₫150 VNĐ per 1 USD (approximately ₫867,750 VNĐ in that case) compared to the ATM exchange rate I get with a Schwab Visa debit card withdrawal, ... Read More
Police visiting your apartment by ChoculaD
Since I moved to my present HCM apartment a year ago, the police knocked on the door of my apartment twice. They asked to see passport but also searched a little bit through my possessions. This annoyed me, because I’ve had other apartments in ...
In my nearly 16 years living here I will give you my experience & going back to the early days to now.When I first came here I lived in Trang Bang Tay Ninh. At that time I was working a 28/28 rota in Singapore & Thailand. Every time I came ... Read More
LETS HAVE A LAUGH BUT NO FILTH by goodolboy
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LETS HAVE A LAUGH BUT NO FILTH by goodolboy
windscreen wipers https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=020InK5E99A
[link under review] Read More
Off Topic Posts - Whats on your mind? by SimCityAT
This thread is for everything Off-topic..........[img align=C]https://www.askideas.com/media/13/Burning-Whats-Up-Gif-Picture.gif[/img]
Two foreigners impersonating Interpol agents arrested in Hà Nội: https://english.vov.vn/en/society/two-foreign-men-arrested-for-appropriating-property-post1083401.vov -@OceanBeach92107the thin end of the wedge Read More
Off Topic Posts - Whats on your mind? by SimCityAT
This thread is for everything Off-topic..........[img align=C]https://www.askideas.com/media/13/Burning-Whats-Up-Gif-Picture.gif[/img]
Oh dear mehttps://e.vnexpress.net/news/education/1-400-students-at-hcmc-international-school-stay-home-over-teachers-strike-4723761.html Read More
Hoc Mon district -- livable or not? by ChoculaD
Is Hoc Mon the place to move to get clean air, green space, less crazy traffic, but not too distant from the center of HCM for trips to center maybe once a week? I see there are city buses that go there. I have to move soon and cleaner air is a ...
If I could live near a nice park, -@ChoculaDNot like an open park for walking but definitely worth a visit (for anyone who lives in HCMC ) is Rin Rin Japanese Koi Park, its small but beautiful. I go there regularly just to chill out & its ... 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 ...
Relative to the topic of this "Sticky Thread", applicants for a Vietnam eVisa are not required to provide, nor will the successful applicant be required to show to VN customs and immigration upon arrival, any "proof of onward travel". This ... 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 ...
I can assure everyone that on several occasions Vietjetair have NOT let me check in for a flight to Saigon becoause I did not have an onward ticket. Several people on this forum have stated that they did not have a problem and I ... 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 ...
Beware of Vietjet air . whatever they tell you they WILL require proof of onward ticket or they wont let you check in. -@Klmeermpt666Having just entered Vietnam on the 28 Feb. 2024 with VietJet ... Read More
Vietnam Visa Revisited by redislandar
Please do not take the following info as fully factual at this point... as I am basically fishing for any known reverberations or undercurrents regarding the Vietnam Visa - including potential extensions &/or renewals. What I currently know: A ...
The Vietnam gov rule is stay 3 mos, go pay for extension 3 more mos Then go to a travel agency apply for another Visa but you have to go to Cambodia, Laos or Thailand then come back after few days after the new Visa get approved ... Read More
Vietnam Visa Revisited by redislandar
Please do not take the following info as fully factual at this point... as I am basically fishing for any known reverberations or undercurrents regarding the Vietnam Visa - including potential extensions &/or renewals. What I currently know: A ...
MY CUNNING PLANS FOR THE FUTURE, ANYONE WANT TO ADD PLEASE DO, I AM OPEN TO SUGGESTIONS As far as my personal situation I have various cunning plans in the pipeline come April 18th….Cunning Plan ... 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 ...
From my experience........they don't require you to have a return ticket. What some airlines (not all) is ask for is proof of onward travel out of Vietnam within the 90 days & it does not need to be by plane or same airline. Read More
Off Topic Posts - Whats on your mind? by SimCityAT
This thread is for everything Off-topic..........[img align=C]https://www.askideas.com/media/13/Burning-Whats-Up-Gif-Picture.gif[/img]
a country where young people love their country & flag.https://vietnamnews.vn/politics-laws/1650894/ceremonies-held-across-the-country-to-see-young-people-off-to-military-service.html Read More
LETS HAVE A LAUGH BUT NO FILTH by goodolboy
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Prime Minister Signs Directive 8 re: Tourism Development by OceanBeach92107
The Prime Minister has signed “Directive 8“ (news link) which includes some interesting yet nonspecific proposals: (Google Translate of last 4 paragraphs in article):"Consider piloting the issuance of border visas on the basis of on-site ...
The Prime Minister has signed “Directive 8“ (news link) which includes some interesting yet nonspecific proposals: (Google Translate of last 4 paragraphs in article): "Consider piloting the issuance of border visas on the basis of ... Read More
LETS HAVE A LAUGH BUT NO FILTH by goodolboy
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Process of buying home or condo in Vietnam (Saigon) by jrharvey
I realize there are probably not a lot of experts on this subject but hoping someone out there may know a few things. Not seeing much in the search or past discussions. So the story is that me and my wife are looking to buy a house or condo. I do ...
Its funny. Ive become so use to the loud noises I get really freaked out when I leave Vietnam. Its just too quiet and freaks me out. There's nothing peaceful about too quiet for me but it could just be my ADD brain. -@jrharveyWhat's ADD? Read More
Process of buying home or condo in Vietnam (Saigon) by jrharvey
I realize there are probably not a lot of experts on this subject but hoping someone out there may know a few things. Not seeing much in the search or past discussions. So the story is that me and my wife are looking to buy a house or condo. I do ...
If you join one of the Celadon City groups on FB you will see most of the rentals available there either from the owners or agents. But again as a bit of a warning......what you see on a photo is not always what you get when you do a ... Read More
Vietnam Visa Revisited by redislandar
Please do not take the following info as fully factual at this point... as I am basically fishing for any known reverberations or undercurrents regarding the Vietnam Visa - including potential extensions &/or renewals. What I currently know: A ...
Hi guys, here is my first hand experience of my latest visa renewal.I applied while still being in Vietnam and got denied the next day with a message that saidthat you can not apply for a e visa from within Vietnam.But i was able to ... Read More
Vietnam Visa Revisited by redislandar
Please do not take the following info as fully factual at this point... as I am basically fishing for any known reverberations or undercurrents regarding the Vietnam Visa - including potential extensions &/or renewals. What I currently know: A ...
MY CUNNING PLANS FOR THE FUTURE, ANYONE WANT TO ADD PLEASE DO, I AM OPEN TO SUGGESTIONS As far as my personal situation I have various cunning plans in the pipeline come April 18th….Cunning Plan A………...Contact OB & ... Read More
Process of buying home or condo in Vietnam (Saigon) by jrharvey
I realize there are probably not a lot of experts on this subject but hoping someone out there may know a few things. Not seeing much in the search or past discussions. So the story is that me and my wife are looking to buy a house or condo. I do ...
Two last questions: OK Willie, I will try to say it as it is & as I see it but it will be as honest as I can make it in my reply.....…1)…….Please remember that Celadon City is on the main flight path for TSN so for some ... Read More
Vietnam Visa Revisited by redislandar
Please do not take the following info as fully factual at this point... as I am basically fishing for any known reverberations or undercurrents regarding the Vietnam Visa - including potential extensions &/or renewals. What I currently know: A ...
The member then amended the application to indicate an entry date one day after the final date of their currently valid eVisa, and was approved. This must at this point be taken as an anecdotal account, as the member did not wish ... Read More
Vietnam Visa Revisited by redislandar
Please do not take the following info as fully factual at this point... as I am basically fishing for any known reverberations or undercurrents regarding the Vietnam Visa - including potential extensions &/or renewals. What I currently know: A ...
The member then amended the application to indicate an entry date one day after the final date of their currently valid eVisa, and was approved. This must at this point be taken as an anecdotal account, as the member did not wish to post directly to ... Read More
Process of buying home or condo in Vietnam (Saigon) by jrharvey
I realize there are probably not a lot of experts on this subject but hoping someone out there may know a few things. Not seeing much in the search or past discussions. So the story is that me and my wife are looking to buy a house or condo. I do ...
My understanding is that you live in rented apartment, may I ask why you didnt opt to buy one? Is it because of aforesaid doubts or some other reasons? -@ruzuba1500Personally I would not buy again. If you had asked me ... Read More
Process of buying home or condo in Vietnam (Saigon) by jrharvey
I realize there are probably not a lot of experts on this subject but hoping someone out there may know a few things. Not seeing much in the search or past discussions. So the story is that me and my wife are looking to buy a house or condo. I do ...
Wish I had known about you place before, I was paying 12 million (un furnished) Emerald A2 + management fee. I was 3 years at Emerald ( block F & then Block A2) & really liked it, but now very happy at Diamond Brilliant. ... Read More
Process of buying home or condo in Vietnam (Saigon) by jrharvey
I realize there are probably not a lot of experts on this subject but hoping someone out there may know a few things. Not seeing much in the search or past discussions. So the story is that me and my wife are looking to buy a house or condo. I do ...
Goodolboy, thanks for your update. Honestly, i didnt think that in current cooling real estate market the apartment like that can sell for 3 billion. Due to the stress with buying I mentioned above, I was ready to abort everything and to talk out my ... 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 ...
Visa is back to 90 days. But for how long? -@1happykamperWell being English you have the 45 days visa exempt option. 90 days tourist visa & now you must leave the country to re apply. ... 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 ...
Visa is back to 90 days. But for how long? -@1happykamperWell being English you have the 45 days visa exempt option. 90 days tourist visa & now you must leave the country to re apply. Read More
Off Topic Posts - Whats on your mind? by SimCityAT
This thread is for everything Off-topic..........[img align=C]https://www.askideas.com/media/13/Burning-Whats-Up-Gif-Picture.gif[/img]
Beautiful sunset Cai Be tonight.-@goodolboy What is the atmospheric phenomenon that creates rows of blue and pink diamond shapes in the sky? -@THIGVcould be its cheap phone camera Read More
Process of buying home or condo in Vietnam (Saigon) by jrharvey
I realize there are probably not a lot of experts on this subject but hoping someone out there may know a few things. Not seeing much in the search or past discussions. So the story is that me and my wife are looking to buy a house or condo. I do ...
Me too would recommend maximum caution when buying property in Vietnam. In 2018 I started to look for an apartment in HCMC. At that time I worked in other Asian countries where listings on internet are pretty reliable so my main source of info was ... Read More
Off Topic Posts - Whats on your mind? by SimCityAT
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@Aidan in HCMCwhat is it?? Read More
Off Topic Posts - Whats on your mind? by SimCityAT
This thread is for everything Off-topic..........[img align=C]https://www.askideas.com/media/13/Burning-Whats-Up-Gif-Picture.gif[/img]
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Off Topic Posts - Whats on your mind? by SimCityAT
This thread is for everything Off-topic..........[img align=C]https://www.askideas.com/media/13/Burning-Whats-Up-Gif-Picture.gif[/img]
happy year of the dragonhttps://i.postimg.cc/gnw1dLgL/20240210-072252.jpg Read More
Process of buying home or condo in Vietnam (Saigon) by jrharvey
I realize there are probably not a lot of experts on this subject but hoping someone out there may know a few things. Not seeing much in the search or past discussions. So the story is that me and my wife are looking to buy a house or condo. I do ...
very jungle style and integrity is often quite out of the window.. ......you said it -@Swee Loke Read More
Process of buying home or condo in Vietnam (Saigon) by jrharvey
I realize there are probably not a lot of experts on this subject but hoping someone out there may know a few things. Not seeing much in the search or past discussions. So the story is that me and my wife are looking to buy a house or condo. I do ...
@goodolboy Wow thanks that sounds like some pretty sound advice especially since we have already narrowed it down to a few places we would like to live. -@jrharveyThanks jrharvey & I just remembered another pretty sound rout to buy or ... Read More
Process of buying home or condo in Vietnam (Saigon) by jrharvey
I realize there are probably not a lot of experts on this subject but hoping someone out there may know a few things. Not seeing much in the search or past discussions. So the story is that me and my wife are looking to buy a house or condo. I do ...
@Swee Loke So here is a summary of the struggle we have been running into. We go on many websites looking at for sale properties. For example lets say Dot Property. Just as an example we see a bunch of listings between 4-5 billion VND for 2 ... Read More
LETS HAVE A LAUGH BUT NO FILTH by goodolboy
windscreen wipers https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=020InK5E99A
-@OceanBeach92107 OFFS Read More
Flights to Da Nang by John123470
Hi all,A general knowledge one (or solid guesswork) for seasoned fliers on here.I fly into BKK on a Saudi air flight with checked baggage next week.I would be trying to make a flight with Vietjet air (ie non-connecting) to Da Nang 3 hrs later from ...
Hi all, A general knowledge one (or solid guesswork) for seasoned fliers on here. I fly into BKK on a Saudi air flight with checked baggage next week. I would be trying to make a flight with Vietjet air (ie non-connecting) to Da Nang 3 hrs later ... Read More
LETS HAVE A LAUGH BUT NO FILTH by goodolboy
windscreen wipers https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=020InK5E99A
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Cost of living in Vietnam in 2024 by Cheryl
Hello everyone, As every year, we invite you to share your experience regarding the cost of living in Vietnam, and if possible, in the specific region or city where you live. This will help members who are planning to relocate in Vietnam. Here ...
When it comes to housing, what is the cost of renting or buying an apartment or house in Vietnam?I rent a brand new 2 bed 92m2 apartment at Celadon City Tan Phu HCMC. Unfurnished but with full air con & kitchen installed.....15,000,000 per month ... Read More
LETS HAVE A LAUGH BUT NO FILTH by goodolboy
windscreen wipers https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=020InK5E99A
Had an Irish buddy teach me what he said was a very common saying in his neck of the woods. He told me to say it fast whenever I use it, else it might not be understood. "Whale Oil Beef Hooked". -@Aidan in HCMCha ha the old ones are the ... Read More
LETS HAVE A LAUGH BUT NO FILTH by goodolboy
windscreen wipers https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=020InK5E99A
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Off Topic Posts - Whats on your mind? by SimCityAT
This thread is for everything Off-topic..........[img align=C]https://www.askideas.com/media/13/Burning-Whats-Up-Gif-Picture.gif[/img]
Another sunny morning at Cai Be Mekong delta. My life is good, thank you Vietnam & Vietnamese people.https://i.postimg.cc/bJ28trJr/SUNNY-MORNING.gif Read More
Off Topic Posts - Whats on your mind? by SimCityAT
This thread is for everything Off-topic..........[img align=C]https://www.askideas.com/media/13/Burning-Whats-Up-Gif-Picture.gif[/img]
Another sunny morning at Cai Be Mekong delta. My life is good, thank you Vietnam & Vietnamese people.https://i.postimg.cc/VrJgBkN7/SUNNY-DAY.gif 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 ...
this morning at Sacombankhttps://i.postimg.cc/7ftL1MCf/fx.gif Read More
: LETS HAVE A LAUGH BUT NO FILTH by Aidan in HCMC
If he really was God's only begotten son, born a Jew in the Middle East, then why does he have a Spanish first name?
I wanted to use one of my skills to generate a little side income, so I've started doing wood carvings of Muhammad, small enough to fit on a car's dashboard. The first one is done and I've succeeded in making a little prophet... ... 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 ...
Notification from my visa agent in HCMC this morningMeGood morning, I have heard that e-visas can not be issued while I am in Vietnam. If this is correct, can I give you changes to my passport and travel dates/times for a ... 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 ...
Notification from my visa agent in HCMC this morningMeGood morning, I have heard that e-visas can not be issued while I am in Vietnam. If this is correct, can I give you changes to my passport and travel dates/times for a new visa and ... 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 ...
Just to be clear...because it bears repeating: your sources are saying that as of now our online immigration record will have to indicate that we have exited Vietnam before an accurately completed visa application is processed and ... 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 ...
visa run completed, only two of us on the run this time (usually 12 to 15 of us) Moc Bai very quiet I got picked up outside Big C at 07.30 & was back & dropped off at Big C 11.30. Before my agent was doing a visa run every Saturday but her ... 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 ...
ADDED NOTE: I just spoke with the main visa agent in Đà Nẵng about the situation. She says she's still able to assist foreigners in Vietnam with getting a new evisa, and her bus trips to Lao Bảo are continuing ... Read More