Steven
@QPR_FC
English expat in Vietnam
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English
Speaks English, Thai, German
Registration: 20 May 2020
Temporarily resident card by Malcolmleitrim
I will be arriving in Vietnam soon, travelling on a 3 month visa as usual. I will spend a large part of my time this year living with my vietnamese girlfriend in her home, and she says I should have a temporary resident card. Does anyone know ...
@MalcolmleitrimThe main two ways to obtain a TRC is 1) via marriage; or 2) obtain a work permit (need degree qualification notarised in home country, work experience in the field, an actual job offer, and a willing employer to 'sponsor' you)So my ... Read More
Managing mailboxes or PO boxes in Vietnam by Cheryl
Hello everyone, Something as simple as receiving mail can become a whole new experience when you settle in Vietnam as an expat. Mailing management can indeed be different from what you are used to. In order to help other expats and soon-to-be ...
I'm still waiting for the Christmas Card to arrive that my mum sent to me 5 years ago! Oh and the birthday card 4 years ago.So told her to not bother anymore.The only post that I have successfully received in Da Nang was via DHL sent from the ... Read More
50-day campaign for issuing e ID accounts for foreigners by OceanBeach92107
VNeID - My wife uses it and I'll be glad to have ithttps://vietnamnews.vn/society/1720536/50-day-campaign-launched-to-issue-identity-accounts-for-foreigners-in-viet-nam.html
I'm still waiting to be 1) notified about this officially 2) establish any benefits apart from TRC renewal which isn't due until 2027 (recently renewed via wife's VNeID account) I am willing to bet that Sacombank won't accept this ID formally. I ... Read More
Skype is going to "retire." by Dannyroc3
Skype has a banner announcing they will retire in a month or so.Skype has been my go-to for making calls from any wifi when traveling with just a few dollars on the account.So now I need to find a similar service Where I can put $10 in the account ...
Skype has brought the decommissioning date forward by a week and is now due to cease on 5th May 2025 Read More
Cost of Electricity in Vietnam by OceanBeach92107
"Electricity of Vietnam (EVN) has announced an increase in the average electricity retail price by 4.8 per cent, effective from October 11..."https://vietnamnews.vn/economy/1664805/electricity-retail-price-hiked-by-4-8-per-cent.html
@drutter 4k vnd per KWh unit Read More
Skype is going to "retire." by Dannyroc3
Skype has a banner announcing they will retire in a month or so.Skype has been my go-to for making calls from any wifi when traveling with just a few dollars on the account.So now I need to find a similar service Where I can put $10 in the account ...
Skype ends on 12th May 2025. New subscription packages have already ended.Existing subscription packages can still be used until 12th May. Any credit remaining on 12th May will NOT be refunded. I am looking for a replacement service too as I've ... Read More
Whats the solution for ants in VN by Dannyroc3
Jeez, I hate to ask such a petty question but- when I arrived in VN I assumed mosquitoes would be a problem, but that turned out to be no problem (at least I'm my area) the bigger aggravation is the tiny ants.At the first hotel I stayed at (4th ...
@Aidan in HCMC I recently discovered this product and it cleared the ants in my apartment within a couple of hours and they haven't returned since (2 months). I bought mine on Shopee / Lazada for 30k I don't think I can attach a photo here but the ... Read More
Cost of Electricity in Vietnam by OceanBeach92107
"Electricity of Vietnam (EVN) has announced an increase in the average electricity retail price by 4.8 per cent, effective from October 11..."https://vietnamnews.vn/economy/1664805/electricity-retail-price-hiked-by-4-8-per-cent.html
I'm consistently in level 5 (350-380 kWh per month) A couple of months ago my landlady said that the until prove of electricity would increase immediately from 3500 to 4000 vnd per unit. I explained that my signed yearly lease meant that you ... Read More
IDP 1949 not recognized by the Vietnamese police by TyNg
During my recent trip to Vietnam, I was stopped by the Vietnamese police and learned that my IDP 1949 is not valid in Vietnam. Are there solutions to this problem, besides getting an IDP 1968 which is not possible for a US citizen? thanks!
@TyNgI have my 'home' drivers licence officially translated and notarised in Vietnam.Then go to the local government building with passport and original drivers licence to have a Vietnamese drivers licence issued, cost 200k plus ... Read More
New and Improved E-Visa Site (?) by OceanBeach92107
Hopefully the e-Visa website upgrade scheduled for November 11th will be a great improvement.According to the linked article, that's the government's ...
@OceanBeach92107Well I just had the unfortunate experience of needing to renew my TRC (TT) via the new Public Service Portal.Firstly, only my wife can login as she has the all important ID Card which it hinges off. I tried to register using my ... Read More
Internet Speeds - Fiber Optic availablity? by Brian999
Hello everyone! I will be coming to stay and live in Rach Gia later this year. My work requires dependable high speed internet. While I have visited VN many times, I have noticed that most hotels and "home-stays" are very "hit and miss" ...
It doesn't matter what internet package speed you choose as that is only guaranteed for browsing within Vietnam. As others have said it's the undersea cables and the Vietnamese government firewall that causes the bottleneck. Read More
Naltrexone/Natrex by sanderenter
Does anyone know where I can purchase Naltrexone in Vietnam? I haven't been able to find it in the Central area but I'm willing to make the trip to a larger city if I can find it. I can have it sent from USA but it takes a while and ...
I realise that this is an old post but did anybody find Naltrexone in Da Nang? Read More
Procedure - update new passport number by gajjala333
Hi good morning. I am living in Vietnam over a long period. I have a valid TRC with old passport number. but one week before I renewed my passport, how can I move forward to update new passport number into the existing valid TRC? could you please ...
Interesting as my TRC expires exactly 6 months before my passport does. I understood that the TRC validity will be the sooner of a) passport expiry minus 6 months or b) TRC length requested (2, 3 years) Read More
REGISTER VIETNAMESE PHONE NUMBER WITH PHOTO I.D. by goodolboy
Sitting having morning coffee as usual with some Vietnamese friends & two of them were working together on their phones taking like selfies. Now this being something I very rarely see them doing I was curious to understand what they were doing ...
A couple of years ago I had an issue with my Mobifone service in that I stopped receiving international SMS (the issue was bank related OTP required to login online).They noticed that my SIM was registered to a Vietnamese person and insisted that it ... Read More
Does your Vietnamese wife do this? by gobot
Since I have only had one Vietnamese wife, I often attribute her unusual behavior to ALL Vietnamese. Help me out guys, and Vietnamese who are lurking here too. Is this normal? Is it just her? Got other examples?1. "The man enters ...
@OceanBeach92107 Provide your address and I'm sure that my Mrs will be around to pick some :) Read More
Banks with the largest ATM Withdrawal Limits by GuestPoster2469
Can somebody please tell me which banks offer the highest ATM withdrawal amount (so I can cut down on fees)? My understanding is that the fees I will be charged if I take money out from an overseas debit card are the local bank's ATM fee, a margin ...
My Australian ING debit card allows 3m vnd from almost all bank ATMs except HSBC, where I can get 8m vnd per transaction.The fees are the same no matter what ATM I use. Read More
Vietnamese Name order by lightinumbrella4
Hello everyone,I'd like to know how to address a Vietnamese colleague via email when they are using three names? For example: 1Vu name2 name3 . Is the order similar to Chinese when the last name is presented first? For example is VU the ...
@paulmsn I'm forever getting the name order wrong whenever buying a flight ticket for my gf.The airline websites ask for a particular order and then print the ticket in a totally different order. They even get my first and middle names ... Read More
E-visa approval issue by toufas
Hi everyone, I am already 3 months in Vietnam with two visa runs in Lao Bao. I applied for a 3rd time for new visa last Friday, got no reply within 3 working days as usual and after checking the immigration website, my application was not ...
When I looked at the eviisa application website to assist my elderly friend with their application it clearly stated two rules. 1. Applicant must be a foreigner (not Vietnamese) 2. The application can only be made whilst the applicant is ... Read More
Where can you go to meet some vietnamese women in ho chi minh city ?
I'm a vietnamese american man who is planning on visiting vietnam in about two years or so. I want to go there and meet some women who I could possibly date. Where can I go to meet these women ? I'm looking for a long term relationship so I want to ... 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 ...
They didn't close, try their FB page "Vietnam visa Expert - Sunviet".I used it in HCMC, I don't know how their staff is in Danang. - @ErikjiUnresponsive !!I write them off after a few failed attempts at a new customer sale.....I just imagine the ... 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 ...
If it's denied, try an agency like Sunviet. - @ErikjiSunviet have not been responding to my emails and Zalo messages for the past 3 weeks......I think that they may have closed in Da Nang!?! Read More
TRC was never canceled by Everi
I had a one year contract with a school. Along with my work permit I got a 2 year TRC. When I did not renew my contract with the company they never canceled my trc or took it back. As far as I know, this is still a valid visa. However, I'm ...
**UPDATE**I visited Danang Immigration and as soon as they saw me (even with my wife) they told me to go to Room 2 who speak English.So I did and waited for my turn like foreigners do LOL, as I approached the desk, the IO asked me "who am I here ... Read More
TRC was never canceled by Everi
I had a one year contract with a school. Along with my work permit I got a 2 year TRC. When I did not renew my contract with the company they never canceled my trc or took it back. As far as I know, this is still a valid visa. However, I'm ...
Hi all, does anybody have anything to add now that some time has passed?I have a WP, Employment Contract and TRC valid until end July 2022.In October 2021 the school closed down and terminated both my Employment Contract and WP officially at the ... Read More
Aussie Expats in Danang by ShezCharles
Does anyone have a rough indication of how many expats live in Danang?
Yes, spot on, I'm referring to Vertigo 🍻 Read More
Current Covid Test Requirement for Entering Vietnam by MikeTVN
I plan to enter for the first time in May, 2022 and I need to know what is the exact requirement for a Covid test coming from the US? Thanks. I know it's been posted before but perhaps outdated.
As of 15th May 2022 no PCR or rapid tests are required to enter Vietnam Read More
Ministry of Health app So Suc Khoe dien tu: cant dowload app by danrodri
To show the yellow or green status for vaccination, we will need to download the app. Funny thing, It says in my phone (android, Redmi, with viet number, phone bought in Vietnam) "This item isnt available in your country". Anyone knows if ...
To show the yellow or green status for vaccination, we will need to download the app. Funny thing, It says in my phone (android, Redmi, with viet number, phone bought in Vietnam) "This item isnt available in your country". Anyone knows if ... Read More
Bank advice - AUD to VND by mlehdey
Hello, We are Australian and are awaiting for a 2 year work permit approval , requested by a University in Saigon, for my husband. We have been advised there will be a two week delay. Given the CV19 situation I am sceptical, but have my fingers ...
Open a Wise account and do the paperwork whilst in Australia. Alternatively, use ofx.com but the rates are better using Wise. Open both as a back-up plan maybe? But I've never had any issue with Wise. Transfers from any Australian bank (OSKO ... Read More
Overstay in Vietnam by jonnysharp6
Hi all Due to the immigration not extending visas or companies not providing TRC's . What are the penalties for not renewing the visa during lockdown? The travel agents and visa agents charge a fortune now for only a 15 day extension visa. One ...
I have been in Vietnam for almost five years and no police have ever come to my door. Projecting one personal anecdotal claim into "someone is out there watching your every move" is illogical.I've been in Da Nang for 17 months and ... Read More
Interested in a free Covid vaccine like Moderna? by PTTL
Hello everyone, USA just sent Vietnam 2 millions Moderna vaccine: https://e.vnexpress.net/news/news/us-sends-vietnam-2-million-covid-vaccine-doses-4305076.html I checked the US Embassy website and it said we're on our own when it comes to ...
My home country,Australia, just sent hunderds of thousands doses to Indonesia. Yet, they cant vaccinate their own citizens overseas. Countries such as mine and most developed countries are too busy arse kissing and being PC to worry about their own ... Read More
Settle down in Quy Nhon by Cuoc song dep
Hi all, currently stucked abroad but lived for some years in Vietnam. Now looking for infos about Quy Nhon : I was told that foreigners can't live in any area they choose in QN but are parked in condos... Does anyone have infos / can ...
Such a pity that some members aren't removed!! The usual trouble maker (above) who doesn't add anything useful, just fuel to a fire 🔥, tears to a flood Read More
Electronic Circuit Board Repairs in Da Nang by QPR_FC
Hi all, I bought a secondhand electric scooter early 2020 and it came with one charger. It has been working fine and charging ok until last night when the power supply went bang (well more of a loud pop) and a fizz of smoke came out of the charging ...
I found an electrical repair shop and was very happy with his professional, quick and friendly service. His price was great too. I highly recommend him. Điện tử Hoàng Long 090 518 16 99 https://maps.app.goo.gl/eUZ9qGM2DLyBTgSm6 Read More
Electronic Circuit Board Repairs in Da Nang
Hi all, I bought a secondhand electric scooter early 2020 and it came with one charger. It has been working fine and charging ok until last night when the power supply went bang (well more of a loud pop) and a fizz of smoke came out of the charging ... Read More
Transferwise by sgndep
Hi guys, A question about transferwise. Is it possible to receive a payment from Europe in euro and then send to my local bank. Or safer to let my Vietnam partner do all the admin and then transfer to her account. She's a Vietnam national. ...
Sacombank New Combo 2 Package (Personal - Current Account) You get a Visa Debit Card printed at time of opening the account and they will set-up online banking and mobile phone banking app too. 1,000 VND fee per ATM transaction (limited to 30m vnd ... Read More
Moving from BKK to HCMC by BlueBeast
Hi I'm planning to move from BKK to HCMC in the coming months. Been living my expat life in Thailand for the past 20 years, originally I come from Helsinki Finland. Every now and then I go back to Helsinki, but life abroad is still what appeals ...
Or don't bother with the hustle and bustle of HCMC and live on one of the beautiful coast cities with the largest swimming pools in the world (ocean). Read More
Transferwise by sgndep
Hi guys, A question about transferwise. Is it possible to receive a payment from Europe in euro and then send to my local bank. Or safer to let my Vietnam partner do all the admin and then transfer to her account. She's a Vietnam national. ...
Incorrect as I cannot put Dong into my Sacombank over the counter, only overseas transfers can go in and I use Transferwise everytime (previously used OFX.com and that worked too but much slower = 3 business days) Read More
Transferwise by sgndep
Hi guys, A question about transferwise. Is it possible to receive a payment from Europe in euro and then send to my local bank. Or safer to let my Vietnam partner do all the admin and then transfer to her account. She's a Vietnam national. ...
Or just open a Sacombank account as that works fine with Transferwise....as in my post it takes 7 mnutes from Westpac AUD $ via Transferwise to have dong available in my Sacombank, with only the TW fees applicable (about $9 per $1,000 AUD). Read More
Helmet with EU or US standards by josephram
Hi, I'm looking for a motorbike helmet that conforms to US or EU standards. I've been to all the helmet shops listed on Google maps as well as a few others I've stumbled upon, but they only sell the cheap Vietnamese helmets. Does anyone ...
X135 shop in DN sell ECE approved helmets. I bought the cheapest approved helmet for 1m (YOHO) but they also had AGV available for 4m Read More
Aussie Expats in Danang by ShezCharles
Does anyone have a rough indication of how many expats live in Danang?
The eight of us that I know all drink at the same bars in DN.....I don't know of any Aussies that don't drink, so there's your answer.....8 Read More
Transferwise by sgndep
Hi guys, A question about transferwise. Is it possible to receive a payment from Europe in euro and then send to my local bank. Or safer to let my Vietnam partner do all the admin and then transfer to her account. She's a Vietnam national. ...
I used to use Ozforex.com.au (now known as ofx.com) to transfer from Australia. Then I checked out Transferwise earlier this year and never looked back. OFX took 3-5 business days to complete the transfer to my VN bank (Sacombank) but Transferwise ... Read More
Imported food shops in Da Nang? by hyagly256
Are there any grocery shops in Da Nang that specialize in imported packaged foods, whole grain breads, etc? I mean similar to the shops on Ham Nghi Street in HCMC named Phuong Ha shop and Thai Hoa shop. Also are there any cheese shops in Da Nang ...
Moonmilk (two shops, same stock) Lotus Mart in An Thuong area Read More
Extend your visa now or Cry later by Johnny Le Manh Hung
---------------------------------------------------- From the 18th of May, Immigration announced some new policies on visa automatic extended until June 30th, for those who enter Vietnam after March 1st, 2020 under tourist visa, Visa waiver, ...
Subject to T&C's Excludes dumb people Read More
Danang rental prices. by Canman62
I have recently seen some very reasonable prices for accomadation during the covid. It's understandable because of the low number of tourists and high number of rentals. Also great to see the Vietnamese working with the people and trying to fill ...
3.5m in the City 5m next to the beach Incl bills, wifi, washing machine, Smart TV, Air Con Read More
Extend your visa now or Cry later by Johnny Le Manh Hung
---------------------------------------------------- From the 18th of May, Immigration announced some new policies on visa automatic extended until June 30th, for those who enter Vietnam after March 1st, 2020 under tourist visa, Visa waiver, ...
So I'm reading this post on 7th July and astonished by the amount of speculation and incorrect information written....I'm guessing by some disguised visa agents on here! I spoke to Dept Foreign Affairs in Da Nang and was told ... Read More
Need Job To Acquire Work Visa? by Muvvv
Hi guys! I'm moving to Vietnam in 2 weeks to work as a teacher. It looks like I'll need a work visa, but I can't get one unless I already have an employer. Is it possible to arrive, begin working, and have your employer write a letter ...
I have been progressing with this and hit a hurdle already. My degree and TEFL both need 'Legalisation', so I contacted UK Embassy and they told me that I need to go to UK and have the 2 steps performed there. A solicitor/notary first needs ... Read More
Need Job To Acquire Work Visa? by Muvvv
Hi guys! I'm moving to Vietnam in 2 weeks to work as a teacher. It looks like I'll need a work visa, but I can't get one unless I already have an employer. Is it possible to arrive, begin working, and have your employer write a letter ...
Yes, but you read it so I'm hoping that Hannah will too :) Read More
Need Job To Acquire Work Visa? by Muvvv
Hi guys! I'm moving to Vietnam in 2 weeks to work as a teacher. It looks like I'll need a work visa, but I can't get one unless I already have an employer. Is it possible to arrive, begin working, and have your employer write a letter ...
This link would have been very useful given the description but it is dead Read More