Erikji
French expat in Vietnam
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Registration: 21 November 2020
How do I learn French on my own - Is it really difficult??? by Judy.lovely
Hello everyone, I am an agent and anytime i meet my French customers i can't understand them (even a little bit). It made me very curious about what they are talking about??? And the sounds (rhythm) of French is really cute...The speed of French is ...
French is indeed very difficult, I know, I'm French.But you know already English, and the good point is that many words in English and in French are the same (with a very different prononciation...).And even some words in Vietnamese are from French ... Read More
Respiratory problem for newbies in Vietnam by Dannyroc3
Forgive another post with a "problem" looking for a solution.Earlier I had the rash on my arms which seem to be doing well, I do have another curious health effect which involves chest congestion.It began weeks ago and I attributed to an old Allergy ...
It's easy to blame the air con or climate, but you're in a country where the level of fine particles is crazy.(these days I check on morning in hcmc with my device : around 150 µg/m3 of PM2.5. I remind the WHO recommends maximum 5 µg/m3) Read More
Work permit medical check by Jack2024
Hello everyone,I hope this message finds you well.I'm HIV positive. I was accepted as an English teacher in Vietnam, and I will be traveling next month.I would like to know if my medical condition will affect my work permit.Thanks in advance.
@Jack2024The health checkup for working permit doesn't check the diseases.At least at Columbia hospital, but this hospital has closed at HCMC now, maybe it depends on hospitals. Read More
Ukraine Stops Issuing Passport Renewals For Men In Vietnam by OceanBeach92107
Ukrainian Foreign Services (Embassies & Consulates) worldwide have stopped issuing passport renewals for their male citizens living abroad: Ukraine Stops Issuing Passports To Men Of Fighting Age Living Abroad (YouTube link for DW News ...
[Post under review] Read More
Moc Bai Bus by Klmeermpt666
I read on the internet that there may be a Saigon to Moc Bai public bus leaving Pha Ngu Lau every hour . Can anyone confirm this and where does it drop us at Moc Bai ? Thanks
Yes 70-3. Read More
Moc Bai Bus by Klmeermpt666
I read on the internet that there may be a Saigon to Moc Bai public bus leaving Pha Ngu Lau every hour . Can anyone confirm this and where does it drop us at Moc Bai ? Thanks
703 doesn't exist since 2021.The current cheapest alternatives:PHUONG HENG CAMBODIAhttps://phuonghengbus.com/200k + 300kORCÓ XE TRUNG CHUYỂN11, Lê Đại Hành .P4. Q11- HCM19006477160k + 100k Read More
Move from the UK to Hanoi by kapilsaini
I'm presently employed in the UK and have received a job offer from a university in Hanoi. I'm reaching out to see if you have any insights on the following:What is the air quality like in Hanoi, and does it noticeably affect daily life? Are there ...
A new article on vnexpress:"Air pollution sends expats packing from Hanoi"https://e.vnexpress.net/news/news/environment/air-pollution-sends-expats-packing-from-hanoi-4700899.html Read More
Move from the UK to Hanoi by kapilsaini
I'm presently employed in the UK and have received a job offer from a university in Hanoi. I'm reaching out to see if you have any insights on the following:What is the air quality like in Hanoi, and does it noticeably affect daily life? Are there ...
Thanks Erikji for those useful links. I notice HCMC is worse than Hanoi at the moment - then I read this article of theirs: https://www.iqair.com/newsroom/concern- … al-ranking -@noddiYes today but depends on ... Read More
Move from the UK to Hanoi by kapilsaini
I'm presently employed in the UK and have received a job offer from a university in Hanoi. I'm reaching out to see if you have any insights on the following:What is the air quality like in Hanoi, and does it noticeably affect daily life? Are there ...
To follow in real-time the air quality in Hanoi:https://www.iqair.com/vietnam/hanoiAnd in Ho Chi Minh:https://www.iqair.com/vietnam/ho-chi-minh-city Read More
New 90 Day Tourist Visa Starting October 2022? by nscprez
Love to get some feedback, rumors or facts about the Vietnamese government moving to a 90 day tourist Visa starting in October 2022.
Step by step:"E-visas for foreigners issued within three working days"https://tuoitrenews.vn/news/society/20220918/evisas-for-foreigners-issued-within-three-working-days-ho-chi-minh-city-official/69123.htmlSometimes it took 10 days. Read More
Washers and Dryers in HCMC by RTLisSB
I've notices a lot of advertisements for good apartments/condos in HCMC have modern washing machines, but no dryers.I take it most people just hang up their clothes to dry? If so, doesn't it take a long time given the humidity?Does anyone on the ...
When you have a balcony with sun, it's dry in 1 hour..The problem is the washing machines. Most of them here are cold washing machines, and so don't wash well. Read More
Intro and other ways to land jobs in VietNam outside of TEFL by FrozenYak
Greetings!My story actually starts when my best friend, who is from Beijing, got me into Korean food and shows until I really wanted to go to SKorea. I finally decided to go on my first ever vacation, but no one I knew could go with me, and so ...
...at about $800 - $1000 per month, full time judging by this site.That's enough to live in Vietnam. No one goes to Vietnam for the salary.That said, an experienced IT can earn $1500-$2000 (for more, need to be a manager/director).Only beginners ... Read More
Intro and other ways to land jobs in VietNam outside of TEFL by FrozenYak
Greetings!My story actually starts when my best friend, who is from Beijing, got me into Korean food and shows until I really wanted to go to SKorea. I finally decided to go on my first ever vacation, but no one I knew could go with me, and so ...
If your iT specialty can be done on line, working remote full time, part time or contract for a western company, you can afford to live almost anywhere in the world. But no visa, because no visa for digital nomads.In IT there are plenty of ... 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 ...
Sunviet 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!?! - @QPR_FCThey didn't close, try their FB page "Vietnam visa Expert - Sunviet".I used it in HCMC, I don't know ... 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 ...
@Erikji Thanks for replying! Are they going to ask for the $3000 fee to “clear my name from the blacklist” like some posts I’ve seen floating around?I don't know how much, but I know they are serious, I used them for some ... 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. Read More
Latest Status on Tap Water by RTLisSB
Greetings all,From what I've read, tap water, even in the cities, is not potable. Therefore, it is recommended to buy bottled water as boiling tap water would still leave dangerous metals.Is this an accurate depiction of life in HCMC and other major ...
La Vie is a source water, the most favorite of expats.Aquafina is pure water, drinking pure water every day is dangerous for health https://www.dimewaterinc.com/is-pure-water-bad-for-you/Dasani is pure water but with minerals added.Anyway, Aquafina ... Read More
How can I improve my english only 1 month?
How can I improve my english only 1 month?Find a foreign bf. Read More
What district to stay in HCM? by yudirajput
Hi,I will be arriving to HCM on June 1.I will really appreciate if anyone can advise what district to stay for a week. Preferences will be for somewhere away from night clubs/pubs.Any valuable suggestions/advise will be highly appreciated ...
Preferences will be for somewhere away from night clubs/pubs.You mean a quiet place?It doesn't exist in Vietnam. Read More
Tourist visa by Thanh6161
I need a little help here I’ve tried twice to get a tourist visa to Vietnam and they have refused me is this going on with anybody else, I Have a fiancé there and haven’t been able to get there in 2 1/2 years, I would be grateful ...
Since March 15 thousands of tourist visas have been issued. - @pogiwayne15.000 tourists!The target of 5 million tourists in 2022 is almost reached 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.
It's not an extension, you must have a new evisa. Read More
The Real Differences Between Hanoi and HCMC by RTLisSB
Although I have already decided to stay in HCMC this fall, are there any significant downsides when compared to Hanoi.I guess what I'm asking is, which location would be best for a mid-50s guy that just wants to take in some Vietnamese culture while ...
Nobody likes Hanoi because of the cold weather and the pollution. Read More
Work Permits by River Frogs
A million pardons, however, I couldn't find a dedicated work permit blog. Heavy on the visa side.So here we go anyway. 16 yr Vietnam resident with 3 yr residency visa. Covid's now in the review mirror and I'm offered an employment position.Question; ...
I had my last work permit once month ago.But you don't need a work permit, just an exemption. Read More
How To Keep The Noise Down In Vietnam? by OceanBeach92107
Man stabbed to death in quarrel over neighbors’ noisy drinking ...
"HCMC has been ranked the fourth noisiest city in the world"I know, it's a big surprise, how 3 cities in the world can be more noisy than HCMC ?! Gather 10 million vietnamese, and this is the result..."HCMC one of the ... 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 ...
I am in the same situation and I created a company, many do that, but don't forget that even if your company has no income, you still have pay $1000-$1500/year for the company. (+visa/work permit/trc)And the tax on benefits is probably higher ... 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 ...
No need a Vietnamese partner, but plan $1000 to create + $1000 each year (minimum) for accounting, etc. + fees for work permit + TRC to renew every 2 years.Better to get a tourist visa, but it seems now you need to leave every 30 days to get a new ... Read More
How To Keep The Noise Down In Vietnam? by OceanBeach92107
Man stabbed to death in quarrel over neighbors’ noisy drinking ...
"Octogenarian woman brutally attacked after voicing complaint over noisy karaoke" https://tuoitrenews.vn/news/society/20220304/in-vietnam-octogenarian-woman-brutally-attacked-after-voicing-complaint-over-noisy-karaoke/66012.html Read More
Visa to Vietnam by andywaynegearhart
I was hoping to go on a trip to Vietnam in March of 2022 the 12th to be exact do you know if they have started issuing visas for tourism yet
Are tourists informed that they will have to wear (like the locals) the mask 100% of the time, everywhere, inside, outside, by 40°C? Read More
Info about coronavirus by B Ride **
Can anyone tell me the protocol of arrival from the USA into the Saigon airport about the coronavirus? What information will I need to provide upon arriving, and what to expect?
Can anyone tell me the protocol of arrival from the USA into the Saigon airport about the coronavirus? What information will I need to provide upon arriving, and what to expect?Assuming you have already a visa or entry permit, need a PCR test ... Read More
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 ...
1st question - I am relatively smart - should I be in fear for my safety?It's a land of thieves, but they rarely attack foreigners, except some Junkies, be careful on night, some can do an accident with your motorbike to take it. 2nd question - ... 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. ...
It's possible to rent a virtual office for 350k/month, but there is still accounting (1-2 million/month), taxes... it's indeed expensive. But with a capital less than 3 billion VND, it's possible to get a TRC if you get a work permit. Read More
Tap water filter by Kerensharon
Do you have any recommendation and where to buy Tap Water filter in HCMC?
"The water that reaches the City of Ho Chi Minh City has been found to contain high levels of pesticides and contaminants. The tap water can also contain radioactive elements. " "The water has a high level of E. Coli, ammonia, and ... 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 ...
Install Adguard or use Firefox mobile + uBlock, no ads anymore! 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.
to call to advise them of my arrival on the 12th december.You even don't have the approval of the immigration department, so you can't have any idea when you will be allowed to arrive. It takes most of time 8 weeks to get the approval. 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 ...
New covid wave is coming: https://i.ibb.co/vw50gTW/Capture.jpg 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 ...
Same issues here with PC COVID app... SKKDT shows all vaccine details, PC COVID nothing. I'm guessing they get data from same source?I think they periodically copy the database of SKKDT, they don't access directly to it. Because during 2 ... Read More
Exciting opportunity in HCMC. by beaverbrisvegas
Hi everyone. I’m an Australian currently living in Brisbane Australia with my British wife and 11 year old daughter (dual Australian British citizenship) and Labrador. I have received a very exciting offer in HCMC which includes private ...
Westerners live among themselves in Thao Dien, they live together as if they were in their country, where everything is expensive. 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 ...
PC-COVID is not yet the "official" app, officially it's still "VNEID" (that I can't use because my passport number has letters...) or "Y tế HCM". Theoretically we have to use one of them to fill the health ... 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 ...
Change the country of your google play profile with Vietnam or create a new Gmail account and switch Google Play with this account, the vn apps are only available in Google Play Vietnam. Read More
Has your Vietnam attitude changed? Wish you had left? by gobot
Just a poll :/ of my fellow foreigners :cheers: who have been living in Vietnam since the Chinese virus arrived. [b](1) [/b] How do you feel [b]now[/b] about living in Vietnam? Is the bloom off the rose? Are you changing your plans for 2022? ...
Clearly Ciambella is the official spokesperson of the party responsible for pulling the forums back into line :D Read More
Won't be long till the tourists are back in Vietnam. by mikedylan2001
Looks like Vietnam will go the way of many other countries in the not too distant future. Fully vaccinated tourists to be allowed in after a seven day hotel quarantine. This measure will protect people from the disease as well as protect tourist ...
Suprise ! Phu Quoc not ready for foreign tourists next month https://e.vnexpress.net/news/travel/places/phu-quoc-not-ready-for-foreign-tourists-next-month-4360368.html Read More
Won't be long till the tourists are back in Vietnam. by mikedylan2001
Looks like Vietnam will go the way of many other countries in the not too distant future. Fully vaccinated tourists to be allowed in after a seven day hotel quarantine. This measure will protect people from the disease as well as protect tourist ...
An article confirms what I said, no tourists will pay to be in jail : https://e.vnexpress.net/news/travel/western-tourists-keen-to-return-not-keen-on-quarantine-rules-4357364.html 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 ...
Vnexpress also has a very sad story of orphans after covid has taken their parents.News in order people accept 3 months more of lockdown. How many orphans because of road accidents, cancers, etc... Read More
Projected Date To Reopen VT? by nscprez
Anyone want to speculate which month VT will be open for foreign visitors,? Thank you. Greg
Why reopen? Vietnam is happy like that: exports are doing well, it's the only thing that matters. New Zealand also will never reopen. 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 ...
80% of posts are off topic here, many people speak about USA. Americans in America please. Topic: "DAILY LIFE IN VIETNAM DURING COVID-19 PANDEMIC 2020-2021 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 ...
So it looks like a mixed view from place to place.Maybe, I'm in P.25 Binh Thanh, my friend District 8, both red zones. If they extend after September 6, it will be starvation for many people, especially old people who do not know how to use ... 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 ...
My GF reports lots of complaining within the many groups she is in about food or the lack of it.I have so far received 0 food and the 2 only shops we can order (via Zalo groups) are overloaded and stopped to received orders for some days. A friend ... 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 ...
Read the link, even the officials seached the list. The zones green/yellow/orange/red have NOT YET be defined. Just some green zone recently, it has not been done for all the city, for example the yellow color. Based on your posts, it seems that ... 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 ...
I just sent you example of info on facebook have a look try see if you can search for your areaThey even don't know themselves :D : "Ho Chi Minh City has not announced which is the 'green zone', 'red zone'" (use ... 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 ...
Don' trust the file I shared, it's just to explain the colors are by wards, I don't find the current official file. 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 ...
so what does that imply?This map is not about the green/yellow/orang/red zones. I have the link of a file, but it is not up to date, I saw some mistakes: ... 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 ...
No, the green/yellow/orange/red zones are by wards, not by districts. 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 ...
Definatly a different sound in their voice when they contact us, my GF sister contacted us in tears did not have work and can not go get food now, could we save food scraps for her! we went straight out and met her at checkpoint with supplies and ... 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 ...
Panic in Saigon now, everybody goes to supermarkets. "Prime Minister: The army is in charge of providing food for the people of Ho Chi Minh City" 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 ...
Hot news: HCMC to ban people from going out starting August 23 https://e.vnexpress.net/news/news/hcmc-to-ban-people-from-going-out-starting-august-23-4343577.html 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 ...
Poor tourists, it's so sad for them :(You seem to be working the sarcasm here. Is that the case?Yes because for me the word "tourists" for foreigners here for two years still makes me laugh. And even more so when a German or a French ... Read More
Moving to Vietnam with partner
Maybe next year borders will be open, to come with a tourist visa. For now I see really no solution for him, unless he marries you. 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 ...
An article about "tourists" who have been stuck in Vietnam (for 1,5 year already): https://e.vnexpress.net/news/travel/stranded-in-vietnam-foreign-tourists-find-silver-lining-4339108.html Poor tourists, it's so sad for them :( 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 ...
Ah politic is forbidden on this forum. 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 ...
Can be usefull when the normal pollution will come back after the lockdown. Enjoy the lockdown, we can breath! Read More
Have you received a vaccination for covid yet? How? by Ford Prefect
Hi All: Have any foreigners on this list received a vaccination for corona virus? What was the process? I am in My Tho and it is just an unbelievable hassle to get the form to go receive the vaccine. I have my temporary residence registered, I have ...
Register online : https://tiemchungcovid19.gov.vn/portal/register-person Instructions on how to register for Covid-19 vaccination online People Currently, there are two forms of online vaccination registration: direct registration on the website ... Read More
Projected Date To Reopen VT? by nscprez
Anyone want to speculate which month VT will be open for foreign visitors,? Thank you. Greg
Very soon after the bankrupt. Just wait a few months. 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 ...
And 1 more month of lockdown. https://vnexpress.net/pho-bi-thu-tp-hcm-co-the-keo-dai-gian-cach-den-15-9-4340059.html Read More
Won't be long till the tourists are back in Vietnam.
update (wrong thread) Read More
astrazenica vaccine query by andlum777
astrazenica vaccine being rolled out to some schools-any thoughts on it-have heard dubious side effects.
More Vietnamese will be vaccinated, and the more infections there will be, because if you ask them, they are convinced vaccine prevents contamination. So logically they will be less careful after their shot of astra. Read More
Help with packing by debbiekirk
Dear Expat.com....I am new to this forum as I am going to take up an eight month teaching contract in September in Ho Chi Minh City. (Am so excited). I will have limited luggage allowance. Would you suggest packing many warm clothes? Also, any ...
Filters don't remove ammonia, arsenic and other heavy metals, they are insufficient for tap water in Vietnam. Read More
The People Behind The Curtain... by OceanBeach92107
Expat . com team on Instagram: [url=https://www.instagram.com/p/B5uDUqLALH5/?igshid=16kcc9vwed7hb]Expat Dot Com Instagram Pic[/url]
A Malagasy team. Read More
Won't be long till the tourists are back in Vietnam. by mikedylan2001
Looks like Vietnam will go the way of many other countries in the not too distant future. Fully vaccinated tourists to be allowed in after a seven day hotel quarantine. This measure will protect people from the disease as well as protect tourist ...
Several million workers and students fled Saigon to go back to their hometown, and spread the virus in the other provinces. 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 ...
I calculated a mathematical projection to estimate the end date of the lockdown in HCMC, based on the current drop. https://i.ibb.co/F8TRQFM/Image2.jpg The result is the approach of zero covid in mid-November, after which the lockdown measures can ... Read More
Won't be long till the tourists are back in Vietnam. by mikedylan2001
Looks like Vietnam will go the way of many other countries in the not too distant future. Fully vaccinated tourists to be allowed in after a seven day hotel quarantine. This measure will protect people from the disease as well as protect tourist ...
No tourists will never visit Vietnam if they have to do any quarantine. Read More
astrazenica vaccine query by andlum777
astrazenica vaccine being rolled out to some schools-any thoughts on it-have heard dubious side effects.
And if you don't take this one.. what then wait for Sputnik😮Vietnam has received also Sinopharm and Moderna. But you don't know before which vaccine they will inject you, it's the surprise. Sinopharm and Sputnik are maybe less ... Read More
astrazenica vaccine query by andlum777
astrazenica vaccine being rolled out to some schools-any thoughts on it-have heard dubious side effects.
astrazenica vaccine being rolled out to some schools-any thoughts on it-have heard dubious side effects.AstraZeneca is forbidden in France for people under 55, forbidden in the UK for people under 40, stopped totally in some countries like ... 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 ...
Good start to a Monday morning. Well I think this graph is positive indication that the lock down is working. I live in hope!I just see a stagnation on your graph. In HCMC I think we can say it decreases. But really really slowly, so if the ... 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 ...
Vung Tau: 184 cases today 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 ...
Vung Tau: Total yesterday 83, this morning 46. https://i.ibb.co/ccG41VD/Capture.jpg Read More
c19 vaccine by samkuansiong
Hello, Does anyone know where and when can i get myself and my family vaccinated for c19 with Pfizer or Moderna in Ho Chi Minh? Also maybe know what will the costs be for a set of 2 doses per person? thanks
It's scary, they vaccinate with AstraZeneca even the young people. In the UK, this vaccine is forbidden to people under 40, in France it's only for people over 50. Of course in this forum there are only crumbling old retired people, but ... 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 ...
meaning the lockdown will end on Aug 16.Yes, exactly as the lockdown was supposed to end on Aug 1st ! 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 ...
That means the last day of lockdown will be Aug 16.No, it will be the day of the next extension. Read More
Vaccine for foreigners by Guest2023
Here is the English translation of the story. [url=https://tuoitrenews.vn/news/society/20210628/foreign-citizens-in-vietnam-to-be-vaccinated-against-covid19-foreign-ministry-spokesperson/61755.html]Vaccine[/url]
I've been vaccinated yesterday with Moderna, thanks to the vaccination campaign for the French community (5000 French in Saigon have registered to be vaccinated, 1500 in Hanoi). ➡️ TIP: If you are not French, you can marry a French ... 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 ...
The lockdown will probably for 2 months. Source: https://e.vnexpress.net/news/news/nuts-and-bolts-of-hcmc-s-lockdown-two-months-or-more-4329833.html Read More
Not here for short term by Sweetpants
Hi everyone. I am new to HCM City and I have decided to be here for some time. I am friendly and fairly optimistic about life. I would desire to meet some new friends and check out some coffee joints here. I believe I have close relation with this ...
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astrazenica vaccine query by andlum777
astrazenica vaccine being rolled out to some schools-any thoughts on it-have heard dubious side effects.
It causes thrombosis. Especially in young women. Read More
Moving to Hanoi in 2022. by bignon
Xin Chao! This is Bignon. I'm a French citizen currently living in Nantes/France and there is a chance we (my wife, my 6 years old daughter and myself) may move to Hanoi in September 2022 for 3 or 4 years. To be confirmed by end of 2021. Our ...
The Forum doesn't seem to have nearly as many active members in the northern parts of Vietnam as it does in the central and southern parts of Vietnam.There is a good reason for that: only people who don't know the north agree to go there :D Read More
Buying an apartment in Vietnam by exstam1
If I buy an apt in HCMC that is over $130,000 (the dollar limit needed to satisfy bringing 'business' to Vietnam), would that purchase give me a TRC?
That’s not the question of the OP. He asked if buying real estate qualifies him for a TRC, which the answer is no.Think a little more please to help him: He plans to buy an apartment for $130,000. So he plans to bring 3 billion VND + wants ... Read More
Buying an apartment in Vietnam by exstam1
If I buy an apt in HCMC that is over $130,000 (the dollar limit needed to satisfy bringing 'business' to Vietnam), would that purchase give me a TRC?
That won’t work either. Buying real estate as an individual or under a company will not get you a TRC.It works, if you bring a capital of 3 billion VND to the company, it gives you a TRC. Read More
Buying an apartment in Vietnam by exstam1
If I buy an apt in HCMC that is over $130,000 (the dollar limit needed to satisfy bringing 'business' to Vietnam), would that purchase give me a TRC?
If I buy an apt in HCMC that is over $130,000 (the dollar limit needed to satisfy bringing 'business' to Vietnam), would that purchase give me a TRC?Create a company with a capital of $130,000 and buy your apartment by your company. 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 ...
What we are seeing is March 2020 but going straight to delta outbreak.That's the result of the "zero covid - zero vaccine" strategy (Vietnam, Japan, Australia, etc.). These arrogant countries did not find necessary to pre-order Pfizer ... 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 ...
5.887 cases today. And they still believe they will reach 0 case thanks to the lockdown! Impossible. Vietnam must learn to live with the virus like all the other countries. 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 ...
Starving to death is a good option to prevent people from dying from Covid :top: 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 ...
A new article about the hard life of tourists in Vietnam :( : https://e.vnexpress.net/news/travel/new-covid-wave-makes-life-harder-for-foreign-tourists-stuck-in-hcmc-4309629.html Read More
French support for it's citizens COVID 19 by Budman1
I read this: https://e.vnexpress.net/news/news/france-announces-covid-19-vaccination-program-for-citizens-in-vietnam-4309056.html Then this: The United States Government does not plan to provide COVID-19 vaccinations to private U.S. citizens ...
For French citizens in Saigon, please take your appointment now on: https://www.fvhospital.com/covid-19/registration-for-covid-19-vaccination-for-french-citizens-and-their-spouses/ Appointments will be from 27th July for 2 weeks, for free. Moderna ... Read More
French support for it's citizens COVID 19 by Budman1
I read this: https://e.vnexpress.net/news/news/france-announces-covid-19-vaccination-program-for-citizens-in-vietnam-4309056.html Then this: The United States Government does not plan to provide COVID-19 vaccinations to private U.S. citizens ...
I am relieved to be vaccinated in a few weeks by the French consulate with the Moderna vaccine, because I didn't want Vietnam vaccines me with AstraZeneca, the most dangerous vaccine, and only 60% effective against severe forms (30% with 1 dose, ... Read More
Can I obtain a visa if I purchased a home in Vietnam? by cm1204
Hi, I’m a US citizen who has been working and living in Vietnam for several years now. I have a temporary residence card, which was obtained through my employment. I’m planning to end my employment with my company and was wondering if I ...
You could have created a company and bought the apartment with your company, but now it's late. 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 ...
Who can tell me the difference between the Directive 16 and the Directive 10 ? Now Saigon applies the directive 16 for 2 weeks minimum. Read More
Visa query by StefanR
So I finally move to Vietnam in less than two weeks. Thanks to Tet I was waiting to get my VOA letter until this week. My initial plan was to get a 3 month Tourist Visa, and as soon I secure a job then I can get a long term Visa (1 year), with the ...
I think the trick is the agent makes you investor at a company. You become a real investor of an existing company. So you can get a DT3 visa and after a investor TRC, so far it's legal. But, normally, after, you have 3 months to transfer 3 ... Read More
How long does Business Visa issue under COVID-19 situation? by Famhoan Kikuchi
Hi everyone! I want to know how many days business Visa is issued under the COVID-19 situation. I’m Japanese. Is there anyone (all nationalities) who entered border with business Visa here?
The full procedure is minimum 4 weeks, if everything is OK with your paperwork (sponsor, diploma, etc.) and if your company knows the process well. 6 weeks is more realistic, even 2 months. I depends of many things, I read many testimonials ranging ... Read More
How to enter Vietnam nowadays by jovanvuc
Could you please tell me whether it would be possible to enter Vietnam nowadays (May 2021) as a tourist or else.
English centers hire English native teachers. They even often pay 50% of the quarantine. Now the quarantine is 21 days. 2 million VND per day. Read More
Looking for an IT Job paying 2200USD a month by Henry.Trujillo
I really want to move e to Vietnam, but I need a job that can pay near $2200 USD A month, if not that, bare minimum 1600 a month to live. Where is a good place to look? I work as an IT Help Desk Employee right now.
For this salary you have to be a Project Manager. Read More
how to get back to vietnam? by bizdeals
i booked a flight last year for jetstar for march 29th 2021 but it has been cancelled. What can i do to get back to ho chi minh city and how much will it cost all up (airfare, quarantine etc..)?
Ah I didn't understand you spoke about the airfare, from Paris I paid $1100 but it was the 1st time I take Singapore Airlines so I don't know the normal price with this company, probably the most expensive since famous to be the best, with ... Read More
how to get back to vietnam? by bizdeals
i booked a flight last year for jetstar for march 29th 2021 but it has been cancelled. What can i do to get back to ho chi minh city and how much will it cost all up (airfare, quarantine etc..)?
WTF! 3 people in the same room?! You will go insane. Be alone in the room, quarantine is already enough hard like that to bear. (it's my opinion, I'm French!) Normally 250 USD would almost cover 2 weeks in a 2-3 star hotel in HCMC.No no, ... Read More