pogiwayne
American expat in Vietnam
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Registration: 10 April 2021
eVisa is approved but Birth year is incorrect by xmpphelp
My eVisa for Traveling to vietnam is approved but by mistake i entered incorrect brith yearMismatch in Birth Year in VisaIn Visa - 02/07/1992In Passport - 02/07/1993 (Actual)Will this cause any issue while entering? Can they reject my entry to ...
Apply again is the only solUnion. Read More
After TRC? by Dartanz
Dear friends,Greetings. I got my Spousal based TRC. But they didn't put new entry date in the passport. My current 6 months entry on 5 years Spousal exemption date expires in the first week of April.They said there is no need to put new entry date ...
@DartanzThere is no stamp made in Passport when you get your TRC. It is your visa from the start date to the end date. 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 ...
@ChoculaDSomeone probably made a complaint about the foreigner living there. 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 HCMCICAO is the authority on air travel and this is what is posted on their website. Warning:Visa exempt visitors not holding return/onward tickets could be refused entry.Visitors with an e-visa or visa on arrival letter and not holding ... Read More
Vietnam visa run at Moc Bai border question by peterpan75
Hello,As the title states, I need to do a visa run soon. I have older smaller bills(meaning not crisp, like for exchanging for VND, etc. Will they be accepted for a Cambodia visa for entering Cambodia?I looked online and could not find the ...
@peterpan75 Cambodia is the same as far as taking old USD. Nobody wants the old bill. Save them and take them back to USA. 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 ...
Things changed shortly before TET concerning evisa. Currently if you are in Vietnam on a tourist visa you will have to leave the country and apply while outside of Vietnam. If you apply while in Vietnam you will receive email stating you need to ... Read More
I'm kind of in a mess (First time English teacher in Vietnam) by Noelwastaken
Hi I just found this forum and I'm kind of typing this in a rush because I'm pretty freaked out at the moment.I've been working as an English teacher in Vietnam for the past (almost) 2 months.My boss showed me a contract at the beginning but I never ...
@cougarcar20 yeah the agent said I need the letter from my former boss, but she said it's very unlikely that my boss will want to at this point?? She mentioned that I have to pay 5mil vnd to my boss to cover her costs for rushing a visa for me, but ... Read More
I'm kind of in a mess (First time English teacher in Vietnam) by Noelwastaken
Hi I just found this forum and I'm kind of typing this in a rush because I'm pretty freaked out at the moment.I've been working as an English teacher in Vietnam for the past (almost) 2 months.My boss showed me a contract at the beginning but I never ...
Ok, I don't think they can cancel your visa but to get another job, yes you will need a letter from the school to confirm you are no longer working for them. -@GuestPoster327The letter is only required if he has a WP. I don't believe he ... 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 ...
I currently live in Da Nang and am applying for a second three-month visa. The website responded with the following information. What should I do? I hold US passport. Application status: Amending Denied Reason: As you are currently in Vietnam, you ... Read More
Does Vietnam visa approval letter need to be faxed to the embassy? by Milad Mosapoor
Hi everybody,I received my visa approval letter for work purpose and called the Vietnamese embassy in my country to proceed issuing a sticker visa; however, they informed me they will not do anything for me until they receive a fax from Vietnam ...
@Milad Mosapoorthe procedure has been fax dependent for months. Some have waited for weeks. Talk with your sponsoring company. Read More
Find medicine for epilepsy in Vietnam by Isabelle_Bernard
(French follows) Hi, I am new to this forum, from Canada, and plan to go for 1.5 year in Vietnam and South-East Asia with my husband.I take 2 medicines for my epilepsy: Lamotrigine (brand name Lamictal) and Lacosamide (brand name Vimpat). I have a ...
Pharmacity is the largest pha chain in Vietnam. You can search on their website for the medication. Also Parapharmacy has a searchable site. Read More
Passport validity and EVisa application by K&SBB
Hello everybody,I'm seeking your advice, suggestions, and personal experiences.My passport is valid until April of next year, but I would like to apply for an EVISA when I enter the country in December. Is that possible? If so, can I enter Vietnam?I ...
Hello everybody, I'm seeking your advice, suggestions, and personal experiences. My passport is valid until April of next year, but I would like to apply for an EVISA when I enter the country in December. Is that possible? If so, can I enter ... Read More
What is the best option to bring your US phone number to VN? by qnbui
Hello, just wondering what is the best option to bring your US phone number to VN? It would be mostly used to receive verification codes and phone calls. I thought about porting my cell number to Google Voice but I tested using my google voice ...
Just curious when you let your bank know you'll be out of the country so they don't freeze your card when you take out money in VN, did you let them know how long you'll be gone or that you'll be out of the country? -@qnbuiI use a credit ... Read More
Do US retirees living in Vietnam pay taxes in Vietnam on US income? by qnbui
Just wondering if US citizens retiring in VN with visa exemption have to pay taxes on investment income, or other income or 401K withdrawal? I'm not talking about income made in VN but like US stock investments, US rental income,... and 401K ...
Just wondering if US citizens retiring in VN with visa exemption have to pay taxes on investment income, or other income or 401K withdrawal? I'm not talking about income made in VN but like US stock investments, US rental income,... and 401K ... Read More
What do people do when they retire in VN? by qnbui
I've been planning my early retirement for a few years now and moving to VN when I retire after my dog passed away. Well, sadly, I had to say goodbye to my beloved dog yesterday. His health was failing and it was time to say goodbye. Now that he's ...
For anyone considering living and retiring in Vietnam when receiving Social Securiny please go to the SSA website and get the offical information. Some of the information posted previousy is not currently correct. Read More
What is the best option to bring your US phone number to VN? by qnbui
Hello, just wondering what is the best option to bring your US phone number to VN? It would be mostly used to receive verification codes and phone calls. I thought about porting my cell number to Google Voice but I tested using my google voice ...
I have T-Mobile with a plan for people over 50. It includes international roaming at no extra cost. It’s about $50 per month. Read More
Looking to get a scooter- any advice? by tjstraut
I recently moved to Binh Duong as an English teacher, and it's immediately clear to me that I'll need to get a scooter. However, I'm feeling a bit overwhelmed figuring out what to get and the best way to go about it, so I could use some input from ...
@pogiwayne Thank you- I definitely got that impression. Based on what others have said, I may go for an electric bike for my main commuter needs. With that said, is there any bus or train route between Ho Chi Minh City and Binh Duong? I'm having ... Read More
Looking to get a scooter- any advice? by tjstraut
I recently moved to Binh Duong as an English teacher, and it's immediately clear to me that I'll need to get a scooter. However, I'm feeling a bit overwhelmed figuring out what to get and the best way to go about it, so I could use some input from ...
I recently moved to Binh Duong as an English teacher, and it's immediately clear to me that I'll need to get a scooter. However, I'm feeling a bit overwhelmed figuring out what to get and the best way to go about it, so I could use some input from ... Read More
Border Run to Cambodia by Nz0
Doing visa run with new eVisa is against the Vietnamese law.
@Nz0 its evident that you have zero experience with visas in Vietnam. Also what the meaning of certain wording of Vietnamese law really means. the meaning of the statement is that evisa is for foreigners not Vietnamese. People who are NOT residents ... Read More
Border Run to Cambodia by RTLisSB
Greetings,For a border run to Cambodia, do I need a visa to enter, or can I just pop in and out?Roger
***. -@Nz0That is TOTALLY incorrect. Read More
Five years teaching experience in lieu of degree ! by mikedylan2001
My cousin who taught in Vietnam legally with a work permit for six or seven years, now finds herself in the situation where she needs to produce a verifiable university degree to return to Vietnam to teach legally again. The problem is that ...
My cousin who taught in Vietnam legally with a work permit for six or seven years, now finds herself in the situation where she needs to produce a verifiable university degree to return to Vietnam to teach legally again. The problem is that ... Read More
Vietnam TRC issues - employer refusing to end TRC by GuestPoster1708
HiI live in Bien Hoa in Vietman. I am having difficulty getting my ex-employer to end my TRC so as that I can gain new employment. My passport expired in January 2023 and my work permit was valid until June 2023. When I re-newed my passport I ...
HiI live in Bien Hoa in Vietman. I am having difficulty getting my ex-employer to end my TRC so as that I can gain new employment. My passport expired in January 2023 and my work permit was valid until June 2023. When I re-newed my ... Read More
Vietnam TRC issues - employer refusing to end TRC by GuestPoster1708
HiI live in Bien Hoa in Vietman. I am having difficulty getting my ex-employer to end my TRC so as that I can gain new employment. My passport expired in January 2023 and my work permit was valid until June 2023. When I re-newed my passport I ...
@cmanganlt go to DOLISA with your complaints about the employer. Read More
Clear TT-TRC instructions? by jrharvey
I hate to ask this because it should be and may be completely obvious and I am just missing it but is there an updated link or something to very clear and detailed step by step instructions on how to get your TT-TRC for the first time? Like typical ...
@jrharvey make appointment with the US embassy. They will explain everything and stamp what needs to be stamped and then give you the address of the Vietnam office where you take the papers. US Notary was the only thing that was needed. We did the ... 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 ...
Both of my major Visa operator friends will not touch this issue with a 10-ft pole at this time.They are telling everyone they will need to wait until the official document of regulation is issued by immigration in response to the action of the ... Read More
Expat tax consultant by vastberaden
US guy here looking for recommendations for a US tax consultant based in HCMC.Thanks
Why do you guys bother paying tax on VN earnings? -@seceditIt’s required by law. USA and Vietnam exchange information. Read More
Clear TT-TRC instructions? by jrharvey
I hate to ask this because it should be and may be completely obvious and I am just missing it but is there an updated link or something to very clear and detailed step by step instructions on how to get your TT-TRC for the first time? Like typical ...
Based on a previous post you made, it's unclear whether your wife has any sort of permanent residency status in Vietnam.You wrote:"...My wife is VN and US citizen..."Unless your wife is established as or can be re-established as a permanent resident ... Read More
How can I survive without a job in Vietnam? by Seth NRETIA ESSIEN
How can I survive without a job in Vietnam?I entered the country in August and started working in September. Unfortunately, I had a motor accident and broke my knee on my way to school on October 10. My company abandoned me. I had no money, no ...
@Xpatnamlife I have a 29 y-o son in need of rehab after a severe brain hemorrhage. Are you able to assist or, if not, point me in the right direction in Saigon. In particular we would like to contact an ergotherapist, which is not so easy to ... Read More
Schwab Accounts in Vietnam by GuestPoster954309
I just opened a Schwab Investment/Saving/Checking account in preparation to relocate - for good - to Vietnam. During a search of the forum, I noticed the threads are pretty old, anyone have incite on if Schwab is a dependable brokerage to use in ...
Currently I'm having great inconvenience maintaining my US Schwab account because I can't login because they have to send a login code to your US phone and my phone is in VN.So I have to call their customer service to get a login code every time I ... Read More
Working for an Australian company but living in Vietnam by Karlsvensen
Please excuse me as I’m sure this question has been asked a million times but I was hoping for some advice as I believe there have been some recent changes in Vietnam.I currently work remotely in a sales role for a technology company based in ...
@Karlsvensen Malcolmleitrim is correct. You won't need a working visa nor need to get any permit. Just come to Vietnam with a tourist visa of 03 months (if you are eligible) of which the new regulation shall be in force as of 15/08/2023. It may be ... Read More
visa exemption and ERC by 00jw
Hello everyone, I'm excited to be moving back to Vietnam this year. Me and my Vietnamese wife are planning to start a small business. I have a lot of questions. but I'll try to keep it short. I have 5 year visa exemption. I know married people can ...
Expats married to a Vietnamese citizen are eligible for a spousal TRC. Once the TRC is issued then the expat is eligible for a Work Permit exemption. The company they desire to work for would submit paperwork for the exemption.The 5 year visa ... Read More
E visa requirements by Guest49284
Hi GuysNewbie here , filling out my E visa it is asking for an arrival date , I am uncertain of exact arrival date but only staying for 14 days so I am assuming if I arrive a few days after the date I have on the form it will be ok as I will be gone ...
Thanks for your response. In my defence, I have been trying since Monday i.e. 19th June 2023, so I doubt that's the reason.On the point you've made, I'm only transiting through the country (my final destination is India) but have a layover of about ... Read More
Business Visa by samchef1988
Dear friends, Greetings,does anyone know about the business visa for Vietnam, which has 3 months, according to the recent decisions, is it necessary to leave upon renewal for another 3 months, or is the guarantor company able to cancel the leave ...
@samchef1988 are you asking about Business visa... DN1 and DN2? Or are you asking about Work visa.... LD1 and LD2? The correct answer depends on which category you have. Read More
U.S. SSA and Veterans Benefits in Vietnam Update by OceanBeach92107
Vietnam has been ADDED by the Social Security Administration to the list of countries with a Direct Deposit agreement with the United States: ...
THIGV wrote:Travelfar wrote:I hope that anyone counting of using Medicare anywhere other than IN the USA understands it is ONLY usable in the USA.This is absolutely correct. However if you signed up for Medicare B before moving ... 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 ...
@Filot Cambodia required vaccination document........ Read More
Purchase of Printer by AB_Wayne
Will appreciate information where to purchase desktop printer/scanner within Vung Tau. Thank you in advance
@narcrepellant2525No, just bought one. Had to move it, now I'm settled in and the computer can't find it. Won't answer any request from computer.R B -@robertbottle30Remove and reload the printer drivers. Read More
Vietnam Evisa by jgough115
Hello Aiden,I am having trouble getting the government e visa site to accept payment. Having read the thread I see that some other people have had the same problem. I am considering using an evisa agent but have heard that some of them are scams. ...
@Aidan in HCMC My passport picture is bw, on this FAQ about E-visa made by VN embassy in Norway they stated profile picture should be in color, so in my case it will not work, but in other cases it will, Hehe! -@narcrepellant2525It is VERY ... Read More
Fastest express delivery from US by dlewis516
Hi all,I need to send a drivers license from Long Island, New York to myself here in HCMC. Can anyone recommend the fastest, easiest service available (UPS, DHL, FedEx, etc?) to get this done? Can I receive within 1 week of sending ...
Hi all,I need to send a drivers license from Long Island, New York to myself here in HCMC. Can anyone recommend the fastest, easiest service available (UPS, DHL, FedEx, etc?) to get this done? Can I receive within 1 week of sending from New ... 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've been using the official (?) "National Web Portal on Immigration" site - https://evisa.xuatnhapcanh.gov.vn/khai- … uc-dien-tuTry this link instead:https://evisa.xuatnhapcanh.gov.vn/en_US … ... Read More
Yet another E-Visa question - Full Name by Salensis
Possible dumb question but searched and can't find an answer. E-Visa form asks for a Full Name (First name Middle name Last name).However shown example shows name as shown in passport which is my Family/Last name first then my Given/First name ...
There are pages of opinions on this subject here. I have successfully been issued 7 evisas by following what the application form asks for..... First, Middle, Last name......When my evisa comes back the top line has my name as First, Middle, Last ... Read More
E visa requirements by Guest49284
Hi GuysNewbie here , filling out my E visa it is asking for an arrival date , I am uncertain of exact arrival date but only staying for 14 days so I am assuming if I arrive a few days after the date I have on the form it will be ok as I will be gone ...
Hi,Just re-posting inquiries and hopefully someone can supply feedbacks…I was already granted Vietnam e-visa however, it only shows my first name and no last name under “Full Name”. I already inquired to Vietnam immigration to add ... Read More
Vietnam Evisa by jgough115
Hello Aiden,I am having trouble getting the government e visa site to accept payment. Having read the thread I see that some other people have had the same problem. I am considering using an evisa agent but have heard that some of them are scams. ...
On a visa related note, I noticed that we are directed to print off a copy of our visa when approved. I actually don't have a printer with me in VN. Does anyone know if Immigration will accept the visa, with QR code, on my phone?Roger -@RTLisSBsome ... Read More
E visa requirements by Guest49284
Hi GuysNewbie here , filling out my E visa it is asking for an arrival date , I am uncertain of exact arrival date but only staying for 14 days so I am assuming if I arrive a few days after the date I have on the form it will be ok as I will be gone ...
When my evisa is issued the top line has the name first, middle and last. OB since yours was submitted in passport order how does yours read? Read More
E visa requirements by Guest49284
Hi GuysNewbie here , filling out my E visa it is asking for an arrival date , I am uncertain of exact arrival date but only staying for 14 days so I am assuming if I arrive a few days after the date I have on the form it will be ok as I will be gone ...
@AndyHCMC it would be interesting to hear from someone who has filled in the evisa application with last, first, middle as to what is the order of the name on the approved evisa. Read More
E visa requirements by Guest49284
Hi GuysNewbie here , filling out my E visa it is asking for an arrival date , I am uncertain of exact arrival date but only staying for 14 days so I am assuming if I arrive a few days after the date I have on the form it will be ok as I will be gone ...
Until they change the wording they cant reject which is why people like Pogi have done it 7 times. This made me smile because I'm certain no one on this forum knows definitively what Immigration can and can't do, including me.When and IF it gets ... Read More
E visa requirements by Guest49284
Hi GuysNewbie here , filling out my E visa it is asking for an arrival date , I am uncertain of exact arrival date but only staying for 14 days so I am assuming if I arrive a few days after the date I have on the form it will be ok as I will be gone ...
you can lead a horse to water but you definitely cannot make a horse read. -@OceanBeach92107This is the one reference to ICAO. (Use international character as in ICAO line)definition of that means: use the capital English characters (letters) as in ... Read More
E visa requirements by Guest49284
Hi GuysNewbie here , filling out my E visa it is asking for an arrival date , I am uncertain of exact arrival date but only staying for 14 days so I am assuming if I arrive a few days after the date I have on the form it will be ok as I will be gone ...
you can lead a horse to water but you definitely cannot make a horse read. -@OceanBeach92107I agree that there is a comprehension problem. I’ve successfully completed the application process 7 times using my procedure.I just can’t ... Read More
E visa requirements by Guest49284
Hi GuysNewbie here , filling out my E visa it is asking for an arrival date , I am uncertain of exact arrival date but only staying for 14 days so I am assuming if I arrive a few days after the date I have on the form it will be ok as I will be gone ...
@Krishnakumar KAFirst, Middle, Last just like the input blocks ask. Disregard any references to ICAO or passport order. welcome to expats -@pogiwayneSo, you are advising that this updated photo on the website (I'm using the website link to the image ... Read More
E visa requirements by Guest49284
Hi GuysNewbie here , filling out my E visa it is asking for an arrival date , I am uncertain of exact arrival date but only staying for 14 days so I am assuming if I arrive a few days after the date I have on the form it will be ok as I will be gone ...
@OceanBeach92107 that is EXACTLY what I am saying. The example is backwards from reality. The ICAO only pertains to the photo being submitted not to input of name. Many people here read the statement and think they need to input their name in ICAO ... Read More
E visa requirements by Guest49284
Hi GuysNewbie here , filling out my E visa it is asking for an arrival date , I am uncertain of exact arrival date but only staying for 14 days so I am assuming if I arrive a few days after the date I have on the form it will be ok as I will be gone ...
@Krishnakumar KA First, Middle, Last just like the input blocks ask. Disregard any references to ICAO or passport order. welcome to expats Read More
Vietnam Evisa by jgough115
Hello Aiden,I am having trouble getting the government e visa site to accept payment. Having read the thread I see that some other people have had the same problem. I am considering using an evisa agent but have heard that some of them are scams. ...
@mpmilestogo currently 3 working days is minimum. Some have taken longer. Read More
E visa requirements by Guest49284
Hi GuysNewbie here , filling out my E visa it is asking for an arrival date , I am uncertain of exact arrival date but only staying for 14 days so I am assuming if I arrive a few days after the date I have on the form it will be ok as I will be gone ...
@panda7 Yes in Vietnam it is last name, first name middle name. Read the question carefully.[link moderated] -@Rmhc1If you want a visa follow the formHave a read what it actually says :- FIRST NAME - MIDDLE NAME - LAST NAME"" -@AndyHCMCYesssssssss ... Read More
E visa requirements by Guest49284
Hi GuysNewbie here , filling out my E visa it is asking for an arrival date , I am uncertain of exact arrival date but only staying for 14 days so I am assuming if I arrive a few days after the date I have on the form it will be ok as I will be gone ...
@gjhardie change browsers, try using a cell phone, use another computer, vpn on/off, Read More
Vietnam Evisa by jgough115
Hello Aiden,I am having trouble getting the government e visa site to accept payment. Having read the thread I see that some other people have had the same problem. I am considering using an evisa agent but have heard that some of them are scams. ...
@Aidan in HCMCi can’t understand why this is so hotly debated. If you enter on the 1st of the month and it’s a 30 day month your exit is on the 1st of the next month.This is how it’s counted. If someone wants to say it’s 31 ... Read More
Marriage in Vietnam by IamCharlie
I'm planning on marrying my Vietnamese fiance soon, and I was wondering what costs I'm looking at. I know people are going to charge whatever but I don't want to be completely ripped off. So if anyone can give me an idea of what the marriage ...
@IamCharlie I agree with everything said by the other posters as far as costs. Most costs are set but of course coffee has various strengths. We have paid between 3-4 million right now but still have a little more to go. Good luck and welcome to the ... Read More
Marriage in Vietnam by IamCharlie
I'm planning on marrying my Vietnamese fiance soon, and I was wondering what costs I'm looking at. I know people are going to charge whatever but I don't want to be completely ripped off. So if anyone can give me an idea of what the marriage ...
@AndyHCMC did you have to get the police certificate for your residency? We have everything with the exception of that. Have read it’s required and it’s not required so a little more confusion. 😂 The red book for her home is ... 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 HCMC Thanks for your advice. Yes, I have followed the process as you advise, starting where you indicate, and today I have also tried the links that Ocean Beach provided - all to no avail. I have today made another four successful ... 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 HCMC It's not so easy! I have been trying for two days and always get to the payment part and a link to Vietcombank for payment which seems to be blocked no matter which browser I use on my laptop (Google Chrome, Microsoft Edge, Firefox). ... Read More
Overstay Fine by honem
I heard recently that someone who had overstayed their visa by 28 days was not allowed to fly out.They were booked to fly out from Danang but immigration refused to allow them to leave.They were told that any overstays of 15 days or more could not ...
He asked an immigration officer (I dont know if in Hanoi or the airport) if he could return.The answer was "yes".I advised him to get someone in VN to verify that he is not blacklisted. -@honemEasiest way to find out, short of someone actually ... Read More
Overstay Fine by honem
I heard recently that someone who had overstayed their visa by 28 days was not allowed to fly out.They were booked to fly out from Danang but immigration refused to allow them to leave.They were told that any overstays of 15 days or more could not ...
I heard recently that someone who had overstayed their visa by 28 days was not allowed to fly out.They were booked to fly out from Danang but immigration refused to allow them to leave.They were told that any overstays of 15 days or more could not ... Read More
Is it possible to arrive on a Tourist visa and get work? by grayfoto
Hi Gray here.Im a South African from Cape Town.I am an ESL Teacher and I’m hoping to find work in Thailand and would love advice from fellow South Africans.Is it possible to arrive on a Tourist visa and get work?
@grayfotoillegal to work on tourist visa. Also what happens to you when they don’t get you promised visa? Read More
Taxes on my Pension? Resident vs Non-Resident by Stillwater71
Hello! First time posting on here. I am an Educator down in Houston who is about 4 years from Full-Retirement and I will be receiving a Pension. Right after my retirement, I plan to fulfill my dream of teaching in Vietnam since I started teaching ...
Hello! First time posting on here. I am an Educator down in Houston who is about 4 years from Full-Retirement and I will be receiving a Pension. Right after my retirement, I plan to fulfill my dream of teaching in Vietnam since I started teaching ... Read More
Taxes on my Pension? Resident vs Non-Resident by Stillwater71
Hello! First time posting on here. I am an Educator down in Houston who is about 4 years from Full-Retirement and I will be receiving a Pension. Right after my retirement, I plan to fulfill my dream of teaching in Vietnam since I started teaching ...
Worldwide income is taxable. Any income he makes in Vietnam and his pension. He will need to research which one is better for him to file. Also the length of time he is out of his country will actually decide where he needs to file. So many people ... Read More
Taxes on my Pension? Resident vs Non-Resident by Stillwater71
Hello! First time posting on here. I am an Educator down in Houston who is about 4 years from Full-Retirement and I will be receiving a Pension. Right after my retirement, I plan to fulfill my dream of teaching in Vietnam since I started teaching ...
USA and Vietnam tax worldwide income and exchange information. Read More
Taxes on my Pension? Resident vs Non-Resident by Stillwater71
Hello! First time posting on here. I am an Educator down in Houston who is about 4 years from Full-Retirement and I will be receiving a Pension. Right after my retirement, I plan to fulfill my dream of teaching in Vietnam since I started teaching ...
There are many great articles concerning this subject if you just Google. WINK…. He is the answer to the previous winks: The US and Vietnamese governments share taxpayer info, and Vietnamese banks pass on US account holders’ account ... Read More
Apartment/AirBnB vacancies by RTLisSB
I've noticed a lot of apartment and AirBnB ads and was wondering if the vacancy rate goes down significantly after the rainy season, i.e. November? In other words, does HCMC see an influx of tourists in Nov? Basically, I'm seeing what looks like ...
@RTLisSB airbnb pricing is set by algorithms that take is 70 different variables. 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 ...
In this context, I was wondering about extensions to the 30 day tourist visa: are they possible, and how do you go about it? Apparently, a friend of a friend has managed to get an extension, but that’s all the information I could get. Anybody ... 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 ...
@Salensis 30 day Evisa is the only visa currently available. Go to the official Vietnam government website to apply. Embassies cannot issue regular tourist visas. Read More
E visa requirements by Guest49284
Hi GuysNewbie here , filling out my E visa it is asking for an arrival date , I am uncertain of exact arrival date but only staying for 14 days so I am assuming if I arrive a few days after the date I have on the form it will be ok as I will be gone ...
Received the below-attached response for my Vietnam eVisa application* Application status: Amending* Denied Reason: Incorrect full name (as ICAO line).Please enter registration code, registration email and date of birth in E-visa search menu to ... Read More
Marriage in Vietnam by Thanh6161
I’m supposed to get married in Vietnam because they would not let my fiancée into the US. After 2 years. What paperwork do I need to get married in Vietnam, I’m trying to retire there next year.
I’m supposed to get married in Vietnam because they would not let my fiancée into the US. After 2 years. What paperwork do I need to get married in Vietnam, I’m trying to retire there next year. -@Thanh6161One thing nobody ... Read More
Vietnam passport cost - How much did you pay? by VinceVN
Approved for Vietnam passport from Vietnam Embassy in DC recently. Some observations - 1) The process was simple. I have original Vietnam birth certificate. 2) The official at DC Embassy was courteous and professional. Responded to email and text. ...
You should rectify he different birthdates first. Then proceed though your local embassy/consulate. Read More
e-Visa Processing Time by Rodan M
Hi guys, just want to gather some information about how long you’ve had to wait for e-visa grant result?I’ve heard that in a lot of cases, if your application is “in processing” for too long it’s likely that your ...
@pogiwayne the thing is I did use a service to check my status and was told I’m not banned from entering. That’s why I went ahead and applied but it looks like they didn’t do their job properly. A lot of visa company offer ... Read More
e-Visa Processing Time by Rodan M
Hi guys, just want to gather some information about how long you’ve had to wait for e-visa grant result?I’ve heard that in a lot of cases, if your application is “in processing” for too long it’s likely that your ...
@Rodan M Have you ever overstayed a visa previously? If not it will come. Slow now because of holidays. - @pogiwayneYes, he did have a previous overstay:expat.com/forum/viewtopic.php?id=961808&p=7#5436825Probably direct contact with ... Read More
e-Visa Processing Time by Rodan M
Hi guys, just want to gather some information about how long you’ve had to wait for e-visa grant result?I’ve heard that in a lot of cases, if your application is “in processing” for too long it’s likely that your ...
@Rodan M Have you ever overstayed a visa previously? If not it will come. Slow now because of holidays. Read More
Bringing food from Vietnam to the US by daftshadow
I'm traveling back to the US soon. I visited the TSA website but couldn't really find the answer I was looking for. I'm looking to bring back some of these delicious Vietnamese made beef jerky. Are these permitted to be brought into the US? Read ...
@OceanBeach92107 I’m not going to argue this point with you. Done…. Read More
Bringing food from Vietnam to the US by daftshadow
I'm traveling back to the US soon. I visited the TSA website but couldn't really find the answer I was looking for. I'm looking to bring back some of these delicious Vietnamese made beef jerky. Are these permitted to be brought into the US? Read ...
FDA is the controlling authority. Custom’s enforces. - @pogiwayneUSDA, not FDA - @OceanBeach92107USDA is not involved with bringing in foods from other countries. FDA - Food and Drug Administration writes the policy and in this case ... Read More
Bringing food from Vietnam to the US by daftshadow
I'm traveling back to the US soon. I visited the TSA website but couldn't really find the answer I was looking for. I'm looking to bring back some of these delicious Vietnamese made beef jerky. Are these permitted to be brought into the US? Read ...
FDA is the controlling authority. Custom’s enforces. Read More
TRC TEMPORARY RESIDENCE CARD by gerardoalbert
Dear all I’m married to a local girl here in Vietnam 🇻🇳 and I recently requested a TRC Temporary Resident Card but the government officials in charge of this told me that because I have a working permit with a working visa ...
@gerardoalbert The only problem I could think of is with his current employer. It appears that he is a pilot working for one of the airlines in Vietnam. I would check with their HR and find out if there will be a problem contractually with you ... Read More
Can anything be done to a scammer? by IamCharlie
In 2021, I used a Saigon company for a business visa, spoke to other foreigners who used his services, and they were successful. That success did not follow onto me. He did not deliver as promised. Anyway, I have been waiting for months for a ...
@Aidan in HCMC Great questions but somehow I don’t he will answer all. Read More
ASKING FOR A FRIEND by goodolboy
Is Gay marriage recognised in Vietnam & if it is would that qualify for a VEC?
@SteinNebraska A recent Supreme Court ruling makes it now illegal to issue an immigration visa. The current liberal administration is challenging but who knows. 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 ...
@tomacho I would think that it depends on the misdemeanor class. Read More
Marriage in Vietnam by Thanh6161
I’m supposed to get married in Vietnam because they would not let my fiancée into the US. After 2 years. What paperwork do I need to get married in Vietnam, I’m trying to retire there next year.
@OceanBeach92107 Thanks for the detailed information. I will post my experience later this month. 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 ...
Thanks but I’m not the OP. I haven’t had any problems getting evisa. 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 ...
@OceanBeach92107 I put my U.S. address as permanent then my address in VN below. I use my USA phone number for everything because I have worldwide roaming.It would be interesting to find out if anyone has ever used their VN address in both ... 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 ...
QPR….You are not understanding what the meaning of the statement means. Remember this is a translation from Vietnamese. Applications can be submitted from outside or inside Vietnam. Since March thousands have been submitted from within ... 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 ...
@RealPommy You applied on the evisa website? On that website the time stated is 3 working days but lately has been 5-7 days for many. The website provides contact information if you have questions/problems. Contact them. Read More
Opportunity to Change Lives as a Teacher of English in Vietnam by VanKhanh Ho
I have this idea to build an English center back in my hometown - Nghe An - 1.5 hours flight time away from Saigon. It's a poor beach village, kids study English in school but mostly grammar. So I really want to give them an opportunity to learn ...
@SteinNebraska Where did this happen? Vietnam? Read More
E-visa problems? by Kurterino
Hi all,Have you heard of people not getting an answer to their e-visa application? A friend of a friend is claiming this happened to him, so I wondered if this is something that can happen? I don’t know how smart the guy is, since he started ...
@Aidan in HCMC Probably haven’t checked or didn’t copy down the application number. Read More
E-visa problems? by Kurterino
Hi all,Have you heard of people not getting an answer to their e-visa application? A friend of a friend is claiming this happened to him, so I wondered if this is something that can happen? I don’t know how smart the guy is, since he started ...
@Kurterino Going to the VN Embassy in Bangkok will be a waste of his time. Embassies have nothing to do with evisa. Embassies fall under the Foreign Ministry. Immigration who issues the evisa falls under Vietnam Ministry of Public Security. ... 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 ...
@Aidan in HCMC I would hope that nobody would marry just to get a longer visa. Marriage is hard enough without it being a sham for a visa. Love and respect must be there. 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 ...
I see you are in Vietnam so if you don’t receive your new evisa you just exit and wait for new visa. I always apply weeks before expiration but that my way. 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 ...
Are you in Vietnam? Read More
prescription medication and international transfers by mitchellvassie
Dear all, I'm new here and would love your tips/help/feedback. I am potentially moving to Hanoi for work in January, and having done some research, I have come across 2 things that might be 'deal breakers'. 1. I have heard that ...
@mitchellvassie Yes I agree with the others that your needed medicine is available. I have had some issues getting medicine in the quantities and dosages I wanted. Even a 30 day supply was questioned. It’s because of the huge drug black ... Read More
Hom Much How Long To Get married? by mikedylan2001
How much does it cost and how long does it take to do the marriage process? Foreigner to Vietnamese .
@OceanBeach92107 You really have no manners have you.. - @mikedylan2001We all make assumptions here and OB calls them out. Is he correct or wrong, only time will tell that true story? Read More
Age limit for native English teachers by dawnbuckley
I am wondering if anyone could tell me the age limit for teaching in Vietnam? Are there any options for those over 60?If not, are there any countries in Asia that employ over 60s?Thanks!
@dawnbuckley I have seen nothing from the government concerning age limit. Schools will set their own requirements. Remember that laws concerning age discrimination are nonexistent. Advanced degrees would probably extend the age. Some ... Read More
Living in Vietnam need travel insurnace for trip home by ruthbrandish
Travelling home to UK next month can anyone advise where I can buy travel insurance for the 3 week trip. I live in Vietnam
Travelling home to UK next month can anyone advise where I can buy travel insurance for the 3 week trip. I live in Vietnam - @ruthbrandishBoth the public healthcare system and private health insurance sector in the UK have advantages and ... Read More
Transitioning to Vietnam by sfowler2760
Hello everyone! I am tired of the high costs of living in the U.S. and all the beauracy. At 63 I would like to become an expat. I have narrowed it down to Thailand and Vietnam. I have done some research on the internet as far as costs, ...
@SergGugu Things probably won’t change anytime in the near future. The time and difficulty to get married may actually weed out some who aren’t really serious. Vietnam isn’t the only country where it’s hard to open ... Read More
Masks in HCMC by Guestposter822
what's the situation with mask rules there in HCMC now ?
Most places take no notice... But today got told on a bus to wear one. Rules are "flexible" and randomly enforced - @JlgarbuttEvery time we ride the bus they enforce wearing masks for everyone. Read More
First Time Visitor Visa Questions by Guest9832
Hello!Next month I'm due to visit Vietnam for the first time to see my girlfriend. I hope to be there for just under 6 months while she waits for her next UK visa (which are all now taking 6 months!). I'd like to ask some practical information ...
@pogiwayne Thanks for taking the time to reply. Good to know that I can exit anywhere, that certainly solves one of my questions! I wonder why they bother to capture that information on the e-visa?There are people on their 5th evisa but nobody on ... Read More
First Time Visitor Visa Questions by Guest9832
Hello!Next month I'm due to visit Vietnam for the first time to see my girlfriend. I hope to be there for just under 6 months while she waits for her next UK visa (which are all now taking 6 months!). I'd like to ask some practical information ...
Paul, If you enter Vietnam on a visa exemption then you must have a onward ticket. If you enter with evisa there is no onward ticket required. There are airlines that will ask for one because they can but not required.You can exit anywhere but ... Read More