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ajairon

Serial expat

Ecuadorian expat in Vietnam

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243

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2

About me

Ecuadorian

Lives in Pleiku, Gia Lai

Speaks English, Française, Español

Registration: 01 June 2022

Occupation

I am Employed.

My expat journey

ecuadorperuthailandchinavietnam
Pleiku, Gia Lai, Vietnam

Pleiku, Gia Lai, Vietnam

Chengdu, Sichuan, China

Oct 2025 - Dec 2025

Chengdu, Sichuan, China

Chiang Mai, Thailand

Oct 2023 - Dec 2023

Chiang Mai, Thailand

Olmos, Lambayeque, Peru

Jan 2012 - Sept 2012

Olmos, Lambayeque, Peru

Guayaquil, Guayas, Ecuador

Guayaquil, Guayas, Ecuador

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Best ATM,for aud/ vnd exchange and maximum per withdrawal by MarkinNam

Hi, what has been everyone's experience in this around hcmc ?

@MarkinNam mmmm.. I'd never used Wise or similars, but I have heard the same: no fees on withdrawals or exch. rates . Just read very well the conditions because it is not only based on how many transactions, it is also about how much in a period of ... Read More

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AU Passport Renewal & VN ID Expiry - Date & Money Crunch by john10168

hi there76yo AU Age Pensioner. In VN for 7 years.i just had a life-threatening medical prob and needed two ops and six weeks in hospital. and now at home recovering, and can now just walk a little bit. but at least no bad pain ike for 6 weeks ...

@john10168 oh man, your case is so specif that even another Australian could not respond. However: the Consul obviously needs the document on his hand first, then he can issue the certificate. I cannot confirm or reject that new passports need an ... Read More

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Best ATM,for aud/ vnd exchange and maximum per withdrawal by MarkinNam

Hi, what has been everyone's experience in this around hcmc ?

@MarkinNamHello, well, let me explain how the final prices per withdrawals works: VPBank permits up to 10M vnd (about 380 usd). And surely you will hear from some expats that this bank has no fees, but in the practice it already took its commission ... Read More

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Accommodation by MarkinNam

Hi, I'm in Sai Gon now and looking around. is there any apps you recommend, preferably in English ? I have Cho Tot but would like more access. District 7 is my preferred but prices are rocketing. My friend is pushing me toward Thu Duc. I am looking ...

@MarkinNam well, if you are here just as a tourist then the screenshot of your Homestay Registration should be enough. But for other long terms you could be requested to attach the notarized copy within any request to the Minister of Foreing Affairs ... Read More

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Accommodation by MarkinNam

Hi, I'm in Sai Gon now and looking around. is there any apps you recommend, preferably in English ? I have Cho Tot but would like more access. District 7 is my preferred but prices are rocketing. My friend is pushing me toward Thu Duc. I am looking ...

@MarkinNam The homestay registration at the Police only (missing the one at the Minister of Security webapp) is still acceptable.  However, in any of both cases, you MUST have the original or notarized copy with you, specially when the landlord ... Read More

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ajairon replied to a thread
2 weeks ago
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Pre-approval application to enter Vietnam by sergefaure

I was unable to get the same QR code or 6 (maybe more)  numbers that i got from France in june (3 months ago).I tried from China, then just close to the Dong Dang border, thinking this was a carrier problem. This was not working with Viettel, ...

hello, for all readers in this thread: A good practice is to save the documents and QR's as images on the memory of the phone, and a printed copy as well. Avoid bad moments due to network services or battery 😫 Read More

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2 weeks ago
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Most common payment methods in Vietnam by Cheryl

Hello everyone, Moving to Vietnam, even simple things like paying for groceries or a coffee can feel different. In order to help fellow expats and soon-to-be expats better prepare for their daily transactions, we invite you to share your insights ...

@Rosechait Hello, please, just a question to update my experiences: I knew that you can pay with ApplePay via proximity to POS readers (the device to pay with cards in stores), but how about to scan the QR that every seller in Vietnam uses (from big ... Read More

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Most common payment methods in Vietnam by Cheryl

Hello everyone, Moving to Vietnam, even simple things like paying for groceries or a coffee can feel different. In order to help fellow expats and soon-to-be expats better prepare for their daily transactions, we invite you to share your insights ...

@Aidan in HCMC hey old man, I think you are most a MoneySaver because: My comment regardin Apps for payment was more about the total cost to extract money from your Bank Account for every single payment, this is: where is the App's headquarters ... Read More

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ajairon replied to a thread
3 weeks ago
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Apartment contracts by MarkinNam

Looking for an apartment Im being told the minimum is 6 months, is this what others have found or is 3 months possible with options to extend ? If 3 month options are available, through which agents ? ( Sai Gon )

@MarkinNam hello, lets say that, legally, you the contract can be as long you want. But, lawfully, I comprehend the landlord could reject longer periods than your visa to avoid any dealing whether you cannot back. In addition, take a glance on ... Read More

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ajairon replied to a thread
3 weeks ago
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I am thinking about living in Da Nang from January to March 2027 by Doug1964

I am looking for an ex-pat buddy who can help me through the process and is totally grounded in Da Nang or Ho Chi Minh City. What can you tell me! I would like to live comfortably for the 3 months that I will be there. I don't need a 5 star ...

@Cameron J hello, your shared experience is good indeed. just always always always in cases of apartments and houses you must ask the owner (or legal representative) whether they have the property registered for rental at the Police, and will they ... Read More

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ajairon replied to a thread
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Looking for Private/International school in Can Tho by Victor Hasting

Hi everyone. I’m currently looking for a school where I can send my children (year 6 and year 10) to learn both Vietnamese and English. I’ve noticed some schools like Vaschools, Pacific College, Peace International School and the ...

@Victor Hasting hello, in your initial post you mentioned your worries about how expensive the international schools are. At the end, how much was the cost in the scools your children studied? Thanks in advance Read More

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ajairon replied to a thread
3 weeks ago
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Most common payment methods in Vietnam by Cheryl

Hello everyone, Moving to Vietnam, even simple things like paying for groceries or a coffee can feel different. In order to help fellow expats and soon-to-be expats better prepare for their daily transactions, we invite you to share your insights ...

hello. Withdrawing money from ATM is as any other ATM in the world and as far as your card is permitted to do (amounts, frequency, fees, etc) POS/Card readers are available in stores sized as the biggest pharmacies. However, taxis, fruit sellers in ... Read More

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ajairon replied to a thread
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New to Vietnam – Exploring Work Opportunities & Expat Life by Navithutupally

Hi everyone! 😊I’m Navi from India, and I’m currently exploring the possibility of moving to Vietnam for work. I have an MSc in Digital Health and several years of experience in healthcare, including healthcare administration, ...

@Navithutupally Hello Navi, and welcome to the forum. Is your Bachelor degree in Medicine or Computer Science? Sorry if I don't recognize the scopes of your profession. If you can apply for Computer/Technology Sciences jobs you will have some ... Read More

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ATMs accept Visa prepaid/Electron cards? by It2VN

Are Visa prepaid Electron cards generally accepted for withdrawals at ATMs at VN's larger banks?Looking to order a new card from my European bank. I can get its extra-Euro fees waived so only need to consider the VN banks' commissions. Am thinking ...

@It2VN Hello.  You might ask the issuer of the card and ensure that its activated for being used beyond the European Union. Also ask for any limits (cash advance, payment limits, etc).  Then any ATM, POS  or e-Wallet in the world with ... Read More

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I am thinking about living in Da Nang from January to March 2027 by Doug1964

I am looking for an ex-pat buddy who can help me through the process and is totally grounded in Da Nang or Ho Chi Minh City. What can you tell me! I would like to live comfortably for the 3 months that I will be there. I don't need a 5 star ...

@Rahj_Devon hello, and yes, that was exactly what I meant, bring your driver license and get a vietnamese one for the time of your visa, or your Residence Card or your passport or your driver license nearest expire date. Now, why did i say 100usd ... Read More