brianAFSER73
American looking for information about Vietnam
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Registration: 02 July 2022
House rental(not apartment)
ii have been told as a foreigner renting house from individual owner requiring them to register as a business like an Airbnb with fire suppressing protocols. Thus some owner would opt out from renting to foreigner. Would having a TRC or PRC solve ... Read More
Verifying Identity in Vietnam for Banks, Government Portals? by mtgmike
I'm a U.S. Citizen. for more than a decade I've had no trouble verifying my ID and getting into my accounts and portals for government things like the IRS or my bank. Now with AI, I don't know how to do it anymore.I tried using ID Me today to get ...
@mtgmike Sorry to hear Have you try the magicjack.com phone . It works on your phone by downloading the app from their website or Apple all store. You can make and receive call to /from the states. Subscribe and cost, i think around $49 yearly. Good ... Read More
Please explain : Driving and rental by callaway4000
I watch many youtube videos of Vloggers in Vietnam and have two questions I don't see covered. What is the situation to drive and rent a scooter? I just read for Canadians the International Drivers license is not accepted? It is in Thailand. But it ...
@callaway4000 Any one can operate an under 90cc motorbike without a license. As for safe deposit box depends on the quality of your hotel or apartment, the under 500k vnđ hotel might not have the safe avail. You can keep your important document ... Read More
Managing meals in Vietnam by Cheryl
Hello everyone, Managing meals day-to-day can sometimes be a real mental challenge, even more so when you land in a new environment, with different schedules, habits or ingredients. How do you manage your meal routine as an expat in Vietnam? We ...
@Cheryl Meals regiments depends on one living accommodation. Out of backpacker, homestay, hotels or an Airbnb with kitchennet makes a difference in whether one’s meal is prepared by self of by others . Read More
Real Estate Prices in Vietnam by MikeTVN
Why is real estate so expensive in Vietnam relative to income level. Average monthly income in VN is about 1/25th ($148 vs $3,714) of the US and yet real estate prices are fairly equal to the US when you consider the same amount of land. That makes ...
@SteinNebraska Hi stein, I am interested in investing for moving there. The price you quoted 50k in vnd I assume seem like a bargain. What is the name of the city province, or area ?, Tks Read More
Changes with Grab by GuestPoster713
Hi All, In the last few weeks I've noticed the Grab app stopped accepting any of my credit cards for payment, and now it appears I need to use an ATM card to load my account. My current US-based ATM card is evidently not supported. Is anyone ...
@GuestPoster713 I haven’t let any overseas merchant captured my credit card data let alone debit card. But most rides in the city are short cost in the range of a few 18-40k vnđ why bother to pay by credit card for a couple bucks fares, ... 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 ...
@Guestposter655 Interested in knowing how to lock/unlock a visa debit card. Haven’t tried that before. Tks Read More
Banks with the largest ATM Withdrawal Limits by GuestPoster2469
Can somebody please tell me which banks offer the highest ATM withdrawal amount (so I can cut down on fees)? My understanding is that the fees I will be charged if I take money out from an overseas debit card are the local bank's ATM fee, a margin ...
@OceanBeach92107 OB92107, what is the name of the 3 US banks that would provide those services. I currently have Citi bank and well Fargo. Tks Read More
Permanent Residency For Viet Kieu In Vietnam by VNdw7
Hi there, I'm hoping a US expat in Vietnam can help advise. My 90yr mom is Vietnamese but a US citizen from 1967 as she married my dad -an American GI. When my dad passed due to cancer in 2019 she went to VN on 5 yr visa to stay in her homeland as ...
@brianAFSER73 While on this subject . Can a Vietnamese citizen of south viet nam before the war end left for the US to attend school, stayed and became a naturalized US citizen who now wishes to return and retire in viet nam still retain his/her ... Read More
Permanent Residency For Viet Kieu In Vietnam by VNdw7
Hi there, I'm hoping a US expat in Vietnam can help advise. My 90yr mom is Vietnamese but a US citizen from 1967 as she married my dad -an American GI. When my dad passed due to cancer in 2019 she went to VN on 5 yr visa to stay in her homeland as ...
@OceanBeach92107 Sound like this dude, the op isn’t too interested in researching further into the new immigration info web links you posted here. He should know all about these difficulties before sending his 90 yrs mom going to vn to live ... Read More
Airports WIFI by brianAFSER73
puzzling. ? Wifi is avail able in most airports nowaday
@Cherylsorry Cheryl, hadn’t come up to the forum much. Sorry for my late reply. So I noticed wifi subject was mentioned in an earlier post and thought the question was whether wifi was available at airports in viet nam or not.. Read More
Airports WIFI
puzzling. ? Wifi is avail able in most airports nowaday Read More
Understanding e-Visa Runs by Perseus
I’m hoping I can borrow on your experience here. I’m presently on a visa run, it was my first time trying it through the Moc Bai land gate instead of the airport. After leaving Vietnam I applied for an e-Visa, only to be told (twice) ...
@Aidan in HCMC Howdy Aiden, I thought I butt in for a question on border run for visa renewal from hcmc. First, do you have some information on border run service from district in hcmc. 2. How long is the turn around time for reentry to vn. Is ... Read More
What are Vietnamese workers like as people? by Rudi2255477
Hello,I am planning to open a small factory in the Asian region and would like to learn more about what Vietnamese people are like.How do they generally behave or perform as workers?In comparison to Chinese workers, what are the main differences in ...
@Rudi2255477depends on what you kind of factory you plan to open. Electronics one you might attract the educated smart employees types, if you open a cement making factory you get the laborers to that trade. The gist is you can’t generalize ... Read More
Travel abroad with a VN spouse to a third-country. by Dannyroc3
Any answer to this question would be complicated and probably amount to "it depends,"However, let me ask.If a US citizen is married to a foreign spouse and wants to travel to a third country, will the non-American seeking a visa, have their ...
for expat holding u.s visa, and currently in VN. do you need a visa to travel to Thailand or any other S.E Asian countries. I am aware a VN passport holder does not need a visa to go there. 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 ...
@OceanBeach92107come on, technically yes, but it is a fairly common practice in viet nam and the gov knows its existenceSome expats I know are master at these and know where the trading houses are in Ha Noi and saigon 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 ...
@tunnelrat69 Reading through these threads, it appears you all pretty much ruling out using u.s currency in viet Nam or wherever, instead relying on Schwab account for living expenses while there. But wouldn’t you miss out on the exchange rate ... Read More
How to keep your things safe in an Airbnb or apartment by Vietnamkid
Hi, This may be naive or plain stupid, but I'm gonna ask anyways. :) I will be traveling with my laptop, camera, etc. I've always stayed at hotels in Vietnam and would leave my laptop with the receptionist when out. I am considering ...
@Vietnamkid This thread is a few years old, not sure if he still follow this forum but want to ask what is the meaning of “Mien Thi Thuc” mentioned in his comments. Just curious. Read More
Signing A House Or Apartment Lease On A Tourist Visa by OceanBeach92107
It's definitely legal for someone on a tourist visa to sign a legal rental agreement which is longer than the duration of their visa. it's basically up to the landlord as to whether they want to rent to you IF you are willing to comply with their ...
I had a nightmarish experience with the local security police due to the landlord in whom I rented a private house, Apparently he didn’t file the proper proper paperwork with the district security police, but only with the precinct one. So the ... Read More
Is renting out Airbnb legal as a foreigner in Vietnam? by agathacindy
Hallo me (Indonesian) and my husband (German) will move to Quy Nhon because of my husbands work next year. So I am happy to read in here that there are group of expats living there :) Right now I am still searching of work possibilities, what could ...
Don’t know much about QN. It’s a provincial capital so it’s not as developed as like nha trang, à tourists spot. Your being an architect, you should be able to work online, drawing your project design blueprint and transmit ... Read More
Vn retirement: healthcare, senior care
Since this thread has some retiree expat who might shed some light on the issue of healthcare and senior center similar to that in the states if there is even such a thing available in vn I.e senior or retirement homes type complex. As for ... Read More
Moving to Vietnam with personal belongings by Kiteflyer
Hi,I have read some alarming messages here saying that used goods can't be imported. Surely there must be an exception for persons who are moving to the country because they are married with a Vietnamese woman. I am not leaving behind an address and ...
@devarj57 Add to this commenter. This is probably the reliable way to ship anything to vn since these freight forwarders have established channels in vn. Think the cost is around 2.30 usd per pound. Another option is by paying extra for overweight ... Read More
First solo trip to Hanoi, VN by muhdnzn
Hello Expat's, I am planning a solo trip to Hanoi and this is my first ever solo trip to anywhere, so obviously I am little nervous, at same time I am excited and I am all in for this trip. Do anyone have tips for me for a better experience and ...
first solo out of country can be daunting. But you probably already are an adventurous soull else you won’t contemplate a solo trip, in that spirit. I would arrange lodging through online sites like Agoda or others, granted you already have ... Read More
Hello from Da Nang – New Expat on the Block! by Alex Chiok
Hi everyone, I'm Alex, a recent addition to the vibrant Da Nang expat community, originally from Malaysia. Having lived here for about a year, I've fallen in love with the city's dynamic culture, delicious food, and welcoming people. I'm here not ...
Sounds like you need to place your advert in the classified section of this forum and not here. Good luck on your endeavors. Read More
Vietnamese Citizenship by descent advice by lamadoo
Hi guys, Does anyone have experience applying for a dual citizenship as an Australian? Both my parents were born in Vietnam and fled to Australia by boat during the Vietnam War. They do not have their Vietnamese birth certificate as it was ...
@THIGVinteresting comment here, @THIGVFirstly what advantages of having a vn citizenship other than not having to have visa to enter vn. ? secondly, to @Thigv point if you enter vn via vn passport you might loose your resident country consular ... Read More
International automobile driver license
Does any expat here have an international driver license. can you relate how to go about getting one? does vn accept these licenses.? and would you even recommend to drive there. Read More
Hey HCMC Expats ! I'm looking for tennis partners in Thao Dien . by Digital nomad Vietnam
Hi tennis players, I just arrived in HCMC and I'm going to live in D2 Thao dien near the Vincom mega mall. I'm looking for tennis partners in the neighbourhood. I started playing tennis regularly two years ago and I wouldn't want to ...
Look like this is an old post. but am interested in join up with whoever can play in hcmc or in da nang. give me a pm here. preferably 3-4.5 level Read More
Ambien and Cialis by john gord
Can I get generic Ambien (Zolpidem) and generic Cialis (Tadalafil) over the counter in Vietnam? If so, what is the approximate cost for 20mg generic Cialis and 10mg generic Ambien?
@OceanBeach92107either a troll or or he has idle time to kill Read More
Mobile phone plans in Vietnam by Cheryl
Hello everyone, Staying connected while living in Vietnam remains a priority for expats, especially when choosing a mobile operator or to understand the local specificities of mobile plans. Here some elements to consider: How to choose ...
@Dannyroc3not familiar with tello. can somebody give a little more detail i.e cost, contract? i have been using magic jack phone. it only can make/receive call to/from the u.s for just 45$usd Read More
Ambien and Cialis by john gord
Can I get generic Ambien (Zolpidem) and generic Cialis (Tadalafil) over the counter in Vietnam? If so, what is the approximate cost for 20mg generic Cialis and 10mg generic Ambien?
@john gordi just scan through this thread on the question of sleep apnia and ED and can’t help being amused by how some seemed to be onerous and argumentative, folks on here are usually cordial and helpful. what give? Read More
Moving to Rach Gia by StephanieDunne
Hello fellow expats!I'll be moving to Rach Gia from the US for a 2 year expat assignment with my company. I love the Vietnamese culture and I'm very excited about the new opportunity, but based on my research it sounds like there aren't many other ...
White fetish might be an overboard assessment and also condescending. It’s not the same as white male fetish toward Asian female. it might be correct to assume that vnmese ppl generalize and perceive that foreigners, especially european or ... Read More
Can I take a wooden sword into vietnam? by Shun799822
Hello I am having to move to Vietnam Ho Chi Minh City in a month and I currently have an antique sword with a wooden blade in my possession that I have to take with me. I have checked Vietnam airlines and they said its okay in checked luggage, ...
i similarly am taking a wooden bow and arrow (it's a wall decor item now in the tribal area of viet nam northwest region) into the u.s. would there be an issue of getting through check luggage? does anyone here have experience in this area.? Read More
Taking pet dog on Vietnam train by GuestPoster115
Any one has experienced travel on Vietnam train with pet dog? I have looked up the regulation (in Vietnamese) about passenger transportation, baggage, how to send on national rail... http://www.dsvn.vn/images/1_QuyDinhVanChuyen.pdf Article 23 4e ...
@GuestPoster115viet nam, among others, is not a dog as a pet culture. so bringing pets into a sleeper cabin with other passengers might be jarring for locals who might be cabin mates (if they are westerners it might not be an issue) Read More
Paxolovid for COVID
can you get paxlovid a medication for covid in vn. Is it even available there? Tks Read More
MAX HATTER INTERNATIONAL IN VN
years ago i went on a weekend field trip excursion in sg with a friend who is a regular member of the above travel/social club call by the name "max hatter" or mad hatter, or somesuch. i believe it is a UK base group for expat in vn. it used to be ... Read More
traveller check by brianAFSER73
does anyone still use traveller check while overseas. do local viet bank honor them. just curious, rather than carrying cash, lest it stolen or lost.
@gobotyour comment and suggetion on opening a schwab account is wise, and practical. thank you. Read More
traveller check by brianAFSER73
does anyone still use traveller check while overseas. do local viet bank honor them. just curious, rather than carrying cash, lest it stolen or lost.
@Aidan in HCMCif you do mutiple withdrawals. atm fee, currency exch rate fee would be a killer. for an exended stay, what's the best option to access your cash in your home country bank. i saw some early thread, but they all seemed ... Read More
traveller check
does anyone still use traveller check while overseas. do local viet bank honor them. just curious, rather than carrying cash, lest it stolen or lost. Read More
liquor as gift to friend in vn by brianAFSER73
is it better to bringing liquor bottle as gift to vn or is it better or cheaper to purchase at airport duty free shop upon arrival.
another word a bottle cognac, whiskey, or rum is about the same price at airport duty free shop, as in the states. Read More
liquor as gift to friend in vn
is it better to bringing liquor bottle as gift to vn or is it better or cheaper to purchase at airport duty free shop upon arrival. Read More
New Foreign English Teachers Requirements Decision 4159/QD-BGDDT by Aidan in HCMC
Aspiring English teachers to Vietnam, take note.As of Dec6th/2023, new regulations regarding foreigner's eligibility to teach English in Vietnam.Applies to native speakers (English language) with a college degree or higher, foreigners with a college ...
@jayrozzetti23are they going to raise the below minimum wage for these teachers if one has to go through all that hassle. is this in lieu of the current TESOL, TEFL. accreditation. Read More
TENNIS ANYONE
i am gonna bring along my tennis gear to vn for an extended visit. will be cities hopping while in country, mainly hn, hcm, da nang. maybe to the highland in da lat etc. so looking to find tennis clubs and hitting partners. any sport enthusiast ... Read More
Phú quốc New Years Eve and ?Tet holiday by Aisling Murphy
I’ve seen many old posts and when travelling Vietnam in 2022, was told about Phụ Quoc hosting New Years Eve festivals/ beach parties? I can’t find any info on it for 2023/24, maybe it’s kept more hush? Can anyone ...
@Malcolmleitrimmalcom, it is true TET is a family gathering much like thanksgiving and christmas holiday in the states, commercial activities i.e some restaurants don't open back up until the 5th-6th day of the lunar new year. however, leading up to ... Read More
Phú quốc New Years Eve and ?Tet holiday by Aisling Murphy
I’ve seen many old posts and when travelling Vietnam in 2022, was told about Phụ Quoc hosting New Years Eve festivals/ beach parties? I can’t find any info on it for 2023/24, maybe it’s kept more hush? Can anyone ...
TET celebration outside of viet nam are countries that share a chinese culture such as taiwan, singapore, hongkong, mainland china. japan and korea might have observed lunar new year back in 17th-18th century, but they gradually obpt to go with ... Read More
Vietnam Visa Exemption for 25 Countries by OceanBeach92107
A list of the 25 countries (passport holders) that qualify for various lengths of Visa-free entry into Vietnam: This is not the same as a 5 year Visa Exemption Certificate - VEC (allowing 6 months permission to remain) or the 30 day visa-free entry ...
@Aidan in HCMCvisa requiremednt is a source of country's revenue as well, other than the standard entry/exit control. Read More
Videos of teaching by DylanG
is there any good videos of people teaching in Vietnam, id honestly just love to see how people go about this, i still can't comprehend teaching someone who doesn't understand any English to speak English, do they use translators or ...
@Nami like your profile name. "nam" like old vn vet referring to their tour in vn "nam"_anyway. your response to buenz is very informative, and i find it helpful in my case. i had been thinking of going to retire early and to keep from boredom by ... Read More
Your neighbours in Vietnam by Cheryl
Hello everyone, When you move in Vietnam, relationships with your neighbours can play a vital role in your well-being and integration. Share your experiences of the interactions and routines that punctuate your daily life in Vietnam: Tell us ...
@OceanBeach92107OB, i agree. having a bad neighbor experience is an individual case, as it could be anywhere in the world. maybe the commenter might try to understand the country culture and custom before moing to live there, would help, even ... Read More
Covid status
i plan on visiting the country in time for Tet holiday, since government authorities here and elsewhere are no longer give updates such as covid dashboard as before. what is the covid situation there in sg, and hn.? can you get the latest covid ... Read More
Best Banks For Resident Expats cf Agribank Problems by john10168
i am sure this is a frequent topic, but in searches, i am getting results that are almost ten years old; and in any case, this is a topic where the answers and experiences change.Up to recently, while i had a working AU debit card for all my daily ...
@john10168what is AU. ? someone commenred on here TIMO coild get expat account there. Read More
Required USA Medicare payments.... by Jeff-FL
If you are age 65+, an expat from the USA, and living permanently (more-or-less, TRC) in Vietnam with your spouse, -- do you still buy the required Medicare insurance? I'm 62 and planning, and it's my understanding that if we do NOT buy the minimum, ...
health insurance need while living overseas. how do you expat handle your health insurance need while being in vn. how do you prep for major med emergency while in vn. tks 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: ...
@tunnelrat69while on this SSA thread, can anyone comment on medical benefits part A&B the question is do you continue paying for med. part B even though you live off shore or can you opt out of paying for part B. Read More
Preparing for the possible event of death while in Vietnam? by mojoyote
I would welcome any information or being pointed to a good source information about this. I am thinking of cashing in my life insurance policy as a sort of 'safety net' for myself. I have no dependents at the moment, and I am 53 years old. I ...
@mikeymacbravo. it's morbid but it help to be prepared. Read More
Opening a local bank account in Vietnam by brianAFSER73
can anyone on this forum has experience of openning a local bank account. i am told the deposit fund would need to be explained how the fund was obtained. otherwise. you won't be able to access the fund. 2nd question, is it better to have an account ...
@jayrozzetti23nope, but judging from the other post, folks had tried multiple banks in vn without success, with only one off-brand bank TIMO seemed to be accepting expat banking need. Read More
Opening a local bank account in Vietnam by brianAFSER73
can anyone on this forum has experience of openning a local bank account. i am told the deposit fund would need to be explained how the fund was obtained. otherwise. you won't be able to access the fund. 2nd question, is it better to have an account ...
@jrharveythe question is can we use our foreign bank account to do QR code transaction there in vn. do western bank provide this capability to use in overseas. if so it's much simpler to not deal with local banks. QR transaction isn't widely ... Read More
Opening a local bank account in Vietnam by brianAFSER73
can anyone on this forum has experience of openning a local bank account. i am told the deposit fund would need to be explained how the fund was obtained. otherwise. you won't be able to access the fund. 2nd question, is it better to have an account ...
@jrharveytaking early retirement. i hold a 5 yrs tourist visa. the plan is go hang out, travel through the country. i got plenty of interest to keep me occupied like tennis and golf, still have not found any group of expat for playing partner. then ... Read More
Opening a local bank account in Vietnam by brianAFSER73
can anyone on this forum has experience of openning a local bank account. i am told the deposit fund would need to be explained how the fund was obtained. otherwise. you won't be able to access the fund. 2nd question, is it better to have an account ...
@jrharveytimo? is that a bank. never have seen their location. yeah, some of the locals i know go about cashless, being they can make payment through QR code transfer. seem that is the way to go. but got to have a local account for that. i did have ... Read More
What do people do when they retire in VN?
can anyone on this forum has experience of openning a local bank account. i am told the deposit fund would need to be explained how the fund was obtained. otherwise. you won't be able to access the fund. 2nd question, is it better to have an account ... 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 ...
@redislandarvolunteering is a super idea to make new friend with locals outside of the expat commu. Read More
TESOL teaching by brianAFSER73
just to bounce it off you folks who might be teaching there. i have no luck, zero interest from schools i had sent in my vitales for teaching position there. besides the bona fide brittish, canadian, and american expat teachers. i have read and had ...
@OceanBeach92107i think we might have had some conversation previously, and i should be able to recognize your apparent sarcasm, either way still, i am thick skin, i can take a joke. btw, on a lighter note, years ago i was invited on a weekend ... Read More
TESOL teaching by brianAFSER73
just to bounce it off you folks who might be teaching there. i have no luck, zero interest from schools i had sent in my vitales for teaching position there. besides the bona fide brittish, canadian, and american expat teachers. i have read and had ...
@THIGVTHIGV, i got folks still in DN, and QT province, but i am not expecting much help from them. you had mentioned about a couple of teachers at your center 1 was a michigan state grad. sound like the owner is more open minded, what is your center ... Read More
TESOL teaching by brianAFSER73
just to bounce it off you folks who might be teaching there. i have no luck, zero interest from schools i had sent in my vitales for teaching position there. besides the bona fide brittish, canadian, and american expat teachers. i have read and had ...
@THIGVthank you THIGV. very informative information on the lucrative english teaching business in viet nam and asia in general. it's jarring to hear that vietnamese folks are bias against teacher whose ancestry is vietnamese, despite these teachers ... Read More
TESOL teaching by brianAFSER73
just to bounce it off you folks who might be teaching there. i have no luck, zero interest from schools i had sent in my vitales for teaching position there. besides the bona fide brittish, canadian, and american expat teachers. i have read and had ...
@OceanBeach92107thanks oceanbeach. as for the forum user name. i have been trying to search and reconnect with long lost members of my foreign exchange student buddies from long ago, hoping expat active in this forum might recognize me by that user ... Read More
TESOL teaching by brianAFSER73
just to bounce it off you folks who might be teaching there. i have no luck, zero interest from schools i had sent in my vitales for teaching position there. besides the bona fide brittish, canadian, and american expat teachers. i have read and had ...
@OceanBeach92107Gee, grammar police. cut me some slack. i am on my mobile phone tiny keyboard, where my finger straddle over 3 key strokes. btw, oceanbeach, HAVE not has ( that's for 3rd person singular pronoun) proper grammar, native speaker, you ... Read More
TESOL teaching by brianAFSER73
just to bounce it off you folks who might be teaching there. i have no luck, zero interest from schools i had sent in my vitales for teaching position there. besides the bona fide brittish, canadian, and american expat teachers. i have read and had ...
@markbrunshey mark, thanks for the comment. i too had ESL teaching experience here in the state, beside college grad level degree. do school there use a specific textbook. that is even better for prospective teacher to teach base on existing ... Read More
TESOL teaching by brianAFSER73
just to bounce it off you folks who might be teaching there. i have no luck, zero interest from schools i had sent in my vitales for teaching position there. besides the bona fide brittish, canadian, and american expat teachers. i have read and had ...
@THIGVhi there, THIGV. thank you for your comment and suggestion. i didn't know there was any negative sentiment coming from school HR toward prospective English teaching job applicant whose ethnicity might be vietnamese american. i thought they ... Read More
TESOL teaching by brianAFSER73
just to bounce it off you folks who might be teaching there. i have no luck, zero interest from schools i had sent in my vitales for teaching position there. besides the bona fide brittish, canadian, and american expat teachers. i have read and had ...
@markbruns hey, tks mark. welk my work background was in the business prifessional. did taught ESL at community center to newly arrived immigrants but not much formal accredited curriculum based program. i didn't think schools in vn would want that ... Read More
TESOL teaching
just to bounce it off you folks who might be teaching there. i have no luck, zero interest from schools i had sent in my vitales for teaching position there. besides the bona fide brittish, canadian, and american expat teachers. i have read and had ... Read More
Adapting to the pace of life in Vietnam by Cheryl
Hello everyone, When you move to Vietnam, you may find that the pace of life is different from what you're used to. Shop opening times, working hours, sleep cycles and variations in sunlight can all have an effect on your life in Vietnam as an ...
@ronlafaveglad to hear similar observation as mine. traffic kaw is fairly universal. automobile operators and most scooter rider all require license in vn. so it's baffling why most basic traffic laws are ignored such as ROW yielding. Read More
Expat tax consultant by vastberaden
US guy here looking for recommendations for a US tax consultant based in HCMC.Thanks
if yout tax liability isn't cumbersome try turbo tax (can download from their online portal) you don't need a bean counter for simple return. Read More
They don't have file cabinets here by ChoculaD
I need a file cabinet that can take hanging file folders. They don’t seem to have that here. When I look for file cabinets I mostly get results like ...
most home and office furnitures in VN are made by hand. you have it made at the cabinet and lumber yards. that is your best bet. Read More
Moving to Vietnam temporarily by Eile
Hi all expatriates My name is Eileen and I have taught ESL in the North of Vietnam and it was a wonderful experience one that is edged in my memory for ever. I have booked accommodation and n Da Nang resort for one month and will see how things go ...
elie. you mentioned you had a blast teaching ESL in ha noi. i am too interested to move to the ha noi area . i do hold a TESOL license to teach, am currently in the U.S. i am also bilingual in english and vietnanese. do you have any school and ... Read More
Moving to Vietnam temporarily by Eile
Hi all expatriates My name is Eileen and I have taught ESL in the North of Vietnam and it was a wonderful experience one that is edged in my memory for ever. I have booked accommodation and n Da Nang resort for one month and will see how things go ...
@Eilehi eileen. i guess i might be able to let you in on dn. dn has of course, the beaches, great seafoods, street food of all kind featuring central vn dishes like mì quảng, cơm gà. etc. then there is the expat ... Read More
Secure your financial assets as an expat in Vietnam by Cheryl
Hello everyone, As we navigate the exciting world of living and working in Vietnam, it's essential to make informed decisions about our financial future. We’d love to hear about the different investment options available for expats: how ...
@MyGuess valuable info on LSOF and the inter bank account transaction. very helpful. Read More
The importance of local language in Vietnam by Cheryl
Hey everyone, As an expat, language questions often arise due to the need to communicate effectively in a new country. We’re curious to read your experiences with learning and using the local language in Vietnam. Here are some questions to get ...
@goodolboylucky she didn't give you dry banana leaves for toilet paper, that was used before paper became avail for toilletry funny stuff. Read More
Save Vietnams Wildlife by goodolboy
Dont know if anyone is interested, but this is a Vietnamese ran charity specializing in the rescue & if possible re introduction to the wild of Pangolin's. Seen lots of stuff on Nat Geo about the plight of African Pangolin being wiped out to ...
@goodolboy don't know about pangoline scale powder stuff but tongkat ali works. so stay off pangolin and reach for tongkat ali. 🦡🦡 Read More
Threatened by the mother of my baby by Emerald Bay77554
I dated a Vietnamese woman for a year. We got pregnant and she is due next month. She wants me to marry her but I told her I do not want to get married. She says I can come see the baby after the birth but then she said if I come, and she ...
i commend the fellow for wanting to have a relationship with the child. some dudes knock up girls and just walk away, leaving the girls having to clean up after his mess. in situation like his. if he man up, he might consider these:1. find the best ... Read More
New members of the Vietnam forum, introduce yourselves here - 2023 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Vietnam forum? Don't know how to start? This thread is for you ;) We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your expat story if you are already living in the country, or to tell us more on your ...
@MatteoSuc oh forgit to mention. there are many tennis centers in saigon, but these are normally locals who play there. maybe. others here cam direct you to tennis clubs where there might be expats players. Read More
New members of the Vietnam forum, introduce yourselves here - 2023 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Vietnam forum? Don't know how to start? This thread is for you ;) We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your expat story if you are already living in the country, or to tell us more on your ...
@MatteoSuc welcome to vn. for tennis try the okd french cercle sportif on 55B Nguyễn Thị Minh Khai. it's now called trung tam thanh nien va the thao. depend on your skill level, you can join a local league. or just hitting around. ... Read More
Female Expats Married To Vietnamese Men by OceanBeach92107
Our conversations often overlook the fact that there are female foreigners living in Vietnam (not referring to tourists).Our new neighbors here in Hội An are a Vietnamese man and an American woman.I'm looking forward to getting to know them ...
@SteinNebraska the majority of western female who come to asia and vietnam are usually tourist, their stay is short term before moving on to other tourist spot. unlike their male counterparts. these women don't search or look for asian or vietnamese ... Read More
Female Expats Married To Vietnamese Men by OceanBeach92107
Our conversations often overlook the fact that there are female foreigners living in Vietnam (not referring to tourists).Our new neighbors here in Hội An are a Vietnamese man and an American woman.I'm looking forward to getting to know them ...
@Aidan in HCMC firstly, why there is even a thread about interracial dating and marriage. it is a controversial subject as it is. on what basis or data set you based your premises on, that a certain racial female group wouldn't be interested in ... Read More
Female Expats Married To Vietnamese Men
@colinoscapee firstly, why there is even a thread about interracial dating and marriage. it is a controversial subject as it is. on what basis or data set you based your premises on, that a certain racial female group wouldn't be interested in ... Read More
Female Expats Married To Vietnamese Men by OceanBeach92107
Our conversations often overlook the fact that there are female foreigners living in Vietnam (not referring to tourists).Our new neighbors here in Hội An are a Vietnamese man and an American woman.I'm looking forward to getting to know them ...
i read some comments on this thread, but couldn't help assumming most on here are westerners i.e european stock. it appears most still haven't shed off the prejudices and stereotyping of people in their home country before coming to live in viet ... Read More
Married foreigner wants to buy condo by Guest7823
Hello, I'm an American citizen married to a Vietnamese citizen. I wish to buy a condominium in my name only as my wife already owns our home. Can I do this or does her name have to be on the property also
i wonder how authorative are these comments on this thread. unless vietnamese law of property changes, but i thought a foreigner can not obtain the "red book" or sổ đỏ., like a deed. designating ownership. can somebody have more ... Read More
Opening a bank account by williamherron13
We send money from the US to my wife's sister in Vietnam regularly and visit every year or so. Use a service located here that charges a reasonable fee and delivers to her doorstep within 24 hours. I wonder if we opened a joint account ...
i might have posted this. but i withdraw from my citumi bank account thriugh their atm kiosh at theur branches in vn. the only thing is citibank only have branches in hn and sg. so the schwab rout might be a better option. have anyone tried HSBC ... Read More
Opening a bank account by williamherron13
We send money from the US to my wife's sister in Vietnam regularly and visit every year or so. Use a service located here that charges a reasonable fee and delivers to her doorstep within 24 hours. I wonder if we opened a joint account ...
@OceanBeach92107 your optoon sounds like the best on this thread. i usually do atm withdrawal from my u.s citui bank acciunt through theur ATM kiosh inside their citi bank branches in vn. there is a currency exchange conversion fee. but swab sound ... Read More
Opening a bank account by williamherron13
We send money from the US to my wife's sister in Vietnam regularly and visit every year or so. Use a service located here that charges a reasonable fee and delivers to her doorstep within 24 hours. I wonder if we opened a joint account ...
@markbruns didn't know wells fargo express have branch in vn. did you verify? Read More
Quiet coastal town in VN? by narcrepellant2525
Is there any quiet coastal town in VN without gazillion cars and scooters running 24/7? Something like size of 40-50.000 ?
@brian h hoang cheryl, i was replying to the other commenter about needing a local to assist. i might get carried away in describing it. but the point was i didn't want the other to get the idea that it is risky to travel alone. that's why some ... Read More
Tet "lucky money" advice by zeubie
Hi there, I have been in Vietnam for the past few weeks and currently staying in a guesthouse I booked through Airbnb. I have been at this guesthouse for the past 2-3 weeks now and will be staying here over the Tet holiday. The young couple who ...
stick with the $2 bills. Read More
Quiet coastal town in VN? by narcrepellant2525
Is there any quiet coastal town in VN without gazillion cars and scooters running 24/7? Something like size of 40-50.000 ?
***, for you to survive. unless you are about getting into an assisted living. if you an adventurous traveller, abd travel solo, like other commenters on here, take the local bus, ride up the coast. skip the taxi option, they sock it to you. from ... Read More
Christmas holiday in Viet nam
do any expat plan to have holiday meal or tree lighting in the old french quarter, ha noi area. ? Read More
spending holiday in viet nam
Just to let everyone know this post has been combined with this thread. Read More