MartinLe
Norwegian expat in Vietnam
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Registration: 23 February 2023
Off Topic Posts - Whats on your mind? by SimCityAT
This thread is for everything Off-topic..........[img align=C]https://www.askideas.com/media/13/Burning-Whats-Up-Gif-Picture.gif[/img]
@goodolboyBeing 80, I wholeheartedly agree.Following the philosophy ofDie with Zero presents a startling new and provocative philosophy as well as practical guide on how to get the most out of your money—and out of your life. It’s ... Read More
Problems with Vietnamese e-visa by kilgor77
Hi,About 2 weeks ago I received my Vietnamese visa. On attempting to fly to Vietnam, an error in my date of birth was spotted and I was denied boarding. Surely this was not my mistake as I had to enter the correct date when checking my application ...
Dealing with the VN immigration is a royal pain.I applied, was denied visa and they kept my 60 USD.Denied due to a crooked agency TJ Travel didn't do the job and scammed me for 12 Mill Dong.TJ ended up in jail and my still be there. But my 60 USD ... Read More
Planning to move to Da Nang by jwdtpe
I'm an elderly American retired professor and plan to move to Da Nang soon, to retire. I've done lots of research in many ways, but I'd still like to chat in general with some of you who live there now. Thank you, John
@jwdtpe Hi JohnI am also old (80) and retired.Moved to Nha Trang some 500 kms further South.I did that in 2019.Got married to a local last year.I've been a computer teacher for some 40 years.Now, I teach English pro bona. Students, 14-66, pay ... 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 ...
@Eile The biggest problem is the visa issue. Getting more than 30 days is almost impossible. Many of my friends have left Vietnam permanently for this reason. 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 ...
@Aidan in HCMC Had the same problem. It is due to the fact that the names comes from the agencies in the Western fashion, but the airlines software cannot handle it.On airline even charged me 5USD so they could fix their own problem.VjietJet Aiir 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 ...
@narcrepellant2525 Immigration does not answer emails nor telephones. 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 ...
@OceanBeach92107 Correct. I paid here.I think it is legit. 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 This was an online transaction to foreigners@immigration.gov.vnOfficial web site. 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 ...
@yashyanthi Good to hear. I paid 60 US online. They refused my visa and did not return my money.That after 12 reminder mails. Rotten service if yo ask me. Read More
Custom delay for over a month by Ccammeo
Has anyone experienced this before? I have a clock shipped from the Us (using DHL) and it has arrived at Vietnam on 30rd Jan. However it is March 19th now and I have not been contacted for VAT and get no update about the package.Is this weird?
@Ccammeo No. I sent registered mail that is traceable to Norway on March 1st. It hasn't arrived yet today, March 19th. It is not uncommon. It left VN the 1st after taking 5 days from Nha Trang to SGN. Read More
Moving to Vietnam For A Few Years - Would Like Some Guidance by FW850
Hi Everyone!I plan on moving to Vietnam in about a year and wanted to get my bearings about where to land and how best to navigate a career path/business opportunities and start a new chapter in my life with my family.A bit about myself:I own a ...
@OceanBeach92107 Very good advice. I have been here on and off since 2015 and takek it easy. First now, I have committed to a long term rental for a house for my VN wife and I. Read More
Moving to Vietnam For A Few Years - Would Like Some Guidance by FW850
Hi Everyone!I plan on moving to Vietnam in about a year and wanted to get my bearings about where to land and how best to navigate a career path/business opportunities and start a new chapter in my life with my family.A bit about myself:I own a ...
@Mark Waldron Vietnam is a raw capitalistic state where only money counts.Keep that in mind and that you have to do a visa run every month if you cannot fork up some 120K USD> Read More
The work culture in Vietnam by Mickael
Hello everyone, As an expatriate, [b]working in Vietnam[/b] can present unique opportunities but also challenges. Discovering new communication styles, adapting to new cultural norms... [b]working in Vietnam[/b] can be both exciting and ...
@MickaelHow would you define the work culture in Vietnam? Thoroughly corrupt.What was the most difficult thing for you when you started working? Getting a work permit even though I work pro bona.What made the biggest impression on you? ... 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 What do you do with Immigration when they took your 60 USD and never gave you a visa nor retrurned the money? 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 I applied for one. They refused to give it to me and kept my 60 USD.They don't bother to answer emails and they don't care if the phone rings. The never answer anything.Frustrating. 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 ...
@OceanBeach92107 I was an offer for them ***. He ripped me off for 23 mill dongs. 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 I tried and when the local authorities said they couldn't do it, I gave up after spending millions on translating papers to VN.Who wants to do that for doing pro bona work? It is more difficult than getting a real work permit that I ... 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, ...
@OceanBeach92107 Historically rich country, Vietnam is nowadays a top destination for expatriation in Asia. The country attracts both foreign professionals and retirees in large numbers.Not true. It is not a rich country and retirees are not ... 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, ...
@OceanBeach92107 Historically rich country, Vietnam is nowadays a top destination for expatriation in Asia. The country attracts both foreign professionals and retirees in large numbers.It is not. Just read above. Read More
Evisa after Tet 2023? by narcrepellant2525
What is response time from immigration department for evisa?
@goodolboyI use and agent, ***.He scammed me for 23 mill dongs and did not get me a visa.When I arrived in March 2020, I got 3 months eVisa. No problems.Last time I applied, I paid 60 USD and got NO visa. And they never returned my money after 8 ... Read More
Evisa after Tet 2023? by narcrepellant2525
What is response time from immigration department for evisa?
@OceanBeach92107 I used one. T*** and he scammed me for 23 mill dongs. Read More