KKK36
Australian looking for information about Vietnam
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Registration: 27 May 2024
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Wise Validation by mitsmaak
Hi, Anyone had to deal with Wise's Address verification.I don't have any of the documents that they requested. Was wandering if anyone had heard of a workaround or method that is different than the standard options?
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Moving next Spring to Vietnam by callaway4000
Hi, I am the new kid on the block here. I am a Canadian and I have been to Thailand twice each for a 3 week vacation. Moving to Vietnam or East Asia in General is new. Never been to Vietnam yet. My questions are the situation with my banking. I'm ...
Go to the Wise website and read their info. There are good explanations.The card/account allows sub accounts in different currencies, which you can convert amongst when the rates suit.You don't have a lot of good choices. I have an Australian bank ... Read More
Wise Validation by mitsmaak
Hi, Anyone had to deal with Wise's Address verification.I don't have any of the documents that they requested. Was wandering if anyone had heard of a workaround or method that is different than the standard options?
@jrharvey The Wise card is significantly cheaper to convert money than traditional banks. I used it extensively at ATMs last year but this year most money is transferred into a Vietnamese account in VN Dong from the Wise card.Works well for me. Read More
Foreigner setting up a cafe in VN by Joe Su
Hi everyone, I am new in this forum, I have briefly look through some posting and yet to see something related to this topic. Apologies, if I re-create another post for this topic without looking into in detail. As I am thinking some of the ...
It is obvious that there are greater headwinds for a foreigner starting a business in VN. However, it's worth keeping in mind that the failure rate on starting a new business in any country is high.😉 Read More
Moving next Spring to Vietnam by callaway4000
Hi, I am the new kid on the block here. I am a Canadian and I have been to Thailand twice each for a 3 week vacation. Moving to Vietnam or East Asia in General is new. Never been to Vietnam yet. My questions are the situation with my banking. I'm ...
If you ask your bank for advice they will advise you on what works best for them.Get a Wise card. It will work in most countries in the world and their fees are more competitive than most banks by quite a margin.Yes, you will pay ATM fees but ... Read More
Wise Validation by mitsmaak
Hi, Anyone had to deal with Wise's Address verification.I don't have any of the documents that they requested. Was wandering if anyone had heard of a workaround or method that is different than the standard options?
@callaway4000 They will want to see a copy of your drivers licence or similar showing your address.Yes. setup now.You don't need transactions but maybe a small amount to open. Read More
Wise Validation by mitsmaak
Hi, Anyone had to deal with Wise's Address verification.I don't have any of the documents that they requested. Was wandering if anyone had heard of a workaround or method that is different than the standard options?
@mitsmaak HiThey are pretty much automated so if you can't comply there is not a great prospect. You can contact them directly. Good luck. Read More
Tax Issues If Deposit VND Cash Into A VN Citizens Bank Acct? by Aidan in HCMC
I want to deposit VND to the account of a Vietnam citizen, but I'm wondering whether a large(-ish) cash amount will result in the account holder being subjected to any sort of tax, and/or scrutiny. Any member with experience in such matters?I'm not ...
@Aidan in HCMC HiI put about 50,000,000 into the wife's account each month via Wise from an Aussie. Never a problem. Need to put an even larger deposit at some stage so also curious to hear other experiences. My wife says the gov not fussy as ... Read More
Foreigner setting up a cafe in VN by Joe Su
Hi everyone, I am new in this forum, I have briefly look through some posting and yet to see something related to this topic. Apologies, if I re-create another post for this topic without looking into in detail. As I am thinking some of the ...
@Joe Su For what it's worth: I also considered setting up a small business here and I have VN wife so could have used her as the principal. However, after looking at the bureaucracy and chances for all sorts of obstacles I decided it was far wiser ... Read More
Bringing Guests to your Hotel or Airbnb by callaway4000
When you rent a hotel or airbnb what are the rules to being allowed to bring back a date to your place? is it legal? is it in the description of the rental agreement? I know in Thailand they take the ID of the woman for security when they are ...
@callaway4000 I am married to a wonderful Viet girl but when ever we turn up to a hotel they usually just request ID on whichever of us made the booking. This area of life in bigger cities is much less 'traditional' than you might encounter in ... Read More
Moving next Spring to Vietnam by callaway4000
Hi, I am the new kid on the block here. I am a Canadian and I have been to Thailand twice each for a 3 week vacation. Moving to Vietnam or East Asia in General is new. Never been to Vietnam yet. My questions are the situation with my banking. I'm ...
What visa will you have? No bank account without some form of residency, tourist visa does not cut it. Get a Wise card and use ATMs. Read More
Moving next Spring to Vietnam by callaway4000
Hi, I am the new kid on the block here. I am a Canadian and I have been to Thailand twice each for a 3 week vacation. Moving to Vietnam or East Asia in General is new. Never been to Vietnam yet. My questions are the situation with my banking. I'm ...
@callaway4000 HiHow are you moving to Vietnam? ie What type of VISA will you have? The visa will determine some of your banking options. You can't open a bank account in Vietnam on a tourist visa as far as I am aware. If you have Temp Residency ... Read More
Renewed Vietnamese drivers license in Bình Dương by Yes006508
I renewed Vietnamese my drivers license in Bình Dương back in April. The Vietnamese government office in Bình Dương at the time told me the license had been approved and would be mailed and delivery would be delayed ...
Not yet 3 months and I haven't been back yet? Read More
Renewed Vietnamese drivers license in Bình Dương by Yes006508
I renewed Vietnamese my drivers license in Bình Dương back in April. The Vietnamese government office in Bình Dương at the time told me the license had been approved and would be mailed and delivery would be delayed ...
@Yes006508 I was told hat the issue was with lack of stock of plastic cards. They then instructed me to come back to the HCMC office after 3 months with my receipt to pickup the licence. Read More
Is the vietnamcupid dating site legit by HenryJo
I joined yesterday. Today, found my inbox swamped with messages 'from girls'. Have a slight suspicion that not all the messages may be legit. Perhaps, to temp me in to signing-up for the paid subscriptions? Can anyone using the paid ...
Like most things in Vietnam, many scammers and many great people. Use discrimination and if you are genuine the opportunities to find the right partner are there (from personal experience).Goodluck! Read More