Dannyroc3
American looking for information about Vietnam
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Registration: 07 July 2024
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Tax service for US returns by Yes006508
Hi, I'm an US expat living in Vietnam. Can someone recommend a tax service in the HCMC area who can assist me in preparing my personal US tax returns. Thanks
For the last five years I just gather my statements (JPG pdfs) and email my US tax guy the info, then I call, we go over it and I E-file that way. Read More
No gas Motor bikes- what will it mean?
If Gas bikes are banned in major cities it would seem there would be a price drop in the second hand bike market.It seems like an unworkable venture but.... Read More
VN Stock market.
While discussing some stock market topics with someone, I was asked how the VN stock market works.Not that I would get involved but how it works for locals? Do they have the equiv of an S&P500? Can people just open an account on line?A related ... Read More
E visa before Tet by Dannyroc3
I am trying to decide when I want to return to VN. I am reluctant to buy airfare first. But with Tet coming, I am wondering what date I should apply by.What dates will the Evisa dept not be working?
I did get the Visa, it took about 8 days. By the time it came in and then the ice storm hit, flight prices jumped up of course. That delayed my departure by more than 2 weeks. (wasted visa days.) Read More
A love story! (and money related question) by WillyBaldy
I thought this forum haven't had a post about relationships for quite a while now so I'm jumping head first with my own post 😂So, to try to keep this short, I'm a 50 years old Canadian guy who was married to a Vietnamese woman from Saigon ...
If you start sending money regularly, you kinda make a commitment and then her motivation, "might* be swayed by the antisipation of incoming money. So if you or her should desire to back-away, (while you are in CN) you will feel obligated to keep ... Read More
E visa before Tet by Dannyroc3
I am trying to decide when I want to return to VN. I am reluctant to buy airfare first. But with Tet coming, I am wondering what date I should apply by.What dates will the Evisa dept not be working?
@OceanBeach92107 I never thought of using one of the visa-run agents. I just did my evisa today so hopefully everything will be ok. Read More
E visa before Tet by Dannyroc3
I am trying to decide when I want to return to VN. I am reluctant to buy airfare first. But with Tet coming, I am wondering what date I should apply by.What dates will the Evisa dept not be working?
@Aidan in HCMC I'm basically trying to decide what day, its a little complicated because I would like to fly to tx, spend a few days with family and then continue on to VN. I also have to find a reasonable flight with a reasonable number of flight ... Read More
E visa before Tet
I am trying to decide when I want to return to VN. I am reluctant to buy airfare first. But with Tet coming, I am wondering what date I should apply by.What dates will the Evisa dept not be working? 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 ...
How would a prospective buyer of such items look up the reviews or rating on the many brands unknown to most foreigners? I have the same experience with buying tools or similar items where you dont know the hiarachy of quality between brands. 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 ...
@Fred It would seem security would be a bigger concern, especially with the E-bikes which look more like trad bikes. I would imagine having a cable to lock it to a pole would be needed? Read More
Skype is going to "retire." by Dannyroc3
Skype has a banner announcing they will retire in a month or so.Skype has been my go-to for making calls from any wifi when traveling with just a few dollars on the account.So now I need to find a similar service Where I can put $10 in the account ...
@Aidan in HCMC At your posting I tried SKype with the same redirect to Teams. The web site and the app had the same result for me. 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 ...
@OceanBeach92107 Wow you have a good memory. Actually I did have Mint Mobile and switched to VISABLE which is an online offshoot of verizon. I think I left Mint because they had no support at all but VISIBLE is no different :)Oh wait, no, the ... 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 ...
A number of people have mentioned locking their Schwab card between uses, how is that done?Like some other people, I keep a low cost US phone line to get messages. I had hoped that by turning on the WIFI CALLING feature in my phone settings, I could ... Read More
Old men with young Vietnamese wives/girlfriends by pathixon48
How is it working out?
@pathixon48 I suppose lottery *winners* will give testimony more than those who didint but its interesting how different couples come together and find a match. Read More
Meeting Expats in Nha Trang by JOHNSON01STEPHEN
Retired British Couple interested in meeting and/or joining any local expat clubs and organisations in Nha Trang. We will be in Nha Trang in December 2025.
@JOHNSON01STEPHEN If you speak Russian your odds of finding some connections would much better. Maybe check Facebook Groups for Nha Trang EXpats. Read More