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English expat in Vietnam
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Registration: 11 November 2024
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With fuel prices soaring, how are you getting around in Vietnam? by Veedushi
Hello everyone!In many countries, transportation costs are becoming a real challenge for expats. Some are completely changing their habits: using public transport more often, carpooling, switching to scooters… or cycling.In Denmark, for ...
VinBus is preferred mode of transport. Free or 7,000 depending on route. All buses are free with senior ID.Saigon is planning all bus transportation on 35 routes to be free starting in May… Read More
With fuel prices soaring, how are you getting around in Vietnam? by Veedushi
Hello everyone!In many countries, transportation costs are becoming a real challenge for expats. Some are completely changing their habits: using public transport more often, carpooling, switching to scooters… or cycling.In Denmark, for ...
@ajaironthey are planning totally free buses on 35 city routes and a complete elimination of ICE vehicles with everything being electric in near future 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 ...
@HenryJo I had paid membership and made some genuine connections. Specify must speak English, then engage in conversations.Make some coffee dates.Beware of women with children or sick parents. Eventually they will ask for money.Seek out professional ... Read More
Off Topic Posts - Whats on your mind? by SimCityAT
This thread is for everything Off-topic..........https://www.askideas.com/media/13/Burning-Whats-Up-Gif-Picture.gif
Indeed - similar to Spiceboys? 🤔consultation fee about average for Vinmec.Have you considered Thu Duc General Hospital? Brand new, and also the traditional medicine hospital. Fees around 20 to 60,000 for excellent consultations. Very highly ... Read More
Seeking employment w/ no degree by JNguy3n
Hello friends! I'm looking to relocate to Vietnam. Doesn't matter what city, but I feel like the motherland is calling me haha I speak, read and write fluently in English and Vietnamese maybe even sing. What kind of job can I get out there, I know ...
Get your Vietnamese citizenship through parents or birth?Many opportunities in Tourism if you’re a Vietnamese citizen speaking English.Work permits required for non citizens , and not easy to get.Beware of Agents offering help.Many scammers. ... Read More
Getting an ESL teaching job in Vietnam at 59 years of age by Amadeus1
I am a 59 year old ESL teacher from the UK and now that I have reached 59, I can't get any offers from China anymore as the cut off is 60 there. So I was wondering whether it is possible to get an ESL job in Vietnam now. If so, would it be better to ...
I’d be looking at what your competition is ? What is your classroom teaching experience ?TEFL is preferred in Vietnam, given that students will have little or no interaction in English outside the classroom, so they should learn English as a ... Read More
DEATH CERTIFICATE FOR EXPAT IN VIETNAM by goodolboy
Bit morbid but I will ask. Anyone had any experience with the procedure for getting a death certificate for an expat who has died here & what is the lawful procedure/requirement for cremation etc for someone who has died here but has no legal ...
There are a good range of books you can fill in available online.one is : ‘I’m gone, now what?’Follow instructions and fill in each page as you go, listing your requests and Passwords, serial numbers, credit card numbers, bank ... Read More
DEATH CERTIFICATE FOR EXPAT IN VIETNAM by goodolboy
Bit morbid but I will ask. Anyone had any experience with the procedure for getting a death certificate for an expat who has died here & what is the lawful procedure/requirement for cremation etc for someone who has died here but has no legal ...
@goodolboyi remember searching this with Mr Google some time ago and was linked to the appropriate Government site with exact procedures.The best source would no doubt be the person’s Consulate or Embassy as they must be notified ... Read More
Expiring TRC and Border Run by dlewis516
Hey Aidan, I am hoping you will be able to guide me. I am a US citizen living in HCMC for the past 11 years with a TRC Unfortunately, I am no longer able to find a sponsor for a TRC, which expires 9 November. So my tentative plan is to take a ...
@dlewis516 I’m guessing that if you just pose your question to Mr Google, you will have a number of links to Agents in this regard Read More
Upon the passing of an expat's VN spouse...? by Aidan in HCMC
What rights or options exist, if any, which would permit the continued residence of the foreigner in Vietnam upon the death of his or her lawfully wed Vietnamese spouse?Under our sticky thread Vietnamese Family Law Act, we have ...Section 2. ...
Remember that moving to Vietnam is subjective.Vietnam doesn’t have retirement visa. You must leave Vietnam every 90 days to renew Visitor Visa. Thailand has recently restricted the number of times you can do this and Vietnam is looking at ... Read More
Upon the passing of an expat's VN spouse...? by Aidan in HCMC
What rights or options exist, if any, which would permit the continued residence of the foreigner in Vietnam upon the death of his or her lawfully wed Vietnamese spouse?Under our sticky thread Vietnamese Family Law Act, we have ...Section 2. ...
+5Yes, holding a Vietnamese passport always indicates Vietnamese citizenship. Under Vietnamese law, a valid passport is conclusive proof of citizenship. However, obtaining the passport requires first formally acquiring or reacquiring Vietnamese ... Read More
Upon the passing of an expat's VN spouse...? by Aidan in HCMC
What rights or options exist, if any, which would permit the continued residence of the foreigner in Vietnam upon the death of his or her lawfully wed Vietnamese spouse?Under our sticky thread Vietnamese Family Law Act, we have ...Section 2. ...
Yes, if you Google, it specifically says if you hold a Vietnamese passport you are a Vietnamese Citizen. Read More
Upon the passing of an expat's VN spouse...? by Aidan in HCMC
What rights or options exist, if any, which would permit the continued residence of the foreigner in Vietnam upon the death of his or her lawfully wed Vietnamese spouse?Under our sticky thread Vietnamese Family Law Act, we have ...Section 2. ...
I did search that, and accordingly you don’t lose Vietnamese citizenship once you have a passport, beit by death or divorce?it does state however that you must reapply at the expiration of Passport or PR. Whether it’s approved or not is ... Read More
Quality of customer service in Vietnam by Cheryl
Hello everyone, Customer service can say a lot about everyday life in Vietnam, and for many expats, it’s something that could take time to get used to. In order to help expats and soon-to-be expats to adjust to local expectations, we invite ...
@Cheryl Service generally excellent. If I attempt to ask in Vietnamese language, staff are usually very helpful Read More
Taking a dog to Vietnam by Nick Dunning
Hi Everyone. New here. I am planning to move to Vietnam permanently to teach English. I want to take my dog (small chihuahua) with me. I know this is do-able, but I am concerned that I won't find anywhere to live. I am planning on Hanoi - which i ...
@Nick Dunningare you aware that they eat 6million dogs a year in Vietnam?it’s not a pet friendly country in general.Less dog consumption in the south, but still have dog markets. As well as cats and rats. All animals and birds are eaten in ... Read More