Parmyd
American expat in Vietnam
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Registration: 02 August 2012
1 year Visas?
As the child of a Vietnamese citizen your son can get a Visa Exemption which is good for 5 years. It allows you to stay for 90 days at a time. You can go to the local immigration office in Vietnam and extend it with no problem. You should be able ... Read More
Over 7000 views by bluenz
Over 7000 views in less than a month, obviously not many people were offended by the Joke thread????
Oh please, Chris got himself banned with his constant and deliberate hate filled posts. He was not capable of responding to a mundane topic like "Where to buy shoes" without spewing his hate filled political ideology. He would ... Read More
Understanding Visa rules by ancientpathos
Greetings, I am amazed at the different visa policies for Vietnam. I have no problems getting a 3 month multiple entry when I use a visa on arrival service online. When in Cambodia, 3 month multiple entry from consulant again no problem. Use ...
Ancient, my ex brother in-law got a 1 year multiple entry visa about 6 months ago. His travel agent in Florida obtained it for him. Isn't it about time you married one of your maids so you can get a "Vietnamese green card?" That would ... Read More
Increased ATM charges by Budman1
I've been using Agri bank ATM's down here in Can Tho for quite awhile now because the limit per withdrawal is 3mil VND Vs while the other ATM's are still at 2mil VND per. In the past the charge has been about $1.43 for each and my bank hits me for ...
If you have a Wells Fargo account in the States you can transfer USD to VietinBank or Vietcombank for a very small fee. That has been the cheapest way I have found so far. ATM fees for foreign debit cards can really mount up. Read More
Reasons for moving to Vietnam by peterpan75
Hi Everyone, Just curious what other peoples reasons for moving to Vietnam have been. I've visited a couple times and am contemplating really trying it out next winter. I'll start with my reasons. In a transitional stage of life, just turned 39. ...
Not doubting you one bit, but you are the first person I have heard of that couldn't renew their VEC here in Vietnam. I know several that here in Dong Nai that have been doing it for years. Perhaps Dong Nai province looks at it differently than ... Read More
Reasons for moving to Vietnam by peterpan75
Hi Everyone, Just curious what other peoples reasons for moving to Vietnam have been. I've visited a couple times and am contemplating really trying it out next winter. I'll start with my reasons. In a transitional stage of life, just turned 39. ...
Not sure about that. I just renewed mine 2 months ago and am do to renew it next month. Just fill out the paperwork take to the ward police where you are registered get it stamped and take it to immigration. Fee is $10 Read More
VietJet vs. Vietnam Airlines by cowboyBob
Why is VietJet's prices so low, often less than half of Viet Air? Thinking of flying with them from NT to HCMC (price 650,000 as oppose to 1.3 mil for Viet Air), but a little wary, too good to be true? Safety? Services? Hidden fees? ...
Vietjet is not a bad airline, certainly friendlier than Vietnam Airlines. Be careful if you make a reservation using the English version of the website. The translation for names is wrong. It will ask for your last name which in Vietnam is their ... Read More
A quick guide to Certificate of Visa Exemption (VEC), Vietnam by charmavietnam
Dear Expats! We already covered this topic many times but still some members has doubt about - how to obtain a VEC, who are eligible, what document needed, how much does it cost, how long it take to get processed, etc. I hope this short guide will ...
A few years back before my ex-wife received her Vietnamese passport we applied for a VEC for her. All she had was a US reentry permit, which is like a passport but only valid for 2 years, and they sent a VEC stamped in the reentry permit valid until ... Read More
Top 10 things you care when go to Viet Nam by Kieutau
Hi all, I'm Kieu. Can you tell me top 10 things you care when go to Viet Nam (like or dislike). Example: culture, traffic, landscape, work permit, marriage... I want to know this so that I can help the foreigners solving their problem and I can ...
So that when you go shopping, should go with a friend is local person.I tried that. I asked a Vietnamese friend to go get me some M and M's one day and she agreed. 30 minutes later she returned with her younger siblings, Em Minh and Em ... Read More
why is it difficult for foriegner to assimilate into VN culture by MarkinNam
It is becoming more and more apparent that when people move from thier home country, they just want to change the locals to be just like what they left behind (for what reason?) are we all so self absorbed that we can't enjoy the break ...
Very true, in the US you would be labled a racist for even asking that they speak English. Read More
Marriage Visa by jumpmaster173
I recently got married in March. I now I have a 5 year marriage visa. It is my understanding that for the next 5 years I have to leave the country every 90 days and come back in country to stay current with this visa. That is crazy!! I would think, ...
I received my VEC in the States when I was married to my first wife. It only took 10 days to recieve it. The fee even went up and they still sent the VEC with a bill for the extra amount. Read More
Why do some motor drivers don't look, before they go forward, Ahead? by spajcte
So today while i was driving, someone pulled right in front of me, so me trying to avoid to hit the person on the side, i slammed my brakes and skidded on the road, Hurting my Knee my elbow and braking my left side mirror. All i could see was his ...
Good luck with that. That's one of the biggest problems is you can't drive to the extreme right due to everyone driving the wrong way down that side and flying out of interesections without looking. On another note here in Bien Hoa there are ... Read More
Why do some motor drivers don't look, before they go forward, Ahead? by spajcte
So today while i was driving, someone pulled right in front of me, so me trying to avoid to hit the person on the side, i slammed my brakes and skidded on the road, Hurting my Knee my elbow and braking my left side mirror. All i could see was his ...
According to Vienm traffic laws it is wrong. Driver the wrong way down the street is illegal. Failing to yield is illegal. Running red lights is illegal. Failure to use turn signals is illegal. Texting on your cell phone is illegal. Talking on your ... Read More
Agents in HCM for a 5 year visa exemption certificate (VEC) by RayG
Does anyone have any suggestions for an agent in Ho Chi Minh to handle my application for a 5 Year Visa Exemption Certificate. I'm aware of the regulations, the documents required and I was told by the Vietnamese embassy in Washington DC that the ...
As long as you are registered with the police where you live and your spouse or one of her family members are here the process is simple. Here is what you do. 1. Go to the immigration and get the visa extension form. 2. Fill out the form then take ... Read More
Anybody expats in Bien Hoa, Dong Nai? by mss.vicky
I am just curious. Anybody here expats in Bien Hoa city, Dong Nai province?
I live in Bien Hoa Read More
CITI BANC, ANY INFORMATION ON THEIR REPUTATION & FEES IN VN? by osage
I am interested in having my SS check transferred from an American Citi Banc, does anyone have any experience with transferring SS check to VN? Thanks
They will pay it all back when you go to a country that is not restricted. If you have your money direct deposited to a bank back home they would have a difficult time knowing that you are here more than 6 months unless you register at the Consulate. Read More
oneway flight
Technically you are supposed to have a round trip ticket but they never seem to bother anyone coming from the "western' countries. You might have more of a problem with your airline. When I came over here the airline said I needed a round trip ... Read More
CITI BANC, ANY INFORMATION ON THEIR REPUTATION & FEES IN VN? by osage
I am interested in having my SS check transferred from an American Citi Banc, does anyone have any experience with transferring SS check to VN? Thanks
You cannot have your SS deposited to a bank in Vietnam. Once you are here more than 6 months the SS will suspend your payments. You can make arrangements to pick up your SS in person at the Consulate. Budman can give you alot more useful information ... Read More
English 2014 by I do believe
In Vietnam approximately 90% of Vietnamese English teachers failed a government competency test. I have met about 50 Vietnamese English teachers and not one could speak English fluently or correctly but all of the Vietnamese teachers had superior ...
Both Websters and Oxford list unusual and/or distinctive as a definition of unique. Based on that I'd say you do not have a grasp on reality let alone the English language. Read More
English 2014 by I do believe
In Vietnam approximately 90% of Vietnamese English teachers failed a government competency test. I have met about 50 Vietnamese English teachers and not one could speak English fluently or correctly but all of the Vietnamese teachers had superior ...
That is only one of several different meanings to the word. Depending on what you are talking about putting "very" before unique is grammatically correct. For example; Chris Fox is a very unique fellow. That sentence is grammatically correct. The ... Read More
Moving to Vietnam, on the pension, want to stay there permanent? by Movetoviet
Hello, Im planning to move to vietnam from Australia i am on the pension and i am thinking i can go and live in vietnam on the pension. i have no idea what visa or whatever i'm suppose to get , will they let me live there permanant because i'm on ...
To answer your question. In a nutshell you can have her over all day long if you like. After a certain time, not sure if it is 10 or 11, she cannot be in your home. As I mentioned in another post some people have claimed that law has changed but to ... Read More
English 2014 by I do believe
In Vietnam approximately 90% of Vietnamese English teachers failed a government competency test. I have met about 50 Vietnamese English teachers and not one could speak English fluently or correctly but all of the Vietnamese teachers had superior ...
What a load of crap that is. America is second only to Canada amongst English speaking countries in literacy rates. What makes that even more remarkable is the fact that 20-30% of the population either doesnÂ’t speak English or it is not their native ... Read More
Registering your apartment with the local police by lostvietdreamer
Hello, I just moved into an apartment in a large building (OSC) in Vung Tau. The apartment is privately owned. OSC told me they are not responsible for registering me with the police and that the owner would have to open a new company for me to ...
It's the owners responsibility to register you and their responsibility to pay any fines for failing to do so. Don't let them try and shake you down. Read More
Thyroid medication in Vietnam by DiggerJones
Hi guys, I'm moving to Vietnam in a matter of weeks. My boss out there says I can get my medication out there (Levothyroxine and Lansoprazole) but I'm wondering if anyone knows if this medication is over the counter or prescription? Also does ...
You can just take 2 100's and it will be fine. That's is what i do and both my doctor and pharmacist back home said it is no problem. Read More
Thyroid medication in Vietnam by DiggerJones
Hi guys, I'm moving to Vietnam in a matter of weeks. My boss out there says I can get my medication out there (Levothyroxine and Lansoprazole) but I'm wondering if anyone knows if this medication is over the counter or prescription? Also does ...
You can buy levothyroxine over the counter here and it is very inexpensive. The largest dose I have been able to get is .100mcg though. Read More
Why do foreigners avoid eye contact with other foreigners? by I do believe
I often sit in a cafe on De Tham street and see foreigners/tourists walking up and down the street all studiously avoiding eye contact with other foreigners. We all want our own space and I don't really care if somebody looks at me or not but it ...
I must be fortunate because I have never experienced any of that. Most foreigners I have run into have been quite nice. But then again, I have never been to Can Tho where rumor has it some grmpy old foreigner lives in a golden palace high up on the ... Read More
Having your significant other in your place. Is it legal? by DanFromSF
Sorry if this is a dumb question. I've read it's illegal, as a foreigner, to bring a Vietnamese woman (and/or man?) to your hotel room, which is somewhat understandable. However, I haven't been able to determine what the law is regarding someone ...
It used to be illegal for a Vietnamese woman to live, or stay overnight with a foreigner in a house or hotel. Recently some people have posted that the law is no longer valid. I do know that in 2008 my wife and I were here on vacation and the Hyatt ... Read More
Why are the speed limits so low in Vietnam? by I do believe
I already know some answers to my question but would be interested to hear others' views and experiences with the rules here and police. When I first came to Vietnam I was amused that the biggest bikes commonly available were 125 or 135; nowadays ...
I thought it was a requirement that you must have road rage here. Read More
how to transfer money from american bank to vietnamese bank quickly by lamhoang
I am now living in Nha Trang city. I have problem about transfering money from American bank to Vietnamese bank, exactly in VCB in Nha Trang. I open have to go to Saigon to get money in steads of in Nha trang. Who know the best way please share to ...
Wells Fargo has a money transfer service that is relatively inexpensive. They transfer to VCB and VietinBank. Read More
Slow Internet by BradCanTho
Are you guys experience a slow down with internet speed in the last couple of days? Running speedtest.net, everything normal when hitting Vietnamese servers, but servers outside of Vietnam are at a stand still. Another undersea cable has been ...
Internet's been fine in Bien Hoa but Viber connection seems to be bad the last few days. Read More
My experience being married to a Vietnamese woman by pissedoffdude
I would like to start by saying that I love Vietnam and the people, I have many good VIetnamese friends. I would just like to share my experience. I met her mid may, we seemed to hit it off. She was so sweet and fun. We kept in touch after I ...
If you are planning on ever getting married in Vietnam again it would behoove you to get your divorce done in Vietnam also. I know of one American who married his wife in Vietnam but divorced her in America. When he went to get remarried in Vietnam ... Read More
Foreign restaurants, chains, franchises- Are they ruining HCMC? by jonnybgood
There seems to be a new Starbucks, Burger King, Gloria Jeans, Coffee Bean, now McDonalds and numerous other (mainly american) franchises opening up every five minutes in HCMC. The pearl of the far east is starting to look like every other fucking ...
That pretty much sums up the number one cause of obesity, wouldnÂ’t you say? Man has been getting fatter since the invention of the wheel. To put all the blame on fast food is an erroneous claim. Is making a hamburger at home any healthier? LetÂ’s ... Read More
Foreign restaurants, chains, franchises- Are they ruining HCMC? by jonnybgood
There seems to be a new Starbucks, Burger King, Gloria Jeans, Coffee Bean, now McDonalds and numerous other (mainly american) franchises opening up every five minutes in HCMC. The pearl of the far east is starting to look like every other fucking ...
Dear parmyd, I'm sorry basic rational analysis is beyond your capability. But you don't need McDonalds to become a burglar, parmyd. Besides, based on the merits of your previous comments- you've already proven you're a burglar of sorts.. I'd ... Read More
Staring by Jquinoq
:mad: why do vnese stare so much? I walk in D1 and it seems so many eyes are in me, I notice people just watch me walk by and follow with their head turning, so now I've started to yell " amigo" which is Spanish for friend, every time I see someone ...
At least no extra charge for it. Read More
Foreign restaurants, chains, franchises- Are they ruining HCMC? by jonnybgood
There seems to be a new Starbucks, Burger King, Gloria Jeans, Coffee Bean, now McDonalds and numerous other (mainly american) franchises opening up every five minutes in HCMC. The pearl of the far east is starting to look like every other fucking ...
I hope McDonalds brings back the Hamburglar, that way I can go on a crime spree and blame it all on McDonalds. It must be nice living in a world where we can blame others else for our own personal choices. Read More
Foreign restaurants, chains, franchises- Are they ruining HCMC? by jonnybgood
There seems to be a new Starbucks, Burger King, Gloria Jeans, Coffee Bean, now McDonalds and numerous other (mainly american) franchises opening up every five minutes in HCMC. The pearl of the far east is starting to look like every other fucking ...
Have you tried it? It's worth the price. It's real coffee, not 60% ground roasted corn and soybeans like street coffee here. It's a piece of the high life that most anyone (in the west) can afford. They pioneered that. We may never own ... Read More
Foreign restaurants, chains, franchises- Are they ruining HCMC? by jonnybgood
There seems to be a new Starbucks, Burger King, Gloria Jeans, Coffee Bean, now McDonalds and numerous other (mainly american) franchises opening up every five minutes in HCMC. The pearl of the far east is starting to look like every other fucking ...
It was 2,000 calories a day. The point he was trying to make was, it is about the choices we make. Eating fast food occasionally is not anymore damaging to you than nearly everything else we eat. Read More
Foreign restaurants, chains, franchises- Are they ruining HCMC? by jonnybgood
There seems to be a new Starbucks, Burger King, Gloria Jeans, Coffee Bean, now McDonalds and numerous other (mainly american) franchises opening up every five minutes in HCMC. The pearl of the far east is starting to look like every other fucking ...
Man loses 40 pounds eating McDonald's http://www.today.com/health/man-loses-nearly-40-lbs-eating-only-mcdonalds-2D11863528 Read More
Foreign restaurants, chains, franchises- Are they ruining HCMC? by jonnybgood
There seems to be a new Starbucks, Burger King, Gloria Jeans, Coffee Bean, now McDonalds and numerous other (mainly american) franchises opening up every five minutes in HCMC. The pearl of the far east is starting to look like every other fucking ...
jonnybgood, may i suguest you come back when you get that chip off your shouder? Read More
bread maker
You can give Ngoc Thu a try. They sell all kinds of baking supplies and cookware. Located at: 246 Cach Mang Thang Tam Street, District 3. Read More
Foreign restaurants, chains, franchises- Are they ruining HCMC? by jonnybgood
There seems to be a new Starbucks, Burger King, Gloria Jeans, Coffee Bean, now McDonalds and numerous other (mainly american) franchises opening up every five minutes in HCMC. The pearl of the far east is starting to look like every other fucking ...
There's plenty of food the Vietnamese eat that is not "healthy." It's all about moderation. I for one don't need the government or anyone else telling me when I can or cannot eat a Big Mac. Read More
Why don't Vietnamese understand Vietnamese spoken by a foreigner? by I do believe
Having lived in Vietnam for 6 years and studied Vietnamese at the University of Social Sciences and Humanities it never ceases to amaze me that if I speak and pronounce a Vietnamese phrase perfectly to most Vietnamese, they don't understand me. ...
I'm in stitches.I also haven't been to that part of VN .Not sure anybody has found that area yet! Read More
Bus from HCMC to PP by Tran Hung Dao
I'm going to HCMC this weekend to find a reputable bus company to go to PP. A fellow American recommended Mekong Express which I'll gonna check out. I've heard Cambodian-run transportation/tour companies are better than the Vietnamese companies so ...
THD, I have never had to take a bus to Cambodia but I make the trip every 3 months and can tell you that there is no need to pay anybody anything. I normally get my Cambodian Visa online because it does not take a page in my passport. The cost for ... Read More
Foreign restaurants, chains, franchises- Are they ruining HCMC? by jonnybgood
There seems to be a new Starbucks, Burger King, Gloria Jeans, Coffee Bean, now McDonalds and numerous other (mainly american) franchises opening up every five minutes in HCMC. The pearl of the far east is starting to look like every other fucking ...
Whether you like fast food or not, the fast food chains wouldn't be here if there wasn't a demand for it. It's up to the Vietnamese to decide whether they like it or not. Read More
Is teaching English a good job for expats in Saigon? by mikeymyke
I was wondering how viable a job teaching English is for someone who doesn't know much Vietnamese, was born in Canada, and is married to a Vietnamese woman? Does it pay well and have enough hours working? Also are there a lot of opportunites? ...
If you are a Canadian Vietnamese your teaching opportunities are going to be limited. It can be done but you will have to work very hard at it. Most of the language centers do not hire foreign Viets and if they do they typically pay a lot less. Read More
How important is Vietnamese in your household? by NinaVamp
This is targeted towards those with children (or like to have opinions on children.) How much Vietnamese is used at home? Do you speak Viet or your native language? Anybody here have children that speak no Vietnamese or your native tongue? In your ...
In America almost all Vietnamese children speak both English and Vietnamese. For that matter, almost all first generation Americans tend to speak both English and their parents native tongue. Read More
English 2014 by I do believe
In Vietnam approximately 90% of Vietnamese English teachers failed a government competency test. I have met about 50 Vietnamese English teachers and not one could speak English fluently or correctly but all of the Vietnamese teachers had superior ...
If you are going to insult someone's country at least get it correct. He is from Canada. Read More
English 2014 by I do believe
In Vietnam approximately 90% of Vietnamese English teachers failed a government competency test. I have met about 50 Vietnamese English teachers and not one could speak English fluently or correctly but all of the Vietnamese teachers had superior ...
Chris, yes we all know it is you, we typical use the words disregard or regardless in American English. There are plenty of english words that are commonly used in one English speaking country and not another. That doesn't make any particular ... Read More
Having a baby, wife is Vietnamese, husband is American. by Michael_77
Just a question about having a baby in Vietnam. A friend of mine got married here last year and is expecting a baby soon. First, what nationality should the baby have, American or Vietnamese? What route have others taken? What are the benefits of ...
You can have as many passports as you have citizenships. Read More
Staring by Jquinoq
:mad: why do vnese stare so much? I walk in D1 and it seems so many eyes are in me, I notice people just watch me walk by and follow with their head turning, so now I've started to yell " amigo" which is Spanish for friend, every time I see someone ...
That's the only time pointing is not considered rude. When it is pointed in your nose. Read More
English 2014 by I do believe
In Vietnam approximately 90% of Vietnamese English teachers failed a government competency test. I have met about 50 Vietnamese English teachers and not one could speak English fluently or correctly but all of the Vietnamese teachers had superior ...
I am sure we all look alike too! Read More
Staring by Jquinoq
:mad: why do vnese stare so much? I walk in D1 and it seems so many eyes are in me, I notice people just watch me walk by and follow with their head turning, so now I've started to yell " amigo" which is Spanish for friend, every time I see someone ...
You mean they have been lying to me all this time? :sosad: Read More
4weeks by Jquinoq
:par: four week into my my life here in HCM, I'm am ready to leave. I've had enough.....people are some what rude, staring, take advantage of foreigners and what get me most is the double price list for local and foreigners. Big mistake !!!!!!!
I think you hit the nail on the head! District 1 is definetely not Vietnam. I live in Bien Hoa and have spent quite a bit of time in Phu Quoc and Hai Phong and there is big differences between all of them. Read More
English 2014 by I do believe
In Vietnam approximately 90% of Vietnamese English teachers failed a government competency test. I have met about 50 Vietnamese English teachers and not one could speak English fluently or correctly but all of the Vietnamese teachers had superior ...
Actually he speaks Canadian, eh! Seriously though, for the vast majority of english learners the type of english they learn whether it be American, Australian, British, Canadian, or New Zealand is irrelevant. Read More
VNese customs once your part of VNese family? by bta87
I am in the process of marrying into a VNese family and am wanting to learn some of the customs I should adhere to so as not to offend. I am about at my wit send as it seems everything I do is closely watched and criticized e.g. 1.) I am td not to ...
bta87, sounds more like you got an extreme case of a woman trying to control you. Unless you do something completely outrageous most of the Vietnamese tend to understand that you simply don't know their way of doing things. Another thing to ... Read More
Having a baby, wife is Vietnamese, husband is American. by Michael_77
Just a question about having a baby in Vietnam. A friend of mine got married here last year and is expecting a baby soon. First, what nationality should the baby have, American or Vietnamese? What route have others taken? What are the benefits of ...
I am pretty sure your wife is correct. I have been up in Hai Phong doing my marriage paperwork and one of the papers states that people with certain government jobs are not allowed to marry foreigners. Read More
English 2014 by I do believe
In Vietnam approximately 90% of Vietnamese English teachers failed a government competency test. I have met about 50 Vietnamese English teachers and not one could speak English fluently or correctly but all of the Vietnamese teachers had superior ...
@coilinoscapee , well said . It is little wonder that our American friends ,have that worldwide reputation Really laughing at this, the guys from Canada....Took me a minute but I got it! :lol: Read More
English 2014 by I do believe
In Vietnam approximately 90% of Vietnamese English teachers failed a government competency test. I have met about 50 Vietnamese English teachers and not one could speak English fluently or correctly but all of the Vietnamese teachers had superior ...
If I remember correctly both ways are correct. Read More
Staring by Jquinoq
:mad: why do vnese stare so much? I walk in D1 and it seems so many eyes are in me, I notice people just watch me walk by and follow with their head turning, so now I've started to yell " amigo" which is Spanish for friend, every time I see someone ...
You're a "fish out of water." A normal human instinct to stare when they come across something out of the ordinary. No need to get paranoid or upset about it. Read More
Motorbike Mugging in HCMC by Julian09
Despite any stories, not to mention common sense, one of our friends was just robbed Saturday night/Sunday am after leaving O'Brien's Pub. He proceeded to ignore common safety advice and left the pub after having too many beers, and then showed a ...
Oh my! The world must be coming to an end. I almost agree with you. While I don't think anyone deserves to get robbed. I do think if you get too drunk in public you are painting a huge target on your back. Read More
CoopMart reopens in Cần Thơ by ChrisFox
About nine days ago CoopMart reopened. It's completely redesigned, not just polished and painted. Modeled after BigC apparently. Same stores, jewelry and shades, plus a Parker/Watermann pen store. A Megastar theater, but no Highland Coffee ...
Burger King? Man you guys have hit it big time down there. They opened one up here in Bien Hoa a few months back and it is a ghost town now. The food taste the same if not better than the BK in the states but even the expats say it is too expensive. Read More
Why don't Vietnamese understand Vietnamese spoken by a foreigner? by I do believe
Having lived in Vietnam for 6 years and studied Vietnamese at the University of Social Sciences and Humanities it never ceases to amaze me that if I speak and pronounce a Vietnamese phrase perfectly to most Vietnamese, they don't understand me. ...
Sounds like you are in trouble now. Better go out and buy her one of those little tangerine trees for tet. Seriously though miscommunications like this happen all the time between native and non native speakers around the world. My ex-wife lived in ... Read More
visa on arrival by MarkinNam
with all these e comapanies advertising " visa on arrival" has any one travelling from Australia to Viet Nam, heard of a knock back (refusal at the airport) The embassy in Aus has posted some company names , who they do not endorse
Wouldn't it be easier to get your visa directly from the Vietnam Embassy in Australia? Read More
Motorbike Mugging in HCMC by Julian09
Despite any stories, not to mention common sense, one of our friends was just robbed Saturday night/Sunday am after leaving O'Brien's Pub. He proceeded to ignore common safety advice and left the pub after having too many beers, and then showed a ...
People have plenty of interests. They just don't have your interests. So get over it. When it comes to these muggings just as many people that are sober get mugged. People have to be careful with flashing their belongings around whether drunk or ... Read More
Why don't Vietnamese understand Vietnamese spoken by a foreigner? by I do believe
Having lived in Vietnam for 6 years and studied Vietnamese at the University of Social Sciences and Humanities it never ceases to amaze me that if I speak and pronounce a Vietnamese phrase perfectly to most Vietnamese, they don't understand me. ...
You're not alone. Many foreigners seem to have the same problem. I do think that most are not expecting a reply in Vietnamese from a foreigner. If you'll notice a lot times after they realize you are speaking Vietnamese they seem to understand. Read More
Apartment Rental Limitation by titanium_arm
Hello Guys, I am new in HCMC, I am living in a Hotel now in Phu My Hung, I was looking to rent a room and my friends told me that there are some limitation for a foreigner to rent an apartment in VN. They said that I can only rent an apartment ...
You do not need a work permit to rent. I rent a house and am registered with the police and all I have is a Visa Exemption. There are some places foreigners are not allowed to rent though. You should have no problem with most houses and larger ... Read More
Oil used to fry food by JesD
Hi all, I finally made it to Saigon and am so excited to start my adventure! However, I have been cursed with having a pretty BAD peanut allergy that always seems to hold me back. I wanted to know if peanut oil is commonly used to fry foods like ...
They use mainly vegetable oil, but be aware of cross contamination. Read More
Marriage Records Search by Parmyd
I am trying to do my marriage paperwork in Hai Phong and have run into a slight problem. They are insisting I get a record of no marriages found since my divorce from Clark County, NV. The catch 22 is that Clark County, NV does not issue those. I ...
Yes that poor hard working Vietnamese official is just going to have to wait a little longer before trading in her 2013 Lexus LS 600h L for a new 2014 model. :sosad: Read More
5 year visa for Viet Kieu by AndrewDao
Hi, Does the 5 year visa for Viet Kieu grant you work permit aswell? Is it possible to do this when you are already in VN? I have tried to find information regarding this subject, maybe it's just me it doesn't seem to very logic or having clear ...
The Visa Exemption does not allow you to work. The work permit laws just changed and I am not sure if you still can obtain one once you are in the country. Read More
Marriage Records Search by Parmyd
I am trying to do my marriage paperwork in Hai Phong and have run into a slight problem. They are insisting I get a record of no marriages found since my divorce from Clark County, NV. The catch 22 is that Clark County, NV does not issue those. I ...
Looks like I won round 1. They said if I get the letter that states they do not issue "no marriage records found" letter from Clark County notarized at the embassy they will accept that. So I am in Hanoi now taking care of that. I am sure they ... Read More
Marriage Records Search by Parmyd
I am trying to do my marriage paperwork in Hai Phong and have run into a slight problem. They are insisting I get a record of no marriages found since my divorce from Clark County, NV. The catch 22 is that Clark County, NV does not issue those. I ...
That's exactly what it is to the tune of 3000USD. I have the letter from Clark County that states they do not issue those being translated now and going to bring it over to them this afternoon. Also going to print out that regulation in Vietnamese ... Read More
Marriage Records Search
I am trying to do my marriage paperwork in Hai Phong and have run into a slight problem. They are insisting I get a record of no marriages found since my divorce from Clark County, NV. The catch 22 is that Clark County, NV does not issue those. I ... Read More
Best place to meet a good woman by Jquinoq
I'm 50, retired....very shy, insecure ... :cool: any advise on where to meet a lady for serious relationship that may lead to more, nit just a one night stand..... :/
Along those same lines another source of supply are the large shopping markets like Big "C" or Metro stores. When I go shopping by myself and standing in front of a shelf full of products like milk and figure out which one my wife really wanted, it ... Read More
Best place to meet a good woman by Jquinoq
I'm 50, retired....very shy, insecure ... :cool: any advise on where to meet a lady for serious relationship that may lead to more, nit just a one night stand..... :/
Noticied you are from Vegas. Me too. Where in Vietnam are you living now? As for looking for a serious relationship be careful with girls that work in coffee shops, hair salons, and bars. Not all are bad but quite a few are. Read More
Do you consider seriousness at the first time starting a relationship? by phanbamboo
I had an interesting discussion with my friend about the differences in the way Vietnamese and Western/American people think when they start a relationship. It began with my story about the foreign guy who wanted to start relationship with a girl ...
I think Vietnamese women actually move faster when it comes to getting into a serious relationship than western women. When it comes to sex Vietnamese women aren't any easier or harder than western women. Western women just tend to be more open ... Read More
Paperwork by ancientpathos
I bought a used motorbike 2 months ago. Wanting to be legal, I soon found out that I could not register it. Decided to register it in my girlfriend name. She said she could not because she is from a different province than we live. Is this true for ...
Might not be too long before foreigners can own property and houses in Vietnam. http://www.thanhniennews.com/index/pages/20131226-pm-wants-property-market-open-to-foreigners.aspx Read More
Paperwork by ancientpathos
I bought a used motorbike 2 months ago. Wanting to be legal, I soon found out that I could not register it. Decided to register it in my girlfriend name. She said she could not because she is from a different province than we live. Is this true for ...
She can't register it there but she can register it in her hometown province. I bought a new motorbike last year in Bien Hoa and had to have my girlfriend register it in Hai Phong. It took about 2 weeks for them to send the plates. Read More
Internet slow down again by Budman1
Looks like the internet is going down the tubes again. Started late last night and now today it's next to worthless. Changed over to my 3G USB to see if that would speed it up. Nope. Is it just me? I'm using VNPT.
I'm using Viettel Fiberoptic in Bien Hoa and this time the internet disruption hasn't been too bad. When I use Viber at home I get no problems, when I use it in coffee shops plenty of bad connections. Last year when we had this problem I had FPT and ... Read More
Things We Like About Living Here by ChrisFox
* terrific food * low cost of living * fruit and vegetables growing everywhere * no guns * public information campaigns ("wear your helmet") * lizards everywhere * fruit with chili & salt * local delivery
I like how the Vietnamese have embraced Capitalism with such fervor. Their entrepreneurially spirit would make even Ronald Reagan proud! http://www.sherv.net/cm/emo/smoke/smoking-smiley.gif Read More
Things We Like About Living Here by ChrisFox
* terrific food * low cost of living * fruit and vegetables growing everywhere * no guns * public information campaigns ("wear your helmet") * lizards everywhere * fruit with chili & salt * local delivery
Haha, you made another funny! People were doing that long before Bush became the greatest President. http://www.sherv.net/cm/emo/smoke/smoking-smiley.gif Read More
Increased ATM charges by Budman1
I've been using Agri bank ATM's down here in Can Tho for quite awhile now because the limit per withdrawal is 3mil VND Vs while the other ATM's are still at 2mil VND per. In the past the charge has been about $1.43 for each and my bank hits me for ...
That's why I stopped using ATM's. Just have my money sent from the States every couple of months. Read More
Things We Like About Living Here by ChrisFox
* terrific food * low cost of living * fruit and vegetables growing everywhere * no guns * public information campaigns ("wear your helmet") * lizards everywhere * fruit with chili & salt * local delivery
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