oasisbarhatien
English expat in Vietnam
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Lives in Ha Tien
Registration: 04 December 2012
Age of Majority in Vietnam by oasisbarhatien
Re the last post , can anyone confirm at what age is the child considered to have reached the majority of age? Thanks in advance
My post was in the topic referring to the death of the Vietnamese spouse of a non Vietnamese person, and the consequences of that, in that a child of the couple could be a sponsor for a VEC or TRC for the non Vietnamese partner, but at what age ... Read More
Upon the passing of an expat's VN spouse...?
Re the last post , can anyone confirm at what age is the child considered to have reached the majority of age? Thanks in advance Read More
overstay fee by Nz0
according to documents found overstay fine depend about the numbers of days : vietnam-visa.com/overstaying-vietnam-visa/ [quote=][i]Overstaying for less than 16 days: [b]VND VND 500,000 – VND 2,000,000 (~US $22 – US $88)[/b] ...
1250VND really?? Somehow I doubt that figure is accurate , even though you have posted exactly the same on TripAdvisor !! Read More
Spousal TRC. by CHRISLANGTON
My ‘TRC by Marriage’ expires soon. Wife and I have been collecting all the necessary documents. Unfortunately, the Agent that I’ve used previously has shut up shop. Does anyone know someone good? Yes, I can take myself off to ...
Re # 12 and 16,this is not what we have found to be the case. We were told that the application can be submitted in the province where you actually live , NOT where you were born. As long as you have a document that proves you live there, in our ... Read More
Registering Motorbike Under Own Name for Foreigners by Hue1964
I would like to know if it is possible to register a used bike under my own name. How to do it & how much of a hassle it is. I bought my 1st bike(used) under a vietnamese name. But now there's a problem selling it because the original name on the ...
Narcrepellant -you do realise these posts are from 2018 except one from 2021 don't you? Read More
Quiet coastal town in VN? by narcrepellant2525
Is there any quiet coastal town in VN without gazillion cars and scooters running 24/7? Something like size of 40-50.000 ?
What about Ha Tien, in Kien Giang province ? I have lived here for 12 years now,and really like it here we used to live in the town when we ran the bar , but 2 years ago (basically due to Covid) moved to just outside the town in the countryside. It ... Read More
Phu Quoc - Cambodia (Kampot) Border Run by Aidan in HCMC
I delivered my friend, who is visiting from Canada, to the Phu Quoc to Ha Tien ferry yesterday. Here is his report."Depart Phu Quoc at 9:15 AM Cost was ~300K VND, one wayArrived Ha Tien at 10:45 AM, then 15 minute Xe Om (motorbike ...
The bus services from Ha Tien seem to be back to pre Covid levels.We came back from Rach Gia yesterday and many buses passed us going the other way, to Rach Gia, Saigon,Can Tho , Dalat,Nha Trang and many other local ones in the Delta.The bus company ... Read More
Phu Quoc - Cambodia (Kampot) Border Run by Aidan in HCMC
I delivered my friend, who is visiting from Canada, to the Phu Quoc to Ha Tien ferry yesterday. Here is his report."Depart Phu Quoc at 9:15 AM Cost was ~300K VND, one wayArrived Ha Tien at 10:45 AM, then 15 minute Xe Om (motorbike ...
Sounds pretty good.You do need to be a bit careful at the border here,as the Cambodians have become more greedy than before the Covid shutdown. A friend of mine , who lives here near Ha Tien did the same thing a few weeks ago. The Cambodian ... Read More
Living in Ha Tien by kirkwho10
Hi, My partner and I are thinking about moving to Ha Tien (from within Vietnam) sometime in the near future. We love nature, quiet atmosphere, and open spaces. We live a fairly conservative, local lifestyle. What are your thoughts about living ...
Yes, I still do use the forum!! As far as living in Ha Tien goes,I certainly like it here,I've lived here for 11 years,it is quiet (especially now since the spread of Covid) The scenery is beautiful,there is no real pollution,as there is no ... Read More
VEC Renewal In Country by SteinNebraska
After validating my new VEC last March which I was lucky to accomplish by a run to Moc Bai before it closed I extended it in country last September. Wife did everything for me at Immigration in HCMC. Total cost $10. This time she did the same ...
I am in almost exactly the same position as the OP.I have lived in Vietnam for11 years and had a succession of VEC's as I am married to a Vietnamese citizen.My VEC expired on 9th march last year (2020) so we went to Sihanoukville to renew it (as ... 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 ...
Re post 545-No it isn't that-my passport expires in 2029-I did ask the guy in the consulate why I couldn't have the usual 5 years-which they had given me before at that consulate,and he said that that was the maximum time the Vietnamese ... 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 ...
I have just received my 6 month VEC stamp in Rach Gia (Kien Giang province) I went there as I live in Ha Tien,which is in that province.It's the first time I have ever had to do this 6 month stamp,as,even though I have had a VEC for more than ... Read More
VEC or TRC following death of sponsor
I am posting this on behalf of a friend,if anyone has any information about this subject I would be very grateful.My friend currently has a 2 year TRC,previously he held a 5 year VEC-but he changed to a TRC because it saved having to leave Vietnam ... Read More
Guinea Pig(s) by oasisbarhatien
Perhaps a rather bizarre request,but we have decided to buy one or probably two guinea pigs as pets for our son.There is no pet shop in Ha Tien,does anyone know if there is one in Rach Gia(this would be the easiest place for us to go) or perhaps ...
Further to my original post,we haven't been able to find any in Ha Tien or Rach Gia.We will be in Saigon for a few days next week,does anyone know of a decent pet shop there where we can get 2 guinea pigs?Thanks in advance Read More
Guinea Pig(s) by oasisbarhatien
Perhaps a rather bizarre request,but we have decided to buy one or probably two guinea pigs as pets for our son.There is no pet shop in Ha Tien,does anyone know if there is one in Rach Gia(this would be the easiest place for us to go) or perhaps ...
Unfortunately we live in Ha Tien which is a considerable distance from there,and I can't travel there just now.Thanks for the offer though!! Read More
Guinea Pig(s) by oasisbarhatien
Perhaps a rather bizarre request,but we have decided to buy one or probably two guinea pigs as pets for our son.There is no pet shop in Ha Tien,does anyone know if there is one in Rach Gia(this would be the easiest place for us to go) or perhaps ...
Well I don't think they are banned,at least I've seen two here in Ha Tien quite a while ago on the grass by the river(their owners were letting them eat the grass) and we were in a restaurant in Rach Gia last week,and they had two in a cage ... Read More
Guinea Pig(s)
Perhaps a rather bizarre request,but we have decided to buy one or probably two guinea pigs as pets for our son.There is no pet shop in Ha Tien,does anyone know if there is one in Rach Gia(this would be the easiest place for us to go) or perhaps ... 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 ...
Unfortunately I don't know how to post a link,but there is a translation of Section 4 of the new legislation regarding issue of VEC's on the English language website of Vietnamnet,vn in the society section published 12/10/2015 referring to ... 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 ...
Thanks for the prompt reply.To clarify-my current 10 yr UK passport doesn't expire till 2023 it's just that the pages will be completely used up by next year,and as I will be in the UK I will get a new one then.So,the old passport won't ... 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 ...
Does anyone know for a fact if VEC's are still being issued?I ask,because there seems to be some confusion surrounding this issue. I have been married to a Vietnamese citizen since 2009,and was then issued a VEC at the Vietnamese Embassy in ... Read More
travel to phu quoc from kampot. Cost and Visa requirements by adp384
Hi guys, I wanted to travel to phu quoc from kampot can anyone help us knowing the cost and also visa requirements. Thanks
The old airport to the north of Duong Dong is closed,the new International airport is to the south,There aren't any flights to Phnom Penh from Phu Quoc,only Siem Reap.A fast ferry from Ha Tien to Phu Quoc (about 90 minutes) costs 235000 VND p/p ... Read More
Visa require to cross to Ha Tien Vegas Casino inside Cambodia?
The Ha Tien Vegas Casino has re-opened.It re-opened earlier this year,after being closed for about 2 years.The gaming floor is now housed in a new building to the side of the main hotel,and offers slot machines,Roulette,Baccarat,and 2 Chinese card ... Read More
Electricity & Internet In Phu Quoc by Magnus_Sweden
Hi, We are thinking about setting up an office on Phu Quoc but are heavily dependent on a very stable internet connection and no electricity blackouts. I have read that Phu Quoc recently got a new fiber cable to the main land, so that's a ...
Well-"Expat Warrior" you are wrong-the electric and internet cable was connected last year-not this year.How do I know??Because the company that did it (Prysmian) had their office in our bar in Ha Tien.And it's simply not true to say ... Read More
Visa changes
It's actually 15 days-including date of arrival and date of departure.Available for UK passport holders(and also German,French,Spanish and Italian passport holders)It's not actually a visa,it's a visa exemption,all you get is an arrival ... Read More
Electricity & Internet In Phu Quoc by Magnus_Sweden
Hi, We are thinking about setting up an office on Phu Quoc but are heavily dependent on a very stable internet connection and no electricity blackouts. I have read that Phu Quoc recently got a new fiber cable to the main land, so that's a ...
Early last year there was a new main electric cable and fibre optic internet cable laid to Phu Quoc island from the mainland,near to Ha Tien.This has resulted in a significant reduction in the cost of electricity on the island,and a much more stable ... Read More
Visa-free for citizens from Britain, France, Germany, Italy and Spain
There has been no announcement about this,but from 1st July next year (2016) the scheme will be extended to citizens of Australia,Canada and New Zealand Read More
Ha Tien, VietNam: Border Crossing and Visa Runs by WorzelGummidge
I live in Ha Tien, way down on the bottom left-hand corner of the map of Vietnam. We are the terminal for the massive ferry that sails people off to Phu Quoc resorts. (It can carry people, motorcycles, cars and trucks.) I operate two fishing boats ...
Well I came through there a few days ago,and as the new Cambodian border post buildings are not open yet-just the old temporary structures-there was no photo or fingerprint scanning.Once the new buildings are in operation,I am sure that will ... Read More
VEC,change of visa by Guest2023
I was speaking to a friend last night who has something I haven't heard of before. His VEC was due in January just after the new visa laws came in,he then found out for some reason his passport was forwarded to immigration. After not getting any ...
To answer my own questions-might be of help to someone in the same position. a)Yes-they are still issuing VEC's,a friend who was recently married to a Vietnamese in Vietnam has just got one from the Consulate in Sihanoukville.Waiting time 9 ... Read More
VEC,change of visa by Guest2023
I was speaking to a friend last night who has something I haven't heard of before. His VEC was due in January just after the new visa laws came in,he then found out for some reason his passport was forwarded to immigration. After not getting any ...
Hopefully someone here can assist me with my question.I am married to a Vietnamese lady and so I have a 5 year VEC,which was issued in the Vietnamese Embassy in Bangkok(because at that time we lived in Thailand)As I live in Ha Tien which is a few km ... Read More
Marriage. papperwork. by smellymoo
I have a Vietnamese girl-friend, I want to live in Vietnam, learn Vietnamese and never go back to my country. If I get married, it will give me residency, but will it also give me a work permit and/or investment licence equivalent? As if I get ...
It's not a "Marriage exception visa" It's called a "certificate of Visa exemption".It's normally valid for 5 years,as long as your passport is as well.You either have to leave Vietnam every 90 days,or report to an ... Read More
buy plane ticket (Air Jet) to Phu Quoc island...airport vs. agency ? by thuy4tien
what is the best way (meaning saving time and money) to buy airplane tickets to Phu Quoc? I heard that VietJet Air is cheaper than Vietnam Airline. Do you save time / money by walking into any of the travel Agency (on Pham Ngu Lao) and buy plane ...
If you want to book a flight ticket,it's easy and probably cheaper to do it on-line.Last minute flights with Vietnam Airlines and Viet-Jet tend to be more expensive.There's no bus to "Kien Giang" Kien Giang is the name of the province,it's not a ... Read More
Ha Tien, VietNam: Border Crossing and Visa Runs by WorzelGummidge
I live in Ha Tien, way down on the bottom left-hand corner of the map of Vietnam. We are the terminal for the massive ferry that sails people off to Phu Quoc resorts. (It can carry people, motorcycles, cars and trucks.) I operate two fishing boats ...
Yes you are right,there's one flight a day from Rach Gia to Saigon,early morning-it can be as cheap as 750,000VND,or 32 USD one way.The easiest way for you to get to Rach Gia from Phnom Penh is probably to gat a minibus direct to Ha Tien,then take a ... Read More
Ha Tien, VietNam: Border Crossing and Visa Runs by WorzelGummidge
I live in Ha Tien, way down on the bottom left-hand corner of the map of Vietnam. We are the terminal for the massive ferry that sails people off to Phu Quoc resorts. (It can carry people, motorcycles, cars and trucks.) I operate two fishing boats ...
1)No,there is no boat service from Rach Gia to Saigon. 2) There's no need to go to Rach Gia to get a boat to Phu Quoc,there are several boats daily from Ha Tien,which are both quicker and cheaper-it's pointless going all the way to Rach Gia and then ... Read More
Vietnamese leaving Vietnam by ripfoily
Hi all, I tried looking around for a similar topic like this, but no surprise, I only find the other way around :P I have a question concerning a Vietnamese friend leaving Vietnam to come on a short stay visa to a country in Europe. All the steps ...
I see you have posted the same question on "Tripadvisor" where I have replied,but I'll put the same information here as well.Vietnamese people do NOT need any sort of documentation to be provided to the Vietnamese authorities in order to leave ... Read More
Ha Tien, VietNam: Border Crossing and Visa Runs by WorzelGummidge
I live in Ha Tien, way down on the bottom left-hand corner of the map of Vietnam. We are the terminal for the massive ferry that sails people off to Phu Quoc resorts. (It can carry people, motorcycles, cars and trucks.) I operate two fishing boats ...
As one of the only 2 expats living in Ha Tien (AFAIK) I would be interested to meet WG I have to say I've not seen his boat around here nor seen any reference to fishing trips for tourists.I get many enquiries from customers interested in doing ... Read More
Ha Tien, VietNam: Border Crossing and Visa Runs by WorzelGummidge
I live in Ha Tien, way down on the bottom left-hand corner of the map of Vietnam. We are the terminal for the massive ferry that sails people off to Phu Quoc resorts. (It can carry people, motorcycles, cars and trucks.) I operate two fishing boats ...
As I said in my first post,I've lived here in Ha Tien for about 2+1/2 years,and I feel some of the information in the OP is a bit out of date.There are public minibuses from the Cambodian border to both Sihanoukville and Phnom Penh.The first ones ... Read More
Ha Tien, VietNam: Border Crossing and Visa Runs by WorzelGummidge
I live in Ha Tien, way down on the bottom left-hand corner of the map of Vietnam. We are the terminal for the massive ferry that sails people off to Phu Quoc resorts. (It can carry people, motorcycles, cars and trucks.) I operate two fishing boats ...
I also live in Ha Tien,and with my Vietnamese wife,operate the Oasis Bar which is by the supermarket (old market hall) just off the Dong Ho promenade.We are the only bar in town serving cold beer and Western food.The 15 day visa free entry to the Ha ... Read More