VungTauDon
American expat in Vietnam
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American
Lives in Vung Tau
Speaks English
Registration: 22 February 2013
Asking fiancee to wear this dress for the wedding reception
My wife wore 3 different dresses at our reception, so you shouldn't have a problem with only 2 Read More
English Books in Vung Tau by Su Bagnall
Does anyone know if there is a second-hand bookshop in Vung Tau?
I've never seen one but I could hook you up with some e-books if you have a Kindle. Read More
Fixing Kindle in Saigon? by exos
Hi Guys! Got some issue so need your help. My Kindle Paperwhite screen has died, hence it's not allowing me to read books, browse web etc. Is there any place in HCMC that can replace the screen for me quickly? Got all my readings there so I ...
http://maydocsach.vn/ 372/10 Dien Bien Phu Street, Ward 17, Binh Thanh District, Ho Chi Minh City They are supposed to be the only authorized amazon retailer Read More
Fixing Kindle in Saigon? by exos
Hi Guys! Got some issue so need your help. My Kindle Paperwhite screen has died, hence it's not allowing me to read books, browse web etc. Is there any place in HCMC that can replace the screen for me quickly? Got all my readings there so I ...
I live in Vung Tau so not sure about shops in Saigon. I'm in Saudi Arabia now and will be back in Vietnam in 2 weeks. I might be able to pick you up one in Doha if you can wait. Read More
Salary requirement for housekeeper by GuestPoster123
We arrived in HCMC recently and looking for a Vietnamese housekeeper/nanny Monday to Saturday 9-6pm What is the salary scale How much should we pay ?approximate Don't want to get cheated Many thanks
My wife is a degreed professional who works 6 days a week and makes only 600usd per month. I would never insult my wife by paying our helper an equivalent salary. Read More
Salary requirement for housekeeper by GuestPoster123
We arrived in HCMC recently and looking for a Vietnamese housekeeper/nanny Monday to Saturday 9-6pm What is the salary scale How much should we pay ?approximate Don't want to get cheated Many thanks
We have a live in helper and pay 4.5 million per month Read More
Fixing Kindle in Saigon? by exos
Hi Guys! Got some issue so need your help. My Kindle Paperwhite screen has died, hence it's not allowing me to read books, browse web etc. Is there any place in HCMC that can replace the screen for me quickly? Got all my readings there so I ...
Your 2 best options are: 1. Buy a new one, less headache and quicker fix 2. Buy new screen and fix it yourself. There are lots of videos on youtube to help. I lost mine a couple years ago to a taxi driver who through my bag in the back of the car, ... Read More
Advice from other expat mums on moving to HCMC
https://www.facebook.com/groups/Saigonparents/ If you are on Facebook you can find all your answers here. Read More
Reliable real estate agents and night life by GuestPoster13
Any recommendations for real estate agents in HCMC? I'll be working in District 5. Id Ike to rent in D5 but am curious if there's a nightlife in that part of town? Or does it tend to die down in the evening. Thanks for any help with this!
One of the best ways to find a rent house or apartment is by chatting up the waitstaff at the local cafes. Most real estate transactions in Vietnam, rental or sales, do not involve an agent. Most of the time it is word of mouth only via family ... Read More
Psychiatric Test For Marriage by milkybunnyHCM
Where can I get this done? I called FV and they said no can do for Americans, call Cho Ray! I call Cho Ray, they said they stopped doing that recently, you have to go to a psychiatric hospital. Anybody have an idea where those might be?
My wife and I got ours done as part of our medical exam. Doctor was a funny guy and just asked me if I heard voices telling me to get married, I I told him the only voice I heard was my wife's. Vung Tau is probably the easiest and quickest ... Read More
USD 2 dollar note by simon.1711
Hi guys, Just wanted to check with the Vietnamese in the forum. Is the USD 2 dollar note considered "lucky money" by Vietnamese? I heard it from a taxi driver the other day! One of my Vietnamese friends is getting married, and I'm ...
You can buy them at most gold stores for $2.50 each Read More
New in Vung Tau
There is one outdoor playground along front beach across from Grand Hotel or Palace Hotel. There are several indoor play centers also that are quite clean and safe. Our 4 year old loves them. I will try to find the addresses for you. What part of ... Read More
Best burger in Saigon? by delatbabel
What's your opinion? Currently my vote goes to the blue burger at Jaspas on Dong Khoi in D1. The meat is thick and tender, cooked to char on the outside but still juicy inside. If you're not a blue cheese fan like I am then maybe you ...
Hard Rock Cafe is not bad just a little pricey Read More
Bank account in Vietnam by benjoj
Hi all Let us say that hypothetically speaking I could be moving to HCMC in January, and purely hypothetically speaking I could be living on a tourist visa while working for my current UK company from home. If the purely hypothetical above were ...
My wife and I use Vietcombank and have had no issues transferring money via SWIFT from my US bank. Try not to transfer more than you will need, Don't accumulate savings here because it could prove hard to get it back out of Vietnam. Read More
New Immigration Laws by Mark mac
Hye all I am moving to Vietnam in the beginning of November. my employer told me that I can come there on a visit visa and then they can change my visit visa status to work permit over there.... i checked online and there is a new law that will be ...
The duration for the VEC is changing from 90 days to 12 months now. As it reads "Foreigners issued with LV1, LV2, ĐT, NN1, NN2, DH, PV1, LĐ, TT visas shall be issued with temporary residence cards with the same symbols" I take ... Read More
New Immigration Laws by Mark mac
Hye all I am moving to Vietnam in the beginning of November. my employer told me that I can come there on a visit visa and then they can change my visit visa status to work permit over there.... i checked online and there is a new law that will be ...
So reading this... .2. Foreigners issued with LV1, LV2, ĐT, NN1, NN2, DH, PV1, LĐ, TT visas shall be issued with temporary residence cards with the same symbols Does that mean if we have the VEC we can get the TRC automatically? Read More
Expats! What are your jobs? by mikeymyke
Even though my fiance and I made the choice to come to live in Canada, we also agreed to live in Vietnam should her application fail somehow. But as a foreigner who doesn't speak much Vietnamese, my job prospects seem limited to just teaching ...
If you are paying taxes to Vietnam out of your salary you can claim that as a tax credit on your US taxes. You can't do that if you don't report your income. Read More
Dermatologist in Ho Chi Minh city
Hi Quynn! Mickey has developed an egg allergy that causes him to break out in hives. Duong said that it seems to be getting though so we'll see. Read More
Vietnamese names only on birth certificate? by NashCat
I heard that a child born in Vietnam to a Vietnamese couple (mother is Vietnamese, father is not) can only have Vietnamese name on the birth certificate, is this true?
I think they require at least one part of the childs name to be Vietnamese but I've heard some provinces interpret this in various ways (like every other rule or law in Vietnam) Our children have Vietnamese middle names but I have heard that in ... Read More
Motobike rent in Vung Tau
Sammy Hotel has good rental, Also Belly's and Tommy's bars used to rent Read More
Looking for short term vacation house rental
It is not hard to find a nice and cheap hotel for 5 days, even having 2 rooms can be very cheap Read More
Dermatologist in Ho Chi Minh city
FV Hospital has a Dermatology dept. but haven't contacted them yet. My son is having some allergy issues so we might be going there soon. Read More
Bus service to Vung Tau by jessop
I am travelling to Vietnam in December and will be there for 5 weeks .I need to catch transport from District 1 to Vung Tau . I have googled a few times looking for some sort of transport bus train with know real response can anyone help me. Also ...
I took one of the new Hoa Mai VIP buses yesterday from VT to HCMC, 160,000 vnd but well worth it. They took normal bus/van and put in new seats, 5 single seats plus seat for 3 in back, each place has USB connection for charging phone and drink ... Read More
Young Saigonese girl love Vungtau and wanna move to settle her life :) by Ngocanhkdqt
Hello every one! Im having annual leave and just visit Vungtau ytd, one thing i must say now is: i love it! I just simply fall in love of the quite morning in the beach, fresh air, no jam traffic and people are fun and nice. At the moment, i work ...
That's very insulting, why would you suggest she work in a bar? Read More
Young Saigonese girl love Vungtau and wanna move to settle her life :) by Ngocanhkdqt
Hello every one! Im having annual leave and just visit Vungtau ytd, one thing i must say now is: i love it! I just simply fall in love of the quite morning in the beach, fresh air, no jam traffic and people are fun and nice. At the moment, i work ...
There are lots of expats in VT and most of us love it here. The lifestyle is a lot slower than HCMC but there are some nice clubs and a new movie theater and lots of good food. The beaches will never be like Nha Trang, beautifully tropical and over ... Read More
Fact or Fiction? by tsshapiro
Recently, many Vietnamese have told me I shouldn't eat vegetables at food stalls because they are unhealthy. My friends are claiming that they are using a chemical spray which incredulously makes the vegetable mature into fantastic sizes ...
I think most of the chemicals used are for making the fruits ripen early and to delay the rotting process not for making them larger. My brother in law grows durion and refuses to add any special chemicals other than normal pesticides. Again most ... Read More
Finding antihistamine in Vietnam
I am having some allergic reaction to something and it is causing me to have hives. Does anyone know the brand names of any Vietnamese antihistamine that would be like Benadryl tablets? Read More
Owning a moped by tintinmiami2013
All, Can a foreigner buy a moped / scooter in Vietnam legally? Are there extra paperwork? Beside my US passport, is there any other paperwork I need? Thanks all. Tin Tin
We have a SYM Shark that has been our daily driver for almost 5 years now and has about 45000 km on it. We are getting a new one because we are starting to have some small mechanical issues and I don't want our family of 4 to get stranded ... Read More
Owning a moped by tintinmiami2013
All, Can a foreigner buy a moped / scooter in Vietnam legally? Are there extra paperwork? Beside my US passport, is there any other paperwork I need? Thanks all. Tin Tin
There are no true mopeds in Vietnam. Moped was originally a motorized bike that you could pedal like a bike or go around like motorbike. Closest thing would be the electric bikes. I'm getting a new Honda SH150 this week or next, can't wait! Read More
USD 2 dollar note by simon.1711
Hi guys, Just wanted to check with the Vietnamese in the forum. Is the USD 2 dollar note considered "lucky money" by Vietnamese? I heard it from a taxi driver the other day! One of my Vietnamese friends is getting married, and I'm ...
We give them out to children during the Tet holidays as lucky money Read More
Misc. everyday life questions by cvco
1) Which is the predominant SIM card used, old standard size or new micro card? 2) Whats in the markets? Is there a variety of international foods or is the stock mainly Viet, Chinese brands? 3) Whats on TV on the standard, non-satellite channels ...
I've used Vinasun more than any other second would be Mai Linh. The most common problem I have had is the driver taking longer routes to increase the fare. Read More
Vitamins in HCMC?
Also look here http://www.gnc.com/storeLocatorIntl/index.jsp for GNC Read More
Americans Banking in VN - Compare banks - FATCA discussion by cvco
I had been reading the Bank Comparison thread from the start and was itching to talk about FATCA and then finally someone did. But we will start this thread to continue comparisons of banks but from the American perspective as its they who are ...
Most countries tax worldwide income unless they meet certain criteria such as being outside of their home counties for "X" amount of days. I have lots of friends who live in the UK but work abroad and they still pay taxes to the UK Read More
Police Record by spajcte
How can i get a police record from back in the state? Can i get it at the US Embassy here in HCMC? Any suggestions? Thanks
DOCUMENT 1: A Criminal Check Record issued by appropriate foreign authorities in the locality where the foreigners resided before moving to Viet Nam. In case where the foreigners have resided in Vietnam for over six months, they should only submit ... Read More
Police Record by spajcte
How can i get a police record from back in the state? Can i get it at the US Embassy here in HCMC? Any suggestions? Thanks
You can get one from your home city or county in the states. It will just say that you have no outstanding issues with the police there. They will stamp it and your good. Vietnamese like to see the "official" stamp or anything that looks ... Read More
Latest on leaving Vietnam with over $5000USD? by toiyeuthitmeo
Hi guys, Too long; didn't read: American friend has $11K earned legally in Vietnam, would like to legally take it out in cash. How? A colleague has done well saving during her time in Vietnam and will have about $11,000 when she departs ...
I've heard of private banking systems in Vietnam for transferring money to other countries. The person called it the bamboo banking network. From what I was told you pay someone in Vietnam and your friends or whatever can visit a Vietnamese ... Read More
We are moving to vietnam by end of this month by hmmm
Halo everyone.. we are moving to vietnam by end of this month.. Would like to seek for your advice of how to get started there.. Will be working at D1, have a 12 months old baby. Highly appreciate your input on the following questions: 1. ...
You can search for this on Facebook also "Mothers, babies and children in Saigon (Ho Chi Minh City)" There are a lot of members here from HCM who can help Read More
Are the boat transportation back?
http://m.tuoitre.vn/tin-tuc/Chinh-tri-Xa-hoi/1059674493,Tau-cao-toc-trieu-do-thay-tau-canh-ngam-TPHCM-Vung-Tau.ttm Some photos of what the new boats will look like Read More
Are the boat transportation back?
http://www.thanhniennews.com/travel/new-tourist-boats-to-replace-banned-vietnam-hydrofoils-28455.html New tourist boats to replace banned Vietnam hydrofoils Read More
Finding a job in vietnam by lbirt23
Hey guys and girls, I am currently trying to find a job in Vietnam as I am looking to move there next year. I currently work in the oil and gas industry in Australia and have scoured the net trying to find oil and gas jobs in Vietnam. Would anyone ...
I am currently working off the coast of Congo. The best place to look online for oilfield jobs (and all news related to the oilfield) is rigzone dot com Other than that PV Drilling has a sort of monopoly on drilling services in Vietnam and you can ... Read More
Any Car Parking in the city if you have no spot in front of your home?
Many apartment buildings offer car parking. Where my friend lives they don't even ask if you live there, just park and pay Read More
Retire Expats filing yearly tax for the US. by thuy4tien
To those who are living in HCMC...and has been RETIRED (from the US work force): How do you file your yearly US tax (April 15) while living in Viet Nam? Are there any International Tax preparer living in HCMC? How much do they charge? My wife ...
I use Tax Cut software from H&R Block and I use my Vietnam address as my residence but I put my mailing address as my po box in the US. The only way you can get a tax break for living abroad is if you meet certain requirment such as staying ... Read More
New Immigration Laws by Mark mac
Hye all I am moving to Vietnam in the beginning of November. my employer told me that I can come there on a visit visa and then they can change my visit visa status to work permit over there.... i checked online and there is a new law that will be ...
You can get a business visa on arrival very easily using such companies as myvietnamvisa. Getting a work permit transitioned from a B3 may be quicker than doing it by a normal tourist visa. Read More
hawaiian bbq in ho chi minh city and/or vungtau?!!
You may have to cook it yourself Read More
Can foreign visitors on tourist visa stay at private home.? by Yogi007
Hi, I keep getting different takes on the above. I have friends that live in leased properties here . When their relatives arrive for a week of two , they were told they need to stay at a hotel. You lease a house long term for years, and foreign ...
All i can say is that my mother came to visit my wife and i in Vung Tau last year and we had a visit from the local police. All he did was check her id and visa. No money changed hands and he told her to enjoy her visit. Read More
house ownership - requirements for an expat to buy a house? by Gazarm
What are the requirements for an expat to buy a house in Vietnam? Does he have to be married? Are there new rules?
There is supposed to be a mental assessment done as part of the medical exam. Most doctors who speak english will just jokingly ask "are you crazy?" Read More
house ownership - requirements for an expat to buy a house? by Gazarm
What are the requirements for an expat to buy a house in Vietnam? Does he have to be married? Are there new rules?
yes, you should be married and your wife can own the house. Read More
house ownership - requirements for an expat to buy a house? by Gazarm
What are the requirements for an expat to buy a house in Vietnam? Does he have to be married? Are there new rules?
Yes, that is true, but an apartment is not a house. Read More
house ownership - requirements for an expat to buy a house? by Gazarm
What are the requirements for an expat to buy a house in Vietnam? Does he have to be married? Are there new rules?
I don't trust anyone who says that it is easy to buy a house in Vietnam. It's not even easy for Vietnamese. Read More
Available Baby Formulas in HCMC by gslam17
Hi , my 5 month old baby and I will visit HCMC for a month holiday ( October ) and mainly to visit my husband who now based in Vietnam. Can someone please tell me what are the baby formulas available in HCMC , specially in District 2 area? I ...
We live in Vung Tau and usually buy at the Coop Mart. My daughter is 1.5 years now so we don't buy infant formula anymore but we do buy some of the "follow-on" milks for toddlers. Read More
Do you know any coffee shops which have private rooms&allow smoking?
I would think it would be harder to find a place that banned smoking. Read More
Available Baby Formulas in HCMC by gslam17
Hi , my 5 month old baby and I will visit HCMC for a month holiday ( October ) and mainly to visit my husband who now based in Vietnam. Can someone please tell me what are the baby formulas available in HCMC , specially in District 2 area? I ...
Enfamil products are availible nearly everywhere. Read More
My vietnamese GF is pregnant - how much it costs for pregnancy in HCMC by MarcusKS
Hi , I,m from Malaysia and my Vietnamese GF called me this morning that she is pregnant ! After she has a pregnancy test and yes she is ... I was so happy because we will have a baby soon . But i need some advise from expats . How much does it cost ...
We had our first child at Tu Du and our second at Hanh Phuc (after much debate, she really wanted to go back to Tu Du because Vn women seem to think its the best) After having our first visit to Hanh Phuc and seeing the rooms and meeting the staff ... Read More
Interested in Vietnam.- How easy if the immigration system? by kiwiinkorea
Hi there, I am a New Zealander working as an English Teacher in Thailand. I have been here more than a year, prior to that I taught in South Korea for 3 years as well as in New Zealand teaching academic English. I hold a BA plus a language ...
Visa on arrival is the same as what you would get at embassy Read More
Tattoos in HCMC ( or Saigon...lol) by VungTauDon
I've been thinking about getting some ink done and am wondering if anyone has had any work done here. Saigon Ink looks to be a decent shop but I'm sure there are others. Also, how do the prices in Vietnam compare to US and/or Aus shops?
Wow...one whole year has passed and I'm still here :D Read More
Visit Vung Tau
I like the Sea View cafe much better at 28 Tran Phu Street, Front beach a little past the cable cars. Read More
How about opening indian restaurant in vung tau./
There is one place, Alibaba Indian Cuisine, that is quite good (I heard) my wife's cousin is married to an Indian man and they live in VT. There are lots of Indians who work in the oil and gas field who travel through VT It is around the corner ... Read More
Latest on leaving Vietnam with over $5000USD? by toiyeuthitmeo
Hi guys, Too long; didn't read: American friend has $11K earned legally in Vietnam, would like to legally take it out in cash. How? A colleague has done well saving during her time in Vietnam and will have about $11,000 when she departs ...
110 @ $100usd bills inside an envelope inside your purse or backpack (especially if it is carried with other important look documents) will not be noticed. They are more concerned with local currency leaving the country. I work in Congo and they ... Read More
Meeting someone at airport before clearing immigration.
My son who is 14 will be flying into HCMC by himself. He has visa on arrival already but he has never flown here by himself. Does anyone know if it is possible to meet him after he gets off the plane? I have seen people waiting there holding signs ... Read More
Expat co-owning a house in Vietnam with wife by VungTauDon
My wife (Vietnamese) and I are saving to buy a house and I am wondering if it is possible to be listed in the housebook as a co-owner or will I always have to register with the police like a tourist. I don't register with them now as my landlord ...
No, still saving money, we are renting now. We will consult a lawyer later but I was hoping someone had some experience with this already. Read More
Expat co-owning a house in Vietnam with wife
My wife (Vietnamese) and I are saving to buy a house and I am wondering if it is possible to be listed in the housebook as a co-owner or will I always have to register with the police like a tourist. I don't register with them now as my landlord ... Read More
Why do Western fast food places and others charge such high prices? by I do believe
Many (Hospitals, Western hotels, Western fast food places, Starbucks all rape the pocketbooks of Westerners. Perhaps OK for the tourists but irritating for those of us who live here. Many (most?) of the cafe's in District one are on the gravy train ...
Yes, Kha Van Can, but some of the biggest houses in VT are on my street. Read More
Why do Western fast food places and others charge such high prices? by I do believe
Many (Hospitals, Western hotels, Western fast food places, Starbucks all rape the pocketbooks of Westerners. Perhaps OK for the tourists but irritating for those of us who live here. Many (most?) of the cafe's in District one are on the gravy train ...
I'm paying 6.5 million for my 3 story, 4 room house in VT Read More
What am I really looking at for monthly expenses? by Xavier Patrick
Though many of my questions seem to have a consensus answer (ie, best to find teaching work there rather than in advance) one that seems to have wildly conflicting answers is how much one might need to spend in a month in HCMC. Some sources say I ...
Saigon or HCMC is a very large city and there are houses or apartments for nearly every budget. I live in Vung Tau where I am paying 6.5 million a month for a 4 room, 3 story house. a few streets over I have a friend living in a house much the ... Read More
How to send money back home the easiest and the cheapest? by singlefree
I am from the Philippines and working here in Hai Phong for a language center. Just today, I was supposed to send money but when I went to Western Union, the bank said that their transaction is just to receive and referred me to a bigger bank. ...
From Western Union website Money sent overseas must be for a legitimate purpose in compliance with the current regulations on remittance of the Central Bank. Those purposes are listed below: 1. For Vietnamese citizens: Foreign currency can be sent ... Read More
Organic Hipster Stuff by treesahquiche
Okay, so I don't even know if it's possible to get this stuff, since I've been to Co.op Mart, Maximark, and Citimart and haven't seen anything, but is there a place where I can get: - Organic, raw (unprocessed, unheated, still contains beeswax and ...
You can look at this product... facebook.com/pages/Golden-Bee/596898990403167 Read More
Road Biking by victorqnguyen
Is that even a good idea to be road biking in HCMC? Safety-wise. -V
The upside to riding a bike is that you don't have to follow any traffic rules and you just go and do anything you want. I am being a little sarcastic but it is true. If you have ever driven past a school after they let out in the afternoon you ... Read More
Organic Hipster Stuff by treesahquiche
Okay, so I don't even know if it's possible to get this stuff, since I've been to Co.op Mart, Maximark, and Citimart and haven't seen anything, but is there a place where I can get: - Organic, raw (unprocessed, unheated, still contains beeswax and ...
I have never seen any fake honey in the 5 years I have been in Vietnam. My wife's brother in central Vietnam makes honey and like I said before there are many people who work in the forest and collect natural honey and sell in the markets Read More
Organic Hipster Stuff by treesahquiche
Okay, so I don't even know if it's possible to get this stuff, since I've been to Co.op Mart, Maximark, and Citimart and haven't seen anything, but is there a place where I can get: - Organic, raw (unprocessed, unheated, still contains beeswax and ...
You can find 100% natural honey at many of the local markets (Street markets) We buy honey collected wild from the forest all the time Read More
Tattoo Shops? by Aescleah
Can anyone recommend a tattoo shop that is clean and professional...like up to North American standards if possible. Thanks!
Saigon Ink is one of the older and more professional shops around .facebook.com/saigonink Read More
Expat in Vung Tao by Francis13
Hi everyone, Are there any expat living in Vung Tao? (I need some advise). Thanks Francis.
I've been to Bistro 9 2 times, great homemade ice cream but will not go there again. The first time was okay when I went alone, the second time I took my Vietnamese wife and she was treated poorly. I don't know what the problem was but the girl ... 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 ...
I've wired money to my wife's usd account at Vietcombank via SWIFT with no issues and it is a lot cheaper than using an ATM Read More
5 year visa? by spajcte
tourist visa Vs Business Visa? can you change the visa type? what is the cost for a 3 months visa/do it yourself cost? anyone knows?
I got a 3 month business visa for my 14 year old son a few months ago with no issues. Did the visa on arrival for it and had no problems at all. Read More
"Best Pizza restaurant in Vietnam" by mab0918
Who among you guys have tried Pizza 4P's ? How's your experience? :D Pizza 4P's Address : 8/15 Le Thanh Ton St., Dist.1 HCM City, Vietnam :)
Best i've had is David's Pizza in Vung Tau. Real wood fired brick oven is very nice Read More
Pay apartment rental by US Dollar or VN Dong? by big15096
When I was searching for apartments to rent. All rental rate was given in US Dollar. Are you paying them in US Dollar? or VN Dong?
My first landlord would only take USD which required a trip to the gold store every month. Our current landlord is paid in VND straight from my wife's account Read More
Living off the bank interest rate by crazybitch
ANyone doing this right now? My goal is to move to vietnam in 2 years, I WILL NOT get a job or neither will i ever work in vietnam for a living.. Lets say i put 2 bill dong in vietnamese bank, and just live of the interest rate. and i will buy ...
$600 a month but you are tying up 1 billion and i believe you only get the full interest payment at the end of the term of the deposit. So you deposit 1 billion for 1 year before you make any money. Even though my wife and i have a little over 2 ... Read More
Expat in Vung Tao by Francis13
Hi everyone, Are there any expat living in Vung Tao? (I need some advise). Thanks Francis.
I live in Vung Tau also 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 ...
My wife is from Dong Ha but adopted a more southern accent when she started university in HCMC. She said that people looked down on her because she spoke like a country girl. Now the only time I hear her talk different is when she meets someone from ... 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 ...
It may also help if you refer to her as your girlfriend instead of as your housekeeper...lol 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 ...
The problem we have is not whether or not my children speak Vietnamese or not, it's what dialect or accent they will use. My wife speaks with a southern accent and my mother in law and housekeeper speak with a middle/north accent. My son is 3 and my ... 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're not automatically exempt though. Even though I live in Vietnam now, I don't currently work here. When I did my US company paid all my Vietnamese taxes and I was able to claim that as a tax credit. 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 ...
If you are American than you have to report and pay taxes on all income no matter where you earn it. Vietnamese only pay taxes on work they do inside Vietnam and it is withheld by their employer so no need to file extra paperwork (for most people, ... Read More
Sending equipment via courier to Vietnam from UK. by DJWizdom
Hello globetrotters, expats, and tourist-types... I have an enquiry about sending stuff to Vietnam. Ho Chi Minh to be more precise. Basically I am a DJ back home in Blighty and I'd love to get 2 turntables and a DJ mixer sent over via courier. It ...
Why don't you just pack the gear up and travel with it? You will have to pay for the extra luggage but you will have your equipment and will not have to pay for shipping. 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 ...
Both of my children have US and Vietnamese passports. 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 ...
Both of my children have Vietnamese and American citizenship. Both of them will stay in Vietnam until either we decide to move to the US or we decide to send them to school there. 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 !!!!!!!
Another thing to remember is that this is (or was) a special time of year. Tet is a very special time and most expats just think of it as a fun time but for the Vietnamese it can be a very stressful time as well. There are lots of things to plan and ... Read More
slurpees in vietnam?
I wouldn't trust the water supply feeding the machines here or proper cleaning of the various bits inside. Read More
make identity card
Outside at any photo shop, cost is very cheap, around 20,000vnd Read More
Bra shopping in Saigon by Claire_
Hello I have no idea where to find bras that might fit. I'm a size G to H, yeh, tricky in Asia! Anyone know of any specialists please?? I'm not planning on going to Europe for a long time and I doubt internet shopping would be any good as I always ...
You might try Russian market Clothing Store 225 Ben Chuong Duong, district 1, Ho Chi Minh City, Ho Chi Minh City Read More
Why do so many Vietnamese treat me like a 12 year old? by I do believe
Why do Vietnamese treat foreigners as if they are children?
It is normal to take a sampling of a population group to ascertain the thoughts and opinions of the population at large. Its called polling. 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 !!!!!!!
You should come down to Vung Tau for a weekend Read More
Is it safe to keep Vietnam Dong? by pakhai
Hi all I from SG and i been staying in DN for 2 yrs. I have converted my SGD450,000 into vietnamese dong to make some interest from the bank and now thinking of tt more SGD over to Vietnam. Any advise, is it safe to keep all my cash in ...
It is easy to transfer money into Vietnam. Not so easy to transfer out though. Read More
Why do so many Vietnamese treat me like a 12 year old? by I do believe
Why do Vietnamese treat foreigners as if they are children?
I have found the the majority of Vietnamese know very little about bacteria and viruses. My sister in law who holds a uni degree got angry with me because I didn't want her to hold my infant daughter while she was sick with the flu. She had could ... 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 ...
I have been very lucky. My Vietnamese family understands that I am a foreigner and tend to laugh off my mistakes. The worst thing I did was lay down on the sofa and had my foot on top of the small house alter that was sitting next to it. My mother ... 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 ...
My point was that there is no downside to having both Vn and US citizenship. I have seen so many post on here from people who are trying to reconnect with their heritage and would love to be in a position to get their Vn citizenship. Its easy to do ... Read More
Tips on hiring a maid by milkybunnyHCM
I haven't seen any threads on this, so thought I'd ask. Hubby and I have been discussing hiring one on and off for awhile but never actually did it. My husband asked his family once on how to go about it here in Vietnam, they said "You hire family!" ...
You can ask some of your friends. It sounds like you just need someone to come in a couple hours a day at max. A lot of the maids/cleaning ladies work several houses so you might be able to find someone that way. After you talk to them you may find ... 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 ...
The benefit to us is that at some point in the future we want our children to be able to freely travel to the US for schooling and also be able to freely travel around the world. A US passport makes travel very easy. With my children having social ... 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 ...
It is a very easy process to get the dual citizenship. The US part only took an hour or so at the consulate. Both of my children have US/Vietnamese citizenship Read More
Tips on hiring a maid by milkybunnyHCM
I haven't seen any threads on this, so thought I'd ask. Hubby and I have been discussing hiring one on and off for awhile but never actually did it. My husband asked his family once on how to go about it here in Vietnam, they said "You hire family!" ...
Are you looking for someone to live in with you or just a day house cleaner? I don't know the Vn term but we have what is called a "Helper" which is like a nanny who lives with us. She does light cleaning and washes the clothes and does most of the ... 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 ...
There really is no downside to getting the Vietnamese citizenship. Definitly less hassle as far as visas go and in the future when the child grows up he/she will be able to explore their Vietnamese roots. They should get the VN paperwork first ... Read More