Ngan Khanh
German expat in Vietnam
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German
Lives in Saigon
Speaks English, German
Registration: 20 May 2013
I need advices... by Chocosko
Hello to those that are gonna read my pray which also became my torment. My life has been a rollecoaster. I come from Italy, to be precise Sicily. I have managed to go to Vietnam only once in my life ( i am 27 years old now ) and i loved the place ...
Oh my god! Why do you limit yourself so much around teaching English? This path is overcrowded and your chance is low competing those that come from English-speaking countries. Why don't you think of being a cook, a barrista, Italian teacher ... Read More
Unusual work permit question by iankinsey
Hi everyone My name is Ian and I'm from the UK, now living in Hanoi. I have an unusual question about work permits. I searched previous topics, but I couldn't find the answer. I'm hoping one of you fine, informed folks will know. I ...
:)))) lovely long post, OB! :lol: Sorry to disappoint you but I am no agent. I work for a global company and in charge of compliance issues here in Vietnam. There are a LOT of regulations and laws to follow from Ministry of Health, Ministry of ... Read More
Unusual work permit question by iankinsey
Hi everyone My name is Ian and I'm from the UK, now living in Hanoi. I have an unusual question about work permits. I searched previous topics, but I couldn't find the answer. I'm hoping one of you fine, informed folks will know. I ...
Obtaining for work permit is not that difficult. In my experience it takes about 3 weeks max. If they're not willing to do it for any reason, you can either prepare the stuff on your own or hire some service to do it. Piece of cake. Read More
Power of Attorney? by THIGV
My wife and I have two bank accounts in Vietnam. One is with Citi which we have chosen to keep open and the other is a CD with VIB Bank. She wants to close out the VIB account during an upcoming visit to Vietnam (while I will sadly be home working ...
Why don't you just transferred all the funds in VIB to another account that you would be able to get your hands on the money later. If the account is empty, it's as good as "closed". For power of attorny, its possible. You will ... Read More
Hi I need a transtalor, I can send a few sentences to be translated. by GuestPoster787
Can pay by timo transfer, say 100k?, should be less than 10min work. Please be a local Vietnamese /english speaker, with familiarity with current slang. Thanks.
I'm a bit curious on what you needed to be translated :unsure Read More
Can company cancel your work visa? by Guestposter5465
I moved here recently with a company's work visa. The company turned out to be a terrible fit, very corporate, very controlling. I found a better deal. Now the first company is threatening to take away my visa because I left. The passport says I ...
Hi DavidNewman, You're the smartest person so far in this thread being able to understand my points, even though I might not be clear as thinking it's obvious to understand. There is small correction, there's no temporary residence ... Read More
Can company cancel your work visa? by Guestposter5465
I moved here recently with a company's work visa. The company turned out to be a terrible fit, very corporate, very controlling. I found a better deal. Now the first company is threatening to take away my visa because I left. The passport says I ...
It is just to prove my point of Scenario 3 that a company can contact consulate/embassy to cancel visa sponsored by the company. So embassies/consulates do cancel visas as you can see the feedback from consulate. Like my 2nd post stated. For the ... Read More
Can company cancel your work visa? by Guestposter5465
I moved here recently with a company's work visa. The company turned out to be a terrible fit, very corporate, very controlling. I found a better deal. Now the first company is threatening to take away my visa because I left. The passport says I ...
I never denied it. That's scenario 3 in my previous post.Scenario 3 is fine, no problem. But if that visa is gained from the VN embassy in America, the American embassy in VN cannot cancel that visa. Maybe you should check by asking the US ... Read More
Can company cancel your work visa? by Guestposter5465
I moved here recently with a company's work visa. The company turned out to be a terrible fit, very corporate, very controlling. I found a better deal. Now the first company is threatening to take away my visa because I left. The passport says I ...
https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/Bw8VVdbIZlHiq4dZzICAPfJ5ZAgI17mLJhJkbgLSTZVXas2zVKDJo6YdhJ2aAi2tXH2FVtyDtFl0hYPQKlS-G-pXmQza7oPIryXZ842_GxGG-DeIVHnHdALAhZpZZlZ7qDt-qsmX_w=w2400 This is the newest case I did last month. This is the feedback from ... Read More
Can company cancel your work visa? by Guestposter5465
I moved here recently with a company's work visa. The company turned out to be a terrible fit, very corporate, very controlling. I found a better deal. Now the first company is threatening to take away my visa because I left. The passport says I ...
I never denied it. That's scenario 3 in my previous post. Read More
Can company cancel your work visa? by Guestposter5465
I moved here recently with a company's work visa. The company turned out to be a terrible fit, very corporate, very controlling. I found a better deal. Now the first company is threatening to take away my visa because I left. The passport says I ...
I don't want to be mean, but you're actually the one having a hard time expressing yourself clearly. It must be English language barrier, I've noticed this with my ex Vietnamese wife sometimes, it's as if the Vietnamese language had ... Read More
Can company cancel your work visa? by Guestposter5465
I moved here recently with a company's work visa. The company turned out to be a terrible fit, very corporate, very controlling. I found a better deal. Now the first company is threatening to take away my visa because I left. The passport says I ...
Please read again, again. Reading comprehension is important. The OP is an American moved here to Vietnam because of work's visa sponsored by his company. There is a high chance his company is an American company for being "corporate and ... Read More
Can company cancel your work visa? by Guestposter5465
I moved here recently with a company's work visa. The company turned out to be a terrible fit, very corporate, very controlling. I found a better deal. Now the first company is threatening to take away my visa because I left. The passport says I ...
I think you misunderstood/confused the posts from OP and mine. Please read again. None of us said anything about your country/a foreign country can cancel a visa issued by Vietnamese goverment. The fact that if a company sponsored for a visa ... Read More
Can company cancel your work visa? by Guestposter5465
I moved here recently with a company's work visa. The company turned out to be a terrible fit, very corporate, very controlling. I found a better deal. Now the first company is threatening to take away my visa because I left. The passport says I ...
Yes. It should be obvious that the company can request the embassy/consulate to cancel the visa.The embassy/ consulate doesnt cancel visas, you are getting confused.Sometimes it's better to not assume based on the so-called ... Read More
Can company cancel your work visa? by Guestposter5465
I moved here recently with a company's work visa. The company turned out to be a terrible fit, very corporate, very controlling. I found a better deal. Now the first company is threatening to take away my visa because I left. The passport says I ...
You mean your company contacted immigration to cancel the visa, not your company cancels it.Yes. It should be obvious that the company can request the embassy/consulate to cancel the visa. Read More
Can company cancel your work visa? by Guestposter5465
I moved here recently with a company's work visa. The company turned out to be a terrible fit, very corporate, very controlling. I found a better deal. Now the first company is threatening to take away my visa because I left. The passport says I ...
I confirm the company can cancel your visa, which the immigration will notice once it's used for immigration purpose. I did it twice on behalf of my company. Read More
Will move to Saigon from Shanghai in September , advices. by Nicky1983
Hello , i want to move to Saigon after my ending of the Chinese Visa (Shanghai) I have few questions: Where to live ? Area? I need a carrefour and a good gym nearby :D Is it compliceted to get a Working Visa? Is it complicated to open a ...
Yet another east vs west difference, that local men never seem to notice any women. I've never seen staring, leering, catcalls like in US, Latin America, Europe, Australia. You be careful out there, @shanghalf. Stay away from Nguyen Hue and ... Read More
Will move to Saigon from Shanghai in September , advices. by Nicky1983
Hello , i want to move to Saigon after my ending of the Chinese Visa (Shanghai) I have few questions: Where to live ? Area? I need a carrefour and a good gym nearby :D Is it compliceted to get a Working Visa? Is it complicated to open a ...
There is actually work visa/business *marked as LĐ for Lao Động* and work permit. Both require a company to sponsor/guarantee for you. I remember paying 60 USD for urgent work visa 3 month multiple entries and 145 USD for 2 years ... Read More
Good and Reasonable Contractor/ Design Firm by villanova
Dear all, Does anyone have any good contractors to introduce? Looking at moving into an office that is completely bare right now, will need a company to set up the tables, chairs, partitions, etc. So far I've only been introduced to one or ...
Sounds good! I can also send some pix of my office to you. My office is opposite the American consulate in D1 btw :) Read More
Good and Reasonable Contractor/ Design Firm by villanova
Dear all, Does anyone have any good contractors to introduce? Looking at moving into an office that is completely bare right now, will need a company to set up the tables, chairs, partitions, etc. So far I've only been introduced to one or ...
We personally have used a very good contractor to build our office 2 years ago. Super talented designer. If you haven't found anyone suitable yet. You can p.m me for more info! Cheers, Ngan Read More
bank account question by sanreza
hi, when i left VN there were something around 40,000,000 Dong in my bank account; am not planning on returning to VN any soon; How could I transfer this money to US or EU banks? Your help is appreciated.
Then I need your account number and name. Read More
bank account question by sanreza
hi, when i left VN there were something around 40,000,000 Dong in my bank account; am not planning on returning to VN any soon; How could I transfer this money to US or EU banks? Your help is appreciated.
Ahhaha. OCB can be an important bank in Vietnam. Sorry I seriously had to laugh :))) OCB had declared bankruptcy few years ago and was "rescued" by State Bank of Vietnam. The government could not let it go bankrupt as it would scare the ... Read More
Seek for wisdom & good vibes. by ScarletNguyen
Hi! I've never spitted out in public but I think it's better to reach out for some help instead of burying my head in sand. Since last December, I found out I'm with dysthymia when one Taiwanese friend exposed his story on FB. I'm ...
Wow! That's a very long post, which after reading it, I think your issue is not so severe. The main reason for all this probably come from long time stress. If you can cut the source of the stress and stay relaxed for awhile, you may be ok ... Read More
bank account question by sanreza
hi, when i left VN there were something around 40,000,000 Dong in my bank account; am not planning on returning to VN any soon; How could I transfer this money to US or EU banks? Your help is appreciated.
You didn't mention what bank is it or if it's linked to any international card of yours. There is no way for you to get that money over the phone or internet banking if it's a local bank as transfering USD out of Vietnam is a pain in the ... Read More
Process for Vietnamese to obtain passport by Wxx3
I'm curious as the the process and difficulty for a Vietnamese citizen to get a passport. This would be to enable them to travel and return, but eventually after 4+ years to leave for longer periods of time. Appreciate hearing your thoughts ...
It is indeed very interesting thoughts! And thanks for supporting Vietnam. For a British citizen, borders are only imaginary lines on maps. Try to give up your British citizenship and be a Vietnamese citizen and you will see the difference. As a ... Read More
Best ways to avoid loneliness when you are abroad by raun cesar
Hi all, I am planning to move abroad (Sweden). Moving to a new place means new people, culture and values in all that how can one avoid loneliness. I need your first hand experiences people....
This isn't a chat room, do you have something to contribute to the topic??Just ignore it. Seems many guys like to send messages with just a "hi" in it. Booooriiiinggg af! Read More
Best ways to avoid loneliness when you are abroad by raun cesar
Hi all, I am planning to move abroad (Sweden). Moving to a new place means new people, culture and values in all that how can one avoid loneliness. I need your first hand experiences people....
Just casually talk to people. Have a nice small chat, not the "weather" stuff. I'm easy to talk to so that works well for me. Read More
Storing luggage for 4 days
You can store your luggage at the airport (international gate). It's walking distance to domestic gate. My friend paid 5 usd for 5 hours to go shopping when they arrived in Saigon waiting for their flight to Nha Trang. Read More
Printer ink refills by Isacameth
Does anyone know of a place I can go to get my printer ink refilled?
As far as I know, Google is still free of charge to use... Read More
Seabank atm charges? by Jetlag777
Hi I am somewhat confused by what Seabank or for that matter other banks are doing in Vietnam but then I am sure others have had the same with all VN banks and atm charges. I had a credit of VND 1,023,124 on a cash passport card (Thomas Cook).. ...
Probably the bank charges: abroad withdrawal, currency charge, etc. Can you not access internet banking to see the bank statement/report? Read More
the size of cars in Vietnam by maximus0760
Hi, one of the first things that strikes visitors to VN (apart from the number of motorcycles) is the size of cars on the roads. Being a developing country with lower than average per capita income, one would expect the VN car market to be ...
When I first got a job offer from my old company, which required me to go from my home (in district 1) to Binh Duong a lot, I demanded a car. So the company bought an Innova for me to use. 7-seater was preferred to transport stuff and gear. After 1 ... Read More
Three row bus to the Mekong Delta by DirtyPierre
About a year or so ago some guy posted he had come across a bus company that ran luxury coaches to the My Tho and Can Tho that only had 3 rows of seats with two seats on one side of the spacious aisle and only one row on the passenger side. I made a ...
Who is "Her"? :offtopic: Read More
LAX to DAD with a dog
Maybe you can try LAX-SGN first. Those are big cities so bigger aircrafts are available for you big puppy. For SGN-DAD, you will find nothing. I suggest you guys to rent a privat car. It gonna takes long long time but it's for the sake of the ... Read More
Three row bus to the Mekong Delta by DirtyPierre
About a year or so ago some guy posted he had come across a bus company that ran luxury coaches to the My Tho and Can Tho that only had 3 rows of seats with two seats on one side of the spacious aisle and only one row on the passenger side. I made a ...
Hi Mr. Dirty, You can have a look at: dcarluxury.com and contact them for tickets and info. Hope it's the right one you meant. For noting stuff on the computer, I seriously love Google Chrome for that matter. I only need to sign in my Gogle ... Read More
HIV positive and work permit HCMS by kirk1982
Is it mandatory to get HIV tested for work permit in VN (HCMC).What if the result comes positive? Do they not give work permit ?
Depends on the company and the work requirements. It's mostly not required. But hey, do take care of yourself! And when it comes to "having fun", do let some blood flow to the big head. Too much blood in the "little brother" ... Read More
Starting a business with Vietnamese investor and a foreigner's "idea" by VanRoss
I'm wondering what general insights or information people have about the following question: suppose you are Vietnamese and a foreigner comes to you with a business idea. Is there anything illegal about the Vietnamese person creating the ...
1. Cons for the Vietnamese business owner hiring the foreigner would be: -The Vnmese has to sponsor/vouch for the foreigner with long term visa when hiring the foreigner. The Vnmese owner of course will be involved when the foreigner does anything ... Read More
Three wheel bicyle
@Oscar39: with a good teacher that won't let you fall and some empty places, you're good to go. Having a bike custom made can cost a small fortune. But you know what suits you best :) @Ralph Nha Trang: wow, you can put tones on my name ... Read More
Looking for stock goods suppliers, factories, interpreter! by sam4d
Hi everyone, I'm a businessman and I'll visit Vietnam "HCMC" during this month "Feb 2017" for a month. I might even relocate if there are good business opportunities. So I'm searching for a few things. I find it ...
Hi Sam, :) Nope. I'm not from Singapore. I'm Vietnamese. From Saigon originally. I often go to Singapore to relax with friends. All of my best friends they moved to the USA which left me with zero people that can actually get me. So I ... Read More
Three wheel bicyle
Oh, I don't think you can find an adult 3-wheels bicycle in Hoi An. You can have it custom made with a fee I think. Ask a mechanic for exact cost. But I think you should ask someone to teach you. Too bad you live in Hoi An. If you live in ... Read More
Looking for stock goods suppliers, factories, interpreter! by sam4d
Hi everyone, I'm a businessman and I'll visit Vietnam "HCMC" during this month "Feb 2017" for a month. I might even relocate if there are good business opportunities. So I'm searching for a few things. I find it ...
Hi Sam, Yeah, let's keep in touch. I will give you a note when I hear about stock goods on here via PM or you can message me your email address if you prefer. For interpreting, I'm very pricey and well-paid and a lazy employee. Haha. There ... Read More
Looking for stock goods suppliers, factories, interpreter! by sam4d
Hi everyone, I'm a businessman and I'll visit Vietnam "HCMC" during this month "Feb 2017" for a month. I might even relocate if there are good business opportunities. So I'm searching for a few things. I find it ...
Hi Sam, There is no specific area to sell stock goods. I normally got phone calls from factories about what they have left, which is often rejected by their customers due to wrong color/late delivery or so. Since I have good connections, I can ... Read More
Cost of living in Hanoi vs HCMC by United1980
Hi guys, I'm thinking of moving to Vietnam. Can you guys please give me an idea of living cost in Hanoi and HCMC? Appreciate it.
In term of service provider, Saigon would be the better choice. But I'm no expert in IT stuff so you should do more research to see where the service you gonna provide is required or have higher opportunity. Read More
Dirt Bikes in Ho Chi Minh by 726dbr
Where can you buy new (or used) dirt bikes in Ho Chi Minh City? Something like the Honda CR125, Yamaha YZ125, Suzuki RM 125, there are probably others, but those are the ones I can think of right now.
I have a good friend selling big motorbikes in Saigon. If you still cannot find a bike you like, shoot me a P.M, I may be able to help you out. Read More
Living In HCMC on 3K usd/mo by Takeomark
Hi all, First off, I'm sorry if this seems rude, I know that 3K is a lot of money in Vietnam. I'm not trying to brag or be a jerk. I'm still choosing which country to live in and I'm just looking for information so I can make the ...
3,000 USD per month is plenty of money that will give you a comfortable life in Saigon so no worries. A nice 1-bedroom apartment will be around 600 usd and 2-bedromm will be around 1000 to 1200 usd depends. The rest is for food, dating and other ... Read More
Christmas eve traditional Norwegian meal by PEGE
Are there any restaurant in HCMC, serving "ribbe og pølse" pork+sausage on christmas eve? This is a traditional norwegian meal for this special day. Anyone that knows of such a restaurant? If not, I will enjoy the local cuisine ...
It would be StormP bar restaurant at 5B Nguyen Sieu street, district 1. Klaus, the owner is a friend of mine. He plays a lot of golf too :) Read More
Christmas eve traditional Norwegian meal by PEGE
Are there any restaurant in HCMC, serving "ribbe og pølse" pork+sausage on christmas eve? This is a traditional norwegian meal for this special day. Anyone that knows of such a restaurant? If not, I will enjoy the local cuisine ...
Is something similar works for you? Norwegian and Danish seem have things in common :)) Read More
Where and how to book a round of golf in Saigon area by PEGE
Hi, I am called PG, Norwegian male 52 yo, visiting Vietnam and Saigon for the first time this christmas. I want to play alot of golf and would appreciate some advice on clubs and courses that accept greenfeeguests. Recommendations for good quality ...
You certainly don't look Vietnamese. Haha I normally come to Long Thanh and Song Be. For driving range, I come to Him Lam coz it's near my house. Read More
UK visa for Vietnamese national by Kingsheathern
Hi Everyone I would like my girlfriend to visit me in the United Kingdom. Ideally she would come on a tourist visa. Does anyone know how much money she needs to have in order to get a tourist visa? I'm not talking about the cost of the visa ...
Well, I'm from Saigon originally so we're here a bit more open towards western lifestyle, which means partnership for life without marriage or so. But your girlfriend is from Mekong Delta, where the people have different mindset, means ... Read More
UK visa for Vietnamese national by Kingsheathern
Hi Everyone I would like my girlfriend to visit me in the United Kingdom. Ideally she would come on a tourist visa. Does anyone know how much money she needs to have in order to get a tourist visa? I'm not talking about the cost of the visa ...
Nope. It's a bit easier to get visa for Japan and Korea (compare to visa for Europe and America). What I meant is if you have to go through the hassle to get visa for Taiwan, you guys should consider Japan or Korea instead as their visas are ... Read More
UK visa for Vietnamese national by Kingsheathern
Hi Everyone I would like my girlfriend to visit me in the United Kingdom. Ideally she would come on a tourist visa. Does anyone know how much money she needs to have in order to get a tourist visa? I'm not talking about the cost of the visa ...
I go to Taiwan every month. Taiwan visa can be tricky. Make sure she has labour insurance. With all that same hassle, maybe it's a better idea to consider going to Japan or Korea? Read More
UK visa for Vietnamese national by Kingsheathern
Hi Everyone I would like my girlfriend to visit me in the United Kingdom. Ideally she would come on a tourist visa. Does anyone know how much money she needs to have in order to get a tourist visa? I'm not talking about the cost of the visa ...
There's no specific "law" in getting visa from developed countries at all. I have seen rich people with fat bank account, houses, companies, etc. failed the visa interview. And poor girl like myself got the visa without having anything ... Read More
Purchasing new motor bike in HCMC by Kooler42
Will need to purchase new motor bike in HCMC. Must be big enough for wife, 5year old son and myself. Any advise is greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance.
It's not worth the effort with all the logistics cost, import tax, registration cost, etc. I would sell it in Thailand and buy 1 in Vietnam. Read More
Bringing personal items into VN by Guest2023
I have some furniture and household things in Australia. I'm thinking of bringing them here as storing them will cost way more in the long run. Has anyone shipped their personal items here from Australia,if so, what did you pay all up and did ...
You can try to contact Interlink. They have extremely "deep" relationship with the government and huge warehouse assets. I have been using them for a while to export stuff without giving them much paperwork because they do it themselves. ... Read More
Obtaining a UK Visa for my GF from Vietnam and language courses by Bingham67
Im from England and met my girlfriend who is from Ho Chi Minh we are taking things slow as it early days but I am planning for the future in advance. I wondered if anyone has any experience in bringing there girlfriend to England and what you had to ...
This is exactly why I don't ask strangers online for advice related to personal stuff. Only you can tell your situation best. I can only advise you and your girlfriend to travel a bit to developed countries so she can improve her passport with ... Read More
Starting an Irish folk band by Ciaran87
Hi all! I'm moving to HCMC in November and I'm thinking of starting an Irish folk band when I arrive. Idea is to do a few gigs around the city and maybe further afield. I've spent the last 3 years as the lead singer in an Irish band in ...
Do let me know how things going on with your band idea. A friend of mine is a drummer from Australia and has been living in Saigon for years now. I can hook you guys up when you're here 😄 Read More
About food in Vietnam by AlegreViajero
NB: The start of this post is a copy of a few responses to another post about "[url=https://www.expat.com/forum/viewtopic.php?id=576482#3191166]Delicatessen Shops in Saigon[/url]". My remark was simply: "[b]Vietnamese only care for ...
That was a very weird topic because I'm not sure what did the OP hope to achieve by the statement that Vietnamese only care about rice, noodle and Phở. Probably he hopes VNmese will focus more on hamburger, steak or Vietnamese to become ... Read More
All you can eat? Ho Chi Minh by DannyWielink
Hello everyone, I was hoping someone knows a good all you can eat sushi place in Ho Chi Minh. I like to eat a lot but I hate having the price displayed on every sushi since I think it ruins the experience. If anyone knows a good place, please let ...
Hi Danny, When my friends were still in Vietnam, we used to go to a japanese restaurant on ground floor of Moevenpick hotel on Wednesday evening for that. When my friends left Vietnam, I haven't been there few years now and the hotel also ... Read More
Can "B Class" Driving License help anything for Motorbike licence?
No. You will have to take both. The drive test is easy. The written test is 10 to 25 questions in Vietnamese ( my friend confirmed 25). They will give you translator and "help". You will pass no worries. Just a bit hassle with paperwork ... Read More
Lawn bowling by darren84310
1. I would like to know if there is a lawn bowling green in Vietnam, particularly Ho Chi Minh area. 2. What would be the interest in this kind of facility. 3. What is the cost of land for around 2000sqm (needs to be a decent ...
Hi Darren ( I assumed), 1. Very new. Really really new in Saigon. 2. Since its new, anything can happen. 3. 2,000 sqm at a decent location will cost you a fortune. Let's start with 1,000 USD per sqm. 4. Foreigners are not allowed to own ... Read More
3 month visa extension no more by Guestposter822
Hi, I have just been told by 2 agents in Nha Trang that only a 1 month visa extension is available at the moment. No 3 month extensions are available even though I have a current 3 month visa. Can someone please confirm if this is actually the case ...
You can get business visa from 1 year to 3 years with a sponsorship from a Vietnamese company. It's strange that the agents told you they cannot extend your visa as you only arrived with your first 3 month visa. As far as I know, if you come ... Read More
Can "B Class" Driving License help anything for Motorbike licence?
Hahaha. Yeah sort of. But limited to few years though. We Vietnamese have A1 driver license for motorbike unlimited time. B2 is 10 years limit. If you drive normal motorbike and scooter under 175cc you will need A1 license. Bikes over 175cc require ... Read More
Where to buy water features in hcmc
Not sure what type you want but You can try to Google "Đài phun nước mini" or "đài phun nước trong nhà". Read More
Expat Business man by David Boyd
I wish to run my business from VN, I will earn no money in VN, it will all be Australia based but would pay a few staff members. Would this make it easier for me to obtain a 12 month visa?
Yes. 90 days per visit free visa for 3 years. It's only good when the OP plans to go back and forth between Vietnam, Australia and other countries for business. The problem with 1 year visa is you need a sponsorship from a company in Vietnam ... Read More
Can a foreign father remain in VN?
How did it go with your TRC? As Charm mentioned, if you're a parent of a Viet, you can obtain TRC. For that, I think it should work if you have your marriage certificate + divorce cert. + birth certificate of your child showing that you're ... Read More
Expat Business man by David Boyd
I wish to run my business from VN, I will earn no money in VN, it will all be Australia based but would pay a few staff members. Would this make it easier for me to obtain a 12 month visa?
If your company is legally registered in Australia, you should try to get an APEC card, which allows you freely entry for countries with Apec agreement in 3 years. Read More
Shipping my Car from Europe to Vietnam? HOW? WORTH or NOT? by TalhaSami
I will be living in Vietnam for many years in near future.. I have a car in my country and it is standing there just waiting for me. And every year, it is becoming older and older even without using :( . It would be very nice if I can arrange ...
I wouldn't put too much hope on TPP. When the taxes do drop, other costs will show up and replace the holes. Let's hope for cars in VN to be cheaper in.....20 years!!?? If you use cars a lot like I do ( drive around Binh Duong, ... Read More
Moving to Ho Chi Minh City - Share your Move! by jesslaser
Hello Everyone, I know this is a pretty open ended question with a lot of directions it can go...but here goes: I am planning on moving from USA to Ho Chi Minh City next year. For those of you that have made this move (or similar) - what do you ...
1m83 and 100 kg huh? I guess you're XXL or 3XL. You can find that size at Saigon Square. To be sure, you can bring your own clothes enough for 2 weeks without washing for various occasions. In worstworst scenario (unlikely), you can have your ... Read More
Meet new people by tranus
Hi, anyone up for a drink or "nhau" this week at evening? I'm in Vietnam for 5 years but maybe spent too much time at work these last 2 years... time to hang out and meet new people. Let's discuss in this thread if ...
How was the gather yesterday? I haven't been here a while. Too busy with work. Now I try to "live" more. Lemme know if there's any plan soon. Read More
What price for rent a car/van with driver from HCMC to Vung Tau ?
Call a taxi. Mai Linh or Vinasun recommended and tell them you need an offer for few hours to Vung Tau. The driver will call his company and quote you. Normally costs around 40 to 50 usd. Do the same on the way back. That will help you save you a ... Read More
HCMC jewellery store with online payment? by tim.lazer
NEED HELP! Hi guys! :cheers: I'm Timm, a German fella working in Australia for a few more weeks. By the end of July I'm moving to Vietnam for good. My Vietnamese girlfriend's birthday is in 2 weeks and unfortunately I won't be ...
If there's someone you can trust with and you guys are close enough, you can ask them to do you a favor and give them the money back when you're in Vietnam again. That's what I'm always do for my best friend when he needs to buy ... Read More
How much money to send to GF and baby per month in Vietnam by TonyMapleLeaf
How much money to send per month to GF and baby living in Nha Trang? I figured about $700 or 14 mil dong/month to covered baby formula, clothing, foods, ect for both. Already paid a year rent upfront no worry about that. What say you? about right? ...
wow! hh it's quite sad and shocking to read the posts from people call themselves "men". But more sad than shocking! Many of them don't care about how often does the father see his child? Who's helping the child and the ... Read More
Custody of my child with Vietnamese ex girlfiend by Tydus
All I am seeking some advice on how as an Australian expat not living in VN I gain custody of my child who is currently with his Vietnamese mother. I'll bullet point the valid details but over view is I thought everything was ok but a surprise ...
Hi, I have some thoughts hearing the story from your side: 1. First, the posts above are quite right that it will be difficult for you to take the kid. 2. Secondly, for a lot of reasons, I don't really believe bringing the situation to the ... Read More
Nice apartment by HaydnP
Hi everyone - coming to HCMC to live soon (I hope!) and been looking at places in near to work in District One. Appreciate the different areas to live - cost, entertainment, roads etc, but just as important is a nice apartment building with a pool ...
You didn't mention your budget! But if it doesn't matter, try Somerset, The Landmark, Norfolk mansion! Read More
setting up Vietnam office of foreign company? by gg1965
Hi all, I understand that setting up a new company in Vietnam is a complicated process - but does anyone know of, or have experience in setting up a Vietnam (local) office of an existing foreign company? What is involved? Thanks g
I used to help setting up rep. office for a German company. Now working for another rep. office of U.K group. Maybe I can help. If you want, you can PM me your info and I'll hook you up with the right person! Read More
Clueless in Saigon and need your help by AnEyeOnSaigon
Hi there expatters. I'm in Saigon during April visiting family and have very little idea of what to do here. I'd love to hear your recommendations. It would probably help if I introduce myself so that you can frame your recommendations ...
You do know that "what you don't know can't hurt you" right? It's your mistake to be curious and look at the food preparation at street stalls! Why bother to invest in stomach pump when the better solution is "Don't ... 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
If you think it's too much, then don't pay! I did mention above, as long as you are happy to pay and the person happy to do their job then it is a fair transaction. Nobody forced you to pay a housekeeper 500 usd a month! If anyone feels ... 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
It is indeed interesting to read comments/posts of some members. I find it fascinating some people require a person to perform as a decent housekeeper, a skillful nanny, a trustworthy employee and capable of communicating in English with little ... Read More
Clueless in Saigon and need your help by AnEyeOnSaigon
Hi there expatters. I'm in Saigon during April visiting family and have very little idea of what to do here. I'd love to hear your recommendations. It would probably help if I introduce myself so that you can frame your recommendations ...
Hi One-eyed man! You have very nice skill showing off yourself, mister! If you can survive all the carbon monoxide, traffic and haven't been dead of old age, do consider going somewhere else for a while. Since you love to walk, it's great ... Read More
Need to know
What do you want to buy? I might want to clean up my apartment by selling some stuff. PM me for more info! Read More
Live Music Coffee shops / pub by mr.cit
Hello Friends ! I love music. Would you please recommend me some coffee shops / pubs which have live music (mostly English song)? Waiting to hear from you. Cheers!
Haha. You like to ask a lot of questions huh! Just go check them out! Read More
Live Music Coffee shops / pub by mr.cit
Hello Friends ! I love music. Would you please recommend me some coffee shops / pubs which have live music (mostly English song)? Waiting to hear from you. Cheers!
I have no idea about price there. I don't often have chance to pay the bills.But I do remember a glass of red wine is 500,000 Vnd (it was very nice wine tho). Here are places I often go: 1. Jazz Club on Le Loi street: nice place for bit ... Read More
Live Music Coffee shops / pub by mr.cit
Hello Friends ! I love music. Would you please recommend me some coffee shops / pubs which have live music (mostly English song)? Waiting to hear from you. Cheers!
I enjoy Hard Rock Cafe and the bar in Caravelle Hotel. They are, however, a bit pricey! Read More
Hobby Brewer in Saigon - you like make your own beer?
why 25.04? why not this Saturday or next Saturday? A lot of people might be gone for holiday ya know :rolleyes: Read More
Anyone know a good dentist & how much for dentist in HCMC Vung Tau? by IDude
Am looking at coming over from Brisbane in January 2016 and need decaying teeth fixed as well as a broken tooth and fillings. Would love to know how long I would have to stay to get it done. (Hopefully 3-4 weeks is enough How to pre book ...
My teeth service: http://dental.implantaau.com/index.php It is a bit pricey for Vietnamese standard but still cheaper than in your country. Mr. Hai does speak English. Email him for info! Cheap acc. can easily be found near there, backpackers ... Read More
The fakers being faked by Redbeard42
Spotted this In the online newspaper today. Really strange twist of events. :/ tuoitrenews.vn/business/26418/chinese-goods-bearing-fake-madeinvietnam-labels-hurt-local-consumers-manufacturers
The title is a bit .... ignorant! The Vietnamese don't fake stuff. Some Vietnamese buy cheap fake stuff from China and sell with good benefit in Vietnam. I am not saying it's good or better but faking things and trading faking things are ... Read More
Fastest internet provider in Saigon by jakejas
Can anyone shed some light on how to get the fastest internet speed at your house? I have a fiber-optic line direct to my bedroom, but sometimes the DSL to my sister-in-laws is faster. Neither one is fast enough to play online games, but there are ...
I used quite a few providers. Imho, VNPT is best, then Viettel, then SCTV, then FPT. Internet shops use normally a very highspeed package, which can cost from 800k up to 2 mil. a month. Read More
Organize an Expat blog meet-up! by Julien
Hi all, Should you want to organize a gathering with the other members, in your town, we would be pleased to help :). It is indeed a great way to meet new people, isn't it? If you would like to plan a get-together, do not hesitate to ...
Vung Tau will be packed with loads of people I think. Going to well-known tourist spots on holidays is not really a good idea :P Lots of places in Saigon will still open during Tet, and there is fewer people in Saigon than anywhere else! Read More
Restaurant in Ho Chi Minh City
Hoa Vien Brauhaus is an option. Read More
How can I speak English as a native people? by ronron
Hi friends, I has studied English for a long time ago but I just speak English a title in the simplest way. I have to use English in my business in nearly future so how can I become influent in speaking? I have tried to talk with some foreigners but ...
Lol. Right but you missed the part I saved money for a long long time to buy cheap TV that cost 1 mil and DVD player I paid 300k for. I keep the DVDs clean and in perfect condition to exchange for another DVDs. I only keep the movies I love. Read More
Few research questions for a novel by kilimanj
Hello, I am writing a book and had a few questions I cannot seem to find online. I was hoping someone could help. 1. There is a game that children play. It is like a top with a string wrapped around it in which you spin and throw other tops at it ...
1. Con vụ ỏ Bông vụ 2. Dunno. Maybe you can google coz the northern people 1954 I know that can tell you exactly, are mostly dead now. 3. Thats a small poem of the Southern people after 1975. : Một là con ... Read More
How can I speak English as a native people? by ronron
Hi friends, I has studied English for a long time ago but I just speak English a title in the simplest way. I have to use English in my business in nearly future so how can I become influent in speaking? I have tried to talk with some foreigners but ...
Oh, I learn English from watching American movies and sometimes British movies. I have watched thousands of movies already. Have to thank Hollywood big time for that. I started from zero. Was a poor student so I could afford cheap 10,000 vnd DVDs ... Read More
Had a Bag Snatched? Here's one for the Victims by Jaitch
A bag snatcher, Huynh Van Thanh, 25, according to the ID card found on his body, drowned after jumping off of a bridge as he attempted to evade police in Ho Chi Minh City on Tuesday morning. Police successfully took his accomplice into custody but ...
I just want to tell the story involved a very good friend of mine. My friend was Catholic so he went visit a church on Ton Duc Thang street on New Year's Eve. After the mass, he was driving his bike out of the church to go home with his family. ... Read More
Moving To Saigon & Have A Few Questions by Scotsman84
So I'm seriously considering a move to Saigon. Have been living in Bangkok for the past year but they've tightened up the visa situation so it's time to move on. I'm a UK citizen, under 30, and have funds from abroad if it matters ...
I guess that's the million dollar question. In Thailand they are. It's very easy to meet girls with a good job, good life, that don't expect any money from you when you're a young guy. Haha! It's good to see self-confidence ... Read More
Moving To Saigon & Have A Few Questions by Scotsman84
So I'm seriously considering a move to Saigon. Have been living in Bangkok for the past year but they've tightened up the visa situation so it's time to move on. I'm a UK citizen, under 30, and have funds from abroad if it matters ...
Very interesting posts! Most of OP's questions are already answered by experienced men already! I'll just throw in my 2 cents. I've traveled to around 15 countries now, even in Europe and found out a bitter truth that in Vietnam, ... Read More
Advice for Sky garden, riverside residence, grandview...
I would choose Riverside Residence. Read More
Fooled by foreigner? by QuynnTr
Hi you guys. Yea its about love affairs. Again. I have a friend, she used to works aboard for a while and met him, his name is Ray. They started to dating, hanging out for few times then she come back to Vietnam. After that she asked him come to ...
There's nothing else you can do for your friend now because she's already quit her job ad spent a lot to come to visit that man. Now what you should worry for your friend is to collect as much information about him as possible (photos, full ... Read More
looking for the filipino man who lost money at a clothing shop
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Need a local to help me buy a motorbike! by AlexGirroir
Hey, I want to buy a motorbike in HCM but I don't want to get ripped off because I'm a foreigner. I've done my research and now pretty much what bikes should cost what, but I want a local to help me communicate and negotiate, as well as ...
But what bike are you looking for? semi-automatic or automatic? Got a model in mind? Read More
Getting married, but have doubts... by fredgo
Hi all, I am new to this site, so bear with me. To the point, I have finally met a woman in Viet Nam that I love truly. In fact, I just spent 3 months with her in Nam Dinh and at the end I asked her to marry me. She is divorced and 2 children ...
:/Sorry. Where have I said or wrote I am unsatisfied with responses. I am actually very happy because of the responses here. It's better than I could hope for. I'd say yours is the first one that though being tongue and cheek, it is not ... Read More