Sen-san
@senwl
Indian expat in Vietnam
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About me
Indian
Lives in Ho Chi Minh City, Ho Chi Minh
Speaks English, Vietnamese (beginner), Japanese (beginner), Chinese (beginner)
Registration: 02 August 2013
Vietnam - Ho Chi Minh City - Corona Virus by Zozz7
Hello All, I just moved to Saigon (for few years) by mid of December from Europe and i have some concern regarding corona virus. I am following daily basis the international news but I am interesting what could be in the local news. How risky the ...
They wouldn't do this if the number of 6 confirmed cases in VN was real...Maybe they are just taking precautions. WHO has annouced a worldwide emergency for only the sixth-time in its history. VN govt is yet to declare it a health emergency.Not ... Read More
Family dependent visa guide HCMC
Wait until you get your TRC (work). Then visit the immigration office in D1 and ask the officers there. They will guide you. If you go through an agent I am sure you'll have to pay more. Ministry of Public Security Department Of ... Read More
Can I get my required Health Certificate after I arrive in Vietnam?
Yes you can do it here in HCMC. In fact that's what most of us do for our WP applications. One of those "authorized" clinics is Care 1, Family Medical Practice in D1. Professional English speaking staff, it will cost just over 2 mill ... Read More
China Visa by tintinmiami2013
Hi all, As a U.S citizen I need a China Visa in order to enter and tour their country. If I'm living in Saigon (HCMC), where can I go to apply for a China Visa with a U.S passport? Please advise. Thanks. Tin Tin
The school/institution in China where you've taken admission should guide you on that. Pls get in touch with them. Read More
TRC Temporary Residence Card transfer to new passport? by bkksaigon
Hi I need to ask if the TRC can be transferred to a new passport please? I have one page left on my passport and a one month business VN visa. My employer offered to help get the TRC However I am confused if should : - a : Get the TRC with my ...
A few things there.... 1st, company won't ask you to redo the WP. Company will (if necessary) redo it themselves. In other words, WP is an official document that allows a certain organization or entity to hire and employ a foreign national in a ... Read More
TRC Temporary Residence Card transfer to new passport? by bkksaigon
Hi I need to ask if the TRC can be transferred to a new passport please? I have one page left on my passport and a one month business VN visa. My employer offered to help get the TRC However I am confused if should : - a : Get the TRC with my ...
Since I suggested you get the new PP first, then apply for TRC .... you will have to submit your new PP (with a valid Visa on it) as part of your TRC application. In case you tell them your old (cancelled) pp still holds a valid Visa, there's ... Read More
TRC Temporary Residence Card transfer to new passport? by bkksaigon
Hi I need to ask if the TRC can be transferred to a new passport please? I have one page left on my passport and a one month business VN visa. My employer offered to help get the TRC However I am confused if should : - a : Get the TRC with my ...
As far as I know .... :cheers: Read More
Work permit
Most (if not all) international companies in VN employ foreigners in a legal way, with valid WPs. If the company in question has sent you a job offer, I presume they are well aware of your 2.5 yrs of experience in a specific field. Pls note, ... Read More
TRC Temporary Residence Card transfer to new passport? by bkksaigon
Hi I need to ask if the TRC can be transferred to a new passport please? I have one page left on my passport and a one month business VN visa. My employer offered to help get the TRC However I am confused if should : - a : Get the TRC with my ...
AFAIK you'll have to reapply for a new TRC with the new passport number on it. In your situation it's better to get the new pp first ASAP, then ask your employer to apply for the TRC. Once you get a new pp, just transfer your current DN ... Read More
Onwards flight ticket? by robsamui
Hi - can you tell me please, if I turn up at HCMC with a letter of approval for a 3-month tourist visa, if they will want to see evidence of either either financial support (money) or an onwards flight ticket? If they need to see an onwards ticket, ...
No need for any of the two. Immigration hardly ever asks for return flight ticket. Only one member once posted on forum, he was asked to show a return ticket. If they ask just tell them you'll go to Cambodia by bus. Read More
VEC/TRC in de facto marriage. Any one done before? by eoni2003
Hello! My Vietnamese GF and I have recently got a cute son here in Saigon. We haven't got married yet and would probably not to do so for the next 3-4 years since we decide to live together first before pledging anything. I am currently ...
Welcome to the forum, Edward, AFAIK they won't allow a minor (your VN child) to be your sponsor for VEC or TRC. You better consult a competent lawyer to see what options you may have for a long term visa. Wait for others (with similar ... Read More
Vietnamese Language Courses by Hue Hai
I'm looking for an affordable Vietnamese Language Program that will allow me to get a student visa. I've heard Ho Chi Minh University has a program, but I can't find it on the Web. If anyone has a web address for that program, I would ...
Google is your friend. It's in Binh Thanh. Read More
Visa extension by Ngaithe
Hello how are you everyone am from Kenya Africa I need you to assist me on how I will extend my Vietnam visa for one month am in hochiminh city..And the charges. Thank you
@Ngaithe I suggest, you go to the Immigration office and talk to the officer/s there. Bring your PP with you. They will tell you if you are eligible for an extension or not. If yes, they will guide you on that. Immigation Office (HCMC) 254 ... Read More
Looking for 2nd hand motorbike to buy
Hi and welcome to the forum. Please check the ads posted in the Hanoi classifieds section. You can drop a free ad there as well. Cheers! Read More
I have work permit but I can't get Visa by Athan2727
Hello everyone. I would like to ask for advice. I've been working and living in Vietnam for almost years now...My first visa was DN and when i got my fist work permit my visa was LD and when my contract finished i got a 3 months tourist visa ...
If the blackban is true ('coz of that incident) it clearly shows (twice) DOLISA has no clue what Immigration authorities are doing. An interesting point is, you could still get your LD visa after that incident (blackban?). I assume they ... Read More
Healthy food and cooking in Vietnam by GuestPoster0147
I would like to discuss healthy food and cooking in Vietnam. When I was still in my home country, I optimized my health from year to year so that at my last check-up I didn't have a single value outside the green range. After half a year in ...
I finally tried this for breakfast today. I'd been seeing it on a photo menu at a favorite restaurant. I liked it, especially with hot sauce :)One of my favourites. I often take it as a side dish to my another favourite, the purple yam soup ... Read More
Why don't Vietnamese understand Vietnamese spoken by a foreigner? by I do believe
Having lived in Vietnam for 6 years and studied Vietnamese at the University of Social Sciences and Humanities it never ceases to amaze me that if I speak and pronounce a Vietnamese phrase perfectly to most Vietnamese, they don't understand me. ...
I wonder if that staff has developed some kind of pidgin or creole for communication of key concepts needed to do their work. (There is a formal difference between a pidgin and a creole language but it escapes me now.) That is how such languages ... Read More
Why don't Vietnamese understand Vietnamese spoken by a foreigner? by I do believe
Having lived in Vietnam for 6 years and studied Vietnamese at the University of Social Sciences and Humanities it never ceases to amaze me that if I speak and pronounce a Vietnamese phrase perfectly to most Vietnamese, they don't understand me. ...
... then this should be quite encouraging for you ;) Ignore the kids, for them it must be a cakewalk. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yRJfo58tacU TBH, every time I go to an Indian restaurant I see the floor managers and cooks communicating with ... Read More
Problems with Grab by Jim-Minh
I was to meet someone at the airport last Friday night so I set up Grab with a pick-up place and destination. I was set, or so I thought. I went to the pick-up place and pulled the trigger on Grab. No Go. Grab wanted a CC#. Gave it my MC CC#. No Go. ...
Only for certain areas. It says ... Áp dụng cho dịch vụ GrabBike tại Buôn Mê Thuột, Đà Nẵng, Nha Trang, Cần Thơ, Quảng Ninh, Hải Phòng Read More
Vietnam Income tax
AFAIK, it's 9 mill VND/month. Anything above 9 mill is taxable on PT (progressive tax) scale. It used to be 4 or 5 mill not so long ago. VN PIT calculator " Personal relief of VND9 million/month, and family relief of VND3.6 ... Read More
Problems with Grab by Jim-Minh
I was to meet someone at the airport last Friday night so I set up Grab with a pick-up place and destination. I was set, or so I thought. I went to the pick-up place and pulled the trigger on Grab. No Go. Grab wanted a CC#. Gave it my MC CC#. No Go. ...
Question #6 on their FAQ page says you can't top up with a CC. https://help.grab.com/hc/vi/articles/115009846307?launch_path=N%2FA I continue to pay in cash. Can't say if cash option is disabled when MOCA is activated. Otherwise that could ... Read More
Best way to learn Vietnamese language quickly by Jatinder05
Hi All, Greetings! I plan to visit Hanoi sometime next year. I would like to know what is the best or rather quickest way to learn the language? Are there any Vietnamese people interested in language exchange? I am in Delhi NCR, India right now. ...
Why don't Vietnamese understand Vietnamese spoken by a foreigner? This old (still relevant) thread could be an eye-opener for you. What I have seen over the years is that those who learn the northern (Hanoi) accent can pick up the language ... Read More
Notarizing South African Documents
While waiting for other SA nationals with similar experience to give you some leads, I'd like to point out, according to the SA Embassy-Hanoi website, one of the options is ... "- Option 4: Submission via South African Diplomatic/Consular ... Read More
Wanted: Home-office chair and desk by GuestPoster3640
I am looking for a simple second-hand chair and desk (like pictured) for my home office in any working condition. If you have a spare one, or know where I could get them, please let me know. Preferably close to District ...
You can try Ngô Gia Tự street, Q.10. Many furniture shops are there. Read More
Looking for recommendation of mental health certificate by Yoice
Hi, I am currently living in HCMC and will getting married here, we are both foreigners. They said one of the requirement papers to get married in Vietnam is to have certificate of good mental health. Do any of you have any idea where can I get it ...
You said, you and your partner are both foreigners. In that case either (or both) of you must have a TRC or PRC for Vietnam. Two foreign visitors can't get married under Vietnamese law. If that's the case, then follow the instructions given ... Read More
Attestation from Chinese Consulate/Embassy by senwl
Has anyone here done any kind of document attestation from the Chinese consulate in HCM (or their embassy in Hanoi)? I couldn't find any information on their consulate and embassy websites. A couple of local agents told me that the Chinese ...
I assume you are referring to Chinese documents that you want to use in Vietnam (for WP etc.). In that case, as the other poster said, you need to get everything done from China. You have to find an agent in HCM or Hanoi (not all agents can do ... Read More
Looking for recommendation of mental health certificate by Yoice
Hi, I am currently living in HCMC and will getting married here, we are both foreigners. They said one of the requirement papers to get married in Vietnam is to have certificate of good mental health. Do any of you have any idea where can I get it ...
Welcome to the forum, If I may ask you, who are those "they"? Is it the consulate/embassy of your fiancé's home country? ... Or...?? If it's the consulate, they should have a recommendation. They may/may not accept Check-up ... Read More
Wechat pay: by Neil Farrington
Arriving from China with wechat balance. Is wechat pay readily available in Vietnam? Do i have to activate my China Construction Bank card before leaving China, for use in Vietnam. reason for that last query, on a recent HK trip the bank there ...
Regd. Wechat Pay, I presume your options at the moment are very limited. http://bizhub.vn/pr-newswire/vimo-vietnam-recently-strikes-on-illegal-wechat-pay-and-alipay-payments-how-to-stay-safe_295292.html As for the CCB card, you better consult your ... Read More
I will arriving in mid December ( help ) by FRANK.UK
Hello to you all, my name is Frank. I am in Thailand teaching English, I am looking to teach in Vietnam. If anyone knows o a good apartment or room for rent, I would approach any help.
Welcome to the forum, Since you're arriving in Dec, my suggestion is to find an Airbnb room for the first few weeks. Later you can find a good long-term accommodation, not too far from your workplace/school, through local search. You may also ... Read More
Hotel Manager asking for passport to show police by HenryJo
When I checked in he said he needed to keep passport to show police. I refused as I had seen advice by the British Foreign and Commonwealth office that we keep our passport safe at all times. If I hand it over to hotel staff to keep I cannot be ...
OTOH, it could be because of the hotel in question, not you. They prolly violated some regulations in the past for which you're being hackled now. If there are no abnormalities in your passport you need not worry much. it's not unusual ... Read More
3 Year TRC (Temporary Residence Card) without work permit by charmavietnam
Temporary Residence Card (TRC) is available now for foreigners who are parents, spouses and children of Vietnamese citizens. Actually I intend to apply for this when my work related TRC ends in this December but should go out of country and stay 2-3 ...
You're not yet married ... yet you know it ALL!! Most other posters contributing on this thread are legally married in Vietnam to a VN national and know both VEC and TRC (TT) hands on. At this very moment both TRC (TT) and 5 yr VEC options are ... Read More
Looking for Private Teacher (Learn Bahasa Indonesia)
Welcome to the forum, Please post an advert in the Saigon classifieds section. Thank you. Read More
I was told I should consider visiting Vietnam by OkSmitty
Hello All, My name is Smitty and I live in Oklahoma City. I am a 60 year old professional African-American male, retired Army veteran, and will soon retire from federal civil service (in about 2O months). I am single and enjoy riding my ...
@OkSmitty You're welcome to Vietnam forum. If you travel to VN spend some time exploring this beautiful country, especially the smaller cities, far from the madding crowds of Hanoi and Saigon. Cheers! Read More
3 Year TRC (Temporary Residence Card) without work permit by charmavietnam
Temporary Residence Card (TRC) is available now for foreigners who are parents, spouses and children of Vietnamese citizens. Actually I intend to apply for this when my work related TRC ends in this December but should go out of country and stay 2-3 ...
There're also WP exemptions. If one falls under any of those 'exempted' categories one may still work with only a TRC. Even for that, one needs to apply for a "WP exemption" and get it approved by the Govt. - ... Read More
3 Year TRC (Temporary Residence Card) without work permit by charmavietnam
Temporary Residence Card (TRC) is available now for foreigners who are parents, spouses and children of Vietnamese citizens. Actually I intend to apply for this when my work related TRC ends in this December but should go out of country and stay 2-3 ...
I am surprised as well. Still waiting to hear from the team. Read More
3 Year TRC (Temporary Residence Card) without work permit by charmavietnam
Temporary Residence Card (TRC) is available now for foreigners who are parents, spouses and children of Vietnamese citizens. Actually I intend to apply for this when my work related TRC ends in this December but should go out of country and stay 2-3 ...
Information about the residence permit (TRC) in Vietnam - S B Law (Feb, 2018) As @THIGV said, a TRC (TT) or VEC holder needs a Work Permit to work legally in Vietnam. Read More
3 Year TRC (Temporary Residence Card) without work permit by charmavietnam
Temporary Residence Card (TRC) is available now for foreigners who are parents, spouses and children of Vietnamese citizens. Actually I intend to apply for this when my work related TRC ends in this December but should go out of country and stay 2-3 ...
Spouses of VN nationals can get TRC as well. Type TT as @Andy.. said. Read More
Unable to find Indian Grocery-Indian Rice, Curry Leaves, Red label tea by Archana0806
Hi, I am new to HCMC, living in District-4. Could someone please help me to find Indian food items like Taj Mahal/ Red Label Tea, Rice (I ended up in eating Thai Rice which i am not liking Seriously), Jeera, Toor dal etc. Hope you understand ...
Welcome to the forum. Here's an old thread that may give you some leads. https://www.expat.com/forum/viewtopic.php?id=480519 Cheers! Read More
Hoi An Australian wishes to meet other Hoi An expats. by pogopop
I am a 72 year old male, happy, healthy and active, married to a Viet and living in Hoi An. However, I have yet to meet another expat to occasionally socialize with here. I love snorkelling, badminton, most things, even Karaoke and although I ...
Hello @pogopop, If you want to send a private message to a forum member, please click on his/her avatar to go to his/her profile page. You'll find the "send a message" option there. Cheers! Read More
Looking for Essential Oil
https://www.expat.com/forum/viewtopic.php?id=806086 The thread above (a recent one) is on Hanoi forum but is still worth a read. You may find some good leads there. Read More
Finding a Job in Vietnam by thearsharora
I don't have the work permit for Vietnam. I am an Indian citizen with a keen interest in Vietnam and experienced to get a job with English skills of 8+ IELTS. I have just landed in Vietnam on a tourist visa can I apply for the work permit ...
No you can't. It doesn't work that way. If you're interested in finding employment, first you need to find an employer who is willing to hire you legally. Only your VN employer can apply for your Work Permit NOT you. Once you find a ... Read More
DN Visa renewal by SteinNebraska
I have a DN Business visa which expires 4/25/19. I'm moving pretty much full-time to Saigon in February (six weeks here, two weeks in the US, repeat for the next two years. I'm getting married in VN 4/21/19. I was originally planning to ...
I think it won't be an issue. Since you're now in the US your company can request a cancellation of your current visa and arrange a new DN one from February. Even without cancellation of your current visa, there shouldn't be any problem ... Read More
DN Visa renewal by SteinNebraska
I have a DN Business visa which expires 4/25/19. I'm moving pretty much full-time to Saigon in February (six weeks here, two weeks in the US, repeat for the next two years. I'm getting married in VN 4/21/19. I was originally planning to ...
TRC and VEC are issued based on Civil Marriage (aka Marriage Registration in VN). Wedding ceremony has nothing to do with that. In February when you arrive, try to apply for your marriage registration in your partner's local UBND ASAP. If ... Read More
Viet Nam weather
Welcome to the forum. You'll get most (if not all) veggies you get back home. As for weather it depends on which part of Vietnam you're going to visit. Vietnam weather All the best! Read More
NFL Football by retep1
I would enjoy watching NFL football once in a while in Danang....anyone know if there are any bars, resto's that are showing the games?
Vertigo is a popular sports bar in Da Nang. Get in touch to check if they show NFL live. Bamboo Bar has NFL on its weekly sports schedule. Read More
Where to find local HCMC freelance photographers?
Hi and welcome to the forum, You can post a free ad in the HCMC jobs section. Alternatively you can look for amateur photographers on several FB forums .. e.g 'Vietnam is awesome' etc. Cheers! Read More
Teaching English with no degree by BT1989
I wanted to spend some time next year travelling around Asia, and staying in Vietnam for a while as well, I was there earlier this year and loved all of it. How feasible is it these days to land a job teaching English at language centres or private ...
www.ngocentre.org.vn/ Get in touch with your chosen ones (or visit their sites) to look for volunteering opportunities. Read More
Living in HCMC by swatik12
Hello All, We have had to move into HCMC in a very short notice. Trying to scamper our way around actually and any help is appreciated. I have a few questions in mind look forward to find answers to them. - We hail from India and trying to figure ...
There is a very active FB group for Indian expatriates living in Vietnam. You can get some genuine leads on most of your Indian grocery etc. related queries over there. Many Indian expats stay in and around Phu My Hung area in D7. That is an expat ... Read More
Looking for apartments in Nha Trang for one month by TiTibo
Looking for apartments in Nha Trang for one month. Preferably close the sea 1 bedroom. Can anyone advise a reliable owner or real estate agency? Thanks :)
That is when you rent an apartment for at least six months, with two months advance and a deposit. Read More
Flights from HCM to Hanoi by Wadey
I’m coming over again in November and looking a flying from HCM to Hanoi return, not sure of dates yet. Is it cheaper to purchase the tickets in Vietnam or pre book them here in Australia? If it’s only a few dollars then it does not ...
Book your flights once you're here and you have confirmed dates. The cheap (discounted) tickets usually don't give you an option of changing flight dates. You can compare fares from Vietjet and JetStar sites. Read More
I am looking for French teacher !
Please check the ads posted in the language classes in Saigon section. You can post your own advert there. Good luck! Read More
1 year visa / multi-entry - Must travel in/out every 90 days? by bmpham
I have a 1 year, multi entry Visa that I purchased through a 3rd party. I moved to Vietnam back in January 5th. I made a trip to KL around 3/16. Made another trip to Bangkok around 6/16. However, I recalled on my first trip, one of the ...
I suggest, you go to the new Immigration office at 333-335-337 Nguyễn Trãi, Phường Nguyễn Cư Trinh, Q.1, TP.HCM. and talk to the officers in the foreigner's section (counters on the right, as you enter the ... Read More
Moving from India to Hanoi by RGeee
Hi , I am moving from India to Hanoi . I will like to understand accessibility and avavilibity of Indian grocery shops , certain typical Indian kitchen equipment , some good and reasonable places to buy electronic appliances , soft furnishings and ...
I remember on a few occasions I saw one/two medium ones (with long handles) in co-op mart down here in HCMC. You can buy online from tiki.vn. A different model is popular here. They call it Nồi áp suất. Read More
Moving from India to Hanoi by RGeee
Hi , I am moving from India to Hanoi . I will like to understand accessibility and avavilibity of Indian grocery shops , certain typical Indian kitchen equipment , some good and reasonable places to buy electronic appliances , soft furnishings and ...
Difficult to say if ALL are available. Most are available in big local markets (Chợ). You need to explore those small shops in local markets. Local markets in Ha Noi BTW, please double-check the VN names with your local friends/colleagues. I ... Read More
Moving from India to Hanoi by RGeee
Hi , I am moving from India to Hanoi . I will like to understand accessibility and avavilibity of Indian grocery shops , certain typical Indian kitchen equipment , some good and reasonable places to buy electronic appliances , soft furnishings and ...
Welcome to the forum. AFAIK there's one Indian Spice Mart at 17 Hàng Đồng, Hàng Bồ, Hoàn Kiếm, Hà Nội. Most basic Indian spices (or their local variants) and grocery items are readily available ... Read More
50cc bike
Please post an advert in the HCMC classifieds (motorbike) section. Thank you. Read More
Mobile phone Store/s in Hanoi by Tim Richardson
I will be flying in to Hanoi on October 2nd. & I am wanting to purchase a half-decent phone to use whilst I am 'in-country' for a month. ( I am considering re-locating next year.) My phone is unfortunately 'locked' & it will ...
Welcome to the forum! FPT shops and Thegioididong stores are everywhere in Hanoi. Thegioididong stores in Hanoi. Search with your district name e.g. Ba Dinh etc. Cheers :cheers: Read More
1 year visa / multi-entry - Must travel in/out every 90 days? by bmpham
I have a 1 year, multi entry Visa that I purchased through a 3rd party. I moved to Vietnam back in January 5th. I made a trip to KL around 3/16. Made another trip to Bangkok around 6/16. However, I recalled on my first trip, one of the ...
I suggest, you go to the new Immigration office at 333-335-337 Nguyễn Trãi, Phường Nguyễn Cư Trinh, Q.1, TP.HCM. and talk to the officers in the foreigner's section (counters on the right, as you enter the ... Read More
Visa query by Andybris
I'm sure you have heard the question a million times, I'm an Australian who has met my dream girl and wants to move to Ho Chi Minh permanently. Anyone still reading? well my questions are: if i get a 6 month multiple entry tourist visa how ...
@Andybris Welcome to the forum! AFAIK there's no such 6 month tourist visa (except for the US citizens who can get a 1 yr tourist visa). In general, tourist visas are of max 3 month duration. Then again there are agents who claim (on their ... Read More
French BD or children’s books in HCMC
Go to Fahasa Bookstore on Nguyen Hue street, D1. They have some over there. 40 Nguyễn Huệ, Bến Nghé, Quận 1, Bến Nghé Quận 1 Hồ Chí Minh Fahasa Online Another one is La Libraie ... Read More
New to Forum by Veterancat48
I am interested in moving to Vietnam in the spring of 2019. Can anyone give some suggestions about the cost, how much money do I need to start in Da Nang or Hoi An. I have been researching these to areas and have been excited to move there. I am a ...
Hello Catherine, Welcome to the forum. Please be patient and let other members post their comments and suggestions. There's no need to copy-paste the same message multiple times. Thank you. Read More
how to post an ad her?
Please post your ad in the Housing in Hue section. Thank you. Read More
Price of the BUSINESS VISA for 1 year
Welcome to the forum. Your company should take care of that if they want to retain you after three months. Expected, they will apply for your WP ASAP and will subsequently help you get a TRC (temporary residence card) valid for the duration of ... Read More
employment by Ecostar72
Hi All, My wife and I are coming to Thailand and Vietnam in November to begin the relocation process. Part of that process is to explore employment opportunities. I'm an Environmental Scientist currently leading the North American EHS division ...
Hi, may I know vietnamworks and careerjet able to lead expats to find vacancy in Vietnam? Or this link only implement to Vietnamese local? If you have link for expats to find job locally in vietnam, may you introduce to us? Thank ... Read More
Looking for a kitten! by chris_cooper_25
Hi all, I've just moved to D7 in Saigon, and would like a kitten to come and live with me and my flat for the next few years! Does anyone know where I could get one? Or any other suitable alternatives? I've read about ARC rescue - does ...
Hi and welcome to the forum, Did you check this very recent thread on 'cat adoption'? You may get a few good leads there. One other point, many apartments here don't allow pets. Make sure there's no such restriction in your ... Read More
Eamonn Stinson by MCOS
I am looking for anyone who knew my brother, Irish citizen Eamonn Stinson. He died last week in HCMC
@sgndep Please use the personal messaging system (PM) to share your contact details with the OP. For personal safety it's advised not to post your contact info on the public forum. Thank you. Read More
electric bicycle to buy or rent in Saigon
Hi and welcome to the forum, There are some old (and a few recent) discussions on this topic. Please search on the HCMC forum with relevant keywords. With luck, you may find some genuine leads in those threads. Here's one from 2017: ... Read More
new to expat.com, but not new to Vietnam by sonjoe
Hi fellow expats, my name is Jochen and Ive been living in HCMC for about 5 years. I'm teaching languages and selling black garlic. Today, I've just found the way to expat.com and I'm curious how it will be. Best regards, Jochen
Welcome to the forum, Jochen, Feel free to get engaged in forum discussions with your valued inputs. Ask questions and most importantly, keep sharing your expat experience in Vietnam with other forum members. Also, please have a look at the forum ... Read More
Blood Test for Work Permit
It depends on your employer and on the type of job you'll be employed in. For certain jobs HIV test is compulsory by law. - http://lawsinvietnam.blogspot.com/2014 - Expat.com Read More
Residence by ak100
Please can you help me to choose the best area to live in Hanoi. We are retired New Zealanders want near medical, airport and safety . Angus and Elida
Welcome to Vietnam forum, I may take this opportunity to suggest Ciputra as one of your preferred locations for residence in Hanoi. Raffles Medical (could be expensive!!) is just across the West Lake on Xuan Dieu street and Noi Bai airport is a ... Read More
Cat adoption by dfer666
Hi there, I am looking to adopt a kitten. If anyone has a litter of kittens and is interested in giving them away, I don't mind coming around to get one. Cheers!!!
"You are welcome to adopt cats from this Saigon coffee shop" - VN Express Read More
Looking for a studio / room to rent
Hi and welcome to the forum, Please post an ad in the Nha Trang housing section. Thank you. Read More
Birds that love to fly in the rain by Ciambella
It has been raining daily here in Vung Tau for almost two months now (without flooding, or rather, "water accumulation" as it's being called in Saigon. How do you like them apples, dear Ministry of Construction?) With every ...
Could be Swifts. There are 5-6 different species of Swifts in Vietnam. "Swifts drink by catching raindrops in the air, or by flying low over water, skimming a mouthful from the surface". - www.rspb.org.uk/ - YouTube 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 ...
Can a TRC (temporary resident card) be issued by a VN embassy in a foreign country? AFAIK, you can get a 5 year VEC from VN embassies/consulates but for a TRC you need to be present in Vietnam and submit your VN address (residence) proof. ... Read More
Guitar Tutor
Please post an ad in the Saigon classifieds section. Also check the ads posted in the HCMC classifieds section. Thank you. Read More
Question RE: Expired Visas & Bank Accounts?
You will still be able to access whatever money is already there in your VCB acct ,,, BUT you can't receive any fund in that acct from any other source. Read More
throw away ticket from Hanoi by mogo51
My wife has accepted a teaching job in Vietnam commencing next month in Hanoi. It is now common for a forward ticket to be required. Could members assist with which is the cheapest option for her. Thank you.
Usually at the VN airports they don't want to see a return/forward ticket. I was never asked for it in the past 7+ years even while travelling on a tourist visa. In one isolated case (posted by a member on this forum last year) a guy from ... Read More
Work permit 'through an agency' by GuestPoster570
Hello, Can anyone clear this up as I have read and heard so many conflicting answers. Before I arrived in HCM I had been told that there was absolutely no chance of getting a work permit unless you have a bachelor's degree. Since I have ...
Since OP is from England, he should stay informed that UK missions in VN don't legalize any British document here in VN anymore. https://www.gov.uk/guidance/notarial-and-documentary-services-guide-for-vietnam (Scroll down to "Legalisation ... Read More
Police clearance by irh41
Hi, I hope soon to be travelling to Vietnam. I hopefully have work lined up for August/ September 2018. At the time of posting all my documents, including UK police check are up to date, notarised, legalised etc. If I were to arrive tomorrow to ...
So that means someone who has a criminal record in their home country for...lets say rape, can reside in Vietnam for 6 months and get a local police check. Seems to be a ridiculous change of rules.As @kathyBrown keeps repeating .. a foreigner ... Read More
Police clearance by irh41
Hi, I hope soon to be travelling to Vietnam. I hopefully have work lined up for August/ September 2018. At the time of posting all my documents, including UK police check are up to date, notarised, legalised etc. If I were to arrive tomorrow to ...
So any foreigner arriving in VN with a DL/DN visa of 3 months validity can now apply for a VN PCC in lieu of a foreign PCC from his/her home country to apply for a VN WP. Is that what you suggest? Read More
Police clearance by irh41
Hi, I hope soon to be travelling to Vietnam. I hopefully have work lined up for August/ September 2018. At the time of posting all my documents, including UK police check are up to date, notarised, legalised etc. If I were to arrive tomorrow to ...
Is there any decree/circular to confirm that the interpretation of the word 'residence' (as you said) has changed? I see the legal firms in Vietnam still maintain that a foreigner needs a VN PC only if s/he has already stayed in VN for six ... Read More
Police clearance by irh41
Hi, I hope soon to be travelling to Vietnam. I hopefully have work lined up for August/ September 2018. At the time of posting all my documents, including UK police check are up to date, notarised, legalised etc. If I were to arrive tomorrow to ...
Could you tell us when this new law was introduced? If true, that would be a useful piece of info for our members then. Read More
Police clearance by irh41
Hi, I hope soon to be travelling to Vietnam. I hopefully have work lined up for August/ September 2018. At the time of posting all my documents, including UK police check are up to date, notarised, legalised etc. If I were to arrive tomorrow to ...
Labour Dept. will accept a local (Vietnamese) PC only if the applicant has been living in Vietnam for the past six consecutive months without a break. Otherwise s/he needs to arrange a PC from her/his home country or embassy/consulate. Read More
3 month visa
Welcome to the forum, Your employer should sponsor a 3-month business visa for you. Ask your employer to give you an official letter of invitation. You can then apply for a 3-month b-visa. That's what you need for the job you mentioned in your ... 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 ...
At the moment all seem well here in VN .. as long as you follow the rules (don't overstay etc.). Some expat members on this forum have been doing visa-runs for some time now. They seem OK with that. Still, in VN nothing can be said beforehand ... 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 ...
Most unlikely. Usually if you enter VN with a VoA for touristic purpose (say for 3 months), you need to do a quick border-run (go to a neighbouring country) when your visa expires ... and come back with a new visa (for another 3 months). ... Read More
VISA info , health insurance.
Unfortunately Vietnam doesn't have any retirement visa as such. As a non-US citizen you have two choices. - 3 month tourist visa. Every 3 months you need to do a quick border-run to renew your visa. - 1 yr business visa (multi entry) for an ... 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 ...
The simplest answer is ... when your current visa expires. For tourist visas every 3 months (max). You can get a 1 yr business visa (multi entry) for an uninterrupted stay. If you're on VEC (married to VN citizen etc.) you need to get a new ... Read More
Tennis lessons
Feel free to drop an ad in the Classifieds section. Here's a recent thread on the same topic. https://www.expat.com/forum/viewtopic.php?id=761924 Read More
VISA info , health insurance.
To the best of my knowledge proof of health insurance is not required for any kind of VN visa / VEC / TRC etc. If you can tell us what type of 'long term' visa you're after others in the same category can give you a more specific answer. Read More
agent in saigon
Hi and welcome to the forum, What do you mean by "make marriage certificate"? If you're already legally married to a VN national in another country and now want to get a VN marriage certificate, go to your spouse's local district ... Read More
Looking for a Vietnamese language tutor
Hi and welcome to the forum, Please post a free ad in the Saigon classifieds (language classes) section. Thank you. Read More
Work permit required with PRC or TRC? by Rikka
Hi, I'd like to know - as I already have a 'XNC' Visa exemption from marriage (and have kids here) thus I could probably get a TRC or PRC - why would I need to apply for a business visa and get a work permit and then a TRC? I guess the ...
There are two kinds of TRCs. One is based on your Work Permit. You get a job first, employer will get you a WP and may then sponsor your TRC (work) as well. Then there's another TRC (spousal) which is given to those who have spouses/families ... Read More
Diseases
Hi and welcome to the forum, Here's a thread on 'vaccination for Vietnam'. You can find several other similar discussions on the forum if you search with relevant keywords. In short, nothing alarming here. It's wise to stay ... Read More
Marketing jobs in Hanoi
As @THIGV said, without sufficient knowledge of the local culture and a reasonable competency in Vietnamese language, it's difficult to find the kind of job you are after. You can send your profile to these HR Headhunters and see if you can get ... Read More