Chris
@bluenz
New Zealander expat in Vietnam
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About me
New Zealander
Lives in Quang Ngai
Speaks English, some Viet
Registration: 06 August 2013
VEC, no more. by bluenz
Now it's official, ( in my province ), my wife and I were "summoned " by immigration to attend a meeting with them this morning, to be informed that they are not issuing VEC's anymore, and if the doubting wanker on here still ...
No way would I give those parasite agents 1 single VND, I would have done my TRC last year if my passport wasn't due to expire in 13 months, ( VEC in 8 months ), and then there's the 2 x 240km return trips to DN, but I'm going next week ... Read More
VEC, no more. by bluenz
Now it's official, ( in my province ), my wife and I were "summoned " by immigration to attend a meeting with them this morning, to be informed that they are not issuing VEC's anymore, and if the doubting wanker on here still ...
Thanks, I remember signing an online petition for this a long time ago????, I never thought anymore of it, as petitioning Govt's so that they can actually make things easier for their citizens is usually a waste of time, but the NZ Govt must ... Read More
VEC, no more. by bluenz
Now it's official, ( in my province ), my wife and I were "summoned " by immigration to attend a meeting with them this morning, to be informed that they are not issuing VEC's anymore, and if the doubting wanker on here still ...
Actually my wife tried telling me something like that, I just pretended something got lost in translation because it sounded so bloody ridiculous. maybe she was right??? That TT visa is definitely sounding better all the time!! Read More
VEC, no more. by bluenz
Now it's official, ( in my province ), my wife and I were "summoned " by immigration to attend a meeting with them this morning, to be informed that they are not issuing VEC's anymore, and if the doubting wanker on here still ...
No way would I give those parasite agents 1 single VND, I would have done my TRC last year if my passport wasn't due to expire in 13 months, ( VEC in 8 months ), and then there's the 2 x 240km return trips to DN, but I'm going next week ... Read More
VEC, no more. by bluenz
Now it's official, ( in my province ), my wife and I were "summoned " by immigration to attend a meeting with them this morning, to be informed that they are not issuing VEC's anymore, and if the doubting wanker on here still ...
The province won't issue VEC's but you can still get a VEC from other provinces? Isn't VEC's 180 days now? When I arrived in Vietnam November 2015 and June 2016 both times airport custom stamped me for 180 days stay. I got a new VEC ... Read More
VEC, no more. by bluenz
Now it's official, ( in my province ), my wife and I were "summoned " by immigration to attend a meeting with them this morning, to be informed that they are not issuing VEC's anymore, and if the doubting wanker on here still ...
Is the 180 days $10 or $20?, ( as before, 2 x 90 days = 2 x $10 ), if so, then that's $40 a year, x 3 years = $120 a year, which was what a TRC was last year, I think the $150 might include $30 for an agent, or it's increased by $30? ,which ... Read More
VEC, no more. by bluenz
Now it's official, ( in my province ), my wife and I were "summoned " by immigration to attend a meeting with them this morning, to be informed that they are not issuing VEC's anymore, and if the doubting wanker on here still ...
A friend of mine did work for one of the ministries in Ha Noi, didn't get paid. He wrote a letter of complaint, within a week he was being audited by the tax department. So I doubt a letter will be of much use when it comes to government ... Read More
VEC, no more. by bluenz
Now it's official, ( in my province ), my wife and I were "summoned " by immigration to attend a meeting with them this morning, to be informed that they are not issuing VEC's anymore, and if the doubting wanker on here still ...
They're actually making it easier for people who were entitled to a VEC, ( yes, I know that sounds very hard to believe ), a TRC is the same price as a VEC, you're just paying up front, ( for 3 years ), and none of this 90 day BS, I will ... Read More
VEC, no more. by bluenz
Now it's official, ( in my province ), my wife and I were "summoned " by immigration to attend a meeting with them this morning, to be informed that they are not issuing VEC's anymore, and if the doubting wanker on here still ...
The province won't issue VEC's but you can still get a VEC from other provinces? Isn't VEC's 180 days now? When I arrived in Vietnam November 2015 and June 2016 both times airport custom stamped me for 180 days stay. I got a new VEC ... Read More
foreign ownership of property - any visa benefits ? by Guestposter822
hi, just wondering if a foreigner buys a property does it give him any benefits when it comes to visas ? I know in Australia the Chinese gain permanent residency and eventually citizenship via purchasing Australian assets to a certain value. Does ...
It also entitles you to a 5yr TRC. I've been working on this for the last 2 years, and very soon it should happen, I gave up inquiring about my PR application about 4 yrs ago. Read More
VEC, no more. by bluenz
Now it's official, ( in my province ), my wife and I were "summoned " by immigration to attend a meeting with them this morning, to be informed that they are not issuing VEC's anymore, and if the doubting wanker on here still ...
There are only 3 " permanent " foreigners living where I am, so it's not hard for them to keep tabs on us, especially as one is a well know attention seeker, but there is the league of nations trying to teach English in the 22 centres ... Read More
VEC, no more. by bluenz
Now it's official, ( in my province ), my wife and I were "summoned " by immigration to attend a meeting with them this morning, to be informed that they are not issuing VEC's anymore, and if the doubting wanker on here still ...
No, they haven't canceled it, just telling us from now on they are no longer available, ( I still have 9 months left on the current VEC ). In their infinite wisdom, they recommended getting a TT visa, OR, do a border run and they will give me a ... Read More
VEC, no more.
Now it's official, ( in my province ), my wife and I were "summoned " by immigration to attend a meeting with them this morning, to be informed that they are not issuing VEC's anymore, and if the doubting wanker on here still ... 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 ...
Then why haven't you asked Ms Van, if a person with a VEC can also work, ( legally ).???? Or, heaven forbid, you actually took my word, and first hand experience for it??, as we know well, each case is often interpreted differently by the " ... Read More
A quick guide to Certificate of Visa Exemption (VEC), Vietnam by charmavietnam
Dear Expats! We already covered this topic many times but still some members has doubt about - how to obtain a VEC, who are eligible, what document needed, how much does it cost, how long it take to get processed, etc. I hope this short guide will ...
I know from my own experience, as soon I got my WP, I had to change to a TRC, and it was a real hassle for me, 2 x 240 km returns trips to DN, just another one of their stupid rules, WHY can we not work on a VEC???? I couldn't find anything ... 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 ...
Why would you transfer you TRC to a VEC?, it works out almost the same price with less hassles, and you can't work on a VEC. I have a friend who is trying to transfer his VEC to a TRC, ( he doesn't work ), but he is under the understanding ... Read More
VN Employment Manual 2015 Part 2 by bluenz
10.2 Maternity leave allowance During maternity leave, a female employee is not entitled to receive her normal salary. Instead, the employee receives a maternity allowance from the Social Insurance Fund, provided that she has paid social insurance ...
Yes, the same as Marriage Certificates, etc, it just proves that they are real, not fake, it's usually just the translated copy that needs to be notorised though. If you've been here for a while, they mightn't worry about it so much ... Read More
VN Employment Manual 2015 Part 2 by bluenz
10.2 Maternity leave allowance During maternity leave, a female employee is not entitled to receive her normal salary. Instead, the employee receives a maternity allowance from the Social Insurance Fund, provided that she has paid social insurance ...
1) This what I've been able to find out so far, you don't need a WP for a business, but you need a WP Exemption, but if it's a school, and you intend to teach in it, you still need a WP. 2) Don't really understand what you mean? ... 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 ...
" Perhaps one of the more knowledgeable ones ", with smart arse comments like that , I don't know why I'm even helping people on this page. Actually I myself have posted these abbreviations on here numerous times, in many threads, ... Read More
A quick guide to Certificate of Visa Exemption (VEC), Vietnam by charmavietnam
Dear Expats! We already covered this topic many times but still some members has doubt about - how to obtain a VEC, who are eligible, what document needed, how much does it cost, how long it take to get processed, etc. I hope this short guide will ...
I'll explain this one more time for the person on here who is too bloody lazy to read previous comments or threads on VEC's and Work Permits, ( or too THICK to understand them, you know who you are. ). BEFORE when you had a VEC, you ... 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 ...
Sorry Charma but it isn't very clear, ( maybe to non native English speakers who " manage " to somehow read between the lines?? ) I actually thought you had copied and pasted it from somewhere else, usually I don't have a problem ... 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 ...
" Because of current work related TRC I should move out from here and re-enter? Because of these reasons, I compelled to choose the VEC. " You can't work on a VEC, or your English isn't very good??? The VEC has always been ... 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 ...
Two things: 1) Can you tell me (us) what TT stands for? Maybe it is somewhere earlier in this thread but it is getting a little bit long to re-read. Perhaps one of the more knowledgeable ones here could post a list of abbreviations. 2) Can you ... 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 ...
When my VEC expires, ( and I get a new passport ), I won't be wasting my time on another, I'll be applying for a TT Visa, ( 3 months ), then applying for a 3 yr TRC, no more 90 days BS. Read More
Working as an English Teacher in Vietnam: Advice Please. :) by dixiemay
Hello Everyone, I am Dixie and I am currently in the Philippines in Bacolod City. I am planning to work as an English teacher in Vietnam and I am currently looking for options. Thus, I'd like to request for your advice regarding working as an ...
How many Filipino's have you worked with? They make everyday words sound like swear words, can't becomes, c,,,t, horse, becomes whores, as, becomes ass, to name a few, one day it took me a little while to work out how the kids were going ... Read More
Teaching English in Danang by Lizzie54
I will be doing a TEFL course in HCM in October and was thinking of teaching in Danang afterwards. Could anyone tell me if English teaching jobs are plentiful there e.g in secondary schools - state or private, I have two degrees as well. Many ...
Craigslist 26 Oct 2015 EIV will not pay you! http://vietnam.craigslist.org/edu/5282508306.html And this one, http://vietnam.craigslist.org/edu/5284178869.html Read More
Teaching English in Danang by Lizzie54
I will be doing a TEFL course in HCM in October and was thinking of teaching in Danang afterwards. Could anyone tell me if English teaching jobs are plentiful there e.g in secondary schools - state or private, I have two degrees as well. Many ...
I think there could be a book written about Foreigners and Asian English schools. One woman I worked for paid me a different amount every month, when I queried it, the usual excuse was that some parents didn't pay her, I explained to her a few ... Read More
Teaching English in Danang by Lizzie54
I will be doing a TEFL course in HCM in October and was thinking of teaching in Danang afterwards. Could anyone tell me if English teaching jobs are plentiful there e.g in secondary schools - state or private, I have two degrees as well. Many ...
Same in Quang Ngai, TWICE, the first time, they must have realised at the last minute that they didn't have enough students, YET, ( feasibility studies are a rarity with VN's ). 2nd time, I wasted hours working on a special pronunciation ... 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 ...
Here we go again, why does a VN citizen need a Visa exemption???? The 2007 said they don't, didn't it? Article 3. DECREE NO. 136/2007/ND-CP OF AUGUST 17, 2007, ON VIETNAMESE CITIZENS EXIT AND ENTRY 1. Vietnamese citizens holding national ... Read More
A quick guide to Certificate of Visa Exemption (VEC), Vietnam by charmavietnam
Dear Expats! We already covered this topic many times but still some members has doubt about - how to obtain a VEC, who are eligible, what document needed, how much does it cost, how long it take to get processed, etc. I hope this short guide will ...
I meant in the USA, VN Embassy or Consulate, probably know more than Immigration here. 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 ...
Yes you do by the sound of it, CERTIFICATE OF VISA EXEMPTION FOR VIETNAMESE AND FAMILY MEMBERS (5 YEARS VISA) 1. For Vietnamese residing abroad, profile comprises:Hi, the "Vietnamese" mentioned in this guidance is "Vietnamese people ... 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 ...
Yes you do by the sound of it, CERTIFICATE OF VISA EXEMPTION FOR VIETNAMESE AND FAMILY MEMBERS (5 YEARS VISA) I. Forms of Certificate of Visa Exemption I. The certificate of visa exemption might take the following forms: 1. A stamped certificate: ... 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 ...
Yes, although when they speak about the 12 month passport requirement it doesn't make any sense??? " They will also be required to have a passport with at least one year of validity " Sounds more like a TT Visa. But this part is ... 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 ...
Go back about 16 comments, Budman posted this link yesterday, that's what we've BEEN discussing/trying to explain. It doesn't actually explain it clearly, and then having a 6 month instead of the 90 day extension thrown in the mix, ... 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. ...
Its normal that Vietnamese don't always ask "Em khỏe không?" or "Khỏe không" everyday like "How are you" in English. And you also can use "Dạo này thế nào?" = ... 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 ...
One thing about the new rules for applying for a PRC, before there was no residence requirement, ( I applied in my first year here ), now it says 3 years, maybe this might make it actually possible to receive one??? 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 link is on Google drive so you must log in gmail/ GG account to see it. SorryIt's ok thanks Van, I've got the real thing right in front of me. a couple of times I've gone into that Google drive , and later had problems with my ... Read More
A quick guide to Certificate of Visa Exemption (VEC), Vietnam by charmavietnam
Dear Expats! We already covered this topic many times but still some members has doubt about - how to obtain a VEC, who are eligible, what document needed, how much does it cost, how long it take to get processed, etc. I hope this short guide will ...
I told my friend about the 3 TRC, but he said he doesn't want it, ( must like his 90 day visits ), but it does work out a little more expensive. ( and he's REALLY tight ) He also aid he didn't have to pay any money for his new VEC, only ... 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 ...
Apparently it is officially known as a " Temporary Residence Permit ", under the new rules, anyone on a VEC has to apply for a TT Visa, ( 3 - 12 months ),then they can get a 3 Yr TRC. Read More
A quick guide to Certificate of Visa Exemption (VEC), Vietnam by charmavietnam
Dear Expats! We already covered this topic many times but still some members has doubt about - how to obtain a VEC, who are eligible, what document needed, how much does it cost, how long it take to get processed, etc. I hope this short guide will ...
I think it is not worded properly, or as usual something lost in translation, , how can you apply for a VEC, once in VN, if your passport has less than 5 yrs on it???? They say " They will also be required to have a passport with at least one ... 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 ...
“ However I do found some changes in the new Decree (82/2015/NĐ-CP). Now the temporary residence period for each entry is 6 months (instead of 90 days), foreigners can re-apply it while they are in Vietnam one more time for another 6 ... Read More
A quick guide to Certificate of Visa Exemption (VEC), Vietnam by charmavietnam
Dear Expats! We already covered this topic many times but still some members has doubt about - how to obtain a VEC, who are eligible, what document needed, how much does it cost, how long it take to get processed, etc. I hope this short guide will ...
I think it is not worded properly, or as usual something lost in translation, , how can you apply for a VEC, once in VN, if your passport has less than 5 yrs on it???? They say " They will also be required to have a passport with at least one ... Read More
What do you like the most in Vietnam? by Christine
Hi, Living abroad, expats discover and enjoy a new environment. What do you like the most in Vietnam? What seduced you when settling and living here? Share with us your favorite part of living in Vietnam and the reason why you enjoy ...
You forgot to mention how the VN members outnumber the expats considerably. then we get the " expats " that would " like " to live here with their expert advice from their short visits. And talking about " Experts ", ... Read More
What do you like the most in Vietnam? by Christine
Hi, Living abroad, expats discover and enjoy a new environment. What do you like the most in Vietnam? What seduced you when settling and living here? Share with us your favorite part of living in Vietnam and the reason why you enjoy ...
" Freedom of speech is conferred by Vietnamese Constitution! All people? " I think quite a few people rotting in VN prisons might disagree with you on that. Read More
What do you like the most in Vietnam? by Christine
Hi, Living abroad, expats discover and enjoy a new environment. What do you like the most in Vietnam? What seduced you when settling and living here? Share with us your favorite part of living in Vietnam and the reason why you enjoy ...
Unless an expat has lived among the people, the REAL people, ( for more than 5 minutes ), the farmers and fisherman, etc, who are the backbone of VN, and not the westernised city dwellers, and had a few dealings with Govt officials/departments, and ... Read More
Happy mid-autumn festival!!
Are you allowed to say golliwog these days??? Some Aussies used to put the pup in a bag, kick it around a few times, then put it some place where an Abo could open it. Read More
What do you like the most in Vietnam? by Christine
Hi, Living abroad, expats discover and enjoy a new environment. What do you like the most in Vietnam? What seduced you when settling and living here? Share with us your favorite part of living in Vietnam and the reason why you enjoy ...
I don't have to worry about that, we have 2 houses that are past due to be reprocessed, ( they are so far behind in their loan repayments, and past their contract dates ), their Red/Pink Books are lodged at the Bank, they were changed into my ... Read More
Happy mid-autumn festival!!
And the drums are still beating here, and not just ringing in my head. ( didn't help with the annoying little 5yr old neighbour and his cousin, whose daddy thought it great idea to get his son a drum ). The wife got off lightly this year, only ... Read More
What do you like the most in Vietnam? by Christine
Hi, Living abroad, expats discover and enjoy a new environment. What do you like the most in Vietnam? What seduced you when settling and living here? Share with us your favorite part of living in Vietnam and the reason why you enjoy ...
I did have a " border " dispute with one neighbour, he watched me place about 3000 bricks in neat piles all the way along the fence, for about a week, even he could have worked out was was happening and how it was going to happen, but he ... Read More
What do you like the most in Vietnam? by Christine
Hi, Living abroad, expats discover and enjoy a new environment. What do you like the most in Vietnam? What seduced you when settling and living here? Share with us your favorite part of living in Vietnam and the reason why you enjoy ...
No , it doesn't really surprise me, ( the neighbours like/have to know EVERYTHING.). Both lots of land had been for sale for sometime, so it must have been done at the very start, ( unusual for VNs, but they still managed to get the boundary ... Read More
What do you like the most in Vietnam? by Christine
Hi, Living abroad, expats discover and enjoy a new environment. What do you like the most in Vietnam? What seduced you when settling and living here? Share with us your favorite part of living in Vietnam and the reason why you enjoy ...
" If it's a land purchase, you need to get all the neighbours to sign the purchase agreement also. Sometimes you need the previous owner to sign the documents too and it's tough to locate them." where did you hear that??, ... 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 ...
If you have a VEC, you are not a tourist, and you don't have to leave VN to extend it. Are you sure you even have a VEC????. 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. ...
There is also the Hue accent/dialect around there. 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 ...
Try this one, ... 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 live Central, and that's why I've stopped wasting my time trying to learn Viet, only every 2nd person can understand me,( if I'm lucky ) . I now learn on a need to know basis, ( if I need to know something in Viet, that I don't ... Read More
The Art of Bargaining in Vietnam by thanh3290
Open air markets are ubiquitous in [b][url=http://halongmarathon.com/tin-tuc/vietnam.html]Vietnam[/url][/b]. While much of the develop world relies on supermarket to get their fresh produce and other grocery items, many countries like Vietnam still ...
" Smile and have fun " That doesn't look like much fun when 2 VN's are trying to agree on a price, a couple of times I've asked my wife what it was that they were fighting about? 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 live Central, and that's why I've stopped wasting my time trying to learn Viet, only every 2nd person can understand me,( if I'm lucky ) . I now learn on a need to know basis, ( if I need to know something in Viet, that I don't ... Read More
vietnamese dong conversion by professor21
Hi there! I received a quote for 200 .000 đ, is that 200,000 vietnamese dong which is about 8USD?
But don't expect the same rate as the internet, even Banks have inconsistent exchange rates., ( same with interest rates ) you have to shop around to get the best deal. Read More
Volunteering in Vietnam by Maximilien
Hi, While living abroad, some expats wish to get involved in the local community life. What organizations expats can turn to if they want to volunteer in Vietnam? How to join a charitable institution, what are the steps? Which causes ...
phuclelh - have you done this before? Seems to me might be some logistical hurdles.Advertise on FB, send messages to students, etc. finding a location to meet is probably the most difficult part, VN's love coffee shops, not a good place to try ... Read More
new member seeking teaching job by teresa rose
Hi. My name is Teresa and I'm from South Africa. I have been travelling all over the world for the past six years teaching English to foreign students. I have just finished a three month stint of volunteer teaching in Phnom Penh and arrived in ...
" Something to consider when you shun older workers " The schools here don't care, they're not interested in the students learning anything more than what's in their outdated US or Brit English Textbooks, ( often full of ... Read More
Some changes in Vietnamese Immigration Law in 2015 by kevin Phi
The National Assembly of Vietnam approved the new immigration law in June 14, 2014. The new law will take effect on January 1, 2015. Here are some key changes in the new law: 1. New categories of Vietnam visa Instead of four groups of immigration ...
Once the school has his WP application lodged, ( after medical and criminal checks ), he has to apply for an LD visa, ( 2yrs ) to re enter VN. Read More
A nice and safe place in Vietnam in fronte of the sea. by markonoko
Hi friends. My name is Marco, I m Italian 57 yo. My wife is Chinese 37. Since 10 years we are living in Guangzhou/China. Next year our plan is to stop my job and transfer our life in Vietnam. No work , relax only for few years . We are looking ...
From what I've seen of Da Nang, it seems fairly clean, reasonably modern, has an international airport, ( so many tourists from EVERYWHERE ), and probably as safe as you're going to get in VN, but not inexpensive anymore.I might have to ... Read More
10 Types of expats living in Vietnam by paultruthy
I was going through this information about the 10 types of expats in Vietnam, i feel most of what is written here is half truth, i might not totally agree with the writer, what's your view? 10 Types Of Expats In ...
Scroll back up, and you will see he is Polish, I thought VK, but I got the NNES part right. Read More
new member seeking teaching job by teresa rose
Hi. My name is Teresa and I'm from South Africa. I have been travelling all over the world for the past six years teaching English to foreign students. I have just finished a three month stint of volunteer teaching in Phnom Penh and arrived in ...
And who has more knowledge and " real life experiences ", something lacking very badly with VN's, students and VN teachers. Many of the younger English " teachers " here in VN are living month to month on their salaries, or ... Read More
A nice and safe place in Vietnam in fronte of the sea. by markonoko
Hi friends. My name is Marco, I m Italian 57 yo. My wife is Chinese 37. Since 10 years we are living in Guangzhou/China. Next year our plan is to stop my job and transfer our life in Vietnam. No work , relax only for few years . We are looking ...
From what I've seen of Da Nang, it seems fairly clean, reasonably modern, has an international airport, ( so many tourists from EVERYWHERE ), and probably as safe as you're going to get in VN, but not inexpensive anymore. Read More
U.S. Citizen Can Retire in Vietnam? Visa Options? by Guest2394875
I'm considering retiring in Vietnam and am wondering about visa options allowing a long term stay (hopefully without having to periodically leave and return to the country). From what I've read, renewing a short-term visa is a hassle and ...
There was a " sticky " thread, ( until last night, some ones worried about copyrights laws in VN, LOL ), called " Visa's and Work Permits ", this was written by LAWYERS in VN, this VERY useful and up to date information, ... Read More
Some changes in Vietnamese Immigration Law in 2015 by kevin Phi
The National Assembly of Vietnam approved the new immigration law in June 14, 2014. The new law will take effect on January 1, 2015. Here are some key changes in the new law: 1. New categories of Vietnam visa Instead of four groups of immigration ...
No, that's one thing this office doesn't do, they even refuse to take a few extra VND when I pay my fees. Read More
Visa's and Work Permits 2015 by bluenz
There are still a couple of things in here that are a little confusing, it may be just the just the translation?, will seek further advice and confirm or correct later. Vietnam: Visas and work permits for expatriates in Vietnam 2015 Last Updated: ...
By deleting that part when I copied and pasted it, no one would have been any the wiser. It was sent out in the weekly e-mail from Nadaq newsletters, so anyone can read it. So much for copyright???? Read More
Some changes in Vietnamese Immigration Law in 2015 by kevin Phi
The National Assembly of Vietnam approved the new immigration law in June 14, 2014. The new law will take effect on January 1, 2015. Here are some key changes in the new law: 1. New categories of Vietnam visa Instead of four groups of immigration ...
It didn't even used to be 3 yrs, I applied after only one year, then after 9 months , was told everything was just going along fine, the only thing left was for the Immigration officer to speak to my neighbours, and hear from them what a jolly ... Read More
10 Types of expats living in Vietnam by paultruthy
I was going through this information about the 10 types of expats in Vietnam, i feel most of what is written here is half truth, i might not totally agree with the writer, what's your view? 10 Types Of Expats In ...
"These English teacher probably have no school degree," Wrong. You can't get a job here without a work permit and you can't get a permit without a college degree. Also, it is clear that you could stand to use a few more English ... Read More
A nice and safe place in Vietnam in fronte of the sea. by markonoko
Hi friends. My name is Marco, I m Italian 57 yo. My wife is Chinese 37. Since 10 years we are living in Guangzhou/China. Next year our plan is to stop my job and transfer our life in Vietnam. No work , relax only for few years . We are looking ...
Read the new " Visa and Work Permit " thread, the only way he can get a TRC is for him to own a business/partner/shares in a business in VN, ( then he still needs a Work Permit Exemption ). Read More
Some changes in Vietnamese Immigration Law in 2015 by kevin Phi
The National Assembly of Vietnam approved the new immigration law in June 14, 2014. The new law will take effect on January 1, 2015. Here are some key changes in the new law: 1. New categories of Vietnam visa Instead of four groups of immigration ...
Ralph that's the same thing that's been cut/pasted here at least 15 times on different threads. To answer your question. I'm afraid right now leaving the country every six months is the only legal option that is available to retired ... Read More
Visa's and Work Permits 2015 by bluenz
There are still a couple of things in here that are a little confusing, it may be just the just the translation?, will seek further advice and confirm or correct later. Vietnam: Visas and work permits for expatriates in Vietnam 2015 Last Updated: ...
But it seems that you copied that info from a page which states a terrifying "All Rights Reserved". Aren't you scared!?!? Well, sure not. :D This is VN, copyright, patents? LOL [link under review] to what seems to be the ... Read More
10 Types of expats living in Vietnam by paultruthy
I was going through this information about the 10 types of expats in Vietnam, i feel most of what is written here is half truth, i might not totally agree with the writer, what's your view? 10 Types Of Expats In ...
https://fbcdn-sphotos-h-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-xpt1/v/t1.0-9/12047046_921213207950838_5120276936173636198_n.jpg?oh=790751abccd1c9ca736cd64d7f6a953a&oe=5667E8A4&__gda__=1453198240_d37f347c6a3183b07644fdebb539ee41This is the nob here, a few ... Read More
A nice and safe place in Vietnam in fronte of the sea. by markonoko
Hi friends. My name is Marco, I m Italian 57 yo. My wife is Chinese 37. Since 10 years we are living in Guangzhou/China. Next year our plan is to stop my job and transfer our life in Vietnam. No work , relax only for few years . We are looking ...
" No luxury or tourist places ". Anywhere with a ' clean " beach will be a tourist place, ( that's the only reason the beach would be cleaner than your average polluted VN beach ). Read More
10 Types of expats living in Vietnam by paultruthy
I was going through this information about the 10 types of expats in Vietnam, i feel most of what is written here is half truth, i might not totally agree with the writer, what's your view? 10 Types Of Expats In ...
Oh well, at least most of us agree his English is terrible. Do you know what business he's in? Read More
Good, English-speaking mechanic in Nha Trang
Do you mean the axle? Read More
U.S. Citizen Can Retire in Vietnam? Visa Options? by Guest2394875
I'm considering retiring in Vietnam and am wondering about visa options allowing a long term stay (hopefully without having to periodically leave and return to the country). From what I've read, renewing a short-term visa is a hassle and ...
Please make a search within Expat.com before asking endless questions that are already answered. It clearly states at top of any page,above the 'post new topic sign' -'' Search the Vietnam forum''. Here is a link from ... Read More
U.S. Citizen Can Retire in Vietnam? Visa Options? by Guest2394875
I'm considering retiring in Vietnam and am wondering about visa options allowing a long term stay (hopefully without having to periodically leave and return to the country). From what I've read, renewing a short-term visa is a hassle and ...
My friend received a new 5 year VEC only last week. Now he can apply for a 3 yr TRC, ( same with a TT Visa, 3 -- 12 months ). And no more 90 day reporting!!!!! Read More
How do you get "local" price by username222
Yeah it's no secret that Vietnam over charge foreigners, especially with housing agents lurking this forum charing you x2.5 or x3 what they would charge for rent to a local person living in Saigon. So my question is, how do I get a room / ...
Thats a big bitch bar on the back. Not sure if you call them that in the states, but in Oz its called a bitch bar so the bitch dont fall off.Yanks call them " sissy " bars, ( as in sister, not poofy wanker??? ). back on subject, if you ... Read More
How do you get "local" price by username222
Yeah it's no secret that Vietnam over charge foreigners, especially with housing agents lurking this forum charing you x2.5 or x3 what they would charge for rent to a local person living in Saigon. So my question is, how do I get a room / ...
Sure is Yogi old son. I especially like the kind of 'X-75 ' style pipes off the side. And that it's a solo hardtail frame.Looks like she might be loud, and a handful on the tight RH corners, ( the bottom pipe looks 1/2 worn through ), ... Read More
How do you get "local" price by username222
Yeah it's no secret that Vietnam over charge foreigners, especially with housing agents lurking this forum charing you x2.5 or x3 what they would charge for rent to a local person living in Saigon. So my question is, how do I get a room / ...
HIndsight is a marvelous thing, maybe if all the do gooders hadn't fed all those starving Africans for 30 + years, there might have been a few million less of them trying to invade Europe at the moment. Read More
Visa's and Work Permits 2015 by bluenz
There are still a couple of things in here that are a little confusing, it may be just the just the translation?, will seek further advice and confirm or correct later. Vietnam: Visas and work permits for expatriates in Vietnam 2015 Last Updated: ...
I asked the admins to make this and the Employment Manual thread " sticky's ", but doesn't look like it's going to happen, obviously they like more " traffic " with newbies asking the same repetitive annoying ... Read More
Visa's and Work Permits 2015 by bluenz
There are still a couple of things in here that are a little confusing, it may be just the just the translation?, will seek further advice and confirm or correct later. Vietnam: Visas and work permits for expatriates in Vietnam 2015 Last Updated: ...
No problem, Hoping they will make it a sticky, ( and the Employment manual Pt1 and Pt2 ), too many threads on here on the same thing , and they get lost after a few days. Read More
Visa's and Work Permits 2015 by bluenz
There are still a couple of things in here that are a little confusing, it may be just the just the translation?, will seek further advice and confirm or correct later. Vietnam: Visas and work permits for expatriates in Vietnam 2015 Last Updated: ...
There is another thread here, VN Employment Manual, in 2 parts, probably in there somewhere, I remember seeing something about a VN company can have unlimited Foreigners working for it, ( Work Permitted of course ). Read More
What do you like the most in Vietnam? by Christine
Hi, Living abroad, expats discover and enjoy a new environment. What do you like the most in Vietnam? What seduced you when settling and living here? Share with us your favorite part of living in Vietnam and the reason why you enjoy ...
Depends on where you live obviously. 1 Freedom, ....." minimal limitations in laws", definitely never heard anyone say that about VN, I'm not even allowed to take photo's of certain things where I live, ( but ok to hand the wife ... Read More
Visa's and Work Permits 2015 by bluenz
There are still a couple of things in here that are a little confusing, it may be just the just the translation?, will seek further advice and confirm or correct later. Vietnam: Visas and work permits for expatriates in Vietnam 2015 Last Updated: ...
Someone would have to dob them in first???? But if they have a workplace accident, or pissed someone off, etc, it would bring attention to them. 3.7 Consequences of working in Vietnam without a work permit Except in the case of exemptions, a work ... Read More
What do you like the most in Vietnam? by Christine
Hi, Living abroad, expats discover and enjoy a new environment. What do you like the most in Vietnam? What seduced you when settling and living here? Share with us your favorite part of living in Vietnam and the reason why you enjoy ...
Well, you would love it where I live, you could have the actual roosters waking you up nearly hourly, hope you like the sound of barking dogs as well, because that's usually the next thing you'll hear. Read More
What do you like the most in Vietnam? by Christine
Hi, Living abroad, expats discover and enjoy a new environment. What do you like the most in Vietnam? What seduced you when settling and living here? Share with us your favorite part of living in Vietnam and the reason why you enjoy ...
Cheap unlimited , reasonably fast internet. Read More
How do you get "local" price by username222
Yeah it's no secret that Vietnam over charge foreigners, especially with housing agents lurking this forum charing you x2.5 or x3 what they would charge for rent to a local person living in Saigon. So my question is, how do I get a room / ...
Last year I decided I wanted to live a little longer and cut out the 9 or 10 30 km return trips to my nearest city that I was doing every week, so I did the house rental search the VN way, to my surprise a VN friend found a house for me on the ... Read More
VN Employment Manual 2015 Part 2 by bluenz
10.2 Maternity leave allowance During maternity leave, a female employee is not entitled to receive her normal salary. Instead, the employee receives a maternity allowance from the Social Insurance Fund, provided that she has paid social insurance ...
http://www.mondaq.com/default.asp?ncountry_id=0&child_id=0&topic_id=0&product_id=0 Don't know if these links will work, but it's a weekly mail out I get from Mondaq.com, This and the Visa/Work thread are posts from Lawyers here ... Read More
Visa's and Work Permits 2015 by bluenz
There are still a couple of things in here that are a little confusing, it may be just the just the translation?, will seek further advice and confirm or correct later. Vietnam: Visas and work permits for expatriates in Vietnam 2015 Last Updated: ...
I didn't write it, it's the 2015 Visa and work Permits requirement in DETAIL, issued by a law firm. Perhap if you told us what Visa's you applied for , it might be easier to understand what you wrote, . Did these people you helped ... Read More
VN Employment Manual 2015 Part 2
10.2 Maternity leave allowance During maternity leave, a female employee is not entitled to receive her normal salary. Instead, the employee receives a maternity allowance from the Social Insurance Fund, provided that she has paid social insurance ... Read More
Visa's and Work Permits 2015
There are still a couple of things in here that are a little confusing, it may be just the just the translation?, will seek further advice and confirm or correct later. Vietnam: Visas and work permits for expatriates in Vietnam 2015 Last Updated: ... Read More
Is there anyone lives in Qui Nhon now? by Hailyphan
I attempted to search for the expat community in Qui Nhon but the result so far is not really like what I've expected. Seems like there ain't many ppl are actually interested in spending time in this town. Im going to stay in here for a ...
No , I've never been there, ( one day, but definitely not during summer, over 40C is a little warm for me these days ), the OP Hailyphan is there at the moment, but when I get the chance, I'll speak to my wife about it, ( she stayed there a ... Read More
Is there anyone lives in Qui Nhon now? by Hailyphan
I attempted to search for the expat community in Qui Nhon but the result so far is not really like what I've expected. Seems like there ain't many ppl are actually interested in spending time in this town. Im going to stay in here for a ...
There is a huge University there, hotel accommodation gets very expensive towards the end of summer each year, when hundreds, if not thousands of students , ( and Mum ), come from many provinces to sit University entrance examinations. BTW , the ... Read More
How do you get "local" price by username222
Yeah it's no secret that Vietnam over charge foreigners, especially with housing agents lurking this forum charing you x2.5 or x3 what they would charge for rent to a local person living in Saigon. So my question is, how do I get a room / ...
No he/she has one other job, that is to watch/wait until people make mistakes, so he/she can " forgive ' them. Read More
10 Types of expats living in Vietnam by paultruthy
I was going through this information about the 10 types of expats in Vietnam, i feel most of what is written here is half truth, i might not totally agree with the writer, what's your view? 10 Types Of Expats In ...
It's biased,racist,sexist and ignorant. The only people mentioned are ''white people''. Every English teacher is a high school drop out. Every older man is a sex predator. Every woman is a desperate,jealous sponge. Every ... Read More
Volunteering in Vietnam by Maximilien
Hi, While living abroad, some expats wish to get involved in the local community life. What organizations expats can turn to if they want to volunteer in Vietnam? How to join a charitable institution, what are the steps? Which causes ...
Just to clarify something, some confusion about needing, or not needing to have a Work Permit to volunteer in VN. Last Updated: 9 September 2015 4.3 Work permits for foreign employees A work permit is not required if the expatriate: Is a volunteer. ... Read More
Is there anyone lives in Qui Nhon now? by Hailyphan
I attempted to search for the expat community in Qui Nhon but the result so far is not really like what I've expected. Seems like there ain't many ppl are actually interested in spending time in this town. Im going to stay in here for a ...
Try Quy Nhon. Not surprised, my wife was there a couple of months ago and it was 42C. I'm glad I didn't go after all. Read More