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Peter Wije

@peterwij

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About me

Australian

Lives in Hanoi

Speaks English ,Vietnamese, Sinhalese

Registration: 19 June 2010

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Peter Wije
peterwij replied to a thread
3 years ago
BenMEvans

Would my African American girlfriend be able to get a teaching job? by BenMEvans

Hey me and my girlfriend are considering moving to Vietnam to teach English. She’s African American and I was wondering if she could get a teaching job or if it would be harder? I have tried to look it up but have found very little info on the ...

Peter Wije

Generally vietnamese are looking for the following qualities in an English teacher: - Native speaker of America, Uk, Australia - white skin ( this is taboo but they look for this) - Must have the right qualifications required for Work ... Read More

Peter Wije
peterwij replied to a thread
3 years ago
mlehdey

Bank advice - AUD to VND by mlehdey

Hello, We are Australian and are awaiting for a 2 year work permit approval , requested by a University in Saigon, for my husband. We have been advised there will be a two week delay. Given the CV19 situation I am sceptical, but have my fingers ...

Peter Wije

Hello I am Peter Wije from melbourne. Transferring your AUD to a Vietnamese account is easy as ABC. It is a different ball game in the opposite direction. As you will be working there with a long term TRC Visa and work permit you can open up ... Read More

Peter Wije
peterwij replied to a thread
3 years ago
Guannan Sun

foreign spouse entry by Guannan Sun

Does anyone know if I can enter vietnam now? I am Chinese citizen married to a Vietnamese, currently living in Boston, my visa to US is going to expire, so we have to relocate to Vietnam.

Peter Wije

From my own experience, what ever you do, the bottom line is: * Sorry you cannot enter Vietnam * Your spouse can enter her country as a citizen * For the time being you can go to China and she can go to Vietnam if repatriation flights ... Read More

Peter Wije
peterwij replied to a thread
4 years ago
peterwij

Regulation for VND accounts for Foreigners Circular TT16/2014/NHNN by peterwij

The above Banking Circular comes in to effect as from MAR 22 2020. I received a circular from the Techcombank with the following applicable transaction type restrictions: (applicable to ALL banks) effective from 22/03/20) The following are the ...

Peter Wije

Normal Bank transfers are allowed as at now. But from 25/03/20 ALL TRANSFERS In and out and all payments Payments are stopped. Read More

Peter Wije
peterwij replied to a thread
4 years ago
peterwij

Regulation for VND accounts for Foreigners Circular TT16/2014/NHNN by peterwij

The above Banking Circular comes in to effect as from MAR 22 2020. I received a circular from the Techcombank with the following applicable transaction type restrictions: (applicable to ALL banks) effective from 22/03/20) The following are the ...

Peter Wije

wire transfers are allowed. But withdrawl is another ball game. One might have to go to branch and withdraw in Cash after showing proof of transfer. Read More

Peter Wije
peterwij replied to a thread
4 years ago
peterwij

Regulation for VND accounts for Foreigners Circular TT16/2014/NHNN by peterwij

The above Banking Circular comes in to effect as from MAR 22 2020. I received a circular from the Techcombank with the following applicable transaction type restrictions: (applicable to ALL banks) effective from 22/03/20) The following are the ...

Peter Wije

Surely the regulation it came out in 2014. No one was allowed to deposit money over the counter. Up to now the account holders were able to transfer money in & out and pay credit cards etc. But from 25/03/20 ALL ACTIVITIES ARE STOPPED. Read More

Peter Wije
peterwij replied to a thread
4 years ago
peterwij

Regulation for VND accounts for Foreigners Circular TT16/2014/NHNN by peterwij

The above Banking Circular comes in to effect as from MAR 22 2020. I received a circular from the Techcombank with the following applicable transaction type restrictions: (applicable to ALL banks) effective from 22/03/20) The following are the ...

Peter Wije

I agree with you totally.. I closed my savings accounts and current accounts. Read More

Peter Wije
peterwij created a thread
4 years ago

Regulation for VND accounts for Foreigners Circular TT16/2014/NHNN

The above Banking Circular comes in to effect as from MAR 22 2020. I received a circular from the Techcombank with the following applicable transaction type restrictions: (applicable to ALL banks) effective from 22/03/20) The following are the ... Read More

Peter Wije
peterwij replied to a thread
7 years ago
Kytain

PERMANENT RESIDENT CARD by Kytain

Greetings one and all. I married my Vietnamese wife in the UK on 2nd June 2017. Our UK Fiance and Spouse Visas were approved BIG ADMIN PROJECTS. The Vietnamese Embassy in London has agreed to issue my wife (MY) and I a Vietnamese marriage ...

Peter Wije

Sorry I missed one word. That the PR VISA is renewable every 10 years. No restrictions, no work permits, one can do what ever as a local once u have a PR Read More

Peter Wije
peterwij replied to a thread
7 years ago
Kytain

PERMANENT RESIDENT CARD by Kytain

Greetings one and all. I married my Vietnamese wife in the UK on 2nd June 2017. Our UK Fiance and Spouse Visas were approved BIG ADMIN PROJECTS. The Vietnamese Embassy in London has agreed to issue my wife (MY) and I a Vietnamese marriage ...

Peter Wije

Please visit Vietnam immigration website. It will give all the info you need in English and in viet ( more info) and the appropriate forms for the PR Vietnam. In your case your and your wife must live in Việt Nam for a certain number of years ... Read More

Peter Wije
peterwij replied to a thread
7 years ago
OlegR

Buying an apartment in Hanoi by OlegR

Hi Colleagues, I'm intending to invest into an apartment in Hanoi (Vinhomes). I would appreciate an advise on the following: 1. My Work Permit shall expire in March 2018, the last installment (5%) to be paid to Vinhomes in 2019. Is that an ...

Peter Wije

It is not the dimac writing. It is from a normal person who got help from this lawyer. Sorry about the grammar errors may be due to misspelling ( or auto correct function) while using an iPhone keypad. I want to help this guy that is why I ... Read More

Peter Wije
peterwij replied to a thread
7 years ago
OlegR

Buying an apartment in Hanoi by OlegR

Hi Colleagues, I'm intending to invest into an apartment in Hanoi (Vinhomes). I would appreciate an advise on the following: 1. My Work Permit shall expire in March 2018, the last installment (5%) to be paid to Vinhomes in 2019. Is that an ...

Peter Wije

From past experience. Read More

Peter Wije
peterwij replied to a thread
7 years ago
OlegR

Buying an apartment in Hanoi by OlegR

Hi Colleagues, I'm intending to invest into an apartment in Hanoi (Vinhomes). I would appreciate an advise on the following: 1. My Work Permit shall expire in March 2018, the last installment (5%) to be paid to Vinhomes in 2019. Is that an ...

Peter Wije

As your time in Vietnam is limited and residency is temporary and unstable, it is risky to put money to invest in this country. ( you will also be subject to foreign exchange regulations when you try to sell and and take money OUT OF VIETNAM at a ... Read More

Peter Wije
peterwij replied to a thread
8 years ago
khuyencf

looking for business co-founder by khuyencf

Guys, I'm Vietnamese and living bien hoa city ( ~ 30km from hcm city) . I'm going to quit my job and really want to invest ~ 25-30k $ to start a business. Now I am looking for serious co-founder who is also interested in set up a company ...

Peter Wije

What area of business are you interested ? Eg. Production of ...... Restaurant Farming Housing Tourism Etc Read More

Peter Wije
peterwij replied to a thread
8 years ago
j5uh

Business Visa ... Do I need it? or can I get by with a tourist visa? by j5uh

Hello. My wife and I will be taking a trip to Vietnam next month for 30 days. The reason for the trip is for us to go to work with our potential business partners to sign a partnership deal, find a location for our restaurant in HCM and start ...

Peter Wije

Hi You should get a long term business visa first. ask your partner to sponsor you for that. The amount of dollars you are investing counts for that. Beware of local partners unless you know them and trust them 300%. Because the end looser will be ... Read More