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New Zealander

Lives in HCMC

Registration: 23 July 2010

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13 years ago
Oxridge

A way of Life in Ho Chi Minh City by Oxridge

Dear All, As i am offered a proposal of job in Ho Chi Minh City, Will you pls put me in vietnamese picture? Even though i havent decided yet if to work there or not since my wife is not happy about it as her background is british.I need to know a ...

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Difficult to get a job as you need to get a work permit, which requires that you have certified degrees or qualifications now. Or at least 5 years work experience in particular field. Contact [Moderated: No free advert] about latest visa-on-arrival ... Read More

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13 years ago
lynn phan

internship/part-time job/volunteer summet 2011 by lynn phan

Hi everyone, Im curretly studyinging in Canada, but my summer will start in 3 weeks. hence i ll be back to saigon at the beginning of may. im looking for internships/part-time jobs that relate to marketing, sell,translation, or education. And also I ...

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Difficult to get a job as you need to get a work permit, which requires that you have certified degrees or qualifications now. Or at least 5 years work experience in particular field. Contact [Moderated: No free advert] about latest visa-on-arrival ... Read More

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13 years ago
lostsouls

Need some advice. by lostsouls

Hi all, I have a question. Hope you guys can advice me. Im currently doing a very tiny weeny small business with a British Chinese who is living in HCMC. As my job in Singapore is not so good, he advises me to go HCMC to work. He told me to come to ...

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Many people come here expecting to easily get a teaching job, or expat job. The reality is different. Now schools are not allowed to employ full teachers without verified degree qualifications. Just having cert to teach English is not enough. Jobs ... Read More

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13 years ago
proevolutionspeller

Viet Visas by proevolutionspeller

Hey guys, I am hoping someone can shed some light on something I just thought of. I am planning on heading to Vietnam in a few months time to teach English in Hanoi. I have read many tales of people spending from 6 months plus out there teaching ...

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Get a 3 month visa on arrival, business visa, multiple entry ($50 at airport plus $45 fee). You can renew this visa up to 3 times, totalling 12 months. When you get a job here you should get an employment contract. Then you can easily get a work ... Read More

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14 years ago
wilbur101

Unmarried spouse visa by wilbur101

My partner and I are not married, and I'm considering a job offer in Vietnam. Can anyone offer any advice on whether we'll have any difficulties with a visa for her, or what type of visa she can apply for? Thanks.

greengecko

Most partners suffice with 3 month tourist visa on arrival, renew every 3 months without having to go out of country. renewals $65-80 USD, annual $95 USD. Once you have been working here for 6-12 months you get a work permit/residence permit to ... Read More

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14 years ago
jessamine_hcm

Looking for the freelance Editor by jessamine_hcm

Dear Every one, Please help me, I am looking for the freelancer to edit and re-write the content of the website in English language for our company . It is about 3-5 pages. We are the Software Oursourcing development company located in HCM. Please ...

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I do website design and content editing. I can translate from Vietnamese into best English but not too good the other way around. With over 20 years in tourism marketing I have experience in writing for magazines, websites and brochures. Based in ... Read More

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14 years ago
KennyNguyen

Citizen in Vietnam by KennyNguyen

Okay, I am 18 years old from Chicago Illinois, My parents were from Da Nang Vietnam and moved to the United States around The 1980's. I fell in love with my homeland Da Nang, I have all my family members there and it really hurts me everyday not ...

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Kenny,you can get tourist visas easily for 3mth and renew for up to 12 months. resident permits 1yr to 5 yr normally requires having a business here, being married to local Vietnamese lady, or having parent who is Vietnamese. If you establish a ... Read More

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14 years ago
da bengal lancer

ESL teaching by da bengal lancer

Hey I am just asking is it hard to get a job teaching English in Ho Chi Minh.I have just arrived here and needing work.Is it necessary to get the Tefl course - it seems quite expensive -$1500 for 4 weeks training is a lot.I already have a Bachelors ...

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Try contacting Tom Hazan,, tomhazan@gmail.com Tom has been here many years teaching, and past few years he coordinates jobs for other expat teachers, He knows what is required and where jobs might be. Nice chap. Read More

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14 years ago
Quirine

work in Tourism Industry? by Quirine

Hi, Around mid February we will be in Australia. We moved from the Netherlands to Australia. We worked there for more than 4 years. We like to make a change again and to move to Vietnam, Ho Chi Minh city. Does any one as experience to apply for a ...

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Some of the major hotels and resorts need staff, though their preference is for locals. Tourist Industry is hampered by govt policy to cap wages for foreigners. Even tour guides for major companies like Saigon Tourist have to buy their way in, about ... Read More

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14 years ago
maximus0760

mobile phones in Vietnam by maximus0760

Hello, I have a Mobifone (Mobicard) mobile phone, which I bought during my last trip to Vietnam, and used on 3 March 2010 for the last time. I will return to Vietnam next week, it is my second trip there. Will my number be operational still, or ...

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Basic mobile phone handsets are very cheap here. Any phone shop should have models from about 150,000 VND ($8 USD) through to $500,000 VND (25 USD). Obviously you can pay a lot more for the latest models with all the bells and whistles. Typically a ... Read More

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14 years ago
prashant_ib

New to Ho Chi Minh !!! by prashant_ib

Hello people. I am new to Ho Chi Minh and guessed it helps to get to know a few people here especially that I am going to be here for a 6-7 month period. I love football (soccer) and tennis and would like to join people who play either of the ...

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Send your email addy to [Moderated] to get onto their weekly expat newsletter about bars, entertainment and sports tv. It by far the best info about where to meet expats. Read More

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14 years ago
ANNE07

any advice live music in HCMC by ANNE07

Hi,Since there are always a boring time for my weekend. Can anyone advice me, are there any good live music (full bands) to hang out in HCMC.:)

greengecko

Curtis King, his band, and Le Roi Jones are playing tonight, Tuesday 21st, at Sheridans irish House on 17 Le Than Ton, D1. from about 7.30pm. Jazz, R&B and rick. This bar also has regular live music, Wwestern style, just about every night. Read More

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14 years ago
JetterSetter

Teaching English / Health Care by JetterSetter

I'm a 46 year old American thinking of teaching English in a South Asian country. My problem is I don't have a collage degree. Is it possible to get a job teaching English without a collage degree in Vietnam? What is the visa situation like in ...

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Teaching English here now (as of April 2010)requires a genuine degree qualification and some type of TEFOL teaching english as a second language qualification is also preferable. A working permit is required and will be arranged by the school or ... Read More

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14 years ago
br-vt

hello! visa,resident card,learn vietnamese,gi gong by br-vt

hi all........ I make six months and visa carder resident.I am teaching vienamien and gi gong (weight loss) Contact me mobile fone:090 780 24 59

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What do you charge for 6 month business multiple entry visa? What does it cost, and requirements for longer resident visa? Read More

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14 years ago
annc

Just arrived!! by annc

Hi my name is Ann just arrived in Vietnam with my husband.. We have lived in Asia over 20 years and are British.. My husband works full time and I am looking for some lady friends to have coffee with, go shopping with, explore Ho Chi Minh with ...

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Various residential areas have support groups. groups.google.com/group/anphuneighbours groups.google.com/group/phumyhungneighbours ilviatnam.com International Ladies In Vietnam cooking classes learn viatnamese classes ladies gold clubs salsa dancing ... Read More