@Porkypig
Australian expat in Vietnam
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About me
Australian
Lives in Ho Chi Minh City
Speaks English, Chinese and Vietnamese
Registration: 22 July 2015
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Some Visa Extensions Discontinued by OceanBeach92107
Don't trust ME on this. Contact your own visa agent to discover IF: ...you are in Vietnam from ANY country--on a category DN business visa--and you don't have a legitimate employer with a work permit--you will not be able to do any more ...
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Experienced Automotive Quality Manager - Seeking Work by Will Briggs
Good afternoon, I'm wondering if anyone knows of the best way to start to look for roles within Vietnam please? I am an experienced quality professional of 10 years, in the automotive industry, who has just finished a long stint in China, ...
The auto industry in Vietnam sucks, China is the only place you want to be in right now. Why did you leave China for Vietnam? For love? Definitely not for money those.... Read More
Using Zalo App Outside Vietnam by OceanBeach92107
There is a pretty prevalent rumor floating around that you can only use the Zalo communications app in Vietnam. I have returned to the USA and I'm still using my Zalo account--transferred to my new U.S. cell phone--to communicate with all of ...
Best video conferencing app over very long distance is the apple FaceTime but you have to use apple devices at both end, it beats every other apps I have used. If you only use audio, it doesn?t matter which app as they all can do the job, it is the ... Read More
Metal Welder/Fabricators (for a Storage stand) in Ho chi Minh by roel_patricio
Hello There, I am looking for metal stand fabricators in Ho Chi Minh city for a project I am working on. I need a metal stand to support and hold a plastic storage casing. I hope someone from the community can send me a lead of a metal ...
Just buy welder and angle grinder and do it yourself. Read More
Retirement Visa??.maybe too late for some. by GuestPoster1236
A Retirement Visa has always been mentioned/ discussed in Expat Forums. This post is a bit long winded?.but I like long winded stuff ? However , due to changes in technology & the fast rollout of Digital payment systems & Cashless Debit ...
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Overstay in Vietnam by jonnysharp6
Hi all Due to the immigration not extending visas or companies not providing TRC's . What are the penalties for not renewing the visa during lockdown? The travel agents and visa agents charge a fortune now for only a 15 day extension visa. One ...
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Overstay in Vietnam by jonnysharp6
Hi all Due to the immigration not extending visas or companies not providing TRC's . What are the penalties for not renewing the visa during lockdown? The travel agents and visa agents charge a fortune now for only a 15 day extension visa. One ...
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Vietnamese Citizenship by descent advice by lamadoo
Hi guys, Does anyone have experience applying for a dual citizenship as an Australian? Both my parents were born in Vietnam and fled to Australia by boat during the Vietnam War. They do not have their Vietnamese birth certificate as it was ...
The only difference is that if you do land yourself in jail, you will get a visit from the Australian consulate. He/she will tell you (Sorry, we can not help you since you broke the law, you are on your own now, good luck and good bye) Read More
Buying a motorbike by uscs302
Can anybody educate me about all the different kinds of documents I see related to motorbike sales..hcqn..mbc..gthl ...my understanding is even most vietnamese don't ride a bike with a blue card in their name and most bikes I see online are in ...
Don?t break the law, it aren?t worth the hassles, buy yourself a 50cc or electric scooter and you don?t need a driver license, buy second hand if you don?t have the papers to hold the registration in your name. Buy insurance for everything if you ... Read More
Overstay in Vietnam by jonnysharp6
Hi all Due to the immigration not extending visas or companies not providing TRC's . What are the penalties for not renewing the visa during lockdown? The travel agents and visa agents charge a fortune now for only a 15 day extension visa. One ...
Someone came and knocked on my door a couple of nights ago and wanted to check my papers, luckily mine is all up to date and he got nothing on me and left empty handed. Just bear in mind someone is out there watching your every move and waiting to ... Read More
Some Visa Extensions Discontinued by OceanBeach92107
Don't trust ME on this. Contact your own visa agent to discover IF: ...you are in Vietnam from ANY country--on a category DN business visa--and you don't have a legitimate employer with a work permit--you will not be able to do any more ...
Those landlords who want an increase in the current situation are driven by greed, they may succeed if a few selected tenants are locked in and unable to find alternatives. Overall, nothing will defeat the law of gravity, prices will go down in ... Read More
safety for woman by luna2000
Hello friendly expats, Would appreciate any advises, tips beyond my request. Although I'm a Vietnamese born woman in my 70'. I have lived abroad since 50 years (now in Rome, Italy) and not knowing where I belong to anymore. At the end ...
Vung Tau translates in Chinese has the meaning of (the head at end of the line). I wonder if the name might be related to China influence in Vietnam going back in history a thousand years ago. Read More
Property investment in Vung Tau by Porkypig
Hi everyone, I currently live in HCMC but I like the ocean and beaches, I want to move to somewhere near the ocean with easy access from HCMC, and all I can think of is Vung Tau. Perhaps some of you expat living in Vung Tau can advise where is a ...
Everyone is entitled to their opinions, but yours is rather un-constructive. I’m here looking for real advise, from wisemen who perhaps are experts in their fields or have real life experience they like to share. Please do bear in mind not all ... Read More
Property investment in Vung Tau by Porkypig
Hi everyone, I currently live in HCMC but I like the ocean and beaches, I want to move to somewhere near the ocean with easy access from HCMC, and all I can think of is Vung Tau. Perhaps some of you expat living in Vung Tau can advise where is a ...
That price doesn’t sound like good value to me but not exactly shocking, given the fact the seller always believe they are sitting on a pot of gold and wants price as high as possible. I like some advise on an established homes, between ... Read More
Property investment in Vung Tau by Porkypig
Hi everyone, I currently live in HCMC but I like the ocean and beaches, I want to move to somewhere near the ocean with easy access from HCMC, and all I can think of is Vung Tau. Perhaps some of you expat living in Vung Tau can advise where is a ...
I have a budget in mind but prefer not to disclose it publicly, I’m more interested in a free standing house than high-rise apartment due to its potential. I own a free standing house in HCMC and I knows the usual issues with house purchases. ... Read More