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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's a link to pretty lengthy discussion of the current visa situation in VN including VECs. Visa policies for foreigners undergo major changes Some excerpts: " But visitors here on a tourist visa will need to do more paperwork if they ... Read More
Motor vehicle insurance by paulmsn
I read an article that talked about people buying motor vehicle insurance because of a police crackdown, and I wondered if anyone here buys it for their bikes. I didn't actually know that this was required, although it makes sense that it is.
That's probably good advice for HCMC too. i don't personally know because I am avoiding it and the Q1A highway at this time. Just very short local trips for me. In case I have to walk home. Read More
Visa Extension or Visa "Renewal"? by OceanBeach92107
I'm not a visa expert, but I thought perhaps we could have a conversation about the difference between getting a visa extension vs a brand new visa. *As I understand it* (apologies if it's a ramble) Recent restrictions on exiting and ...
Tourist visas extensions are only for one month right now.I have already informed you once that this is erroneous information that you are posting. You are confusing the limits of length of stay with the limits on the length of an actual Visa 90 ... Read More
Notice of "Automatic Renewal of Temporary Residence" to foreigners by cruisemonkey
1. Foreign nationals who enter on the basis of visa exemption or entry on e-visas or tourist visas from March 1, 2020 are now " automatically extended temporary residence permits " until the end of June 30, 2020. , may exit during the ...
I can't see VN rounding people up and parading them to the border or airport but it would put pressure on people who keep renewing one month visas. Especially if they have to pay someone to do it. I suppose they could ask people or add a line ... Read More
Motor vehicle insurance by paulmsn
I read an article that talked about people buying motor vehicle insurance because of a police crackdown, and I wondered if anyone here buys it for their bikes. I didn't actually know that this was required, although it makes sense that it is.
The police in HCMC in particular can pull over people without cause to check the ownership, driver's licence and insurance of the driver. I got the impression that the insurance check was if you have a passenger but that should be verified. 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 ...
The best info I have on HCMC is that I have a 5 year VEC. I am supposed to leave VN every six months and re-enter to keep it valid. But because of Covid travel restrictions I would go to immigration instead. My wife is the sponsor so either she ... Read More
Any other teachers here, what's going on? Re-opening of schools? by NYSTEACHER2
I decided to stick things out, in part not knowing just how long the schools would be closed and also assuming that once things reopened there would be more work than ever. (I assumed a lot of teachers would have just gone back to their home ...
There are some real gems on Facebook today. $900 a month for teachers with a master's degree. Another one for $14/hr. Many people responding to ads who can't even write a single, simple English sentence correctly are getting 'see ... Read More
Notice of "Automatic Renewal of Temporary Residence" to foreigners by cruisemonkey
1. Foreign nationals who enter on the basis of visa exemption or entry on e-visas or tourist visas from March 1, 2020 are now " automatically extended temporary residence permits " until the end of June 30, 2020. , may exit during the ...
So, if I read this correctly (no guarantees!) if you cam here on or after March 01, 2020 you can stay until June 30, 2020. If you came before March 01, 2020 you have to justify staying here. No flight home for example or maybe you can't afford ... Read More
Any other teachers here, what's going on? Re-opening of schools? by NYSTEACHER2
I decided to stick things out, in part not knowing just how long the schools would be closed and also assuming that once things reopened there would be more work than ever. (I assumed a lot of teachers would have just gone back to their home ...
I've been looking for work in my neighbourhood. So far I've been spammed by Chinese recruiters. Asked to travel across the city (D.2 and the area just before the bridge to D.2) to do 2 hour demos for subjects I don't teach. Asked to ... Read More
Visa Extension or Visa "Renewal"? by OceanBeach92107
I'm not a visa expert, but I thought perhaps we could have a conversation about the difference between getting a visa extension vs a brand new visa. *As I understand it* (apologies if it's a ramble) Recent restrictions on exiting and ...
Foreigners cannot enter Vietnam for tourism at all right now. If you leave you can't come back. Tourist visas extensions are only for one month right now. Vietnam – KPMG - Changes in Work Permit, Immigration Procedures "14 ... 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 ...
Thanks for explaining the difference to me. My wife would think 5 years is better than 3 and a one day trip to the border is cheap and easy. As far as 6 months from now it looks like I can just get a TRC if there are any issues renewing 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 ...
My apologies I just checked and found that I have a Certificate of Visa Exemption. I checked with my VN wife. She is the sponsor. ( I could've done without the evil cackling!) According to my wife: If I want a temporary residence card i would ... 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 ...
Same situation here.. have VEC but cannot activate it because the borders are closed. Had to do one month visa extension at immigration for 10USDThe useful sticky on the marriage based TRC got unstuck too but luckily we got the VEC one back. I ... 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 ...
We are currently in Vietnam on tourist visa but have Received our VEC. Usually we would just do a border run to activate them, But since they are closed does anyone know a way to activate them in country?You could try having your Vietnamese wife ... 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's a link to a report from KPMG about changes to the visa's and workpermits in Viet Nam as of 14 February 2020. "KPMG member firms operate in 147 countries, collectively employing more than 219,000 people, serving the needs of ... Read More