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@zest123

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Singaporean expat in China

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Singaporean

Speaks English, Mandarin, Hokkien, Cantonese, Malay (slight)

Registration: 16 January 2016

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zest123 replied to a thread
3 years ago
Hooked

DT Visa Needed by Hooked

Howdy, Is there a quick and easy way to get the DT Visa, or a service that will sponsor? Thanks

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zest123 replied to a thread
3 years ago
Hooked

DT Visa Needed by Hooked

Howdy, Is there a quick and easy way to get the DT Visa, or a service that will sponsor? Thanks

zest123

Hi Merry Christmas !! Understand that a 3 year DT visa is obtainable with a 3 billion vnd infusion Appreciate if some guru can advise if the above visa can be obtained by investing in fixed income instruments like Bank FD and whether it's ... Read More

zest123 replied to a thread
3 years ago
afrost

Travelling Out of Vietnam as an Expat by afrost

Hi, I'm an expat living in HCMC and since we are all confined to our homes, I was exploring the possibility of travelling back to switzerland to go live with my paents and work from home there just for the time that covid calms down here. My ...

zest123

Hi, I'm an expat living in HCMC and since we are all confined to our homes, I was exploring the possibility of travelling back to switzerland to go live with my paents and work from home there just for the time that covid calms down here. My ... Read More

zest123 replied to a thread
3 years ago
yuesc86

Singaporean Staying in Penang by yuesc86

Hello all! Joined this forum about a week ago. I'm here to try to apply long term visit pass to look after my aged mum. Going to the third time this Thu to see the officer handling my case. Hope can get the paper work complete. Hope to meet ...

zest123

Hello all! Joined this forum about a week ago. I'm here to try to apply long term visit pass to look after my aged mum. Going to the third time this Thu to see the officer handling my case. Hope can get the paper work complete. Hope to meet ... Read More

zest123 replied to a thread
3 years ago
zest123

buying a Thai villa as a foreigner by zest123

Someone said to buy a villa using a local thai's name n to make him a) sign a debtor note indicating that he owes you money to the tune of the villa's value n will have to repay this debt if he intends to sell the villa b) pre-sign property ...

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You should also be aware that it is illegal to own a company solely for the purpose of buying land. They can and will take your property if you upset them in any way. It’s not worth the risk of losing your hard earned money.Really ...., thanks ... Read More

zest123 replied to a thread
3 years ago
PTTL

Interested in a free Covid vaccine like Moderna? by PTTL

Hello everyone, USA just sent Vietnam 2 millions Moderna vaccine: https://e.vnexpress.net/news/news/us-sends-vietnam-2-million-covid-vaccine-doses-4305076.html I checked the US Embassy website and it said we're on our own when it comes to ...

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Where's the irony? First, we're not living in the States, so whatever perks (such as free vaccination) we would've had in the States do not apply to us in Vietnam. Second, the US Embassy is not the only one telling their expats in ... Read More

zest123 replied to a thread
3 years ago
zest123

buying a Thai villa as a foreigner by zest123

Someone said to buy a villa using a local thai's name n to make him a) sign a debtor note indicating that he owes you money to the tune of the villa's value n will have to repay this debt if he intends to sell the villa b) pre-sign property ...

zest123

You can register the company and buy with company's name. This is how most the foreigners do. Consult with the lawyer too.Thanks, understand some foreigners who bought villas using the company route lost them in law suits .. Buying a condo ... Read More

zest123 replied to a thread
3 years ago
zest123

buying a Thai villa as a foreigner by zest123

Someone said to buy a villa using a local thai's name n to make him a) sign a debtor note indicating that he owes you money to the tune of the villa's value n will have to repay this debt if he intends to sell the villa b) pre-sign property ...

zest123

Stay away from making deals with local Thai people if it comes to contracts etc etc. You will always lose.Thanks for the guidance Read More

zest123 replied to a thread
3 years ago
OceanBeach92107

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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2 days ago next door had a fire,,, we managed to save our roof floor going up and spreading to rest of building,,, so lucky it wasnt empty,,,,, I have now installed smoke alarms throughout and she is very happy we are still here. Goodolboy,,, I ... Read More

zest123 replied to a thread
3 years ago
StefanR

Visa query by StefanR

So I finally move to Vietnam in less than two weeks. Thanks to Tet I was waiting to get my VOA letter until this week. My initial plan was to get a 3 month Tourist Visa, and as soon I secure a job then I can get a long term Visa (1 year), with the ...

zest123

I owe you a reply so here goes ... You are so right, so much can happen over time my situation is that I happen to be closely related to a firm that had been awarded a contract by a VN govt body to do some project work there n they had invited me ... Read More

zest123 replied to a thread
3 years ago
StefanR

Visa query by StefanR

So I finally move to Vietnam in less than two weeks. Thanks to Tet I was waiting to get my VOA letter until this week. My initial plan was to get a 3 month Tourist Visa, and as soon I secure a job then I can get a long term Visa (1 year), with the ...

zest123

FYI for the new and relatively new members: The regular members and old timers of the Vietnam forums (I'm using plural to include the cities' forums) already know about this unwritten rule, so this one is for you: Expat.com encourages the ... Read More

zest123 replied to a thread
3 years ago
OceanBeach92107

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 ...

zest123

The moral of the story is, do not break the laws. Once you get on the wrong side of the laws, coffee money may only buy you extra time, no guarantee you will get off eventually so good luck.Thanks for the timely reminder n reinforcement, will ... Read More

zest123 replied to a thread
3 years ago
OceanBeach92107

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 ...

zest123

"...If you are working here, you should do work permit ASAP to make sure that can stay here longer. Otherwise, must leave VN soon".It seems like an odd time to do so, considering COVID, but could this be the hidden agenda? We often see ... Read More

zest123 replied to a thread
3 years ago
OceanBeach92107

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 ...

zest123

Thailand n China have zero annual prop taxes:offtopic: Thailand does have property tax: "In March 2019, the Thai government introduced the new Land and Building Tax Act B.E. 2562, which has been in effect since January 1, 2020. The Act ... Read More

zest123 replied to a thread
3 years ago
OceanBeach92107

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 ...

zest123

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 ... Read More