@ksr2x
American expat in Vietnam
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Registration: 27 June 2016
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Official Vietnam Government Coronavirus (COVID-19) Info Site by OceanBeach92107
In Vietnamese language. Use android Chrome browser translation option OR share with Google Translate app to read in English: https://ncov.moh.gov.vn/
hi all, any updates on approximately when Vietnam will lift mandatory quarantine for incoming people? I know that there was a new case from an inbound UK person a few days ago. Read More
Lost Passport in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam by Eagle6520
I have an adult son, in Ho Chi Minh City, who is currently trying to get emergency travel documents from our embassy to travel back to the US. Anyone know the procedure and time line for this. He has visited the embassy and filled out paperwork ...
Have you considered if the medications that he takes are available in Vietnam? There are plenty of reputable pharmacies around. Read More
Vietnam expats will be subject to 8% additional tax starting in 2018 by ksr2x
Expats working in Vietnam will be required to pay into Vietnam's social insurance program starting in 2018. The social insurance tax currently only applies to Vietnamese employees. The employee contribution of the tax is 8% subject to maximums ...
it's different. Expats currently only pay the 1.5% Health Insurance component of the Social Security tax. Starting in 2018, they'll have to pay both the 1.5% Health Insurance (HI) component and the 8% Social Insurance (SI) component. ... Read More
Vietnam expats will be subject to 8% additional tax starting in 2018
Expats working in Vietnam will be required to pay into Vietnam's social insurance program starting in 2018. The social insurance tax currently only applies to Vietnamese employees. The employee contribution of the tax is 8% subject to maximums ... Read More
How much cash allowed out and into Vietnam by infoKQ
I was carrying £20,000 in GBP on me after a business settlement in China . I decided my best option to carry money home after going on a visit to Vietnam was to carry on my person. Problem arose when i was stopped by customs security on the ...
A better tip is to do everything possible to avoid bringing large amounts of cash through a country where corruption/bribery is high throughout the ranks of the gov't. What can you realistically do if they still ask you to pay a bribe? They ... Read More
Understanding Vietnamese girls by GuestPoster2698
So on my first trip to Vietnam I met a girl and saw her for a few days. Being the skeptical dude that I am and knowing nothing about Vietnam, the first night that we met I didn't give her my phone number but she and her friend made plans with my ...
I would ask myself... what do you do with a girl who is much younger than you, especially one that likely has a standard vn education and no real working experience? I'm specifically referring to when you go back to your home country. I met ... Read More
1 Day Volunteer Danang by lulu0802
Hello, I am very interested to volunteer in Danang, Vietnam for 1 day. Please pm! Thanks! :D
Beach clean-up? You can do it yourself or organize one with a few locals. Will probably need to spend a little bit of money to buy bags, but i'm sure cost is nominal. Read More
Online fashion sites that ship to VN or physical stores in HCMC by millopiriz
Hi there folks, My girlfriend is trying to buy fashion clothes from websites like AliExpress or Romwe. Although apparently they include VN for shipping, once you get to the checkout it won't tell you that those products are not available for ...
are you looking to buy bulk/wholesale from those sites? Read More
Any expat staying at hcm city ? by tranben
Any expat staying at hcm city can help? If can then please pm me.
yes? Read More
Query about registering a business in Vietnam by pratikshabhanti
Hello Everyone, I want to start a service related business in Binh Dinh province. I am looking at proceeding with registering my company in the next few days. Could anyone tell me if it's better (in terms of time for registration completion, ...
What amount do you consider "charge a bomb" for the services that you require? Read More
How to contact a company in Hanoi? by Benjamin Rommel
Hello, My name is Benjamin. I am from Heidelberg, Germany and I am currently working on video game. For my project, I need to make contact with a Hanoi based company called "Cloner Studio" (see gamestudio.vn/clonerstudio). Unfortunately, ...
google their facebook and then send them a message through there? Read More
Looking for friends by carlottalina
Hey guys, I moved to Saigon (district 3) a month ago and I feel very lonely. I came from Germany for a volunteering job in a school but I think it's very hard to find new people out here. I'm looking for some nice people to meet, drinking a ...
if you haven't tried yet, check out meetup dot com. you can find several meetup events around town that include foreigners/expats and locals. another popular spot on saturdays only is the saigon soul pool party at the new world hotel in Q1. ... Read More
Vietnam Tax Question by Kooler42
Considering opening an Hong Kong Offshore Company with my wife (Vietnamese) as director and shareholder. I will be the employee doing the work. All of the revenue is made outside of HK and Vietnam. Will she be liable for paying Vietnam taxes on her ...
If she's a tax resident in Vietnam, then her worldwide income is subject to tax. It doesn't matter where it was paid, received or earned. Tax rates vary depending on income classification. The company may also be subject to tax in Vietnam ... Read More
Where can I buy a graphics tablet in HCMC? by asthecrowflies
Hi everyone, Does anyone know where I can buy a graphics tablet in HCMC? Many thanks :)
Regarding fado, it takes much more than a week and yes they do charge import taxes and shipping. I bought something from them recently. Took about a month from when i ordered/paid to when i had the product in hand. Was an electronic product that ... Read More
Vietnamese American moving to Vietnam. Advice Please by knguyeen112
Hi, I'm considering on moving to VN this year and hoping to get some advice from fellow expats to make the transition as easy as possible. I have a college degree with 5 years of experience in the IT field. But I'm not looking for a full ...
Due to time constraints, not going to go into the intricacies of my statement re actively wanting to become a citizen of another country while still a US citizen. Never said it was not legal, only that it will cause potential issues. The DOS link ... Read More