@dbrutter
American expat in Vietnam
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American, Married with children
Speaks English
Registration: 23 September 2016
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Leaving Vietnam from Ho Chi Minh City? by mix624
Hi, I think I have covered everything for leaving Vietnam and the only thing I found out that needs to be filled in before departure is: https://tokhaiyte.vn/ I also chatted with the airline via FB messenger and they said flights from Vietnam dont ...
Woops! I stand corrected by my lovely wife. They promise results within 24 hours. Her daughter was lucky enough to get them back the same day. Read More
Leaving Vietnam from Ho Chi Minh City? by mix624
Hi, I think I have covered everything for leaving Vietnam and the only thing I found out that needs to be filled in before departure is: https://tokhaiyte.vn/ I also chatted with the airline via FB messenger and they said flights from Vietnam dont ...
My step daughter just had one done about 3 weeks ago out in District 7 at the VF Hospital. The cost was 3m 200 and she got the results back the same day. You might get it done cheaper somewhere else if you don't need the results back so fast. Read More
Please take this seven question English quiz for me by SteinNebraska
My wife's daughter was doing an online quiz for her Vietnamese school English class. She had some questions that she was unsure of and I helped her with some answers. After the quiz she got 70% right. After the quiz it shows the questions ...
The first 6 answers are correct as you listed them. That last one is bull sh*t. This is a great example of why Vietnamese teachers should NOT be teaching English. Read More
Payment methods in Vietnam by Priscilla
Hello everyone, Once youre settled in Vietnam, you will need to make some basic purchases, like groceries or pay bills. Hence, it is essential to know the payment methods available in your host country. Which are the most common payment ...
I suspect you are correct. I don't think Vietnam is ready for POS in most markets yet ... but they'll catch up soon enough. Read More
Married a Vietnamese, no stimulus check for me? by gobot
US citizen, I'm married to a Vietnamese, I file US taxes, the IRS has my bank info. I added my wife as dependent as required by US law years ago. When I did so, she got an ITIN number automatically from IRS. I haven't received my $1200. I ...
Yup! I'm in the same boat. Some guy in Chicago has already filed a lawsuit. It is obviously not fair ... *** I guess all we can do from here is wait and see what happens. Read More
E-File US Tax Return With NRA Wife Without ITIN/SSN? by mtgmike
Anyone know a way to e-file taxes when you are married to a non-resident alien spouse that doesn't have an ITIN or SSN? I'm filing MFS, not claiming HoH or dependents or any other tax breaks or deductions. Turbo Tax won't let me do it ...
For the U.S. - As I recall (it's been a couple of years) you can use 999 99 9999 for her number. You will then need to fill out the request for the ITIN and send it in with her origional passport or a certified copy translated in English. As ... Read More
U.S. SSA and Veterans Benefits in Vietnam Update by OceanBeach92107
Vietnam has been ADDED by the Social Security Administration to the list of countries with a Direct Deposit agreement with the United States: https://www.ssa.gov/international/countrylist6.htm Plus, the most current information for U.S. Citizens as ...
Wow! Thanks for sharing that here. I've been wondering if I would get it sinse I'm overseas but I do file my taxes as required by law, so I should get it. Now my only question is if I'll get $2400 sinse we are married filling jointly. My ... Read More
Amazon ships to Vietnam - anyone have experience with this? by Jim-Minh
They will deliver to Vietnam which is a part of their AmazonGlobal service where they will even calculate any taxes and duties as part of the checkout process and organise customs clearance so you get your order quicker and to your door. If you ...
Great! Thank you so much for all the information. I am well aware that everything is always changing so I'll do my best to keep on top of it. Have a great night. Read More
Amazon ships to Vietnam - anyone have experience with this? by Jim-Minh
They will deliver to Vietnam which is a part of their AmazonGlobal service where they will even calculate any taxes and duties as part of the checkout process and organise customs clearance so you get your order quicker and to your door. If you ...
Hi, Wavehunter Thanks for sharing. I just signed up with Planet Express. I was just reading about the de minimis last night and I was wondering if you could confirm my understanding. Can I order any packages up to the stated amount ... Read More
Quick in and out from VN to Cambo problems? by Greg309
If I exit VN and enter Cambodia, and re-enter Vietnam one hour later, will either country’s immigration officials give me problems or ask questions? I have multi-entry visas for both countries. Has anyone done this? What was your ...
The only problems you'll have are all the leches telling you anything you'll believe to get your money. Know the price before you go and wait in line like everyone else - they will not get you through any faster but they will be happy to ... Read More
FPT Internet connection by goodolboy
Anyone with FPT noticed their internet connection has slowed right down in the last month or so. Its driving me nuts, could it be because all the schools are closed & lots of kids at home using up band width? Had the "engineer" over ...
Ha ha🤣 Why not just knock the walls right on down? Read More
Banh mi. by Guest2023
Anyone who pays 100 bucks for a banh mi needs to have a mental health check. Banh mi
Ha, ha 😊 I can't get my old choppers through the bread eather. I have to cut it into bit size pieces... my wife teases me and says I'm like a baby. I tell her to come back in 10 years and tell me that. Read More
Health Insurance by NomadBob123
Hello All, I am soon to be moving to Hanoi on a personal 2 year R&R. Can anyone living in Vietnam or SE Asia for that matter about health insurance. Any recommended programs, costs, do I need any, etc. Thank you in advance for sharing your ...
You are very welcome. The Expat rules will not allow me to post contact information here. If you look at the top right of this post you should see a rectangular shaped box that looks kind of like a note pad. Touch the box and send me a personal ... Read More
Health Insurance by NomadBob123
Hello All, I am soon to be moving to Hanoi on a personal 2 year R&R. Can anyone living in Vietnam or SE Asia for that matter about health insurance. Any recommended programs, costs, do I need any, etc. Thank you in advance for sharing your ...
I can introduce you to my insurance agent, who also happens to be my wife, so yes perhaps I am a little partial but I've been using the insurance for 4 years with out any trouble. She can provide you coverage for health, life, and accident at a ... Read More
Landlords scams? by Jess the Kiwi
Hey Everyone! Me (New Zealander) and my partner (Venezuelan) are moving to Da Nang next week. We have found a beautiful place but we haven't seen it in person. The landlord wants the one month deposit before moving in and rent on arrival to ...
If it's anything like I have experienced, the construction will also go on into the night. My wife said this happens because the roads are so congested during the day that the large trucks cannot deliver supplies and take away unwanted material, ... Read More