@sam4d
American expat in Vietnam
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About me
American, Single
Speaks English, Arabic & Chinese
Registration: 05 February 2017
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Saigon Vs Shanghai by Mickeyevans99
Hi! I was wondering which city I should live in as an expat english teacher. Saigon or Shanghai? I got a great offer in Shanghai but i'm hesitant, I feel like I would like Ho Chi Minh more.... I'm single, a guy, late 20's, like going ...
I lived in China for 10 years and most of that time in Shanghai & the last 2 years in HCMC. I love Shanghai, very modern city, it has everything you need. Subway stations everywhere & you can get to any point in the city just by using it. ... Read More
Opening a bank account? Anyone declared over $5000 at the airport? by sam4d
Hi everyone, 1) Before posting here, I tried to research about these 2 topics but they seem to be outdated news. So, I'm going to HCMC in July to make a big order "stock clothes & shoes", several containers worth of goods. I ...
Hi There Have you solved anything ? I'd like to share my experience to . I am a chinese citizen . Government now only allow me to remit 10k USD per time after july. 1 I have remitted 45k USD before JULY for purchasing 1st apartment here ... Read More
Opening a bank account? Anyone declared over $5000 at the airport? by sam4d
Hi everyone, 1) Before posting here, I tried to research about these 2 topics but they seem to be outdated news. So, I'm going to HCMC in July to make a big order "stock clothes & shoes", several containers worth of goods. I ...
I use HD Bank part owned by the richest woman in Viet Nam. I find them way easier to deal with than Vietcommie bank. Vietcombank can be very difficult to deal with face to face.Hey, thx for ur msg. I'll ask around about HD bank. Read More
Opening a bank account? Anyone declared over $5000 at the airport? by sam4d
Hi everyone, 1) Before posting here, I tried to research about these 2 topics but they seem to be outdated news. So, I'm going to HCMC in July to make a big order "stock clothes & shoes", several containers worth of goods. I ...
Hi Sam, I'm planning on moving to Vietnam soon and had similar questions. I'd appreciate it if you could let us know how it went when you got there! Thanks, ChrisHi chris, I arrived a few days ago on a tourist visa. I didn't want any ... Read More
Opening a bank account? Anyone declared over $5000 at the airport? by sam4d
Hi everyone, 1) Before posting here, I tried to research about these 2 topics but they seem to be outdated news. So, I'm going to HCMC in July to make a big order "stock clothes & shoes", several containers worth of goods. I ...
Hello Sam You should rent a place once you get back to Vietnam and then ask them, owner, to make your paper from the local police, also you can bring any documents which can prove your permanent address in your country. with this documents you are ... Read More
Opening a bank account? Anyone declared over $5000 at the airport? by sam4d
Hi everyone, 1) Before posting here, I tried to research about these 2 topics but they seem to be outdated news. So, I'm going to HCMC in July to make a big order "stock clothes & shoes", several containers worth of goods. I ...
Hi Sam, I have a Vietcombank account opened since 2010 without any form of paperwork except my passport. But that was in the past. Nowadays you need to have a legal status for needing a bank account in Vietnam. From my understanding if correct you ... Read More
Opening a bank account? Anyone declared over $5000 at the airport? by sam4d
Hi everyone, 1) Before posting here, I tried to research about these 2 topics but they seem to be outdated news. So, I'm going to HCMC in July to make a big order "stock clothes & shoes", several containers worth of goods. I ...
Bring in the 5000usd, open a bank account here then wire the rest to your VN account. I don't trust the airport officials as they are generally not a nice bunch.I'm arriving next week so I'll just bring with me $5000 cash so that I ... Read More
Looking for help to start ISP (internet service provider) by sam4d
Hi there, I'm a businessman, I have been importing goods from China since 2005 and I have invested in some companies which are successful so far. My new investment is to start an ISP company in North Africa. I'm looking for help from a ...
hi, I'll send u a private msg. Read More
Looking for help to start ISP (internet service provider)
Hi there, I'm a businessman, I have been importing goods from China since 2005 and I have invested in some companies which are successful so far. My new investment is to start an ISP company in North Africa. I'm looking for help from a ... Read More
Opening a bank account? Anyone declared over $5000 at the airport? by sam4d
Hi everyone, 1) Before posting here, I tried to research about these 2 topics but they seem to be outdated news. So, I'm going to HCMC in July to make a big order "stock clothes & shoes", several containers worth of goods. I ...
will be minimum $50,000 for the orderDoh, thought you said "maybe $7,000 to $10,000"! Maybe you just wire from your US bank to the vendors bank like the big boys, like Coca Cola.I guess I didn't explain myself clearly. I had 2 ... Read More
Opening a bank account? Anyone declared over $5000 at the airport? by sam4d
Hi everyone, 1) Before posting here, I tried to research about these 2 topics but they seem to be outdated news. So, I'm going to HCMC in July to make a big order "stock clothes & shoes", several containers worth of goods. I ...
Simpler options 1. Someone said that they opened a HSBC account in the states and funded it before they arrived. Then they opened an HSBC account in Vietnam, linked the accounts, and could easily transfer into it. As long as you only transfer here ... Read More
Opening a bank account? Anyone declared over $5000 at the airport? by sam4d
Hi everyone, 1) Before posting here, I tried to research about these 2 topics but they seem to be outdated news. So, I'm going to HCMC in July to make a big order "stock clothes & shoes", several containers worth of goods. I ...
Unfortunately I'm on my own. So it seems nobody has an idea what happens when u declare that u have over $5000 & my question regarding the bank account.I think part of why you got no response on the question of opening a bank account is that ... Read More
Opening a bank account? Anyone declared over $5000 at the airport? by sam4d
Hi everyone, 1) Before posting here, I tried to research about these 2 topics but they seem to be outdated news. So, I'm going to HCMC in July to make a big order "stock clothes & shoes", several containers worth of goods. I ...
Try and get a friend to bring half the money in. Airport officials are very corrupt.:D welcome to asia :joking:Unfortunately I'm on my own. So it seems nobody has an idea what happens when u declare that u have over $5000 & my question ... Read More
Opening a bank account? Anyone declared over $5000 at the airport? by sam4d
Hi everyone, 1) Before posting here, I tried to research about these 2 topics but they seem to be outdated news. So, I'm going to HCMC in July to make a big order "stock clothes & shoes", several containers worth of goods. I ...
Sam, you will also need to consider the limitation of being able to get all that cash back to your country of origin once you are done. It's a hassle as what most people say and many expat say Vietnam has a Money In Only and they are not ... Read More
Opening a bank account? Anyone declared over $5000 at the airport?
Hi everyone, 1) Before posting here, I tried to research about these 2 topics but they seem to be outdated news. So, I'm going to HCMC in July to make a big order "stock clothes & shoes", several containers worth of goods. I ... Read More