@Vaneric
Canadian expat in Vietnam
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56 posts
About me
Canadian
Lives in Hoa Thanh, Tây Ninh
Speaks English and little Tieng Viet
Registration: 14 February 2017
Activity
SIM card registration by GuestPoster0147
Tomorrow I'll have to take my wife to a cell phone store to register her SIM card. For those who did not notice this, all owners of a SIM card that was activated before April 24, 2017 must go to the phone providers store no later than April 24, ...
I have never had that issue with zalo. You need an active sim to get a sms messege to first setup zalo. I use my Canadian number . I can use dual zalo accounts with a Samsung phone. To register a sim take your passport to the appropriate phone ... Read More
5 year family visa exemption by TwinlessTwin
hello, can anyone shed light for me on the process and who I need to see to start with getting this visa extension. I’d like to get it done before leaving if possible. also what documents will I need. thank you as always
Let him download it then Read More
5 year family visa exemption by TwinlessTwin
hello, can anyone shed light for me on the process and who I need to see to start with getting this visa extension. I’d like to get it done before leaving if possible. also what documents will I need. thank you as always
Wedding registration and form NA9. 5 year visa exemption take it to immigration office or an embassy or consulate in your home country dm me with an email address I will send you the document Read More
Respiratory problem for newbies in Vietnam by Dannyroc3
Forgive another post with a "problem" looking for a solution.Earlier I had the rash on my arms which seem to be doing well, I do have another curious health effect which involves chest congestion.It began weeks ago and I attributed to an old Allergy ...
AC causes me some chest congestion. Make sure its not set to cold at night. 25 to 27 degrees is ok for me to sleep. Try it see if it helps you Read More
In-laws family to keep asking for gifts when they never give any by ashtray9
I'm a foreigner son-in-law, my parent-in-laws are very wealthy, with a lot of properties, just in rents that bring them more than 4/5 times more than what I earn. Now every time I travel, I bring gifts for the entire family, fancy bags for ...
My wife is viet as well. We have stopped buying gifts for family members for quite some time now. We do how ever take everyone out for family meals and local trips.Which is much better. No one gets left out unless they do not want to go. If family ... Read More
Ho chi Minh - place with monitor screen by tcempirkova
Hello, my husband and I will be working from Saigon 2.-5. April. We both will work 4pm-11pm (we work in European time).The problem is, that husband needs for his work a computer monitor screen (he is an engineer and needs larger screen than is on ...
Use hdmi into a smart tv . Big screen. Read More
Using Zalo App Outside Vietnam by OceanBeach92107
There is a pretty prevalent rumor floating around that you can only use the Zalo communications app in Vietnam. I have returned to the USA and I'm still using my Zalo account--transferred to my new U.S. cell phone--to communicate with all of ...
@onyekacelestine47 You can not setup Zalo account with a Nigerian phone number. 190 countries on the list. Read More
Using Zalo App Outside Vietnam by OceanBeach92107
There is a pretty prevalent rumor floating around that you can only use the Zalo communications app in Vietnam. I have returned to the USA and I'm still using my Zalo account--transferred to my new U.S. cell phone--to communicate with all of ...
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Sending a small amount of money to VN by jayrozzetti23
I need to send a mere million vnd to someone in Vietnam. Although I have two local bank accounts in VN, I never bothered to set up the online banking when I was there. Now I'm Cambodia.Anywayz, does anyone have any suggestions. I suppose I could ...
Setup your online banking . I have no issues moving money around VN and getting paid back right into my bank account at Sacom. So simple to pay people and services. I can even send money From Canada to my Sacom account. Just a few clicks and ... Read More
Shipping personal items from Canada by gbride101g
Hello,I don't usually post but I am at a loss. I have a computer and camera and some clothing. I need to send it from Canada and I am so scared. I sent a breast pump for my wife and customs took the item and demanded a 100 person tax and storage ...
Paying for excess baggage on the plane is allways better in the long run. Your stuff arrives with you. Camera and computer equipment can go on as carryon baggage. Read More
Qatar airways Immigration section by Earlyant
I took the first flight with Qatar airways at 08:00. Destination Ho Chi Minh city via Doha. I proceeded to walk towards the bag drop off desk, but was guided by a staff member to one of the terminals. I was not in the best of moods, as due to ...
@Earlyant I travelled on a one way ticket on ANA . They didnt understand a VEC either. They tried to deny me my flightI said VEC good for one yearI just signed a waiver . Problem solved but one hour of wrangling with the checkin staff Read More
Using Zalo App Outside Vietnam by OceanBeach92107
There is a pretty prevalent rumor floating around that you can only use the Zalo communications app in Vietnam. I have returned to the USA and I'm still using my Zalo account--transferred to my new U.S. cell phone--to communicate with all of ...
Open app go to setting and setup new phone number verify with sms Should be easy enough Read More
Won't be long till the tourists are back in Vietnam. by mikedylan2001
Looks like Vietnam will go the way of many other countries in the not too distant future. Fully vaccinated tourists to be allowed in after a seven day hotel quarantine. This measure will protect people from the disease as well as protect tourist ...
Who cares about quarantine. I havent been able to see my viet family and friends for nearly 20 months now. As soon as i can fly, I come to my second home one way. Read More
Register phone number for bank in Vietnam from overseas by mikedylan2001
Would this be possible? Get friend in Vietnam to send me Vietnamese SIM card overseas then I put it in my phone here? Would I be able to activate the SIM card from overseas? I need to register my new phone number with the bank as old one has run out.
I enquired about using vietel to roam in other asian countries. It cost a lot of money upfront. Unless your a fortunate soul to pay your phone bill post pay monthly on a ctedit card. Sim not work overseas or outside of vietnam Read More
New in country Visa portal
New in country visa procural The portal offers other expat needs also https://vietnaminsider.vn/what-you-need-to-know-about-visas-in-vietnam-and-how-to-get-it/ https://evisa.xuatnhapcanh.gov.vn/web/guest/home Read More