@def1412
American looking for information about Vietnam
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American, Single
Speaks English and a little Vietnamese.
Registration: 14 April 2017
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Tooth extraction, Dental Implants by def1412
Looking for a reasonable place to have a tooth pulled and a couple of implants.The complication is that eight years ago I was treated with radiation for squamous cell carcinoma.A dental person at the VA said my teeth would fall out due to ...
@MarkinNam Had the tooth pulled at FV in district 7 Read More
Understanding e-Visa Runs by Perseus
I’m hoping I can borrow on your experience here. I’m presently on a visa run, it was my first time trying it through the Moc Bai land gate instead of the airport. After leaving Vietnam I applied for an e-Visa, only to be told (twice) ...
@PerseusIt's pretty well known that it takes three or four days for the computers to register leaving VN through a land crossing.The land crossings are run by the Army, the airports are run by immigration. Airports exits are recognized ... Read More
Tooth extraction, Dental Implants
Looking for a reasonable place to have a tooth pulled and a couple of implants.The complication is that eight years ago I was treated with radiation for squamous cell carcinoma.A dental person at the VA said my teeth would fall out due to ... Read More
PLEASE HELP! Vietnam visa question by spacegirlmelissa
Hello!I am delighted to find this forum and the wealth of information.Hopefully someone has it in their kind heart to take a moment to help me. <3My flight arrives in Vietnam at 10pm on July 4, 2024. I leave Vietnam at 7:55am on Aug 3rd. I had ...
I have had this issue before. As you go through the form it sometimes will change dates on its own. Select 90 day, Use a day counter app to make sure of your entry exit dates being 90 day spread. ... Read More
Vietnam E visa by MaxG96
Hi guys, Im Max, I hope you guys are doing great. Can you guys please help me clarify a few things about Vietnam E visa?I plan to travel to Vietnam and the reason is to see my GF. If I apply at the embassy for a visa, I only get 28 day visa which is ...
Just saw this post and have nothing to add. I was going to comment on the time delay for land border exits to be registered, but Aidan had that covered as well.Glad to see this worked out for young Max. Read More
Planning first visit to Vietnam - advice please by redgranite
Hi everyone.I'm planning a trip to Vietnam next June ('24) for around 3 weeks.It will be my first visit to Vietnam. I have a friend there who lives relatively close to Da Lat airport.My intention therefore will be to fly from London to Ho Chi Minh ...
@redgraniteJust checked ....you can fly Vietnam Airways direct to Da Lat with only one stop in Sai Gon for 1483.usd. 4 hour layover. Enough time to transit immigration and customs. found this on cheapoair.com. I have flown on ... Read More
Pizza and spaghetti by GuestPoster327
Ok everyone, I'm looking for a great place for pizza and spaghetti. Last night tried 4P's pizza and it was just terrible, even though it had great reviews. So, let's see which place most people think is the best. Thanks for your contribution.
Pizza and Bia make exceptionally good Italian/New York style pizzas. The owner went to Italy and studied how to make Italian pizzas. I like spicy pizzas and my favourite pizza from there is one called Saigon Heat. They also use imported ... Read More
Pizza and spaghetti by GuestPoster327
Ok everyone, I'm looking for a great place for pizza and spaghetti. Last night tried 4P's pizza and it was just terrible, even though it had great reviews. So, let's see which place most people think is the best. Thanks for your contribution.
@cougarcar20In Sai Gon, closest to NYC style is Paper Plate Pizza. It the same size as a NYC slice and completely foldable. Most important. Ain't cheap but worth it. IMO. Myself my fave is Pizza and Bia in D3. The owner studied in Italy and ... Read More
Border Run to Cambodia by RTLisSB
Greetings,For a border run to Cambodia, do I need a visa to enter, or can I just pop in and out?Roger
In the saga of driving to Moc Bai, planning another trip to the border in a week or so. This time I will push on to Svay Reing and then Phnom Penh for a couple of days and then return. Thinking I will over night in SR and make the second day to ... Read More
Border Run to Cambodia by RTLisSB
Greetings,For a border run to Cambodia, do I need a visa to enter, or can I just pop in and out?Roger
@narcrepellant2525LIke I mentioned I ride all the way through. Don't eye the officials, just go through like I belong there. Not a problem. Read More
What is the best option to bring your US phone number to VN? by qnbui
Hello, just wondering what is the best option to bring your US phone number to VN? It would be mostly used to receive verification codes and phone calls. I thought about porting my cell number to Google Voice but I tested using my google voice ...
I've been here five years. All my banking is in the US. Including a bank, two major investing houses and a couple of credit cards. They know I am in Viet Nam and it has never been a problem. Use ATM or credit cards ... Read More
Border Run to Cambodia by RTLisSB
Greetings,For a border run to Cambodia, do I need a visa to enter, or can I just pop in and out?Roger
@narcrepellant2525No I mean I drove it through to VN immigration, came out of that building and drove it to Thai immigration, came out of that building and drove it to the little coffee stand at Thai immigration. Drank the frappe, ate some cake, ... Read More
Border Run to Cambodia by RTLisSB
Greetings,For a border run to Cambodia, do I need a visa to enter, or can I just pop in and out?Roger
@mitsmaak. My last few trips there I wasn't paying any coffee money to anybody. Read More
Border Run to Cambodia by RTLisSB
Greetings,For a border run to Cambodia, do I need a visa to enter, or can I just pop in and out?Roger
My last border run a couple of weeks ago was a round robin. I did spend about an hour relaxing though at the Coffee Joint just outside the inbound Cambodian immigration office. Decided I was going to relax and have a frappe. No coffee money ... Read More
not enter Cambodia and just turn around and reenter Vietnam? by JohnnyChristo
Hi All Just wanted to ask.....Is it possible to exit Vietnam but not have to enter Cambodia and just turn around and reenter Vietnam?Thanks :)
@JohnnyChristo no. Read More