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I do not endorse any money transfer method, I am listing what I do. I keep it as simple as possible: I trust my wife - send money as required to her account. I trust my friend in Philippines - send money as required into their account. I use ... Read More

Here's my 2 cents' worth of advice: 1. Whatever transfer method you choose, send a small amount first to make sure it arrives safely. Believe it or not I made 2 transfers to Vietnam that never arrived, they eventually bounced back but it ... Read More

Just for info, you can open an account easily with no proof of address at Timo, by visiting their "Hangout" at D3 in HCM. I don't think it matters what address you give but you do need to bring a passport and 3M visa. You walk out with ... Read More

Just for info, you can open an account easily with no proof of address at Timo, by visiting their "Hangout" at D3 in HCM. I don't think it matters what address you give but you do need to bring a passport and 3M visa. You walk out with ... Read More

I also know that a 3 month visa is sufficient at (at least some branches of) BIDV. Maybe you can try VietinBank, BIDV. Maybe it is easier in Saigon. But you do need an address, and I imagine the closer it is to the branch, the better. Having said ... Read More

Only a passport and visa? I have both but the first two banks I visited today showed me the door. First because I didn’t have labor contract and the second because my visa was not longer than 6 months.Yes, I did bring some other documents just ... Read More

you would need to come in through arrivals and immigration, so just 'going downstairs' is not an option.Is it not possible to go downstairs to the Arrival level from the Departure level, using the escalator that can be found behind the ... Read More

"But please explain how this analysis is wrong!?" ..and whom would you believe..? (BE a LIE For..?) given the 'normalcy bias' built into every human being? (Please?) Try to connect-the-dots for your self. (Heavy Hint:) ... Read More

If there is no way at the Vietnamese airport, you can buy a return flight to Cambodia. Return at the same day and don't leave the transit zone at the airport in Cambodia (then you don't need a Cambodian visa).Sure you could also go to ... Read More

you would need to come in through arrivals and immigration, so just 'going downstairs' is not an option.Is it not possible to go downstairs to the Arrival level from the Departure level, using the escalator that can be found behind the ... Read More

"Governments cannot afford to let systemically relevant institutions go bankrupt. That is why they are rescued or taken over by the state." Either you don't understand how it works or you need to do some research and stop believing ... Read More

I did wonder at some stage.... what would happen if you had a flight booked out of Vietnam but you got to the gate late and missed it? (I was very close to this once). Would you be able to just get another VOA downstairs and re-enter on a new 3 ... Read More

Unbelievable to read how some people fret about opening a bank account in Vietnam due to the supposed instability of the banks. If all you're doing is receiving some spending money from abroad and paying a few bills, your risks are rather ... Read More

Just my 2 cents' worth: I think D2 and D7 are austere and without character, and also are quite far from D1. They have comfortable housing (especially lots of apartments) and are not too expensive (compared to D1/3), and many expats seem to ... Read More

Hm Hafele seems German (never heard of them before though), which seems counter-intuitive... ordering German stuff in a country known for its furniture making industry. Read More