@CoderX10
Hong Kongese expat in Vietnam
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Buying an apartment in Vietnam by exstam1
If I buy an apt in HCMC that is over $130,000 (the dollar limit needed to satisfy bringing 'business' to Vietnam), would that purchase give me a TRC?
So he plans to bring 3 billion VND wants an apartment to live there.That’s the issue, “+” . No TRC through just buying real estate. Read More
Buying an apartment in Vietnam by exstam1
If I buy an apt in HCMC that is over $130,000 (the dollar limit needed to satisfy bringing 'business' to Vietnam), would that purchase give me a TRC?
That won’t work either. Buying real estate as an individual or under a company will not get you a TRC.It works, if you bring a capital of 3 billion VND to the company, it gives you a TRC.That’s not the question of the OP. He asked if ... Read More
Buying an apartment in Vietnam by exstam1
If I buy an apt in HCMC that is over $130,000 (the dollar limit needed to satisfy bringing 'business' to Vietnam), would that purchase give me a TRC?
Create a company with a capital of $130,000 and buy your apartment by your company.That won’t work either. Buying real estate as an individual or under a company will not get you a TRC. Read More
DAILY LIFE IN VIETNAM DURING COVID-19 PANDEMIC 2020-2021 by goodolboy
Day 4 self imposed isolation in apartment :- Today the lock down seems to be taking effect Q 12 Tan Thoi Nhat . All big coffee shops, BBQ etc now closed, Some small coffee shops & street eating places still open. Most Supermarkets & street ...
Off topic, but I had to go to HCMC D1 from Binh Duong today. Erie feeling as the road leading to the city was nearly empty. I had my papers ready including my negative quick test taken yesterday. Enter the city, passed 1 more checkpoint, and I was ... Read More
Some Visa Extensions Discontinued by OceanBeach92107
Don't trust ME on this. Contact your own visa agent to discover IF: ...you are in Vietnam from ANY country--on a category DN business visa--and you don't have a legitimate employer with a work permit--you will not be able to do any more ...
I thought the PCR test takes time, the antigen test is quick but not suitable for flying purposes as far as I know.Flights from HCMC and Hanoi will require a negative quick test moving forward. A PCR is for international. Both needs to be within 3 ... Read More
Some Visa Extensions Discontinued by OceanBeach92107
Don't trust ME on this. Contact your own visa agent to discover IF: ...you are in Vietnam from ANY country--on a category DN business visa--and you don't have a legitimate employer with a work permit--you will not be able to do any more ...
If your visa was single entry tourist visa and you left the country once a year then came back with another visa, that's not a renewal of the original visa. That's a new visa each time you entered the country. See my answer to goodolboy ... Read More
Buy Farmland in Vietnam by Lau9191
Hello, I would like to know how works if I want to buy a farmland with a house, What areas could be the best ones near beach? My idea is to grow cows and pigs or anysuggestion to another countrie? many thanks,
because buying the land predated marriage, i am assuming that @dobelieve is NOT listed in pink book, therefore land can be unilaterally sold by wife (whereas if @dobelieve was in pink book, this canot (legally) happen considering all the confusing ... Read More
Buy Farmland in Vietnam by Lau9191
Hello, I would like to know how works if I want to buy a farmland with a house, What areas could be the best ones near beach? My idea is to grow cows and pigs or anysuggestion to another countrie? many thanks,
The best way for you both to be protected from family on both sides is for both of you to simple obtain Legal Inheritance Certificates. LandDrutter is giving solid advice here. Your 50% is protected under marriage law. I concur, if you want the ... Read More
Some Visa Extensions Discontinued by OceanBeach92107
Don't trust ME on this. Contact your own visa agent to discover IF: ...you are in Vietnam from ANY country--on a category DN business visa--and you don't have a legitimate employer with a work permit--you will not be able to do any more ...
I happen to read some articles recently that cash AND gold is king. Still! In the 21st century here in Vietnam. Some paying half cash and half gold. Any truth in this? ...can post links to the sources if necessary.It was more prevalent in the past ... Read More
Some Visa Extensions Discontinued by OceanBeach92107
Don't trust ME on this. Contact your own visa agent to discover IF: ...you are in Vietnam from ANY country--on a category DN business visa--and you don't have a legitimate employer with a work permit--you will not be able to do any more ...
CoderX10: Interesting observations on Vietnamese real estate debt, or lack of it. Instinctualy, I feel that you are correct. However we often hear about banks being in trouble with non-performing loans. Is this mostly all business debt? I am ... Read More
Some Visa Extensions Discontinued by OceanBeach92107
Don't trust ME on this. Contact your own visa agent to discover IF: ...you are in Vietnam from ANY country--on a category DN business visa--and you don't have a legitimate employer with a work permit--you will not be able to do any more ...
This is not an official fact although I got it from an official source: A very large percentage of properties in VT (not counting hotels and buildings owned by corporations) do not have mortgage, therefore, the slow economy doesn't affect most ... Read More
Investing in Vietnam by Diksha
Hello everyone, During your expatriation in Vietnam, you might have been made aware of interesting investment schemes (local or international). Whether one wants to make money grow, protect oneself or prepare for retirement, investment is always ...
Many dont borrow from banks due to wanting to go the easy road....loan sharks or friends.Many can’t qualify for bank loans so they resort to other means. Borrowing money from a bank here is the same in any other country, what’s your ... Read More
How to show respect when visiting parents and family of the girlfriend by danrodri
Hi, here is a delicate matter but I am sure someone can help me. I'm soon visiting my gf for the first time in her hometown. The parents do not know about us and for my gf it is not the time to tell them. So, I will arrive with some friends just ...
The parents do not know about us and for my gf it is not the time to tell them.I’ll add that they may not know now but when you and your friends get there they’ll have an assumption because not many foreigners I know go to the Mekong to ... Read More
How to show respect when visiting parents and family of the girlfriend by danrodri
Hi, here is a delicate matter but I am sure someone can help me. I'm soon visiting my gf for the first time in her hometown. The parents do not know about us and for my gf it is not the time to tell them. So, I will arrive with some friends just ...
The parents do not know about us and for my gf it is not the time to tell them.I’ll add that they may not know now but when you and your friends get there they’ll have an assumption because not many foreigners I know go to the Mekong to ... Read More
Vietnam is boring by Guest6787
I've been here 3 months in Binh Duong, just 20 km outside of the HCM city center. There's almost no variety to life here. Everything is the same. Same food everywhere you go, every day. Same boring boxed food products in every store. ...
I've been here 3 months in Binh Duong, just 20 km outside of the HCM city center.Binh Duong is very large and can get rural. It seems you are living in Thu Dau Mot or close to it. When things open back up, check out Ong Tay and Thao’s ... Read More