Salensis
Australian expat in Cambodia
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Registration: 12 October 2018
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Rach Gia Shopping Recommendations by Aidan in HCMC
Planning an upcoming shopping trip to Rach Gia, and was hoping some members could offer firsthand recommendations where we might do some one-stop-shopping. We'll be looking for casual clothing (Western styles/sizes), leather footwear, brand name ...
Rach Gia is a small city. There are no big malls for one-stop shopping. Best place I can think of is the Co-op mart.https://maps.app.goo.gl/oho4xn7Xq2MYQ1t3AThere is also a Mega Market too. Read More
Applying Visa with New System Online Payment Issue by James Liu
I tried applying for a relative. Here's my experience. New link very easy to navigate (though a bit slow): https://dichvucong.bocongan.gov.vn/bocongan/bothutuc/tthc?matt=26277It does allow multiple entry for $50. The problem is that visa usage ...
So my visa was approved. Only took about 3 days. All details in previous post. Read More
Applying Visa with New System Online Payment Issue by James Liu
I tried applying for a relative. Here's my experience. New link very easy to navigate (though a bit slow): https://dichvucong.bocongan.gov.vn/bocongan/bothutuc/tthc?matt=26277It does allow multiple entry for $50. The problem is that visa usage ...
@Aidan in HCMCAh damn just reading this now.I contacted my VN visa agent that I used pre-Covid. Single entry 90 day eVisa was 75USD, processing time 5-7 days. So I decided for peace of mind to just use them. Here is the info they required...Type of ... Read More
Applying Visa with New System Online Payment Issue by James Liu
I tried applying for a relative. Here's my experience. New link very easy to navigate (though a bit slow): https://dichvucong.bocongan.gov.vn/bocongan/bothutuc/tthc?matt=26277It does allow multiple entry for $50. The problem is that visa usage ...
Well into September and it looks like people are still having issues with the new system. I have read over all the relevant threads I could find.So it's just downloading the approved eVisa PDF that's the issue? No known workaround? Are payments ... Read More
Visas To Enter Vietnam by Aidan in HCMC
***(IMPORTANT! Due to current covid measures, check with Vietnam Immigration Authority to confirm current availability and lengths of validity)***List of the Visas types from Vietnamese Immigration ...
Thanks for the quick reply, much appreciated. You didn't mention an arrival date, so if possible I suggest you hold off for just a bit longerYeah I saw the other comments about payment and downloading problems, not fun. My planned arrival is end of ... Read More
Visas To Enter Vietnam by Aidan in HCMC
***(IMPORTANT! Due to current covid measures, check with Vietnam Immigration Authority to confirm current availability and lengths of validity)***List of the Visas types from Vietnamese Immigration ...
Hey everyone ... seems I'm not alone with my reaction to the new 90 eVisa form!So anyhow, does anyone know what should be entered for the ID card number ?As an Australian national we don't have a national identity card or number. Should I just put ... Read More
Yet another E-Visa question - Full Name by Salensis
Possible dumb question but searched and can't find an answer. E-Visa form asks for a Full Name (First name Middle name Last name).However shown example shows name as shown in passport which is my Family/Last name first then my Given/First name ...
@Aidan in HCMC I looked for the VN version of the application to confirm my suspicions, but was unable to find it. When you have a moment, would you post a link to it please?It's the translation option. Click Vietnam flag on top right of the ... Read More
Yet another E-Visa question - Full Name by Salensis
Possible dumb question but searched and can't find an answer. E-Visa form asks for a Full Name (First name Middle name Last name).However shown example shows name as shown in passport which is my Family/Last name first then my Given/First name ...
Thanks for the replies. I applied for my eVisa with my name as it appears on my passport. Which is Family name then Given name. I don't have any middle names. Will provide an update when I get a response.Interestingly I checked the Vietnamese ... Read More
Yet another E-Visa question - Full Name by Salensis
Possible dumb question but searched and can't find an answer. E-Visa form asks for a Full Name (First name Middle name Last name).However shown example shows name as shown in passport which is my Family/Last name first then my Given/First name ...
Ok thanks. I read through and there is conflicting information.It seems the correct order is Family then Given name. However Anglos using Given then Family name get approved anyhow because the the Department Immigration staff know our first & ... Read More
Yet another E-Visa question - Full Name
Possible dumb question but searched and can't find an answer. E-Visa form asks for a Full Name (First name Middle name Last name).However shown example shows name as shown in passport which is my Family/Last name first then my Given/First name ... Read More
Vietnam Reopening for Tourists, With Conditions by OceanBeach92107
The three phase plan for allowing tourists from certain countries to enter Vietnam is now becoming clearer. Tourists will be highly restricted to one of the 5 locales and designated hotels, restaurants and specific activities of their tour ...
Hello everyone... Does anyone know if regular 30 day and 90 day tourist visas are now available for Australian passport holders. If not any idea when they will be issued again?The embassy visa website here has been updated recently. No details on ... 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 disheartening news. I will add my own experience & information I have been told. Like OP said, don't just trust my info, talk to your agent and research online. Anyhow... I have a 3 month tourist visa on an Aus passport from January ... Read More
Moving to Can Tho for work: September-ish time frame by NKM1314
Hi everyone! Nicole from the USA (and everywhere) here. I've accepted a job offer in Can Tho and will be moving there when the border restrictions are lifted. (who knows when that will be) I've done a ton of research about Can Tho and ...
I live in Can Tho. It is a very nice place to live. After traveling all over Vietnam for 6 months I settled on living in Can Tho. Never had a problem finding a place to rent. Landlords usually expect at least a 1 year contract and 2 months rent ... Read More
Please suggest which town will be good for me by eduardo001
Hello guys! I'm planning to move from Philippines to Vietnam soon but I'm really undecided in which town i should go. Can you help me to decide please? :) Here is what i looking for: - Small or not very big town near the beaches - With ...
Tuy Hoa is a small city, great beach, not too touristy yet. Doc Let beach is a village, has a few beach resorts. Those two places would recommend if you want small and quiet. Phan Rang beach is good too, the main part of the city is away from the ... Read More
Getting rid of house ants by dew_point
https://2ecffd01e1ab3e9383f0-07db7b9624bbdf022e3b5395236d5cf8.ssl.cf4.rackcdn.com/Product-800x800/825c3d2b-84ae-49d8-805b-7f849395e2ff.jpgI continue my exploration of Vietnamese insects and western ways to get rid of them. Today my parcel from ...
I had to deal with some insect problems when I moved into a house that was unoccupied for a while. I can only speak from my experience. There are ants that come up through the poor quality foundations. However I only see them when there is ... Read More