@Overweight Unicorn
English expat in Vietnam
Forum
26 posts
Contacts
6
About me
English, Married with children
Registration: 29 October 2018
Activity
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 ...
Currently, Vietnam doesn't check vaccination status.- @OceanBeach92107I came back through Moc Bai (Cambodia) border on Sunday and they were most certainly insisting on proof of vaccination.- @Overweight UnicornWho is "they"? The Cambodians?No ... 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 ...
Currently, Vietnam doesn't check vaccination status.- @OceanBeach92107I came back through Moc Bai (Cambodia) border on Sunday and they were most certainly insisting on proof of vaccination.- @Overweight UnicornWho is "they"? The Cambodians?No ... 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 ...
When will they quit the 30 day E visa ? pls bring back 3 month VOA...How about vaccination status ? anyone got any insight into when they will scrap the 30 day E visa ?- @panda7Currently, Vietnam doesn't check vaccination status. - ... Read More
Steps to obtain an Investor TRC (Temporary Residence Card) in Vietnam by charmavietnam
Steps to obtain an Investor TRC (Temporary Residence Card) in Vietnam -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- To apply for an investor TRC, applicant need a DT visa. If you apply for ...
Is anyone aware of the specifics of new rules for renewing the TRC?I've just been informed that I (British working in Taiwanese owned business for three years) will no longer be eligible to renew my TRC based on that my 'work experience' has to be ... Read More
Steps to obtain an Investor TRC (Temporary Residence Card) in Vietnam by charmavietnam
Steps to obtain an Investor TRC (Temporary Residence Card) in Vietnam -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- To apply for an investor TRC, applicant need a DT visa. If you apply for ...
Is anyone aware of the specifics of new rules for renewing the TRC?I've just been informed that I (British working in Taiwanese owned business for three years) will no longer be eligible to renew my TRC based on that my 'work experience' has to be ... Read More
Savings Stuck in Vietnamese Bank by mikedylan2001
As I am stuck outside Vietnam and can't get in and my money is in a Vietnamese bank and I don't have access to online banking or the app because they changed all the systems after I left do I have any options to get access to my money? Or do ...
TransferWise now goes under the banner of 'Wise'. Read More
Vaccines for expats by Overweight Unicorn
Does anyone have information on the possibility of expats receiving the vaccine in country once it becomes *readily available. It would seem impossible to go back to the UK and return once fully inoculated (currently 12 weeks between jabs) as the ...
Anyone heard anything now that the vaccinations have started to roll out? I'm aware of the priorities. I'm just wondering if anyone has heard any mutterings of possible expat vaccinations? Read More
Vaccines for expats
Does anyone have information on the possibility of expats receiving the vaccine in country once it becomes *readily available. It would seem impossible to go back to the UK and return once fully inoculated (currently 12 weeks between jabs) as the ... Read More
Receiving incoming calls in Vietnam with UK SIM by sanooku
I've been using three.co.uk SIM to make and receive calls while roaming in Vietnam without any issues up to now. Since a few days ago, I've not been able to receive calls from anyone. Can make calls without any issues and can send and ...
Intro of 5G? Read More
New members of the Vietnam forum, introduce yourselves here - 2020 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Vietnam forum? Don't know how to start? This thread is for you ;) We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your expat story if you are already living in the country, or to tell us more on ...
Hi am new here. I live in Winnipeg Manitoba Canada. I have been to Vietnam all over the country maybe 8 times over a few years. i mainly stayed in Danang. I will retire next year 2021.I am planning to stay in Danang 2-4 months 2022 in the cold ... Read More
New members of the Vietnam forum, introduce yourselves here - 2020 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Vietnam forum? Don't know how to start? This thread is for you ;) We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your expat story if you are already living in the country, or to tell us more on ...
Hello all, My name is Samer. I'm from the U.S. by way of Jordan. I spent the summer of 2019 in Hanoi with my wife and son and we fell in love with Vietnam. We finally made it back (after 2-weeks in quarantine with a 3 year old.) I'm doing ... Read More
Where and how much for a MRI scan in HCMC ? by georgieboy
Hi all, My girlfriend is sick (constant loud noise in one ear, dizziness, nausea) and I'd like to know where she can get a MRI and good diagnosis in HCMC. Does any of you have any relevant experience about where it's best to do it and how much it ...
As others have mentioned, never go directly for an MRI. Unless you are 100% certain that you require one, which would require a medical expert to suggest you do, go to said medical expert first and give your symptoms and wait for a diagnosis, and ... Read More
Question for all the Brit's in HCMC by AndyHCMC
Bisto Chip Shop Curry sauce - anyone found it in any shop in HCMC?
LOL there is always one wise guy. I dont fancy a 22hrs 55min flight and 14 day quarantine to be stuck in UK thanks very much though for giving me something to do for 5 min looking how far the shop is.And there's always one village ... Read More
Question for all the Brit's in HCMC by AndyHCMC
Bisto Chip Shop Curry sauce - anyone found it in any shop in HCMC?
Here you go - [link under review]amp; ... but currently out of stock Read More
New to HCMC by CamtheMan
Hello I'm Cam I Come from Canada, I need Help because I just got here and would like some insights on how everything works. I'm a Credit manager back in Canada and Just finished my TEFL Cert. I have no experience teaching English so I'm ...
I think the poster simply made a typo -- "It" for "I"I have a few time been accused of being a grammar scold, but if you want to be one, you need to proofread.Pot, kettle, black... Read More