@MikeTVN
American looking for information about Vietnam
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Lives in Dong Hoi, Quang Bình
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Registration: 14 June 2020
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Income Tax
Status on a US citizen who's been here more than 183 days in one year and thus a tax-resident, I believe. Never had a bank account here or ever worked in Vietnam. But who earns passive income from interest bearing accounts in the US, SS and sale of ... Read More
Income Tax by paulepancakes
As a US citizen (with social security income) living in Vietnam what type of taxes are we subject to?Thanks in advance….
Question 1: What about interest from a bank in the US. I see conflicting answers that it is a flat rate of 5% and others say none. This would be on top of say $15k in SS (not taxable) and the interest is say $30k. And question 2 is a home sale in ... Read More
Owner's Manual New Motorbikes by Aidan in HCMC
Bought my second new bike today. The first bike is a Honda XR150-L, today's purchase is a Honda Airblade Black Edition.In both cases I was not given an owner's manual. When I purchased the XR150-L, I was told by the dealer that the gov't agency ...
@MikeTVN Nice scooter, and with a 160cc it will definitely be quick! I got the same fold-out, in a clear plastic button-shut envelope. Got mine plated just a couple of days ago, GF's name. You might try bringing these with you when you visit ... Read More
Owner's Manual New Motorbikes by Aidan in HCMC
Bought my second new bike today. The first bike is a Honda XR150-L, today's purchase is a Honda Airblade Black Edition.In both cases I was not given an owner's manual. When I purchased the XR150-L, I was told by the dealer that the gov't agency ...
@MikeTVN Thanks. I like it very much. Only 12 kilometres on it so far, as I've no plate for it yet. You are probably better off not having a bike registered in your own name. Take a quick read through this thread for details on an "NN" ... Read More
Owner's Manual New Motorbikes by Aidan in HCMC
Bought my second new bike today. The first bike is a Honda XR150-L, today's purchase is a Honda Airblade Black Edition.In both cases I was not given an owner's manual. When I purchased the XR150-L, I was told by the dealer that the gov't agency ...
Nice bike Aidan. I was about to buy a 2024 AB 160 SP when they (Honda dealership) said I could get it in my name with my VN DL and my 3 year marriage TRC. But after they called around and then said it would be very difficult and time consuming. So I ... Read More
Best way to transfer money and best bank in Vietnam by PatrickHaran
I am looking into my options of retiring in a few years and settling in Vietnam . I love the food and the culture and the weather and see it as a great base for exploring more of Asia . The main things that I am trying to find out is what is the ...
Schwab charges a $15.00 fee for a wire transfer (free if you have a higher balance in all accounts) and then the bank in Vietnam normally charges a fee for receiving the money. -@OceanBeach92107Ocean, I have no idea how you are so ... Read More
Zoophobic? Might want to reconsider Vietnam as your expat destination by Aidan in HCMC
Though I don't consider myself to suffer from zoophobia, here are a few instances where I would have preferred to not have been exposed to some of VN's fauna.Motoring from D7 to D1 in Saigon one afternoon, I was about halfway through D4 when I ...
@MikeTVNBeing Canadian, might I suggest a hockey stick? Chop Chop! -@Aidan in HCMC Good one.But I'm thinking a 6' long piece of schedule 30 pvc might do the trick and won't break any laws. Read More
Zoophobic? Might want to reconsider Vietnam as your expat destination by Aidan in HCMC
Though I don't consider myself to suffer from zoophobia, here are a few instances where I would have preferred to not have been exposed to some of VN's fauna.Motoring from D7 to D1 in Saigon one afternoon, I was about halfway through D4 when I ...
Yes. So I better learn how to golf . Or perhaps make one a bit longer and with a flexible end of about a foot or so but still heavy. I know the idea is to stun them in the body and they will curl up to protect itself yet unknowingly giving you a ... Read More
Zoophobic? Might want to reconsider Vietnam as your expat destination by Aidan in HCMC
Though I don't consider myself to suffer from zoophobia, here are a few instances where I would have preferred to not have been exposed to some of VN's fauna.Motoring from D7 to D1 in Saigon one afternoon, I was about halfway through D4 when I ...
Wow that's scary. How did you kill it. Snakes are fast and can easily disappear. In the US I kill them with a BB gun. Obviously that's not an option there. -@MikeTVNp.s. I'm told there are shops in Saigon which sell BB/pellet guns.(there are times I ... Read More
Zoophobic? Might want to reconsider Vietnam as your expat destination by Aidan in HCMC
Though I don't consider myself to suffer from zoophobia, here are a few instances where I would have preferred to not have been exposed to some of VN's fauna.Motoring from D7 to D1 in Saigon one afternoon, I was about halfway through D4 when I ...
Found (and killed) today on the back patio.Trimeresurus erythrurus or Red-tailed viper , a very venomous snake. The cat, dog and I walked past this thing twice before I spotted it. It was no more than 20cm from my leg on each pass. (Rắn ... Read More
Health insurance. by GuestPoster300
Hi All .Looking for expat health insurance . Any suggestions or recommendations would be appreciated . thanks .
@CherylHi Cheryl. I just posted asking for advice on good doctors or hospitals in Vung Tau.I would appreciate very much for your descriptions of the healthcare situation in Vung Tau. What happened if an ex-pat gets sick, from common ... Read More
Becoming an Expat in Hoi An, Vietnam by Uptownbruce
Hi all!My name is Bruce Feldman, and I write you from Fairfield County in Connecticut, USA. Born and raised in Connecticut, I lived in New York City for over 30 years, and have been back in Ct for the last 6 years. Now, semi retired, ( MBA, ...
Thanks for the information. To be sure my ChatGBT (AI) question/comment was meant to be a tremendous compliment to her. I have massive respect for her intelligence and integrity and almost as much for the two guys who replied to my question. Read More
The cost of Living in Vietnam in 2023 by Mickael
Hello everyone, As every year, we invite you to share your experience on the evolution of the cost of living in the region or city where you live in order to answer future requests for information from new members of the site who would like to ...
Very cool. What would that sell for if you could estimate? -@MikeTVNHi MikeTVN,~3,500,000,000 (3.5 billion) VND, or ~$150,000 USD -@Aidan in HCMCWow very interesting. Read More
The cost of Living in Vietnam in 2023 by Mickael
Hello everyone, As every year, we invite you to share your experience on the evolution of the cost of living in the region or city where you live in order to answer future requests for information from new members of the site who would like to ...
A pic of the front of the house. The grass has only been sprayed a couple of days ago, so I didn't want to walk there (that, and the creepy crawlies!)Back of the house, with the beginnings of the new orchid collection. There were, literally, ... Read More
Becoming an Expat in Hoi An, Vietnam by Uptownbruce
Hi all!My name is Bruce Feldman, and I write you from Fairfield County in Connecticut, USA. Born and raised in Connecticut, I lived in New York City for over 30 years, and have been back in Ct for the last 6 years. Now, semi retired, ( MBA, ...
@OceanBeach92107 I'm afraid to ask but what happened to Ciambella I don't see her on here anymore? Also is she a real person or actually ChatGBT? Read More