@Erikji
French expat in Vietnam
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Registration: 21 November 2020
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How do I learn French on my own - Is it really difficult??? by Judy.lovely
Hello everyone, I am an agent and anytime i meet my French customers i can't understand them (even a little bit). It made me very curious about what they are talking about??? And the sounds (rhythm) of French is really cute...The speed of French is ...
French is indeed very difficult, I know, I'm French.But you know already English, and the good point is that many words in English and in French are the same (with a very different prononciation...).And even some words in Vietnamese are from French ... Read More
Respiratory problem for newbies in Vietnam by Dannyroc3
Forgive another post with a "problem" looking for a solution.Earlier I had the rash on my arms which seem to be doing well, I do have another curious health effect which involves chest congestion.It began weeks ago and I attributed to an old Allergy ...
It's easy to blame the air con or climate, but you're in a country where the level of fine particles is crazy.(these days I check on morning in hcmc with my device : around 150 µg/m3 of PM2.5. I remind the WHO recommends maximum 5 µg/m3) Read More
Work permit medical check by Jack2024
Hello everyone,I hope this message finds you well.I'm HIV positive. I was accepted as an English teacher in Vietnam, and I will be traveling next month.I would like to know if my medical condition will affect my work permit.Thanks in advance.
@Jack2024The health checkup for working permit doesn't check the diseases.At least at Columbia hospital, but this hospital has closed at HCMC now, maybe it depends on hospitals. Read More
Ukraine Stops Issuing Passport Renewals For Men In Vietnam by OceanBeach92107
Ukrainian Foreign Services (Embassies & Consulates) worldwide have stopped issuing passport renewals for their male citizens living abroad: Ukraine Stops Issuing Passports To Men Of Fighting Age Living Abroad (YouTube link for DW News ...
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Moc Bai Bus by Klmeermpt666
I read on the internet that there may be a Saigon to Moc Bai public bus leaving Pha Ngu Lau every hour . Can anyone confirm this and where does it drop us at Moc Bai ? Thanks
Yes 70-3. Read More
Moc Bai Bus by Klmeermpt666
I read on the internet that there may be a Saigon to Moc Bai public bus leaving Pha Ngu Lau every hour . Can anyone confirm this and where does it drop us at Moc Bai ? Thanks
703 doesn't exist since 2021.The current cheapest alternatives:PHUONG HENG CAMBODIAhttps://phuonghengbus.com/200k + 300kORCÓ XE TRUNG CHUYỂN11, Lê Đại Hành .P4. Q11- HCM19006477160k + 100k Read More
Move from the UK to Hanoi by kapilsaini
I'm presently employed in the UK and have received a job offer from a university in Hanoi. I'm reaching out to see if you have any insights on the following:What is the air quality like in Hanoi, and does it noticeably affect daily life? Are there ...
A new article on vnexpress:"Air pollution sends expats packing from Hanoi"https://e.vnexpress.net/news/news/environment/air-pollution-sends-expats-packing-from-hanoi-4700899.html Read More
Move from the UK to Hanoi by kapilsaini
I'm presently employed in the UK and have received a job offer from a university in Hanoi. I'm reaching out to see if you have any insights on the following:What is the air quality like in Hanoi, and does it noticeably affect daily life? Are there ...
Thanks Erikji for those useful links. I notice HCMC is worse than Hanoi at the moment - then I read this article of theirs: https://www.iqair.com/newsroom/concern- … al-ranking -@noddiYes today but ... Read More
Move from the UK to Hanoi by kapilsaini
I'm presently employed in the UK and have received a job offer from a university in Hanoi. I'm reaching out to see if you have any insights on the following:What is the air quality like in Hanoi, and does it noticeably affect daily life? Are there ...
To follow in real-time the air quality in Hanoi:https://www.iqair.com/vietnam/hanoiAnd in Ho Chi Minh:https://www.iqair.com/vietnam/ho-chi-minh-city Read More
New 90 Day Tourist Visa Starting October 2022? by nscprez
Love to get some feedback, rumors or facts about the Vietnamese government moving to a 90 day tourist Visa starting in October 2022.
Step by step:"E-visas for foreigners issued within three working days"https://tuoitrenews.vn/news/society/20220918/evisas-for-foreigners-issued-within-three-working-days-ho-chi-minh-city-official/69123.htmlSometimes it took 10 days. Read More
Washers and Dryers in HCMC by RTLisSB
I've notices a lot of advertisements for good apartments/condos in HCMC have modern washing machines, but no dryers.I take it most people just hang up their clothes to dry? If so, doesn't it take a long time given the humidity?Does anyone on the ...
When you have a balcony with sun, it's dry in 1 hour..The problem is the washing machines. Most of them here are cold washing machines, and so don't wash well. Read More
Intro and other ways to land jobs in VietNam outside of TEFL by FrozenYak
Greetings!My story actually starts when my best friend, who is from Beijing, got me into Korean food and shows until I really wanted to go to SKorea. I finally decided to go on my first ever vacation, but no one I knew could go with me, and so ...
...at about $800 - $1000 per month, full time judging by this site.That's enough to live in Vietnam. No one goes to Vietnam for the salary.That said, an experienced IT can earn $1500-$2000 (for more, need to be a manager/director).Only beginners ... Read More
Intro and other ways to land jobs in VietNam outside of TEFL by FrozenYak
Greetings!My story actually starts when my best friend, who is from Beijing, got me into Korean food and shows until I really wanted to go to SKorea. I finally decided to go on my first ever vacation, but no one I knew could go with me, and so ...
If your iT specialty can be done on line, working remote full time, part time or contract for a western company, you can afford to live almost anywhere in the world. But no visa, because no visa for digital nomads.In IT there are plenty of ... 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 ...
Sunviet have not been responding to my emails and Zalo messages for the past 3 weeks......I think that they may have closed in Da Nang!?! - @QPR_FCThey didn't close, try their FB page "Vietnam visa Expert - Sunviet".I used it in HCMC, I don't know ... 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 ...
@Erikji Thanks for replying! Are they going to ask for the $3000 fee to “clear my name from the blacklist” like some posts I’ve seen floating around?I don't know how much, but I know they are serious, I used them for some ... Read More