@RCP79
Dutch expat in Vietnam
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Registration: 17 May 2021
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Riding a Vietnam motorbike into Cambodia by jayrozzetti23
Has anyone here ever ridden their VN-registered motorbike into Cambodia for a visit/holiday and then returned to Vietnam, i.e. used your own transportation to exit and re-enter VN?Is it possible? If so, what documentation/paperwork is required?
Anyone any recent experiences in crossing border into Cambodia with a motorbike?(In combination with above interim vehicle registration) I was thinking to give the Trapeang Phlong crossing a try as it would save me so much time, but I'm reading a ... Read More
Helmets in VN by qnbui
I'm probably going to be riding a scooter in VN wen I go there and I'm taking a class to get my motorcycle license before I leave for VN. So my question is, are the helmets in VN DOT or SNELL rated? Or only if I purchase imported helmets like Bell, ...
I bought one at one of the bike shops geared to expats. You pay the price, but it isn't more expensive then buying it back at home. Looking at the size of it I wouldn't bother bringing one unless your shipping a container or something :-) Read More
Converting a driving licence under 125cc by sergefaure
HelloI want to convert my French licence.In the town where I live, they ask me to go to Ha Noi, it takes 5 hours bus, and 5 hours to come back. :-(I found on https://www.hanoijourney.com an information about an online registration at the ...
I'm from the Netherlands and the 1968 version is explicitly mentioned as being accepted in Vietnam on the website of the organization arranging them.I've been stopped a few times over the last years. Showing the IDP was never giving any issues for ... Read More
Police visiting your apartment by ChoculaD
Since I moved to my present HCM apartment a year ago, the police knocked on the door of my apartment twice. They asked to see passport but also searched a little bit through my possessions. This annoyed me, because I’ve had other apartments in ...
I'm renting a house for about 2 years now. Last year I once had the local authorities visiting. They told me they're inspecting all foreigners to have proper visas and registration. I was a bit suspicious about the timing, like 9pm or something. But ... Read More
Do Vietnamese women like to date Indian American men by BobbyM
Hi. I am an Indian American moving to Ho Chi Minh City next year. I want to live there long term. However, I also want to get married and have children. I was wondering if I have any chance of dating a Vietnamese woman. If I have a very slim chance ...
I have several Indian colleagues who live here with their Vietnamese wives. Read More
Best Banks For Resident Expats cf Agribank Problems by john10168
i am sure this is a frequent topic, but in searches, i am getting results that are almost ten years old; and in any case, this is a topic where the answers and experiences change.Up to recently, while i had a working AU debit card for all my daily ...
@Aidan in HCMC WU unable to do transfers.... Then what they do? 😆😆I wanted to say it's like a petrol station not able to sell petrol. But that also seems to happen here from time to time.. Read More
Best Banks For Resident Expats cf Agribank Problems by john10168
i am sure this is a frequent topic, but in searches, i am getting results that are almost ten years old; and in any case, this is a topic where the answers and experiences change.Up to recently, while i had a working AU debit card for all my daily ...
Ok, I didn't know that. I wanted to transfer money out of Vietnam. I never actually called WU, I gave up and moved to HSBC. As long as the money comes from a validated source (salary for example), you can easily do international transfers online. ... Read More
Best Banks For Resident Expats cf Agribank Problems by john10168
i am sure this is a frequent topic, but in searches, i am getting results that are almost ten years old; and in any case, this is a topic where the answers and experiences change.Up to recently, while i had a working AU debit card for all my daily ...
NO transfers between bank accounts? Maybe depends on your source of income, because with Vietcombank I never had any issues transferring locally between bank accounts. But you are right, international transfers are virtually impossible with them. ... Read More
Unlimited data sim card in Vietnam by chimiche
@Aidan in HCMCHi i was wondering how and where can i get an unlimited data simcard in vietnam? anything i should keep in mind? should i get it from the airport?? or is there a better deal for these. Thanks in advance :)
I'm using Vietnamobile for years now. 60k a month for unlimited data and comes with an English app. Excellent 4G in the city (HCM) , I do some of my video calls from the taxi. Read More
Bamboo Airways to Frankfurt by James Liu
Has anyone taken this flight recently? What's your experience? Family and I are taking a trip for a holiday and Bamboo seems to offer the cheapeast fare. Not sure how reliable they are with delays? With company on the verge of bankruptcy I'm waiting ...
@James Liu my experiences with them are pretty good. Used them a few times this year and no delays. Although not sure I'd feel comfortable booking with them now due to their gloomy financial situation. Read More
Sending a small amount of money to VN by jayrozzetti23
I need to send a mere million vnd to someone in Vietnam. Although I have two local bank accounts in VN, I never bothered to set up the online banking when I was there. Now I'm Cambodia.Anywayz, does anyone have any suggestions. I suppose I could ...
I have good experiences with both Wise and Worldremit.Bank transfer is an option, but the swift fee would be rediculously out of proportion for sending 1mln VND :) Read More
Is 70mil per month enough for a family of 3? by WidnesRob
My wife and I are currently looking to move to Vietnam. I have secured work and my job will provide accommodation. We are coming with a 6 month baby (thats how old she will be when we move) and my wife is currently still looking for work. We would ...
@narcrepellant2525 yes I only wish it was on USD I saw Shinhan advertising a 36 month VND deposit with an interest rate of 10%. Read More
Is 70mil per month enough for a family of 3? by WidnesRob
My wife and I are currently looking to move to Vietnam. I have secured work and my job will provide accommodation. We are coming with a 6 month baby (thats how old she will be when we move) and my wife is currently still looking for work. We would ...
70Mil a month with most of your major expenses covered? I'd say that's a great deal, you'll be able to afford all the baked beans you can possible imagine.Exchange rates only come into play if you want to carry your money out of the country.I've ... Read More
Is 70mil per month enough for a family of 3? by WidnesRob
My wife and I are currently looking to move to Vietnam. I have secured work and my job will provide accommodation. We are coming with a 6 month baby (thats how old she will be when we move) and my wife is currently still looking for work. We would ...
I assume the 70mil is Gross salary?That's about 55mil Net I'm guessing.From an expat perspective I'd say it's an ok salary if accommodation is taken care of.(in the middle, not grand but certainly ok, keeping in mind that D2 is pretty much the most ... Read More
Where to buy cheese and jam by ruzuba1500
Hello everybodyWhen i come to Vn from Europe i always bring with me cheese. I like it too much both for consumption and cooking. But i can not bring a lot and the stock from Europe quickly runs out. Does anybody know a place in HCMC with reasonably ...
@JOHNVEP This is great info, thanks a lot!Will definitely try once my stock from NL runs low :) Read More