@Anthony Stephen
American expat in Vietnam
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Registration: 16 December 2021
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English Teaching at home when married to a Vn national by thaypatrick1
Hi,I am living in Vn with my Vn wife and children. I have a 3 year TRC. We live in a small village and wish to start teaching English at our home to a few local children, (around 10), about 3 hours a week. This will be a chargable service, but would ...
From what the Ministry of Education and the Department of Labor of DaNang has stated to me no paperwork is required for an "Exemption Work Permit". I was told that I was allowed to instruct up to 5 individuals at my residence. I've been ... Read More
What do people do when they retire in VN? by qnbui
I've been planning my early retirement for a few years now and moving to VN when I retire after my dog passed away. Well, sadly, I had to say goodbye to my beloved dog yesterday. His health was failing and it was time to say goodbye. Now that he's ...
@OceanBeach92107You are correct in that point about reporting to the Consulate and to the Penn Office...I should have stated "Prior to collecting Social Security...never had to state where I was living..." My apologizes for the 'rant'. Read More
What do people do when they retire in VN? by qnbui
I've been planning my early retirement for a few years now and moving to VN when I retire after my dog passed away. Well, sadly, I had to say goodbye to my beloved dog yesterday. His health was failing and it was time to say goodbye. Now that he's ...
@OceanBeach92107OB...I've lived outside the US since 2003...I've never had to report to anyone about where I was outside the US; Never. I've been receiving my social security check since 2014. I used the the Consulate in Saigon for the ... Read More
VN Foods perhaps Least Appealing to the Western Palate (or Psyche) by Aidan in HCMC
This thread is started for the benefit of new expat arrivals to Vietnam. Welcome, and, BON APPÉTIT!Your pick(s), with a pic(s), of Vietnamese food that would probably be least appealing to a western visitor.Here's two from me.Trứng ...
Lived in Vietnam nearly 20 years now...can't stand most of the food due to the fish oil, chilies and smell. As to eating dog...don't care for it boiled, but tastes like meat if fried. I've eaten almost everything that has 'meat' on it. Grew up ... Read More
Collecting Social Security Dissability - SSD - while in Vietnam by bbonus77
I am a disabled man wanting to spend 3 to 6 months in Vietnam. I understand that SSD will not send my checks to VN, but, what I want to know is " Will I loose my SSD benefits for the months I am in VN or will I simply be able to collect them ...
You should not have a problem with such. You state that you already have 'direct deposit', and a residence and bank in the USA. I've lived in Vietnam for the past 20 years and have not missed a payment. Mil retirement since living here, but years ... Read More
Age limits for teaching in Vietnam by John123470
Hi Everyone,Does anyone have an idea about getting teaching work in Vietnam (Hanoi specifically) in one's 60's - and getting a work visa for same Fit, able and well qualified native English male teacher, ESP, Ielts, General, Business English, lots ...
I'm pushing 75, fully qualified and legal...In accordance with DaNang Ministry of Education and Department of Labor, I'm still authorized to instruct the TOEFL/TOEIC and Business courses prior to Covid and currently. I will only instruct to those ... Read More
Long term solution converting US B1 license to VN A1 license by jrharvey
Hi everyone. New here.I am living in Vietnam 6 months of the year and 6 months in Vietnam. I have a 5 year visa because my wife is a vietnam citizen and I can only stay 6 months at a time each trip. We both work remotely which is why we go back and ...
I received my first Vietnamese license for both auto and bike back in 2008 from Saigon. Since 2008, I've only had 3 Vietnamese license...it was to expire in 2012 when my passport expired. I had several Visa's and two TRC's from 2007 to 2012 living ... Read More
No home address for SSA 7162 form by Guest7635
I lived in Vietnam for many years and left a few months ago, now moving around countries looking for a new one.My address on file with the SSA is my former address in Vietnam.I may wander around countries for quite a while before dropping anchor.SSA ...
Also noted was that I stated only 3 agencies in the US have my physical address here; my own son does not have my address or phone number. Never said I did not give SSA an address, and they all knew that I physically did not live there 365 days a ... Read More
No home address for SSA 7162 form by Guest7635
I lived in Vietnam for many years and left a few months ago, now moving around countries looking for a new one.My address on file with the SSA is my former address in Vietnam.I may wander around countries for quite a while before dropping anchor.SSA ...
@OceanBeach92107 I have never made a note that the Social Security Administration 'Never had an address'. If you go back to the pages...I used the US Embassy in Saigon for a couple years as a 'mailing address' due to my bouncing around from hotel to ... Read More
No home address for SSA 7162 form by Guest7635
I lived in Vietnam for many years and left a few months ago, now moving around countries looking for a new one.My address on file with the SSA is my former address in Vietnam.I may wander around countries for quite a while before dropping anchor.SSA ...
@OceanBeach92107 Sorry once again... I had an account with HSBC until a year ago and now an account with Navy Federal "With a residence here in DaNang". I have no property, no residence, nor do I maintain a USA phone number. I have had such a ... Read More
No home address for SSA 7162 form by Guest7635
I lived in Vietnam for many years and left a few months ago, now moving around countries looking for a new one.My address on file with the SSA is my former address in Vietnam.I may wander around countries for quite a while before dropping anchor.SSA ...
This is why I contact the "Horses Mouth", not it's "Azore". I called as stated back in February 2022 to again update directly with the USA SSA office via their 800 number. In addition, I also state a name of the individual I spoke with last and ... Read More
No home address for SSA 7162 form by Guest7635
I lived in Vietnam for many years and left a few months ago, now moving around countries looking for a new one.My address on file with the SSA is my former address in Vietnam.I may wander around countries for quite a while before dropping anchor.SSA ...
Never received a 'paper check'. It has always been a 'direct deposit' and I have always with the exception of the application which was through the PI Embassy have used the PENN location for sending a copy of the SSA Form. I never said I did not ... Read More
No home address for SSA 7162 form by Guest7635
I lived in Vietnam for many years and left a few months ago, now moving around countries looking for a new one.My address on file with the SSA is my former address in Vietnam.I may wander around countries for quite a while before dropping anchor.SSA ...
@OceanBeach92107 Sorry there, but not totally true...I lived for many years here in Vietnam and only used the US Embassy in Saigon...they had my address and sent such info to me via postal requiring a signature receipt. I've always copied off the ... Read More
TRC card + foreign driving license = permanent A1 driving license? by WillyBaldy
I just have a very specific question. I'm in the process of obtaining a permanent A1 driving license in Cần Thơ and I'm going to go through the "natural" process of passing the theoretical and practical exam in Vietnamese to get the ...
@WillyBaldy I've been living in DaNang for the past 11 years, also lived in Saigon. Took the bike test in Saigon back in 2008. It's been in their computer data base since. All three were with A1,B1. In Feb. 2019, my bike license expired and I had ... Read More
Suitcase from Nha Trang to Danang by honem
When I left Nha Trang I left a small suitcase with a friend. I would like it sent and delivered to my apartment in Danang (An Thuong area) to arrive about the 16th of December.Advice/suggestions welcome.Thanks.
I've lived in DaNang for over 10 years. I've had items shipped from several parts of Vietnam to my residence here; from books to suitcases and a weight machine to a motorbike. Never had a problem. I've used the train a couple times, bus and vans ... Read More