noddi
English expat in Vietnam
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Registration: 16 May 2022
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UK State Pension by tonykeys2003
I am moving to Vietnam next month and obviously I cannot open a Vietnamese bank account until I am married to my Vietnamese fiance. Until that time, is the way that my UK state pension can be paid to Vietnam? I know they will be able to pay it into ...
@tonykeys2003 As I always find Oceanbeach’s advice is good. I would have it paid into uk account for up to a year while you sort yourself out. Assuming you have uk internet banking , you can transfer whenever you need into your wife’s ... Read More
Leaving a Job in Vietnam any advice? by niBlue
Hello everyone,I hope you're all having a great weekend.I would need some advice regarding a recent situation I’m facing if possible please . Yesterday, I left my job and I was shocked to find out that my legal documentation (TRC), which ...
@niBlue The TRC is linked to the work permit. If you leave your job on good terms with your employer, it is common practice for them not to rescind your permit for a limited period while you get your next job. There is no obligation for them to do ... Read More
Intermediary Bank by noddi
Hi All, perhaps someone has some advice / comment!I am having to have some USD payments made to my Vietnam local account (Vietcombank), which have to be done through an Intermediary Bank based in the US. I can choose from the following:IRVTUS3NXXX - ...
I have no choice, i have to use one of those banks as an intermediary. Read More
Unionpay card
Hi All, Anyone know the back story behind Vietcombank dropping their Unionpay card? It is still advertised as available, but it seems they aren't renewing when current cards expire. From my point of view it is an essential for travelling in China - ... Read More
Intermediary Bank
Hi All, perhaps someone has some advice / comment!I am having to have some USD payments made to my Vietnam local account (Vietcombank), which have to be done through an Intermediary Bank based in the US. I can choose from the following:IRVTUS3NXXX - ... Read More
Is Vietnam a good destination for digital nomads as of 2024? by tomgmu
Hi all!I tried to research this and I just want my findings to get verified:So my understanding is that it's not really possible for digital nomads to stay in the country for longer period. This still requires a work permit and business visa / work ...
I think as in many places, regulations haven't really got to grips with Digital Nomads. So if you are in Vietnam, doing online work that is not taking work away from a Vietnamese person, that is paid to you in your home country, and taxed in your ... Read More
Amazon alternatives for VN by qnbui
Hello, just wondering which websites are alternatives for Amazon. I looked at the shipping from Amazon to VN and the cost just does not make sense and items that will ship to VN are limited so wondering if there are alternatives to Amazon when ...
@Brigitte Cullet Hey Brigitte, Interested in how you control your order by paying in cash? I have had a few problems with Shopee orders (only a small %), but I can't see the problem until after I have received the packages and then opened them. I ... Read More
Am I really a bad teacher? Or is something up? by Noelwastaken
Hi everyone, I'm back with more questions about living and working here as an expat.I just got a message from my new boss, telling me I have to observe one of my coworker's classes tonight after I'm done teaching, because one of the schools were not ...
Hey - couple of things:Regarding your capability - when you observed the other class, was that teacher significantly better / different from you? Did you learn anything from watching them?Think about this.Regarding your new employer... are you sure ... Read More
Finding Employment by ranilperera15
Hi Allmy wife & I are looking to move to Vietnam to be closer to her family.we currently reside in Australia and just had our first child. What is the best way I can secure employment. I have searched through Linkdin and seems to be hitting dead ...
So other forum members - can the expat spouse of a VN citizen be employed in VN without a work permit? Read More
Finding Employment by ranilperera15
Hi Allmy wife & I are looking to move to Vietnam to be closer to her family.we currently reside in Australia and just had our first child. What is the best way I can secure employment. I have searched through Linkdin and seems to be hitting dead ...
Ah, perhaps that is correct. I am not in that situation so can't say! Read More
Finding Employment by ranilperera15
Hi Allmy wife & I are looking to move to Vietnam to be closer to her family.we currently reside in Australia and just had our first child. What is the best way I can secure employment. I have searched through Linkdin and seems to be hitting dead ...
In my view almost impossible without a Degree - theoretically the Degree can be replaced by significant experience but it would have to be for something very special and personally don’t know of it ever happening (happy for a forum member to ... Read More
Finding Employment by ranilperera15
Hi Allmy wife & I are looking to move to Vietnam to be closer to her family.we currently reside in Australia and just had our first child. What is the best way I can secure employment. I have searched through Linkdin and seems to be hitting dead ...
Do have a degree - BA or BSc (3 or 4 year study)? Read More
Finding Employment by ranilperera15
Hi Allmy wife & I are looking to move to Vietnam to be closer to her family.we currently reside in Australia and just had our first child. What is the best way I can secure employment. I have searched through Linkdin and seems to be hitting dead ...
What is your profession? Read More
I am desiring to live in Vietnam, can someone help me? by YenThaiYawannisri
:heart: My name is Nancy Alice, but I have decided that I would rather have a Vietnamese name, so I only answer to Yen Thai Yawannisri. I am 46 years old, and I have a passionate desire to leave America and renounce my American citizenship. I feel ...
Hi Hoang, I think you are 10 years too late! Read More
Off Topic Posts - Whats on your mind? by SimCityAT
This thread is for everything Off-topic..........https://www.askideas.com/media/13/Burning-Whats-Up-Gif-Picture.gif
@Travelfar I thought the regulation always was that you had to have TRC for VN licence Read More