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Registration: 02 July 2022

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Dannyroc3

Travel abroad with a VN spouse to a third-country. by Dannyroc3

Any answer to this question would be complicated and probably amount to "it depends,"However, let me ask.If a US citizen is married to a foreign spouse and wants to travel to a third country, will the non-American seeking a visa, have their ...

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for expat holding u.s visa, and currently in VN. do you need a visa to travel to Thailand or any other S.E Asian countries. I am aware a VN passport holder does not need a visa to go there. Read More

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2 months ago
tunnelrat69

Schwab Accounts in Vietnam by tunnelrat69

I just opened a Schwab Investment/Saving/Checking account in preparation to relocate - for good - to Vietnam. During a search of the forum, I noticed the threads are pretty old, anyone have incite on if Schwab is a dependable brokerage to use in ...

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@OceanBeach92107come on, technically yes, but it is a fairly common practice in viet nam and the gov knows its existenceSome expats I know are master at these and know where the trading houses are in Ha Noi and saigon Read More

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2 months ago
tunnelrat69

Schwab Accounts in Vietnam by tunnelrat69

I just opened a Schwab Investment/Saving/Checking account in preparation to relocate - for good - to Vietnam. During a search of the forum, I noticed the threads are pretty old, anyone have incite on if Schwab is a dependable brokerage to use in ...

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@tunnelrat69 Reading through these threads, it appears you all pretty much ruling out using u.s currency in viet Nam or wherever, instead relying on Schwab account for living expenses while there. But wouldn’t you miss out on the exchange rate ... Read More

brianAFSER73 replied to a thread
3 months ago
Vietnamkid

How to keep your things safe in an Airbnb or apartment by Vietnamkid

Hi, This may be naive or plain stupid, but I'm gonna ask anyways. :) I will be traveling with my laptop, camera, etc. I've always stayed at hotels in Vietnam and would leave my laptop with the receptionist when out. I am considering ...

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@Vietnamkid This thread is a few years old, not sure if he still follow this forum but want to ask what is the meaning of “Mien Thi Thuc” mentioned in his comments. Just curious. Read More

brianAFSER73 replied to a thread
3 months ago
OceanBeach92107

Signing A House Or Apartment Lease On A Tourist Visa by OceanBeach92107

It's definitely legal for someone on a tourist visa to sign a legal rental agreement which is longer than the duration of their visa. it's basically up to the landlord as to whether they want to rent to you IF you are willing to comply with their ...

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I had a nightmarish experience with the local security police due to the landlord in whom I rented a private house, Apparently he didn’t file the proper proper paperwork with the district security police, but only with the precinct one. So the ... Read More

brianAFSER73 replied to a thread
3 months ago
agathacindy

Is renting out Airbnb legal as a foreigner in Vietnam? by agathacindy

Hallo me (Indonesian) and my husband (German) will move to Quy Nhon because of my husbands work next year. So I am happy to read in here that there are group of expats living there :) Right now I am still searching of work possibilities, what could ...

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Don’t know much about QN. It’s a provincial capital so it’s not as developed as like nha trang, à tourists spot. Your being an architect, you should be able to work online, drawing your project design blueprint and transmit ... Read More

brianAFSER73 created a thread
3 months ago

Vn retirement: healthcare, senior care

Since this thread has some retiree expat who might shed some light on the issue of healthcare and senior center similar to that in the states if there is even such a thing available in vn I.e senior or retirement homes type complex. As for ... Read More

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3 months ago
Kiteflyer

Moving to Vietnam with personal belongings by Kiteflyer

Hi,I have read some alarming messages here saying that used goods can't be imported. Surely there must be an exception for persons who are moving to the country because they are married with a Vietnamese woman. I am not leaving behind an address and ...

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@devarj57 Add to this commenter. This is probably the reliable way to ship anything to vn since these freight forwarders have established channels in vn. Think the cost is around 2.30 usd per pound. Another option is by paying extra for overweight ... Read More

brianAFSER73 replied to a thread
3 months ago
muhdnzn

First solo trip to Hanoi, VN by muhdnzn

Hello Expat's, I am planning a solo trip to Hanoi and this is my first ever solo trip to anywhere, so obviously I am little nervous, at same time I am excited and I am all in for this trip. Do anyone have tips for me for a better experience and ...

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first solo out of country can be daunting. But you probably already are an adventurous soull else you won’t contemplate a solo trip, in that spirit. I would arrange lodging through online sites like Agoda or others, granted you already have ... Read More

brianAFSER73 replied to a thread
3 months ago
lamadoo

Vietnamese Citizenship by descent advice by lamadoo

Hi guys, Does anyone have experience applying for a dual citizenship as an Australian? Both my parents were born in Vietnam and fled to Australia by boat during the Vietnam War. They do not have their Vietnamese birth certificate as it was ...

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@THIGVinteresting comment here, @THIGVFirstly what advantages of having a vn citizenship other than not having to have visa to enter vn. ? secondly, to @Thigv point if you enter vn via vn passport you might loose your resident country consular ... Read More

brianAFSER73 created a thread
4 months ago

International automobile driver license

Does any expat here have an international driver license. can you relate how to go about getting one? does vn accept these licenses.? and would you even recommend to drive there. Read More

brianAFSER73 replied to a thread
4 months ago
Digital nomad Vietnam

Hey HCMC Expats ! I'm looking for tennis partners in Thao Dien . by Digital nomad Vietnam

Hi tennis players, I just arrived in HCMC and I'm going to live in D2 Thao dien near the Vincom mega mall. I'm looking for tennis partners in the neighbourhood. I started playing tennis regularly two years ago and I wouldn't want to ...

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Look like this is an old post. but am interested in join up with whoever can play in hcmc or in da nang. give me a pm here. preferably 3-4.5 level Read More

brianAFSER73 replied to a thread
4 months ago
john gord

Ambien and Cialis by john gord

Can I get generic Ambien (Zolpidem) and generic Cialis (Tadalafil) over the counter in Vietnam? If so, what is the approximate cost for 20mg generic Cialis and 10mg generic Ambien?

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@OceanBeach92107either a troll or or he has idle time to kill Read More

brianAFSER73 replied to a thread
4 months ago
Cheryl

Mobile phone plans in Vietnam by Cheryl

Hello everyone, Staying connected while living in Vietnam remains a priority for expats, especially when choosing a mobile operator or to understand the local specificities of mobile plans. Here some elements to consider: How to choose ...

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@Dannyroc3not familiar with tello. can somebody give a little more detail i.e cost, contract? i have been using magic jack phone. it only can make/receive call to/from the u.s for just 45$usd Read More

brianAFSER73 replied to a thread
4 months ago
john gord

Ambien and Cialis by john gord

Can I get generic Ambien (Zolpidem) and generic Cialis (Tadalafil) over the counter in Vietnam? If so, what is the approximate cost for 20mg generic Cialis and 10mg generic Ambien?

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@john gordi just scan through this thread on the question of sleep apnia and ED and can’t help being amused by how some seemed to be onerous and argumentative, folks on here are usually cordial and helpful. what give? Read More