@jimmythepipe24
American looking for information about Vietnam
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IDP 1949 not recognized by the Vietnamese police by TyNg
During my recent trip to Vietnam, I was stopped by the Vietnamese police and learned that my IDP 1949 is not valid in Vietnam. Are there solutions to this problem, besides getting an IDP 1968 which is not possible for a US citizen? thanks!
@TyNgOuch! 'Coffee money' sounds more 'weekend away with the wife and kids money.' I'd think a couple hundred thousand would have cleared up the problem. Read More
Weirdness at the Moc Bai border by jrharvey
Im just putting this out there for others just in case it hasnt been mentioned before. Not sure if this is a new thing or if its common but its just my experience. Did a border run with mostly Viet Kieu from America on a bus and when we crossed the ...
Or maybe they were made aware of your visa run intentions and wanted to get a headstart on the paperwork before you turned around. You carry photocopies of your docs, right? Read More
Weirdness at the Moc Bai border by jrharvey
Im just putting this out there for others just in case it hasnt been mentioned before. Not sure if this is a new thing or if its common but its just my experience. Did a border run with mostly Viet Kieu from America on a bus and when we crossed the ...
@jrharvey It's a simple method to track people coming into the country on visa runs. I'm not sure what all the "concern" is about. You were coming back anyway. And, of course you carry photocopies of your docs, right? Read More
Permanent Residency by yrdwlkr
Hi, After spending time in Vietnam I want to retire there. Is there a Permanent Residency Visa or something similar so I don't have to renew visa every three months. Thank yourob
Yes. It's called a marriage license. Happy hunting. 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
It's a perfect Zen experience. Read More
How to calculate exchange by Dannyroc3
The exchange rate is so lopsided I need a easy way to calculate.In other countries I could round off and get a close calculation in my head but I am lost in VNWhats the best way on a calculator or other wise to get a rough conversion?
@Dannyroc3In an elevator. That's Vietnam for you. I've had tailors, vendors in markets and people on the street invite me to their homes for a meal. I love that place. Read More
Visa extension for 2 weeks by mjtcgc
Arrived last night in Hanoi from BKK. Before leaving for BKK from the USA I did an online visa for 6 weeks. When I filled in the blanks I probably checked everything at least 6 times. I got the visa about 5 days later. Here's the problem......On ...
Dude, you gotta find and befriend a local who knows what's what. Your Airbnb host maybe? When I lived in Da Nang, my apartment manager was essentially my "concierge." Maybe a bartender or server you've encountered. Locals like to know expats for ... Read More
How to calculate exchange by Dannyroc3
The exchange rate is so lopsided I need a easy way to calculate.In other countries I could round off and get a close calculation in my head but I am lost in VNWhats the best way on a calculator or other wise to get a rough conversion?
@Dannyroc3A ferocious addiction, Dan. I indulged for some 20 years and was a one-brand smoker. Maybe those VN sticks will suck enough that you'd rather not smoke. At least they're cheap there.End of sermon. Enjoy Vietnam. Read More
Teaching Jobs Assistance In Vietnam by oladipotopsy79
I am a university graduate and I studied English language education with ten years teaching experience, I'm planning to enter Vietnam with a tourist visa, please can someone help me get a job on arrival?
I'd start applying for jobs now. Job sites are out there. Dive in. I interviewed for an IT job in Hanoi at the US embassy that I was less than qualified for once. Didn't get it, but the point is your creds are perfect for ESL teaching gigs. You ... Read More
Help with Vietnam e-Visa Application by Dina Zorkany
Hello Experts,I am intending to visit Vietnam in December and applied for visa for my family. I booked a hotel from booking.com and put the hotel address on visa form. Here's the address I put on visa form as received in the email from booking. ...
Your hotel. Read More
Vietnam Visa Issue. by tayyabaashfaq9090
Hello Experts, I am intending to visit Vietnam in late August 2024 and applied a tourist visa for myself. I booked a hotel from commercial website and put the hotel address on visa. Here's the address I put on visa form Silverland yen hotel, 73-75 ...
Your hotel. Read More
Sending funds to Vietnam by Kiteflyer
Hi,I am looking into sending funds to Vietnam using a safe and economically way. It is for a one time transfer of a rather large sum and not for monthly payments, like my pension. Wise is just fine for that. However, they have a limit of about 300k ...
Open a Schwab investment checking account. Withdraw VND at most ATMs at the current exchange rate without charges of any kind. At the end of the month, ALL of those pesky atm fees from the previous month are refunded in full. Read More
MSwarrior wanting to visit by Spurry76
G'day everyone, my name's Mick,, I am fighting for answers & thought maybe you guys can help... breif; 48yo from mid north coast,, NSW. suffer Multiple Sclerosis. single, no kids. Want 1 month holiday Vietnam end of 2024.I have been ...
G'day Mick,I share some of your mobility issues due to peripheral neuropathy. My legs are basically like jello. Last year when I visited Da Nang, I said screw it and ordered an electric wheelchair. The price was half of what I'd pay in the States ... Read More
Vietnamese language books by Mahja
Greetings everyone,Apart from learning Vietnamese online, North vs Central vs South, does anyone have any good books or textbooks that helped them on their journey to fluency?So far I've been reading Essential Vietnamese phrasebook and dictionary by ...
@Aidan in HCMCI was leaving the Pullman in Da Nang for a short ride to my apartment. "Anthuong Ba," my perfectly pronounced street name, seemed to confuse him. He thought I was speaking English. I love Vietnam. Read More
Owner's Manual New Motorbikes by Aidan in HCMC
Bought my second new bike today. The first bike is a Honda XR150-L, today's purchase is a Honda Airblade Black Edition.In both cases I was not given an owner's manual. When I purchased the XR150-L, I was told by the dealer that the gov't agency ...
@Aidan in HCMCThere are owner's manuals for most devices on line. What's the issue? Read More