@Dartanz
English expat in Vietnam
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Registration: 06 January 2024
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UK Passport
Greetings, is it possible to track UK passport renewal application using GWF number from Vietnam? If yes, please share link. Thank you in advance. Read More
Letter from which Vietnamese authority by Dartanz
Hello,My application for British Citizenship is in process.The UK Visas and Immigration office wants a letter from a Vietnamese authority stating that I have never held Vietnamese citizenship.I have TRC status in Vietnam.I can get such a letter from ...
@OceanBeach92107Thank you very much for the information. Highly appreciated. Read More
Letter from which Vietnamese authority
Hello,My application for British Citizenship is in process.The UK Visas and Immigration office wants a letter from a Vietnamese authority stating that I have never held Vietnamese citizenship.I have TRC status in Vietnam.I can get such a letter from ... 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 - ...
Hi,Recently I had difficulty to receive funds from USA via an intermediary bank. But I received it easily into by account using the Swift code of the ACB bank.Other alternative is receiving via Western Union.Best.Dartanz Read More
Paxolovid for COVID by brianAFSER73
can you get paxlovid a medication for covid in vn. Is it even available there? Tks
@brianAFSER73As far as I know, one can get "Molnupiravir" at the government Hospital for Tropical Diseases in HCMC by doctor's prescription only.Dartanz Read More
After TRC? by Dartanz
Dear friends,Greetings. I got my Spousal based TRC. But they didn't put new entry date in the passport. My current 6 months entry on 5 years Spousal exemption date expires in the first week of April.They said there is no need to put new entry date ...
@shannantehillah Sorry to hear that, do you have all the requirements required for teaching English as per the new regulations? Now the rules are pretty strict.I am a university professor, the rule is that first preference is given to locals ... Read More
After TRC? by Dartanz
Dear friends,Greetings. I got my Spousal based TRC. But they didn't put new entry date in the passport. My current 6 months entry on 5 years Spousal exemption date expires in the first week of April.They said there is no need to put new entry date ...
@pogiwayneThank you very much for the clarification.Best.Dartanz Read More
After TRC?
Dear friends,Greetings. I got my Spousal based TRC. But they didn't put new entry date in the passport. My current 6 months entry on 5 years Spousal exemption date expires in the first week of April.They said there is no need to put new entry date ... Read More
Eligibility for Social Security Medical coverage by Dartanz
Can a person on 5 years spousal visa exemption upon receiving TRC (upon replaces the 5 years visa exemption) become eligible to:1) Register his/her name in the spouse owned house registration book as member of the family?2) Become eligible to apply ...
@ajaironThank you very much for the information.Best.Dartanz Read More
Eligibility for Social Security Medical coverage
Can a person on 5 years spousal visa exemption upon receiving TRC (upon replaces the 5 years visa exemption) become eligible to:1) Register his/her name in the spouse owned house registration book as member of the family?2) Become eligible to apply ... Read More
Having a family member visa can I work as a freelancer? by Erzhena
Hello, everyone!Sorry for the 100500 times of the same question about working as a freelancer. But I couldn't find my case here.I know that if someone has a family member visa can open a bank account lasted in Vietnam until the expiration date of ...
@Aidan in HCMCThank you Read More
Having a family member visa can I work as a freelancer? by Erzhena
Hello, everyone!Sorry for the 100500 times of the same question about working as a freelancer. But I couldn't find my case here.I know that if someone has a family member visa can open a bank account lasted in Vietnam until the expiration date of ...
Ajairon,Thank you very much for a clear explanation about the procedures.My employer will handle most of them.You said I don't need a driving license for driving car or riding a motorbike. Do people here drive without a license? Thank you once ... Read More
Having a family member visa can I work as a freelancer? by Erzhena
Hello, everyone!Sorry for the 100500 times of the same question about working as a freelancer. But I couldn't find my case here.I know that if someone has a family member visa can open a bank account lasted in Vietnam until the expiration date of ...
Greetings.I was recently informed by a public university that with a VN spouse visa and a TRC I don't need a work permit. The hiring university will get a waiver letter from the labor dept.1) Does this mean that I am subject to taxing and other ... Read More
Best SIM card/Data plan for long term stay by GuestPoster371
Hi allI'm trying to figure out which is the best (Price wise, coverage wise and data wise) plan for long term stay in Thailand.I came across this article...."NEW ONE-YEAR SIM DEAL 2023AIS has launched a new deal which is the best value for money you ...
Can you top up after every 365 days? Read More
Temporary residency card (TRC) by Michael Boylan
Hi Guy's Can anybody explain the process of applying for a TRC via the Spouse route ? I have (as usual) been given several different pieces of advice. In the last two days i have visited 2 different immigration offices (Saigon & Binh Duong) ...
@ajaironDear Ajairon,Thank you very much for a detailed explanation about what and how to prepare the documents for applying for TRC.Highly appreciated.Best to you and everyone here who have shared advise.Dartanz Read More