Hypothalamus
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Visa on arrival - WARNING! by villanova
I got my 3mth multiple business visa after an hour and a half wait. stamping fee was supposed to be 50 USD. They rejected and refused my 100USD bill because it was 'old'. I offerer to pay in Singapore dollars. So I gave them 100 SGD and ...
They took you for a sucker. There is no 'old' US currency - all notes are usually accepted. You should have very quietly acted naive and asked to speak to the manager. 99% of visa on arrival is trouble free.You're dead wrong! there is ... Read More
Visa on arrival - WARNING! by villanova
I got my 3mth multiple business visa after an hour and a half wait. stamping fee was supposed to be 50 USD. They rejected and refused my 100USD bill because it was 'old'. I offerer to pay in Singapore dollars. So I gave them 100 SGD and ...
One of the things that really needs to change in Vietnam if it wants to progress, is to get rid of the pervasive public-servant mentality of providing a favour instead of a service. And let's not start about 'expediting fees'.yeah, like ... Read More
Visa on arrival - WARNING! by villanova
I got my 3mth multiple business visa after an hour and a half wait. stamping fee was supposed to be 50 USD. They rejected and refused my 100USD bill because it was 'old'. I offerer to pay in Singapore dollars. So I gave them 100 SGD and ...
Everyone coming to Vietnam needs to understand that the people sitting behind those desks whether it's immigration or wherever are deeply connected to the top bureaucrats. You don't get to be an immigration officer at the airport just by ... Read More
looking for a gym buddy by milliequincy28
hey everyone , i recently got a gym membership at California fitness to hopefully get back into better shape. I'm interested in weight training and is looking for someone who could maybe show me the basics and would want to workout together . ...
I don't think most of them are qualified to be trainer. The certification process is sketchy at best. You're better off working out on your own or with a buddy, unless you need someone to tell you how good looking you are then that's ... Read More
Starting Business by Vincent Bousquet
Hi, I'm willing to start a business in Service property Management in Hcmc. I need some help regarding the vietnamese laws and contracts. Contracts between Lanflord and the company. Contracts between the tenants and the company. What is ...
Dude, you really need an attorney specializes in this sort of thing. xxx and get yourself an attorney and do things the right way. Read More
Any Updates on the newly passed 12 month tourist visa for US citizens by ChrisRug
My name is Chris. I've lived here with my wife and two children for almost a year now. I read all news VN, and read a few months ago that the VN govt was going to change the way tourist visa's were issued for Japan, AU and US. I then read ...
Mine is a red square with stamp of one year. Read More
Any Updates on the newly passed 12 month tourist visa for US citizens by ChrisRug
My name is Chris. I've lived here with my wife and two children for almost a year now. I read all news VN, and read a few months ago that the VN govt was going to change the way tourist visa's were issued for Japan, AU and US. I then read ...
Holy cow, just checked my visa and I think they messed up. I got a DN visa as opposed to the tourist visa I had asked for. The guy who affixed the visa really messed up I hope. Anyways, I guess I'm good for a whole year. That was the best $5 ... Read More
Any Updates on the newly passed 12 month tourist visa for US citizens by ChrisRug
My name is Chris. I've lived here with my wife and two children for almost a year now. I read all news VN, and read a few months ago that the VN govt was going to change the way tourist visa's were issued for Japan, AU and US. I then read ...
I am glad to support you. Please be answered your queries as follows: 1. If you are US Passport holder, you will be provided One Year Multiple Entry Visa only. I do not know when Vietnam Government will change this but this is the latest at this ... Read More
Any Updates on the newly passed 12 month tourist visa for US citizens by ChrisRug
My name is Chris. I've lived here with my wife and two children for almost a year now. I read all news VN, and read a few months ago that the VN govt was going to change the way tourist visa's were issued for Japan, AU and US. I then read ...
if they wanted me to stay 3 months then the stamp should bear the expiration of 3 months. My stamp specifically states 'tam chu until next year'. No where on the stamp gives the expiration date of 3 months. How are they going to tell me that ... Read More
Any Updates on the newly passed 12 month tourist visa for US citizens by ChrisRug
My name is Chris. I've lived here with my wife and two children for almost a year now. I read all news VN, and read a few months ago that the VN govt was going to change the way tourist visa's were issued for Japan, AU and US. I then read ...
You guys got it all wrong. My visa was stamped for a whole year, not the 3 month that everyone's stated. Read More
Dating in HCMC - is this normal or am I being scammed? by BT1989
Hi, expat from Australia checking in. Recently moved to HCMC as a single guy, with that being the case obviously active on the dating scene. Still trying to get my head around all he customs/etiquette but I'm getting there. I have an account on ...
watch out grasshopper, that herpes shit will not go away. Once a hoe always will be a hoe. Read More
Will it be possible to find what I'm looking for with my budget? by Snoller
Hi, hopefully someone will be able to help me out here and just to be clear I'm not looking for any sources so that I don't break the rules but just a general answer. I'm going to be moving to Saigon next month and was ideally going to ...
It's possible but good luck! Read More
VEC, no more. by bluenz
Now it's official, ( in my province ), my wife and I were "summoned " by immigration to attend a meeting with them this morning, to be informed that they are not issuing VEC's anymore, and if the doubting wanker on here still ...
Summoned? You must be a local VIP for them to give you that kind of personal attention. Either that or they keep tab on local foreigners residing in the boonies. It was nice of them to give you the heads up. Read More
hey, whats up? XD by Lananhemily
Hello everyone Im Lan Anh, a friendly talktive girl currently living in HoChi Minh. Well, does anyone want to talk , discuss, argue ( :D) bla bla bla for less boring? XD Does anyone want to learn vietnamese? i would like to teach u for free, in ...
Hey are you like 10 y.o or what? Read More
Celta Qualified and finding work in Ho Chi Minh as an English Teacher by SammytheSwan
Hi, Just searching for some advise. I am looking to become Celta qualified and teach English in Ho Chi Minh City. I do not have a batchelors degree. I am native English and hold an in-class TEFL certificate. My question is, would I be able to ...
Is it batchelor or bachelor? You wrote it twice so I don't think it's a typo Read More