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Carter Lim

Carter Lim

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Chinese expat in Vietnam

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Registration: 16 August 2016

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Carter Lim replied to a thread
6 years ago
Blas Martinez

Cycling or basketball? by Blas Martinez

Hi all :) I live in saigon and would like to do some cycling routes and/or play basketball. Any routes or places to play that you can recommend? Also looking for people to ride or play with in case anyone is interested. Thank you for your ...

Carter Lim

Hi Blas I got a bike ride randomly in saigon,mostly in vo van kiet street or pham van dong street.. Indeed it;s unlike to ride it comfortably here.. pls let me know if have another route. I;d like to join in as well thanks Read More

Carter Lim replied to a thread
6 years ago
remawe

Looking to learn Mandarin by remawe

Does anyone know a good Mandarin tutor or class? Thanks!

Carter Lim

Hi there I know one place offer english course , chinese and vietnamese as well. just knew from wechat. if you want to know , i could pass info to you . don;t hesitate to contact me if you want to practice Chinese. cheers Read More

Carter Lim replied to a thread
7 years ago
Guestposter33

Opening a bank account as a 'tourist' by Guestposter33

Good Day Everyone, I'll be staying somewhat long-term in Saigon and am hoping to open a bank account. However, I'm here on a tourist visa and not currently employed. I have an HSBC account in Canada and had hoped I could simply open an ...

Carter Lim

Hi try to go with Vietcombank, Read More

Carter Lim replied to a thread
7 years ago
senwl

Attestation from Chinese Consulate/Embassy by senwl

Has anyone here done any kind of document attestation from the Chinese consulate in HCM (or their embassy in Hanoi)? I couldn't find any information on their consulate and embassy websites. A couple of local agents told me that the Chinese ...

Carter Lim

Hi I am a Chinese citizen who residing in HCM . As i knew: Attestation document in Chinese HCM consulate is only the document you will use in China . Not in Vietnam. And indeed you could and should find agents in China provide both ... Read More

Carter Lim replied to a thread
7 years ago
nswnudge

Visa Extension adivse??? by nswnudge

Hello all My current visa gonna be expired next month together with my 1 year old daughter's, what options do we have for a visa extension? our status as follow: -Wife is vietnamese Citizen, but we dont have a Vietnamese Marriage Certificate ...

Carter Lim

Agree what you mentioned here. Feeling exhausted when dealing or facing those officer... Even i knew the visa Extension fee is only $10 while agent charge around $70-$80 or even higher. But Corruption everywhere in VN, The most obviously proof ... Read More

Carter Lim replied to a thread
7 years ago
Makoto Kai

Looking for a place to play Basketball in Saigon! by Makoto Kai

Hi, does anyone know places to play basketball in Saigon? and I'll be glad if we can play together! thanks!

Carter Lim

Hi Kai as i knew court for free.. 1 at masteri thao dien ,D2 have court for free 1 at le tuan street .D1, (it's also with a football yard) 1 at san van dong hoa lu, D1 (This is a playground but with kids..) Read More

Carter Lim replied to a thread
7 years ago
sam4d

Opening a bank account? Anyone declared over $5000 at the airport? by sam4d

Hi everyone, 1) Before posting here, I tried to research about these 2 topics but they seem to be outdated news. So, I'm going to HCMC in July to make a big order "stock clothes & shoes", several containers worth of goods. I ...

Carter Lim

Hi sam Got it. wish you everything goes smoothly here .~~ :D Read More

Carter Lim replied to a thread
7 years ago
Thaiger

Mui Ne thieving traffic cops by Thaiger

Every single guests says they get stopped and scammed by thieving cops in Mui Ne. No where else in Vietnam. Now, they are asking 4-5 million bribe from each foreigner. Is there any way to report/ stop these corrupt, thieving , crooked Mui Ne cops?

Carter Lim

~~you should have record .then report..indeed i have no idea where to report .. Read More

Carter Lim replied to a thread
7 years ago
sam4d

Opening a bank account? Anyone declared over $5000 at the airport? by sam4d

Hi everyone, 1) Before posting here, I tried to research about these 2 topics but they seem to be outdated news. So, I'm going to HCMC in July to make a big order "stock clothes & shoes", several containers worth of goods. I ...

Carter Lim

Hi There Have you solved anything ? I'd like to share my experience to . I am a chinese citizen . Government now only allow me to remit 10k USD per time after july. 1 I have remitted 45k USD before JULY for purchasing 1st apartment here ... Read More

Carter Lim replied to a thread
7 years ago
E52

Banking by E52

Anyone share some banking info? Such as can I go to a bank and withdraw $ from my stateside account monthly, and fees to conduct the transaction. Thanks in advance for any help.

Carter Lim

Hi there. you cannot withdraw USD directly by ATM machine but VND. If want to withdraw USD. only remit money USD from oversea to local USD account . It;s simple to apply an VCB(Vietcombank) USD account with passport and visa. The fee will be ... Read More

Carter Lim replied to a thread
7 years ago
nswnudge

Visa Extension adivse??? by nswnudge

Hello all My current visa gonna be expired next month together with my 1 year old daughter's, what options do we have for a visa extension? our status as follow: -Wife is vietnamese Citizen, but we dont have a Vietnamese Marriage Certificate ...

Carter Lim

Hi there. you should go to pham ngu lao ask for tourist agent . they could help you for your case. for my own case. i went to Entry bureau for extension . they rejected to extend for me but asked me to applied from tourist agent not sure if it;s ... Read More

Carter Lim replied to a thread
8 years ago
MiaElizaga

Herschel Co. Shops in Saigon by MiaElizaga

Hello everyone! I'm desperately looking for a Herschel Co. retailer around Saigon. I've been to Crescent Mall, Vincom, Balo vndx, balohoanghien, Shooz and mia.vn but still can't find the bag I want. Do you know any shops unmentioned ...

Carter Lim

Hi I am working in accessories area for backpack & hangbag. Herschel is our customer indeed have factory making them product . Which kind of bag You want? Maybe I could help find it Read More