@cruisemonkey
Canadian looking for information about Vietnam
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Lives in Vung Tàu, Bà Ria-Vung Tàu
Registration: 07 October 2017
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Can anyone explain this picture by sanooku
This is a picture of a lamp post near our apartment block. https://www.dropbox.com/s/xsvzpr49ppadrzr/bottle-on-lamp-post.jpg?raw=1 recently we had some issues with our Internet connection. It was fixed a few days ago. Could it be...it ...
Could it be...it couldn't.. could it?...It could. I find it shocking too. ;) Read More
A little bit of Rach Gia... by WillyBaldy
There's not many expats in Rach Gia, so not many videos of the city. I thought I'd post a little video, drive around my area this morning. It's the rich area of Rach Gia, lots of unoccupied new condos. https://youtu.be/JtKvh3N5gQU I ...
What about shopping and availability of imported foods? Read More
"A Great Country for Old Men"? by OceanBeach92107
What do you think? Vietnam remains a great country for old men - VN Express
I think it's ridiculous to say it's a great country for retirees when they don't have a retirement visa. The visa regulations make it evident Vietnam has absolutely no interest in retirees (except as tourists or 'big buck' ... Read More
Visa extensions by Guest2023
Latest information. Extensions
How can you make plans when they don't tell you their policy until it's too late?:unsure You get a crystal ball and gamble? Read More
Visa extensions by Guest2023
Latest information. Extensions
Current charges for visas granted to foreigners, Vietnamese citizens holding foreign passports. Fees: + Issuance of single-entry visa: 45 USD + Issuance of multiple-entry visa: 50 USD for a visa less than 03 month; 95 USD for a visa from 03 ... Read More
Domestic travel in Vietnam by matthanoi
Hi - Does anyone have recent experience of domestic travel within Vietnam for foreigners during corona virus outbreak? I am based in Hanoi and considering visiting Ho Chi Minh City and also a beach resort for Christmas. Day to day life in Hanoi is ...
Last week rode the big bike from Vung Tau to Bao Loc (one night), Dalat (two nights) and back with no issues whatsoever. Didn't even take passport - have TRC. Read More
Temporary Residence Card ??? What is it good for ???? by findvietnam
Hello Every Body I hope your guy is winning !!! my joke What are the rules , thoughts and reasons to get a Temporary Residence Card for Vietnam ???? Can you work ?? Health care options ?? More hassle less hassle ?? I am just asking , I am ...
If you have a TRC you don't have to carry your passport around to go to the: bank, post office etc.; also, you're not using up your passport pages with visas and stamps. It's basically official ID for everything except Immigration ... Read More
Where to live in Vung Tau by Alexia1011
Hello, we are considering moving to Vung Tau and wondering where is the most convenient part of the city to live (quiet but not too far from stores & restaurants). Do you recommend living in a house or an apartment? Would you also recommend ...
I'll add - Even when you think you've found 'your place', arrange to stay a couple of nights (over a weekend) before making any long term commitment. That beautiful, 5-bedroom pool villa across the street may be rented out to 30 ... Read More
Only 5 days quarantine entering VN? by danrodri
I heard from a friend that the VN gov has reduced quarantine length from 14 to just 5 days. Im entering next saturday, so that would be awesome for me. Anyone has more info on this?
It is nearly impossible to plan anything right now with airlines.they tell you one thing to sell untickets and later cancel everything last minutes...Airlines did that pre-COVID-19. I hope every one of them goes 'tits up' and their ... Read More
Reentry to vietnam by SP0
Are there any foreigners who have temporary residence card in Vietnam and have returned to Vietnam from other countries?
...there have been a lot of people thinking that they are not going to get charged an overstay fine, even though they are not trying to get out of the country, but are instead relying on the automatic extensions to try and stay here as long as ... Read More
DAILY LIFE IN VIETNAM DURING COVID-19 PANDEMIC 2020-2021 by goodolboy
Day 4 self imposed isolation in apartment :- Today the lock down seems to be taking effect Q 12 Tan Thoi Nhat . All big coffee shops, BBQ etc now closed, Some small coffee shops & street eating places still open. Most Supermarkets & street ...
Even the companies strip mining coal have gone 'green' these days. Read More
Shops and services by Jlgarbutt
I have noticed more and more recently that shops often charge more than advertised price. Not big, but maybe 2k here and there..usually I ignore it, but today in grumpy mood I ask why price of Sting is 2k higher than price shown on shelf.. At first ...
For several weeks recently I have been buying green, seedless grapes in Vung Tau (Phan Chu Trinh area) from my 'regular' fruit cart lady for 35,000/kg. Then, one day there was a different fruit cart lady... who wanted 70,000/kg (I'm sure ... Read More
Shops and services by Jlgarbutt
I have noticed more and more recently that shops often charge more than advertised price. Not big, but maybe 2k here and there..usually I ignore it, but today in grumpy mood I ask why price of Sting is 2k higher than price shown on shelf.. At first ...
One of the mysteries of Vietnam is, It can work 'both' ways - I was in the local market and found the perfect canister for my coffee grounds. There was price sticker on the bottom - 65k. I paid with a 100k note and got 55k in change. When I ... Read More
Shops and services by Jlgarbutt
I have noticed more and more recently that shops often charge more than advertised price. Not big, but maybe 2k here and there..usually I ignore it, but today in grumpy mood I ask why price of Sting is 2k higher than price shown on shelf.. At first ...
Nothing official... a but foreigner (all rich) in Vietnam = 2 tiered pricing. Negotiation is a fine art (may involve walking away). ;) Read More
Health insurance that covers treatment for Covid-19 by laceytim1972
I've recently heard that many local health insurance providers in Vietnam won't cover treatment of the virus for foreigners. I have PVI insurance through my work and they definitely won't cover it in the event I get infected. Fingers ...
HealthCare International covers it. They are based in London and the premiums are very reasonable. However, I have a high deductible - USD $2000. You can get a LOT of medical care in Vietnam for $2000; so, I'm insuring against something ... Read More