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Visa Runs…..maybe the party is over. by GuestPoster1236
Spoke to an Australian today, he’s just completed his 8th visa run . On return to Vietnam , he was told that was the last E Visa he’ll get …..& after leaving VN , will need to wait 12 months to re apply. He’s in a ...
I believe the anal awabs are true. Screws up the drive thru testing paradigm.@narcrepellant2525 Read More
Age visa/work permit by gordonkitwe58
Hi Everyone,I am a qualified TEFL teacher with heaps of experience. However, as I am 67, I need to know if this is going to be a problem when applying for a visa or work permit.Thanks in advanceG
Well, I'm 66, and already have teaching maths and science experience in Vietnam. I am in the Philippines now, so it's not a major trip to return.But, I cannot get anyone to answer me. I can only guess they prefer young models that sort of know how ... Read More
Zoophobic? Might want to reconsider Vietnam as your expat destination by Aidan in HCMC
Though I don't consider myself to suffer from zoophobia, here are a few instances where I would have preferred to not have been exposed to some of VN's fauna.Motoring from D7 to D1 in Saigon one afternoon, I was about halfway through D4 when I ...
@Aidan in HCMC I always enjoyed the geckos on the walls of my apartment. They make q cool sound, and rat mosquo Read More
Help on visa denial by Jkb8536
Question on US Consulate in Saigon and understanding how they approve visa for Vietnamese citizens. I have a long term girlfriend that we’ve been talking dating about a year and a half year from Saigon and she just got her second refusal under ...
@Jkb8536 Unless your girlfriend has either a large bank account or a business in Vietnam, your chances are slim to nil. The USA assumes everyone admitted will overstay their visa unless they have significant interests in their home country. I'm not ... 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
My sole worry would be who would finance the project. Read More
Vietnamese Name order by lightinumbrella4
Hello everyone,I'd like to know how to address a Vietnamese colleague via email when they are using three names? For example: 1Vu name2 name3 . Is the order similar to Chinese when the last name is presented first? For example is VU the ...
The Vietnamese consider your family name to be your first name. Your first name is your last name.You did come to Vietnam for adventure, right? Read More
Brunch buddies in Pattaya, anyone? (Pinay here) by mysh
Hey there! I'm living in Chonburi, Thailand right now. Besides the name, it doesn't really feel like a city to a girl who's born, raised and used to the city life. Coming from Manila, Philippines and Shanghai, China, Chonburi is like ...
American retiree here in Pattaya. Still interested? Read More
Price of a laptop in Vietnam by Thanh6161
Can anyone tell me where The best place is to buy a laptop at a decent price in Bien Hoa Vietnam, the only price I have seen is starting out at 16 million Dong.
Even Cambodia seemed to have lower computer prices than Vietnam a few years ago anyway. Read More
Does anyone know or have worked at EMG Education in HCM or Hanoi ? by yudirajput
Hi all, I have an interview with EMG Education in few days for English Teacher job. I would like to know if anyone had worked with EMG before or if anyone is still currently working there ? How the working environment is and what to expect in ...
They only kept my passport for a few days for some kind of government thing. The paperwork to get a work permit takes a very long time. Don't work for anyone who says they will keep your passport. Read More
Does anyone know or have worked at EMG Education in HCM or Hanoi ? by yudirajput
Hi all, I have an interview with EMG Education in few days for English Teacher job. I would like to know if anyone had worked with EMG before or if anyone is still currently working there ? How the working environment is and what to expect in ...
TOXIC You will be treated like a dirtbag. Only positive thing I have to say is they pay on time. Former teacher there Read More
Urgent help with Vietnamese Health system please by FinlayFinlayson
Hi. If anyone can help me with some urgent information I'd be very grateful. My son is current working as an English Teacher in Saigon. He is employed by a school and has been issued with a Vietnamese Health card (which I'll attach below). A few ...
I should mention that if your son intends to live in vietnam for a long time, he should seriously consider learning basic vietnamese. It made a huge difference for me. Read More
Urgent help with Vietnamese Health system please by FinlayFinlayson
Hi. If anyone can help me with some urgent information I'd be very grateful. My son is current working as an English Teacher in Saigon. He is employed by a school and has been issued with a Vietnamese Health card (which I'll attach below). A few ...
Cho Ray is the only public hospita I know of that regularly accepts foreigners. They have a small department that will help with the language barrier. Still, i found the limited english skills of the doctors to cause some difficulty. But if you are ... Read More
Urgent help with Vietnamese Health system please by FinlayFinlayson
Hi. If anyone can help me with some urgent information I'd be very grateful. My son is current working as an English Teacher in Saigon. He is employed by a school and has been issued with a Vietnamese Health card (which I'll attach below). A few ...
The vietnam government health insurance has little to offer foreigners, at least that was my experience a few years ago. Another reply was correct, the only silver lining is health care in vietnam is super inexpensive, for often very good health ... Read More