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Registration: 04 December 2023
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Medical Insurance by eddyjw07
Hi, I am looking to purchase medical Insurance any recommendations would be appreciated,Also not know Vietnamese too well anyone know what's good for a sore throat? Thank you
@eddyjw07try LUMA Read More
Owner's Manual New Motorbikes by Aidan in HCMC
Bought my second new bike today. The first bike is a Honda XR150-L, today's purchase is a Honda Airblade Black Edition.In both cases I was not given an owner's manual. When I purchased the XR150-L, I was told by the dealer that the gov't agency ...
@Aidan in HCMCI bought my second low mileage used Kymco( Kymco made engines for Honda for years - maybe still does, and their own bikes are every bit as good as Hondas, but Vietnamese wary of anything not mainstream, and avoid them)Same story - ... Read More
Vietnamese language books by Mahja
Greetings everyone,Apart from learning Vietnamese online, North vs Central vs South, does anyone have any good books or textbooks that helped them on their journey to fluency?So far I've been reading Essential Vietnamese phrasebook and dictionary by ...
I’ve tried book learning Vietnamese without much success. I recommend children’s books if anything? Fahasa has excellent selection. My First 100 Words in Vietnamese is another one with flash cards. sorry cant remember author.The biggest ... Read More
Best way to transfer money and best bank in Vietnam by PatrickHaran
I am looking into my options of retiring in a few years and settling in Vietnam . I love the food and the culture and the weather and see it as a great base for exploring more of Asia . The main things that I am trying to find out is what is the ...
Addendum to above: I use BIDV bank but Global Etransfers seem faster to ACB accounts. 2 step verification is problematic with phone numbers but Bank of Montreal will send a code via its online banking App.Anyone looking for an email account trusted ... Read More
Best way to transfer money and best bank in Vietnam by PatrickHaran
I am looking into my options of retiring in a few years and settling in Vietnam . I love the food and the culture and the weather and see it as a great base for exploring more of Asia . The main things that I am trying to find out is what is the ...
I guess it depends where your home bank is, and how old you are?Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce used to have no fee senior (65) service charges and free international money transfers. Might have changed past few years?Currently though, Bank of ... Read More
eVisa is approved but Birth year is incorrect by xmpphelp
My eVisa for Traveling to vietnam is approved but by mistake i entered incorrect brith yearMismatch in Birth Year in VisaIn Visa - 02/07/1992In Passport - 02/07/1993 (Actual)Will this cause any issue while entering? Can they reject my entry to ...
Everything on your Visa must agree exactly with your passport Read More
PR card through marriage
I can’t find the link anymore, so if someone could list the procedure for getting a PR Card as a UK Citizen?thanks Read More
Newbie Questions by johnmccullough
Hi everyone,I have a few questions but was not sure the best way to go about it so I will ask here but if I need to be redirected let me know.With being married to a Vietnamese woman is it east enough to get a long stay visa?We plan to move to Rach ...
Yes, another option, however, depending on which country you are from? You may not want your government or any other agencies to know that you are living permanently elsewhere, for many legitimate legal, financial or philosophical reasons…? Read More
Newbie Questions by johnmccullough
Hi everyone,I have a few questions but was not sure the best way to go about it so I will ask here but if I need to be redirected let me know.With being married to a Vietnamese woman is it east enough to get a long stay visa?We plan to move to Rach ...
You’re eligible for a 5 year Visa exemption if you are married to a Vietnamese citizen.You will still need to exit Vietnam every 180 days to renew.Land prices and size vary greatly, but im guessing that amount should get you something in your ... Read More
Hoc Mon district -- livable or not? by ChoculaD
Is Hoc Mon the place to move to get clean air, green space, less crazy traffic, but not too distant from the center of HCM for trips to center maybe once a week? I see there are city buses that go there. I have to move soon and cleaner air is a ...
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ICAO line doesn't contain my full name by mtjlogins
Hi, Recently I applied for a Vietnam e-visa. I just got an email saying I have an "Incorrect full name (as in ICAO line)"Here is the name on my passport. My full name is HARRY JANE CAMARON SMITH. Here is how it is mentioned in the passport.Surname: ...
Hi there,in my experience dealing with many government agencies and banks or anywhere requirIng your signature or name, write it Exactly as it appears in your Passport. Read More
Moving to Vietnam with personal belongings by Kiteflyer
Hi,I have read some alarming messages here saying that used goods can't be imported. Surely there must be an exception for persons who are moving to the country because they are married with a Vietnamese woman. I am not leaving behind an address and ...
I’ve br many personal items plus special tecbician tools and meters - whatever would fit in a suitcase and never been questioned.The prices quoted by Fedex far exceeded the cost of return airfares, so if it fits in a suitcase and meets the ... Read More
Ha Long Bay by charmavietnam
Hi! We would like to visit UNESCO World Heritage Site, Ha Long Bay. Can anyone suggest very economical trip- transportation,accommodation, food, sightseeing,etc?
@ChrisFoxperhaps keep up with the times?its now illegal to smoke in almost every place where people gather indoors including bars, restaurants and Bida halls also consider that people litter out of habit of not having anywhere to dispose of it? It ... Read More
Connecting newbie together by emily2084
Hi all,Newbie on Expat community in Ho Chi Minh City? Don't know how to start?This topic is for newbieI'm Vietnamese, and living in HCMC, I would like to make friends with expats living in HCMC. We can organize a small meeting somewhere to connect ...
@emily2084hi Emilywhich district are you living in?I am in Thu Duc city. I’m not a newbie but can use some help in exchange for English. Have TEFL certification Read More