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rogergarinmichaud

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Registration: 04 July 2024

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rogergarinmichaud replied to a thread
3 weeks ago
Aidan in HCMC

Visas To Enter Vietnam by Aidan in HCMC

***(IMPORTANT! Due to current covid measures, check with Vietnam Immigration Authority to confirm current availability and lengths of validity)***List of the Visas types from Vietnamese Immigration ...

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Thanks again Aidan in HCMC... we are going to visit Vietnam this year, first with a 90 days visa on our Australian passport (staying at Nha Trang for the duration) then fly to Thailand and stay at Pattaya for 2 months (60 days visa free but probably ... Read More

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2 months ago
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Retiree visa anytime soon ? by rogergarinmichaud

Hello dear friends on the expat forum !I heard a few months back that the Vietnamese government was planning to introduce a new "retiree visa".Have you heard similar stories and/or have you any valid information on the subject ?After spending 53 ...

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Hello dear friends on the expat forum ! I heard a few months back that the Vietnamese government was planning to introduce a new "retiree visa". Have you heard similar stories and/or have you any valid information on the subject ? After spending 53 ... Read More

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2 months ago

Retiree visa anytime soon ?

Hello dear friends on the expat forum !I heard a few months back that the Vietnamese government was planning to introduce a new "retiree visa".Have you heard similar stories and/or have you any valid information on the subject ?After spending 53 ... Read More

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4 months ago
Cheryl

Mobile phone plans in Vietnam by Cheryl

Hello everyone, Staying connected while living in Vietnam remains a priority for expats, especially when choosing a mobile operator or to understand the local specificities of mobile plans. Here some elements to consider: How to choose ...

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It's a no brainer to get a SIM card from the national carrier who owns and maintains the network in most Western countries . I had Mobifone SIM cards when I was a tourist in Vietnam but since I've been living and working in Nam I've used the ... Read More

rogergarinmichaud replied to a thread
5 months ago
Dannyroc3

Being in VN makes paying bills etc difficult. by Dannyroc3

It seems most websites I normally pay my bills block me when I click the link to pay.Right before I left I was greeted with a letter from the IRS, informing me that I owed them money but the websites there also blocked the page from opening.When I ...

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        @OceanBeach92107They sell a VPN service at, according to their site, 3K VND a day.        -@Aidan in HCMCIs that a good price ? Seems to me some yearly fees with ExpressVPN could turn out as ... Read More

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5 months ago
Dannyroc3

Being in VN makes paying bills etc difficult. by Dannyroc3

It seems most websites I normally pay my bills block me when I click the link to pay.Right before I left I was greeted with a letter from the IRS, informing me that I owed them money but the websites there also blocked the page from opening.When I ...

rogergarinmichaud

@OceanBeach92107 They sell a VPN service at, according to their site, 3K VND a day. -@Aidan in HCMCIs that a good price ? Seems to me some yearly fees with ExpressVPN could turn out as cheaper ? Read More

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6 months ago
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What do we have to know absolutely about Vung Tau ? by rogergarinmichaud

Hello forum members !I was thinking that may be expat forum members living at Vung Tau would like to share their experience of the city and to tell us what one must absolutely know about the city.Many thanks

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Thanks a lot mate ! Truly appreciate your input.I am looking at renting a 2 bedroom apartment with sea view at Goldsea. Any comment about it ? Read More

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6 months ago
SimCityAT

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

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@OceanBeach92107Good one ! We men should really understand that when we turn 40 we become "sugar daddy" to any young female LOLAnyway there are plenty of dating sites for over 40/50/60/70.... Read More

rogergarinmichaud created a thread
6 months ago

Teaching French at Vung Tau

Hello friends For many years (1990-2013) I taught French to adult Australians at both Alliance Française de Canberra and as a sole trader in Brisbane and Melbourne.Do you think there could be a need for an experienced 75 years old French ... Read More

rogergarinmichaud created a thread
6 months ago

What do we have to know absolutely about Vung Tau ?

Hello forum members !I was thinking that may be expat forum members living at Vung Tau would like to share their experience of the city and to tell us what one must absolutely know about the city.Many thanks Read More

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6 months ago

Renting short term (3/6 months per year)

Not sure if the Vung Tau forum is really active  so I am creating this new topicAt the moment I do not see myself living permanently in Vietnam (2 sons in Australia and one son and grand daughter in France) but would not mind staying at Vung ... Read More

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6 months ago
Julien

New members of the Vietnam forum, introduce yourselves here - 2024 by Julien

Hi all, Newbie on the Vietnam forum? Don't know how to start? This thread is for you ;) We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your expat story if you are already living in the country, or to tell us more on your ...

rogergarinmichaud

Not sure I created my intro to this forum so here it is:I am a 75 years old French born Australian with long historical links to Vietnam (was known as Indochine to my godfather uncle who worked at customs "douane" Haiphong between 1945 and 1954 who ... Read More

rogergarinmichaud replied to a thread
6 months ago
Julien

New members of the Vietnam forum, introduce yourselves here - 2024 by Julien

Hi all, Newbie on the Vietnam forum? Don't know how to start? This thread is for you ;) We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your expat story if you are already living in the country, or to tell us more on your ...

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@ltrinh well dear Itrinh you are not the only one, welcome to the club.75 years old Roger coming back to Vung Tau in August Read More

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6 months ago
rogergarinmichaud

Renting an apartment at Vung Tau by rogergarinmichaud

Good day forum members.Today we are going to visit an apartment for rent in Vung Tau. Never done that before so what is it that I should know before signing up to anything ?What is usually included in rent (electricity, internet connection, ...

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@nhi0768125Thanks a lot for your help. Indeed discussing terms with a landlord is always best to obtain good conditions in your lease especially when you know you have a good rating as a renter.I will have to learn about your city of residence, ... Read More

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6 months ago
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Renting an apartment at Vung Tau by rogergarinmichaud

Good day forum members.Today we are going to visit an apartment for rent in Vung Tau. Never done that before so what is it that I should know before signing up to anything ?What is usually included in rent (electricity, internet connection, ...

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@OceanBeach92107 thanks a lot that is truly helpful. The apartment we visited in the CSJ tower had a balcony opening on the construction site 2 meters from the balcony so of course we turned it down.Ms Le Thu from Vung Tau rental agency told us she ... Read More