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phucarl

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Registration: 04 April 2013

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last year
GuestPoster98

Which documents required to buy real estate as Vietnamese? by GuestPoster98

I'm born and raised US citizen (English name) who is child of VN mother and US father. I'm thinking about becoming dual citizen in order to buy real estate in VN. I already have the 5 year VEC.Are all three of the following documents required to buy ...

phucarl

@Aidan in HCMCAt the time I bought the house I only had a VN passport no ID. I was a US citizen who applied for a VN passport because i was born in VN.. I don't have a family book. Yes I'm registered and live in the house. Read More

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last year
GuestPoster98

Which documents required to buy real estate as Vietnamese? by GuestPoster98

I'm born and raised US citizen (English name) who is child of VN mother and US father. I'm thinking about becoming dual citizen in order to buy real estate in VN. I already have the 5 year VEC.Are all three of the following documents required to buy ...

phucarl

I have first hand experience with this. I was able to buy a home in VN with just a VN passport. I received the red title for the home in my name. Read More

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last year
Stillwater71

Do you have a preferred US Bank & Vietnamese Bank? by Stillwater71

Hello! I will be retiring early from Public School (Educator/Counselor) in a couple of years and plan to move to Vietnam soon after and work as an English Teacher. I would like to set-up a Bank Account here in the US and in Vietnam that is ...

phucarl

If you're able to open a Wells fargo account in the US. WF bank has international transfer service, I have found it's the cheapest way to send USD to VN. They charge 8 usd to send up to 5000 usd to a bank in VN. You have to set it up in the US . ... Read More

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2 years ago
VinceVN

Vietnam passport cost - How much did you pay? by VinceVN

Approved for Vietnam passport from Vietnam Embassy in DC recently. Some observations - 1) The process was simple. I have original Vietnam birth certificate. 2) The official at DC Embassy was courteous and professional. Responded to email and text. ...

phucarl

THIGV wrote:The idea that you have to be in an existing family book sounds like a typical VN Catch-22. You need to be in a book so that you can buy land and have your own book. 1- Vietnamese citizens do not need to have a family book to buy ... Read More

phucarl replied to a thread
3 years ago
danrodri

Ministry of Health app So Suc Khoe dien tu: cant dowload app by danrodri

To show the yellow or green status for vaccination, we will need to download the app. Funny thing, It says in my phone (android, Redmi, with viet number, phone bought in Vietnam) "This item isnt available in your country". Anyone knows if ...

phucarl

got it. i created a new Google account and searched PC-Covid and found the app. fyi. i got the vaccine in the US. i recently arrived in VN and wanted the green cert. https://www.facebook.com/groups/811925302806878/permalink/823549408311134/ Read More

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3 years ago
danrodri

Ministry of Health app So Suc Khoe dien tu: cant dowload app by danrodri

To show the yellow or green status for vaccination, we will need to download the app. Funny thing, It says in my phone (android, Redmi, with viet number, phone bought in Vietnam) "This item isnt available in your country". Anyone knows if ...

phucarl

what is the apps name? i cant find it on Google play store. Read More

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3 years ago
DeanJohnson

14 days or 21 days quarantine? by DeanJohnson

I know that VN govt has made an official statement about changing 14 days to 21 days quarantine. However i still have some evidences from my friends that some ppl from UK just got into VN after Tet still only have to go through the quarantine in 14 ...

phucarl

thanks.. I'll call the consulate. Read More

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3 years ago
DeanJohnson

14 days or 21 days quarantine? by DeanJohnson

I know that VN govt has made an official statement about changing 14 days to 21 days quarantine. However i still have some evidences from my friends that some ppl from UK just got into VN after Tet still only have to go through the quarantine in 14 ...

phucarl

what about US citizens that also have VN passport? I see lots of flights on Google flights , I'm assuming these are not repriation flights. I would rather quarantine in the camps with local citizens. Read More

phucarl replied to a thread
4 years ago
GuestPoster298

New member, short stay in HCM by GuestPoster298

51 year old retired gemstone/antique jewellery appraiser. Sailed from Italy last year, now anchored off the Viet coast waiting for dry dock slot to have some work carried out, both engines serviced, hull cleaned/anti fouled and various upgrades to ...

phucarl

Are you taking passengers? Need Help with expenses. I rerire next month and have been dreaming about sailing for a few months out of the year. Read More

phucarl replied to a thread
11 years ago
sofimofi

Dual citizenship in Vietnam for a Viet Kieu? by sofimofi

Hello all, My parents were born and raised here but moved to Canada in the 70s. I was born in Canada. Is there any way I can apply for a dual citizenship in Vietnam? I have been living here for about 1.5 months and intend on living here for the ...

phucarl

Howie, Yeah, I was asking about finding an agent to do the dual citizenship. Bud, Yes, I'm serious, my dad is there and I visit him often. Lan, This is an interesting one, the first of its kind on me. Well... Where does it say you were born? ... Read More

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11 years ago
sofimofi

Dual citizenship in Vietnam for a Viet Kieu? by sofimofi

Hello all, My parents were born and raised here but moved to Canada in the 70s. I was born in Canada. Is there any way I can apply for a dual citizenship in Vietnam? I have been living here for about 1.5 months and intend on living here for the ...

phucarl

Nick or Howie, Can you give me a number for the agent you used to do this. I have a copy of my vn birth certificate, hope this is enough. I plan to retire in Vietnam in about 6 yrs. Carl Read More

phucarl replied to a thread
11 years ago
sofimofi

Dual citizenship in Vietnam for a Viet Kieu? by sofimofi

Hello all, My parents were born and raised here but moved to Canada in the 70s. I was born in Canada. Is there any way I can apply for a dual citizenship in Vietnam? I have been living here for about 1.5 months and intend on living here for the ...

phucarl

hi howie i will come to vn soon , i am trying to get my vn citizenship now, i should have it by september this year. i will go back vn to do some business.HI Nick, How are you going about doing this? What steps are you taking? Are you applying at ... Read More