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Lives in Thiruvananthapuram

Speaks English, Vietnamese, Malayalam, Sanskrit, Hindi and Tamil

Registration: 17 April 2013

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Aidan in HCMC

Upon the passing of an expat's VN spouse...? by Aidan in HCMC

What rights or options exist, if any, which would permit the continued residence of the foreigner in Vietnam upon the death of his or her lawfully wed Vietnamese spouse?Under our sticky thread Vietnamese Family Law Act, we have ...Section 2. ...

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My question is: as a stepdaughter does she qualify to sponsor me so I can live out the rest of my days here if my wife passes away before me? -@KiteflyerThat's a BIG NO!!If you are married legally, wife/husband or children from that wedlock only can ... Read More

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visothsumtw

Where to find aquarium supplies in HCMC? by visothsumtw

I have been in HCMC for 1 month already & one of my hobbies is keeping tropical freshwater fish & maybe some other aquatic critters. Does anyone know of any shop or row of shops that sells aquarium supplies (fish tank, nets, fish food etc)? Your ...

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This thread is 10 years old but @SCUBABR53There is a small street full of what you need in Lưu Xuân Tín, Phường 10, Quận 5, HCMC.If you go before 7am, can see a temporary market in front of all shops selling ... Read More

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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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Immigration does not answer emails nor telephones.Now they don't want any foreigner to come and stay in Vietnam, I guess. Read More

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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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I went to collect an application for DT visa extension from 196 NTMK yesterday.The officer on the first desk and chair 1 shouted (barked) me when I asked an application!Government already printed and keeps there to provide for people who needed!But ... Read More

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Emerald Bay77554

Vietnemese birth certificate by Emerald Bay77554

Does anyone have any experience on getting a Vietnamese birth certificate issued with a Western name? Is this something that can be accomplished with “coffee $$”??

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@Aidan in HCMC Do we need to verify all rules and regulations to do these things? :DBy the way, are the officials strictly following the law?If go with the laws and regulations, they just smile and say, 'this is our office, we decide what to ... Read More

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Emerald Bay77554

Vietnemese birth certificate by Emerald Bay77554

Does anyone have any experience on getting a Vietnamese birth certificate issued with a Western name? Is this something that can be accomplished with “coffee $$”??

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If one of the spouses is Vietnamese and the other is a foreigner, first name can be a foreign name:Nguyen Ngoc EmilyNguyen Thi Minh JacksonPhan Van Elsa Read More

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Aidan in HCMC

Upon the passing of an expat's VN spouse...? by Aidan in HCMC

What rights or options exist, if any, which would permit the continued residence of the foreigner in Vietnam upon the death of his or her lawfully wed Vietnamese spouse?Under our sticky thread Vietnamese Family Law Act, we have ...Section 2. ...

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Agree with the Family Law.When your sponsor divorced/passed away, the VEC/TRC may use until it expires (hope nobody is going to cancel like WP/TRC). If you have kids in that wedlock and if they are majors, one of them can be your 'sponsor'. In that ... Read More

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Bill2014

Dating Vietnamese Girl by Bill2014

What are the cultural expectations for a foreigner dating a Vietnamese girl ? 

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@Bill2014**** Read More

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Mezz007

Are 3 year degrees not valid in Vietnam? by Mezz007

I've read everywhere that Vietnam requires a 4 year degree from whoever that holds a TEFL degree.If one has a 3 year degree, will they face problems when trying to land a job or be simply rejected?

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fuselimo1

does anyone can open a business in vietnam by fuselimo1

Hi , my question is : can anyone set up a business in vietnam being already here as tourist ? If yes , does it lead to get a business visa for longer than 1 month ?Sorry if this topic has ever be done.

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if you do that properly and legally you can qualify for a DT4 Visa, which is a one-year business Visa that cannot be converted into a TRC temporary resident card. DT4 visa starts from 6 months. Read More

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Mezz007

Are 3 year degrees not valid in Vietnam? by Mezz007

I've read everywhere that Vietnam requires a 4 year degree from whoever that holds a TEFL degree.If one has a 3 year degree, will they face problems when trying to land a job or be simply rejected?

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@Mezz007 I suggest you follow your first thread to ask related questions rather than creating multiple threads!As I messaged you in private, 3 years college degree in India is enough to apply for a work Permit as long as you obtained it from a ... Read More

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CHRISLANGTON

Spousal TRC. by CHRISLANGTON

My ‘TRC by Marriage’ expires soon. Wife and I have been collecting all the necessary documents. Unfortunately, the Agent that I’ve used previously has shut up shop. Does anyone know someone good? Yes, I can take myself off to ...

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In dependent TRC/VEC, local wife/husband/adult child is the 'sponsor'. One of the documents to apply for the TRC/VEC is the sponsorship application which should filled up correctly, sign and sealed by the head of Ward Police where the sponsor's ... Read More

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Mezz007

Getting a TEFl job with no degree (Non-native) by Mezz007

Hi there,I'm Mezz, a 20-year-old guy, who has always been fascinated about travelling. Since my childhood, I've been dreaming about traveling across the globe and writing novels. I have a high school degree -- that too through a distance learning ...

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@Mezz007 Get out of toxic people even if it is 'family' but do you have some savings to 'get out'?If so it's easy! Otherwise just obey your parents and complete the degree then get a minimum 120h authorized TEFL certificate which will give you ... Read More

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Guest7823

Married foreigner wants to buy condo by Guest7823

Hello, I'm an American citizen married to a Vietnamese citizen. I wish to buy a condominium in my name only as my wife already owns our home. Can I do this or does her name have to be on the property also

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@Jeff73 Like many Vietnamese friends remind us on social media when they angry - "This is our country"! Read More

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Guest7823

Married foreigner wants to buy condo by Guest7823

Hello, I'm an American citizen married to a Vietnamese citizen. I wish to buy a condominium in my name only as my wife already owns our home. Can I do this or does her name have to be on the property also

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@Jeff73 All foreigners are entitled to buy a commercial apartment (not residential which is meant for locals and the price is low) under their own name.In your case, you can buy under your name or your spouse's name or with joint name. However, ... Read More