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Greglb

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American expat in Vietnam

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Lives in Nha Trang

Registration: 04 September 2013

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Greglb replied to a thread
9 years ago
Rumpole of the Bailey

Lawyer-HCM: Looking for competent lawyer to write a 'nasty' letter by Rumpole of the Bailey

Hi, Ho Chi Minh members. I'm looking for a Vietnamese lawyer, who speaks at least broken English, to write a 'nasty' 'lawyers letter' to shake up my landlord. And cheap (not too expensive). If you know of or have used such a ...

Greglb

don't waste your money. I am from America and was a paralegal. Your wasting your time and money. VN lawyer would gladly take your money but you will get nowhere. Count it up to experience and move on. Read More

Greglb replied to a thread
9 years ago
Rumpole of the Bailey

Lawyer-HCM: Looking for competent lawyer to write a 'nasty' letter by Rumpole of the Bailey

Hi, Ho Chi Minh members. I'm looking for a Vietnamese lawyer, who speaks at least broken English, to write a 'nasty' 'lawyers letter' to shake up my landlord. And cheap (not too expensive). If you know of or have used such a ...

Greglb

writing a nasty letter will do nothing .. next time make a contract that covers all these items .. As a foreigner you have little standing in VN. Do your homework next time and write a very detailed contract in English and Vietnemse. At least ... Read More

Greglb replied to a thread
9 years ago
Mark mac

New Immigration Laws by Mark mac

Hye all I am moving to Vietnam in the beginning of November. my employer told me that I can come there on a visit visa and then they can change my visit visa status to work permit over there.... i checked online and there is a new law that will be ...

Greglb

the new laws says if you enter VN on a tourist visa you cannot change it to a work visa. You have to leave and enter with a work visa. Read More

Greglb replied to a thread
9 years ago
ancientpathos

new motorbike question by ancientpathos

Is it easy to purchase a new bike in Saigon and then have it registered and plated in the wife hometown. She thinks we need to buy in her hometown. I am looking at a 250cc Blackster sold by Beneli.

Greglb

your supposed to have the bike registered ( plates and card) where you are rgistered. You are registered right? It would be easier to get a card and plate in your wife's name if you buy it in her home town. If you don't just transfer the ... Read More

Greglb replied to a thread
9 years ago
jacksamau

vietnam girlfriend by jacksamau

hi, I am wondering how to see my Vietnamese girlfriend. She works at a food place evenings. I often meet her after and during the day visit her sister on bike etc. So here is the question. I haven't even kissed her yet let alone anthing further. ...

Greglb

there is no law that says you can't "stay" with your girl friend. You will find that some more remote areas will give you a hard time about it. I have been married many years to a VN lady and still no PDA. I actually find that very ... Read More

Greglb replied to a thread
9 years ago
simon.1711

USD 2 dollar note by simon.1711

Hi guys, Just wanted to check with the Vietnamese in the forum. Is the USD 2 dollar note considered "lucky money" by Vietnamese? I heard it from a taxi driver the other day! One of my Vietnamese friends is getting married, and I'm ...

Greglb

Americans don't like the $2 bill. Don't really know why. We love the $1 .. LOL Maybe we can't count that high ! Many Vietnamese beleive $2 bill is lucky, especially 1976. Read More

Greglb replied to a thread
10 years ago
thuy4tien

Retire Expats filing yearly tax for the US. by thuy4tien

To those who are living in HCMC...and has been RETIRED (from the US work force): How do you file your yearly US tax (April 15) while living in Viet Nam? Are there any International Tax preparer living in HCMC? How much do they charge? My wife ...

Greglb

I kept a USA address and file my taxes online. Easy. Read More

Greglb replied to a thread
10 years ago
Jaitch

VietNam: A popular US retirement destination? by Jaitch

Alternet has an article on five popular destinations. For VietNam it says: The Good: VietNam is just emerging as an attractive place for Americans to retire after decades of negative associations. The low cost of living and beautiful countryside ...

Greglb

Excellent advise. Many times it is what you don't say that is important. Read More

Greglb replied to a thread
10 years ago
Jaitch

VietNam: A popular US retirement destination? by Jaitch

Alternet has an article on five popular destinations. For VietNam it says: The Good: VietNam is just emerging as an attractive place for Americans to retire after decades of negative associations. The low cost of living and beautiful countryside ...

Greglb

I maintain a USA address and bank account. My Social Security is never a problem. Read More

Greglb replied to a thread
10 years ago
Jaitch

VietNam: A popular US retirement destination? by Jaitch

Alternet has an article on five popular destinations. For VietNam it says: The Good: VietNam is just emerging as an attractive place for Americans to retire after decades of negative associations. The low cost of living and beautiful countryside ...

Greglb

I have a "marriage exception" visa. I have to renew it every 3 months, but is good for 5 years. The cost of renewal is $10. My wife just takes to the immigration office and renews it. Read More

Greglb replied to a thread
10 years ago
tixou

Canadian to marry my VN gf in vietnam but no canadian coming ? by tixou

Hi, I'm new here, I would like some advice. I have met my girlfriend last year in december and almost everything doing fine since. In fact we talk together over 20 to 30 hours per week since february and I met her this summer for 3 weeks and I ...

Greglb

Yes I agree .. tally ho !! Read More

Greglb replied to a thread
10 years ago
tixou

Canadian to marry my VN gf in vietnam but no canadian coming ? by tixou

Hi, I'm new here, I would like some advice. I have met my girlfriend last year in december and almost everything doing fine since. In fact we talk together over 20 to 30 hours per week since february and I met her this summer for 3 weeks and I ...

Greglb

Sir: Maybe you take advantage of your countries public health service. You are rambling and talking like a fool. People are only trying to help one another. I am not a bastard. I have proof of my birth and know my father. Maybe you should ... Read More

Greglb replied to a thread
10 years ago
mtgmike

Business Visa to Get Marriage License? by mtgmike

Hey all. I posted some questions about this a while back, but here is one thing I keep getting conflicting information on. Does it matter if my visa is business or tourist visa when I apply for a marriage license in Saigon? A few people have told ...

Greglb

That's right one of my life's ambitions is to get my post count up. Read More

Greglb replied to a thread
10 years ago
Jaitch

VietNam: A popular US retirement destination? by Jaitch

Alternet has an article on five popular destinations. For VietNam it says: The Good: VietNam is just emerging as an attractive place for Americans to retire after decades of negative associations. The low cost of living and beautiful countryside ...

Greglb

Dalat is beautiful. Relax and have fun. Just be patient and have a good sense of humor. Read More

Greglb replied to a thread
10 years ago
mtgmike

Business Visa to Get Marriage License? by mtgmike

Hey all. I posted some questions about this a while back, but here is one thing I keep getting conflicting information on. Does it matter if my visa is business or tourist visa when I apply for a marriage license in Saigon? A few people have told ...

Greglb

The type of visa you have does not matter when getting married in VN. I got married on a Tourist VISA. Read More