Greglb
American expat in Vietnam
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Lives in Nha Trang
Registration: 04 September 2013
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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 ...
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
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 ...
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
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 ...
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
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.
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
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. ...
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
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 ...
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
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 ...
I kept a USA address and file my taxes online. Easy. Read More
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 ...
Excellent advise. Many times it is what you don't say that is important. Read More
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 ...
I maintain a USA address and bank account. My Social Security is never a problem. Read More
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 ...
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
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 ...
Yes I agree .. tally ho !! Read More
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 ...
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
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 ...
That's right one of my life's ambitions is to get my post count up. Read More
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 ...
Dalat is beautiful. Relax and have fun. Just be patient and have a good sense of humor. Read More
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 ...
The type of visa you have does not matter when getting married in VN. I got married on a Tourist VISA. Read More