Vietnamkid
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Pay for quarantine now makes sense by SteinNebraska
https://tuoitrenews.vn/news/business/20200904/vietnam-plans-to-reopen-air-routes-to-6-intl-destinations-in-midseptember/56563.html Discussion of opening up air routes to non-citizens effective September 15.
Yes, I have heard of the quote function. Didn't realize you were the forum police. I hope it annoys you further that I am not going to use it. Perhaps, you should let go of your need to control what others do. Without using the quote ... Read More
Pay for quarantine now makes sense by SteinNebraska
https://tuoitrenews.vn/news/business/20200904/vietnam-plans-to-reopen-air-routes-to-6-intl-destinations-in-midseptember/56563.html Discussion of opening up air routes to non-citizens effective September 15.
The Vietnamese government doesn't care if you think their handling of Covid-19 is ridiculous. Your opinion is only important to you and not to them. No matter how highly you think of yourself and your opinion on the matter, the VN government ... Read More
Danang rental prices. by Canman62
I have recently seen some very reasonable prices for accomadation during the covid. It's understandable because of the low number of tourists and high number of rentals. Also great to see the Vietnamese working with the people and trying to fill ...
OB, Good wishes and good health to you and the people of Da Nang, Quang Nam, and Viet Nam. Looking forward to returning to Da Nang when it reopens to international travelers. Read More
Danang rental prices. by Canman62
I have recently seen some very reasonable prices for accomadation during the covid. It's understandable because of the low number of tourists and high number of rentals. Also great to see the Vietnamese working with the people and trying to fill ...
One case! OMG! Roll up the streets!Good thing that the Vietnamese rolled up the streets, eh? 15 cases of community transmission in 3 days. Seems like Vietnam is taking the right precautions. How's Nebraska doing? Read More
How to keep your things safe in an Airbnb or apartment by Vietnamkid
Hi, This may be naive or plain stupid, but I'm gonna ask anyways. :) I will be traveling with my laptop, camera, etc. I've always stayed at hotels in Vietnam and would leave my laptop with the receptionist when out. I am considering ...
Hi Tri, Since you are by your own account "Viet Kieu", I assume you will have a great leg up when acquiring safe and affordable accommodations here by virtue of your command of the Vietnamese language? In general, I feel safer in ... Read More
How to keep your things safe in an Airbnb or apartment by Vietnamkid
Hi, This may be naive or plain stupid, but I'm gonna ask anyways. :) I will be traveling with my laptop, camera, etc. I've always stayed at hotels in Vietnam and would leave my laptop with the receptionist when out. I am considering ...
At home, I know who has keys to my place. Myself and one other person. I don't know who has keys to an Airbnb. Furthermore, I can leave my place in the suburb of San Diego for months without problems. There are no bars on the ... Read More
How to keep your things safe in an Airbnb or apartment
Hi, This may be naive or plain stupid, but I'm gonna ask anyways. :) I will be traveling with my laptop, camera, etc. I've always stayed at hotels in Vietnam and would leave my laptop with the receptionist when out. I am considering ... Read More
Digital - Virtual Mailbox
Hi, Hope everyone is well. I am looking for a digital/virtual mailbox service to receive mail and scan mail in the US. This would be for a single person who receives about 20 pieces of mail a month. I live in San Diego, California. If you have ... Read More
Moving to Vietnam in July by JohnfromCanaf01
I moving to Vietnam in July from Canada. .do I need to only buy a one way plane ticket?
US citizen here. We are far from being an "honest" country about Covid-19. Florida is underreporting. Lots of states are ... Read More
US expat wanting to keep US phone number by Vietnamkid
Hi all, I hope to be moving to Vietnam soon. I would like to keep my US phone mobile number so I can continue to conduct online banking, insurance, etc. I am considering using Google Voice. Appreciate any advice you could give. Thank you.
Thank you everyone for your help. Hope all of you are enjoying life in Vietnam. Can't wait for VN borders to open up. Read More
US expat wanting to keep US phone number by Vietnamkid
Hi all, I hope to be moving to Vietnam soon. I would like to keep my US phone mobile number so I can continue to conduct online banking, insurance, etc. I am considering using Google Voice. Appreciate any advice you could give. Thank you.
Hi, Thank you for all your answers. I want to port and keep my current mobile phone number and do it in the cheapest way possible. I don't want to go through the trouble of changing my phone numbers with all the various banks, insurance, etc. ... Read More
US expat wanting to keep US phone number
Hi all, I hope to be moving to Vietnam soon. I would like to keep my US phone mobile number so I can continue to conduct online banking, insurance, etc. I am considering using Google Voice. Appreciate any advice you could give. Thank you. Read More
MacBook Screen Repair needed in Da Nang
Hi, I broke the screen on my 13 inch MacBook Pro (2015). How much does it cost to repair or replace the screen? Thank you for any recommendations in Da Nang. Read More
Nationality on my marriage certificate by Khainguyen745
My nationality on my marriage certificate is Vietnamese, I signed it before my naturalization. Now, my wife and I just welcomed a baby about two weeks ago. In order to apply for CRBA, I need to make him a Vietnamese Birth Certificate first. However, ...
No, putting Vietnamese will not affect your son's CRBA. Your US passport will prove your US citizenship for the CRBA. If you are afraid, then go get the affidavit the VN birth registrar wants. Read More
Nationality on my marriage certificate by Khainguyen745
My nationality on my marriage certificate is Vietnamese, I signed it before my naturalization. Now, my wife and I just welcomed a baby about two weeks ago. In order to apply for CRBA, I need to make him a Vietnamese Birth Certificate first. However, ...
Congratulations!!! You have Vietnamese and US citizenship. You are a dual citizen. You have two choices. 1) Write Vietnamese on the birth certificate, and then go to the US Consulate to file the CRBA and apply for his US passport. 2) Go to the ... Read More
Vietnamese Birth Certificate and Nationality for My Son by Khainguyen745
Hello everyone, My wife and I just welcomed a son about two weeks ago. It is time for us to make him a birth certificate but there are a few questions. My wife is Vietnamese, and I came from the US. Does my son鈥檚 nationality have to be ...
Under Vietnamese laws, you son will be a Vietnamese citizen. To confirm that you son is also a dual US citizen, you need to file for a CRBA and a US passport. Your son is a dual citizen of Vietnam and the US. Read More
Vietnamese Birth Certificate and Nationality for My Son by Khainguyen745
Hello everyone, My wife and I just welcomed a son about two weeks ago. It is time for us to make him a birth certificate but there are a few questions. My wife is Vietnamese, and I came from the US. Does my son鈥檚 nationality have to be ...
In order for Khai's son to be a US citizen, he must have been a US citizen prior to his child's birth and had lived in the US for at least 5 years prior to the birth. He does not need to have been a US citizen for all 5 years. He could ... Read More
Travel Insurance to US
Start here. https://www.nerdwallet.com/blog/insurance/travel-insurance/ Read More
Spousal Visa to the USA by mtgmike
Hello, I've been reading up on the process for getting my Vietnamese wife into the United States on a spousal visa. It looks to be quite time intensive with the processing and waiting, perhaps upwards of 1-2 years. Specifically, I'm a US ...
Oh god. DO NOT TRANSFER THE HOUSE TO YOURSELF. Have you considered the gift tax implications? Have you considered the Medicaid implications if the house is in your father's name? Furthermore, if you have only one house and it's your ... Read More
Mail frustrating by Ikoikoiko
I hope the cummunity can help.I want to marry and applied for my divorce certificate back in February. It was sent out express post which cost me 80$. After 1 month it was sent back to Canada because they couldn't find my address here in ...
My package included a phone number. VNPost did not call. Also, they denied having the letter. My cousin demanded they go look for it. They found it in the back of the post office. Good luck. Read More
Mail frustrating by Ikoikoiko
I hope the cummunity can help.I want to marry and applied for my divorce certificate back in February. It was sent out express post which cost me 80$. After 1 month it was sent back to Canada because they couldn't find my address here in ...
Do you have tracking on the package/letter? Try going to your local Vietnamese post office. I sent a US Priority Letter with tracking to my cousin in HCMC. VNPost marked it as undeliverable. My cousin had to retrieve it from VNPost. VNPost is ... Read More
Urgent Question regarding Vietnamese Citizenship by LeeQ
Hi all, I am in need of urgent advice regarding Vietnamese citizenship law. My parents had Vietnamese nationality and moved to Hong Kong in the late 1970s to immigrate to Europe. They told me they had to give back all the Vietnamese Docs and ...
Bwwaaaaaa!!!!!!!!!!!! Try reading the rest of the article. Read More
Urgent Question regarding Vietnamese Citizenship by LeeQ
Hi all, I am in need of urgent advice regarding Vietnamese citizenship law. My parents had Vietnamese nationality and moved to Hong Kong in the late 1970s to immigrate to Europe. They told me they had to give back all the Vietnamese Docs and ...
I know of a person with a tangentially related legal experience. Having arrived as a teen and never having bothered to obtain US citizenship, as an adult she was subject to deportation for a drug conviction. However she can't be deported as ... Read More
Urgent Question regarding Vietnamese Citizenship by LeeQ
Hi all, I am in need of urgent advice regarding Vietnamese citizenship law. My parents had Vietnamese nationality and moved to Hong Kong in the late 1970s to immigrate to Europe. They told me they had to give back all the Vietnamese Docs and ...
I probably should let his speak for himself but I had the distinct impression that the OP was primarily seeking UK citizenship. The prospect of Vietnamese citizenship may actually be an obstacle.LOL Your arrogance and ignorance speaks volumes. ... Read More
Urgent Question regarding Vietnamese Citizenship by LeeQ
Hi all, I am in need of urgent advice regarding Vietnamese citizenship law. My parents had Vietnamese nationality and moved to Hong Kong in the late 1970s to immigrate to Europe. They told me they had to give back all the Vietnamese Docs and ...
My apologies for going on about US citizenship when the OP is talking about UK but I could not let the prior statement to go unchallenged. The first part of your statement is patently untrue although your statement about future citizenship may be ... Read More
Opinion by chrisrobin
I have really liked living in the Ha Long area of Vietnam but the laws & regulations are getting to me. The government here apparently really doesn't seem to care about 'X-Pats' except the money we spend here. They seem to make ...
Vietnam has one of the fastest growing economy in the world. 2018 GDP was about $245 billions. Most of it from manufacturing, construction, mining, agriculture and tourism. Tourism is about 10% of the economy. About 15M international visitors ... Read More
Urgent Question regarding Vietnamese Citizenship by LeeQ
Hi all, I am in need of urgent advice regarding Vietnamese citizenship law. My parents had Vietnamese nationality and moved to Hong Kong in the late 1970s to immigrate to Europe. They told me they had to give back all the Vietnamese Docs and ...
The UK's POV that you are a Vietnamese citizen is not conclusive. They can treat you as a Vietnamese citizen if they like. It doesn't mean Vietnam has to accept that determination. You are not automatically a Vietnamese citizen. Only the ... Read More
Urgent Question regarding Vietnamese Citizenship by LeeQ
Hi all, I am in need of urgent advice regarding Vietnamese citizenship law. My parents had Vietnamese nationality and moved to Hong Kong in the late 1970s to immigrate to Europe. They told me they had to give back all the Vietnamese Docs and ...
I think the US does not allow dual citizenship. In fact new citizens take an oath to forswear other allegiance. However they effectively look the other way as many people maintain two or more passports. Maybe the UK is the same, technically ... Read More
Transfer funds from Vietnam by Willo209
Hi In the process of selling a property in Vietnam- my ex wife says her bank will not let her transfer funds from her bank to mine - how can a vn citizen send money overseas please?
There are services that will transfer the money for a 1-2% fee. You would be going outside of the legal banking system. ;-) Vietnamese are familiar with this. ;-) Read More
US Citizen marrying a Vietnamese in Que Son, Quang Nam by Vietnamkid
Hi, I have a US citizen friend who will be traveling to Vietnam to marry in Que Son, Quang Nam. He has been told that he needs a Certificate of Single Status from the US Consulate in HCMC, a Certificate of Good Mental Health in Tam Ky, and a ...
Hi, Thank you for your help. The link you provided is for the Affidavit of Single Status. I didn't see anything about the Certificate of No Marriage Record. Is there a particular form? Than you again. Read More
US Citizen marrying a Vietnamese in Que Son, Quang Nam by Vietnamkid
Hi, I have a US citizen friend who will be traveling to Vietnam to marry in Que Son, Quang Nam. He has been told that he needs a Certificate of Single Status from the US Consulate in HCMC, a Certificate of Good Mental Health in Tam Ky, and a ...
Thank you everyone for your help. The groom and bride are both in their 50s. Old school friends. He's Viet Kieu. She has been a widow for over 10 years and her two daughters are all grown up, married, and moved away. They met up again when ... Read More
US Citizen marrying a Vietnamese in Que Son, Quang Nam
Hi, I have a US citizen friend who will be traveling to Vietnam to marry in Que Son, Quang Nam. He has been told that he needs a Certificate of Single Status from the US Consulate in HCMC, a Certificate of Good Mental Health in Tam Ky, and a ... Read More
Viet Kieu attorney thinking about moving to Viet Nam
Hi Everyone, I'm an American Viet Kieu, and I want to move to Viet Nam for a few years. I am a licensed California attorney with a mien thi thuc. Do you think that I could find legal work in US immigration and US taxes to cover my living ... Read More
Need an AT&T iPhone 6 factory unlocking service in HCMC
Hi, I will be traveling to HCMC soon. Need to factory unlock my AT&T iPhone 6 plus as quickly as possible. Appreciate recommendations for a reliable and quick factory unlocking provider. If you can provide pricing, that would be ... Read More
Custody of my child with Vietnamese ex girlfiend by Tydus
All I am seeking some advice on how as an Australian expat not living in VN I gain custody of my child who is currently with his Vietnamese mother. I'll bullet point the valid details but over view is I thought everything was ok but a surprise ...
Hi, Sorry that your son is not being taken care of properly. I am Viet Kieu, and a US lawyer. I am not familiar with Vietnamese laws on child custody. There are numerous international parental kidnapping cases where dual citizen children, with ... Read More
Teaching - Retiring Australian Lawyer by damianellwood
I am presently visiting family who live in HCM City. While I am here I would like to make contact with some of the reputable agencies involved in hiring native english speakers for teaching roles. I would be grateful for any information forum ...
Hi Damien, I was looking through this blog and your post motivated me to sign up. I am a US lawyer, and I am also considering retirement in Vietnam one day. I have about a decade to plan my move. I am also a Viet Kieu. Please come back and ... Read More