TaurusTiger
Canadian looking for information about Vietnam
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Registration: 21 November 2015
Locking down a flat while still abroad by mmgassociates
Hi guys. I recently found a flat that I wanted through a rental agency on their facebook page. The page is [link moderated] They came back after a few days, everything agreed upon, and wrote up a contract for me that I got today. I offered to ...
Totally agree with previous comments however, you can book an apartment here in Vinhomes for same price or lower than hotel, and the property agent will show you whatever you want in your budget.With over 20,000 new and vacant properties, from ... Read More
traveller check by brianAFSER73
does anyone still use traveller check while overseas. do local viet bank honor them. just curious, rather than carrying cash, lest it stolen or lost.
Ah, thanks for clarification Read More
traveller check by brianAFSER73
does anyone still use traveller check while overseas. do local viet bank honor them. just curious, rather than carrying cash, lest it stolen or lost.
I鈥檝e often wondered this myself? I鈥檇 only use American Express if I did. Call Amex and ask them? I recommend getting a local bank account here - i easily got one as a tourist - rules change frequently here, so don鈥檛 know how ... Read More
Locking down a flat while still abroad by mmgassociates
Hi guys. I recently found a flat that I wanted through a rental agency on their facebook page. The page is [link moderated] They came back after a few days, everything agreed upon, and wrote up a contract for me that I got today. I offered to ...
Contact Vinhomes Grandpark leasing agents.look for Bridget or pm me for information.Highly recommended rental suites - daily, weekly, monthly, yearly.Yes, 1 month plus 1 month. standard practice here. you won find a greater place to live from ... Read More
certificate of good standing by srabonahm
Hello, I am from Cambodia. I worked as a doctor in Vietnam for 5 years. Now i plan to move to Singapore. I want to register there to work as a doctor. One of the paper i need that is certificate of current professional status or certificate of good ...
I鈥檓 guessing it鈥檚 like a Police Record check in Canada? The police run your ID through their data base to see if you have a criminal record and provide a printout at a nominal fee or free.Many employers requie this and will cover the ... Read More
Marriage in Vietnam by IamCharlie
I'm planning on marrying my Vietnamese fiance soon, and I was wondering what costs I'm looking at. I know people are going to charge whatever but I don't want to be completely ripped off. So if anyone can give me an idea of what the marriage ...
We had to see 6 different doctors. They counted fingers and toes. (can鈥檛 marry if one missing?) lolDifferent doctor for each exam.Looked in ears and mouth, counted teeth.Hearing test -聽 fianc茅e had to instruct me because no English ... Read More
Visa confusion by mmgassociates
Apologies if this has been talked about already, but I was doing some research on visas and found some contradicting information. My goal is to move to Vietnam to teach English. I understand that I need a working visa for this, but in order to apply ...
@Aidan in HCMC5 million will get you 1 bedroom or studio - high tech fingerprint access plus swimming pools, cheap secure motorcycle parking and 24 hr security,聽 and definitely inside ex-pat bubble -聽 too many new English schools to ... Read More
Moving to Vietnam with personal belongings by Kiteflyer
Hi,I have read some alarming messages here saying that used goods can't be imported. Surely there must be an exception for persons who are moving to the country because they are married with a Vietnamese woman. I am not leaving behind an address and ...
@devarj57do you know of a similar service in Canada? I have many books to ship and they don鈥檛 travel well in suitcases鈥� Read More
Visa confusion by mmgassociates
Apologies if this has been talked about already, but I was doing some research on visas and found some contradicting information. My goal is to move to Vietnam to teach English. I understand that I need a working visa for this, but in order to apply ...
@Aidan in HCMCtypically not well paid was probably misleading - I was referring to the fact that the hours of paid instruction can vary greatly and to my knowledge teachers aren't paid for holidays? of which there seems to be an extraordinary ... Read More
New Foreign English Teachers Requirements Decision 4159/QD-BGDDT by Aidan in HCMC
Aspiring English teachers to Vietnam, take note.As of Dec6th/2023, new regulations regarding foreigner's eligibility to teach English in Vietnam.Applies to native speakers (English language) with a college degree or higher, foreigners with a college ...
@Aidan in HCMCthe perils of not keeping up to date on regulations. I read only last week about English teacher language skills must be native speakers froma British Colony or countries listed which included Australia, New Zealand, Canada, USA, and ... Read More
Visa confusion by mmgassociates
Apologies if this has been talked about already, but I was doing some research on visas and found some contradicting information. My goal is to move to Vietnam to teach English. I understand that I need a working visa for this, but in order to apply ...
@Aidan in HCMCYes, some airlines rules, because if you are rejected by immigration officials it used to be that Airline had to take you back at their cost because technically you shouldn鈥檛 have a ticket without having proper papers or visa ... Read More
Visa confusion by mmgassociates
Apologies if this has been talked about already, but I was doing some research on visas and found some contradicting information. My goal is to move to Vietnam to teach English. I understand that I need a working visa for this, but in order to apply ...
You are missing the fact that most governments won鈥檛 admit non-citizens of their country without a return ticket or a ticket out to another country.You don鈥檛 mention which country you are or your nationality?Regardless, you need to read ... Read More
Moving to Vietnam with personal belongings by Kiteflyer
Hi,I have read some alarming messages here saying that used goods can't be imported. Surely there must be an exception for persons who are moving to the country because they are married with a Vietnamese woman. I am not leaving behind an address and ...
Air Tags are worth the expense to track luggage.i always travel economy class and unless changes are recent, International flights 2 free pieces fromNorth America at least. I use clothes to wrap breakables or just to cushion the contents. My ... Read More
I intend to arrive Ho Chi Minh City for one month TEFL course by godsontn
My name is Godson from Nigeria. I intend to arrive Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam for a one month TEFL course. I already bought a one way ticket but I was told I could be denied entry for not having a return ticket. So, I鈥檓 wondering if it鈥檚 ...
I聽 also doubt that anyone will hire you with a one month TEFL course and no experience teaching it?If you have Nigerian accented English, make that zero chance of teaching English and certainly not in a school.Most teaching jobs aren鈥檛 ... Read More
I intend to arrive Ho Chi Minh City for one month TEFL course by godsontn
My name is Godson from Nigeria. I intend to arrive Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam for a one month TEFL course. I already bought a one way ticket but I was told I could be denied entry for not having a return ticket. So, I鈥檓 wondering if it鈥檚 ...
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How can non native speakers get a teaching job in Vietnam by edward151819
It is pretty difficult for non native speakers like me who knows the nitty gritty of the job to get a teaching position in Vietnam. I don't know why this disparity exist. There should be a level playing ground for all job seekers and if proven that ...
Thanks for an explanation that i wasn鈥檛 aware of. I speak from experience rather than policies or rules. I also have been turned down for employment because of my accent. My degree is in Broadcast Journalism, which is very accent biased. My ... Read More
Teach English[B]duplicate by edward151819
How can I get a teaching job in Vietnam as a near native speaker from Nigeria.
If your English is spoken with any Nigerian accent, its not going to be easy.Pronunciation is more important than grammar or vocabulary. It鈥檚 no good to be able to know what obstetrics are, if you can鈥檛 pronounce it.its difficult enough ... Read More
How can non native speakers get a teaching job in Vietnam by edward151819
It is pretty difficult for non native speakers like me who knows the nitty gritty of the job to get a teaching position in Vietnam. I don't know why this disparity exist. There should be a level playing ground for all job seekers and if proven that ...
to be clear, Edward - this is not racism or culturism - it is a fact. Record your voice, then listen to BBC news, or CNN in American accents and see if you can hear the difference? If you sound just like them, then there is some other reason for not ... Read More
How can non native speakers get a teaching job in Vietnam by edward151819
It is pretty difficult for non native speakers like me who knows the nitty gritty of the job to get a teaching position in Vietnam. I don't know why this disparity exist. There should be a level playing ground for all job seekers and if proven that ...
@edward151819hi Edward,as a native speaker I have to respond by saying that non-native speakers generally have a strong native accent when they speak English.this makes it not only diifficult for Vietnamese to understnd and then they speak with an ... Read More
No smoking by TaurusTiger
How to post a photo of the government decree on smoking ban?
Thanks! wish i could find government posters to hand out鈥� if anyone knows of any, please post where available鈥�? Read More
No smoking by TaurusTiger
How to post a photo of the government decree on smoking ban?
@THIGVi doubt it will need enforcing. The places I鈥檝e shown the notice to, as well as the individuals smoking, have been very cooperative.Even smokers don鈥檛 really want to be breathing other people鈥檚 smoke, and the door to outside ... Read More
No smoking by TaurusTiger
How to post a photo of the government decree on smoking ban?
Thanks for assisistanceI keep the Vietnamese Government Poster in photo files to show restaurant/ Bar and Bida managers who arent aware of new regs.Most are very obliging.i鈥檝e even showed to smokers blowing in my face, and all have been ... Read More
No smoking by TaurusTiger
How to post a photo of the government decree on smoking ban?
https://lawnet.vn/thong-tin-phap-luat/en/tu-van-luat/what-are-the-requirements-for-a-non-smoking-location-under-the-law-in-vietnam-121036.html Read More
No smoking
How to post a photo of the government decree on smoking ban? Read More
New members of the Vietnam forum, introduce yourselves here - 2023
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Looking for a English teacher by Tny_
Hi,My wife is struggled in English, so we are looking for a native English speaker to help her improving.We are in HCM city, message us here (***) if you are interested.Thanks.
@Tny_what is her level of English now?I am TEFL certified but specialise in conversational pronunciation Read More
Wrong gender on VN visa ? by narcrepellant2525
I got wrong gender on VN visa, should I apply for new visa?
Get a Vietnam SIM card - cheap and more data than most can use - don鈥檛 have to rely on WiFi Read More
Wrong gender on VN visa ? by narcrepellant2525
I got wrong gender on VN visa, should I apply for new visa?
@narcrepellant2525definitely. even wrong initials will invalidate a visait must be 100% identical to your passport details Read More
did anybody run into this problem by GuestPoster16121
my wife and i went shopping at Lotte Vung Tau bought an item that was marked down but paid more so we returned it at the customer service and she yelled at my wife.too bad theres only one Lotte otherwise we would go somewhere else. actually we will ...
for less than $3 - let it go鈥rices are so cheap here even for us pensioners鈥his is Vietnam - far from perfect but I鈥檓 guessing most foreigners aren鈥檛 being forced to live here, and things are worse where they came from or ... Read More
did anybody run into this problem by GuestPoster16121
my wife and i went shopping at Lotte Vung Tau bought an item that was marked down but paid more so we returned it at the customer service and she yelled at my wife.too bad theres only one Lotte otherwise we would go somewhere else. actually we will ...
We never had problems there. Usually most helpful although item price adjustments aren鈥檛 the favourite job for employees. Vietnamese seldom return or complain about goods - not like the west. Many if not most stores don鈥檛 take returns. ... Read More
Spousal TRC Visa Renewal by john10168
I could not find any vaguely recent information about this in Search (which surprised me).The latest i heard was that issuing of renewals (and new?) visas has been decentralised back to town of Family Book, ie not always HCMC or Hanoi..I need to ...
thanks for your help. Of course i can google them, but that doesn鈥檛 help others whom are not as knowledgeable as you, and other members may be鈥� ? Yes, I do see many acronyms in my reading and lazily ignore them if they seem ... Read More
Deleted email with VN visa number and lost printout by narcrepellant2525
Want to exit country, would I have any problems?
@narcrepellant2525depending on email server check 鈥檃ll mail鈥檓any deleted emails can be retrieved Read More
Deleted confirmation number for my VN E-visa and lost printout by narcrepellant2525
Want to exit country and go to Cambodia and will come back in week or two, not U - turn on Moc Bai border crossing would I have any possible problems?
@narcrepellant2525i also need to leave vietnam to buy insurance Advice as well please Read More
Vietnam Visa Exemption for 25 Countries by OceanBeach92107
A list of the 25 countries (passport holders) that qualify for various lengths of Visa-free entry into Vietnam: This is not the same as a 5 year Visa Exemption Certificate - VEC (allowing 6 months permission to remain) or the 30 day visa-free entry ...
@OceanBeach92107Canada makes it extremely difficult for Vietnamese to just visit, let alone immigrate.Can鈥檛 fault Vietnam for not giving Canadians visa exemptions鈥anada has a huge labour shortage and crying out for immigrants, but ... Read More
Spousal TRC Visa Renewal by john10168
I could not find any vaguely recent information about this in Search (which surprised me).The latest i heard was that issuing of renewals (and new?) visas has been decentralised back to town of Family Book, ie not always HCMC or Hanoi..I need to ...
@john10168what does TRC mean?oh, and VEC and SIL ?oh - and I just found an atm? lower case so i don鈥檛 think it鈥檚 automated teller machine? Read More
Abbreviation and Acronym Use In Posts by TaurusTiger
A note to all respondents for all subjects, please don鈥檛 assume that all readers know the abbreviations and anagrams - take another 5 seconds and use the full wording
@Aidan in HCMi use Sai Gon and Ha Noi - typically mainly northerners prefer Ho Chi Minh City, whilst southerners use Sai Gon鈥� a bit of wartime references there, but dying out as memories of the American War fade鈥�? Read More
Abbreviation and Acronym Use In Posts by TaurusTiger
A note to all respondents for all subjects, please don鈥檛 assume that all readers know the abbreviations and anagrams - take another 5 seconds and use the full wording
@Aidan in HCMCyes of course you make valid points. Many issues are subjective, but surely improving one鈥檚 knowledge of English is invaluable. I would never suggest trying to remember the numerical sequence for WiFi, but wireless fidelity ... Read More
INTERESTING OR SCAREY PHOTOS OF BEASTIES TAKEN IN VIETNAM by goodolboy
Sure there must be some beauties https://1drv.ms/u/s!AmXxixmqskv0g80tQnnnRMHL2oi3_A?e=X6P11y
Humans are primates and biologically/physiologically identical to gorillas.Sixty percent of North Americans are clinically obese. Animals in nature generally don鈥檛 get fat or sick unless fed by humans.Fruit and vegetables are primates鈥� ... Read More
Abbreviation and Acronym Use In Posts by TaurusTiger
A note to all respondents for all subjects, please don鈥檛 assume that all readers know the abbreviations and anagrams - take another 5 seconds and use the full wording
@FredYes of course - how long before we don鈥檛 need dictionaries or the ability to speak?What next? the elimination of cursive writing?Most people鈥檚 printing is unreadable.New generation can鈥檛 tell the time on an analogue watch, or ... Read More
INTERESTING OR SCAREY PHOTOS OF BEASTIES TAKEN IN VIETNAM by goodolboy
Sure there must be some beauties https://1drv.ms/u/s!AmXxixmqskv0g80tQnnnRMHL2oi3_A?e=X6P11y
Yes, a typic scene - Vietnamese eat 6 million dogs a year鈥� Read More
INTERESTING OR SCAREY PHOTOS OF BEASTIES TAKEN IN VIETNAM by goodolboy
Sure there must be some beauties https://1drv.ms/u/s!AmXxixmqskv0g80tQnnnRMHL2oi3_A?e=X6P11y
@Aidan in HCMCit never ceases to amaze me of the hypocrisy of westerners when it comes to eating cats and dogs - (6 million dogs a year eaten in Vietnam)westerners quite happily tuck into pork chops - (pigs are more intelligent than dogs)veal ... Read More
INTERESTING OR SCAREY PHOTOS OF BEASTIES TAKEN IN VIETNAM by goodolboy
Sure there must be some beauties https://1drv.ms/u/s!AmXxixmqskv0g80tQnnnRMHL2oi3_A?e=X6P11y
@goodolboyyes, indeed. I totally agree but admire the Vietnamese for their non discrimination between which species they eat.Westerners are quick to condemn eating cats and dogs, but think nothing of eating pigs - which are smarter than dogs - ... Read More
Abbreviation and Acronym Use In Posts by TaurusTiger
A note to all respondents for all subjects, please don鈥檛 assume that all readers know the abbreviations and anagrams - take another 5 seconds and use the full wording
@TaurusTigeroops, typo鈥檚 is an abbreviation. I meant typographical errors - maybe oops is an abbreviation also? Read More
Abbreviation and Acronym Use In Posts by TaurusTiger
A note to all respondents for all subjects, please don鈥檛 assume that all readers know the abbreviations and anagrams - take another 5 seconds and use the full wording
@Aidan in HCMCyes, I meant acronyms.Should we downgrade the English language just because it鈥檚 part of the 鈥檆urrent vernacular鈥�?English speakers should be encouraging correct and full English especially in a foreign culture where ... Read More
Abbreviation and Acronym Use In Posts by TaurusTiger
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Visas To Enter Vietnam
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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 ...
My experience on most travel inspections and requirements depends entirely upon the person doing the said checking and asking? Although carrying the mandatory Covid travel insurance i was not once asked to show it鈥� Read More
Help getting Epilepsy medication in Vietnam by Noelwastaken
Hey everyone.I recently moved to Vietnam to teach English and I鈥檝e been here almost 3 months. I鈥檝e been staying in one of the Northern provinces and now I鈥檓 living in Hanoi (just over a week).when I moved here I could only bring 3 ...
I suggest that you look at going out of the country and Apply for LUMA insurance. At least visit their website and look at their coverage which does cover certain medications ordered by a physician.You cannot buy LUMA insurance within Vietnam, but ... Read More
Planning first visit to Vietnam - advice please by redgranite
Hi everyone.I'm planning a trip to Vietnam next June ('24) for around 3 weeks.It will be my first visit to Vietnam. I have a friend there who lives relatively close to Da Lat airport.My intention therefore will be to fly from London to Ho Chi Minh ...
I always recommend a travel agent. online is great if you have no problems - no so great solving issues that arise.Recommend checking LUMA insurance. I鈥檝e flown Aur China with no problems with the Airline, but security can be a bit over the ... Read More
Is the vietnamcupid dating site legit by HenryJo
I joined yesterday. Today, found my inbox swamped with messages 'from girls'. Have a slight suspicion that not all the messages may be legit. Perhaps, to temp me in to signing-up for the paid subscriptions? Can anyone using the paid ...
@OceanBeach92107 don鈥檛 be put off by having to buy coffee for two of them. its quite natural in Vietnamese culture to be shy and cautious, even if their English is good, besides, you might be a better match with the friend鈥� Read More
Is the vietnamcupid dating site legit by HenryJo
I joined yesterday. Today, found my inbox swamped with messages 'from girls'. Have a slight suspicion that not all the messages may be legit. Perhaps, to temp me in to signing-up for the paid subscriptions? Can anyone using the paid ...
@HenryJo its definitely legit. I鈥檝e met many women on VNC for over 10 years. made friends and partners.You have to know what you鈥檙e doing as on any dating site.Message first, then Video. If she won鈥檛 videochat, move on. Good ... Read More
Comprehensive Customs Exclusion List by tsshapiro
Could someone kindly point me in the direction of a comprehensive list of prohibited items by customs? I've tried searching in English and Vietnamese with no luck. Thanks in Advance!
@tsshapiro why would you want or need to import anything from the West?almost everything is available in Vietnam.Have you looked in the megamarts and megamalls, Saigon Square, Anam markets? Read More
Looking at moving to Vietnam need advice by garybolger93
Hello my name is Gary, i currently am looking at moving to Vietnam around Nha Trang area . but open to change. need information on rental costs ,transport,golf costs ETC. also any , need to know about Visa's....Gary
@garybolger93take a look at Vung Tau or Thu Duc city -search Grandpark Vinhomes depends what you鈥檙e looking for? Read More
Preexisting health insurance for people over 50? by Keith Hogg
Hi just moved to Ho Chi Minh. Is the any preexisting health insurance for people over 50 here?
Google LUMA Read More
Preexisting health insurance for people over 50? by Keith Hogg
Hi just moved to Ho Chi Minh. Is the any preexisting health insurance for people over 50 here?
@Keith Hoggtry LUMA Read More
How can I survive without a job in Vietnam? by Seth NRETIA ESSIEN
How can I survive without a job in Vietnam?I entered the country in August and started working in September. Unfortunately, I had a motor accident and broke my knee on my way to school on October 10. My company abandoned me. I had no money, no ...
It鈥檚 called insurance - don鈥檛 leave home without it鈥� Read More
VN wife moving from NZ to AUS and different name order on 2 key docs by kiw9
Hi,Together with my wife, who is Vietnamese, we are planning to move to Australia (or different country potentially) from New Zealand. I have a specific question. Perhaps you will be able to help me.My question is specifically about names. We got ...
@kiw9 In my 10 years experience with Vietnamese and other officialdom - go with whatever order is listed on Vietnamese passport.Hopefully her VN ID card is the same.You should have followed this order on your marriage certificate, drivers license ... Read More
Meeting places for British, Canadian & NZ expats in Vung Tau? by TaurusTiger
Where do British, Canadian, & NZ expats get together on a regular basis to meet in Vung Tau?
OK, I'll catch up with you in January before Tet... Read More
Meeting places for British, Canadian & NZ expats in Vung Tau? by TaurusTiger
Where do British, Canadian, & NZ expats get together on a regular basis to meet in Vung Tau?
Thanks, it makes it harder when one doesn't drink I guess? :) I'm bound to find someone to hang around with over cafe. Any popular Cafes come to mind? Read More
Meeting places for British, Canadian & NZ expats in Vung Tau?
Where do British, Canadian, & NZ expats get together on a regular basis to meet in Vung Tau? Read More