Sobie
Belgian looking for information about Vietnam
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Earthquakes In Vietnam? by OceanBeach92107
12 earthquakes in two days jolt Central Highlands ProvinceAfter the first tremor occurred at Kon Plong at around 2pm on Tuesday with a magnitude of 4.7, 11 more tremors were recorded with scales ranging from 2.5 to 2.9 magnitude.聽Although the ...
@OceanBeach92107 Yesterday an article in Vnexpress:"According to prior assessments, earthquakes in Kon Plong have been caused by water reservoirs" Read More
E-visa approval issue by toufas
Hi everyone,聽 I am already 3 months in Vietnam with two visa runs in Lao Bao. I applied for a 3rd time for new visa last Friday, got no reply within 3 working days as usual and after checking the immigration website, my application was not ...
@OceanBeach92107聽 ''Were you on a 30-day eVisa when you made the switch to TRC? "聽No was still on Tourist visa. I arrived with my wife and all the documents聽 early in the morning (0700) , it took a few聽 minutes聽 ( documents ... Read More
E-visa approval issue by toufas
Hi everyone,聽 I am already 3 months in Vietnam with two visa runs in Lao Bao. I applied for a 3rd time for new visa last Friday, got no reply within 3 working days as usual and after checking the immigration website, my application was not ...
@OceanBeach92107聽 "They say I'll need to personally go to Hanoi for that.""聽 聽 聽In HCM , my wife had to pick up聽 the passport with the TRC inside.聽 Read More
Russia flights by Guestposter822
Just wondering if Vietnam has banned all flights from Russia because of the war as I haven't seen a single Russian here in Nha Trang ?
And tougher rules for the foreign English teachers ! Read More
Won't be long till the tourists are back in Vietnam. by mikedylan2001
Looks like Vietnam will go the way of many other countries in the not too distant future. Fully vaccinated tourists to be allowed in after a seven day hotel quarantine. This measure will protect people from the disease as well as protect tourist ...
But do not forget the quarantine, two weeks, at your return! And what will happen if somebody on your flight is positive !!!! I'll already skip 2021 and partially 2022 for travelling outside VN. Read More
Electrolyte Replacer by Davet109
Does anyone know where I can get powdered electrolyte replacer in Saigon. Thanks Dave
Such an odd number, in both meanings of the word.Not really, number 12 is in the early morning for the hair of the dog that bit him :D Read More
Electrolyte Replacer by Davet109
Does anyone know where I can get powdered electrolyte replacer in Saigon. Thanks Dave
Daily use Oresol 245 ( box of 20 ~30.000 Vnd) at your local pharmacy. Long-running or high-intensity exercises check the sports store or LAZADA. Read More
Temporary Residence Card ??? What is it good for ???? by findvietnam
Hello Every Body I hope your guy is winning !!! my joke What are the rules , thoughts and reasons to get a Temporary Residence Card for Vietnam ???? Can you work ?? Health care options ?? More hassle less hassle ?? I am just asking , I am ...
Hi Honem, I did it in July by myself, around 185$ and it's easy to do it by yourself ( if you meet the conditions for obtaining the card of course) and it's 3 years valid. Read More
motorbike puncture repair with tyre plug kit by sanooku
A few days ago a small nail had become lodged in the back wheel of my motorbike. Air was escaping slowly. Took it to repair shop. He had several bikes to repair, so he said he couldn't repair it by taking wheel off completely that day, so come ...
Did it last week at a local repair shop and went afterwards for a check at the Honda garage, asked for an additional anti-puncture liquid (will do a tour in North-Vietnam for a month). They checked the tyre and told me it was ok, the liquid is an ... Read More
Amazing Coffee - delivery in Da Nang /// VN style + 100% Arabica by RCrash
Great coffee. Buy multiple bags and you can negotiate the price down to 150K per 450g bag. Direct from farm to Da Nang. Super high quality at better price /kg then any supermarket coffee. You can find it in any Moonmilk store, other stores, ...
Living in Pleiku and there are a lot of small farmers not using pesticides. My neighbour has a little farm ( between Pleiku and Dak Lak) not using pesticides and has also beehives located at farms not using pesticides. He brings me always coffee and ... Read More
Amazing Coffee - delivery in Da Nang /// VN style + 100% Arabica by RCrash
Great coffee. Buy multiple bags and you can negotiate the price down to 150K per 450g bag. Direct from farm to Da Nang. Super high quality at better price /kg then any supermarket coffee. You can find it in any Moonmilk store, other stores, ...
too expensive. Ridiculous! Can buy super quality at half price or even lower from local farmers. Honey coffee 80 K for 500gr at the local cafe. Read More
Does anyone know when to allow tourists to enter Vietnam thanks by Ollbest
Does anyone know when to allow tourists to enter Vietnam thanks
The figures for unemployment are a little bit flawed. There is an article (2014) -- google "Vietnam鈥檚 unemployment rate one of the lowest worldwide?" where they explain the figures. Cambodia and Laos have even a lower unemployment ... Read More
Why You Might Extend/Renew Tourist Visa Effective Before July 1st 2020 by OceanBeach92107
As almost everyone who wants to remain in Vietnam (on a tourist visa) understands by now, after July 1st 2020, any length of tourist visa extensions/renewals and new tourist visas will be limited by a 30 day "permission to ...
Ontheroad 57 maybe you're right but for me, it's a no-go, bought land with my girlfriend in Hoi An. I'll decide to put some cards in her hand but will keep the jokers. :D. The party will be after the construction of our house. I've ... Read More
Living in Vung Tau, Working in HCM by departed99
Hi Guys Having lived in HCM for a number of years i'm well overdue a move to a quieter, smaller town. I work 2-3 days a week in HCM so would need to be there for a maximum of 3 days a week. What's the feasibility of living in VT but ...
Certainly in the big cities. :D Read More
Taking a motorcycle by bus by KruChris
What, if the driver refuses? I have seen some do it, but they were always Vietnamese... My next destinations will be the Hoghlands. I heard, the bus from Hanoi will take 24 hours and to get there from HCMC will taske 13 hours. The train won't ...
BY train -- Stop in Quy Nhon and the rest by motorbike. But why don't you drive? From Hanoi, there are 2 options the fast one is via the coast and after the Hai Van Pas ( Danang) inland or route 2 via Nghe An following the Ho Chi Minh route, ... Read More
questions about living in vietnam by Wasp252
Hi Guys, I have decided after this cov 19 to move to live in vietnam. Love the country and the food( not the food) I have been reading a lot about vietnam and have questions if someone wants to help. 1) bank situation: i have been reading that you ...
yes, I know. But in Europe, it was a nogo . Read More
questions about living in vietnam by Wasp252
Hi Guys, I have decided after this cov 19 to move to live in vietnam. Love the country and the food( not the food) I have been reading a lot about vietnam and have questions if someone wants to help. 1) bank situation: i have been reading that you ...
I opened also a bank account with just my 3 months tourist visa, almost 4 years ago. Have the visa card but you can only use it in Vietnam. But it's handy, paying all those e-shops with the card it's no problem. Read More
i am opening a new three wheel bike businesses in vn by nickuscdds1
i am an expat from usa and love to live in vn. i am opening a three wheel bike business in saigon. since vn has alot of accidents, i think we need three wheeled bike to prevent falling off bike and hit the head. what u think, please give me some ...
Would you like to buy an electric Harley and no sound? I like the concept of electric cars or motorbikes but they should add some noise. Even if it's fake it's safer for everybody around you, they hear you coming and also the fun for the ... Read More
i am opening a new three wheel bike businesses in vn by nickuscdds1
i am an expat from usa and love to live in vn. i am opening a three wheel bike business in saigon. since vn has alot of accidents, i think we need three wheeled bike to prevent falling off bike and hit the head. what u think, please give me some ...
In Hoi An, there's a hotel at Cua Dai with sidecars to transport you. Could be fun! And they're well maintained. I could imagine doing a trip with friends around Hoi An, Da Nang. But, once you're passing a black smoke car, truck or bus ... Read More
Visa Renewal by fionamaluhia
Hi! I just moved here and my visa is about to expire (I ordered it over the summer when I thought I'd be coming here in November instead of January). I'm looking for a place to go in Vietnam where I can renew it without having to buy a bus ...
Yes. Why involving the embassy for sponsorship! Makes no sense, or :/ there's a shortage of a few buckets of $$$. Read More
Visa Renewal by fionamaluhia
Hi! I just moved here and my visa is about to expire (I ordered it over the summer when I thought I'd be coming here in November instead of January). I'm looking for a place to go in Vietnam where I can renew it without having to buy a bus ...
I do not understand you all. Why do you need a sponsor? I'm here , 4 years, on a tourist visa and I'll consider it as a personal failure ... the thought about a sponsor! Why are you here? Just a personal thing ! Today checked for an 3 ... Read More
How many motorcyclists do have insurance?
Yes, the yellow card. You can have it for 1 or 2 years and I think it's also connected with your motorbike. Read More
Visa Extension During COVID-19 Virus Crisis by OceanBeach92107
As has already been discussed in other threads, an in-country extension of a tourist or business visa might be the best option for some people at this time. BEWARE: If someone offers you information regarding a SIX MONTH "visa" extension, ...
Thank goodolboy . Girlfriend checked with an agency in HCM and she told me it was 355 for 3 months. Will wait and will go somewhere in April to check with the immigration office in Da Nang. Read More
Visa Extension During COVID-19 Virus Crisis by OceanBeach92107
As has already been discussed in other threads, an in-country extension of a tourist or business visa might be the best option for some people at this time. BEWARE: If someone offers you information regarding a SIX MONTH "visa" extension, ...
Thank you OceanBeach92107. Do you know what the price would be of a 3 months tourist visa ( non USA) extension ? Still 1 month to go, maybe the government will come up with something ! Thanks Read More
Road Trip by Jlgarbutt
Ok, so having never ridden a scooter before.. and having seen top gear do the four HCM to Ha Long trip.. How easy or risky would it be ? As I don't have a licence I would have to use a 50cc scooter ? Is it possible ? I have zero knowledge ...
My experience after almost 4 years and almost 100.000km. It's big fun. 75% of the Vietnamese have no clue about the traffic rules, priority, opposite direction, red light but not for everybody or they stop at the red light right side of the ... Read More
Cost of Living in Vietnam in 2020 by Lo茂c
Hi everyone, Every year, we invite expats who are living in Vietnam to share their experience and tell us more about the average price of products and services in their town, city or area, so that we can help future expats planning to settle in ...
Ok living in Pleiku, just at the border (6km from the centre ) not far away from the caldera lake (1 km) , airport (4 km), flower mountain (10km). But there is a problem, if you're a tourist and not on a business visa you can not stay. Let's ... Read More
Cost of Living in Vietnam in 2020 by Lo茂c
Hi everyone, Every year, we invite expats who are living in Vietnam to share their experience and tell us more about the average price of products and services in their town, city or area, so that we can help future expats planning to settle in ...
Went several times to Mang Den (lake, waterfalls). Nice place, but most of the hotels were closed. Was checking for a piece of land near the lake ( not so expensive ). If you go direction the eco village ( from Kontum to Quang Ngai) you'll find ... Read More
Cost of Living in Vietnam in 2020 by Lo茂c
Hi everyone, Every year, we invite expats who are living in Vietnam to share their experience and tell us more about the average price of products and services in their town, city or area, so that we can help future expats planning to settle in ...
Good morning everybody, I'm living almost 3 years in the Central Highlands of Vietnam. Costs are much lower than in HCM or Hanoi. Have lived 1 year in Hoi An, will return there next year to construct my house ( land bought with my girlfriend ... Read More
Travelling to Phu Quoc by greeneta
Hello, My friend (a turkish citizen) and I (a romanian) would like to travel from Ho Chi Minh City to Phu Quoc and then return to Ho Chi Minh City. We both have a one enty Vietnam visa. Does anybody know if this type of visa is ok or do we need a ...
No problem for Phu Quoc if you don't enter Cambodia . Options are by plane or ferry from Ha Tien or Rach Gia. Eddy Read More
Border Run From Hoi An or Da Nang by mojack
Wife and I planning retirement in Hoi An or Da Nang area. Both immigrants to U.S. (Philippines and N. Europe respectively) and are both U.S. citizens traveling on U.S. passports. We understand (and looking forward to) a border run every 90 days ...
Hi, 2 options Lao Bao .... check on the expat forum You need a Visa on arrival for Lao Bao, around 15$.... transport to the border ( possibility with van from Da Nang , around 1000000 Dong or your own transport motorbike, bus ). ... Read More
transfer of VN visa to new passport by jayrozzetti23
When you get a new passport from your embassy in Vietnam, is it necessary to go to the immigration department to have the current visa transferred to the new passport? Or, can you just take both your old and new passport to the airport/border and ...
Just the little exit stamp on my new passport at the airport of Saigon. Read More
transfer of VN visa to new passport by jayrozzetti23
When you get a new passport from your embassy in Vietnam, is it necessary to go to the immigration department to have the current visa transferred to the new passport? Or, can you just take both your old and new passport to the airport/border and ...
I tried to get the transfer on my new passport at the different offices in Hanoi and HCM. Finally after a check with Vietnam airlines, decided just to go at the airport and it was very simple. I was guided to the crew ( vip,..} exit and got an ... Read More
Can a single-entry visa be upgraded to a multi-entry visa?
Just go out and apply for a new VOA. Read More
Where's the beef? by Calbear
Anyone have any suggestions as to where is the best place to buy steaks and ground beef to cook at home? (good beef, probably imported?) Also anywhere you can buy hot dog and hamburger buns? Thanks!!
My local butcher in Veldhoven, Netherlands. 馃槀 Read More
A RESTAURANT ADVISE PLEASE by Nedd
I have some top level VIP customers, I want to invite them to dinner and looking for a really LUXURY and Very Good Looking Restaurant. But I don't want to waste budget in an EXTREME EXPENSIVE one also. I mean Expensive is okay, just don't ...
Sorry "academicdirector" but if I'm in Vietnam I want to taste the local food. I can eat a steak au poivre, brochette or a pizza everywhere in the world. Maybe THIGV is right about the suspicious behaviour of Nedd. 1 year living in ... Read More
A RESTAURANT ADVISE PLEASE by Nedd
I have some top level VIP customers, I want to invite them to dinner and looking for a really LUXURY and Very Good Looking Restaurant. But I don't want to waste budget in an EXTREME EXPENSIVE one also. I mean Expensive is okay, just don't ...
Maybe you can go to a typical local Vietnamese restaurant with fresh beer and terminate the evening in a top end bar with a nice view of the city. Should be less than 750.000d Read More