Teach4fundotcom
American expat in Vietnam
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Lives in hcmc
Registration: 19 April 2016
Where to get Vietnam Visa Extention in HCMC by 726dbr
Hello, My visa expires at the end of October, I currently have a 3 month multiple entry tourist visa. I am from Canada. I would like to extend it for a minimum of 3 more months. I assume this is possible, Where do I go in HCMC to get this ...
I'm making another Moc BAi visa run next week. PM me if you wanna come along. Read More
Where can I find Tacos/Burritos tortillas in Ho Chi Minh City by Houstonrepresents
Hello, I am looking for a place to buy Tortillas to make Taco and Burrito for an upcoming potluck? anybody have any idea where can I find these? Best Regards,
Annan market in phu my hung I believe has some Read More
to meet new people in Hanoi- going out and partying :) by lucilledouchet
Hello! My name is Lucille, I'm 21 and it's been two weeks since I arrived in Hanoi. I am a student at the National School of Hanoi and French teacher at a high school. I wanted to know if there were places to meet among expatriates. I love ...
You want to be in Saigon if you are into the partying scene. Hanoi is the capital and everything shuts down around 10pm. Read More
Anyone up for a moc bai visa run
It's simple diy process but the government officials made it much longer than I wanted to. Be prepared to wait few hours to get things done unless you want to pay for the speedy service. Everyone in moc bai seems to think they are on your ... Read More
How would you rate the quality of life in Danang?
That isn't new. China owns all of Vietnam from ages ago. After claiming most of the South China Sea, the whole country of Vietnam will be next on their list of claims. Time to brush up on your Mandarin. Read More
Looking for partners for our start-up by Minhsang
I and my team are looking for 1 or 2 other partners for our latest project so called start up. To be more specific, we are planning to take part in a student start-up competition of US Embassy: 鈥淭he Ambassador鈥檚 Entrepreneurship ...
There's an organization called 'Score' in the U.S. You should reach out and find a mentor through them. I'm sure you get most out of them than most people on here. Read More
Moving to Ho Chi Minh City - Share your Move! by jesslaser
Hello Everyone, I know this is a pretty open ended question with a lot of directions it can go...but here goes: I am planning on moving from USA to Ho Chi Minh City next year. For those of you that have made this move (or similar) - what do you ...
there are plenty of free vpn service or apps out there. I use hexatech to watch xfinity and do my BOA banking. If you're looking for a place to stay, pm me. Read More
Tipping by Guestposter822
I'm just wondering if the Vietnamese tip when they go for their morning coffee ? sometimes I tip sometimes I don't. Usually I do when they come and fill up my iced tea, smile say hello. usually I don't if the waiter sits there looking at ...
I don't see how that is our problem. I mean if the restaurant owner decides to pay their employees pennies then who am I to disagree ? At the end of the day it isn't my duty to make sure they get proper pay. Blame it on the owner and not the ... Read More
Living with Vietnamese girlfriend....what problems may I encounter? by divedog49
I am thinking of living with my Vietnamese girlfriend for one year in the Hoi an area . I am American and she is a citizen of Vietnam. Will it be problematic to live together there ? I would appreciate any advice.
It would depend on your neighbors and local police ward. It's hard to say how acceptance they are to you two living together. If your neighborhood isn't new to seeing a westerner roaming the hood then I think it might be ok. You can always ... Read More
Anyone up for a moc bai visa run
Just did my Moc Bai visa run today. All in all it took about 7.5 hours and $100 for everything. After about 2 hours wait at the border and in between immigrations of both countries I finally got approved for another 3 months single entry tourist ... Read More
Ludicrous New immigration rule. Can only work for 1 employer with WP! by Thaiger
Im getting so much conflicting information here about this, but basically you can only work at one employer, no matter how few the hours. Ergo, most teachers will have to work illegally, quit Vietnam, all schools wont be able to legally hire anyone ...
This shouldn't be a surprise to anyone working and living in Vietnam. Read More
I am looking for some advice finding a good hairdresser in HCMC. by lornatobin222
:) Hi guys, I am originally from Ireland and have been living in Australia for the past ten years. I moved to HCMC in February and am just in love with it. The only thing I really miss about Sydney (apart from my friends) is my amazing ...
Phu Hanh Salon in district phu nhuan is a great place. You can ask for Hanh. She's great. Read More
Tipping by Guestposter822
I'm just wondering if the Vietnamese tip when they go for their morning coffee ? sometimes I tip sometimes I don't. Usually I do when they come and fill up my iced tea, smile say hello. usually I don't if the waiter sits there looking at ...
Don't need to tip unless you go to a western owned restaurant or coffee shop. It's not customary to tip in Vietnam. Whatever you choose to do is up to you. It's your money and if you feel they deserve a tip then do it. Just don't ... Read More
first time extending/renewing visa by Teach4fundotcom
Has anyone recently renewed their 3-month tourist visa (first time)? I was quoted $135 for a one month single entry. I asked for 3 month but the guy said it was no longer available? I'm skeptical of this. I am thinking about doing it on my own ...
Which bus did you take and where? Is bus 703 still around? Did a search on Google and someone said the bus moved to a different location and it's no longer near Ben Thanh market. Read More
first time extending/renewing visa by Teach4fundotcom
Has anyone recently renewed their 3-month tourist visa (first time)? I was quoted $135 for a one month single entry. I asked for 3 month but the guy said it was no longer available? I'm skeptical of this. I am thinking about doing it on my own ...
called that company (sunviet) and their rep told me they could only do 1 month extension at an exorbitant price ($185). I asked about 3 month single entry via Moc Bai and they told me they didn't provide that service. They do VOA if I entered ... Read More
Anyone up for a moc bai visa run
Looking to do a run on July 13. Let me know if anyone here wants to meet up for a run. PM me if you want to get together. Also, does anyone know of a place that does passport photos in district 1 near Nguyen trai? Read More
first time extending/renewing visa by Teach4fundotcom
Has anyone recently renewed their 3-month tourist visa (first time)? I was quoted $135 for a one month single entry. I asked for 3 month but the guy said it was no longer available? I'm skeptical of this. I am thinking about doing it on my own ...
extending is what I'm seeking..not renewal. Read More
first time extending/renewing visa
Has anyone recently renewed their 3-month tourist visa (first time)? I was quoted $135 for a one month single entry. I asked for 3 month but the guy said it was no longer available? I'm skeptical of this. I am thinking about doing it on my own ... Read More
fiance visa by Teach4fundotcom
Can someone shed some lights into this with your personal experience? How easy is the process and the length of time it takes to get it done? Thanks.
Guys, please stay on topic or don't post at all. I don't want to be rude but this thread is about people who want to sponsor their wives or husbands to come to the United States to get married or with the intent of getting married in 90 days ... Read More
fiance visa by Teach4fundotcom
Can someone shed some lights into this with your personal experience? How easy is the process and the length of time it takes to get it done? Thanks.
I'm asking for a personal take on this. The horse's mouth can't give me that. Read More
fiance visa by Teach4fundotcom
Can someone shed some lights into this with your personal experience? How easy is the process and the length of time it takes to get it done? Thanks.
My apology. I should have been a bit clearer on this. I meant the fiance visa for entering the U.S not Vietnam. Has anyone gone through this process? I need a personal account from a U.S national living here in Vietnam. Read More
fiance visa
Can someone shed some lights into this with your personal experience? How easy is the process and the length of time it takes to get it done? Thanks. Read More
Motorbike license......coffee $$ by Vagabondone
Long ago I heard there was a DL office in HCM that one could get an A1/A2 license thus way. As I recall the story there was a mechanic shop nearby that had a connection. Anyone know which DL office in HCM that offers such a "Service", or ...
Where do you guys go to get the road test or written test? Can someone do a write up for this? Read More