Thai_FX
American expat in Thailand
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Kitchen Appliances by Chris NJ
Hello everyone, Does anyone know where I can get a kitchenaid or a meat grinder with sausage attachment? Also where I can get sausage casings? I have been wanting to make some good Italian sausage. Thanks in advance.
Hi all, On a different subject... Can anyone recommend a good kitchen cooking appliance store(s) in Saigon? I'm interested in finding an Instant Pot, the Instant Pot brand if possible in 8 Qt size. I think the IP brand will be difficult to ... Read More
Import or Gourmet supermarket by Normen
I am going to move to VT inapprox. 6 weeks from now, currently staying in HCMC. My wife is already concerned that she has to go to HCMC every 2 weeks in order to buy imported groceries or gourmet product like untreated nuts for baking, baking ...
Hi Johnross23, Great lead, found coconut oil and a whole lot more... Great store in VT. Read More
Import or Gourmet supermarket by Normen
I am going to move to VT inapprox. 6 weeks from now, currently staying in HCMC. My wife is already concerned that she has to go to HCMC every 2 weeks in order to buy imported groceries or gourmet product like untreated nuts for baking, baking ...
Hi Johnross23, Thank you for the information, I did bump into Q-Mart and it is quite helpful. I'll checkout the Linh Phuong market this afternoon. Open question... Coconut oil was widely available in Thailand, we have't seen any here in VT ... Read More
Import or Gourmet supermarket by Normen
I am going to move to VT inapprox. 6 weeks from now, currently staying in HCMC. My wife is already concerned that she has to go to HCMC every 2 weeks in order to buy imported groceries or gourmet product like untreated nuts for baking, baking ...
Hello posters, Are there any changes or updates to this thread? Are the two import markets mention still around, are there any new grocery import stores in VT? Thx鈥� Read More
Buy or rent motorbike? by sanooku
I'm planning to stay in Vung Tau for about 6 months. Is it best to buy or rent a motorbike? I've seen some blog posts saying we can easily buy a good bike for around 200-300 USD. Is this realistic? Also, because there is the hassle of ...
Much helpful info... Many thanks Read More
Buy or rent motorbike? by sanooku
I'm planning to stay in Vung Tau for about 6 months. Is it best to buy or rent a motorbike? I've seen some blog posts saying we can easily buy a good bike for around 200-300 USD. Is this realistic? Also, because there is the hassle of ...
Still hoofing it, but looks like only a 30 minute walk from back beach. Do you have any reco's for best sim card to get for VN with low cost data & calling plans? Thanks for their phone number, I was able to leave my cell even with a Thai ... Read More
Buy or rent motorbike? by sanooku
I'm planning to stay in Vung Tau for about 6 months. Is it best to buy or rent a motorbike? I've seen some blog posts saying we can easily buy a good bike for around 200-300 USD. Is this realistic? Also, because there is the hassle of ...
Hi colinoscappe This is an old street view taken on May 2014, does this look like the place? Here is a street view - https://goo.gl/maps/sAk6oPySfqj and a map view - https://goo.gl/maps/sAk6oPySfqj Thanks, Read More
Buy or rent motorbike? by sanooku
I'm planning to stay in Vung Tau for about 6 months. Is it best to buy or rent a motorbike? I've seen some blog posts saying we can easily buy a good bike for around 200-300 USD. Is this realistic? Also, because there is the hassle of ...
Hello colinoscappe & gobot, We just landed in VT today and I realize that this thread is 15 months old now. Is it still possible to rent a Honda wave in VT for 700,000 VND a month? If so, or not, can you please advise where are the best go to ... Read More
Visa鈥檚 with multiple entries??? by Thai_FX
I鈥檓 aware of the ever changing landscape with visas. We鈥檙e planning a move to Vung Tau and will most likely take a few trips back and forth from Thailand to Vietnam to move personal effects of no commercial value via the ...
Oh, okay got it... Thanks I didn't know that could be an issue. So are you saying that "legit" visa's that are multiple entry will be honored in all points of entry through out Vietnam? Read More
Visa鈥檚 with multiple entries??? by Thai_FX
I鈥檓 aware of the ever changing landscape with visas. We鈥檙e planning a move to Vung Tau and will most likely take a few trips back and forth from Thailand to Vietnam to move personal effects of no commercial value via the ...
Hi colinoscapee, No not the visa, it's the fee's for reentry that are unknown? If multiple entry is not followed and you are required to pay entry again.... What are the entry costs? Read More
Visa鈥檚 with multiple entries???
I鈥檓 aware of the ever changing landscape with visas. We鈥檙e planning a move to Vung Tau and will most likely take a few trips back and forth from Thailand to Vietnam to move personal effects of no commercial value via the ... Read More
Shipping Storage & Supplies? by Thai_FX
I found this storage and shipping business in Saigon. https://www.hcmstorage.com/ I didn鈥檛 find anything like it searching in Vung Tau. Anyone with feet on the ground know if there is any business like this in Vung Tau? Thank you any info.
Thank you for the information! I did email Saigon storage on Friday expressing my interests as gobot described. The company is so new that it is morphing in real time. They haven鈥檛 as yet posted their prices for the 5X5 or 10X10 storage ... Read More
Shipping Storage & Supplies?
I found this storage and shipping business in Saigon. https://www.hcmstorage.com/ I didn鈥檛 find anything like it searching in Vung Tau. Anyone with feet on the ground know if there is any business like this in Vung Tau? Thank you any info. Read More
Cost of living 2019 in Puerto Rico by Priscilla
Hello everyone, As we usually do each year, we invite you to share your experiences and tell us more about the average prices of products and services in your town/city/area, so that we have updated information regarding cost of living and ...
Thank you ReyP, Just starting my research and will post when I have other specific questions. Read More
Cost of living 2019 in Puerto Rico by Priscilla
Hello everyone, As we usually do each year, we invite you to share your experiences and tell us more about the average prices of products and services in your town/city/area, so that we have updated information regarding cost of living and ...
Numbeo is great, I think Priscilla's questions are more detailed to PR. I would appreciate learning form any locals there input on current prices. Read More
U.S. SSA and Veterans Benefits in Vietnam Update by OceanBeach92107
Vietnam has been ADDED by the Social Security Administration to the list of countries with a Direct Deposit agreement with the United States: ...
I found that SS in Manila will only address payment change requests via email if the following information is included; - Last Name: - First Name: - Middle Name: - Date of Birth: - Place of Birth: - Last four digits of ... Read More
Need help in import/export to/from Vietnam by Amy Nagaty
Hello I am Amy a business woman. I want to start a business in import/export between Egypt and Vietnam .I was to start with exporting Cheese products from Egypt to Vietnam.Since i lived for some time in Vietnam,saw the markets and found the cheese ...
Hello, Cheese aside, I thought this thread heading was the best suited for my question. Can anyone update me as to the latest 鈥渞ules鈥� for importing some personal goods into VN? Been planning a move (retirement) to VN and checking with ... Read More
U.S. SSA and Veterans Benefits in Vietnam Update by OceanBeach92107
Vietnam has been ADDED by the Social Security Administration to the list of countries with a Direct Deposit agreement with the United States: ...
Also note new holiday hours for phone support in Manila for the Xmas period. Effective December 3, 2018, the Social Security Administration (SSA) can be reached by calling 63-2-301-2000 extension 9) from 8:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m., on Tuesday and ... Read More
U.S. SSA and Veterans Benefits in Vietnam Update by OceanBeach92107
Vietnam has been ADDED by the Social Security Administration to the list of countries with a Direct Deposit agreement with the United States: ...
I contacted Manila SS about deposit in VN bank and one of the agents mentioned that it can be troublesome, I was surprised because so many on this forum have been doing it for quite a while and I hadn't read of many problems here in the VN ... Read More
Motorcycle Import by Territorian
G'day fellow Expats I'm thinking of importing a new bike to Vietnam from Australia when my Vietnamese wife and I move there later this year and I was wondering if anyone on this forum has had any experience with this sort of thing. I have ...
Hello FforestFach, Thank you for sharing your experience, it is beginning to look that way. I did contact a attorney in HCMC just to see what is involved, if anything at all. But finding a shipping company seems next to impossible, so I'm of ... Read More
Motorcycle Import by Territorian
G'day fellow Expats I'm thinking of importing a new bike to Vietnam from Australia when my Vietnamese wife and I move there later this year and I was wondering if anyone on this forum has had any experience with this sort of thing. I have ...
Hi Andy, I like your positive attitude, thank you. If I learn about how this ASEAN agreement could change things I will post the information for others to benifit. Read More
Motorcycle Import by Territorian
G'day fellow Expats I'm thinking of importing a new bike to Vietnam from Australia when my Vietnamese wife and I move there later this year and I was wondering if anyone on this forum has had any experience with this sort of thing. I have ...
I'm trying to locate current information on how the ASEAN agreement will be changing the import rules for motor scooters and motorcycles. I wished I bookmarked a site that mentioned in January 2019 that importing vehicles into Vietnam was ... Read More
U.S. SSA and Veterans Benefits in Vietnam Update by OceanBeach92107
Vietnam has been ADDED by the Social Security Administration to the list of countries with a Direct Deposit agreement with the United States: ...
Hi paulmsm, For sure expats living in VN can answer your question best, but for what it is worth鈥� I just contacted the Philippine SSA to inquire about transferring direct SSA despots to Thailand and switching electric deposits to VN. It ... Read More
U.S. SSA and Veterans Benefits in Vietnam Update by OceanBeach92107
Vietnam has been ADDED by the Social Security Administration to the list of countries with a Direct Deposit agreement with the United States: ...
HelloBeach92107, I was referencing other post in the forum, indeed it is dynamic. Because of the feisty nature of all the changes I decided to contacted an agent to get the latest and greatest immigration information. I would encourage other ... Read More
Any Updates on the newly passed 12 month tourist visa for US citizens by ChrisRug
My name is Chris. I've lived here with my wife and two children for almost a year now. I read all news VN, and read a few months ago that the VN govt was going to change the way tourist visa's were issued for Japan, AU and US. I then read ...
Thank you colinoscapee, Time to seek an agents guidance... Read More
Reliable Couriers - Hoi An to Da Lat
Ahh one suggestion begets a better solution. Now the posted question has a solution. Thanks for the valuable info. Read More
Reliable Couriers - Hoi An to Da Lat
For anyone else in such a need you could hire a driver from where you luggage is from your hotel and give a delivery address or another hotel to drop the luggage. Or now a days Grab or Uber might work too. Read More
Any Updates on the newly passed 12 month tourist visa for US citizens by ChrisRug
My name is Chris. I've lived here with my wife and two children for almost a year now. I read all news VN, and read a few months ago that the VN govt was going to change the way tourist visa's were issued for Japan, AU and US. I then read ...
Hi Colinoscapee, Right got that part. I was wondering how US expats with a 1 year visa we're doing border runs from Dalat? I read that you have the VEC and are not required to exit and can get the 180 day stamp. In Thailand it appears on ... Read More
Any Updates on the newly passed 12 month tourist visa for US citizens by ChrisRug
My name is Chris. I've lived here with my wife and two children for almost a year now. I read all news VN, and read a few months ago that the VN govt was going to change the way tourist visa's were issued for Japan, AU and US. I then read ...
Thanks for the info, here in Thailand the agents can fix almost anything. It is amazingly helpful at times. colinoscapee doesn鈥檛 sound like your border cross is as easy as it is for Wxx. What is the method most expats use when they have to do ... Read More
Any Updates on the newly passed 12 month tourist visa for US citizens by ChrisRug
My name is Chris. I've lived here with my wife and two children for almost a year now. I read all news VN, and read a few months ago that the VN govt was going to change the way tourist visa's were issued for Japan, AU and US. I then read ...
Hello VN Expats I have been hearing lately that you can pay a travel agent to get a 90 stamp in your passport, does anyone know if this is now possible and if so what the cost is? Thank you.. Read More
Visa extension by asthecrowflies
Hey guys, Does anyone know of a cheap method for visa extension in Dalat? Cheers! :)
Hi JohnD, Did you ever find a travel agent to extend your 1 year visa in Dalat, if so what did it cost? Thank you. Read More
U.S. SSA and Veterans Benefits in Vietnam Update by OceanBeach92107
Vietnam has been ADDED by the Social Security Administration to the list of countries with a Direct Deposit agreement with the United States: ...
Hello USA VN Expats. I鈥檓 trying to understand the need to report to a US consulate to receive SSA benefits. It appears that these various posts were all done before February 2018 when SSA allowed direct deposits into VN. Can anyone share the ... Read More
U.S. SSA and Veterans Benefits in Vietnam Update by OceanBeach92107
Vietnam has been ADDED by the Social Security Administration to the list of countries with a Direct Deposit agreement with the United States: ...
Hello OceanBeach92107 & Budman1 Thank you for this valuable info on the SSA & Vet benefits in VN, it was most helpful. Read More
any expats in da lat?? by pokerplayer
hello everyone, i am vietnamese canadian and have moved to da lat . it just occurred to me to ask if there are any ex-pats living in da lat?? perhaps we could meet and have a beer!!! have a nice day everyone
Okay thank you for the update! Read More
any expats in da lat?? by pokerplayer
hello everyone, i am vietnamese canadian and have moved to da lat . it just occurred to me to ask if there are any ex-pats living in da lat?? perhaps we could meet and have a beer!!! have a nice day everyone
Wow speedy info, much thanks probably going to going to move our trip to Dalat sooner then March. Read More
any expats in da lat?? by pokerplayer
hello everyone, i am vietnamese canadian and have moved to da lat . it just occurred to me to ask if there are any ex-pats living in da lat?? perhaps we could meet and have a beer!!! have a nice day everyone
Many thanks, appreciate the info! Read More
Vietnam visa on arrival by Koji Kajima
Hi all! I'm planning to go to VietNam by the end of next month. I'm looking for a company that making visa on arrival. A friend suggested me to try with Vietnam visa easy company (http://www.vietnamvisa-easy.com/). My question is: Anyone in ...
Hello VN Expat members, We are two US citizens trying to locate information about the workings of a long stay 1 year visa and the renewal process for retiring in VN. I鈥檝e been told that in VN a 1 year visa still requires a border crossing ... Read More
any expats in da lat?? by pokerplayer
hello everyone, i am vietnamese canadian and have moved to da lat . it just occurred to me to ask if there are any ex-pats living in da lat?? perhaps we could meet and have a beer!!! have a nice day everyone
Hello JohnD, I'm not a FaceBook user, but my wife has access. We tried looking up Bjorn Dalat and didn't have any success. Do you know of any other way to find out about the Friday 6:30 get togethers? Thx. Read More
Accommodation in Da Lat by Patrushka
I will be in Da Lat, Vietnam on the 21st May 2017, and will be looking for a 1 bedroom apartment to rent, in that city. I am looking for somewhere QUIET please. Where would I start looking please?
JohnD Lot's of international eateries here in CM, but we have really dropped down to one and our most favorite, Indian cuisine... And we have eaten at the one in Hoi An a few years ago and see that there is a branch in DL. Yummy. Read More
Accommodation in Da Lat by Patrushka
I will be in Da Lat, Vietnam on the 21st May 2017, and will be looking for a 1 bedroom apartment to rent, in that city. I am looking for somewhere QUIET please. Where would I start looking please?
JohnD 鈥淲estern style鈥� for us just means 鈥淜itchen鈥� would LOVE loads of countertop and storage cabinets and counters at Western height levels. Vagabondone More house could be okay, don鈥檛 use what you don鈥檛 ... Read More
Accommodation in Da Lat by Patrushka
I will be in Da Lat, Vietnam on the 21st May 2017, and will be looking for a 1 bedroom apartment to rent, in that city. I am looking for somewhere QUIET please. Where would I start looking please?
Thanks Vagabondone, Helpful information, I had read that houses can be on the bigger size, not really needed for the two of us but Western style is what we would prefer. Read More
Accommodation in Da Lat by Patrushka
I will be in Da Lat, Vietnam on the 21st May 2017, and will be looking for a 1 bedroom apartment to rent, in that city. I am looking for somewhere QUIET please. Where would I start looking please?
Hi JohnD, Thanks for the speedy reply! Just tire kicking to get a sense of the size and prices for places. I read in IL magazine in a 2015 article that a nice apartment can be found for $300.00 USD. I did read your previous posts on the Asian ... Read More
Accommodation in Da Lat by Patrushka
I will be in Da Lat, Vietnam on the 21st May 2017, and will be looking for a 1 bedroom apartment to rent, in that city. I am looking for somewhere QUIET please. Where would I start looking please?
Hello epsacori, We鈥檒l be coming to DL I鈥檓 March 2019 to look at places to rent. I looked at the recommended site on this thread 鈥楤atdongsan鈥� and didn鈥檛 have much success with it. Have you landed in DL yet, or found a ... Read More