bkksaigon
American expat in Thailand
Forum posts
42
About me
American, Single
Speaks English
Registration: 06 November 2016
Transfer of business visa into new passport
Hi I have a one month business visa that I need to transfer form old to new passport. Can I do it at the immigration office at Nguyen Du? Or do I need to go to the airport? I have read here someone said that business visas can't be ... Read More
TRC Temporary Residence Card transfer to new passport? by bkksaigon
Hi I need to ask if the TRC can be transferred to a new passport please? I have one page left on my passport and a one month business VN visa. My employer offered to help get the TRC However I am confused if should : - a : Get the TRC with my ...
The only problem is my one month business visa expires April 24 right in the middle of the TRC process, and so what happens in that case? Also I think my work permit was made under true old passport. Will the company ask me to re do the WP under ... Read More
TRC Temporary Residence Card transfer to new passport? by bkksaigon
Hi I need to ask if the TRC can be transferred to a new passport please? I have one page left on my passport and a one month business VN visa. My employer offered to help get the TRC However I am confused if should : - a : Get the TRC with my ...
Hi, the only question I have is: Once I get the TRC why is it necessary to transfer the Visa to the new passport? I believe the TRC is an actual visa on its own and I won't have to make border runs anymore once I have it. Am I right? Read More
TRC Temporary Residence Card transfer to new passport? by bkksaigon
Hi I need to ask if the TRC can be transferred to a new passport please? I have one page left on my passport and a one month business VN visa. My employer offered to help get the TRC However I am confused if should : - a : Get the TRC with my ...
Thank you, What is AFAIK? Read More
TRC Temporary Residence Card transfer to new passport? by bkksaigon
Hi I need to ask if the TRC can be transferred to a new passport please? I have one page left on my passport and a one month business VN visa. My employer offered to help get the TRC However I am confused if should : - a : Get the TRC with my ...
Hi Thanks, since the TRC has a passport number on it, my question is If I do it with my current passport (3. Years to expiration and only one page left) can it be transferred to the new passport or do I have to redo it? Read More
TRC Temporary Residence Card transfer to new passport? by bkksaigon
Hi I need to ask if the TRC can be transferred to a new passport please? I have one page left on my passport and a one month business VN visa. My employer offered to help get the TRC However I am confused if should : - a : Get the TRC with my ...
My passport isn't expiring, it's just that I have one page left Read More
TRC Temporary Residence Card transfer to new passport? by bkksaigon
Hi I need to ask if the TRC can be transferred to a new passport please? I have one page left on my passport and a one month business VN visa. My employer offered to help get the TRC However I am confused if should : - a : Get the TRC with my ...
Sorry what do you mean? If the visa expires during the TRC process it will be invalid? My employer Said it will take only 10 days to get the TRC Read More
TRC Temporary Residence Card transfer to new passport? by bkksaigon
Hi I need to ask if the TRC can be transferred to a new passport please? I have one page left on my passport and a one month business VN visa. My employer offered to help get the TRC However I am confused if should : - a : Get the TRC with my ...
OK thanks So what happens to my current one month visa if I get a new passport? Should I get it transferred to the new passport or should i extend it? Read More
TRC Temporary Residence Card transfer to new passport?
Hi I need to ask if the TRC can be transferred to a new passport please? I have one page left on my passport and a one month business VN visa. My employer offered to help get the TRC However I am confused if should : - a : Get the TRC with my ... Read More
Best dating site to meet a good lady?
Hi I am planning to move to the PH this summer and I would like to give a try to online dating. I am asking this question because I am not familiar with all the dating sites out there. Can you please share what dating site can be more likely to ... Read More
Do foreigners get a smile in the PH? Unhappy in Vietnam
Hello, Im Tim, 45, living and teaching in Vietnam for 2 years. Even though people here where I live (Ho Chi Minh) are extremely polite, respectful and honest, I hardly get a smile from a lady anywhere I go. (Yes, I smile first and I have a ... Read More
What VISA if I want to stay long term in Vietnam by bkksaigon
Hello, I have been in Vietnam for 2 years and, since I like the place, I would like to stay here for a long time, I mean 10+ years; My one year business visa will expire in November and I wonder: what are my visa options if I want to stay here ...
Hi, Thanks for your reply, what do you mean "1-2 visas are not issued "?, An agency quoted $435 to extend for one year my business visa or $30 for a 3 months extension. I find $435 quite expensive, Read More
What VISA if I want to stay long term in Vietnam
Hello, I have been in Vietnam for 2 years and, since I like the place, I would like to stay here for a long time, I mean 10+ years; My one year business visa will expire in November and I wonder: what are my visa options if I want to stay here ... Read More
How to get a young lady in VN?
Hi, I just want to ask for advice from other expats here as I am sensing a lot of attitude from ladies that I try to approach at the shopping malls, shops; they seem to be very serious and avoiding making eye contact and I just have a feeling ... Read More
Corn removal, where can I go?
Hi I have a corn on my little toe that is painful and is causing me discomfort, It has been there for 6 months, I tried several treatments but the corn keeps rebuilding up and I want to just get rid of it for good. Can anyone recommend what is ... Read More
can someone pls help to translate this doc? by bkksaigon
Hi i got the results from hospital hapatite analysis but i cant understand what it says . Can pls someone help to translate HB sAg Am tinh (coi <1.0) ANTI HBS duonh tinh 56.04 (<10) iu/l total anti hbc. Duong tinh 0.009 ...
Thanks Last week i did not do any injection, only blood taken Today after i showed this results to the doctor, he said, " no need vaccin , your body produce vaccin, you can go. " I was under the impression that I need a vaccin shot ... Read More
can someone pls help to translate this doc?
Hi i got the results from hospital hapatite analysis but i cant understand what it says . Can pls someone help to translate HB sAg Am tinh (coi <1.0) ANTI HBS duonh tinh 56.04 (<10) iu/l total anti hbc. Duong tinh 0.009 ... Read More
Where to go for blood test and hepatite vaccin? by bkksaigon
Hi I am in HCMC and i want to do a blood test and get a vaccin for hepatite b,c Where is the best place to go in HCMC.? Thank you
Its been maybe 10yrs since i checked hepatite, i have no idea. I hope doctors know what they are doing. And i hope, of course i dont have it. Read More
Where to go for blood test and hepatite vaccin? by bkksaigon
Hi I am in HCMC and i want to do a blood test and get a vaccin for hepatite b,c Where is the best place to go in HCMC.? Thank you
Hi, I went there, Pasteur hospital at 252 Nam Ky Khoi - today at 6.50AM and within 30 min I was done. Nice, easy and cheap. The doctor checked on a blue sheet 3 boxes and sent me to the building across HBsAg - 80K AntiHBs - 90K Anti HBs - ... Read More
Where to go for blood test and hepatite vaccin? by bkksaigon
Hi I am in HCMC and i want to do a blood test and get a vaccin for hepatite b,c Where is the best place to go in HCMC.? Thank you
Hi the post you referred to is very helpful However ad i read #8 post i dont understand : He went to get a vaccin for hepatite b but got injected with two other vaccins with a strange name And after he got the vaccin he did a blood test? Isnt the ... Read More
Where to go for blood test and hepatite vaccin? by bkksaigon
Hi I am in HCMC and i want to do a blood test and get a vaccin for hepatite b,c Where is the best place to go in HCMC.? Thank you
wow blood test result in one hour? that 's quick. Read More
Where to go for blood test and hepatite vaccin? by bkksaigon
Hi I am in HCMC and i want to do a blood test and get a vaccin for hepatite b,c Where is the best place to go in HCMC.? Thank you
Hi, thank you so much. In ref to the vaccin, I understand that I will have to follow what the doctor say, however, I really want the hapatite b done; I heard in VN is a high risk country for hepatite b. thank you ))) Read More
Where to go for blood test and hepatite vaccin? by bkksaigon
Hi I am in HCMC and i want to do a blood test and get a vaccin for hepatite b,c Where is the best place to go in HCMC.? Thank you
Hi Pasteur , wait in the line, you mean i can just walk in without appointment? Will the results be in vietnamese or english? Read More
Where to go for blood test and hepatite vaccin? by bkksaigon
Hi I am in HCMC and i want to do a blood test and get a vaccin for hepatite b,c Where is the best place to go in HCMC.? Thank you
Oh... thanks, I will check that out Someone told me in FV it costs $50 only to talk to a doctor. How much a blood test would cost then?.. Read More
Where to go for blood test and hepatite vaccin? by bkksaigon
Hi I am in HCMC and i want to do a blood test and get a vaccin for hepatite b,c Where is the best place to go in HCMC.? Thank you
Thanks, I thought FV was in d1. Read More
Where to go for blood test and hepatite vaccin?
Hi I am in HCMC and i want to do a blood test and get a vaccin for hepatite b,c Where is the best place to go in HCMC.? Thank you Read More
"Stamp on a BA certificate" : what is it exactely? pls help is urgent by vietme
Hi, I am a teacher from ITaly and The hiring school asked me for the original BA certificate which I do not have, the original is in ITaly and its is in ITalian. I only have a good scanned copy. then they asked me if the copy I have has a ...
bazza sorry to hear about the stolen drives and lessons... yes you are smart, too smart for me as a matter of fact i still dont understand if: -dhl is a reliable service to have the original shipped over here -buy my way out, can you pls ... Read More
"Stamp on a BA certificate" : what is it exactely? pls help is urgent by vietme
Hi, I am a teacher from ITaly and The hiring school asked me for the original BA certificate which I do not have, the original is in ITaly and its is in ITalian. I only have a good scanned copy. then they asked me if the copy I have has a ...
thanks Bazza, yes sounds iffi but its not for the degree per se is about the department of labor denying the work permit. if they see a simple stamp on a copy will they likely deny the work permit? i read that americans they have it notarized AND ... Read More
"Stamp on a BA certificate" : what is it exactely? pls help is urgent by vietme
Hi, I am a teacher from ITaly and The hiring school asked me for the original BA certificate which I do not have, the original is in ITaly and its is in ITalian. I only have a good scanned copy. then they asked me if the copy I have has a ...
thanks Bazza well.. its not quite like that..the italian consulate said that without the original they need some sort of " power of attorney " and then to go to the vietnamese embassy in italy.. is it better to have the original sent ... Read More
"Stamp on a BA certificate" : what is it exactely? pls help is urgent by vietme
Hi, I am a teacher from ITaly and The hiring school asked me for the original BA certificate which I do not have, the original is in ITaly and its is in ITalian. I only have a good scanned copy. then they asked me if the copy I have has a ...
Thank you Bazza, the point is I am already in Vietnam and I only have a copy of my degree. Where do I need to go to get the copy of my degree certified? The Italian embassy? or can I go somewhere else? pls help as I am really confused and I need ... Read More
Work permit: what is the time processing and the risk?
thanks for your useless and pathetic reply. i know many ppl here work without a wp. so stop being a jerk and leave the post alone Read More
Work permit: what is the time processing and the risk?
Hi, My name is Rob, I have a teaching offer in Lohn Khan, Vietnam and I would like to know if I need a work permit to teach for like 6 months? The school offered me to sign a contract but I am skeptical about signing any contract. I prefer to ... Read More
Driving license for expat with no Business Visa or Residence card by bkksaigon
Hi, I read carefully the rules about driving a bike in VN and it looks like even if you already have a Driving license from your home country, you cant get it convert it if you dont have a business license or a residence card. So I would like to ...
Hi, if its legal and safe i am interested. I want to be covered and avoid any liability in VN. If, by mistake u hurt someone, or hurt yourself, what are you going to do: go in a VN jail? hell NO. Can I buy insurance with IDP? thank you Read More
Driving license for expat with no Business Visa or Residence card by bkksaigon
Hi, I read carefully the rules about driving a bike in VN and it looks like even if you already have a Driving license from your home country, you cant get it convert it if you dont have a business license or a residence card. So I would like to ...
thank you Wald0, Can you pls detail how it works with the international driving permit? You mean I can convert that into a 3 months VN license? Read More
Driving license for expat with no Business Visa or Residence card by bkksaigon
Hi, I read carefully the rules about driving a bike in VN and it looks like even if you already have a Driving license from your home country, you cant get it convert it if you dont have a business license or a residence card. So I would like to ...
thanks colinoescapee, ;) can i pls ask what is the blue card? on a practical level, how expats manage the risk when driving in VN? u think they comply? as far as i know to be covered u need the following: (1) personal medical insurance (2) third ... Read More
Driving license for expat with no Business Visa or Residence card
Hi, I read carefully the rules about driving a bike in VN and it looks like even if you already have a Driving license from your home country, you cant get it convert it if you dont have a business license or a residence card. So I would like to ... Read More