FforestFach
Welsh looking for information about Vietnam
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About me
Welsh, Married
Lives in Huyen Ph煤 Quoc, Kien Giang
Speaks English
Registration: 12 November 2016
Vietnam Evisa by jgough115
Hello Aiden,I am having trouble getting the government e visa site to accept payment. Having read the thread I see that some other people have had the same problem. I am considering using an evisa agent but have heard that some of them are scams. ...
Last week at Moc Bai my evisa was also not scrutinised and I was stamped for 15 days only. Good job I checked the stamp and immediately saw this before leaving the desk. There was a very unhappy face when I pointed out my evisa was for 30 days but ... Read More
WARNING re: Vietnam eVisa & T岷縯 2023 by OceanBeach92107
The Vietnam Ministry of Home Affairs has agreed to a proposal for a seven-day Tet (Lunar New Year) holiday in 2023 by the Ministry of Labour, Invalids and Social Affairs (MOLISA)Under the plan, officials, civil servants and workers of public ...
@OceanBeach92107 Many thanks for this practical advice. Much appreciated! Read More
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 ...
@Aidan in HCMC I never got as far as entering credit card details, there was never a successful link to Vietcom Bank to attempt an actual payment, until finally on Friday the link worked after five days of trying and receiving 17 "Application ... Read More
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 ...
@FforestFach Last Friday October 28, the 5th consecutive day of applying for an evisa and the 17th time of receiving an "Application Successful" notice and a registration code, finally the payment link to Vietcom Bank for payment worked; the visa ... Read More
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 ...
@pogiwayne Thanks, I did try that with Opera (I think that is a VPN) but the same result, the application is "successful", I receive a registration code, try to pay but there is no connection to the VietCom Bank payment site. I've given up for now, ... Read More
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 ...
@Aidan in HCMC Thanks for your advice. Yes, I have followed the process as you advise, starting where you indicate, and today I have also tried the links that Ocean Beach provided - all to no avail. I have today made another four successful ... Read More
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 ...
I've been using the official (?) "National Web Portal on Immigration" site - https://evisa.xuatnhapcanh.gov.vn/khai-thi-thuc-dien-tu/cap-thi-thuc-dien-tuEvery time (eight times now over three days, eight different registration codes) I receive the ... Read More
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 ...
@Aidan in HCMC It's not so easy! I have been trying for two days and always get to the payment part and a link to Vietcombank for payment which seems to be blocked no matter which browser I use on my laptop (Google Chrome, Microsoft Edge, Firefox). ... Read More
Vietnam Reopening for Tourists, With Conditions by OceanBeach92107
The three phase plan for allowing tourists from certain countries to enter Vietnam is now becoming clearer. Tourists will be highly restricted to one of the 5 locales and designated hotels, restaurants and specific activities of their tour ...
@SteinNebraska聽I also arrived Tuesday trouble-free for a 15-day 鈥渧isa free鈥� entry, UK passport, without any vaccination certificate checks anywhere (travelled via Dubai), I just had to present at TSN immigration the departing ticket ... Read More
Please take this seven question English quiz for me by SteinNebraska
My wife's daughter was doing an online quiz for her Vietnamese school English class. She had some questions that she was unsure of and I helped her with some answers. After the quiz she got 70% right. After the quiz it shows the questions ...
"I'm fine thank you, and you?" is common/standard in South African English Read More
Running shoes stores by MathewP
Hi everyone, Does anyone train running regularly? I am looking for a store where I can buy running shoes. Mine are reaching the limit of use and I need to find a store where people understand the concept of supination and pronation. So far, ...
There are specialised Asics and Adidas stores in one of the HCMC downtown malls, Takeshimya or Saigon Centre, one of those, can't remember which. Both carry a range of these brands' running shoes but I can't comment on the product ... Read More
Expat presence in Quy Nhon by QuidProQuo
How鈥檚 the expat population in this city? Anyone here currently beating out in this neck of the woods?
Some expats used to have (maybe they still do?) an informal walk once or twice a week in the hills around about, I think the people at Quy Nhon Sports Bar may have more up to date information. I wouldn't hold your breath about any wildlife ... Read More
Bridge Club? by Piphoop
Hello My husband and I are hoping to spend an extended period in Vietnam next year. We are hoping to find some bridge clubs/groups so we can enjoy one of our favourite activities. Can anyone help with information? Many thanks - will greatly ...
I asked a similar question about three years ago for HCMC and got zero response. Since then I've not found any bridge club whatsoever in VN. I hope I'm wrong and there is one out there somewhere! It could be expats do not play bridge in VN ... Read More
Getting new visa before old visa expires by Greg309
My multi-entry VN visa expires in about 1 week. I鈥檓 not in VN now. I want to enter VN again, but want to stay 30 days, so I need a new visa. I think I will try the evisa. Has anyone experienced issues with getting a new VN visa before the ...
No problem whatsoever, done it myself several times. Read More
Visa run by goldenbrown
Hi, If i do a border bounce to cambodia the day my buisness visa is due to expire can i come back in on a 15 day stamp at the border or do you only get the 15 day visa if you fly in,i don't need to extend my visa any longer as i'm leaving ...
Should make no difference if it's weekend or mid-week. Read More
Visa run by goldenbrown
Hi, If i do a border bounce to cambodia the day my buisness visa is due to expire can i come back in on a 15 day stamp at the border or do you only get the 15 day visa if you fly in,i don't need to extend my visa any longer as i'm leaving ...
I asked a similar question earlier this year, if leaving at the end of a valid visa the 15-day visa-free re-entry IS permissible, and you can re-enter at a land border or air border. You MUST have and present a departing air ticket within the 15 day ... Read More
Housing phu quoc
Look at the Facebook site Phu Quoc Expats or some such like, plenty of places to rent on there. If you wander around Ong Lang you will find decent one-bedroom accommodation within your price range, more likely at the $350 end than $250 though. Read More
Phu Quoc island Pollution Alert ! by sambasp
Viet Nam News Environment Solutions needed to save D瓢啤ng 膼么ng River and keep Ph煤 Qu峄慶 clean Update: May, 10/2019 [b]Garbage, wastewater and scum oil discharged from fishing vessels have turned the river water black ...
Ong Lang beach, one of the last "open/unprivatised" beaches, is carpeted with trash and the sea is chock-a-block with trash following the return of the monsoon. Read More
Vietnam Railway by felicia.kate
Hi there! I work with Discovery Channel Canada's Mighty Trains. Is anyone here an english speaking expert about trains in vietnam? Or is there someone you can recommend? Thank you! felicia
The Man in Seat 61 has excellent information, everything you need. I use the sleeper trains a lot, overnight sleepers in soft seat 4-berth, and much prefer them to flying within Vietnam, highly recommended. OceanBeach above describes the experience ... Read More
VIETNAM HAS ENFORCED VISA EXEMPTION POLICY FOR CITIZENS FROM 5 WESTERN by jenny vo
Vietnam government has enforced the 46th Resolution/NQ-CP to give out visa exemption policy for citizens from 5 countries: Kingdom of Great Britain, Republic of France, Federal Republic of Germany, Kingdom of Spain and Republic of Italy, when they ...
Re "any types of travelling purposes" - does this mean it's acceptable to enter by land (with a departing flight ticket within 15 days) and departing by air? Thanks. Read More
I was told I should consider visiting Vietnam by OkSmitty
Hello All, My name is Smitty and I live in Oklahoma City. I am a 60 year old professional African-American male, retired Army veteran, and will soon retire from federal civil service (in about 2O months). I am single and enjoy riding my ...
I've been doing much the same the past five years as you plan to do - Vietnam, Cambodia, Thailand, Laos, Myanmar, Malaysia; no major problems or issues anywhere. I rent bikes as I go. There are some reputable motorcycle rental companies in 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 ...
I tried to do the same as you two years ago and gave up. All the advice received from various sites was, generally speaking, "it's cheaper to sell the bike in Thailand and buy again in Vietnam." Also, I couldn't find any ... Read More
POSTAL DELIVERY SYSTEMH by adinemoolman67
I would like to mail a parcel (small) with sweets, biltong, magazines etc from South Africa to OSC Apartments Vung Tau. Any suggestions?
I had a small parcel containing papers, keys, various other miscellaneous items sent to me from Switzerland last year by FedEx, it took three weeks to process paperwork I had to complete for FedEx Vietnam itemising and declaring the contents as ... Read More
Scooter on Phu Quoc by chrisc7753759
Hello, I will be moving to Phu Quoc from the USA and I'll need to purchase a new scooter and helmet. Can I purchase on Phu Quoc or do I need to purchase on the mainland and bring to Phu Quoc on the ferry?
There are Yamaha and Honda dealerships on Phu Quoc selling new vehicles. There are several second dealers here but the word is these are often "copies" or repaired wrecks. Helmets I don't know, proper full face helmets are probably not ... Read More
Expat presence in Quy Nhon by QuidProQuo
How鈥檚 the expat population in this city? Anyone here currently beating out in this neck of the woods?
There's an Ex-Pat Quy Nhon site on Facebook which seems quite active Read More
Expat presence in Quy Nhon by QuidProQuo
How鈥檚 the expat population in this city? Anyone here currently beating out in this neck of the woods?
Mark, I have a specific question please - given the close proximity of the mountains are there any good (3-4 hour, 10-15km) hiking trails in these mountains? Regards, FforestFach Read More
TRAVEL OR MEDICAL INSURANCE by TravelBug61
Hi I am hoping to be in Vietnam mid to end of August 2018. I will be training and then looking for work; so will initially be there for approximately 3 months maybe longer depending on how things work out. I have been looking at the above ...
Pay careful attention to the fine print - many/most travel insurance polices do NOT cover you if you do NOT have a return ticket, or travel by land/sea, to your home starting point. Be careful, they tend to be very evasive when you ask them this ... Read More
Any expat in Phu Quoc? by stddl
Hello all, I just come back to VN for trying my luck one more time and hope that I will have a peaceful time in Phu Quoc. Any advice and sharing experiences are appreciated. Thanks, TTKLD
I've been in PQ for one year after first visiting in 2012 and 13. It's great. Very few permanent expats around. Locals very friendly and very few clear rip offs which I just walk away from if it happens and blame myself for not checking ... Read More
The Postal Service in VN by maximus0760
I think that people here do not get much mail through the post. I have lived with my mother in law for one month and I have never seen a postman. I am waiting for some important correspondence from my bank in Europe. How probable is it that it ...
VN post works very well with me in Phu Quoc, both sending to and receiving from overseas addresses. And I do mean regular postal services not the courier service offered (which also works well in my experience). Read More
Tourist visa by KNete
Hello everyone, I am looking for travel agents to help with 1month tourist visa for Nigerian and 2 Lithuanians
Make sure all details on the Visa Letter are correct, and that you have an extra day or two built in to have it returned and corrected (all done by email). I received an approval letter once with my name spelt wrong, took another two days to have it ... Read More
Vietnam motorcycle licence with photocopies of licence and IDP?
Thanks Gareth, diolch, I'll give it a try with my photocopies. Read More
Vietnam motorcycle licence with photocopies of licence and IDP?
My Thailand-issued full five year licence and International Driving Permits have gone in a stolen bag ( not stolen in VN). Is it possible to get a Vietnamese licence in HCM with photocopies of the licence and IDP? Or do I need to do the test in HCM ... Read More
Post Office Issues by ardgirl
Hi Expats, I'm living in HCMC and had my wallet stollen A MONTH AGO. I'm trying to get my credit cards sent to HCMC without luck. They always say there was a problem or wrong address and get sent back to America. Has anyone else had this ...
I had a replacement card sent from my Singapore bank by DHL to my residential address which arrived quickly, within five days including a weekend. The bank also sent by DHL at the same time, but in a separate envelope, the new PIN number for said ... Read More
Looking for a peaceful beach to retire to. by janetayeesha
I'm wondering what the best southern beach would be to retire to for a quiet no frills existence.
Ong Lang, Long Beach Village, Cua Lap - all on Phu Quoc Read More
foreigner import the used-car for working in Vietnam by Sophie in HCM
I know the gov of vietnam allowed foreigners to import their used-car from their nation as traffic tool when working in vietnam. Anyone have that experience ? Looking forward to your reply.
I'd also appreciate the details of a good customs/clearing and forwarding agent please. Thanks. Read More
Medical Coverage by Gfronda
For those of us who are travelers, are there medical insurance options available in country?
AXA-PPP International covers me here; also try Global Nomads Read More
Retailers of Original Brand Walking/Hiking Shoes and Sandals in HCM by FforestFach
Where in HCM can I buy original-brand walking shoes and sandals (e.g. Keen, Merrell, Salomon, Columbia) please? Not copies/fakes. Thanks.
Thanks Gareth, I'll try them out. I realise expensive but I need new ones now. I believe Saigon Sq. is the place for copies and various stalls and markets but I want the real deal for the strenuous hikes I do. Yes, Fforestfach, Swansea! Read More
Retailers of Original Brand Walking/Hiking Shoes and Sandals in HCM
Where in HCM can I buy original-brand walking shoes and sandals (e.g. Keen, Merrell, Salomon, Columbia) please? Not copies/fakes. Thanks. Read More
Purchasing new motor bike in HCMC by Kooler42
Will need to purchase new motor bike in HCMC. Must be big enough for wife, 5year old son and myself. Any advise is greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance.
Many thanks everyone; I thought as much. Read More
Purchasing new motor bike in HCMC by Kooler42
Will need to purchase new motor bike in HCMC. Must be big enough for wife, 5year old son and myself. Any advise is greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance.
Slightly off-topic, I move next year from Thailand to VN and have a PCX 150, one year old, 2015 model, in my name. Is it worth trying to export from Thailand and import to VN (in VN gf's name)? Or easier to sell before moving and buy another in ... Read More
New members of the Thailand forum, introduce yourself here 聳 4th quarter of 2016 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Thailand forum? Don聮t know how to start? This thread is for you ;) We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your expat story if you are already living in the country, or to tell us more on ...
Hello Nico, I posted yesterday under Cars and Transportation asking for a company that can export my Thai scooter to Vietnam for me, perhaps your company can advise me please? Regards, Huw Collett Read More