SergGugu
Canadian expat in Vietnam
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Registration: 29 January 2018
Your first days in your home in Vietnam by Cheryl
Hello everyone, Do you remember the first time you set foot in Vietnam? One of your main concerns must have been the settling down process in your new home. Share your experience and tell us what it was like to find your new home in Vietnam ...
I spend nearly a year in an hotel in hanoi in and out fir business at that time so it gave me time with my local wife to find the right appartment, buys furniture. Took 1 month to open a bank account because of all the paper to get with the right ... Read More
Are three month visa available to Tourists now.? by Jacnton
Hi.Are the Three month Visas available now for tourists into Vietnam. Post Covid.Appreciate feedback.
@johnross23 u are right Read More
Road rules... by Guestposter822
Just wondering if it's legal to turn right at a red light ? I've noticed that some Vietnamese stop and some go through the red light when turning right...
@Aidan in HCMC i am leaving tomorrow for another week in italy that will be also interesting driving hahaha Read More
Road rules... by Guestposter822
Just wondering if it's legal to turn right at a red light ? I've noticed that some Vietnamese stop and some go through the red light when turning right...
I forgot put a comma between them but yes it would a breeze hahaha Read More
Road rules... by Guestposter822
Just wondering if it's legal to turn right at a red light ? I've noticed that some Vietnamese stop and some go through the red light when turning right...
I just spent the last month traveling 3200 km across france on vacation where everyone in general followed the strict road rules and u cannot buy a police man there. Now i have to get back into the traffic wild west of vietnam . Read More
Marriage in Vietnam by Thanh6161
I鈥檓 supposed to get married in Vietnam because they would not let my fianc茅e into the US. After 2 years. What paperwork do I need to get married in Vietnam, I鈥檓 trying to retire there next year.
I solved that problem this year鈥oo many paper to fill and doctor mental appointment so we go married in my home country canada. $540 and every papers handles by internet and just showed up for a 10 minutes ceremony and bingo job done and ... Read More
Zoophobic? Might want to reconsider Vietnam as your expat destination by Aidan in HCMC
Though I don't consider myself to suffer from zoophobia, here are a few instances where I would have preferred to not have been exposed to some of VN's fauna.Motoring from D7 to D1 in Saigon one afternoon, I was about halfway through D4 when I ...
Well i live in long bien in a vincom community and never seen any of that wild life except rats and my cats and malamutes are taking care of them but trust me if i see a snake i wont stick around鈥�. I cannot stand them鈥� when i go to the ... Read More
Transitioning to Vietnam by sfowler2760
Hello everyone! I am tired of the high costs of living in the U.S. and all the beauracy.聽 At 63 I would like to become an expat. I have narrowed it down to Thailand and Vietnam.聽 I have done some research on the internet as far as costs, ...
The evisa one month right now will stop any person that wants to retire in vietnam and it is too bad because it is a great country.Until visa change i will suggest u visit the country extensively because hanoi is not hcmc or dalat or danangMarrying ... Read More
Dating Vietnamese Girl by Bill2014
What are the cultural expectations for a foreigner dating a Vietnamese girl ?聽
I met my wife 10 years ago overseas聽She was divorces with 2 teenagers聽We finally got married last month after living together fir 10 yearsSo there us different rules and attitudes聽 Read More
Interested in a free Covid vaccine like Moderna? by PTTL
Hello everyone, USA just sent Vietnam 2 millions Moderna vaccine: https://e.vnexpress.net/news/news/us-sends-vietnam-2-million-covid-vaccine-doses-4305076.html I checked the US Embassy website and it said we're on our own when it comes to ...
Remember that in the US only pfizer moderna and j&j vaccines are approved,not astrazeneca In europe all those 4 vaccines are approved So if u get vaccinated in vietnam with local vaccine or sinovac it will not be recognised back home. Even ... Read More
How and when can Foreigners return to Vn to be with their famiy. by patmcgin2001
Dear friends. my name is Patrick I am a foreigner with a Vietnam wife and we live in district 7 Ho Chi Minh. Due to marriage in Vietnam i already hold a visa exemption waiver in my passport. My work takes me around Asia and currently I have been ...
Exactly Samsung LG have leverage For all other companies we have to go to that intermediary that pockets a lot of $$$$ With no guarantee.... Read More
How and when can Foreigners return to Vn to be with their famiy. by patmcgin2001
Dear friends. my name is Patrick I am a foreigner with a Vietnam wife and we live in district 7 Ho Chi Minh. Due to marriage in Vietnam i already hold a visa exemption waiver in my passport. My work takes me around Asia and currently I have been ...
No I am referring to an agency that just do the paper work for those 4 ministries to let u in as an expert to support my local distributor to install equipment vietnamese companies bought.. Read More
How and when can Foreigners return to Vn to be with their famiy. by patmcgin2001
Dear friends. my name is Patrick I am a foreigner with a Vietnam wife and we live in district 7 Ho Chi Minh. Due to marriage in Vietnam i already hold a visa exemption waiver in my passport. My work takes me around Asia and currently I have been ...
it does not seem that there is any other way . the $3000 fee is supposed to cover the local agency applying for you plus his special expenses dealing with those 4 government agencies people.......... i have resigned myself to hope to get home by ... Read More
How and when can Foreigners return to Vn to be with their famiy. by patmcgin2001
Dear friends. my name is Patrick I am a foreigner with a Vietnam wife and we live in district 7 Ho Chi Minh. Due to marriage in Vietnam i already hold a visa exemption waiver in my passport. My work takes me around Asia and currently I have been ...
If u are addressing your comments to me , my comments wEre not crazy rumors but fact from my company agent in HCMC... Read More
How and when can Foreigners return to Vn to be with their famiy. by patmcgin2001
Dear friends. my name is Patrick I am a foreigner with a Vietnam wife and we live in district 7 Ho Chi Minh. Due to marriage in Vietnam i already hold a visa exemption waiver in my passport. My work takes me around Asia and currently I have been ...
I talked to my local agent to get back in since my wife leaves in Hanoi and I am stranded also in canada since March. To try to get in you have to go thru an agency that charges $3000 to make papers and get approval from 4 different ministries, ... Read More
Only 5 days quarantine entering VN? by danrodri
I heard from a friend that the VN gov has reduced quarantine length from 14 to just 5 days. Im entering next saturday, so that would be awesome for me. Anyone has more info on this?
One thing that we are experiencing is that everything changes fast . I just contacted the GM. Of the meridian hcmc that was listed on the hotel quarantine list.he told me they got out 2months ago... Too many restrictions...so let's just share ... Read More
Only 5 days quarantine entering VN? by danrodri
I heard from a friend that the VN gov has reduced quarantine length from 14 to just 5 days. Im entering next saturday, so that would be awesome for me. Anyone has more info on this?
Congratulations. You flew from where and which airline did u took to get to vietnam??I just find out that the hcmc meridian hotel bailed out of the hotel program for accepting quarantine foreigners Read More
Only 5 days quarantine entering VN? by danrodri
I heard from a friend that the VN gov has reduced quarantine length from 14 to just 5 days. Im entering next saturday, so that would be awesome for me. Anyone has more info on this?
Thanks cor your wishes but i am resigned to be in canada until next year......too much uncertainty with vietnam government and airlines......right hand does not know what left hand do....cannot afford to get stuck in transit fauthority om ... Read More
Only 5 days quarantine entering VN? by danrodri
I heard from a friend that the VN gov has reduced quarantine length from 14 to just 5 days. Im entering next saturday, so that would be awesome for me. Anyone has more info on this?
Me too working in asia and across the all world for 31 years and never seen a mess like that....my wife,my house and my dogs are in hanoi so now 8 months away from everyone stuck in canada..my company ready to pay anything to get me back home but ... Read More
Only 5 days quarantine entering VN? by danrodri
I heard from a friend that the VN gov has reduced quarantine length from 14 to just 5 days. Im entering next saturday, so that would be awesome for me. Anyone has more info on this?
It is nearly impossible to plan anything right now with airlines.they tell you one thing to sell untickets and later cancel everything last minutes.....personally i dont expect any chance to come home to hanoi until spring 2021. Read More
Only 5 days quarantine entering VN? by danrodri
I heard from a friend that the VN gov has reduced quarantine length from 14 to just 5 days. Im entering next saturday, so that would be awesome for me. Anyone has more info on this?
Thanks everyone .i can live with 15 days at hcmc meridien if this is what is necessary to get home have a good week Read More
Only 5 days quarantine entering VN? by danrodri
I heard from a friend that the VN gov has reduced quarantine length from 14 to just 5 days. Im entering next saturday, so that would be awesome for me. Anyone has more info on this?
Thank you very much for the info..at 63 years old i am not going in a vietnamese quarantine military camp for sure....5 starts hotel minimum ta marriott hcmc...hahahha.have a good week and stay safe and healthy..... Read More
Only 5 days quarantine entering VN? by danrodri
I heard from a friend that the VN gov has reduced quarantine length from 14 to just 5 days. Im entering next saturday, so that would be awesome for me. Anyone has more info on this?
Did u do your 14 days in hotel approved for quarantine?thanks Read More
Only 5 days quarantine entering VN? by danrodri
I heard from a friend that the VN gov has reduced quarantine length from 14 to just 5 days. Im entering next saturday, so that would be awesome for me. Anyone has more info on this?
Do u have to do 5 days in government quarantine camp or can you do teh full 14 days in some of teh 5 starts hotels designated in hcmc??Thanks Read More
Only 5 days quarantine entering VN? by danrodri
I heard from a friend that the VN gov has reduced quarantine length from 14 to just 5 days. Im entering next saturday, so that would be awesome for me. Anyone has more info on this?
Welcome I have been working in asia for 30 years flying 200,000 miles per year with no problems.now every countries have closed their borders And even if some of them are starting to open them like vietnam for business people, it is only for ... Read More
Only 5 days quarantine entering VN? by danrodri
I heard from a friend that the VN gov has reduced quarantine length from 14 to just 5 days. Im entering next saturday, so that would be awesome for me. Anyone has more info on this?
Thanks inread that vietnam airlines who starts flying to narita and seoul does not allow transit passengers,only local...for me i am stuck in canada since march and wife in hanoi........ Read More
Only 5 days quarantine entering VN? by danrodri
I heard from a friend that the VN gov has reduced quarantine length from 14 to just 5 days. Im entering next saturday, so that would be awesome for me. Anyone has more info on this?
So you can go direct from airport to hotel to do 14 days without doing 5 days in teh vietnam quarantine place???thanks for your help Read More
Only 5 days quarantine entering VN? by danrodri
I heard from a friend that the VN gov has reduced quarantine length from 14 to just 5 days. Im entering next saturday, so that would be awesome for me. Anyone has more info on this?
Yes because she is thai.but if you are just a business man doing business in Thailand try to get in and you will se.....i used to go to thailand every 4 weeks before and now impossible....even tourists have to go thru a list of requirements that ... Read More
Only 5 days quarantine entering VN? by danrodri
I heard from a friend that the VN gov has reduced quarantine length from 14 to just 5 days. Im entering next saturday, so that would be awesome for me. Anyone has more info on this?
To get into Thailand is a nightmares right now......the process is so complicated no businessmen will go thru it........vietnam looks like a piece of cake right now!!!! Read More
Pay for quarantine now makes sense by SteinNebraska
https://tuoitrenews.vn/news/business/20200904/vietnam-plans-to-reopen-air-routes-to-6-intl-destinations-in-midseptember/56563.html Discussion of opening up air routes to non-citizens effective September 15.
Here Are the death % from the center for disease ontrol and prevention : 85 and up. 9% 75 to 84. 10% 65 to 74. 10% 55 to 64. 9% 45 to 54. 9% 35 to 44. 6% 25 to 34. 3% 15 to 24. 1.5% This is ... Read More
Pay for quarantine now makes sense by SteinNebraska
https://tuoitrenews.vn/news/business/20200904/vietnam-plans-to-reopen-air-routes-to-6-intl-destinations-in-midseptember/56563.html Discussion of opening up air routes to non-citizens effective September 15.
Where do uget tha info??? Anyhow it is a waste of time trying to convince people that see conspiracy everywhere....we bury 3 people we knew and they were not 85.....if it is a scam please go spend 24 hours in an ICU department without a mask..if it ... Read More
Pay for quarantine now makes sense by SteinNebraska
https://tuoitrenews.vn/news/business/20200904/vietnam-plans-to-reopen-air-routes-to-6-intl-destinations-in-midseptember/56563.html Discussion of opening up air routes to non-citizens effective September 15.
So if u are 50 or 60 years old and you have heart problem it is ok that you die early because of the virus someone gives you?..... Read More
Pay for quarantine now makes sense by SteinNebraska
https://tuoitrenews.vn/news/business/20200904/vietnam-plans-to-reopen-air-routes-to-6-intl-destinations-in-midseptember/56563.html Discussion of opening up air routes to non-citizens effective September 15.
The problem is that it is not only the 90 years old who died....lots of 50 to 60 years old have died in america.....and their time was not up yet......a little bit of compassion would not hurt..... Read More
Pay for quarantine now makes sense by SteinNebraska
https://tuoitrenews.vn/news/business/20200904/vietnam-plans-to-reopen-air-routes-to-6-intl-destinations-in-midseptember/56563.html Discussion of opening up air routes to non-citizens effective September 15.
The confusion comes from where is the quarantine...in the government quarantine center or in te hotels approved in hanoi and hcmc??? Read More
Vietnam allowing international flights starting September 1st, 2020? by zeubie
Hi Everyone, A Vietnamese friend of mine in Da Nang sent me the following article today: https://baodive.com/thoa-thuan-hop-tac-ve-giam-ngheo-ben-vung-duoc-ky-ket.html It is in Vietnamese, but I used Google to read the English translation. It ...
5000 business people per week from 6 countries will be allowed if government accepts the recommendations with full 14 days quarantine...... It does not clarify if people from Canada USA or Europe tRansiting thru those countries will be allowed Read More
Finding a rental that allows pets by GuestPoster090723
Hi I'll be moving over to Hanoi in July and am wondering what the status is like finding rental properties that allow cats. I'm trying to avoid a high-rise rental although my cats are indoor boys. I'll be looking in the Hai ba Trung ...
i never live in hcmc but hanoi is so so for pets.the majority of vietnam people are afraid of dogs and treat them like any other type of animal ( pig ,chicken) they don't seem to understand dog psychology ( lots of them keep the dog in a cage in ... Read More
Finding a rental that allows pets by GuestPoster090723
Hi I'll be moving over to Hanoi in July and am wondering what the status is like finding rental properties that allow cats. I'm trying to avoid a high-rise rental although my cats are indoor boys. I'll be looking in the Hai ba Trung ...
i live in royal city in hanoi fo r2 years with 1 poodle and 2 cats and no problems.when we adopted an alaskan husky we moved to riverside in a villa because we needed more room and an husky in an apartment is not accepted ( in spite that our ... Read More
I just want to know what vietnamese people think. by bawindayak
First time when I come to vietnam, I think they is nice and friendly when I walk alone. but for some month I living here. I just learn about vietnamese. just one think, I don't understand about vietnamese people attitude. I think they very nasty ...
I am canadian and my wife is from hanoi and yes ounce in a while someone will say something nadty to my wife.she just ignore them. Usually they are older less educated people.....but it does not happen often.. So just ignore them and enjoy the good ... Read More
Looking for a reliable dog sitter...need help! Thanks! by Kikicapricorn
Hi there, I just moved to Hanoi with my husband and our pets, 1 dog and 2 cats. And how do you guys find a trustful dog/cat sitter when you need to go on holiday? Thanks alot!! Kiki
I leave in hanoi for last 4 years and my wife is vietnamese and she does not trust vietnam people to take care of our 4 dogs and 2 cats...vietnam people in general see animal are expendable so no big deal if you loose them and if they die. We jusr ... Read More