schlee1231
Taiwanese citizen
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Taiwanese
Lives in Yilan
Speaks Cantonese, Mandarin, English
Registration: 06 August 2018
Buying Index Funds in Ecuador by PaulSmith310784
Hello,I am wondering if companies like Vanguard, Charles Schwab etc are active in Ecuador. I have contacted Vanguard in Latin America and they don't have any retail service. Where do you buy ETFs and Index Funds like S&P500 if you live in ...
@cccmedia Noted. Thanks a lot Read More
Moving to Ecuador in near future by schlee1231
Hola, I'm from Taiwan and willing to relocate to Ecuador within few months. However, I heard from some online channels that there is a lot of people(nationality is a very big country in Asia) coming into Ecuador recently so that it's very hard to ...
@Cheryl Thank you Read More
Moving to Ecuador in near future by schlee1231
Hola, I'm from Taiwan and willing to relocate to Ecuador within few months. However, I heard from some online channels that there is a lot of people(nationality is a very big country in Asia) coming into Ecuador recently so that it's very hard to ...
@cccmedia Thank you very much for the information. Rumor is everywhere online. Read More
High Interest of banks and cooperatives deposits. What are the risks? by Veleslav
Greetings to all! My friend moved to Ecuador for a residence permanent and told about bank deposits. In some banks 8% per annum, and for example in a cooperativos - JEP Cooperariva 8,5%, in a Polic铆a Nacional 9.25%. I was very surprised by ...
@cccmedia Hola cccmedia, for the high interest rate provided from bank or co-opeartive, can you conclude some risky/tricky points which may lead to eat up of the 8% dividend ? Thanks Read More
Buying Index Funds in Ecuador by PaulSmith310784
Hello,I am wondering if companies like Vanguard, Charles Schwab etc are active in Ecuador. I have contacted Vanguard in Latin America and they don't have any retail service. Where do you buy ETFs and Index Funds like S&P500 if you live in ...
Dear Paul Smith,Welcome to the Ecuador forums of 大咖福利影院 ...I have been a resident of Quito for ten yearsand opened an account with the largeinternational broker Interactive Brokersabout six years ago.Whereas various banks and brokers discourageor ... Read More
Buying Index Funds in Ecuador by PaulSmith310784
Hello,I am wondering if companies like Vanguard, Charles Schwab etc are active in Ecuador. I have contacted Vanguard in Latin America and they don't have any retail service. Where do you buy ETFs and Index Funds like S&P500 if you live in ...
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Moving to Ecuador in near future
Hola, I'm from Taiwan and willing to relocate to Ecuador within few months. However, I heard from some online channels that there is a lot of people(nationality is a very big country in Asia) coming into Ecuador recently so that it's very hard to ... Read More
New members of the Ecuador forum, introduce yourselves here - 2022 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Ecuador forum? Don'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 ...
@Julien Hola Julien, I'm from Taiwan(not China) and is nearly 60 years old. I plan to retire in another country of low living cost. Ecuador is one of my destination. If I have some questions about the immigration, residency, living, safety, finance ... Read More
How is MM2H Medical Report obtained? by johanakim
We have conditional letter from MM2H office that once we submit the Medical Report completed by the physician in Malaysia, we will be able to obtain the MM2H visas from MM2H office. MM2H office has not provided us with a list of doctors, hospital ...
Hello Gravitas, Can you tell me some clinics close to MM2H center(Presint 5 Putrajaya) which I can complete the medical check-up and get the medical report ? Thank you Read More
Malaysia My Second Home (MM2H) by Hansson
The Malaysia My Second Home (MM2H) Visa was initially introduced as a Retirement Visa for foreigners interested in moving to and settling in Malaysia. Basically it is a 10 year Social Visit Pass with Multiple Entry that allows you to go and come as ...
Hi Cinnamonape, I faced a new problem for getting MM2H visa being stamped. I find my 15 years old son's passport photo is big difference to his current face (the passport was issued 3.5 years ago and also was used to apply for the MM2H last ... Read More
Malaysia My Second Home (MM2H) by Hansson
The Malaysia My Second Home (MM2H) Visa was initially introduced as a Retirement Visa for foreigners interested in moving to and settling in Malaysia. Basically it is a 10 year Social Visit Pass with Multiple Entry that allows you to go and come as ...
Hello, Inside the security form, I find that there is a witness of Malaysia NRIC and address. How can I complete this part if I don't have any Malaysia friends ? Thanks Read More
Malaysia My Second Home (MM2H) by Hansson
The Malaysia My Second Home (MM2H) Visa was initially introduced as a Retirement Visa for foreigners interested in moving to and settling in Malaysia. Basically it is a 10 year Social Visit Pass with Multiple Entry that allows you to go and come as ...
Thanks for your detail information. I'll send the Taiwan National Health Insurance bousure to MM2H to confirm whether it can replace medical insurance before going to KL. Moreover, I want to ask about the security bond. I find that the charge ... Read More
Malaysia My Second Home (MM2H) by Hansson
The Malaysia My Second Home (MM2H) Visa was initially introduced as a Retirement Visa for foreigners interested in moving to and settling in Malaysia. Basically it is a 10 year Social Visit Pass with Multiple Entry that allows you to go and come as ...
Hello, 1) For the conditional letter, if MM2H don't mail it to my home address but need to collect it at the MM2H center, then I don't know the requirements at Taiwan until I arrive KL at MM2H center. It seems that is not reasonable ... Read More
Malaysia My Second Home (MM2H) by Hansson
The Malaysia My Second Home (MM2H) Visa was initially introduced as a Retirement Visa for foreigners interested in moving to and settling in Malaysia. Basically it is a 10 year Social Visit Pass with Multiple Entry that allows you to go and come as ...
Hello Cinnamonape, I have the following questions : 1) "However the situation might be raised upon renewal", do you mean the renewal of visa 10 years later? 2) "provided you are willing to pay over-the-counter costs.", is it ... Read More
Malaysia My Second Home (MM2H) by Hansson
The Malaysia My Second Home (MM2H) Visa was initially introduced as a Retirement Visa for foreigners interested in moving to and settling in Malaysia. Basically it is a 10 year Social Visit Pass with Multiple Entry that allows you to go and come as ...
Hello Gravitas, I just received email notification from MM2H office that my application has been approved : "We are pleased to inform that your application has been APPROVED. You may wish to collect this approval letter at the Immigration ... Read More
Malaysia My Second Home (MM2H) by Hansson
The Malaysia My Second Home (MM2H) Visa was initially introduced as a Retirement Visa for foreigners interested in moving to and settling in Malaysia. Basically it is a 10 year Social Visit Pass with Multiple Entry that allows you to go and come as ...
Thank you for the information. Read More
Malaysia My Second Home (MM2H) by Hansson
The Malaysia My Second Home (MM2H) Visa was initially introduced as a Retirement Visa for foreigners interested in moving to and settling in Malaysia. Basically it is a 10 year Social Visit Pass with Multiple Entry that allows you to go and come as ...
Thank you, I will arrange to go to this office for health insurance. Read More
Malaysia My Second Home (MM2H) by Hansson
The Malaysia My Second Home (MM2H) Visa was initially introduced as a Retirement Visa for foreigners interested in moving to and settling in Malaysia. Basically it is a 10 year Social Visit Pass with Multiple Entry that allows you to go and come as ...
Thank you, I will go to Jalan Sultan Ismail office for health insurance. Read More
Malaysia My Second Home (MM2H) by Hansson
The Malaysia My Second Home (MM2H) Visa was initially introduced as a Retirement Visa for foreigners interested in moving to and settling in Malaysia. Basically it is a 10 year Social Visit Pass with Multiple Entry that allows you to go and come as ...
You have mentioned that you subscribed Tokio Marine's health insurance. Does Tokio Marine allows hotel or service apartment address as registered address and also can collect policy at their office ? Read More
Malaysia My Second Home (MM2H) by Hansson
The Malaysia My Second Home (MM2H) Visa was initially introduced as a Retirement Visa for foreigners interested in moving to and settling in Malaysia. Basically it is a 10 year Social Visit Pass with Multiple Entry that allows you to go and come as ...
Hello Gravitas, I have discussed in detail about health insurance with MSIG Malaysia through email and the only outstanding problem is that it requires a permanent address instead of hotel address when I fill-in the proposal form of the policy. ... Read More
Malaysia My Second Home (MM2H) by Hansson
The Malaysia My Second Home (MM2H) Visa was initially introduced as a Retirement Visa for foreigners interested in moving to and settling in Malaysia. Basically it is a 10 year Social Visit Pass with Multiple Entry that allows you to go and come as ...
Of course if I can open the FD account in HSBC Malaysia, then I can easily transfer money through online banking by using HSBC global transfer. My concern is if I can't open FD account in HSBC but instead in Maybank or CIMB, then I need to ... Read More
Malaysia My Second Home (MM2H) by Hansson
The Malaysia My Second Home (MM2H) Visa was initially introduced as a Retirement Visa for foreigners interested in moving to and settling in Malaysia. Basically it is a 10 year Social Visit Pass with Multiple Entry that allows you to go and come as ...
I will continue to negotiate with HSBC Malaysia staff to open account with passport and MM2H approval letter. But I also want to know that if I open the FD account of Maybank or CIMB when I am in Malaysia, then I must return to Taiwan to order my ... Read More
Malaysia My Second Home (MM2H) by Hansson
The Malaysia My Second Home (MM2H) Visa was initially introduced as a Retirement Visa for foreigners interested in moving to and settling in Malaysia. Basically it is a 10 year Social Visit Pass with Multiple Entry that allows you to go and come as ...
Hi Gravitas, I've sent email to HSBC Malaysia to ask about open bank account after obtaining the MM2H approval letter. However, HSBC CS replied that I need the following documents to open bank account ... Read More
MM2H medical insurance and registered clinic by tomlee
I m MM2H applicant. Conditional approval letter is issued. I m looking for medical insurance agent and registered clinic for the requirements of MM2H. Anyone can give me some recommendation. Thanks :)
Understood, thanks for your suggestion. How can I know the annual cost of minimal medical insurance for my whole family ? Read More
MM2H medical insurance and registered clinic by tomlee
I m MM2H applicant. Conditional approval letter is issued. I m looking for medical insurance agent and registered clinic for the requirements of MM2H. Anyone can give me some recommendation. Thanks :)
Yes, for any overseas medical treatment outside Taiwan, we can claim for refund according to the coverage policy to get back part or all of the expenses. So under this coverage, do we fulfil the MM2H requirement ? Thanks Read More
MM2H medical insurance and registered clinic by tomlee
I m MM2H applicant. Conditional approval letter is issued. I m looking for medical insurance agent and registered clinic for the requirements of MM2H. Anyone can give me some recommendation. Thanks :)
Hi Gravitas, I'm from Taiwan and my whole family is under the medical protection of National Health Insurance from the Taiwan government. So can I use the official evidence letter in English issued by the "National Health Insurance ... Read More
New to KL. International school in Kuala Lumpur by Cesario Slazak
Hello All, I am moving soon to KL with my family and we are looking for an intl school for our 9 years old daughter. We are low on company budget (50k RM yearly), and I noticed there are no many options. Real British or American school, especially ...
Hi KiwinKL, thank you very much. Read More
New to KL. International school in Kuala Lumpur by Cesario Slazak
Hello All, I am moving soon to KL with my family and we are looking for an intl school for our 9 years old daughter. We are low on company budget (50k RM yearly), and I noticed there are no many options. Real British or American school, especially ...
Dear KiwinKL, Thanks very much for your help info. If I choose Taylor school of entrance at Jan/2020. Then is it correct that my son will finish the A-Level(class 13) at Jan/2024 ? If so, then when will he participate the A-level public ... Read More
New to KL. International school in Kuala Lumpur by Cesario Slazak
Hello All, I am moving soon to KL with my family and we are looking for an intl school for our 9 years old daughter. We are low on company budget (50k RM yearly), and I noticed there are no many options. Real British or American school, especially ...
Hi KiwinKL, originally my family plan to relocate to KL and my son will start to study class 10 in GEMS international school in Subang Jaya on Sep/2019. However, due to the delay approval of MM2H, my son may miss the Sep entrance period and will ... Read More
International school by cynthia6677
Hi, Anyone can advise on International school of desapark city vs St Joseph International School ? Thank you in advance Cynthia
Thanks for your helpful info. Read More
International school by cynthia6677
Hi, Anyone can advise on International school of desapark city vs St Joseph International School ? Thank you in advance Cynthia
Dear KiwinKL, I plan to send my son to GEMS in Tropicana Metropark of Subang Jaya after MM2H application is approved. I choose GEMS because it is a quite new school and there are some serviced residences (Paloma, Pandora, etc) nearby. Could you ... Read More
New to KL. International school in Kuala Lumpur by Cesario Slazak
Hello All, I am moving soon to KL with my family and we are looking for an intl school for our 9 years old daughter. We are low on company budget (50k RM yearly), and I noticed there are no many options. Real British or American school, especially ...
Hi Gravitas, I also plan to send my son to GEMS international school in Tropicana Metropark of Subang Jaya if my MM2H application is approved. Do you know that if Tropicana Metropark is a good place to live in? I found there are service ... Read More
Malaysia My Second Home (MM2H) by Hansson
The Malaysia My Second Home (MM2H) Visa was initially introduced as a Retirement Visa for foreigners interested in moving to and settling in Malaysia. Basically it is a 10 year Social Visit Pass with Multiple Entry that allows you to go and come as ...
I submitted my application directly to MM2H office on early Dec/2018. My status has changed from 'received for verification' to 'Pending committee approval' last week. It seems that the approval procedure has not been stopped for ... Read More
Malaysia My Second Home (MM2H) by Hansson
The Malaysia My Second Home (MM2H) Visa was initially introduced as a Retirement Visa for foreigners interested in moving to and settling in Malaysia. Basically it is a 10 year Social Visit Pass with Multiple Entry that allows you to go and come as ...
Thanks for the above very detail explanation of true situation for finding Sarawak citizen sponsor. Actually I've submitted application of MM2H directly (without agent) at early Dec last year. My application status is still 'received for ... Read More
Malaysia My Second Home (MM2H) by Hansson
The Malaysia My Second Home (MM2H) Visa was initially introduced as a Retirement Visa for foreigners interested in moving to and settling in Malaysia. Basically it is a 10 year Social Visit Pass with Multiple Entry that allows you to go and come as ...
Hi Cinnamonape, it seems that it's only possible if you really have good Sarawak citizen friends. Read More
Malaysia My Second Home (MM2H) by Hansson
The Malaysia My Second Home (MM2H) Visa was initially introduced as a Retirement Visa for foreigners interested in moving to and settling in Malaysia. Basically it is a 10 year Social Visit Pass with Multiple Entry that allows you to go and come as ...
Thanks for the above info. To find a Sarawak citizen's sponsor seems to be the most difficult point to fulfill. Is there any official or non-official channel to get Sarawak citizen's sponsor ? Read More
Malaysia My Second Home (MM2H) by Hansson
The Malaysia My Second Home (MM2H) Visa was initially introduced as a Retirement Visa for foreigners interested in moving to and settling in Malaysia. Basically it is a 10 year Social Visit Pass with Multiple Entry that allows you to go and come as ...
Hi cinnamonape, is it true that the Sarawak SM2H still requires a Sarawak citizen to sponsor for each application ? Thanks Read More
Sarawak MM2H visa by Kevin and Merle
Hi all, We are looking at the possibility of retiring to Malaysia, possibly Sarawak, but it appears that you can only apply for a Sarawak MM2H visa through a Sarawak born Malaysian or a Sarawak residents, we are not sure whether this includes ...
Hello cinnamonape, thank you very much for your detailed answer. It seems that I need to stay at Sarawak at least 18 days (start from collecting conditional approval letter and interview, then 14 days for immigration department to approve and ... Read More
Sarawak MM2H visa by Kevin and Merle
Hi all, We are looking at the possibility of retiring to Malaysia, possibly Sarawak, but it appears that you can only apply for a Sarawak MM2H visa through a Sarawak born Malaysian or a Sarawak residents, we are not sure whether this includes ...
Hello Cinnamonape, do you have another account named Redape in britishexpats.com ? Currently the britishexpats.com cannot be accessed so that I switched to this forum to ask more questions about application of SMM2H. 1) How is the progress of ... Read More