RealPommy
Norwegian expat in Vietnam
Forum posts
55
About me
Norwegian
Lives in Nha Trang, Kh谩nh H貌a
Speaks Norwegian, English, German and French in that order.
Registration: 28 April 2019
New 90 Day Tourist Visa Starting October 2022? by nscprez
Love to get some feedback, rumors or facts about the Vietnamese government moving to a 90 day tourist Visa starting in October 2022.
@Erikji I never got one. Read More
e-Visa Processing Time by Rodan M
Hi guys, just want to gather some information about how long you鈥檝e had to wait for e-visa grant result?I鈥檝e heard that in a lot of cases, if your application is 鈥渋n processing鈥� for too long it鈥檚 likely that your ...
@Rodan M I have been waiting since July 16th when the money was transferred. Read More
My recent Visa run at VN/CAM border Moc Bai (unvaccinated guys) by SpeedyBuddha
I've done my Visa border run at Moc Bai two days ago, the process was smooth and easy unlike whatever I've been told & read here and there. I'm unvaccinated and that added to my worrisome.聽 I applied for my eVisa online- Aug/22 and received ...
@Aidan in HCMC I paid for my e-visa on July 16th and never received the visa.I arrived today on a 15-day visa.Anyone else has paid and not received the e-visa? Read More
VIETNAMESE FAMILY LAW ACT
@Mac68聽I only got this one.Thanks for downloading The intelligent revenue operation. Feel free to share this with your team! Nothing to do with Family Act. Read More
VIETNAMESE FAMILY LAW ACT
@Aidan in HCMC聽I got the wrong report.Thanks for downloading The intelligent revenue operation. Feel free to share this with your team! Read More
E-visa approval issue by toufas
Hi everyone,聽 I am already 3 months in Vietnam with two visa runs in Lao Bao. I applied for a 3rd time for new visa last Friday, got no reply within 3 working days as usual and after checking the immigration website, my application was not ...
@toufas聽I applied for a 1-month visa on July 16th and paid.Today Aug 15th, after numerous reminders to foreigners@immigration.gov.vn and contact@immigration.gov.vn I have gotten no response.I find this unusual. Any ideas? Read More
E-visa approval issue by toufas
Hi everyone,聽 I am already 3 months in Vietnam with two visa runs in Lao Bao. I applied for a 3rd time for new visa last Friday, got no reply within 3 working days as usual and after checking the immigration website, my application was not ...
@Aidan in HCMC聽I applied for a 1-month visa on July 17th for entry on Sep 27.I only get this answer.Application status: In processingThey say it takes from 2-3 working days. No it's more than 14.Any idea why? Read More
Regulations for tourists entry to Vietnam by mikedylan2001
Where can I find the official government regulations in English for tourists to enter the country? There is a lot of conflicting information regarding timing for the PCR tests insurance and other things. I would like to read it directly from the ...
@mikedylan2001聽UK is exempt. Read More
Legalization of Documents for Marriage by MikeTVN
I had all the required marriage documents completed, notarized, apostilled and legalized and back in March of 2020 and was all set to enter VN for marriage till the borders closed. So I was told by the Embassy in DC in regards to the my paperwork ...
What about the mental health certificate? Police report, it is you native one or from Vietnam? Read More
Posts or threads closed again
The discussions on /forum/viewtopic.php?id=942351 Was actually very interesting, though confusing. But there were not "reply" option. Why? Read More
Tread closed.
Priscilla 大咖福利影院 Team Closed the tread with a lot of useful info. Completely wrong decision. The virus situation is very dynamic an closing it was a very bad move. Open it. Read More
Travel restriction in the greater SGN area. by RealPommy
Where do I find a list of any travel restrictions? I want to travel from Nha Trang to Chau Doc by 6 hours of bus and return. Where do they say it is safe to travel?
I got this from a friend in Hanoi. https://covidmaps.hanoi.gov.vn/ Read More
Official Vietnam Government Coronavirus (COVID-19) Info Site by OceanBeach92107
In Vietnamese language. Use android Chrome browser translation option OR share with Google Translate app to read in English: [url=https://ncov.moh.gov.vn/]https://ncov.moh.gov.vn/[/url]
Sad to hear that they make it so complicated. The majority of Vietnamese are suffering badly economically. All those in the private sector. Those employed the the Government get their pay. They have to open smarter and faster than this. Read More
Travel restriction in the greater SGN area. by RealPommy
Where do I find a list of any travel restrictions? I want to travel from Nha Trang to Chau Doc by 6 hours of bus and return. Where do they say it is safe to travel?
Thanks a lot folks. I got my answer. No way to travel to Chau Doc at this point in time. I have 3 nights credit there I would like to use. You have been most helpful. Read More
Travel restriction in the greater SGN area. by RealPommy
Where do I find a list of any travel restrictions? I want to travel from Nha Trang to Chau Doc by 6 hours of bus and return. Where do they say it is safe to travel?
Let me worry about the bus. Last time, the bus went OK, but the hotel recommended me not to come. Read More
Travel restriction in the greater SGN area. by RealPommy
Where do I find a list of any travel restrictions? I want to travel from Nha Trang to Chau Doc by 6 hours of bus and return. Where do they say it is safe to travel?
But where are the travel restrictions mentioned in official papers? Read More
Travel restriction in the greater SGN area.
Where do I find a list of any travel restrictions? I want to travel from Nha Trang to Chau Doc by 6 hours of bus and return. Where do they say it is safe to travel? Read More
How to get a workvisa legally in Vietnam?
Anyone who has personally managed? I find it almost impossible the requirements on legalized copies on this that and the other. Heath certificate, legalized copy of your degrees, ditto work experience etc. Read More
"A Great Country for Old Men"? by OceanBeach92107
What do you think? [url=https://ampe.vnexpress.net/news/news/vietnam-remains-a-great-country-for-old-men-4215940.html]Vietnam remains a great country for old men - VN Express[/url]
IT IS a great country for old men. I love it here. The only hassel is with greedy, incompetent immigration staff. I have visited bot Hanoi and Saigon. Same ***. Don't care for anything except for the deep pockets, short working hours and time ... Read More
Reentry to vietnam by SP0
Are there any foreigners who have temporary residence card in Vietnam and have returned to Vietnam from other countries?
Yes, you are dead right. That's the reason they don't issue visas. They want the kickbacks. Read More
Reentry to vietnam by SP0
Are there any foreigners who have temporary residence card in Vietnam and have returned to Vietnam from other countries?
"there have been a lot of people thinking that they are not going to get charged an overstay fine" I went to Immigration 8th of June. My visa expired 21st of June. I was told by Immigration that "don't worry", automatically ... Read More
The best way to apply for Vietnam visa by vinavisa
The fastest and easiest way to get a visa to Vietnam is applying online for a Visa on Arrival through a travel agent. You will get your Visa Approval Letter (or Visa Pre-approved Letter) after 2 working days (normal) or 1 working day (urgent). All ...
If you are not in the special category group, forget it. If you come as a tourist, no dice. They will not let you in for at least another 12 months, I expect. Sorry, Read More
Reentry to vietnam by SP0
Are there any foreigners who have temporary residence card in Vietnam and have returned to Vietnam from other countries?
You just expressed my opinions. Well done. Read More
The best way to apply for Vietnam visa by vinavisa
The fastest and easiest way to get a visa to Vietnam is applying online for a Visa on Arrival through a travel agent. You will get your Visa Approval Letter (or Visa Pre-approved Letter) after 2 working days (normal) or 1 working day (urgent). All ...
Like your comment. You are spot on. I am no without a passport for 14 days as you said. And my stupid bank Techombank, forced me to change my password. A process that doesn't work and without passport, no luck at the bank. Both my return flights ... Read More
The best way to apply for Vietnam visa by vinavisa
The fastest and easiest way to get a visa to Vietnam is applying online for a Visa on Arrival through a travel agent. You will get your Visa Approval Letter (or Visa Pre-approved Letter) after 2 working days (normal) or 1 working day (urgent). All ...
You are absolute correct. I get fed up. To get e-visa on line is fast, cheap and effective. But you can't get it when you are IN the country. I hate Benjamn business. It goes totally against my grain. Now, you only get 1 month extension. I ... Read More
Reentry to vietnam by SP0
Are there any foreigners who have temporary residence card in Vietnam and have returned to Vietnam from other countries?
OK, thanks, not for me. I hate this Benjamin business. I have to pay 3-4 times as much to get my visa via a slimy agent. Because Immigration doesn't do their job. And I get slapped with overstay fine. Life is getting complicated in VN. If I ... Read More
The best way to apply for Vietnam visa by vinavisa
The fastest and easiest way to get a visa to Vietnam is applying online for a Visa on Arrival through a travel agent. You will get your Visa Approval Letter (or Visa Pre-approved Letter) after 2 working days (normal) or 1 working day (urgent). All ...
Doesn't work if you are here already. I tried. Immigration doesn't do their job. They say it is automatically extended. But don't extend it for you. I've been told that both in Nha Trang and SGN. You have to use "agents" at ... Read More
Reentry to vietnam by SP0
Are there any foreigners who have temporary residence card in Vietnam and have returned to Vietnam from other countries?
My experience with Immigration department is only negative. They don't do their job. What does this imply? "tested upon arrival and kept in quarantine if required" If you test positive on return? Read More
Anyone use VPN? by Suppobill
Does anyone use a VPN? I would like to still be able to access online streaming for movies, TV, and music.
I use VPN express. Has been using it for years. get-express-vpn.com/offer/torrent-vpn-2 Also for your reasons but also if I want to watch Norwegian TV, most of the programs are blocked from abroad. VPN let me watch my native TV with no problem. Read More
Getting one of the last flight tickets but cannot go anyway? by mix624
Hi, So, if I buy myself a flight ticket back to Sweden departing from Ho Chi Min City 1st of May I will not be able to travel to Ho Chi Min city because of current "lockdown"? I am in Nha Trang now and the tickets get to be fewer and more ...
I'm in the same situation. The point is that you have to have a kind of proof that you are allowed to travel to HCMC. Where do I get that? Read More
COVID-19 and expatriation in Vietnam by Lo茂c
Hello everybody, The COVID-19 crisis inevitably impacts Vietnam, between closed airports or periods of containment in some cities or even the entire country . We would like to hear from you during this unusual period, to find out what the ...
More or less the same experience. I only miss my swims and replaced them with an indoor treadmill. I'll stay here till June when my visa expires, and if I cannot get out, I try to renew it. And hopefully come back in September. I was teaching ... Read More
Foreigners allowed to change visa status while in Vi峄噒 Nam by Megalodon
I don't know if this has been posted here, but I saw this on Facebook and I think it would affect MANY here. H脌 N峄業 鈥� The National Assembly (NA) on Monday voted for amendments to the immigration law, for the first time allowing ...
My question was about paying tax on your pension to Vietnam. My country has a tax agreement with Vietnam, stating that if I live in Vietnam more than 180 days a year, I'm obliged to pay tax. No problem. The tax rate on my meager pension is 10% ... Read More
Foreigners allowed to change visa status while in Vi峄噒 Nam by Megalodon
I don't know if this has been posted here, but I saw this on Facebook and I think it would affect MANY here. H脌 N峄業 鈥� The National Assembly (NA) on Monday voted for amendments to the immigration law, for the first time allowing ...
I lived in Thailand for many years and relocated to Vietnam this year. I paid tax to Thailand, and none to my country. Fully legal. What is the documentation requirements for money transfer to VIETNAM to pay tax? In Thailand it was rather ... Read More
Marriage to a Vietnamese citizen by PsiCorps
Hi all, my girlfriend is a nurse working for the state in Vietnam. She has informed me that if we legally marry she cannot remain in employment as a nurse. As I understand it the same would apply if we were to live together without marrying. She now ...
Very interesting discussion. I myself gave up marrying a VN woman due to the immensity of paper work and due to costs. The local VN embassy in my country demanded some 2,5 mill dong to translate one A4 page and it was more than 20 of them. I rather ... Read More
New banking rules for foreigners by Guest2023
Anyone seen the new banking rules that may come in. This was a reply from a guy who deals in these matters: [b]"Banking laws have changed that any savings accounts will only be accessible to those with a minimum 12 month ...
So what's the difference? Military dictator ship or a benign "communist" dictatorship? Read More
New banking rules for foreigners by Guest2023
Anyone seen the new banking rules that may come in. This was a reply from a guy who deals in these matters: [b]"Banking laws have changed that any savings accounts will only be accessible to those with a minimum 12 month ...
"savings accounts". What about only current accounts`? They affected? Read More
Marriage in VN and documents by Lambert82
Hello everyone, Ive been lurking on the forum for a while now reading all the topics about Marriage in Vietnam and what not but I am still scratching my head on some things when it comes to my documents. Ive printed off basically all the ...
Thanks a lot. It is basically the same process as sketched out by the Vietnamese embassy here in Oslo. Read More
Marriage in VN and documents by Lambert82
Hello everyone, Ive been lurking on the forum for a while now reading all the topics about Marriage in Vietnam and what not but I am still scratching my head on some things when it comes to my documents. Ive printed off basically all the ...
I contacted the Vietnamese embassy in Oslo and got a very simple, straight forward answer as follows: f)~ sir QuANCHXHCN VItT NAM T~I VUONG ouoc NAVY. VIETNAMESE EMBASSY IN THE KINGDOM OF NORWAY. - St.Olavs Gate 2IC, 0165 Oslo, Norway P.O.Box: 6635 ... Read More
Marriage in VN and documents by Lambert82
Hello everyone, Ive been lurking on the forum for a while now reading all the topics about Marriage in Vietnam and what not but I am still scratching my head on some things when it comes to my documents. Ive printed off basically all the ...
I know about the single status document from my government. But what kind of health documents are required? From my government (Norwegian) and/or from the Viet government? I will be back in Vietnam in August and planned to get married according to ... Read More