Peeweeaz1
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Getting a U.S. Visa by Peeweeaz1
Because Vietnamese citizens are frequently denied a visa at either the Consulate in Hanoi or the embassy in Ho Chi Minh, I'm asking if a Vietnamese citizen living in Vietnam can somehow apply for a U.S. visa in the U.S.?聽
@gobot聽you are correct. My bad.聽 Read More
Getting a U.S. Visa by Peeweeaz1
Because Vietnamese citizens are frequently denied a visa at either the Consulate in Hanoi or the embassy in Ho Chi Minh, I'm asking if a Vietnamese citizen living in Vietnam can somehow apply for a U.S. visa in the U.S.?聽
Thank you for such an informative post. Read More
Getting a U.S. Visa
Because Vietnamese citizens are frequently denied a visa at either the Consulate in Hanoi or the embassy in Ho Chi Minh, I'm asking if a Vietnamese citizen living in Vietnam can somehow apply for a U.S. visa in the U.S.?聽 Read More
Opening savings account in Vietnam by Lanna Prince
I have tried to update myself on the current rules for opening a savings account in a Vietnam bank. A number of forums about bank accounts are dated--I am sure rules have changed. Despite the fact many retirees are living in Vietnam, is it true ...
I have frequently used Sharemoney to transfer money from my US bank account to an individual in VN for pick up at a local SACOM bank. Easy peasy. Read More
Money transfer by Kathverg
Hello everyone im new in this forum,..anyone knows how and where to transfer euro money from Algiers to Philippines,?.information is very much appreciated thankyou..
I have used ShareMoney several times to transfer from my U.S. account to a bank in Vietnam for pick up by the recipient. Easy peazy. Read More
within 6 months or so I hope to be ready to make the big move by timmy21
Hello, I am new here, I am currently not in Vietnam, however, within 6 months or so I hope to be ready to make the big move. I am retired, receiving a pension, so no need to work. I hope to find a nice apartment near the beach in Danang, I love ...
I visited Danang in June and loved both the beach side and river sides of town Read More
within 6 months or so I hope to be ready to make the big move by timmy21
Hello, I am new here, I am currently not in Vietnam, however, within 6 months or so I hope to be ready to make the big move. I am retired, receiving a pension, so no need to work. I hope to find a nice apartment near the beach in Danang, I love ...
Loved Danang. Stayed on the beach side and the river side. Read More
within 6 months or so I hope to be ready to make the big move by timmy21
Hello, I am new here, I am currently not in Vietnam, however, within 6 months or so I hope to be ready to make the big move. I am retired, receiving a pension, so no need to work. I hope to find a nice apartment near the beach in Danang, I love ...
Timmy, I just returned in June from Danang. I love it there. Hope you do also. Read More
New members of the Vietnam forum, introduce yourselves here - 2019 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Vietnam 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 ...
Hey Mark, I鈥檓 in Fountain Hills and was recently in VN. Read More
A little bit of Rach Gia... by WillyBaldy
There's not many expats in Rach Gia, so not many videos of the city. I thought I'd post a little video, drive around my area this morning. It's the rich area of Rach Gia, lots of unoccupied new condos. ...
Great video. Much different than than the traffic nightmare in Danang where I was I June. Thanks for the share. Read More
accommodation by Irishmanny
Hi there folks. My name's Martin, and I'm currently back home in Ireland. I'm interested in spending some time in Vietnam, not sure where exactly, but I've been looking online at Hanoi, HCMC, and have really liked what I've seen ...
DaNang is also my choice Read More
Marriage to a Vietnamese Woman by Guestposter822
Just interested to hear about peoples experiences married to a Vietnamese woman, more so for marriages that have lasted longer than say 3 years...
So sorry for your loss Read More
Buying a condo in Vietnam-what to look out for, what could go wrong? by Fancybear
2 questions. I am on cusp of this move in the next few months so am asking in case anyone has any experience that might be useful. Thanks for any replies and insights. I am quite unsure about it all. I see the pink book should be in my hands, the ...
I'm your age and Da Nang is my choice also. I was there in June. Love the city. Read More
New members of the Vietnam forum, introduce yourselves here - 2019 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Vietnam 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 ...
Hey Steve, welcome. My brother鈥檚 name is Steve Brown. I recently returned to the U.S. after visiting 膼脿 L岷, Da Nang, H峄 and H峄檌 An. I really liked Da Nang and was fortunate enough to have stayed on both the beach ... Read More
Maintaining a long distance relationship as an expat in Vietnam by Bhavna
Hello everyone, Moving to Vietnam without your significant other can be quite difficult, especially since your partner is an undeniable source of support. This kind of move may require some adjustments from both parties in order to make it a ...
Were it not for technology, the smart phone and FB, there would be no relationship for me because I would never have met my significant other. We met through FB and have chats or video chats almost daily. I recently visited her and we traveled to ... Read More
Sending money from Vietnam specifics by Eddy on vacation
Hi all, As I am looking to save money while teaching English in Vung Tau Vietnam I need to work out what I will do with my money and how I can get it to Australia to pay bills ect. I have heard that many English teaching jobs are payed cash in ...
I live in the U.S. and have used Share Money to send from my bank account here to Sacom bank in Vietnam for pick up by recipient. It works very well. Small fee is charged. However, I don't know if that would work sending money out of Vietnam. Read More
mailing package to Viet Nam by annmac331
My daughter is currently teaching in Hai Phong. I sent her a rather large package from the states via USPS. I was told it would arrive in approx. 5 days, but it's been 10 days and today I got a text which read "Held in customs HANOI EMS ...
I mailed a package to Vietnam via the USPS. It disappeared down a rat hole. Read More
How to send money from Vietnam to other countries by Mabbie
Hi. My mom is working in Vietnam but she is having a hard time sending us money here in the Philippines. Are there any ways on how to send money outside of Vietnam?
I have used Sharemoney to send money from the U.S. to Vietnam. Easy peazy. Not sure how it works coming out of Vietnam. My Sharemoney account is linked to my U.S. bank account. I send it for cash pick up at a local Sacom bank. A small fee is ... Read More
Reitrement visa is in the works? by hyagly256
A writer named Rick Ellis wrote: 鈥淰ietnam does not yet have a retirement visa program although I understand it鈥檚 in the works and will appear in the coming ...
Great article for anyone thinking of retiring in Vietnam. Thank you. Read More
Is the vietnamcupid dating site legit by HenryJo
I joined yesterday. Today, found my inbox swamped with messages 'from girls'. Have a slight suspicion that not all the messages may be legit. Perhaps, to temp me in to signing-up for the paid subscriptions? Can anyone using the paid ...
Always good advice from you Read More
Retiring in Vietnam - Dazed and Confused ?? by beefbrisket
hello ExB :) im in the daydreaming/planning stage of my Vietnam retirement. ive been to HCM (a few times) and also surroundings like Mekong Delta and Vung Tau. ive also been reading and researching a few forums i can find on the net (mostly ...
Great questions. It appears you have covered all the bases for a person seeking retirement or living in VN. I have been thinking the same thoughts and looking forward to the responses. BTW, I recently returned from VN after visiting Da Lat, Danang, ... Read More
Returning to Vietnam by GuestPoster724
Hi my name is John. I came to Vietnam on April 18 of this year. The main two reasons I came to Vietnam are vacationing and for closure. We vacation from April starting in Saigon traveling all the way up to what used to be the DMZ, stopping at ...
I recently returned to the States after a vacation in Danang. I could live there with no problem. Read More
Divorcing in Vietnam by Diksha
Hello everyone, Reaching the decision to seek divorce can be hard. Filing the papers as an expat in Vietnam can be as taxing since a good grasp of legislations is needed and the process can prove to be tedious. Where and how do you apply for a ...
I just returned after a three-week stay in Da Lat, Danang and Hue. We stayed at four different hotels and were never asked to prove we were married. Read More
New members of the Vietnam forum, introduce yourselves here - 2019 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Vietnam 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 ...
Thanks for the welcome, Julien, I鈥檓 a retired US Federal employee and am currently visiting Danang. I鈥檓 thinking of perhaps spending time living in Danang and living in US - perhaps six months each. Read More
New members of the Vietnam forum, introduce yourselves here - 2019 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Vietnam 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 ...
I鈥檓 currently vacationing in Da Lat, Da Nang and Hue. I鈥檓 retired and live in AZ and fell in love with Da Nang. I鈥檓 considering relocation, but have no clue about pitfalls, problems some may have had in their move. Read More