moscowmetro
Scottish expat in Vietnam
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Anything new on 1 year visas for people from the EU? by GuestPoster22
I have lived here last 3 years. We all know that Vietnam has suspended 1 year visas, but they have not introduced anything to support people who work from here for a company outside of Vietnam. I am spending 2000USD monthly and I am not welcomed ...
I belive you but 200usd dont cover the years to come!! Read More
Anything new on 1 year visas for people from the EU? by GuestPoster22
I have lived here last 3 years. We all know that Vietnam has suspended 1 year visas, but they have not introduced anything to support people who work from here for a company outside of Vietnam. I am spending 2000USD monthly and I am not welcomed ...
total cost of about 200usd. Yea ......right hmmmmmmm Read More
Anything new on 1 year visas for people from the EU? by GuestPoster22
I have lived here last 3 years. We all know that Vietnam has suspended 1 year visas, but they have not introduced anything to support people who work from here for a company outside of Vietnam. I am spending 2000USD monthly and I am not welcomed ...
The difference would be that they are VN and you are not. Two sets of rules here. Yea but I could invest 10k in a massage place running out of my apartment ran by my GF & claim a TRC on it..... .right? Read More
Anything new on 1 year visas for people from the EU? by GuestPoster22
I have lived here last 3 years. We all know that Vietnam has suspended 1 year visas, but they have not introduced anything to support people who work from here for a company outside of Vietnam. I am spending 2000USD monthly and I am not welcomed ...
believe any investment must be 10k USD minimumm, if anyone want to use that option. Francoa, can you elaborate on that option please? Like is it just anything like a coffee shop for example or has it to be some kind of important factory or ... Read More
Anything new on 1 year visas for people from the EU? by GuestPoster22
I have lived here last 3 years. We all know that Vietnam has suspended 1 year visas, but they have not introduced anything to support people who work from here for a company outside of Vietnam. I am spending 2000USD monthly and I am not welcomed ...
It's the thinking that gets a lot of us in trouble. We need to find out if those kind of business is really do qualify now. It's pure conjecture on my part Too much time on our hands, thats the problem for retire's, talking of which ... Read More
Anything new on 1 year visas for people from the EU? by GuestPoster22
I have lived here last 3 years. We all know that Vietnam has suspended 1 year visas, but they have not introduced anything to support people who work from here for a company outside of Vietnam. I am spending 2000USD monthly and I am not welcomed ...
money well spent thats all I can say Read More
Anything new on 1 year visas for people from the EU? by GuestPoster22
I have lived here last 3 years. We all know that Vietnam has suspended 1 year visas, but they have not introduced anything to support people who work from here for a company outside of Vietnam. I am spending 2000USD monthly and I am not welcomed ...
This got me wondering if investment in such a small business would now qualify a foreigner for a TRC? If so, a significant other here could start her own business and the foreigner partner could invest in her business and then qualify for the TRC. ... Read More
Anything new on 1 year visas for people from the EU? by GuestPoster22
I have lived here last 3 years. We all know that Vietnam has suspended 1 year visas, but they have not introduced anything to support people who work from here for a company outside of Vietnam. I am spending 2000USD monthly and I am not welcomed ...
150usd at 70 all uk driving licences expire & you have to re apply, therefor thats why the Viet expires at exactly same time as UK Read More
Anything new on 1 year visas for people from the EU? by GuestPoster22
I have lived here last 3 years. We all know that Vietnam has suspended 1 year visas, but they have not introduced anything to support people who work from here for a company outside of Vietnam. I am spending 2000USD monthly and I am not welcomed ...
you are so lucky, I wish I could get a 6 months visa, let alone a TRC! Is there any way legally I can get a TRC? I dont work, dint have expertise in anything important, not married to a Viet, dont own a business & dont have the cash to invest in ... Read More
Anything new on 1 year visas for people from the EU? by GuestPoster22
I have lived here last 3 years. We all know that Vietnam has suspended 1 year visas, but they have not introduced anything to support people who work from here for a company outside of Vietnam. I am spending 2000USD monthly and I am not welcomed ...
Oh but my Viet driving licence lasts as long as my UK one & both expire Nov 2020. I had to go with my uk licence to some gov place, hand over uk licence, get a photo taken, pay the fee & got it 1 week later. My lawyer organised it for me ... Read More
Anything new on 1 year visas for people from the EU? by GuestPoster22
I have lived here last 3 years. We all know that Vietnam has suspended 1 year visas, but they have not introduced anything to support people who work from here for a company outside of Vietnam. I am spending 2000USD monthly and I am not welcomed ...
But you can get a Viet driving licence based on your countries driving licence......right? I just got a Viet car & bike licence up to 175cc based on my UK driving licence. Read More
Anything new on 1 year visas for people from the EU? by GuestPoster22
I have lived here last 3 years. We all know that Vietnam has suspended 1 year visas, but they have not introduced anything to support people who work from here for a company outside of Vietnam. I am spending 2000USD monthly and I am not welcomed ...
No, Timo has changed conditions in July. Stop giving advices before you resesearch the actual state of things FFS guys, lets get this right, its got major implications for a lot of us living & banking here! Read More
Anything new on 1 year visas for people from the EU? by GuestPoster22
I have lived here last 3 years. We all know that Vietnam has suspended 1 year visas, but they have not introduced anything to support people who work from here for a company outside of Vietnam. I am spending 2000USD monthly and I am not welcomed ...
READ THE WORDS .... TIMO opens accounts for persons proving a previous residency history ... IF they can not manage to prove history, THEN 12 month Visa is required. Reading that its pretty clear then I think! Read More
Anything new on 1 year visas for people from the EU? by GuestPoster22
I have lived here last 3 years. We all know that Vietnam has suspended 1 year visas, but they have not introduced anything to support people who work from here for a company outside of Vietnam. I am spending 2000USD monthly and I am not welcomed ...
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Is the flooding in Ho Chi Minh City getting worse year by year? by NYSTEACHER
Can anyone who has lived here five years or more comment? In my neighborhood it is far worse this year than last year. I'm concerned about the long term viability of living in this city, particularly the part I'm in, also my wife owns land ...
Never try to teach a pig to sing. It wastes your time and annoys the pig. hahahaha very good Read More
Anything new on 1 year visas for people from the EU? by GuestPoster22
I have lived here last 3 years. We all know that Vietnam has suspended 1 year visas, but they have not introduced anything to support people who work from here for a company outside of Vietnam. I am spending 2000USD monthly and I am not welcomed ...
hahahaha very good post that from Oceanbeach. You have made some good points & some good advice on bank accounts there. BUT as a retiree here too I have to disagree with some parts regarding the retiree,s value to the Vietnamese economy. I have ... Read More
Financial advice for expats - any experience of using Devere? by jamesfromkent
I've been in Vietnam for a couple of years now, I'm running the VN office of a US software company. Since I've been here, I've been approach by a lot of different investment advisors / financial planners etc. I've spoken to one ...
I have had bad experiences in the past with so called Investment experts but when I retired I had to do something with the fairly large ammounts USD, EURO, GBP languishing in my bank accounts in Singapore. So I decided to do some investments 2015 ... Read More
Anything new on 1 year visas for people from the EU? by GuestPoster22
I have lived here last 3 years. We all know that Vietnam has suspended 1 year visas, but they have not introduced anything to support people who work from here for a company outside of Vietnam. I am spending 2000USD monthly and I am not welcomed ...
understand the pain in rear end this is. I work in HCM 1 week every month, rest of the time i am working in China and HK. since they stopped the 1 year business visa my passport is filling up fast with 3 month business visa's which then means a ... Read More
Expats Living in Saigon or Hanoi with Rheumatoid Arthritis by Howie21
Hello, I am looking for information on Rheumatoid arthritis medication availability in either Saigon or Hanoi. Would like to contact anyone who may be living in these areas with knowledge of what medications are available. Thanks
Quick reply.... I had no side effects from taking Arava & have been off it for 9 months now after taking it daily for over 2 years. BUT I had to take many other drugs for the first year to protect vital organs etc & as you say its an immune ... 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 ...
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Expats Living in Saigon or Hanoi with Rheumatoid Arthritis by Howie21
Hello, I am looking for information on Rheumatoid arthritis medication availability in either Saigon or Hanoi. Would like to contact anyone who may be living in these areas with knowledge of what medications are available. Thanks
I had RA & was on meds here for 3 years but am now thankfully in remission. All hospital treatment was carried out in Bangkok but all meds bought here. At first I was on a cocktail of meds uncluding steroids but laterly I was on Arava generic ... Read More
Documents for work permit (for germans only)
Hello Walter, nothing to do with your question on WP, but why dont you teach your native tongue German here in Vietnam? My information from a friend who is Vietnamese & teaches German here in HCMC is that there is a growing market from ... Read More
Is the flooding in Ho Chi Minh City getting worse year by year? by NYSTEACHER
Can anyone who has lived here five years or more comment? In my neighborhood it is far worse this year than last year. I'm concerned about the long term viability of living in this city, particularly the part I'm in, also my wife owns land ...
France is almost 100% powered by nuclear energy. French electricity sells for 1/3 the cost of its German counterpart. Ah yes, but how much of its cost is subsidised by the government I wonder. France is as near you will ever get to a true comunist ... Read More
Is the flooding in Ho Chi Minh City getting worse year by year? by NYSTEACHER
Can anyone who has lived here five years or more comment? In my neighborhood it is far worse this year than last year. I'm concerned about the long term viability of living in this city, particularly the part I'm in, also my wife owns land ...
The cows (where are all the cows in Vietnam anyway?) can all find a hill somewhere and fart there. Saw some scrawney looking ones wondering on the road to Da Lat once. But think pigs must blast off copious amounts of gas too! SOME INTERESTING ... Read More
Is the flooding in Ho Chi Minh City getting worse year by year? by NYSTEACHER
Can anyone who has lived here five years or more comment? In my neighborhood it is far worse this year than last year. I'm concerned about the long term viability of living in this city, particularly the part I'm in, also my wife owns land ...
Well, what do you think? Eat less meat! Then the problem with the intensive deforestation of the rainforest would also be defused.But there is a problem there too, my better half is Vegan & the gasses that she releases into the atmosphere on a ... Read More
Is the flooding in Ho Chi Minh City getting worse year by year? by NYSTEACHER
Can anyone who has lived here five years or more comment? In my neighborhood it is far worse this year than last year. I'm concerned about the long term viability of living in this city, particularly the part I'm in, also my wife owns land ...
what about all them cows etc farting huge amounts of Methane into the atmosphere on a daily basis, what we gonna do about that then?? Read More
Immunizations?? by stebro
At the risk of sounding paranoid I had a conversation with my doctor about my upcoming trip to Vietnam and he recommended a series of immunizations. As he went over each one, including a map of regions in the country where I should be concerned, I ...
Not that I have first hand experience mind!!! 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 recall this when you used another name on here. Nothing is easy here.Andy? 馃槈I think buying an apartment was childs play compared to what you have gone through & want a lawyer to handle future sales etc. sounds really complicated! I ... Read More
Banking Regulations for Foreigners Opening New Accounts by OceanBeach92107
Timo banking is not a government authority, however, they have done a good job of quoting and explaining new regulations regarding foreigners (from any country) opening new bank accounts in ...
Well this must be new rule, I have card with SCB & Debit card with my Viet bank & I dont have TRC. I still use both of them regularly in Vietnam & overseas, I better check if they will replace them in 2022. I visit both banks & talk ... 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 ...
Agree 100% but as a non Vietnamese, I still advise a lawyer. It cost me 2kusd in fee,s but I found it well worth it. He & his assistant attended all the meetings with agent, building contractor, notary etc & without him I was lost (& my ... Read More
Banking Regulations for Foreigners Opening New Accounts by OceanBeach92107
Timo banking is not a government authority, however, they have done a good job of quoting and explaining new regulations regarding foreigners (from any country) opening new bank accounts in ...
The govt of Vietnam doesnt want us here, its obvious. They keep making things as difficult as they can. Hmmmmmmm...Seems like it! I have a term maturing Nov so will see how it goes then, even 3 months term interest is better than nothing I suppose. ... Read More
Banking Regulations for Foreigners Opening New Accounts by OceanBeach92107
Timo banking is not a government authority, however, they have done a good job of quoting and explaining new regulations regarding foreigners (from any country) opening new bank accounts in ...
No even though I鈥檓 on priority account, it鈥檚 the rule that no resident card no ATM card, it鈥檚 confirmed by Standard Chartered.Well this must be new rule, I have card with SCB & Debit card with my Viet bank & I dont have ... Read More
Vietnam,...a Vietnamese_American expat's perspective. by jana611
Please [b]note[/b] the following is not the considered opinion of the OP, but a forwarded copy of a post made to the Quora_Home social media platform. It is posted here, simply for academic considerations only, ...especially for those SE Asia ...
I totally agree with you on all counts, but I still like living here! Incompetent "craftsmen" are my biggest head ache! & the term "craftsmen" is a total misuse of the English language as far as any work I have had done ... Read More
What was ur best Quotes in life? by -ibrahim-muhammed
What was ur best Quotes that makes u change for the better life u want or reflect your aspect on life!?
Niver lift yer kilt tae an Englishman unless ye hiv hees fiver in yer han! Read More
Banking Regulations for Foreigners Opening New Accounts by OceanBeach92107
Timo banking is not a government authority, however, they have done a good job of quoting and explaining new regulations regarding foreigners (from any country) opening new bank accounts in ...
Same with HSBC or Citibank.Sorry....forgot to mention one important thing!!........only 2% interest on VND term & zero% interest on USD. 6.5 to 8.5% interest on VND term deposit at Vietnamese banks. You pays your money & you take your ... Read More
Banking Regulations for Foreigners Opening New Accounts by OceanBeach92107
Timo banking is not a government authority, however, they have done a good job of quoting and explaining new regulations regarding foreigners (from any country) opening new bank accounts in ...
Things must have changed at SCB since I opened my account there 8 years ago. I have an ATM card & am here on a 3 month tourist visa. I think it will depend on how much you deposit there. 1 billion VND gets you a priority customer account there ... Read More
Immunizations?? by stebro
At the risk of sounding paranoid I had a conversation with my doctor about my upcoming trip to Vietnam and he recommended a series of immunizations. As he went over each one, including a map of regions in the country where I should be concerned, I ...
No immunisation for Herpes & its the "gift that keeps on giving" 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 ...
As a non Viet, get a lawyer, eventually thats what I did & it was money well spent. I could write a book on my experiences. Dont trust any property selling agents here, most but not all are free lance working on commission (up to 2 % of the ... Read More
Immunizations?? by stebro
At the risk of sounding paranoid I had a conversation with my doctor about my upcoming trip to Vietnam and he recommended a series of immunizations. As he went over each one, including a map of regions in the country where I should be concerned, I ...
Do you need any special shots to go back to Scotland? make it a double "shot" of Glenmorangie & I will be fine, too cold & miserable there for germs to propagate! Read More
Immunizations?? by stebro
At the risk of sounding paranoid I had a conversation with my doctor about my upcoming trip to Vietnam and he recommended a series of immunizations. As he went over each one, including a map of regions in the country where I should be concerned, I ...
FFS I,m out of here on next flight Read More
Banking Regulations for Foreigners Opening New Accounts by OceanBeach92107
Timo banking is not a government authority, however, they have done a good job of quoting and explaining new regulations regarding foreigners (from any country) opening new bank accounts in ...
Giiven their behaviour, I ask myself why wouldn't they also add new kyc and say..."all money deposited previously on a tourist visa is frozen till you prove how you got it?" WOW NOT SO GOOD........can I ask, did you bring the money ... Read More
Banking Regulations for Foreigners Opening New Accounts by OceanBeach92107
Timo banking is not a government authority, however, they have done a good job of quoting and explaining new regulations regarding foreigners (from any country) opening new bank accounts in ...
I dont know how relevant this reply will be but... I have an on line account with Vietnamese bank, I regularly move money within this account incl USD to VND & pay bills etc without even visiting the bank. I have a debit card issued by my ... Read More
What was ur best Quotes in life? by -ibrahim-muhammed
What was ur best Quotes that makes u change for the better life u want or reflect your aspect on life!?
never let the truth get in the way of a good story 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?
If she can prove it, and its legally earned,she can send money out through her bank in Viet Nam.I used Western Union to send money (500 usd) from Vietnam to Thailand Read More
My Vietnamese gf is pregnant by IamCharlie
I have recently learned that my Vietnamese gf, living in Hanoi is pregnant. I am from South Africa, living in SA right now. I don't want them to come live here, and I would rather go and live over there as the cost of living is cheaper, less ...
Not really sure what to tell you Charlie, just good luck really. Thing is unless you can get legit work with permit & TRC, I am sure you already know, you are gonna have to make visa runs every 3 months & it all takes money. Not knowing ... Read More
My Vietnamese gf is pregnant by IamCharlie
I have recently learned that my Vietnamese gf, living in Hanoi is pregnant. I am from South Africa, living in SA right now. I don't want them to come live here, and I would rather go and live over there as the cost of living is cheaper, less ...
First thing you should do is confirm that she is pregnant with your child and when is the expected due date. You said you were in VN in 2018 for 3 months. We are in October 2019 so the months don't add up mate. If you got her pregnant in 2018 ... Read More
Vietnam,...a Vietnamese_American expat's perspective. by jana611
Please [b]note[/b] the following is not the considered opinion of the OP, but a forwarded copy of a post made to the Quora_Home social media platform. It is posted here, simply for academic considerations only, ...especially for those SE Asia ...
Exactly, you nailed it, see below definition of corruption, not all about 20usd coffee money to the cops. Add to that list of pay to get job Vietnam Airlines & being a party member helps too I am told by many of my Vietnamese friends. The ... Read More
Vietnam,...a Vietnamese_American expat's perspective. by jana611
Please [b]note[/b] the following is not the considered opinion of the OP, but a forwarded copy of a post made to the Quora_Home social media platform. It is posted here, simply for academic considerations only, ...especially for those SE Asia ...
wonder where all the loan money went that was given to build the MRT system in Saigon, anyone got an update on when they now say phase 1 will be operational? Read More
Just for fun: History of Vietnam by Diksha
Hello everyone, Whether you聮re a history buff or not, here聮s a chance to learn about the history of Vietnam. Below are a few trivia questions to test whether you have the correct facts. 1. Name 3 iconic monuments/structures in Vietnam 2. What ...
Wait, I need to Google it!! Read More
Just for fun: History of Vietnam by Diksha
Hello everyone, Whether you聮re a history buff or not, here聮s a chance to learn about the history of Vietnam. Below are a few trivia questions to test whether you have the correct facts. 1. Name 3 iconic monuments/structures in Vietnam 2. What ...
for someone who thinks so highly of the culture in Vietnam, its interesting to see you got out & lived in the West when things got hot!! & if you have truely actually visited all these culturally inferior countries in the West it just shows ... Read More
Just for fun: History of Vietnam by Diksha
Hello everyone, Whether you聮re a history buff or not, here聮s a chance to learn about the history of Vietnam. Below are a few trivia questions to test whether you have the correct facts. 1. Name 3 iconic monuments/structures in Vietnam 2. What ...
When the Khmer kings were building the city if Angkhor (one of the wonders of the world) more than 1000 years ago, the best the Vietnamese could come up with was simple buildings made of wood, thats why you have little or no structures of any ... Read More
Just for fun: History of Vietnam by Diksha
Hello everyone, Whether you聮re a history buff or not, here聮s a chance to learn about the history of Vietnam. Below are a few trivia questions to test whether you have the correct facts. 1. Name 3 iconic monuments/structures in Vietnam 2. What ...
Moscowmetro is talking about historical things of consequence, not oh the Vietnamese fought with Genghis Khan or oh they have found a 2k year old drum FFS what a joke. Name one thing of any consequence historically that Vietnam has given to the ... Read More
Just for fun: History of Vietnam by Diksha
Hello everyone, Whether you聮re a history buff or not, here聮s a chance to learn about the history of Vietnam. Below are a few trivia questions to test whether you have the correct facts. 1. Name 3 iconic monuments/structures in Vietnam 2. What ...
Vietnam has as much history as the UK who are you trying to kid, not even 1% as much history as UK & not even .01% of the history of Europe or China or Thailand for that matter!! Where are all the historic palaces, castles, influence in the ... Read More
Vietnam,...a Vietnamese_American expat's perspective. by jana611
Please [b]note[/b] the following is not the considered opinion of the OP, but a forwarded copy of a post made to the Quora_Home social media platform. It is posted here, simply for academic considerations only, ...especially for those SE Asia ...
I was mostly pointing out the difference in scale. You think the rich anywhere do an honest days work?Some do & some dont I suppose, looks like you got a big chip on your shoulder! but considering the West is predominintly capitalist societies ... Read More
Vietnam,...a Vietnamese_American expat's perspective. by jana611
Please [b]note[/b] the following is not the considered opinion of the OP, but a forwarded copy of a post made to the Quora_Home social media platform. It is posted here, simply for academic considerations only, ...especially for those SE Asia ...
Anyone who thinks that the small-time petty corruption in Vietnam or other SE Asian countries holds a candle to the pandemic systemic corruption in, for example, Europe and the USA needs to pull their heads out of their arses, Wonder where the ... Read More
Language barrier. by chrisrobin
I've dating and like a 48 year old Vietnamese women. While back in the states, I sent her $$ to get a passport, prepare to travel & mostly, to hire an English teacher & or attend English classes. We're traveling together now, she ...
Like a hibernating grizzly. :lol:hahahahahaha Read More
Language barrier. by chrisrobin
I've dating and like a 48 year old Vietnamese women. While back in the states, I sent her $$ to get a passport, prepare to travel & mostly, to hire an English teacher & or attend English classes. We're traveling together now, she ...
I agree, I have been in a good relationship & live happily with my Vietnamese GF for 2 years now. She wants to learn English but is finding it very hard & I know very little Vietnamese. You must understand that some people find it easy to ... Read More
Unemployment Rate by moscowmetro
The official unemployment rate in Vietnam is about 2.2% so how come every coffee shop is full of men (no ladies) looking at their mobile phones from morning till night. Suppose they all must be self employed in the IT Sector & all the women ...
The gender ratio is almost equal at those places. Hey I like the first bit of your post but I am not a novice here in Vietnam (12 years lived here) & know the score & no way the gender ratio at the coffee shops is almost equal, more like 20 ... Read More
Unemployment Rate
The official unemployment rate in Vietnam is about 2.2% so how come every coffee shop is full of men (no ladies) looking at their mobile phones from morning till night. Suppose they all must be self employed in the IT Sector & all the women ... Read More
What was ur best Quotes in life? by -ibrahim-muhammed
What was ur best Quotes that makes u change for the better life u want or reflect your aspect on life!?
Be nice to people on your way up because you'll meet them on your way down. Read More
What was ur best Quotes in life? by -ibrahim-muhammed
What was ur best Quotes that makes u change for the better life u want or reflect your aspect on life!?
10 minutes kissing a** is worth 10 years hard work! 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...
wish I knew and got to deal with your relatives, I find VN in general to be very unpunctual. 100% in agreement, I have lived here 12 years & my experience is that the Vietnamese have little or no concept of good manners when it comes to ... Read More
What was ur best Quotes in life? by -ibrahim-muhammed
What was ur best Quotes that makes u change for the better life u want or reflect your aspect on life!?
dont shit in your own nest Read More
What was ur best Quotes in life? by -ibrahim-muhammed
What was ur best Quotes that makes u change for the better life u want or reflect your aspect on life!?
look after the pennies & the pounds will look after themselves Read More
What was ur best Quotes in life? by -ibrahim-muhammed
What was ur best Quotes that makes u change for the better life u want or reflect your aspect on life!?
you die if you worry & you die if you dont, so why worry! Read More
sending my bank card to Mui Ne from UK by joshwhite
Hi, I lost my bankcards and I'm looking to send them from the UK to Mui Ne. Is this safe and is it possible to be sent to a post office or address in Mui Ne from the UK or would I have to send it to Ho Chi Minh City. and pick it up from ...
I agree,I have had cards sent from UK & USA to my address in HCMC & Trang Bang, I learned the hard way!! always put a contact telephone number (preferably a Vietnamese speaker) as part of the address, at my Apartment in HCMC the delivery ... Read More
What was ur best Quotes in life? by -ibrahim-muhammed
What was ur best Quotes that makes u change for the better life u want or reflect your aspect on life!?
Never give a sucker an even break Read More
Visa arrangement with a lawyer
I used a lawyer, he got me a 2 year TRC.......cost me 2k usd, but money well spent after years of 3 momthly visa runs. Read More
Buy apartment in HCMC by wesser
Hi I want buy an apartment in HCMC, before I thought just buy one in the building which I rent for years, but been told buy the agent foreigners can't buy from vietnames.( and seem agent is not interested in me, haha, no one chase me ...
I agree, I have owned 3 apartments here all with different builders & all quality very poor & nothing like the sales pitch & brochures they spin you. Read More
Buy apartment in HCMC by wesser
Hi I want buy an apartment in HCMC, before I thought just buy one in the building which I rent for years, but been told buy the agent foreigners can't buy from vietnames.( and seem agent is not interested in me, haha, no one chase me ...
as x pat use a lawyer, its a mine field out there! I bought an apartment 3 months back, cost me 2k usd lawyers fees but well worth it believe me! Read More
Banking Regulations for Foreigners Opening New Accounts by OceanBeach92107
Timo banking is not a government authority, however, they have done a good job of quoting and explaining new regulations regarding foreigners (from any country) opening new bank accounts in ...
good morning, let me tell you my storey about buying the property & some of the pit falls I experianced at first. I have a long term Vietnamese GF so I thought it would be fairly easy with her help, but this was not the case as there were many ... Read More
Banking Regulations for Foreigners Opening New Accounts by OceanBeach92107
Timo banking is not a government authority, however, they have done a good job of quoting and explaining new regulations regarding foreigners (from any country) opening new bank accounts in ...
fact.....never had a job here. fact.....dont have TRC fact......only ever had 3 months tourist visa & lived here 12 years. fact......opened USD & VND accounts on 3 months tourist Visa with Standard Chartered International Bank Saigon no ... Read More