Fancybear
Northern Irish expat in Vietnam
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About me
Northern Irish
Lives in Hue, Thua Thi锚n-Hue
Speaks English
Registration: 18 October 2019
COVID-19 Discussions & Arguments & Debates
....Again, it's ultimately up to admin. They may even decide they don't want a thread like this, and you won't be reading this because it will be deleted :DAccording to what you have posted repeatedly, the only sure way to get ... Read More
COVID-19 Discussions & Arguments & Debates
I posted a study from Nature-a scientific journal on wuhan and the results of tests on nearly 10 million residents there and showed counter narrative evidence that would lead people to question global government responses but it got censored. What ... Read More
COVID 19 (CORONA VIRUS) UPDATES FOR ALL NATIONALITIES & STATUS
This is getting frustrating!!! Is / Are affected countries especially Vietnam ever going to open there borders again to tourists??? I'm so looking forward to moving to Vietnam to retire and not have to work to be able to afford food and ... Read More
COVID 19 (CORONA VIRUS) UPDATES FOR ALL NATIONALITIES & STATUS by goodolboy
Was not to sure exactly where to post this link so started a new topic, most of us not in this situation but some might be! https://www.facebook.com/ukinvietnam/photos/a.388627835543/10157163891370544/?type=3
This is getting frustrating!!! Is / Are affected countries especially Vietnam ever going to open there borders again to tourists??? I'm so looking forward to moving to Vietnam to retire and not have to work to be able to afford food and ... Read More
COVID 19 (CORONA VIRUS) UPDATES FOR ALL NATIONALITIES & STATUS
I stand by my factual statement that you are in no danger of infection when in the close proximity of a SARS COV 2 + case asymptomatic The proof that debunks asymptomatic transmission of sars cov 2 is here below. A huge study out of wuhan posted ... Read More
COVID 19 (CORONA VIRUS) UPDATES FOR ALL NATIONALITIES & STATUS
Which is why open debate and access to all opinions are needed not a site where a one sided highly edited, censored is the only posts allowed. The down side is people are dying the upside is people are also surviving on a huge scale so it's not ... Read More
COVID 19 (CORONA VIRUS) UPDATES FOR ALL NATIONALITIES & STATUS
No symptoms means you can not spread the virus. The science is clear cut on this. There is no basis to support Paul's opinion. I would happily fly on a plane with an asymptomatic sars cov2 because they are not capable of spreading. . Read More
COVID 19 (CORONA VIRUS) UPDATES FOR ALL NATIONALITIES & STATUS
it's an aerosol virus of particles that is blown around by gusts of wind. A group of people in costumes calling themselves 'government' have as much chance of blocking the spread of it as any of us do. 99.7% survival rate from SARS cov ... Read More
COVID 19 (CORONA VIRUS) UPDATES FOR ALL NATIONALITIES & STATUS
most oldies will be fine. It looks like some seriously bad luck is needed to die of it. Most semi healthy in 70s will have no problem with fighting it if had vit d level high, and some of the therapies that were made controversial but seem effective Read More
COVID 19 (CORONA VIRUS) UPDATES FOR ALL NATIONALITIES & STATUS
there comes a point where they are now trapped...having made it seem like life or death of a nation and not much media focus on things like 99.7% survival rate and median fatality is age 82 with serious comorbidity the main cause of death...and ... Read More
COVID 19 (CORONA VIRUS) UPDATES FOR ALL NATIONALITIES & STATUS
I'd hit the road myself. I'd be wondering does it lead to 2 or 3 weeks in isolation in a tower block. Read More
COVID 19 (CORONA VIRUS) UPDATES FOR ALL NATIONALITIES & STATUS
it's an aerosol virus of particles that is blown around by gusts of wind. A group of people in costumes calling themselves 'government' have as much chance of blocking the spread of it as any of us do. 99.7% survival rate from SARS cov ... Read More
Vaccines for expats by Overweight Unicorn
Does anyone have information on the possibility of expats receiving the vaccine in country once it becomes *readily available. It would seem impossible to go back to the UK and return once fully inoculated (currently 12 weeks between jabs) as the ...
yes, the future looks a bit unknown for now. And yes, I will not be surprised if they refuse unvaccinated. I'll be curious of any feedback from anyone as time moves on on this. Read More
Vaccines for expats by Overweight Unicorn
Does anyone have information on the possibility of expats receiving the vaccine in country once it becomes *readily available. It would seem impossible to go back to the UK and return once fully inoculated (currently 12 weeks between jabs) as the ...
I have a question for the forum. I don't wish to stir up debt on whether to take a vaccine or not. My question is, if you refuse to take a vaccine, and not on medical Dr recommendation grounds, but purely as a personal choice to refuse it, when ... Read More
Quarantine rules arriving in Tokyo
Thank you for your reply. I am grateful for your reply Read More
Quarantine rules arriving in Tokyo
Hi, just want to ask a quick question. I am a United Kingdom passport holder flying from a 180 day stay in Vietnam to Japan with no european visa history in my passport for visa on arrival. My question is do I get forced into quarintine on arrival ... Read More
Vietnam suspends a few nationalities from VISA application by Dan911
The Vietnam Government will deny to issue visa for ALL NATIONALITIES from Mar/15 to Apr/15/2020 (even if they already had the Approval Letter) Please delay or cancel your trip and wait until having the update information from the Vietnam ...
no guesses should be allowed on this forum as there's going to be few places left to get facts if you make guesses about the behaviour of immigration officials you do not know and have no inside track to. Only known provable facts on here ... Read More
Vietnam suspends a few nationalities from VISA application by Dan911
The Vietnam Government will deny to issue visa for ALL NATIONALITIES from Mar/15 to Apr/15/2020 (even if they already had the Approval Letter) Please delay or cancel your trip and wait until having the update information from the Vietnam ...
A few days ago I contacted an agency and they have stated that a 3 month in country extension can be done without leaving. Price is higher than normal 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 believe we are already there. Except for US citizens, and probably married couples, you have to have a work permit and job in here. Also, depositing money in cash happens only after you show where that money come from. This I consider okay as ... 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 ...
you are spot on. The USD is going to crush everything. It's vastly superior in design(1 unified federal debt, 1 treasury)..unlike Euro(27 debts, 27 treasury depts arguing for different rates from ECB with govts that had varying deficits they ... 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 concur. I am extremely concerned by the behaviour of the regulators in Vietnam now in relation to banking. The fact only 3 month tourist visa issued to foreigners but they invent a 6 month rule on term deposits tells us all we need to know about ... 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 ...
0.000055 in 2010 to 0.000043 is what I see n the VND exchange rate. It is , in long term view, not smart to stay invested in it https://www.xe.com/currencycharts and vnd to usd on 10 year 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 ...
Ah okay. My apologies for not looking carefully at the thread. I am done with looking at the long term here. It's not worth it. The VND also goes off a cliff every 18 months so it is very unclear that the interest earned on a term deposit ... 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 opened the link for Saigon commercial bank. I see 6 months is mentioned again. I assume having a 3 month tourist visa in passport means I can't use this bank or their term deposit. 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 ...
the banking situation makes any with larger sum of money consider if it is safe to keep in a bank as new regulations arrive e.g. "tourist visa, no term deposit allowed...but you can buy a house" 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 ...
exactly my problem...have been taken out by the new regs. Maybe they see enough retiree size accounts sitting their and have decided to make buying a property feel safer than trusting a bank that can out of the blue change rules 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 ...
that sounds like quite a lot of things I need to be aware of. I will look into it. Ideally, buying direct from the developer is route I'd go. I feel uneasy with agents 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 ...
thanks for your insights. Yes, I will look at a lawyer to get help with this potential move. My feel is buy property is safer than keep money in a bank account now. The changes in rules this year re foreigners and term deposits and some other ... 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 ...
Thanks for the info. That is interesting. I will approach that bank at some point to see what they say re accounts on tourist visa 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 ...
ok. Thanks for that info Read More
Buying a condo in Vietnam-what to look out for, what could go wrong?
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 ... 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 ATM card seems unusual though. How might you manage without it? 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 ...
Thank you for that information. That is quite interesting. May I ask which Standard chartered branch within Saigon you visited as I would like to try next week Read More
3 Year TRC (Temporary Residence Card) without work permit by charmavietnam
Temporary Residence Card (TRC) is available now for foreigners who are parents, spouses and children of Vietnamese citizens. Actually I intend to apply for this when my work related TRC ends in this December but should go out of country and stay 2-3 ...
yes, thats's right. I love provincial Vietnam. Have spent almost 2 years out in the provinces with a bit of Laos and Thailand too in between when on visa runs. Read More
3 Year TRC (Temporary Residence Card) without work permit by charmavietnam
Temporary Residence Card (TRC) is available now for foreigners who are parents, spouses and children of Vietnamese citizens. Actually I intend to apply for this when my work related TRC ends in this December but should go out of country and stay 2-3 ...
yes. The money stayed within the bank. My passport match between the 2 institutions. It's transparent to regulators as to how the money got to the bank it sits in. Read More
3 Year TRC (Temporary Residence Card) without work permit by charmavietnam
Temporary Residence Card (TRC) is available now for foreigners who are parents, spouses and children of Vietnamese citizens. Actually I intend to apply for this when my work related TRC ends in this December but should go out of country and stay 2-3 ...
good idea. I liked Tay Ninh. Quiet town and nice. Read More
3 Year TRC (Temporary Residence Card) without work permit by charmavietnam
Temporary Residence Card (TRC) is available now for foreigners who are parents, spouses and children of Vietnamese citizens. Actually I intend to apply for this when my work related TRC ends in this December but should go out of country and stay 2-3 ...
I have a clear paper trail from a separate institution inside Vietnam from which the money arrived in the banking system. I wasn't depositing physical cash at banks but was doing so via a regulated verified institution inside Vietnam which I ... Read More
3 Year TRC (Temporary Residence Card) without work permit by charmavietnam
Temporary Residence Card (TRC) is available now for foreigners who are parents, spouses and children of Vietnamese citizens. Actually I intend to apply for this when my work related TRC ends in this December but should go out of country and stay 2-3 ...
the amount of money needing to be kept in the account in Thailand would limit other income generating activities I fear. But thanks for your suggestion. I will look again at it. I don't have a pension with income from that on a monthly basis. Read More
3 Year TRC (Temporary Residence Card) without work permit by charmavietnam
Temporary Residence Card (TRC) is available now for foreigners who are parents, spouses and children of Vietnamese citizens. Actually I intend to apply for this when my work related TRC ends in this December but should go out of country and stay 2-3 ...
That is interesting. I will look into that next week. Actually, I did ask a lawyer recently via email...and they said $1300 for me to set up a company which sponsors me with a TRC and then $400 for the TRC itself. I balked a bit at this but it could ... Read More
3 Year TRC (Temporary Residence Card) without work permit by charmavietnam
Temporary Residence Card (TRC) is available now for foreigners who are parents, spouses and children of Vietnamese citizens. Actually I intend to apply for this when my work related TRC ends in this December but should go out of country and stay 2-3 ...
yes, indeed. The financial system is always a tool of state to surveil and look at how to steer people 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 source of my funds is clear to them and within Vietnam. My question is purely conjecture too. I am imagining the future. It is not real now. If they can write regs like "no resident card, no time deposit", then I am guessing they are ... Read More
3 Year TRC (Temporary Residence Card) without work permit by charmavietnam
Temporary Residence Card (TRC) is available now for foreigners who are parents, spouses and children of Vietnamese citizens. Actually I intend to apply for this when my work related TRC ends in this December but should go out of country and stay 2-3 ...
Thanks for your reply by the way. I am grateful for this. I will quit Vietnam after 6 years of the past 10 if this is the case. To be forced to get a job with WP, or marry, or become a student, or have relatives..none of which I can do (nor want ... 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 agree. I am on 3 month tourist visa and with a concerningly big chunk of cash in their system. I will go in an update the visa. I opened the account in 2016 when they were cool with walk in tourst visa customers, unlike the way they're being ... 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'll be at the bank in question on Monday but it actually crossed my mind not to bother even giving them my updated visa and instead just get the money moved rather than flag up a lapsed visa being updated. The banks appear strongly as enforcer ... Read More
3 Year TRC (Temporary Residence Card) without work permit by charmavietnam
Temporary Residence Card (TRC) is available now for foreigners who are parents, spouses and children of Vietnamese citizens. Actually I intend to apply for this when my work related TRC ends in this December but should go out of country and stay 2-3 ...
no, not married, not on a work permit, no relative and not a student on govt approved visa. I had read if I register my own company I can get a resident card. the main thing is the banks need it it seems. I will not waste time on lawyer if this is ... 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 ...
what if you are out of the country a while and have a lapsed visa. Are banks now taking on a new gig as enforcer of visas? I have a 3 month visa starting next week on a 3 year old bank account but if the bank demand a 12 month visa to open an ... Read More
3 Year TRC (Temporary Residence Card) without work permit by charmavietnam
Temporary Residence Card (TRC) is available now for foreigners who are parents, spouses and children of Vietnamese citizens. Actually I intend to apply for this when my work related TRC ends in this December but should go out of country and stay 2-3 ...
I would like to ask if anyone can recommend an agent or lawyer I can go to to help get a TRC. I'm not married and not on a work permit and seek to have a TRC in order to make life easier with banks. Thanks for any suggestion Read More