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jefJones

jefJones

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American expat in Vietnam

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Registration: 22 October 2019

jefJones
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6 years ago
GuestPoster6590

Shampoo Treatment by GuestPoster6590

Can anyone recommend a good barber shop with 1-hour head massage and shampoo service (legit; no hanky panky pls) where after a hair cut you lie on a flat chair and get an hour shampoo? My two favorite places "Kim" on Le Thanh Ton (across ...

jefJones

Damn!!!! and here I thought i was going to be able to share my extensive list of "Extra Service Hot Toc" .... Read More

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6 years ago
Missybon

Most Efficient Embassy for DN Visa Application by Missybon

Hello All, I'm a US citizen in HCMC on a tourist visa. I will need to leave the country to apply for a DN visa at an embassy abroad. I'm wondering if anybody has any insights or experiences as to which embassies/consulates are the most ...

jefJones

ohhhh ... that word "Consultation" ..... ok, that explains it ALL!! There are a "LOT" of those around here. Anyways, best of luck to you ... things are a bit chaotic here, but you'll get used to that quick! But i will leave ... Read More

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6 years ago
jefJones

Link to 2019 Version of Penal Codes? by jefJones

I swear up and down i read somewhere on these forums that they had a copy of the 2019 Penal Codes, but for the life of me, I can not find that post to ask that person directly, nor can i find anything on google ... damnit i must be getting ...

jefJones

isnt that what i said? did i write 2 wives and 2 husbands ??? The point im asking about is that a native English speaker would not search about such a thing outside of the word "Adultery" ... You seem to be missing the point of the ... Read More

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jefJones replied to a thread
6 years ago
Missybon

Most Efficient Embassy for DN Visa Application by Missybon

Hello All, I'm a US citizen in HCMC on a tourist visa. I will need to leave the country to apply for a DN visa at an embassy abroad. I'm wondering if anybody has any insights or experiences as to which embassies/consulates are the most ...

jefJones

A "company" that helps "foreigners" with things like VISAs but did not bother informing you about VOA? ( Does this even sound like a competent agency? ) "Teaching" English is going to be the SAME process ... the ... Read More

jefJones
jefJones replied to a thread
6 years ago
jefJones

Link to 2019 Version of Penal Codes? by jefJones

I swear up and down i read somewhere on these forums that they had a copy of the 2019 Penal Codes, but for the life of me, I can not find that post to ask that person directly, nor can i find anything on google ... damnit i must be getting ...

jefJones

ok, so, i am working on a translation of the penal codes for Vietnam ..... and i'm a bit concerned about translating this in a way that people would be able to "search" it easier. To give an example: lets take Article ... Read More

jefJones
jefJones replied to a thread
6 years ago
Missybon

Most Efficient Embassy for DN Visa Application by Missybon

Hello All, I'm a US citizen in HCMC on a tourist visa. I will need to leave the country to apply for a DN visa at an embassy abroad. I'm wondering if anybody has any insights or experiences as to which embassies/consulates are the most ...

jefJones

He stated he was in Vietnam we are seriously going to have to take a day and write out a long sticky post about the Visa process around here! The problem is going to be listing off all of these "factors" .... But i would LOVE to organize ... Read More

jefJones
jefJones replied to a thread
6 years ago
Jlgarbutt

English guy - looking for work HCM by Jlgarbutt

Good Afternoon All, I'm currently preparing to leave the UK to move to HCM with my wife (Vietnamese national) and would like to find work before i arrive. I have 30+ years shipping / logistics experience (currently employed as Logistics / ...

jefJones

i just stated my name ... i'm always known as "Jones" in some format or another. I just don't stick around long... but i pop in every few months. Read More

jefJones
jefJones replied to a thread
6 years ago
jefJones

Link to 2019 Version of Penal Codes? by jefJones

I swear up and down i read somewhere on these forums that they had a copy of the 2019 Penal Codes, but for the life of me, I can not find that post to ask that person directly, nor can i find anything on google ... damnit i must be getting ...

jefJones

well..... i finally found it ... albeit i don't know how accurate it is, and if it includes the new 2019 revisions ... http://vbpl.vn/TW/Pages/vbpq-toanvan.aspx?ItemID=96122 I suppose i can write a script to do comparable checks every 30 days ... Read More

jefJones
jefJones created a thread
6 years ago

Link to 2019 Version of Penal Codes?

I swear up and down i read somewhere on these forums that they had a copy of the 2019 Penal Codes, but for the life of me, I can not find that post to ask that person directly, nor can i find anything on google ... damnit i must be getting ... Read More

jefJones
jefJones replied to a thread
6 years ago
Jlgarbutt

English guy - looking for work HCM by Jlgarbutt

Good Afternoon All, I'm currently preparing to leave the UK to move to HCM with my wife (Vietnamese national) and would like to find work before i arrive. I have 30+ years shipping / logistics experience (currently employed as Logistics / ...

jefJones

glad to know that my senility is complimentary to others.... Read More

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jefJones replied to a thread
6 years ago

Can I get generic drugs of Eligard?

Eligard ( Leuprorelin ) ... yes is available in Saigon. Sorry, i have no information on prices. But i would warn you that Vietnam is NOT a country you want to be receiving medical treatment for any type of cancer. If your interest is just a ... Read More

jefJones
jefJones replied to a thread
6 years ago
Jlgarbutt

English guy - looking for work HCM by Jlgarbutt

Good Afternoon All, I'm currently preparing to leave the UK to move to HCM with my wife (Vietnamese national) and would like to find work before i arrive. I have 30+ years shipping / logistics experience (currently employed as Logistics / ...

jefJones

I strongly suggest relying on your viet side of the family .... you may or may not have decent in-laws ... but even worse case scenario, they will protect their own interest! In this case, YOU are their interest even in the worst of ... Read More

jefJones
jefJones replied to a thread
6 years ago
Howie21

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

jefJones

Methotrexate was recently ( 8 months ago? ) being advertised by one of the medical universities here ... it "exists", but i can't be sure at how commonly available even though it is not exactly a newer medication. Levothyroxine is ... Read More

jefJones
jefJones replied to a thread
6 years ago
Missybon

Most Efficient Embassy for DN Visa Application by Missybon

Hello All, I'm a US citizen in HCMC on a tourist visa. I will need to leave the country to apply for a DN visa at an embassy abroad. I'm wondering if anybody has any insights or experiences as to which embassies/consulates are the most ...

jefJones

i completely understand why things change so much .... but collectively Expats have enough information to publish it to the public to FIX some of this price gouging & misinformation... We ARE the resource ... we just need a platform to ... Read More

jefJones
jefJones replied to a thread
6 years ago
Missybon

Most Efficient Embassy for DN Visa Application by Missybon

Hello All, I'm a US citizen in HCMC on a tourist visa. I will need to leave the country to apply for a DN visa at an embassy abroad. I'm wondering if anybody has any insights or experiences as to which embassies/consulates are the most ...

jefJones

$190?!?!? ... I HATE YOU!!! All of my previous DNs were being charged at $240 .... THIS is the freaking problem!!! We need a platform to allow Expats to share this information WITH a way of updating the information as things change ( which ... Read More

jefJones
jefJones replied to a thread
6 years ago
Missybon

Most Efficient Embassy for DN Visa Application by Missybon

Hello All, I'm a US citizen in HCMC on a tourist visa. I will need to leave the country to apply for a DN visa at an embassy abroad. I'm wondering if anybody has any insights or experiences as to which embassies/consulates are the most ...

jefJones

Take Oceans Advice, and find a Visa Agency .... As a matter of fact, you may want to ask for his VISA agent contact, because after my arse hole agent quoted me $650 to file for my TRC ( which is $155 ) i would never recommend that agency to anyone! ... Read More

jefJones
jefJones replied to a thread
6 years ago
Missybon

Most Efficient Embassy for DN Visa Application by Missybon

Hello All, I'm a US citizen in HCMC on a tourist visa. I will need to leave the country to apply for a DN visa at an embassy abroad. I'm wondering if anybody has any insights or experiences as to which embassies/consulates are the most ...

jefJones

who told you that you can ONLY apply for a DN visa at an Embassy? Read More

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jefJones replied to a thread
6 years ago
Jlgarbutt

English guy - looking for work HCM by Jlgarbutt

Good Afternoon All, I'm currently preparing to leave the UK to move to HCM with my wife (Vietnamese national) and would like to find work before i arrive. I have 30+ years shipping / logistics experience (currently employed as Logistics / ...

jefJones

The vast majority of the Job listing websites are more designed to collect CVS data and then sell off that data to 3rd party HR companies ( Yes the large portion of those classifieds are fake as hell ) .... Just like everything in Vietnam, NOTHING ... Read More

jefJones
jefJones replied to a thread
6 years ago
GuestPoster22

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 ...

jefJones

Don't you have a Vietnamese Child? That is grounds for a TRC ( Its a family sponsor ) Read More

jefJones
jefJones replied to a thread
6 years ago
jamesfromkent

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 ...

jefJones

If you people are so interested in investing, which seems to be a common repeating topic around here ..... You could just as easily invest in my Bank Account!!!! - Its no more or less risky than any other Viet Investment! AND you wont have to bother ... Read More

jefJones
jefJones replied to a thread
6 years ago
Bhavna

Organic products in Vietnam by Bhavna

Hello everyone, As a consumer in Vietnam, you may seek to maintain a healthy lifestyle by choosing mostly organic products. If you do favour such products, we would like to know more about your consumption habits. Is it easy to find organic ...

jefJones

Why would a person from the Republic of Mauritius be interested in consumer habits in Vietnam? Read More

jefJones
jefJones replied to a thread
6 years ago
GuestPoster22

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 ...

jefJones

i repeat, He already posted all of this a LONG TIME AGO.... YOU are the "new" one to the information, not us. /forum/viewtopic.php?id=859279 Read More

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jefJones replied to a thread
6 years ago
GuestPoster22

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 ...

jefJones

you do realize that he posted all of this information over a month ago right? Do you think you are providing "new" information? Read More

jefJones
jefJones replied to a thread
6 years ago
GuestPoster22

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 ...

jefJones

Go back and READ what he stated ..... you seem to be missing something. He stated exactly what the "exceptions" are.. Read More

jefJones
jefJones replied to a thread
6 years ago
GuestPoster22

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 ...

jefJones

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. How YOU measure economy is not the same as how a Government Measures Economy! ... Read More

jefJones
jefJones replied to a thread
6 years ago
GuestPoster22

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 ...

jefJones

well .... that is sort of a "half truth". The US has no real interest in VN, but it does have a military interest in China .... The old Proverb: "The Enemy of my Enemy is my friend" comes to mind. The US has been trying to pick ... Read More

jefJones
jefJones replied to a thread
6 years ago
Jlgarbutt

English guy - looking for work HCM by Jlgarbutt

Good Afternoon All, I'm currently preparing to leave the UK to move to HCM with my wife (Vietnamese national) and would like to find work before i arrive. I have 30+ years shipping / logistics experience (currently employed as Logistics / ...

jefJones

sorry, got you confused with "colinoscapee" .... ive no clue why i nearly always get the two of you confused with each other. Read More

jefJones
jefJones replied to a thread
6 years ago
sgndep

American Born Abroad Certificate by sgndep

Hello Expats, Does anybody have exprience with CRBA or American Born Abroad Certificate here. My friend lost her orginal. She now has to go thru the State Department. It says on many sites that you can only pay with an International money ...

jefJones

https://i.ibb.co/Wkp70Pf/WU.jpg i guess this screenshot of a stack of WU receipts of Western Union with Vietnamese titles WITH my screen-name on them are a bunch of forgeries ? You are right ... nobody here knows anything .... but the scammy girl ... Read More

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jefJones replied to a thread
6 years ago
sgndep

American Born Abroad Certificate by sgndep

Hello Expats, Does anybody have exprience with CRBA or American Born Abroad Certificate here. My friend lost her orginal. She now has to go thru the State Department. It says on many sites that you can only pay with an International money ...

jefJones

i've been living here for 3 years .... State Department does not accept "western Union" transfers, it DOES however accept "International money orders" that are offered THROUGH Western Union. TransferWise is also an ... Read More

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jefJones replied to a thread
6 years ago
DaveTonetti

VinaTaxi Warning by DaveTonetti

This has happened to me in the past, but I have not done anything about it. Yesterday, from the airport, a VinaTaxi driver, first of all tried to charge me 30,000 vnd for the airport exit fee. The real fee is 10,000. Then I noticed he had not turned ...

jefJones

We honestly need expats to stand up for themselves MORE!!! Most of these scams continue only because so many Expats have been tolerating it over the years. Read More

jefJones
jefJones replied to a thread
6 years ago
GuestPoster22

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 ...

jefJones

I am eligible for a TRC ... i just have not gotten around to dealing with it since i have so much time left on my visa. Im sure the moment i begin that process i will have to deal with some type of ungodly paperwork nightmare. Read More

jefJones
jefJones replied to a thread
6 years ago
Jlgarbutt

English guy - looking for work HCM by Jlgarbutt

Good Afternoon All, I'm currently preparing to leave the UK to move to HCM with my wife (Vietnamese national) and would like to find work before i arrive. I have 30+ years shipping / logistics experience (currently employed as Logistics / ...

jefJones

/forum/viewtopic.php?id=853091#4621949 He did, and your advice was to "be deceptive" to get a job .... Perhaps your advice was ineffective ? Read More

jefJones
jefJones replied to a thread
6 years ago
DaveTonetti

VinaTaxi Warning by DaveTonetti

This has happened to me in the past, but I have not done anything about it. Yesterday, from the airport, a VinaTaxi driver, first of all tried to charge me 30,000 vnd for the airport exit fee. The real fee is 10,000. Then I noticed he had not turned ...

jefJones

if you don't mind, would you please share the number/email of whom you filed a complaint with and the Taxi ID number? Read More

jefJones
jefJones replied to a thread
6 years ago
Howie21

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

jefJones

Arastad is available at most hospitals with an attached pharmacy .... I have never looked at any private street vendor / pharmacy ( expats are usually warned to avoid most of them, and there is no list available publicly that is expat rated ... Read More

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jefJones replied to a thread
6 years ago
Helene

大咖福利影院 gathering in Saigon/Ho Chi Minh - Thursday, Nov. 7 by Helene

Hello everyone :cheers: After The D, let's meet up at[b] The Drinks Uong Di [/b](District) on [b]Thursday, November 7 from 6pm[/b]. We heard that they have delicious pizzas and you'll get a 20% discount on your total bill (Offer may not ...

jefJones

Would you find it acceptable for another member to publish the location of your home and business without your consent? Read More

jefJones
jefJones replied to a thread
6 years ago
muravis

Domestic Help by muravis

Hello All. Could someone advice me on what is the ongoing monthly payout for domestic helps and if there are any agencies that can get this done. Professional and safe being the moot point. Best Regards - MV.

jefJones

i've seen a discussion about this before ... however, since i never really felt like there was ever any real conclusion: What about employing an elderly neighbor? What would be the pros & cons of employing a neighbor ( I tend to have a ... Read More

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jefJones replied to a thread
6 years ago
Fancybear

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 ...

jefJones

I am not so sure laying the blame at the foot of the government is an accurate assessment. First you have to ask yourself "who" is claiming these so call property values are increasing. Do they mean "Market Value" or ... Read More

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jefJones replied to a thread
6 years ago
GuestPoster100620

colonoscopy by GuestPoster100620

Hi, has anyone done colonoscopy in HCM? Which hospital and costs please? Thanks

jefJones

a "precaution" is a "recommendation" , not a "requirement".... I am not former military, i don't "Grin & Bear" anything that can be avoided. How in hell are you people so damn copacetic about having a ... Read More

jefJones
jefJones replied to a thread
6 years ago
GuestPoster22

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 ...

jefJones

you must not have seen internations .... they are MUCH worse! Read More

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jefJones replied to a thread
6 years ago
GuestPoster100620

colonoscopy by GuestPoster100620

Hi, has anyone done colonoscopy in HCM? Which hospital and costs please? Thanks

jefJones

which was EXACTLY the point! I could not help but laugh through this entire thread!!!! ALL of you are so much more brave than myself .... I managed to cry and scream rape after a prostate exam .... I can't even imagine a colonoscopy! Is this ... Read More

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jefJones replied to a thread
6 years ago

Find english teacher

Have you not tried an English Center? There are literally hundreds of them in Saigon. Read More

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jefJones replied to a thread
6 years ago
TalhaSami

Do you know any Furniture Repair/Custom Manufacturing people? by TalhaSami

I need to repair some furniture & order to make few custom items.. But the PROBLEM is all these guys I found until now wants only big job, like "whole house furniture manufacturing" etc. Otherwise they are saying "I am busy with ...

jefJones

If it is wood furniture, try a local woodshop. ( Usually you see large amounts of giant chairs made of handcraft wood )... Often in some parks they set up large tents. Upholstery furniture is going to be a lot more rare ( Humidity + Upholstery = ... Read More

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jefJones replied to a thread
6 years ago
Kurterino

Police check in HCMC: Why? by Kurterino

I would love to get some opinions on this, especially from expats who have been here a while. The other day, a regular Monday morning around 10AM, I was riding in HCMC and got stopped by a couple of cops on a motorbike. It wasn鈥檛 a checkpoint, ...

jefJones

i wish i could sing ( White boys really can't dance or sing [ unless your count Pop Music]).... the only phrase i ever cared to learn was "Vu hoach Cut" .... strangely that really does work for boys with a white face. And again, check ... Read More

jefJones
jefJones replied to a thread
6 years ago
GuestPoster22

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 ...

jefJones

Can you at least stop lying man? I was simply asking whether someone knows something about future of long term visas, nothing else. If I would want to buy my longterm visas with money, I just open LLC here and Ill have it. You keep mentioning the ... Read More

jefJones
jefJones replied to a thread
6 years ago
GuestPoster22

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 ...

jefJones

I did not say they DID NOT HAVE ONE .... i said it has gone. The "investment amount" was allowed to be used after X period ( 1 year? ) .... That changed, which basically means that the investor had to store their money in a PH bank, ... Read More

jefJones
jefJones replied to a thread
6 years ago
GuestPoster22

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 ...

jefJones

your text states 1 year visa. which is obviously not what is from the embassy text .... which i posted. It also does not state a guarantee time period ... you can APPLY for any time period, but ultimately you will get whatever term they want to give ... Read More

jefJones
jefJones replied to a thread
6 years ago
Kurterino

Police check in HCMC: Why? by Kurterino

I would love to get some opinions on this, especially from expats who have been here a while. The other day, a regular Monday morning around 10AM, I was riding in HCMC and got stopped by a couple of cops on a motorbike. It wasn鈥檛 a checkpoint, ...

jefJones

Because Expats are beginning to report events where "Police are taking money" .... Which is what foreigners SHOULD be doing in such events. ( Report to Embassy, NOT to local law enforcement ) Perhaps you just did not look like an easy ... Read More

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jefJones replied to a thread
6 years ago
Helene

大咖福利影院 gathering in Saigon/Ho Chi Minh - Thursday, Nov. 7 by Helene

Hello everyone :cheers: After The D, let's meet up at[b] The Drinks Uong Di [/b](District) on [b]Thursday, November 7 from 6pm[/b]. We heard that they have delicious pizzas and you'll get a 20% discount on your total bill (Offer may not ...

jefJones

Sorry, I can/will not give out other members personal information ... but you have the "administrator" tag .... aren't YOU supposed to know your members? HOPEFULLY one of them will step forward and offer their coffee shop as a ... Read More

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jefJones replied to a thread
6 years ago
Helene

大咖福利影院 gathering in Saigon/Ho Chi Minh - Thursday, Nov. 7 by Helene

Hello everyone :cheers: After The D, let's meet up at[b] The Drinks Uong Di [/b](District) on [b]Thursday, November 7 from 6pm[/b]. We heard that they have delicious pizzas and you'll get a 20% discount on your total bill (Offer may not ...

jefJones

Why is it that you people keep organizing meets at noisy locations? Also... when is expat.com going to schedule "meets" at locations that EXPATS own .... we have members that own coffee shops, & restaurants. Why are "we" not ... Read More

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jefJones replied to a thread
6 years ago
Guestposter822

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...

jefJones

What do you mean the "Law wont allow it" ??? Are you claiming that we forged our marriage certificates? Personally, if i had to do it all over again, I would have chased one of the few thousand Korean Girls running around Saigon ... You ... Read More

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jefJones replied to a thread
6 years ago
lisachang1234

acceptable price to learn Chinese in Saigon by lisachang1234

Hi guys! I am qualified native mandarin teacher. I am curious how much you are willing to pay for learning Chinese. I received some messages of looking for private tutor, I replied the price is 15usd/h and they don't react anymore. So I'm ...

jefJones

LOL!!! You have got to give the Chinese Credit! They sure know how to bypass "Rules"! Hi, my name is X, is Y too much for Z ... teehee Lets negotiate so i can advertise my services. For anyone that would like a better price, visit almost ... Read More

jefJones
jefJones replied to a thread
6 years ago
sgndep

American Born Abroad Certificate by sgndep

Hello Expats, Does anybody have exprience with CRBA or American Born Abroad Certificate here. My friend lost her orginal. She now has to go thru the State Department. It says on many sites that you can only pay with an International money ...

jefJones

ok, THAT makes more sense! I was under the impression YOU were registering YOUR childs birth. In which case, there is NOTHING the Embassy can do .... Her Issues is directly with the Social Security Administration. Considering he is now deceased, ... Read More

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jefJones replied to a thread
6 years ago
Kurterino

Police check in HCMC: Why? by Kurterino

I would love to get some opinions on this, especially from expats who have been here a while. The other day, a regular Monday morning around 10AM, I was riding in HCMC and got stopped by a couple of cops on a motorbike. It wasn鈥檛 a checkpoint, ...

jefJones

Cracking down on ILLEGAL activity ... yes, sort of. All "paperwork" is being double checked now. I chalked it up to their new ID system that is now a year late on being nationally launched. Read More

jefJones
jefJones replied to a thread
6 years ago
Kurterino

Police check in HCMC: Why? by Kurterino

I would love to get some opinions on this, especially from expats who have been here a while. The other day, a regular Monday morning around 10AM, I was riding in HCMC and got stopped by a couple of cops on a motorbike. It wasn鈥檛 a checkpoint, ...

jefJones

Small world. Cao 膼膬ng H瓢ng is an old friend of our family, a relationship of more than 40 years. Had not ever heard him mentioning the directive or anything similar to "avoid foreigners". Had not seen it, read it, known ... Read More

jefJones
jefJones replied to a thread
6 years ago
Kurterino

Police check in HCMC: Why? by Kurterino

I would love to get some opinions on this, especially from expats who have been here a while. The other day, a regular Monday morning around 10AM, I was riding in HCMC and got stopped by a couple of cops on a motorbike. It wasn鈥檛 a checkpoint, ...

jefJones

Don't know where you get your information, but it's the complete opposite of the truth, especially your claim that "A directive was ordered last year for Officers to "Avoid foreigners" in HCMC." and "The municipal ... Read More

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6 years ago
sgndep

American Born Abroad Certificate by sgndep

Hello Expats, Does anybody have exprience with CRBA or American Born Abroad Certificate here. My friend lost her orginal. She now has to go thru the State Department. It says on many sites that you can only pay with an International money ...

jefJones

I am at a complete loss as to what you mean by "original cert" .... 1) The Birth Certificate is issued by Vietnam. THAT is what you take to the embassy along with your application form. After a few weeks, you can return and apply for ... Read More

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6 years ago
Kurterino

Police check in HCMC: Why? by Kurterino

I would love to get some opinions on this, especially from expats who have been here a while. The other day, a regular Monday morning around 10AM, I was riding in HCMC and got stopped by a couple of cops on a motorbike. It wasn鈥檛 a checkpoint, ...

jefJones

Don't know where you get your information, but it's the complete opposite of the truth, especially your claim that "A directive was ordered last year for Officers to "Avoid foreigners" in HCMC." and "The municipal ... Read More

jefJones
jefJones replied to a thread
6 years ago
sgndep

American Born Abroad Certificate by sgndep

Hello Expats, Does anybody have exprience with CRBA or American Born Abroad Certificate here. My friend lost her orginal. She now has to go thru the State Department. It says on many sites that you can only pay with an International money ...

jefJones

ATM Card, Credit Card, Cash..... The HCMC US Embassy is basically a 1 stop shop for most of their Citizen Services. Everything is listed here: https://vn.usembassy.gov/u-s-citizen-services/birth/schedule-your-crba-appointment/ Read More

jefJones
jefJones replied to a thread
6 years ago
sgndep

American Born Abroad Certificate by sgndep

Hello Expats, Does anybody have exprience with CRBA or American Born Abroad Certificate here. My friend lost her orginal. She now has to go thru the State Department. It says on many sites that you can only pay with an International money ...

jefJones

What would you like to know? Read More

jefJones
jefJones replied to a thread
6 years ago
Kurterino

Police check in HCMC: Why? by Kurterino

I would love to get some opinions on this, especially from expats who have been here a while. The other day, a regular Monday morning around 10AM, I was riding in HCMC and got stopped by a couple of cops on a motorbike. It wasn鈥檛 a checkpoint, ...

jefJones

Several Reasons! 1) A directive was ordered last year for Officers to "Avoid foreigners" in HCMC. 2) Several Foreigners have been reporting "cops taking their cash" to their embassies. 3) Foreigners are getting smart and ... Read More

jefJones
jefJones replied to a thread
6 years ago
GuestPoster22

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 ...

jefJones

Like you, I've lived here for 4 years, and i as SURE AS HELL would not be spending 2,000 USD on monthly living costs in ANY nation, not even my home city ( New York ). The US 1 year "tourist" visa was a pilot program a few years ago, ... Read More

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