honem
Australian expat in Vietnam
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A NZ retiree living in Australia and hoping to relocate to Vietnam by todd50lyn
Hi..I am new to this..a retiree..and planning to move to the Danang area..was hoping someone would have suggestions on some nice rental places..not far from the water...if not in a area not too busyHope to hear from someone CheersLyn
The An Thuong area of Danang is very popular with expats and digital nomads. There are lots of restaurants and cafes. My suggestion: before you arrive, watch Social Samy on YouTube. He has reviewed a lot of hotels and apartments in the area and this ... Read More
Latest news on visas by GuestPoster327
TourismNewsWednesday, March 15, 2023, 14:20 (GMT+7)Prime Minister: Will increase the number of visa-free countries, extend the duration of stayPrime Minister Pham Minh Chinh requested to amend and complete the policy on immigration procedures for ...
I would like to come in here with some recent 鈥渁ctual experience鈥� regarding the 90 days tourist visa鈥檚 So as most of the regular forum members & readers know I have lived in Vietnam for a considerable amount of time (15+ years) ... Read More
Latest news on visas by GuestPoster327
TourismNewsWednesday, March 15, 2023, 14:20 (GMT+7)Prime Minister: Will increase the number of visa-free countries, extend the duration of stayPrime Minister Pham Minh Chinh requested to amend and complete the policy on immigration procedures for ...
I have been told that visa applications made while the applicant is still in Vietnam only have an 80% chance of approval andapplications by visa agents requesting speedy approval are no longer possible.聽 聽 聽 聽 聽 聽 ... Read More
Visas To Enter Vietnam by Aidan in HCMC
***(IMPORTANT! Due to current covid measures, check with Vietnam Immigration Authority to confirm current availability and lengths of validity)***List of the Visas types from Vietnamese Immigration ...
@Aidan in HCMC Thanks for the clarification Aidan. Can I ask members to update this thread when they've been successful in obtaining a 90 visa.I have friends unhappily ensconsed in Mexico who wish to return to Nha Trang as soon as possible.Thanks. Read More
Visas To Enter Vietnam by Aidan in HCMC
***(IMPORTANT! Due to current covid measures, check with Vietnam Immigration Authority to confirm current availability and lengths of validity)***List of the Visas types from Vietnamese Immigration ...
90 day visa approved -@JohnnyChristoJohnnyChristo, two questions: The date you applied for the 90 day visa? andThe entry and exit dates?Thanks. Read More
Transfer fortnightly Aussie pension to dong by JohnnyChristo
Hi alli am currently in Vietnam and planning to stay but transfer costs at atm are crippling.any suggestionsthanks. 馃槉
@JohnnyChristo I have a friend here in Thailand who has arranged to have his Australian Aged Pension paid directly into his Bangkok Bank account every 4 weeks. Here's some info. It may help. ... Read More
Latest news on visas by GuestPoster327
TourismNewsWednesday, March 15, 2023, 14:20 (GMT+7)Prime Minister: Will increase the number of visa-free countries, extend the duration of stayPrime Minister Pham Minh Chinh requested to amend and complete the policy on immigration procedures for ...
The National Assembly starts 23/05/23, so don't get too excited until then. Read More
Visa Runs鈥�..maybe the party is over. by GuestPoster1236
Spoke to an Australian today, he鈥檚 just completed his 8th visa run . On return to Vietnam , he was told that was the last E Visa he鈥檒l get 鈥�..& after leaving VN , will need to wait 12 months to re apply. He鈥檚 in a ...
@goodolboy Call me Mr. Stupid Also, but what's a BLOB? Read More
I need to do border run from Nha Trang to Mok Bai in Feb. by Edziu
What is the best way to do this? I was thinking of train to Saigon then bus etc but what bus from where in Saigon?
@honem My friends went with I**Viet 9 seater van on Thursday. The van left at 7.20am, arrived at Moc Bai at 10.00, left at 11.00 and was back at the HCMC depot at 1.30.The cost was 720,000d each. No tea money.A fellow traveller who had done the run ... Read More
I need to do border run from Nha Trang to Mok Bai in Feb. by Edziu
What is the best way to do this? I was thinking of train to Saigon then bus etc but what bus from where in Saigon?
Ok, will do. Read More
I need to do border run from Nha Trang to Mok Bai in Feb. by Edziu
What is the best way to do this? I was thinking of train to Saigon then bus etc but what bus from where in Saigon?
Thanks OB, I will pass it on. Read More
I need to do border run from Nha Trang to Mok Bai in Feb. by Edziu
What is the best way to do this? I was thinking of train to Saigon then bus etc but what bus from where in Saigon?
Andy and Robert, Thank you for the info. I will pass it on.Much appreciated. Read More
I need to do border run from Nha Trang to Mok Bai in Feb. by Edziu
What is the best way to do this? I was thinking of train to Saigon then bus etc but what bus from where in Saigon?
I have 2 friends planning a border run on 8 February from D1. They have their VN evisas.They would like to take a limousine van to the border and back.Any suggestions/help would be appreciated.Thanks. Read More
Overstay Fine by honem
I heard recently that someone who had overstayed their visa by 28 days was not allowed to fly out.They were booked to fly out from Danang but immigration refused to allow them to leave.They were told that any overstays of 15 days or more could not ...
@honem Sorry, just one extra bit of info.The guy re-entered VN (Saigon) on an evisa 38 days after leaving Hanoi. Stayed 5 days. No problems with immigration. Read More
Overstay Fine by honem
I heard recently that someone who had overstayed their visa by 28 days was not allowed to fly out.They were booked to fly out from Danang but immigration refused to allow them to leave.They were told that any overstays of 15 days or more could not ...
@Travel63 I can only tell you what he was told. If it had been less than 15 days he could have paid the fine at the airport. Over that, he was told he had to go to Hanoi.My story:In July 2021 I overstayed my visa by 10 days.At the airport the ... Read More
debit card use by lord enki
any forum members have information on debit card use @ the bank?tried to use my foreign debit card @ at the teller station in Vietcombank and was told that the process will not be allowed any longer. have been doing this for @ least a year and now ...
I was able to get 5 million from a Vietcombank ATM, and 2 x 5 million if I wanted more. I didn't push my luck by asking a 3rd time.Try for 5 miil, the ATM can only say no. Read More
Vietnam Evisa by jgough115
Hello Aiden,I am having trouble getting the government e visa site to accept payment. Having read the thread I see that some other people have had the same problem. I am considering using an evisa agent but have heard that some of them are scams. ...
I just went to the official website to apply for a visa. Clicked on "For outside Vietnam foreigners, click here".On the next page it says, translated to English, "Electronic visa declaration is temporarily unavailable".Anyone have any info why? Read More
Your best culinary memory in Vietnam by Mickael
Hello everyone, As you know, every country has its own flavours and tasting the local cuisine is a great way to discover the culture of a destination. Whether it's a small typical restaurant to taste local dishes, a traditional meal in a local's ...
@Yoginee For me:1 banh mi heo quay 2 banh trang nuong 3 bo ne from Bo Ne Haha, Nha Trang All equal favourites. Read More
Suitcase from Nha Trang to Danang by honem
When I left Nha Trang I left a small suitcase with a friend. I would like it sent and delivered to my apartment in Danang (An Thuong area) to arrive about the 16th of December.Advice/suggestions welcome.Thanks.
@Aidan in HCMC Hi, thanks for the info. I will check it out and let you know how things go. I take your point re the boxing. I'll have to ask my friend if she can get it boxed.Again,thanks. Read More
Suitcase from Nha Trang to Danang
When I left Nha Trang I left a small suitcase with a friend. I would like it sent and delivered to my apartment in Danang (An Thuong area) to arrive about the 16th of December.Advice/suggestions welcome.Thanks. Read More
Vietnam Evisa by jgough115
Hello Aiden,I am having trouble getting the government e visa site to accept payment. Having read the thread I see that some other people have had the same problem. I am considering using an evisa agent but have heard that some of them are scams. ...
@OceanBeach92107 I suggest getting two copies.Sometimes the arrival immigration officer will retain a copy and it is sometimes asked for at departure. Read More
Transferwise by sgndep
Hi guys, A question about transferwise. Is it possible to receive a payment from Europe in euro and then send to my local bank. Or safer to let my Vietnam partner do all the admin and then transfer to her account. She's a Vietnam national. ...
@OceanBeach92107 Thanks for the information. Much appreciated. Read More
Transferwise by sgndep
Hi guys, A question about transferwise. Is it possible to receive a payment from Europe in euro and then send to my local bank. Or safer to let my Vietnam partner do all the admin and then transfer to her account. She's a Vietnam national. ...
@AndyHCMC Geez, i'm not having problems. I had to use swift before because Wise was not working.Wise is working for me into Thailand.So all I wanted to know is, is wise working now to Vietcombank. Read More
Transferwise by sgndep
Hi guys, A question about transferwise. Is it possible to receive a payment from Europe in euro and then send to my local bank. Or safer to let my Vietnam partner do all the admin and then transfer to her account. She's a Vietnam national. ...
@AndyHCMC When you say "yes, yes and yes" what do you mean?It wasn't possible before (about 2 years ago).Yes it is possible.No, it is not possible.Yes or no please. Read More
Transferwise by sgndep
Hi guys, A question about transferwise. Is it possible to receive a payment from Europe in euro and then send to my local bank. Or safer to let my Vietnam partner do all the admin and then transfer to her account. She's a Vietnam national. ...
I am coming back to VN in December and will want to transfer some money from my Australian bank to my Vietcombank account.Has anyone successfully transfered money from outside VN to a Vietcombank account recently using Wise?Specifically Vietcombank ... Read More
Overstay Fine by honem
I heard recently that someone who had overstayed their visa by 28 days was not allowed to fly out.They were booked to fly out from Danang but immigration refused to allow them to leave.They were told that any overstays of 15 days or more could not ...
@Aidan in HCMC Further Info:He flew to Hanoi. The first two days were wasted as no one in immigration would tell him how much to pay and when he could leave. Had some assistance from his embassy.Paid 5m VND overstay fine and allowed to leave.It took ... Read More
UK Passport Renewal
@honem Here is the video. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dV62n5I6-3YThe relevant comment starts at about 2.15 where he talks about the UK passport.However, in reading the comments section there are reports af varying dates so take from it what you ... Read More
UK Passport Renewal
I watched a video this morning by Darren McGarry of Key Visa, Pattaya. He said overseas applications for UK passorts were taking up to 16 weeks I know this is the VN forum, but I suspect the info may be relevant to all overseas applications Sorry, I ... Read More
Overstay Fine
I heard recently that someone who had overstayed their visa by 28 days was not allowed to fly out.They were booked to fly out from Danang but immigration refused to allow them to leave.They were told that any overstays of 15 days or more could not ... Read More
Planning to relocate to Nha Trang from Australia by TerrySE
Morning OK so I've recently visited for the 3rd time and the timing just feels right, I've always envisaged myself ending up in an Asian country and Nha Trang ticks all the boxes. Australia is too regimented, expensive, cold [Melbourne winters] I'm ...
@moines56 I asked him he Vietnamese guys was it cheaper to do visa runs or marry a Vietnamese woman. They all said the visa run is financially and emotionally cheaper. Read More
THOUGHT I'D SEEN IT ALL, ANYTHING FUNNY OR SERIOUS by goodolboy
Yesterday pulled into the petrol station to top up the old Mobylette & here was this guy filling up a clear plastic bag with petrol. Not a heavy duty clear plastic bag mind just run of the mill one you get at the market for vegetables etc & ...
@goodolboy I saw a similar thing at the聽 Cafe 69 bia hoi on Bach Dang, Nha Trang.2 x 1 litre plastic milk bottles were filled with draft beer then poured into a single layer plastic bag.Paid the money, hung it on the motorbike handlebar and ... Read More
Health declaration form on entry to Vietnam by drybones
I intend to come to Ho Chi Minh city from the UK in May of this year and need to complete a health declaration form prior to entry. It appears that I have to register a VN sim in order to verify the health declaration form. How can I get a VN sim ...
@RCP79 Hi RCP79, I'm in Thailand trying to help a friend who is in the UK and wants to get back to VN. He is computer semi-literate. He has a dumbphone and a wifi only tablet. I've handballed the eVisa application to his travel agent but am ... Read More
Flight Restrictions At Airports Connecting To Vietnam by OceanBeach92107
Depending upon where an expat originates a flight to Vietnam, unless you have a Non-Stop ticket, your flight will be passing through a connecting airport. In my particular case, some of the options are to connect through Korea, Japan, Singapore and ...
@KateJamesVietnam Hi. Ive googled ViXeRe and can;t find any website. Can you give me more info please.Thank You Read More
Travel/medical insurance by yudirajput
Hi,聽Any suggestions/advices on travel insurance companies (Where to get one ?) if anyone has got one ?I am travelling from May - June, 2022 and looking to get a travel insurance with USD 10,000 minimum liability as per the requirement I ...
@pogiwayne I agree. On both the IATA and Vietnam Airlines sites there is no mention of travel insurance.However, the official VN Government website (baochinphu.vn) says insurance is mandatory.Google "Travel restrictions relaxed as Vietnam fully ... Read More
Travel/medical insurance by yudirajput
Hi,聽Any suggestions/advices on travel insurance companies (Where to get one ?) if anyone has got one ?I am travelling from May - June, 2022 and looking to get a travel insurance with USD 10,000 minimum liability as per the requirement I ...
@yudirajput I have a similar request, but for a UK citizen who is 77 years of age. It seems most policies cut of at 75. Any suggestions would be appreciated. Thank you. Read More
Overstay in Vietnam by jonnysharp6
Hi all Due to the immigration not extending visas or companies not providing TRC's . What are the penalties for not renewing the visa during lockdown? The travel agents and visa agents charge a fortune now for only a 15 day extension visa. One ...
On 21 June I went to the Immigration Office at 254 Nguyen Trai street, District 1 HCMC. I explained to the clerk that my tourist visa had expired the previous day (20 June), that I had a confirmed flight out on 1 July and that I wanted an exit ... Read More
Transferwise by sgndep
Hi guys, A question about transferwise. Is it possible to receive a payment from Europe in euro and then send to my local bank. Or safer to let my Vietnam partner do all the admin and then transfer to her account. She's a Vietnam national. ...
It looks like Sacombank is the answer. Thanks for the info. It was more than I expected, but really appreciated. Read More
Transferwise by sgndep
Hi guys, A question about transferwise. Is it possible to receive a payment from Europe in euro and then send to my local bank. Or safer to let my Vietnam partner do all the admin and then transfer to her account. She's a Vietnam national. ...
QPR_FC I'm thinking of opening a Sacombank account, if I can recieve funds via Transferwise. Can you tell me what type of account you have with Sacombank? As much detail as possible please. Thanks. Read More
Transferwise by sgndep
Hi guys, A question about transferwise. Is it possible to receive a payment from Europe in euro and then send to my local bank. Or safer to let my Vietnam partner do all the admin and then transfer to her account. She's a Vietnam national. ...
Update: On Monday, 23 March I transferred $AUD1000 from my Australian Westpac account. Note-there is no option to transfer VND Vietcombank credited to proceeds to my account at 10.06 on Tuesday 24 March. The VCB AUD buying transfer rate shown on ... Read More
Transferwise by sgndep
Hi guys, A question about transferwise. Is it possible to receive a payment from Europe in euro and then send to my local bank. Or safer to let my Vietnam partner do all the admin and then transfer to her account. She's a Vietnam national. ...
Everyone, thanks for the feedback. Just to clarify: 1. Westpac charges me AUD$20 per transfer, not $25, my mistake. 2. I have never used Transferwise. I was looking at it as a cheaper alternative to Westpac. 3. The NAPAS system (The National ... Read More
Transferwise by sgndep
Hi guys, A question about transferwise. Is it possible to receive a payment from Europe in euro and then send to my local bank. Or safer to let my Vietnam partner do all the admin and then transfer to her account. She's a Vietnam national. ...
I have been sending money from my Australian Westpac account to my Vietcombank account for the last 6 months, $1000 at a time. Westpac charges me a flat $25 and the Vietcombank rate is lousy. Transferwise would have saved me around 900K VND each ... Read More
Temporary Residence Card ??? What is it good for ???? by findvietnam
Hello Every Body I hope your guy is winning !!! my joke What are the rules , thoughts and reasons to get a Temporary Residence Card for Vietnam ???? Can you work ?? Health care options ?? More hassle less hassle ?? I am just asking , I am ...
Thanks everyone for your replies. I (jokingly) suggested to my Vietnamese friends that I get a marriage visa. They all thought it was a good idea (misery likes company?) but told me that in the long run the cost of a TRC is far less than keeping a ... Read More
Temporary Residence Card ??? What is it good for ???? by findvietnam
Hello Every Body I hope your guy is winning !!! my joke What are the rules , thoughts and reasons to get a Temporary Residence Card for Vietnam ???? Can you work ?? Health care options ?? More hassle less hassle ?? I am just asking , I am ...
Hi colinoscapee, You state that you did a TRC for $200. Is this correct? I'm thinking of applying for a TRC and a HCMC agent has quoted me US$1600 for 3 years. If yours was in fact $200, did you do it yourself or use an agent? More info would ... Read More