Jphasia
French expat in Vietnam
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Registration: 28 November 2020
Vietnam Reopening for Tourists, With Conditions by OceanBeach92107
The three phase plan for allowing tourists from certain countries to enter Vietnam is now becoming clearer. Tourists will be highly restricted to one of the 5 locales and designated hotels, restaurants and specific activities of their tour ...
Does somebody knows if Thai citizen can enter Vietnam (by plane) using visa exempt 30 days as it was before Covid period or they need to apply for e-visa.That would be for tourism visit of course less than 30 days.Thanks Read More
Cash out of Vietnam by Jphasia
Can someone tell me what are the regulations for travelling out of Vietnam with Cash (USD)? What is the maximum amount you are allowed to carry when you leave Vietnam? Thanks
Thanks. That's what I was thinking. Yes most of countries allowed 5kusd without paperwork Read More
Cash out of Vietnam
Can someone tell me what are the regulations for travelling out of Vietnam with Cash (USD)? What is the maximum amount you are allowed to carry when you leave Vietnam? Thanks Read More
Ministry of Health app So Suc Khoe dien tu: cant dowload app by danrodri
To show the yellow or green status for vaccination, we will need to download the app. Funny thing, It says in my phone (android, Redmi, with viet number, phone bought in Vietnam) "This item isnt available in your country". Anyone knows if ...
What you can do also is to create a new gmail account and choose Vietnam during the setup. Once new gmail address created, go to google store, click on icon account and swap with gmail address you just created. Then download the app and after switch ... Read More
Have you received a vaccination for covid yet? How? by Ford Prefect
Hi All: Have any foreigners on this list received a vaccination for corona virus? What was the process? I am in My Tho and it is just an unbelievable hassle to get the form to go receive the vaccine. I have my temporary residence registered, I have ...
I got a shot of Astra Zeneca in June. It was through a business partner who registered and got few spares as some of his employees refused the vaccine... Then I registered in the French Embassy campaing in July and a shot of Moderna 2nd of August. ... Read More
Have you received a vaccination for covid yet? How? by Ford Prefect
Hi All: Have any foreigners on this list received a vaccination for corona virus? What was the process? I am in My Tho and it is just an unbelievable hassle to get the form to go receive the vaccine. I have my temporary residence registered, I have ...
I got a shot of Astra Zeneca in June. It was through a business partner who registered and got few spares as some of his employees refused the vaccine... Then I registered in the French Embassy campaing in July and a shot of Moderna 2nd of August. ... Read More
Bank transfer in vnd. by Guest2023
Has anyone done a bank transfer in VND out of Viet Nam. The exchange rate is more favourable sending money to Australia in VND.
When I arrived here in Saigon last October for work, I managed to open an account in the first few days in Vietcombank. I didn't have yet work permit as it was in process. As soon as I openned the accounts (1 in VND and 1 in USD) my company ... Read More
Viettel simcard by Jphasia
Hello, I bought a Viettel simcard prepaid which give me 4Gb/ day for one month I think. This simcard is for my tablet only (so only data) Anyone knows how i can check the balance and refill it? I downlaoded the Viettel app but it seems to be in ...
Can you dial a phone number from your tablet? If you can, then dial *101#, hit enter or the phone icon. The message will be in Vietnamese but it's very simple to understand. There are two lines with numbers: the first number on the first ... Read More
Viettel simcard by Jphasia
Hello, I bought a Viettel simcard prepaid which give me 4Gb/ day for one month I think. This simcard is for my tablet only (so only data) Anyone knows how i can check the balance and refill it? I downlaoded the Viettel app but it seems to be in ...
Take it into any of the big cell phone stores such as "Th岷� Gi峄沬 Di 膼峄檔g" (search Google maps near you). They will show you how to check it and sell you additional data.Thanks. I think i will do that. I know that ... Read More
Viettel simcard
Hello, I bought a Viettel simcard prepaid which give me 4Gb/ day for one month I think. This simcard is for my tablet only (so only data) Anyone knows how i can check the balance and refill it? I downlaoded the Viettel app but it seems to be in ... Read More
Buying a motorbike in Vietnam by Jphasia
Hello, I just arrived here in Vietnam, a month ago (after quarantine) for work. I already got a 2 years work permit and will get a TRC in the coming days. I rented a motorbike here (I am based in Saigon) but i am considering to buy a new motorbike ...
Thanks all for your comments and suggestions. Actually, i did not take any decision yet on the purchase of a motorbike. As I can see from your feedback, having a work permit, trc...it won't be a problem to register a new bike under my name. ... Read More
International Banks in Vietnam by Jphasia
Hello, I am new here in Vietnam. Came to work last October. I opened a bank account as soon as I arrived in Vietcombank for my salary deposit and it was quite forward. No issues. However, I was recommended to open an account in either HSBC or ...
Thanks all for the feedback. I made my mind already and will go with SC. As I mentioned, both HSBC and SC came to our office to make their presentations for expat banking, offering some special offers... Most of our staff chose SC. I also found ... Read More
International Banks in Vietnam
Hello, I am new here in Vietnam. Came to work last October. I opened a bank account as soon as I arrived in Vietcombank for my salary deposit and it was quite forward. No issues. However, I was recommended to open an account in either HSBC or ... Read More
Buying a motorbike in Vietnam by Jphasia
Hello, I just arrived here in Vietnam, a month ago (after quarantine) for work. I already got a 2 years work permit and will get a TRC in the coming days. I rented a motorbike here (I am based in Saigon) but i am considering to buy a new motorbike ...
Thanks but for me, the main point to buy a new motorbike is for trips outside HCMC... Read More
Buying a motorbike in Vietnam by Jphasia
Hello, I just arrived here in Vietnam, a month ago (after quarantine) for work. I already got a 2 years work permit and will get a TRC in the coming days. I rented a motorbike here (I am based in Saigon) but i am considering to buy a new motorbike ...
Well, it's different for me since I had wife's family to license for me so it was risk-free. For you coming in cold it's a tossup between trust on the title or risk of coffee money.Do you know if such scam happen often here? Of course, ... Read More
Buying a motorbike in Vietnam by Jphasia
Hello, I just arrived here in Vietnam, a month ago (after quarantine) for work. I already got a 2 years work permit and will get a TRC in the coming days. I rented a motorbike here (I am based in Saigon) but i am considering to buy a new motorbike ...
That's a good point. Read More
Buying a motorbike in Vietnam by Jphasia
Hello, I just arrived here in Vietnam, a month ago (after quarantine) for work. I already got a 2 years work permit and will get a TRC in the coming days. I rented a motorbike here (I am based in Saigon) but i am considering to buy a new motorbike ...
I don't have wife or girlfriend here and I am not planning to... hopefully, if things get better about the covid and the borders, my wife who is in Thailand will come here. I will have to ask someone recommended to me but of course there will be ... Read More
Buying a motorbike in Vietnam by Jphasia
Hello, I just arrived here in Vietnam, a month ago (after quarantine) for work. I already got a 2 years work permit and will get a TRC in the coming days. I rented a motorbike here (I am based in Saigon) but i am considering to buy a new motorbike ...
Thanks Daniel. For the Vietnamese driving license, i don't think it will be an issue. Some other expats in my office have done it through our office admin. I will probably do the same as soon as I recieve my passport back with the TRC. As for ... Read More
Buying a motorbike in Vietnam
Hello, I just arrived here in Vietnam, a month ago (after quarantine) for work. I already got a 2 years work permit and will get a TRC in the coming days. I rented a motorbike here (I am based in Saigon) but i am considering to buy a new motorbike ... Read More