devarj57
American looking for information about Vietnam
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Registration: 01 February 2021
Tax service for US returns by Yes006508
Hi, I'm an US expat living in Vietnam. Can someone recommend a tax service in the HCMC area who can assist me in preparing my personal US tax returns. Thanks
Use Turbo Tax software and file electronically Read More
Help with K-1 visa interview by Tsion Gigi
help I am A us citizen and looking for an honest agency in bangkok to help my Thai fiance with preperations for the interview at the amarican embassy in bangkokk thank you Avi
B4 spending on an attourney spend some time on this website. Great visa forum.visajouney.comLots of real time information on all sorts of visa issues and recounts of questions asked at interviews. They only asked us 4 questions and granted the visa. Read More
Moving to Vietnam with personal belongings by Kiteflyer
Hi,I have read some alarming messages here saying that used goods can't be imported. Surely there must be an exception for persons who are moving to the country because they are married with a Vietnamese woman. I am not leaving behind an address and ...
Not sure about UK, but here in Houston, Texas, USA we use a Vietnamese Shipping Company. They are exteremly reliable and very inexpensive. We use them regularly to ship and everytime the items are received within a couple of week intact. I'm sure ... Read More
Exploring possibility of retiring to Thailand from Australia by Antonius Yohannus Yench
Call me Hansie. My partner and I live in Australia on the Murray River. I'll be travelling to Thailand in early Sep. 23 to get a feel for this place of which I have so much heard about. We are exploring the possibility of investing in Thailand and ...
I lived in Jomtien and Bangkok for several years until 2021. I have friends who fly from Phuket and Koi S to Bankok for expert medical care. Must be we're all clueless or want the best care for our specific medical issues. In USA, I travel to ... Read More
Exploring possibility of retiring to Thailand from Australia by Antonius Yohannus Yench
Call me Hansie. My partner and I live in Australia on the Murray River. I'll be travelling to Thailand in early Sep. 23 to get a feel for this place of which I have so much heard about. We are exploring the possibility of investing in Thailand and ...
I've been to the international hospitals in Bangkok and Pattaya. I thought they were outstanding. But higher cost. Read More
Loosing Face vietnamese family by Zephyron
Hello everyone,Im Zepyhron from germany and I wanna tell you my tragic story.I was this march traveling for 16 days to HCMC. I was met there my vietnamese girlfriend for first time in real life. We know each other from a german-vietnamese friend, he ...
Do not marry the first Thai or VN woman you think you're in love with. I've been there and know several friends that have regretted doing so. For first timers, spending time with girls in those countries is like being on a drug; a constant high for ... Read More
K-1 fiance'e visa by Tsion Gigi
hello everyone i have applied for K-1 and were regected and my application was declined even after appel. now I am looking to reapply but this time I learned a lesson and i am looking for legalhelp i will greatly appreciate for anyone that knows a ...
Post this on Visajourney.comBetter for responses Read More
Moving to Vietnam For A Few Years - Would Like Some Guidance by FW850
Hi Everyone!I plan on moving to Vietnam in about a year and wanted to get my bearings about where to land and how best to navigate a career path/business opportunities and start a new chapter in my life with my family.A bit about myself:I own a ...
@OceanBeach92107 Planning is everything, the plan is nothing. Read More
"Support" for Vietnamese girlfriend by danrodri
Hi community. Now, I know this is a difficult topic because there are a great amount of variables to take into account. But I still would like to ask. I have a longer relationship with a nice lady here in Saigon. Now, unsurprising, finances start to ...
we support with @ 350USD monthly for a four member household. Read More
Is 1 million Thai baht too much for Sin sod Thailand by Dazzling Racoon
Hi friends, I鈥檒l explain my circumstance and appreciate any constructive advice. Try not to judge me too much or tear me apart if you do. I鈥檝e done my research on the topic and understand the sliding scale on expected sin sod ie. 100k - ...
Payton Place revisited Read More
Vietnamese Name order by lightinumbrella4
Hello everyone,I'd like to know how to address a Vietnamese colleague via email when they are using three names?聽For example: 1Vu name2 name3 .聽Is the order similar to Chinese when the last name is presented first? For example is VU the ...
Same issue when wife got her green card. Had middle name as first name. US immigration can't even distinguish the difference. Of course, about six month wait to get it corrected. Not a big deal but surely they should know better after decades of ... Read More
Can anything be done to a scammer? by IamCharlie
In 2021, I used a Saigon company for a business visa, spoke to other foreigners who used his services, and they were successful. That success did not follow onto me. He did not deliver as promised. Anyway, I have been waiting for months for a ...
@Aidan in HCMC聽Good helpful response.聽Quite different from all the usual degrading remarks form those who presume to be on the top of the advice food chain on this site.聽Having lived in Vietnam HCMC during the 2021 lockdowns, I'm ... Read More
getting post in Vietnam by ruthbrandish
Has anyone had a problem getting post from the Uk in HCM. Nearly everything posted to me by family never arrives especially parcels . Is there a way around this ?聽
I'm in Houston, USA. A large Vietnamese enclave here. We go to a private Vietnamese Shipping Company and ship via them. Cheaper (by a lot less than DHL) and much, much more reliable than US Postal System. Perhaps there is something like that in your ... Read More
Renting a condo for two months in Jomtien by Giants500
I have heard the Jomtien is nice and quite area. How about the transportation!!! Any suggestion for short term rental. Thank you.
We stayed at the View Talay. Booked via AirBnb. Excellent area. A few minutes walk to the beach Read More
Sports in HCMC
Anyone know where I can play racquetball or pickleball in HCMC? I can only find tennis and squash courts. Read More
DAILY LIFE IN VIETNAM DURING COVID-19 PANDEMIC 2020-2021 by goodolboy
Day 4 self imposed isolation in apartment :- Today the lock down seems to be taking effect Q 12 Tan Thoi Nhat . All big coffee shops, BBQ etc now closed, Some small coffee shops & street eating places still open. Most Supermarkets & street ...
More tests Covid tests at Emerald today, the information I got is that 4 out of 6 blocks have to get tested every 3 days now & not sure for how long it will go on for.Test every three days is going to be hard going on the old nose. Better safe ... Read More
USA to spend 1.2 billion on new embassy. by Guest2023
What a waste of money, well done! [url=https://tuoitrenews.vn/news/politics/20210826/us-to-build-12bn-new-embassy-compound-in-hanoi/62788.html]Han Oi embassy[/url]
Based on the HCMC consulate open/availability schedule, they should only require a tent. Albeit a large one. They're closed again until further notice. Currently, IV department only works Monday and Thursdays. Read More
Why is covid cases increasing in Thailand. by Bazza343
After months of the closure of the border to all tourists. and strict quarantine put in place returning Thai's and ex-pats returning to their Thai families. For the last 6 months, there have been many clusters of covid breaking out mainly in the ...
For those interested in statistics: Copy and paste in browser https://sharylattkisson.com/2021/07/covid-19-vaccine-analysis-the-most-common-adverse-events-reported-so-far/?utm_source=ActiveCampaign&utm_medium=email&utm_content=Sharyl ... Read More
Covid testing in HCMC? by Bangkokian1
Hi everyone -- As part of travel regulations, I need to get a Covid test within 72 hours of my flight leaving HCMC next week. Does anyone have any recommendations for where I can do that? (Preferably in District 2?) If anyone has already done ...
FV HOSPITAL 6 Nguyen Luong Bang St., Phu My Hung, Dist.7, HCMC. Got my results the same day via email Document was sent the next day Read More
Arriving in Vietnam Lessons Learned by devarj57
I arrived in HCMC on 4/22. Some things I learned processing through immigration. 1. I flew from USA via Singapore Airlines. No issues transiting through Singapore to Vietnam 2. After deplaning the first step is getting through transit clearance with ...
Yes. I was on that flight. Where are you staying in HCMC? I'll try to message you on private chat. Read More
Arriving in Vietnam Lessons Learned
I arrived in HCMC on 4/22. Some things I learned processing through immigration. 1. I flew from USA via Singapore Airlines. No issues transiting through Singapore to Vietnam 2. After deplaning the first step is getting through transit clearance with ... Read More
Looking for a flight to Vietnam by devarj57
Can anyone tell me what airlines are flying into Vietnam
i'm the only one in business class to singapore Read More
Looking for a flight to Vietnam by devarj57
Can anyone tell me what airlines are flying into Vietnam
thanks everyone. currently on a 17 hour flight from usa to singapore (singapore airlines) Then 2 hours to HCMC (signapore airlines). Read More
Looking for a flight to Vietnam by devarj57
Can anyone tell me what airlines are flying into Vietnam
Erikji is correct. That's how we booked the flight. It can be done via email correspondence with the suggested airlines. Read More
Looking for a flight to Vietnam by devarj57
Can anyone tell me what airlines are flying into Vietnam
Thanks for all the responses. Now booked on Singapore Airlines. Direct flight from Los Angeles to Singapore. Then Singapore Airlines to HCMC. Thanks to David Tran Agency in Vietnam for all the work in getting this done. Arrive in HCMC on April 22nd. Read More
Looking for a flight to Vietnam by devarj57
Can anyone tell me what airlines are flying into Vietnam
I have all the required documents. My Cathay Pacific flight was cancelled. Korean Air told me thay are not flying into Vietnam. I tried Vietjet and Vietnam Airlines from Bangkok but get no results when I search flights. I'm simply asking anyone ... Read More
Looking for a flight to Vietnam
Can anyone tell me what airlines are flying into Vietnam Read More
TEFL or TESOL in Vietnam by thecyclist
There are a multitude of online TEFL courses on offer. After 30 years of teaching, I doubt that they can teach me much. But since they are so cheap, I might as well get one. Which of the cheaper ones would you recommend, not in terms of the ...
Teachaway via University of Toronto Read More
Heads up - customs clearance for post from abroad by sanooku
Just been online chatting with vnpost. Was told that customs clearance for parcels can now take 1-2 weeks. The last parcel I received in September was cleared in 2 days: Item presented to import Customs= Saturday 19 September 2020 Held by ...
Can you recomment a real estate agency in Vung Tau. I'm contemplating living there Read More
New members of the Vietnam forum, introduce yourselves here - 2021 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Vietnam forum? Don't know how to start? This thread is for you ;) We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your expat story if you are already living in the country, or to tell us more on ...
I'm of similar interests and moving to Vietnam in May. Let's connect. Read More
Seeking accomadations in HCMC
I plan to arrive in HCMC in May, after 14 quarrentine, I'm looking for an apartment to rent. Need office workspace. 2 adults + one baby. Any recommendations? Read More
how to get back to vietnam? by bizdeals
i booked a flight last year for jetstar for march 29th 2021 but it has been cancelled. What can i do to get back to ho chi minh city and how much will it cost all up (airfare, quarantine etc..)?
What's the name of the company? Read More
I need help on getting special entry into Da Nang (VietNam) by drjosh
Dear all, I would appreciate any important information or contact(s) for getting into VN during this pandemic. I heard there are some specialized sponsoring companies capable of doing so. Thanks!
If you find something, please let me know. I'm in the same situation Read More
Quarantine in Saigon by Hooked
Good morning Y鈥檃ll. I am on day 5 of myself imposed lockdown. Vn government thinks they did this to me but it was my choice to come. Things that make me smile today: Very happy that I prearranged a treadmill to rent and had it installed in ...
What type of visa did you obtain to be in Vietnam Read More
Seeking employment in HCMC by devarj57
Looking to get a jib in HCMC. Salary is not a factor. Want to move to HCMC. Colonel David R. McClean (Retired) is currently President of Allons Consulting Group, LLC and Allons Business Solutions LLC. He has over 27 years of logistics experience, ...
Cut and paste from resume - lazy me Read More
New members of the Vietnam forum, introduce yourselves here - 2021 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Vietnam forum? Don't know how to start? This thread is for you ;) We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your expat story if you are already living in the country, or to tell us more on ...
Plannig to move to HCMC. Looking for work there but not that important. Stuck in limbo awaiting Vietnam governmant access to the country. Read More
Seeking employment in HCMC
Looking to get a jib in HCMC. Salary is not a factor. Want to move to HCMC. Colonel David R. McClean (Retired) is currently President of Allons Consulting Group, LLC and Allons Business Solutions LLC. He has over 27 years of logistics experience, ... Read More