RCP79
Dutch expat in Vietnam
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Marrying a buddist as a Christian by marrbuff
Any thoughts on the viability of a western christian marrying a buddist in 'vietnam or 'thailand?
From my own experience:Some churches will give difficulties if both partners aren't Christian. So it depends a bit how flexible you are. From Buddhist perspective no issues. That's pretty much "live and let live" 馃榾 Read More
Money exchange at gold shops by tait64
Hello everyone,do anyone know how much dong you can exchange to australian dollars at gold shops in HCMC
I doubt you are near the limit with that amount, Just ask and be cautious as it is a bigger amount. Also, in case you are planning to carry it out of Vietnam doublecheck if you need to declare anything. Read More
Money exchange at gold shops by tait64
Hello everyone,do anyone know how much dong you can exchange to australian dollars at gold shops in HCMC
Google the current exchange rate, if they offer near it you are good. Else move to the next shop. The internet is full of reviews and experiences per location. Read More
What are Vietnamese workers like as people? by Rudi2255477
Hello,I am planning to open a small factory in the Asian region and would like to learn more about what Vietnamese people are like.How do they generally behave or perform as workers?In comparison to Chinese workers, what are the main differences in ...
Usually the location of your factory will depend on what kind of resources you need (wood, metal, etc) and corresponding labor skills. The mindset is very similar and yet very different at the same time depending where you are in Vietnam Get some ... Read More
Taxi Options at Tan Son Nhat Airport - Any Recommendations by Contem talk
Hello everyone,I recently experienced some difficulty getting a taxi or Grab ride immediately upon arrival at Tan Son Nhat Airport. After booking a Grab, the driver asked me to walk to the parking lot, which was a bit inconvenient鈥攅specially ...
Some hotels offer transfer services, maybe worth checking with them. But agreed, getting a Grab at the airport is a slightly inconvenient option, though still my favorite. Twice I had someone at the parking lot trying to grab my phone out of my hand ... Read More
Crossing the border from Vietnam to Cambodia on a motorbike
Does anyone have any recent experience driving their Vietnamese motorbike across the border to Cambodia? (Xa Mat or Moc Bai) I read early 2024 there were some problems doing this. I'm curious to know if that's sorted and how smooth (or not) this ... Read More
Riding a Vietnam motorbike into Cambodia by jayrozzetti23
Has anyone here ever ridden their VN-registered motorbike into Cambodia for a visit/holiday and then returned to Vietnam, i.e. used your own transportation to exit and re-enter VN?Is it possible? If so, what documentation/paperwork is required?
Anyone any recent experiences in crossing border into Cambodia with a motorbike?(In combination with above interim vehicle registration) I was thinking to give the Trapeang Phlong crossing a try as it would save me so much time, but I'm reading a ... Read More
Helmets in VN by qnbui
I'm probably going to be riding a scooter in VN wen I go there and I'm taking a class to get my motorcycle license before I leave for VN. So my question is, are the helmets in VN DOT or SNELL rated? Or only if I purchase imported helmets like Bell, ...
I bought one at one of the bike shops geared to expats. You pay the price, but it isn't more expensive then buying it back at home. Looking at the size of it I wouldn't bother bringing one unless your shipping a container or something :-) Read More
Converting a driving licence under 125cc by sergefaure
HelloI want to convert my French licence.In the town where I live, they ask me to go to Ha Noi, it takes 5 hours bus, and 5 hours to come back. :-(I found on https://www.hanoijourney.com an information about an online registration at聽 the ...
I'm from the Netherlands and the 1968 version is explicitly mentioned as being accepted in Vietnam on the website of the organization arranging them.I've been stopped a few times over the last years. Showing the IDP was never giving any issues for ... Read More
Police visiting your apartment by ChoculaD
Since I moved to my present HCM apartment a year ago, the police knocked on the door of my apartment twice. They asked to see passport but also searched a little bit through my possessions. This annoyed me, because I鈥檝e had other apartments in ...
I'm renting a house for about 2 years now. Last year I once had the local authorities visiting. They told me they're inspecting all foreigners to have proper visas and registration. I was a bit suspicious about the timing, like 9pm or something. But ... Read More
Do Vietnamese women like to date Indian American men by BobbyM
Hi. I am an Indian American moving to Ho Chi Minh City next year. I want to live there long term. However, I also want to get married and have children. I was wondering if I have any chance of dating a Vietnamese woman. If I have a very slim chance ...
I have several Indian colleagues who live here with their Vietnamese wives. Read More
Best Banks For Resident Expats cf Agribank Problems by john10168
i am sure this is a frequent topic, but in searches, i am getting results that are almost ten years old; and in any case, this is a topic where the answers and experiences change.Up to recently, while i had a working AU debit card for all my daily ...
@Aidan in HCMC WU unable to do transfers.... Then what they do? 馃槅馃槅I wanted to say it's like a petrol station not able to sell petrol. But that also seems to happen here from time to time.. Read More
Best Banks For Resident Expats cf Agribank Problems by john10168
i am sure this is a frequent topic, but in searches, i am getting results that are almost ten years old; and in any case, this is a topic where the answers and experiences change.Up to recently, while i had a working AU debit card for all my daily ...
Ok, I didn't know that. I wanted to transfer money out of Vietnam. I never actually called WU, I gave up and moved to HSBC. As long as the money comes from a validated source (salary for example), you can easily do international transfers online. ... Read More
Best Banks For Resident Expats cf Agribank Problems by john10168
i am sure this is a frequent topic, but in searches, i am getting results that are almost ten years old; and in any case, this is a topic where the answers and experiences change.Up to recently, while i had a working AU debit card for all my daily ...
NO transfers between bank accounts? Maybe depends on your source of income, because with Vietcombank I never had any issues transferring locally between bank accounts. But you are right, international transfers are virtually impossible with them. ... Read More
Unlimited data sim card in Vietnam by chimiche
@Aidan in HCMCHi i was wondering how and where can i get an unlimited data simcard in vietnam? anything i should keep in mind? should i get it from the airport?? or is there a better deal for these. Thanks in advance :)
I'm using Vietnamobile for years now. 60k a month for unlimited data and comes with an English app. Excellent 4G in the city (HCM) , I do some of my video calls from the taxi. Read More
Bamboo Airways to Frankfurt by James Liu
Has anyone taken this flight recently? What's your experience? Family and I are taking a trip for a holiday and Bamboo seems to offer the cheapeast fare. Not sure how reliable they are with delays? With company on the verge of bankruptcy I'm waiting ...
@James Liu my experiences with them are pretty good. Used them a few times this year and no delays. Although not sure I'd feel comfortable booking with them now due to their gloomy financial situation. Read More
Sending a small amount of money to VN by jayrozzetti23
I need to send a mere million vnd to someone in Vietnam. Although I have two local bank accounts in VN, I never bothered to set up the online banking when I was there. Now I'm Cambodia.Anywayz, does anyone have any suggestions. I suppose I could ...
I have good experiences with both Wise and Worldremit.Bank transfer is an option, but the swift fee would be rediculously out of proportion for sending 1mln VND :) Read More
Is 70mil per month enough for a family of 3? by WidnesRob
My wife and I are currently looking to move to Vietnam. I have secured work and my job will provide accommodation. We are coming with a 6 month baby (thats how old she will be when we move) and my wife is currently still looking for work. We would ...
@narcrepellant2525 yes I only wish it was on USD I saw Shinhan advertising a 36 month VND deposit with an interest rate of 10%. Read More
Is 70mil per month enough for a family of 3? by WidnesRob
My wife and I are currently looking to move to Vietnam. I have secured work and my job will provide accommodation. We are coming with a 6 month baby (thats how old she will be when we move) and my wife is currently still looking for work. We would ...
70Mil a month with most of your major expenses covered? I'd say that's a great deal, you'll be able to afford all the baked beans you can possible imagine.Exchange rates only come into play if you want to carry your money out of the country.I've ... Read More
Is 70mil per month enough for a family of 3? by WidnesRob
My wife and I are currently looking to move to Vietnam. I have secured work and my job will provide accommodation. We are coming with a 6 month baby (thats how old she will be when we move) and my wife is currently still looking for work. We would ...
I assume the 70mil is Gross salary?That's about 55mil Net I'm guessing.From an expat perspective I'd say it's an ok salary if accommodation is taken care of.(in the middle, not grand but certainly ok, keeping in mind that D2 is pretty much the most ... Read More
Where to buy cheese and jam by ruzuba1500
Hello everybodyWhen i come to Vn from Europe i always bring with me cheese. I like it too much both for consumption and cooking. But i can not bring a lot and the stock from Europe quickly runs out. Does anybody know a place in HCMC with reasonably ...
@JOHNVEP This is great info, thanks a lot!Will definitely try once my stock from NL runs low :) Read More
Send money abroad without VN Bank account. by Dimitrios Gkatzouras
Hi all . i need to send money to Europe but i dont have a Vietnam Bank account . Anybody know how to send cash In Dong , Euro or any other currency ,to European Bank account ?
@Dimitrios Gkatzouras There has been quite some posts about this topic.Without proof of where the money comes from, I think it's going to be difficult.I guess your best bet would be to ask a friend who does have a bank account.. Read More
Work Permit ( Share by Giving Back ) by alexneoh
My roller coaster ride on obtaining Work Permit in VietnamAt origin ( Singapore ) checklist ( preparing since Feb 2022 ):1) Specialist Letter ( prepare by my company in Vietnam - no fixed template but emphasising my core competency for the job ).2) ...
@Joey_Joey I guess that's valid for all Vietnamese embassies, because I had the same problem with the VN embassy back in my home country.They will not legalize any document unless it has a recognizable stamp from a notary public on it plus one from ... Read More
URGENT! NEED VISA FOR VIETNAM IMMIGRATION OFFICE IS NOT WORKING by Lucija Koren
Dear all, do you know for a legit web page where I can get urgent issuance of e-visa for Vietnam??? I applied for a regular e-visa via Imiigration Office but proceeding time is 3 working days. The thinm is that they do not work from 20th January ...
@goodolboy I noticed the exact same thing during my flight last week from bkk to hcm. My Dutch passport does not qualify for the visa exception, I had my trc in my pocket, but nobody bothered checking. But I guess in her case she'll just end up in ... 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 assume you tried to withdraw from your US account at a Vietcom ATM?Tbh, that is not the most foreigner friendly bank in the first place.I remember Eximbank has the same annoying 3mln limit, but at least they don't charge any withdrawal fees. Read More
Transfer Money out of Vietnam With Transferwise by Bill2014
Is this possible. I transferred into Vietnamese bank account from UK high street bank very easily bypassing the RIPPOFF bank charges from the UK banks.( They really are lowlife SCUM ) Just wondering if anyone has done it the other way from ...
Never tried sending USD into Vietnam.Agreed with OceanBeach92107 that probably flat fee wire transfer is cheapest.Sending from Vietnam (USD) to my US (USD) account normally costs me about 30USD total.(10USD bank charge + 20USD Swift charge)Just for ... Read More
Buying new scooter 50 cc in VN? by narcrepellant2525
Does anybody knows some good models, I have seen Yamaha Sirius new one going from 17 milion dongs, is that original Yamaha or some local knock off?Thanks+
Those Cub's look indeed fantastic :)I test drove one a while back and did not feel uncomfortable (I'm 6'3)About cheap knock-off bikes:Through coffee talk I heard they run fine until they break, then turn out to be unfixable.Not sure if it is true, ... Read More
50 ccm scooter rental in HCMC? by narcrepellant2525
Where I can rent good scooter in HCMC? Thanks
Go slow is indeed the better option :)Within hcm it is usually pretty busy and there isn't much space to go faster than 50km/h anyways.If your planning to go out of town, a bit more power would be nice and electric will not be an option due to ... Read More
Buying new scooter 50 cc in VN? by narcrepellant2525
Does anybody knows some good models, I have seen Yamaha Sirius new one going from 17 milion dongs, is that original Yamaha or some local knock off?Thanks+
Ok, I assumed he had a TRC.As a tourist I would go for a second hand.In HCM there are a couple of dealers geared to selling second hand to expats.****I recommend to have a chat with them, for you to understand all the legal requirements.Just stay ... Read More
Buying new scooter 50 cc in VN? by narcrepellant2525
Does anybody knows some good models, I have seen Yamaha Sirius new one going from 17 milion dongs, is that original Yamaha or some local knock off?Thanks+
I've searched for this earlier in the year. In the end I went for something bigger, but this is a pretty good website I stumbled upon: link. As per Vietnamese custom it's Honda first :) Price for that Yamaha sounds about right, but better stick to ... Read More
Transfer Money out of Vietnam With Transferwise by Bill2014
Is this possible. I transferred into Vietnamese bank account from UK high street bank very easily bypassing the RIPPOFF bank charges from the UK banks.( They really are lowlife SCUM ) Just wondering if anyone has done it the other way from ...
Just a quick update: In my quest for affordable international transfers, I found out that Shinhan bank has integrated the Wise platform. More info hereThis saves a lot of hassles and makes them a pretty good and affordable option in my opinion.(I'm ... Read More
How to send money from vietnam by danielrudmansa
Can anyone tell me. Is there a simple way to transfer money from Vietnam to overseas without using banks. I reviewed online transfer aps like WISE and it seams expats are unable to send money from vietnam. I live 2 hours away from Ho Chi Minh and it ...
With a bank you can also transfer online, you don't have to physically go to one for every transfer.I've done these two often:HSBC - Through the website.Shinhan - Using their mobile app.Both in USD, never tried VND.Transfer takes about a day.Only in ... Read More
Transfer Money out of Vietnam With Transferwise by Bill2014
Is this possible. I transferred into Vietnamese bank account from UK high street bank very easily bypassing the RIPPOFF bank charges from the UK banks.( They really are lowlife SCUM ) Just wondering if anyone has done it the other way from ...
He did not state the currency. But yes, if sending USD you can use an intermediate service.If sending VND, direct send is the best option I found so far.And in any case you need a proper proof of source. Read More
Transfer Money out of Vietnam With Transferwise by Bill2014
Is this possible. I transferred into Vietnamese bank account from UK high street bank very easily bypassing the RIPPOFF bank charges from the UK banks.( They really are lowlife SCUM ) Just wondering if anyone has done it the other way from ...
As long as your money comes from salary, it's not that difficult/expensive to get money out of VN.For example Shinhan charges a flat fee of 10USD.HSBC might be worth looking into as I remember they do free international transfers within HSBC.It is ... Read More
Can company cancel your work visa? by Guestposter5465
I moved here recently with a company's work visa. The company turned out to be a terrible fit, very corporate, very controlling. I found a better deal. Now the first company is threatening to take away my visa because I left. The passport says I ...
Not sure about a business visa. But my Vietnamese employer informed me that if I would leave the company they would cancel my work permit and have my trc converted into an exit visa. Read More
Taxes in Vietnam by MikeyPG94
Hello All I left my job in Vietnam for various reasons and my former employer seems adamant that I owe 20% taxes because I worked under 183 days. From my research, there seems to be some truth to this. But I've been told from other experienced ...
Also remember: to avoid getting double taxed, in some countries you are allowed to deduct the taxes you pay in Vietnam from the ones in your resident country. Read More
Taxes in Vietnam by MikeyPG94
Hello All I left my job in Vietnam for various reasons and my former employer seems adamant that I owe 20% taxes because I worked under 183 days. From my research, there seems to be some truth to this. But I've been told from other experienced ...
@dani.smith non residents should get taxed at a flat rate of 20鈩�.Just Google for Vietnam tax guide. Read More
Viettel cancelled my SIM card by ChoculaD
I bought a second SIM card to be used mainly for receiving OTP codes. Yesterday I found out they cancelled it and sold my number to someone else because I didn鈥檛 make a call for 2 months.I was busy and not thinking about it. It would have been ...
@ChoculaDSpeed is 4g, not sure if it's slower than others but I have no complaints.This is inside HCM, the few times I went out of town, quality varied but was still ok. I took a data package though the app.They offer multiple ones with data, call, ... Read More
Viettel cancelled my SIM card by ChoculaD
I bought a second SIM card to be used mainly for receiving OTP codes. Yesterday I found out they cancelled it and sold my number to someone else because I didn鈥檛 make a call for 2 months.I was busy and not thinking about it. It would have been ...
I tried several. My favorite is Vietnamobile.They got a pretty good English app that shows you till when your number is valid.As long as you make sure to top it up before expiration it stays active.I top it up 60k a month and get an unlimited data ... Read More
Your Most Memorable Misheard or Misunderstood Vietnamese by Aidan in HCMC
There have been many for me, but my most memorable misunderstanding happened just after my arrival 5 years back. I had just started to venture out and about, and had made it a habit of stopping in at the corner store around the corner from my house ...
On my first attempt to speak Vietnamese I learned tones are pretty important...I tried to order noodle soup with fish. (b煤n c谩)Ended up with chicken. (B煤n g脿) 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 ...
I had to fill the same form last year. The airline company told me to do it before departure. Assuming we are talking about https://tokhaiyte.vn Verification is only for the domestic move. The default tab with which the website opens. Drybones ... Read More
Visa Question by bdsmith62
Hi all! Question for all of you if you don鈥檛 mind. Fianc茅 and I wish to move to Vietnam permanently. I have a Vietnamese friend and we plan to open a business together. I鈥檝e looked up visas but I鈥檓 confused on which one I ...
Airbnb is indeed an excellent solution to first scout a place out before committing to anything long term. It worked great for me in HCM this time round.. But I wonder if it'll work/is available in more rural places. Because back in 2018 I ... Read More
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 ...
I arrived last year November when COVID insurance was also mandatory. The requirement was a coverage of at least 50kUSD back then. Coincidentally my international health insurance already provided coverage. But the same problem as Schleger ... Read More
Looking for Vietnamese tutor
Thanks Cheryl! Just done, can you help me remove this post? Read More
Looking for Vietnamese tutor
Hello, I'm looking for Vietnamese classes. Preferably someone in d4 or d7, who is well versed in English and can teach me the basics (pronunciation, simple conversation, beginner level). Please DM me. Thank you! Regards, Robert 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 ...
Ocean beach already gave you a lot of good information. I'd recommend you to visit Hoi An first, once things turn back to normal again. (probably 2nd half of next year somewhere) Hoi An is absolutely a lovely town, so don't get me ... Read More
Hello, looking for Vietnamese lessons by brookesclaudia32
Hi everyone, My name is Claudia, I'm English and from London. I am currently in quarantine, and will be allowed out in 4 days. I have a job as senior lecturer at the London College for Design and Fashion, and will be living in the Tay Ho ...
Hi Claudia, Out of interest, because I'm moving soon as well: how long was your quarantine? Read More
income tax by mitchellvassie
Dear all, A simple question that seems can't be answered simply with a search. I suppose it's the same the world over. Any help would be welcome. Can anyone give me a rough guideline to income tax in Vietnam? I have a full time (40 hour) ...
For a quick indication: I found the Gross -> Net salary calculator in the Vietnamworks app quite handy. Read More
Seeking advice on securing job opportunity in Vietnam / HCMC by gacl212004
Hi everyone, I am Gary from Singapore. I started this thread in hope to learn from the existing expats working in VN. My Vietnamese girlfriend and I have been maintaining our international relationship for sometimes already. We have family plan to ...
I lead the IT delivery Read More
Seeking advice on securing job opportunity in Vietnam / HCMC by gacl212004
Hi everyone, I am Gary from Singapore. I started this thread in hope to learn from the existing expats working in VN. My Vietnamese girlfriend and I have been maintaining our international relationship for sometimes already. We have family plan to ...
No, I think for hardware engineering, installation and helpdesk work Vietnamese companies are perfectly capable of finding local staff. I'm talking about experienced, English speaking business analysts or project managers. Jobs where ... Read More
Seeking advice on securing job opportunity in Vietnam / HCMC by gacl212004
Hi everyone, I am Gary from Singapore. I started this thread in hope to learn from the existing expats working in VN. My Vietnamese girlfriend and I have been maintaining our international relationship for sometimes already. We have family plan to ...
IT Services. My search took long to be honest, but I did notice there is a growing demand in Vietnam for the combination of good English skills and specific IT skills. For example developers, business analyists, etc. Read More
Seeking advice on securing job opportunity in Vietnam / HCMC by gacl212004
Hi everyone, I am Gary from Singapore. I started this thread in hope to learn from the existing expats working in VN. My Vietnamese girlfriend and I have been maintaining our international relationship for sometimes already. We have family plan to ...
I think COVID and the current lockdown are also making companies less eager to search and employ foreigners. To get you into the country, a future potential employer needs to arrange an expert-base visa for you. Which (I can tell you from my ... 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 ...
My employer pays me in USD, not sure how normal that is but I find it convenient thinking USD rates are more stable compared to VND. The bigger banks offer options for both USD and VND accounts. (atleast HSBC does) It does sound a little weird ... 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 ...
Well..i work with Vietnamese every day. In the past in real life and remote for the moment. So I think I know how it is to work with them and believe that was Garry's question. Happy to catch up over a beer once I'm over to tell you my ... 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 ...
Hey Jigarbutt, Relax, just trying to help Gary with my experiences. There is nothing in it for me. Please do help in case what I wrote isn't correct. In the past I spend plenty of time in Vietnam. But you are right, at the moment due to covid ... 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 ...
Hi Gary, About the salary: Keep in mind this is Vietnam and all is relative. For example, 50kUSD a year in the UK is under average and won't bring you far, while most Vietnamese would dream of a salary like that. (They make rougly 200USD a ... 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 ...
The first hurdle would be to get a visa..which is very hard to get at the moment. I can tell from experience: my employer is a Vietnamese company sponsoring me as an expert. But even they are struggling to get a visa for me due to the ... Read More
Has your Vietnam attitude changed? Wish you had left? by gobot
Just a poll :/ of my fellow foreigners :cheers: who have been living in Vietnam since the Chinese virus arrived. [b](1) [/b] How do you feel [b]now[/b] about living in Vietnam? Is the bloom off the rose? Are you changing your plans for 2022? ...
I fully agree with Drutter. I'm from the Netherlands and been following the Covid developments closely because I cannot wait to return to Vietnam for my new job. The population of my entire country is similar to HCM...yet it took over a year ... 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. ...
Same for me: I always use Wise to transfer from Europe to Vietnam, Vietcom bank. Works within seconds. For smaller amounts they are incredibly cheap, but I noticed for large amounts 'normal' bank transfers tend to be a bit cheaper, so ... Read More
Medical test working permit for expat by Simple20
Hi! I just wanna ask. Hope can help me. Im planning to work i vietnam. Do they test hepa b for medical test for working permit? If positive can be denied to get working permit? Thank u
Not sure if it is the same for everyone. But my papers mention: Van Hanh hospital for the medical certificate. Read More
Medical test working permit for expat by Simple20
Hi! I just wanna ask. Hope can help me. Im planning to work i vietnam. Do they test hepa b for medical test for working permit? If positive can be denied to get working permit? Thank u
Not sure about that. I've been waiting to go to Vietnam as well.. (I have a job offer and signed contract with a Vietnamese company) But was informed by them that giving out new visas has been put on hold while the lockdown is in place. So for ... Read More
Using Zalo App Outside Vietnam by OceanBeach92107
There is a pretty prevalent rumor floating around that you can only use the Zalo communications app in Vietnam. I have returned to the USA and I'm still using my Zalo account--transferred to my new U.S. cell phone--to communicate with all of ...
Same here. I've been using Zalo from Europe. All works fine. Just a rumour I guess 馃榾 Read More
Salary negotiations Vietnam by RCP79
Hi all, I've been through several rounds of interviews for an expat job in HCMC. (experienced / management level) Today, afer round 3 the HR director is asking me to share them my salary expectations. So I've been Googling for some latest ...
Thanks! I'll check it out. I didn't know about this PWC book. With the latest proposal (now raised to 95k, and judging by the tone of the mail it sounds like I reached the end of the bandwith) the company provided me a Gross income / Net ... Read More
Salary negotiations Vietnam by RCP79
Hi all, I've been through several rounds of interviews for an expat job in HCMC. (experienced / management level) Today, afer round 3 the HR director is asking me to share them my salary expectations. So I've been Googling for some latest ...
200k!? That sounds like really alot, where can I sign :) I thought 90k was a reasonable salary for an expat in VN. Read More
Salary negotiations Vietnam by RCP79
Hi all, I've been through several rounds of interviews for an expat job in HCMC. (experienced / management level) Today, afer round 3 the HR director is asking me to share them my salary expectations. So I've been Googling for some latest ...
It is indeed a management position. They upped the salary a little after my counter offer. The package is quite simple: Current offer on the table is 90kUSD a year with healthcare and relocation covered. No other benefits like housing, schooling, ... Read More
Salary negotiations Vietnam by RCP79
Hi all, I've been through several rounds of interviews for an expat job in HCMC. (experienced / management level) Today, afer round 3 the HR director is asking me to share them my salary expectations. So I've been Googling for some latest ...
Hi all, After giving the recuiter from the company my salary expectations, I actually got an initial offer today :) After the initial excitement, now wondering.. Since salary and holidays aren't bad, but quite far from what I indicated as ... Read More
Salary negotiations Vietnam by RCP79
Hi all, I've been through several rounds of interviews for an expat job in HCMC. (experienced / management level) Today, afer round 3 the HR director is asking me to share them my salary expectations. So I've been Googling for some latest ...
I have given them my salary expectations. Fingers crossed :) Thanks for all the helpful answers on my post! Read More
Salary negotiations Vietnam by RCP79
Hi all, I've been through several rounds of interviews for an expat job in HCMC. (experienced / management level) Today, afer round 3 the HR director is asking me to share them my salary expectations. So I've been Googling for some latest ...
Thanks for the information, but I'm not in Vietnam yet, I'm still in Europe. All my interviews we're online. I've done business trips to VN before though. Read More
Salary negotiations Vietnam by RCP79
Hi all, I've been through several rounds of interviews for an expat job in HCMC. (experienced / management level) Today, afer round 3 the HR director is asking me to share them my salary expectations. So I've been Googling for some latest ...
Thanks for the input :) What rules we're changed this year? Actually, before the first interview they also asked for a preferred salary. So I gave them a ballpark figure to which they replied: is that gross or net? Which (in Europe) is quite ... Read More
Salary negotiations Vietnam
Hi all, I've been through several rounds of interviews for an expat job in HCMC. (experienced / management level) Today, afer round 3 the HR director is asking me to share them my salary expectations. So I've been Googling for some latest ... Read More