Chris
@Jayhawk
American expat in Vietnam
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About me
American
Lives in Ho Chi Minh City
Speaks English
Registration: 05 June 2012
Doctor/Hospital Recommendation - non urgent care by swendig
I haven't seen a doctor in many years and would like just a general physical exam. Is there a doctor or hospital that anyone can recommend? Anyone out there had a positive experience? Cheers!
My family and I use Victoria Healthcare offices mostly. Except we did use FV a lot when my wife was pregnant. However we really like Victoria. The doctors are all professional and speak English well, which is important to me. I believe they have a ... Read More
Attorney/Firm For Marriage Assistance (Saigon) by mtgmike
I'm looking for attorneys/firms local to Saigon able to assist with marriage between a foreigner and a Vietnamese national. Any suggestions from those with knowledge on the matter would be very much appreciated. Feel free to P.M. me. Thank you!
They will not discourage you from getting married. I got married in Vietnam and my wife and I did all the paper work ourselves. If you will be doing it without the help of your wife, and do not have a Vietnamese friend to help you, then yes I would ... Read More
Attorney/Firm For Marriage Assistance (Saigon) by mtgmike
I'm looking for attorneys/firms local to Saigon able to assist with marriage between a foreigner and a Vietnamese national. Any suggestions from those with knowledge on the matter would be very much appreciated. Feel free to P.M. me. Thank you!
As long as you have a true bona fide relationship with a lot of proof and not a huge age difference then it is not too difficult. However, it is a long process. You would be best to read and ask questions at a forum that better suites the topic. I ... Read More
Sending gifts to a friend in Vietnam.... by Barber368
Hey all, I am looking at sending some gifts to a friend in Vietnam for her birthday in October. I have been trying to find out what is permissable to be sent nto Vietnam. I know the obvious things are not...like weapons, drugs and alcohol.....i was ...
Remember anything you send will be taxed. In order to receive the package she will have to pay that tax. I am sure there is a way you can pay it when sending maybe....not sure how it works. I lived in HCMC and my family sent me gifts for Christmas. ... Read More
SPEAKING ENGLISH EVERY DAY IS BETTER FOR THE LEARNER by huynh_heo
i hope that my speaking skill is improved soon. i make every effort to speak English well. i think that i have no good condition for practicing. i do want us to get together for this goal. i am glad to be friends with you!!!!
English is a language of confidence. To be successful in English you have to be confident. Speak up and DON"T be afraid to make mistakes. A native English teacher will know English is not your 1st language and is not going to get mad, laugh, or ... Read More
ELECTRONIC CIGAR
Not sure where to buy. But I saw a guy last night using one. Talked to him about it for a while but did ask where he bought it. I might see him again sometime and if I do I'll ask him. Read More
My vietnamese girlfriend cannot stay at my house in vietnam overnight by enigma1981
Today i went to the local police station in da nang,cause i just renewed my visa,and the policeman told me they have right to check my house which i rented one month ago anytime even at mid-night?! And my vietnamese girlfriend cannot stay at my ...
Well I have to disagree with you. I have been registered with my then girlfriend at the same house hold. She is Vietnamese and I am an American. We lived together before marriage. We are now married. Like I said it is NOT against the law. Show me ... Read More
My vietnamese girlfriend cannot stay at my house in vietnam overnight by enigma1981
Today i went to the local police station in da nang,cause i just renewed my visa,and the policeman told me they have right to check my house which i rented one month ago anytime even at mid-night?! And my vietnamese girlfriend cannot stay at my ...
People...There is NO law that prohibits two people from living together that are NOT married!!! This all relates back to old law in 1986 which has been changed in 2000. Police enforce it still the way they want even though the law has changed. You ... Read More
Growing food in Saigon by SanderVietnam
Hi guys, I've got a bit of room around the house and I'd like to plant some edible plants. I was wondering what's easy to grow and is readily available. I tend to let plants die quite often :/ so nothing too tricky please! Cheers
Garden space is hard to come by in the city. You can use pots but will need to water a couple times a day if they are outside as the sun/heat will dry pots out quickly. If you have enough space such as a rooftop or patio have you thought about a ... Read More
US Expats... Do you have to return to US each year to do your tax? by ttra
To US Expats currently living in Vietnam. Do you have to return each year to do your tax? The deadline for yearly tax filing to the IRS is April 15. If you do your tax each year, does that mean you still keep your house (residence) in America? We ...
If you are a US citizen you HAVE to file taxes. If you live abroad there is a exemption that you may not have to pay the tax but you MUST file. I believe if you have under 90k a year in income you are exempt from paying the tax while living ... Read More
Vietnamese Birth Certificate for new baby (follow-up query) by donny_68
Sorry to bother you guys again, but I have a follow-up query. (The following names have been changed slightly, for reasons of discretion): We want our baby to be called Anna (first name) Nguyen (middle name) Smith (surname). Importantly, we want ...
Had this same issue with my son. He was born in Vietnam and is a Vietnamese and US citizen. His first and last names are English and his middle name is Vietnamese. They didn't like it at first and argued we could not do that. But we argued back that ... Read More
Marriage and Children by kevinvn
Hi, I'm getting married this year and wanted to know if it Is better to apply for the marriage license as a Vietnamese citizen instead of an expat? I have dual citizenship(US and Vietnam) and my fiance is Vietnamese. I already had the single ...
Some things to think about when choosing to get married as a Vietnamese citizen or American citizen. Are you wanting to live in the US in the future? Are you wanting to take your wife to the US? The process of marrying would be easier between 2 ... Read More
Pregnancy in Ho Chi Minh City by Christine
Hi, could you please share advice and tips about pregnancy in Ho Chi Minh City? Who are the best gynecologists for pregnancy follow-ups? Which hospitals or clinics would you recommend to give birth in Ho Chi Minh City? Thanks a lot in ...
Hi All, I recommend FV hospital. My wife and I tried 3 different hospitals before deciding on FV. For me it was important to have a safe, clean, and western standard hospital. They are very professional. We had all our check-ups here and gave ... Read More
Craft or fabric shop/market
Hi all... I am looking for a market or shop to buy batting/filling for a comforter/quilt. My wife is making a comfoter for our son's bed but we can not find any place that sells the filling for inside the comforter. My wife is Vietnamese from HCMC ... Read More
i realy want English
Hi. Can you be moe specific? Are you looking for a class to join, a language exchange, or a private lesson? Read More
Buying a tablet[B]old thread attracting spammer by potomac76
Is there a good shop to buy a entry level tablet so that I can use the internet connection at my apartment for subscribing to Skype/Nymgo for making international calls. I dont want to buy a laptop as i guess these are expensive. Pls suggest a shop ...
Anyone know where one can find the new Nexus 7 32gb or where I might find it in the near future? The US price is $250 will it be a higher price in Vietnam? Read More
texas hold em by andy111
hey does anyone have any poker nights around D1,be cool to join up
Likewise I am interested as well. Read More
'Tis the season (Halloween): Where to buy pumpkins in HCMC by Jayhawk
I have lived here a few years now and Halloween is becoming more popular every year. It is apparent by the increasing number of costume shops and Halloween parties in schools, restaurants, and bars. However, I still cannot find a place to buy ...
Maybe need to visit this guy in Da Lat. He seems to be the pumpkin guru of Vietnam. http://vietnamnews.vnagency.com.vn/Agriculture/215545/da-lat-displays-pumpkin-power.html Read More
Halloween costumes
I have seen many as well. Check out Nguy峄卬 Th峄� Minh Khai street, Pasteur street, and Nguyen Thi Nghia street. Read More
'Tis the season (Halloween): Where to buy pumpkins in HCMC
I have lived here a few years now and Halloween is becoming more popular every year. It is apparent by the increasing number of costume shops and Halloween parties in schools, restaurants, and bars. However, I still cannot find a place to buy ... Read More
Looking for pets clothing store!!!!!!!!!!! by Dina s
Hi! I'm looking for nice pets clothing store in Ho chi minh city!Anyone knows where to find???? Thanks
I drove by a place that sold clothes for pets a week or so ago. I don't remember where..... sorry. I see people driving around with little dogs in clothes on their motorbikes so I know there are stores somewhere. I'll keep my eye out for one. Read More
Any opportunity for a Senior Software Programmer in HCMC? by Nhung11281
Dear everyone, I wonder whether a Senior Software Programmer from the U.S will have a good career opportunity in HCMC. Or should he/she start a business for self? I am looking for ward to your recommendation while searching on it. Thank you and ...
The salary for a software engineer in Vietnam is NO WHERE near what it is in the US. There are many highly qualified Vietnamese programmers that get really low wages comparative. I think it would be best to start your own business in this field or ... Read More
Vietnamese Citizenship for foreigners by ddn_ro
Is there anyone who can advise me on how to obtain the Vietnamese citizenship for my daughter? My daughter is Romanian and her mother is Vietnamese. She is 5 years old and she has been living in Vietnam since she was 6 months old. I highly ...
Hi Snake, I am not sure where the law states this rule. I had read on a forum before my son was born how the law states they must have a Vietnamese name. But another couple said the Gov. told them that one of there names need to be Vietnamese. So ... Read More
Vietnamese Citizenship for foreigners by ddn_ro
Is there anyone who can advise me on how to obtain the Vietnamese citizenship for my daughter? My daughter is Romanian and her mother is Vietnamese. She is 5 years old and she has been living in Vietnam since she was 6 months old. I highly ...
Negative on the full Vietnamese name. Only 1 of their names need to be Vietnamese. My son has an English first and last name and we gave him a Vietnamese middle name. With a little fuss they did accept it. The law doesn't state a FULL Vietnamese ... Read More
Hair Loss in HCMC by bawdseyben
Hi, I am a 29yr old Male. I have been living in Vietnam for 9 months and since I moved here from the UK I have been noticing a fair bit of hair loss. Over the last couple of months it has become quite noticable and I am not sure what to do. I ...
You know how animals like dogs shed their hair in the summer time to stay cool when it is so hot outside? Well in Vietnam it does not get cold like in the UK. No need for all that hair anyways. You are shedding hair like a dog. Simple as that. You ... Read More
Road Rules: Believe it or not, there are some rules in VietNam by Jaitch
A couple of weeks ago I was pulled over by the CGST in the early hours for having lights that were too bright. I have two 60-LED high-intensity illuminators I use when driving in the countryside. They offered me the choice of attending a driver ...
I'm not trying to advertise for anyone but there is a place you can get the full translated copy of the driving laws in Vietnam. I have seen it advertised in Word magazine and on a website also. The name of the place is Saigon Scooter Center. I am ... Read More
Crazy about your pets? Cats or dogs or something... by annie_t
I have a dog and a cat, and i love them so much, but i'm more like loving cats than dogs, i really don't know why, it's like... i'm really going crazy when i see a cat in front of me in my friend's house or wherever i am being and i just want to hug ...
Cats are warm, soft, gentle animals....everyting a woman loves. Of course I think women like cats more than dogs most times. However, as a man I have to say I like dogs better. :) Read More
listen to LIVE VN music in HCM by leoibh0602
Recently, I visited HCM. Someone brought me to this nice and big lounge, with LIVE stage and LIVE VN songs singing. I enjoyed the music and the ambience very much. But I don't not know the name of this place and lounge. I understand that the place ...
Carmen bar that is located at 8 Ly Tu Trong, District 1 has live music.It has 2 levels, tables, food, drinks, and a mix of music Vietnamese, Spanish, and English. It has a nice relaxed atmosphere. I am not sure if it used to be a disco or not but ... Read More
Schools for a 1 yr old? by Jayhawk
Hi guys... I hope someone here can help me. I need to find a school for my 1 yr old son. He is 1/2 American and 1/2 Vietnamese. I would like to find a school for him that uses English and Vietnamese. He is still young so maybe a school that is only ...
Hi Jaitch thanks for the feedback here and also my inbox. I think you misunderstood me. My son is only 1 year old. I am looking for a preschool NOT a university. Oh wait... these are preschools that cost as much as an American Univesity. Geeze what ... Read More
Schools for a 1 yr old?
Hi guys... I hope someone here can help me. I need to find a school for my 1 yr old son. He is 1/2 American and 1/2 Vietnamese. I would like to find a school for him that uses English and Vietnamese. He is still young so maybe a school that is only ... Read More
Where to look for English Tutor in HCM City?
Hello, I am a 34 yr old English teacher from America. I have been teaching in Vietnam for 3 years. My students are mostly university age and business professionals. I currently work as an English/Technical trainer for an American software company ... Read More
Buy paintings in HCMC by vicci0606
Hi all, can anybody suggest me where i can find paintings (oil paintings on canvas) to put on the walls of living room? i have heard of Tran Phu st. in dist 5. i will visit this weekend. but i am not looking for vietnamese paintings. i am looking ...
Sounds like a great cause. Way to go dnguyenvo! Read More
Buy paintings in HCMC by vicci0606
Hi all, can anybody suggest me where i can find paintings (oil paintings on canvas) to put on the walls of living room? i have heard of Tran Phu st. in dist 5. i will visit this weekend. but i am not looking for vietnamese paintings. i am looking ...
Do the artists here copy famous paintings?Ha ha you're funny asking this question.... What isn't copied in Asia???? YES!! You can find copies of famous pantings. Many places around dist 1. Any art shop you see the paintings are copied if they are ... Read More
Good Hair Dresser for foreigner hair? by kimngan
hi everybody..could you tell me where my boyfriend can get a good hair cut in hcm city? he is from australia ,and really wanna know hair salon ,or hair stylist ,who can speak english and good in foreigner hair....thank you
Hi Kimngan... I have heard good things for this place: JUST MEN 40 Ton That Thiep, Q1 Tel: 3914 1407 Grooming salon for men which, as well as its standard hairdressing services (starting from VND200,000), offers massages for the tired executive, ... Read More
Environmental Organizations? by Jayhawk
Hello, I am interested in finding some kind of environmental organizations, clubs or groups in Ho Chi Minh City that I could volunteer at 1 or 2 times a month. If anyone knows of any please let me know as I am very interested in this subject and ...
Urban gardening sounds cool. One thing this city is missing is some grass!! Would be a lot cleaner and appealing for sure. Carry on the good work Bryan. -Chris Read More
Environmental Organizations? by Jayhawk
Hello, I am interested in finding some kind of environmental organizations, clubs or groups in Ho Chi Minh City that I could volunteer at 1 or 2 times a month. If anyone knows of any please let me know as I am very interested in this subject and ...
Hi everyone, Thanks for the suggestions. Please keep them coming and I will check them all out. I really want to find something to volunteer for. @Aquameo.....LOL yes you are right about eating endangered species...ha ha. However, there are more ... Read More
HAGL or Sky Garden or other in Phu My Hung? by lnigalis
Hi. I'm moving to HCMC soon and will be relocating to Phu My Hung because its near my school. Does anyone have an opinion as to which of the apartments are nicer or better run or more spacious etc.? Or can you suggest a similarly priced alternative? ...
Hi lnigalis Please don't be discouraged by Jaitch's negative post about dist 7. He has his opinions about it and that is fine. That is what this forum is for. However, I think he is a little bit too pessimistic in his views. Dist 7 is a good place ... Read More
Environmental Organizations?
Hello, I am interested in finding some kind of environmental organizations, clubs or groups in Ho Chi Minh City that I could volunteer at 1 or 2 times a month. If anyone knows of any please let me know as I am very interested in this subject and ... Read More
Traffic in Vietnam! Scary?! by Kim_Ngan
Anyone think it's kinda scary to drive/ride around Saigon? I think it is. Traffic here total freaked me out, and yes, I'm a Vietnamese, I'm still scared of riding around. There's no rules here or there are but very few people follow the rules. How ...
Hi Kim, It seems Saigon and crazy traffic always go hand in hand. You can't mention one without the other!! I do agree the traffic is crazy here. I have been living in Vietnam for 3 years now. Before I came to Vietnam I did as much reading and ... Read More