RICHIE2013
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Registration: 19 February 2013
Nha Trang: Recommended Used Motorbike Shops? by RICHIE2013
Hi Everyone!Looking to buy a used Honda Air Blade - needing to know if there are any traders that someone would recommend? Thanks for any info. Richie
Thanks for the replies and info, guys, I have been checking out that site - it is very good for comparing with verbal quotes (model/year/price) I got the other day in a local shop I checked out the other day - and it seems I was given quite fair ... Read More
Nha Trang: Recommended Used Motorbike Shops? by RICHIE2013
Hi Everyone!Looking to buy a used Honda Air Blade - needing to know if there are any traders that someone would recommend? Thanks for any info. Richie
Yes, with any Luck, thanks. Plenty of bike shops around of course but none have prices so you never know if you're getting a local or 'foreigner price etc. Read More
Nha Trang: Recommended Used Motorbike Shops?
Hi Everyone!Looking to buy a used Honda Air Blade - needing to know if there are any traders that someone would recommend? Thanks for any info. Richie Read More
Giving birth in Vietnam and obtaining UK passport
Hi James I have just seen your post. I hope all went well with the birth etc. How are you getting on with the U.K paperwork? The reason I am asking is that I have been through this twice now in Vietnam and may be able to offer some advice. I am ... Read More
Need lawyer - Birth Cert by ncollins10021
I contacted a lawyer recently requesting help obtaining a birth certificate for my son. I am from UK and my son's mom is from VN. We are un-married. Getting a bit of a run around from province gov so decided to contact lawyer in HCM. Was ...
My wife is from a small town in the Tay Ninh province so for my first son it all had to be done in the main provincial town which is also called Tay Ninh but it has all changed now and my second son's paperwork was all processed in the small ... Read More
Need lawyer - Birth Cert by ncollins10021
I contacted a lawyer recently requesting help obtaining a birth certificate for my son. I am from UK and my son's mom is from VN. We are un-married. Getting a bit of a run around from province gov so decided to contact lawyer in HCM. Was ...
Hi Guys I am from the U.K and my wife is Vietnamese. We have 2 sons born here, the first five years ago and we weren't married then and he has English first and surnames and Vietnamese middle names and we have the full birth certificate and ... Read More
re: Problem with staying in hanoi by pandapower
Girlfriend and I recently have a 3month old baby. Baby and mother is vietnamese. We are not married. We stay in the same home the police came and say i am not allowed to stay in the home. I now work in Singapore so i come every month to visit the ...
Hi Pandapower I stay in Tay Ninh in the South West on the Cambodian border, about 3 hours from HCMC. Read More
re: Problem with staying in hanoi by pandapower
Girlfriend and I recently have a 3month old baby. Baby and mother is vietnamese. We are not married. We stay in the same home the police came and say i am not allowed to stay in the home. I now work in Singapore so i come every month to visit the ...
Hi The Registration forms required to be able to stay outside of a guesthouse or hotel are numbers: NA17 and N12. They are very easy to obtain normally from the local police station. I didn't have to pay or bribe at all, just the cost of ... Read More
Any other Westerner's in Tan Bien in Tay Ninh province? by RICHIE2013
Hello Everyone I've been living in Tan Bien in the Tay Ninh province for 2 years now and I have never seen another Westerner here, not one - until the other day. I had a fleeting and completely unexpected glimpse as they drove past with their ...
Wow! It's much quieter in Tan Bien than I thought. Not a single reply 8-( Hello, Trees. Good Afternoon, flowers. It's just us again. How have you been? Read More
Any other Westerner's in Tan Bien in Tay Ninh province?
Hello Everyone I've been living in Tan Bien in the Tay Ninh province for 2 years now and I have never seen another Westerner here, not one - until the other day. I had a fleeting and completely unexpected glimpse as they drove past with their ... Read More
Looking for stores with kitchen appliances and equipment by Lunaandcebbe
Could anyone help us in our search for stores in Vietnam that sells like fridge, freezer, cutlery, plates, kitchen tools and stuff like this. We heard about Nguyen Kim but want to have more to choose from. Please help! L&C
Hi There's also Dien May Xanh www.dienmayxanh.com It's part of Thegioididong - that's the yellow and black phone stores you see everywhere with the unpronounceable name (to us anyway). Their site is only in Vietnamese but with ... Read More
Visa extension by Gphillips
I have a 90 day, multiple entry, C-1 visa for Vietnam. It is valid through 04 Feb. I need a one month extension to 04 Mar 2015. Unaware of the rule changes I went to the local travel agency for an extension on 06 Jan. No can do! Went to the ...
Just $30 now for 3 month single entry at F.S.T (Four Seasons Travel) at 183 Pham Ngu Lao. I've just done, pick up on Friday or next Monday. On Monday, after I submitted my passport and payment, I went into a couple more travel agents in Pham Ngu ... Read More
British Passport Renewal by lifemagic
I've entered 'nam on a three month tourist visa and am currently doing Celta, so I can't get away in the day. My passport has no space left. I emailed the high comission about renewing it, i.e. I've printed the form, can I send ...
Hi I haven't made any kind of passport there but I have used their notarial services and affirmation services. But I do know for any kind of documentation required there is now quite a stringent procedure that must be adhered to, Below is a cut ... Read More
Visa extension by Gphillips
I have a 90 day, multiple entry, C-1 visa for Vietnam. It is valid through 04 Feb. I need a one month extension to 04 Mar 2015. Unaware of the rule changes I went to the local travel agency for an extension on 06 Jan. No can do! Went to the ...
Hi Everyone The visa extension situation may have finally changed for the better already. Today, Monday 23rd November 2015, I thought I would try one last time to renew my 3 month single entry visa before I left for Cambodia to re-enter Vietnam. In ... Read More
Visa extension by Gphillips
I have a 90 day, multiple entry, C-1 visa for Vietnam. It is valid through 04 Feb. I need a one month extension to 04 Mar 2015. Unaware of the rule changes I went to the local travel agency for an extension on 06 Jan. No can do! Went to the ...
It's all changing so quickly, and what is correct in 1 month is incorrect the next and so forth. I am a UK national and my son is Vietnamese so in March this year I managed to get the new VR (Visiting Relative) visa, 6 month's multiple entry ... Read More
Just back from the Vietnamese-Foreigner Marriage Interview... by RICHIE2013
And what a complete farce it was. Situation: All our Marriage paperwork completed: all translations, all originals, all copies all certified and accepted as 100% correct. It must be to get to the interview stage. We have a 3 year old son born in ...
Thanks, Mark, I think we'll just wait until January when there is no more interview or later if necessary if the law has still not been ratified. And Gary, getting married in England would have been the thing to do but it was an unexpected trip ... Read More
Just back from the Vietnamese-Foreigner Marriage Interview...
And what a complete farce it was. Situation: All our Marriage paperwork completed: all translations, all originals, all copies all certified and accepted as 100% correct. It must be to get to the interview stage. We have a 3 year old son born in ... Read More
Anyone had any experiences building a home swimming pool in vietnam by RICHIE2013
Hi We're not ready yet, we haven't even built a house yet but I'm just gathering information at the moment. I can't seem to find too much information online as regards to building a home swimming pool in Vietnam - reputable ...
Hi Pal That's a wealth of information, very appreciated you took your time to write that, thank you very much. Some very good insight in there that will without a doubt come in extremely handy when decision time comes. It has already | I think ... Read More
Anyone had any experiences building a home swimming pool in vietnam by RICHIE2013
Hi We're not ready yet, we haven't even built a house yet but I'm just gathering information at the moment. I can't seem to find too much information online as regards to building a home swimming pool in Vietnam - reputable ...
Hi Vungtau and Jerico Thanks for the warnings, Vungtau. We've already considered a lot of this and think the benefits outweigh the headaches. Our situation is that we don't live near any hotels or swimming pools. We live in a small village ... Read More
Anyone had any experiences building a home swimming pool in vietnam
Hi We're not ready yet, we haven't even built a house yet but I'm just gathering information at the moment. I can't seem to find too much information online as regards to building a home swimming pool in Vietnam - reputable ... Read More
Child's name as land owner in Red Book when buying land in Vietnam?
Hi Does anybody know if it is possible when buying land in Vietnam to put your child's (Vietnamese Nationality) name as land owner in the red book? I am a foreigner, my partner (not married yet) is Vietnamese and our son is officially Vietnamese ... Read More
STEP by STEP GUIDE for FULL BIRTH CERTIFICATE for UNMARRIED PARENTS
STEP by STEP GUIDE to obtain LONG FORM BIRTH CERTIFICATE with FATHER'S NAME for UNMARRIED PARENTS Contrary to popular belief it is possible and relatively easy to obtain the long form birth certificate with the father's name even if the parents ... Read More
WANTED! Chin-up bar by EvvieL
Does anyone know if there is a chin-up bar somewhere in the street in Nha Trang? I am used to working out in the street, but can not find any sports ground with chin-up bars and parallel bars so far..
Sorry, I think I should have said to the left of the sailing Club 8-0 Read More
WANTED! Chin-up bar by EvvieL
Does anyone know if there is a chin-up bar somewhere in the street in Nha Trang? I am used to working out in the street, but can not find any sports ground with chin-up bars and parallel bars so far..
There's some equipment beside the beach path in the tourist area. If you walk along the beach opposite the area where all the Western Bars are (turn right, looking at the Sea from the sailing club) you should come across lots of different equipment. ... Read More
Looking for 2 bedroomed Apartment, long term rental by RICHIE2013
We finally made it to Nha Trang and my partner and I like the town a lot so we will be staying for quite some time. We are looking for a 2 bedroom apartment, furnished, with w-fi and balcony. We have two young children, 7 years and one of 11 months ...
All settled now, thanks everyone for any info you gave. 8-) Read More
In Vietnam, possible to have 2 different I.S.P's at the same address?
Thanks for the info, 13ully. Getting a second installed in a couple of days, so you're right, it is possible. 8-) Read More
will need accommodation by jobbaker
Hi We will be arriving in Nha Trang at the start of july and will need accommodation we have a five year old girl and was wondering how you went with finding somewhere to live and are you happy there c cheers
Hi There is plenty around. If you want to stay in or near the main tourist area the prices go up but there are still good places to be found. We finally found a lovely little house, 10 minutes from that area, 5 mins from beach and it's a lovely ... Read More
In Vietnam, possible to have 2 different I.S.P's at the same address?
As in two different companies supplying Internet to the same address? Do I.S.P's in Vietnam have geographical areas designated to them and solely to them or can companies cover any area they choose? Read More
Can anyone recommend a Medical Insurance Co. for expat & VN wife by RICHIE2013
Hi I've been searching online for some clues as to a good provider - one that will actually pay out - and pay with direct billing - without charging astronomical fees to do so and have emailed a couple of companies but their fees seem incredibly ...
Thanks for all the info, it's appreciated, I now have a couple more leads to check out Read More
Can anyone recommend a Medical Insurance Co. for expat & VN wife
Hi I've been searching online for some clues as to a good provider - one that will actually pay out - and pay with direct billing - without charging astronomical fees to do so and have emailed a couple of companies but their fees seem incredibly ... Read More
Looking for 2 bedroomed Apartment, long term rental by RICHIE2013
We finally made it to Nha Trang and my partner and I like the town a lot so we will be staying for quite some time. We are looking for a 2 bedroom apartment, furnished, with w-fi and balcony. We have two young children, 7 years and one of 11 months ...
Hi Dennis Thanks for the info, heading back to Nha Trang in a few days for some more house hunting so may well give you a call soon. In the meantime is there anything online about the area you're talking about? Would love to take a look. Thanks very ... Read More
Looking for 2 bedroomed Apartment, long term rental by RICHIE2013
We finally made it to Nha Trang and my partner and I like the town a lot so we will be staying for quite some time. We are looking for a 2 bedroom apartment, furnished, with w-fi and balcony. We have two young children, 7 years and one of 11 months ...
Thanks, Harmonie, have just done that now after seeing your message. 8-) Read More
Looking for 2 bedroomed Apartment, long term rental
We finally made it to Nha Trang and my partner and I like the town a lot so we will be staying for quite some time. We are looking for a 2 bedroom apartment, furnished, with w-fi and balcony. We have two young children, 7 years and one of 11 months ... Read More
British Citizenship for my Child without Vietnamese Birth Certificate by RICHIE2013
Hi Everyone My little boy (pic on the left of the cute little fella!) was born in Vietnam last year. I have the DNA test, correct paperwork from myself and his mum, his hospital birth certificate with my name and mum's on it, everything except the ...
Hi. Thanks, guys, it's all very appreciated. It seems I have everything I need. 1) Hospital birth certificate (and strangely it does have my name and as well as the mothers) 2) DNA test done within the last 6 months 3) Family population book for ... Read More
British Citizenship for my Child without Vietnamese Birth Certificate by RICHIE2013
Hi Everyone My little boy (pic on the left of the cute little fella!) was born in Vietnam last year. I have the DNA test, correct paperwork from myself and his mum, his hospital birth certificate with my name and mum's on it, everything except the ...
Thanks so much, Anatta, for your advice and links which I appreciate very much and upon reading created a few more points. 1. The long form birth certificate has not been issued yet so this would not be an amendment. 2. His birth was not registered ... Read More
British Citizenship for my Child without Vietnamese Birth Certificate
Hi Everyone My little boy (pic on the left of the cute little fella!) was born in Vietnam last year. I have the DNA test, correct paperwork from myself and his mum, his hospital birth certificate with my name and mum's on it, everything except the ... Read More