yoland
@yolandyoland2
Dutch expat in Vietnam
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31
Contacts
16
About me
Dutch
Lives in Ho Chi Minh City
Speaks dutch,german,english
Registration: 09 April 2013
Psychiatric Test For Marriage by milkybunnyHCM
Where can I get this done? I called FV and they said no can do for Americans, call Cho Ray! I call Cho Ray, they said they stopped doing that recently, you have to go to a psychiatric hospital. Anybody have an idea where those might be?
done it few years ago and was a big joke, ask my name as question as he could not speak english, paid the fee and was approved. think is one way to make extra money of us. dont forget your single certificate as thats the biggest pain to get, ... Read More
Anyone like swimming? by dolce_vita
Hello, I like swimming a lot. I want to swim more often in summer. The problem is that none of my friends can swim. Everytime i invite them to go with me, they just stand there in the pool. And i have to stand there with them most of the time. Is ...
love swimming to but what i dont like is that either the pool is full with guys hanging on the side of the pool because they cant swim and just make you feel like a you the only subject to talk about as no one swims around, swimming pool split for ... Read More
just got married. got my vietnamese marriage certificate by bongolongo
Now i want to get my vietnamese wife an Australian spouse Visa as I am Australian Citizen. Does anyone know the procedure now. ? Can i do all the paper work myself.? Do i just go to the Australian Embassy , fill in the paper work and pay the ...
i did not make up the rules and secondly I think their are enough people to live on all kind off unemployment payments benefits, secondly a backpacker cant hardly look after him self how does he want to look after a family. they need first get a ... Read More
just got married. got my vietnamese marriage certificate by bongolongo
Now i want to get my vietnamese wife an Australian spouse Visa as I am Australian Citizen. Does anyone know the procedure now. ? Can i do all the paper work myself.? Do i just go to the Australian Embassy , fill in the paper work and pay the ...
mate, baby bonus you can forget as the mother needs to be australian resident to get this, what will take at least two years after you get your temp resident, I did all the paperwork myself and had a visa for my wife in 4 weeks. did not even had to ... Read More
I need pie! by darago01
Guys, I need pie. Seriously though, I don't have an oven in my apartment, and I don't know anyone who does. I haven't had pie since Thanksgiving and I've been craving it like crazy! Does anyone know of a place where I can get some good pie??? ...
most of the german restaurants in the city sell apple pie, the lion beer garden next to the carravele hotel or the one next to hard rock cafe, forgot the name but is on the first floor. enjoy Read More
schools in vietnam by yolandyoland2
I have 5 year old daughter who needs to go kindergarten next year. beside the many international schools in district 2 (live close to it)I was wonder if any one has experience with any of these schools and like to hear from you what you think of ...
Hi maiphan, thanks for the comments and yes we enrolled her just last wednesday in this school. Read More
schools in vietnam by yolandyoland2
I have 5 year old daughter who needs to go kindergarten next year. beside the many international schools in district 2 (live close to it)I was wonder if any one has experience with any of these schools and like to hear from you what you think of ...
thanks Nanna, have been in contact with the german school already but their price level almost the same as the ais and bis. all good schools but also expensive , but having to put two kids in school by next year looks like I have to take on another ... Read More
schools in vietnam by yolandyoland2
I have 5 year old daughter who needs to go kindergarten next year. beside the many international schools in district 2 (live close to it)I was wonder if any one has experience with any of these schools and like to hear from you what you think of ...
you think with so many teachers in so many schools in hcmc that you would get a reply, but indeed nothing so far. Read More
schools in vietnam
I have 5 year old daughter who needs to go kindergarten next year. beside the many international schools in district 2 (live close to it)I was wonder if any one has experience with any of these schools and like to hear from you what you think of ... 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 ...
so far i know by law you cant live together with a girl before marriage, normally you can get away with it but as expats you get away with a small fee annually or get married :) they enforce mainly to us as we are the extra pocket money for the ... Read More
does anyone else have problems with facebook on the PC. it seams that I cant get it anymore on most places. Think the vn goverment has banned it again, is this correct? Read More
Salt water fishing in Vietnam by VungTauDon
I'm looking for a good place to take my son fishing for a few days. I've searched the internet and found some promising places in Nha Trang but the only positive reviews of place come from the tour operators. Has anyone here done any serious ...
phu quoc is not to bad, at least u still can catch some fish there still but personal I gave up with fishing in vietnam. I see with supply of sea food ( i am in the export of seafood) fish are getting smaller and people have to go a lot further away ... Read More
Salt water fishing in Vietnam by VungTauDon
I'm looking for a good place to take my son fishing for a few days. I've searched the internet and found some promising places in Nha Trang but the only positive reviews of place come from the tour operators. Has anyone here done any serious ...
not to many place left to catch some decent fish, best to try the islands or danang area , nha trang is also not much left on bigger size fish. Read More
i love a good white wine by Isacameth
I have travelled and always found great places to buy wine from with great prices. In some countries i have been able to find wine in discounted prices. I have bought wine from Annam gourmet and seen Giant carries wine. But the prices are outrageous ...
mainly due to the import tax and duties, find that metro still the place to go for reasonable priced wine Read More
do one need to show a return ticket entering Vietnam? by AndrewDao
Hi guys, Does anyone know if they demand you to show a return ticket when you arrive in Vietnam? Thanks and happy holidays everyone. /Andrew
if u married to vietnamese u entitle to a 3 year temp visa, so dont know why u guys keep renewing it. Read More
Phew! Talk about astounding increase! by Sweetpants
I just got back my single entry visa for 3 months extension. I used to pay $25 for this. Imagine my shock when the new price is $45. That to my mind is a 180 % increase.. Perhaps many are already aware of this..
why dont u try to get a 3 year temp visa, Read More
Relationships by ancientpathos
I am a 53 years old divorced Caucasian male from the USA. I really enjoy my life here in Vietnam. Been traveling a lot and it seems that a recurring theme has developed whenever I meet someone I am interested in. Please bear in mind that I do not ...
it is all depends what you want, to find a good girl then don't look in bars, specially not the ones who are working there. coffee shops is a better option, about money, think this is the same as every where else in the world. as they say no money ... Read More
Shipment from UK to HCMC
easiest way to send it by dhl, be sure they mark the parcel as non commercial, private use only, done this many times and never got charge for import tax but you never know, worse case is they will let you know when parcel arrives and u just pay the ... Read More
Vietnamese Birth Certificate for new baby (VN mother/UK father) by donny_68
Can anyone please advise on whether I can choose Western names for my baby's Vietnamese birth certificate, or do all the names have to be Vietnamese? Brief summary of my position...my wife is Vietnamese, and I am from the UK. We live in Vietnam, ...
hi, out of own experience they indeed change the law few years ago, you must have the first name as vietnamese and second can be english. Read More
Pasta "IMPERIA" machine and sausages casing
you went to the restaurant section in district 2, is a separate building for it Read More
Pasta "IMPERIA" machine and sausages casing
try the Metro, they sell hotel and restaurant equipment Read More
Coffee at Starbucks in Saigon sucks and expensive! by NashCat
Coffee and cappucino at Starbucks not the same as in Canada or States. Prices are expensive. What do they put in it, nuoc mam??
the corner at vincom shopping center has really good coffee Read More
Shipping 30kg suitcase to Belgium
best to use dhl i think, safest option. they have an office on truong street close to the airport. to send by sea maybe cheaper but long time and risk to lose it. spend bit extra and they send it by air and all traceble Read More
Why is my Resume not Getting a Response? by Laxmee
Hello Everyone! I've browsed through a LOT of job related threads on here and set up a profile on multiple Vietnamese career websites. I've been actively applying to jobs, but have not gotten any response! I have a master's degree, but my only ...
think most are old post and should been removed already Read More
Insurance for Motorbike very important!? by Eluelf
Hello Expats, I've got a question concerning the Insurance for a Motorbike. What is a good company to insure accidents for foreigners. I guess it is very important to have a good insurance if an accident happens. For me it is important that there ...
don't forget to have your Vietnamese driving license as your international is not valid here Read More
Baby formula- what brands are available? by Haras20
We are from the USA and I have a son who is still on formula. Is American formula available in vietnam? He drinks enfamil. What about diapers? We use pampers.
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