Doug
@osage
American expat in Vietnam
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Lives in Saigon /HCMC
Registration: 17 June 2013
Sending money out of vietnam by Linmarpat
English teacher wanting to know how you get money out of Vietnam. I was told it isn't a problem, but once I got here I was told I can't send money out to pay my bills back home. Not even through Western Union. Can anyone with unfailing ...
If an American does not already have an account with ANZ the last I tried no new accounts will be opened for Americans, as Obama wants regulations to control interest amounts etc. & Vietnam will not devulge personal account information. Read More
Does anyone know if new changes to Vietnam VISA law? by thuy4tien
Just heard on the news that Americans living in Vietnam can get a ONE YEAR VISA renewal instead of a standard 3 months renewal. Hate the hassle of renewing every 3 months!! Anyone know if the new law has been implemented yet? If not, ...
Knowing the way paper work is handled here, they may not have instructions to do this yet. My wife is Vietnamese, but came in on a 5 year visa with American passport the same as myself. When at the immigration office for our 3 month renewal, the ... Read More
Merry Christmas ! by Fiona Nguyen
Merry Christmas everyone!
Thank you, hoping you have a very Merry Christmas also. Read More
Does anyone know if new changes to Vietnam VISA law? by thuy4tien
Just heard on the news that Americans living in Vietnam can get a ONE YEAR VISA renewal instead of a standard 3 months renewal. Hate the hassle of renewing every 3 months!! Anyone know if the new law has been implemented yet? If not, ...
yes sorry, leave the country 1 day & return & the visa will be stamped for 6 months months Read More
Does anyone know if new changes to Vietnam VISA law? by thuy4tien
Just heard on the news that Americans living in Vietnam can get a ONE YEAR VISA renewal instead of a standard 3 months renewal. Hate the hassle of renewing every 3 months!! Anyone know if the new law has been implemented yet? If not, ...
This is correct, the VN immigration office said the same thing, My wife & I have a 5 year visa (she is Vietnamese, but came in with a USA passport) . We were told even with this visa we must renew every 3 months, unless we leave VN for 1 day ... Read More
A Layman's Guide to Buying Property in VietNam by Jaitch
[quote][i]Disclosure: I am not a lawyer, I can not read the Vietnamese legal language. These notes are based upon 20 years of living here and buying and selling property. If you are thinking of buying property, get a good Vietnamese lawyer. If you ...
Thanks for the advice Rick, will look into it. The Housing development that asked us about looking at them are about 20 km from Saigon. I do not think I am interested that far out of District 1. I will have my wife speak with the lawyer further, he ... Read More
A Layman's Guide to Buying Property in VietNam by Jaitch
[quote][i]Disclosure: I am not a lawyer, I can not read the Vietnamese legal language. These notes are based upon 20 years of living here and buying and selling property. If you are thinking of buying property, get a good Vietnamese lawyer. If you ...
My Wife & I live in VN now; my wife is Vietnamese, but also an Ameican citizen(where she lived for about 8 years). We have employed a lawyer to help us with the legal papers for a house; he is now telling us he will not know anything about the ... Read More
If student has bad result in class,is it right to blame for teacher? by tien.ho03
I worked for certain language centers in Vietnam. I am an English teacher. Students coming to those center are quite "lazy". Most of them just learn in class and do not study or even do homework at home. So the question is that how they ...
That is the new American philosphy, everyone is at fault, but their child. It unfortunately is a strong belief now & anything the children say, they are always right. Not a goodthing, so please do not takeit to personally, even though that is ... Read More
How much money to send to GF and baby per month in Vietnam by TonyMapleLeaf
How much money to send per month to GF and baby living in Nha Trang? I figured about $700 or 14 mil dong/month to covered baby formula, clothing, foods, ect for both. Already paid a year rent upfront no worry about that. What say you? about right? ...
If you want them to have some American items here I would say $1000 to $1500 USD a month. She needs to be able to stay at home with the baby & raise the child properly. Read More
Cost to live in Vietnam
To live a good life here, eating, decent living area, etc; much like you did in a the developed country you are used to will cost about $1500 USD per month. You can live cheaper, but will have to cut down on import items from industrial countries. Read More
Vietnam During Tet by Jagom
Hello I will be visiting Vietnam during Tet 2016 and was looking for advice on what to expect. will be in Da Nang first week of February then either Nha Trang or Can Tho depending on the advice I get then on to Ho Chi Minh for a week. Any advice ...
Nha Trang is a beautiful beach city. Markets close to beach. If you like the water I would choice this city. You can take the train, but book it asap. Read More
U.S. Citizen Can Retire in Vietnam? Visa Options? by Guest2394875
I'm considering retiring in Vietnam and am wondering about visa options allowing a long term stay (hopefully without having to periodically leave and return to the country). From what I've read, renewing a short-term visa is a hassle and ...
The 5 year visa is no more, once the ones in use are done we have been told we have to go to a 1 year visa, even though I am married to a wife who has dual citizenship, Vn & American. Even with the 5 year visa it has to be renewed every 3 months ... Read More
Laundry question by cgtheisen
Ok, so I'm hoping someone has figured this out already. My nice new tailored white linen shirts are getting yellowish brown stains (horrible looking) all around the collars and cuffs due to sunscreen stains. I looked online and western nation ...
Have you tried another sunscreen? I use one out of Japan (liguid formula)& it does not bother any color of clothing, not even my white shirts. Read More
Good news ! Foreigners can own houses in VietNam after July 1st, 2015 by bophan
Dear all Foreigners ! Here is a good news for you that after July 1st, 2015 - Foreigners have 3 mouths visa can own houses and apartments. Vietnam will allow the foreign citizens to buy house for the first time with a simple requirement, they must ...
According to a VN lawyer we can own an apartment for 50 years, but a individual home can only be purchased if your wife is still a VN citizen. Then it can only be in her name & all the expat is entitled to is the homes value if the wife would ... Read More
How to get over my ex vietnamese girlfriend by davidtran0394
Back in 2011 I used to date a vietnamese american girl named Huong and she was my first girlfriend I ever had. She had such an amazing and cute personality. We've dated for a couple of months and she and I broke up in october of that year. It ...
There are many fish in the sea. Many you will find just as lovely and more loyal to remain with you. Do not waste your life on what could have been. Make a better life. Good luck. Read More
CITI BANC, ANY INFORMATION ON THEIR REPUTATION & FEES IN VN? by osage
I am interested in having my SS check transferred from an American Citi Banc, does anyone have any experience with transferring SS check to VN? Thanks
I appreciate the list, saves me a lot of time figuring this out, I figured it was an account #. Take care. Read More
CITI BANC, ANY INFORMATION ON THEIR REPUTATION & FEES IN VN? by osage
I am interested in having my SS check transferred from an American Citi Banc, does anyone have any experience with transferring SS check to VN? Thanks
Hi Thigv, Thanks for the info, not sure what a swift # is, but will check with Citi Bank here. Thanks again. Read More
Why are some foreigners - especially expats - hostile and patronized? by Scarletvn
Have you ever meet them on the street of Vietnam or in a forum? In someway I can understand why some of foreigners are suspicious when doing something with local people. I think good and bad people are everywhere, we should be careful with strangers ...
Please know there are bad in every nation, but I spent Tet Holiday season in Vietnam this year and met some very fine people there. I spent most of the trip in Phu Nhuan and Go Vap, but took a trip to Nha Trang and beyond. Even with the language ... Read More
CITI BANC, ANY INFORMATION ON THEIR REPUTATION & FEES IN VN? by osage
I am interested in having my SS check transferred from an American Citi Banc, does anyone have any experience with transferring SS check to VN? Thanks
Citi will transfer 4 times free per month, but I am not sure of the international fee you are speaking of: do you mean transferring from Citi VN to a smaller bank in VN? Can this be done also? Thanks for your help. Read More
CITI BANC, ANY INFORMATION ON THEIR REPUTATION & FEES IN VN? by osage
I am interested in having my SS check transferred from an American Citi Banc, does anyone have any experience with transferring SS check to VN? Thanks
Thanks for this information, I will have her call and ask this question so she can hear it for herself, she may think I do not know what I am talking about or not want to believe it, lol. Thanks again, hope all works out for you as well. Read More
CITI BANC, ANY INFORMATION ON THEIR REPUTATION & FEES IN VN? by osage
I am interested in having my SS check transferred from an American Citi Banc, does anyone have any experience with transferring SS check to VN? Thanks
Glad to hear you can get it without too much hassle. Thanks for posting I was wondering about that myself, as far as having to show up every month. Take care. Read More
CITI BANC, ANY INFORMATION ON THEIR REPUTATION & FEES IN VN? by osage
I am interested in having my SS check transferred from an American Citi Banc, does anyone have any experience with transferring SS check to VN? Thanks
bta87, Is your wife a USA citizen also? I just ask as my wife has her Nationalization Papers and the SS office told her she could receive my SS if I pass or after she is 62 (1/3) or at full retirement age of 66(right now anyway) she could receive ... Read More
CITI BANC, ANY INFORMATION ON THEIR REPUTATION & FEES IN VN? by osage
I am interested in having my SS check transferred from an American Citi Banc, does anyone have any experience with transferring SS check to VN? Thanks
Hi bta87, From what I read on SS pages, they will give you all of your back checks when you go to a country that can receive them, that is if they have suspended yours. I had never heard of the 6 month rule either, but I do not doubt it, as I was ... Read More
CITI BANC, ANY INFORMATION ON THEIR REPUTATION & FEES IN VN? by osage
I am interested in having my SS check transferred from an American Citi Banc, does anyone have any experience with transferring SS check to VN? Thanks
Thanks for the info Parmyd. Read More
CITI BANC, ANY INFORMATION ON THEIR REPUTATION & FEES IN VN?
I am interested in having my SS check transferred from an American Citi Banc, does anyone have any experience with transferring SS check to VN? Thanks Read More
VNese customs once your part of VNese family? by bta87
I am in the process of marrying into a VNese family and am wanting to learn some of the customs I should adhere to so as not to offend. I am about at my wit send as it seems everything I do is closely watched and criticized e.g. 1.) I am td not to ...
I am an American married to a Vietnamese Lady for 6 years now. Any time I am with the family they treat me very well, it may just be the family you are trying to impress are more critical to a foreigner. You do indeed marry the entire family, but in ... Read More
Dating/Marrying Tips for Expats :/ by OBB
when first dating local women i didnt heed the sage advise of my local relatives and went off on my own. being arrogant and confident i thought i had nothing new to learn considering my advanced age. i was humbled. several posts have inspired ...
I have to say other than a few of the statements you are right on. Also if you do marry a Vietnamese lady she stands by her son even if he is not a very good person & never say anything negative about his bad actions or you will be 2nd on her list ... Read More
Which shoes is better? by hwanghuydo
Anybody give an advice!! I dont know much about shoes brand and found that have Vans and Converse brand in Vietnam, with the same cost which shoes is more durable? I plan to pay $50 $60 for shoes.
Converse wear better, you will know if they are a knock off, they will not be comfortable; converse is a comfortable shoe. Read More
Ho Chi Minh City rental accommodation... by Nw6
I'm spending a month in Ho Chi Min City from mid November to mid December to do an english teaching course in district 1. I have looked at a number of hotels but was wondering whether a serviced apartment would be a better option. I have no previous ...
I was attempting a similar arrangement for a month through Tet, finally settled on a hotel through Agoda.com, a London based company who seems to have very reasonable rates on many hotels in Saigon, especially District 1. You may give them a try, ... Read More