Greglb
American expat in Vietnam
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Lives in Nha Trang
Registration: 04 September 2013
Lawyer-HCM: Looking for competent lawyer to write a 'nasty' letter by Rumpole of the Bailey
Hi, Ho Chi Minh members. I'm looking for a Vietnamese lawyer, who speaks at least broken English, to write a 'nasty' 'lawyers letter' to shake up my landlord. And cheap (not too expensive). If you know of or have used such a ...
don't waste your money. I am from America and was a paralegal. Your wasting your time and money. VN lawyer would gladly take your money but you will get nowhere. Count it up to experience and move on. Read More
Lawyer-HCM: Looking for competent lawyer to write a 'nasty' letter by Rumpole of the Bailey
Hi, Ho Chi Minh members. I'm looking for a Vietnamese lawyer, who speaks at least broken English, to write a 'nasty' 'lawyers letter' to shake up my landlord. And cheap (not too expensive). If you know of or have used such a ...
writing a nasty letter will do nothing .. next time make a contract that covers all these items .. As a foreigner you have little standing in VN. Do your homework next time and write a very detailed contract in English and Vietnemse. At least ... Read More
New Immigration Laws by Mark mac
Hye all I am moving to Vietnam in the beginning of November. my employer told me that I can come there on a visit visa and then they can change my visit visa status to work permit over there.... i checked online and there is a new law that will be ...
the new laws says if you enter VN on a tourist visa you cannot change it to a work visa. You have to leave and enter with a work visa. Read More
new motorbike question
your supposed to have the bike registered ( plates and card) where you are rgistered. You are registered right? It would be easier to get a card and plate in your wife's name if you buy it in her home town. If you don't just transfer the ... Read More
vietnam girlfriend by jacksamau
hi, I am wondering how to see my Vietnamese girlfriend. She works at a food place evenings. I often meet her after and during the day visit her sister on bike etc. So here is the question. I haven't even kissed her yet let alone anthing further. ...
there is no law that says you can't "stay" with your girl friend. You will find that some more remote areas will give you a hard time about it. I have been married many years to a VN lady and still no PDA. I actually find that very ... Read More
USD 2 dollar note by simon.1711
Hi guys, Just wanted to check with the Vietnamese in the forum. Is the USD 2 dollar note considered "lucky money" by Vietnamese? I heard it from a taxi driver the other day! One of my Vietnamese friends is getting married, and I'm ...
Americans don't like the $2 bill. Don't really know why. We love the $1 .. LOL Maybe we can't count that high ! Many Vietnamese beleive $2 bill is lucky, especially 1976. Read More
Retire Expats filing yearly tax for the US. by thuy4tien
To those who are living in HCMC...and has been RETIRED (from the US work force): How do you file your yearly US tax (April 15) while living in Viet Nam? Are there any International Tax preparer living in HCMC? How much do they charge? My wife ...
I kept a USA address and file my taxes online. Easy. Read More
VietNam: A popular US retirement destination? by Jaitch
Alternet has an article on five popular destinations. For [b]VietNam[/b] it says: [b]The Good: [/b]VietNam is just emerging as an attractive place for Americans to retire after decades of negative associations. The low cost of living and beautiful ...
Excellent advise. Many times it is what you don't say that is important. Read More
VietNam: A popular US retirement destination? by Jaitch
Alternet has an article on five popular destinations. For [b]VietNam[/b] it says: [b]The Good: [/b]VietNam is just emerging as an attractive place for Americans to retire after decades of negative associations. The low cost of living and beautiful ...
I maintain a USA address and bank account. My Social Security is never a problem. Read More
VietNam: A popular US retirement destination? by Jaitch
Alternet has an article on five popular destinations. For [b]VietNam[/b] it says: [b]The Good: [/b]VietNam is just emerging as an attractive place for Americans to retire after decades of negative associations. The low cost of living and beautiful ...
I have a "marriage exception" visa. I have to renew it every 3 months, but is good for 5 years. The cost of renewal is $10. My wife just takes to the immigration office and renews it. Read More
Canadian to marry my VN gf in vietnam but no canadian coming ? by tixou
Hi, I'm new here, I would like some advice. I have met my girlfriend last year in december and almost everything doing fine since. In fact we talk together over 20 to 30 hours per week since february and I met her this summer for 3 weeks and I ...
Yes I agree .. tally ho !! Read More
Canadian to marry my VN gf in vietnam but no canadian coming ? by tixou
Hi, I'm new here, I would like some advice. I have met my girlfriend last year in december and almost everything doing fine since. In fact we talk together over 20 to 30 hours per week since february and I met her this summer for 3 weeks and I ...
Sir: Maybe you take advantage of your countries public health service. You are rambling and talking like a fool. People are only trying to help one another. I am not a bastard. I have proof of my birth and know my father. Maybe you should ... Read More
Business Visa to Get Marriage License? by mtgmike
Hey all. I posted some questions about this a while back, but here is one thing I keep getting conflicting information on. Does it matter if my visa is business or tourist visa when I apply for a marriage license in Saigon? A few people have told ...
That's right one of my life's ambitions is to get my post count up. Read More
VietNam: A popular US retirement destination? by Jaitch
Alternet has an article on five popular destinations. For [b]VietNam[/b] it says: [b]The Good: [/b]VietNam is just emerging as an attractive place for Americans to retire after decades of negative associations. The low cost of living and beautiful ...
Dalat is beautiful. Relax and have fun. Just be patient and have a good sense of humor. Read More
Business Visa to Get Marriage License? by mtgmike
Hey all. I posted some questions about this a while back, but here is one thing I keep getting conflicting information on. Does it matter if my visa is business or tourist visa when I apply for a marriage license in Saigon? A few people have told ...
The type of visa you have does not matter when getting married in VN. I got married on a Tourist VISA. Read More
Marriage. papperwork. by smellymoo
I have a Vietnamese girl-friend, I want to live in Vietnam, learn Vietnamese and never go back to my country. If I get married, it will give me residency, but will it also give me a work permit and/or investment licence equivalent? As if I get ...
If you are married in Vietnam you can get a marriage exception visa. You have to renew it every three months. Read More
1 year Visa by suerte007
Hello Vietnamese expat I like to travel to Vietnam for about 1 year help me with visa idea thank you
You can get a tourist visa good for 3 months and then you have to renew it every three months. Be careful and follow the rules carefully to avoid complications. If you need specifics let me know. I am a USA citizen and lived in VN several years. ... Read More
Give your opinion, please !!! by nam.dh85
We are setting up a ways to help foreigner people who are preparing travel and living in Vietnam more convenient. So please let us know your opinions on the following issues: - For a foreigner: + The information that you really need in Vietnam? ...
You need direct contact with folks that live in Vietnam and can tell you their experiences. There are many many misconceptions and misunderstandings about Vietnam. Greg Read More
VietNam: A popular US retirement destination? by Jaitch
Alternet has an article on five popular destinations. For [b]VietNam[/b] it says: [b]The Good: [/b]VietNam is just emerging as an attractive place for Americans to retire after decades of negative associations. The low cost of living and beautiful ...
I retired to Vietnam several years ago and live in Nha Trang. There is not a "retirement" VISA available in Vietnam. There are many rules and regulations here that can be confusing. But remember there are many rules and regulations in ... Read More
Is wearing black in Vietnam looked upon as odd or depressing? by tonilynnejones
I live in Thailand now but am moving to Vietnam in April. Here in Thailand, people don't wear black unless they are attending a funeral or are in mourning. I make sure not to wear all black to avoid odd looks and confused faces, but I have a lot ...
Where do people get these ideas about Vietnam? Kind of makes me laugh. Yes it is ok to wear black in Vietnam. Read More
Canadian to marry my VN gf in vietnam but no canadian coming ? by tixou
Hi, I'm new here, I would like some advice. I have met my girlfriend last year in december and almost everything doing fine since. In fact we talk together over 20 to 30 hours per week since february and I met her this summer for 3 weeks and I ...
First let me say that I am not a lawyer in Vietnam. I am married to a Vietnamese woman ( happily ) and live full time in Vietnam. I am retired and was a paralegal in the USA. I am most interested in family law in Vietnam. Many times in Vietnam ... Read More