TC0088
Canadian expat in Vietnam
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Lives in Ho Chi Minh City
Registration: 21 October 2013
Getting Pre-1975 Birth Certificate To Current. by TC0088
I am in the process of getting my dual (Canadian-Vietnamese) citizenship. I would update my progress along the way. After visiting the so-called government-assist agency who wanted $2,200 (converted from Vietnamese Dong) for doing the dual ...
An additional note: you are in Vietnam. The official language is Vietnamese. So if your documents are in Vietnamese, there is no need to do any translation! Read More
Getting Pre-1975 Birth Certificate To Current. by TC0088
I am in the process of getting my dual (Canadian-Vietnamese) citizenship. I would update my progress along the way. After visiting the so-called government-assist agency who wanted $2,200 (converted from Vietnamese Dong) for doing the dual ...
Icmac2, Look at the old bc. It will state which district you were born. Take your old BC to that district responsible for birth certificate. They will do it for you for a small fee. They will give you half a dozen certified new bc. You don't do ... Read More
Dual citizenship in Vietnam for a Viet Kieu? by sofimofi
Hello all, My parents were born and raised here but moved to Canada in the 70s. I was born in Canada. Is there any way I can apply for a dual citizenship in Vietnam? I have been living here for about 1.5 months and intend on living here for the ...
Hi, Here's my two cents! With the July 01 2014 deadline for registration mentioned above post, there is a much easy way to get your Vietnamese passport. Here in Canada, it cost $350 Canadian dollars for each passport issued. The details are as ... Read More
Dual citizenship in Vietnam for a Viet Kieu? by sofimofi
Hello all, My parents were born and raised here but moved to Canada in the 70s. I was born in Canada. Is there any way I can apply for a dual citizenship in Vietnam? I have been living here for about 1.5 months and intend on living here for the ...
Hi, Here's my two cents! I went through the long way to get my dual citizenship at Nguen Du office. Although I was told to do the Hoi Huong paperwork. I haven't gotten mine yet, but I am pretty sure it's a passport I'll be getting. The Hoi Huong ... Read More
Dual citizenship in Vietnam for a Viet Kieu? by sofimofi
Hello all, My parents were born and raised here but moved to Canada in the 70s. I was born in Canada. Is there any way I can apply for a dual citizenship in Vietnam? I have been living here for about 1.5 months and intend on living here for the ...
Hi Caroline, my first step in getting my dual citizenship was visiting Kieu Bao Viet in Saigon also. They told me it would cost US$3,000 and about 4 months to get it. I decided to do this myself as I am staying a few months in the city. I am glad I ... Read More
Olympic Hockey in HMC?
You know the Winter Olympics is on right now. As vou can see, there is no interest for the Winter sports here, much less hockey. Although, I read somewhere there is a bunch of expats playing "hockey" somewhere in the city once a week. Read More
Dual citizenship in Vietnam for a Viet Kieu? by sofimofi
Hello all, My parents were born and raised here but moved to Canada in the 70s. I was born in Canada. Is there any way I can apply for a dual citizenship in Vietnam? I have been living here for about 1.5 months and intend on living here for the ...
Kim. I just finished doing the dual citizenship the long way: from an old birth certificate. It is possible but a lot of running around. It took me about 2 months to have the application accepted and another 4 months for citizenship, assuming they ... Read More
Anyone with experience bringing computer through custom? by sora1607
I'm planning to move back to Vietnam for a short while and I'm thinking about bringing my computer with me (by taking it apart and bringing over the pieces and then buy a case and put it together in Vietnam). Does anyone know how easy it is to do ...
I am a VQ and had no problem getting my laptop (plus 4 mini hard drives, 4 CCTV mini cameras with power supplies) and a smartphone in early November 2013. In fact it took less than 5 minutes clearing both custom and luggage scanner (waiting for the ... Read More
Survey: The next Convoy For Babies Run.... by Tran Hung Dao
Someone asked me when the next Convoy For Babies (CFB) Orphanage Run will take place so I'm posting a "survey" here to see who else may be interested. I'd like to get a handful of people interested so in case a few drop out, then we'd still have a ...
http://www.newhdwallpapers.in/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/Cute-Christmas-Baby-269x170.jpg For the Dec 22, 2013 run, as of Dec 14, we have: tranhungdao, 1, motorbike tc0088, 1, motorbike naniwag, 1, motorbike mikeff, 2, motorbike (friends donating 2 ... Read More
Problem with exchanging foreign Driver License into Vietnamese by missmae
So i checked up all forums, website etc for the procedure of exchanging my German DL into a Vietnamese one. According to them I need - a copy of my passport - 3 months visa + (i have a 5 years exemption) - notarized and translated version of my ...
I don't think you need a licence for anything under 50cc. You may want to convince the translation service that your licence allows you to drive a scooter in Germany. Being able to drive a motorbike in Vietnam is great. But it's not easy since many ... Read More
Problem with exchanging foreign Driver License into Vietnamese by missmae
So i checked up all forums, website etc for the procedure of exchanging my German DL into a Vietnamese one. According to them I need - a copy of my passport - 3 months visa + (i have a 5 years exemption) - notarized and translated version of my ...
Schuck, and I thought I was special! Actually, I am licensed fully for both motorcycle (M) and O-to (G). Look at the bright side, your driver's licence is for life, no expiry date. Read More
Problem with exchanging foreign Driver License into Vietnamese by missmae
So i checked up all forums, website etc for the procedure of exchanging my German DL into a Vietnamese one. According to them I need - a copy of my passport - 3 months visa + (i have a 5 years exemption) - notarized and translated version of my ...
I got my (Ontario) Canadian driver's licence converted to Vietnamese driver's licence in August 2013 without doing any test. However, the Vietnamese driver's license expires in 2017 which matches my Canadian driver's license expiring date. I have ... Read More
Admirers of Teresa Teng (deng Li Jun) by Sploke77
Hi anyone out there both foreigners and locals have heard of this Asian songstress? Is there a fan club here to honour her memory even after 18 years? An Amerian Broadway Director even said that her songs emit a kind of 'energy' and serves to calm, ...
Find more hereThanks Charma. Read More
New business idea by ancientpathos
RENT AN EXPAT, yes it is that simple. No more posting needs friends to hang out with. Want to practice English, rent an expat. Need to dress up your social events? We have the answer, Rent an expat. Yes we will be having 2 for Tuesdays....lol
warm body: have written references credit/debit cards: American Express Platinum Travel card foreign passport: Canadian also, no known addictions, alcohol or recreational drug. But will consider addiction to qualify for position. Where do I ... Read More
Getting Pre-1975 Birth Certificate To Current. by TC0088
I am in the process of getting my dual (Canadian-Vietnamese) citizenship. I would update my progress along the way. After visiting the so-called government-assist agency who wanted $2,200 (converted from Vietnamese Dong) for doing the dual ...
hahaha stop kidding about my future bride. Here's the bc before and ... Read More
How to Maintain a Friendship by sami9592
1. Show appreciation 2. Show interest in your friend's life 3. Build trust 4. Have fun together 5. Support each other when things get rough 6. Help your friend find solutions 7. Handle arguments maturely 8. Maintain contact
Thanks. From now on, I will leave the last slice! Read More
Hu岷� accent. by TC0088
I would like to brush up on my Vietnamese with the Hu岷� accent. Yes, I do have a lot of time on my hand. :proud Seriously, I do find the accent very therapeutic.
Good to know. My dentist's name is"Ton nu le ba". With your information, thinking back, she did have a bit of hue accent. I can only guess that she loses her accent so she can communicate easier with customers. Read More
What is the best way to call the USA? by Wild_1
Hello guys, When I first came out here, a buddy of mine loaded my labtop with that MagicJack and gave me a USB to call home with. Once out here, I got a Mobifone account and often use that to call the US, when I am away from my laptop. Recently, ...
Skype to Skype is free! You can also buy credit for Skype and use it to call non-Skype phone number. I have a credit of $15 and I must have called over 100 minutes (Vancouver, Philippine, Vietnam, California). I just check my credit and there's ... Read More
HSBC and US Dollars by charmavietnam
I got bitter experience with HSBC banking when depositing US bills. They never accept a bill with dirt, ink depreciation or even staple marks! Last time I went to deposit some pieces but they rejected one piece because of staple mark. Then I go and ...
Yea, those gold stores are a great and the exchange rate is a bit better than the banks. Not related to the money "laundering" issue, but a problem with the people there. When I open an account at HSBC a few weeks ago. I was given an envelope with ... Read More
Getting Pre-1975 Birth Certificate To Current. by TC0088
I am in the process of getting my dual (Canadian-Vietnamese) citizenship. I would update my progress along the way. After visiting the so-called government-assist agency who wanted $2,200 (converted from Vietnamese Dong) for doing the dual ...
Ok, thanks. I'll keep an eye out for these print shops and hope Nguyen Du office accepts the printout as original. Read More
Getting Pre-1975 Birth Certificate To Current. by TC0088
I am in the process of getting my dual (Canadian-Vietnamese) citizenship. I would update my progress along the way. After visiting the so-called government-assist agency who wanted $2,200 (converted from Vietnamese Dong) for doing the dual ...
I have scanned copy of the name change certificate. Do you know if there is a place in the city I can print out in colour? Coloured documents are considered original document in Australia. I am not sure if it applies here. By the way, I don't mean ... Read More
Getting Pre-1975 Birth Certificate To Current.
I am in the process of getting my dual (Canadian-Vietnamese) citizenship. I would update my progress along the way. After visiting the so-called government-assist agency who wanted $2,200 (converted from Vietnamese Dong) for doing the dual ... Read More
Are there funeral homes in Vietnam? by MIA2013
Just wondering...I don't remember seeing any funeral homes while I was in my mom's hometown. My uncle died after Tet this year, and the funeral was held inside our vacation home for 4 days. They did it Cao Dai style, although, he was an atheist. :huh
Wow, someone made the connection: poison and death! :dumbom: Read More
How much do you tip the masseuse by Pandagao
I feel confused about how much should I tip the massage girl, I tip 50.000vnd for 1 hour foot massage, and 100.000vnd for 1 hour body massage.The salon Quynh in Q2 only charges 90.000vnd/hour for foot massage and 70.000/hour body massage. lots of ...
yes...the masseur does not has a basic,but tipping 500k for a massage???..and a masseur has a avearge of 2-3 customers everyday...first of all...do u know how much a graduate earns in Vietnam? i have been staying in HCMC for almost 10 years..and i ... Read More
How much do you tip the masseuse by Pandagao
I feel confused about how much should I tip the massage girl, I tip 50.000vnd for 1 hour foot massage, and 100.000vnd for 1 hour body massage.The salon Quynh in Q2 only charges 90.000vnd/hour for foot massage and 70.000/hour body massage. lots of ...
I rarely see locals in these massage parlours. Read More
How much do you tip the masseuse by Pandagao
I feel confused about how much should I tip the massage girl, I tip 50.000vnd for 1 hour foot massage, and 100.000vnd for 1 hour body massage.The salon Quynh in Q2 only charges 90.000vnd/hour for foot massage and 70.000/hour body massage. lots of ...
I was talking to my local friends about the wages the masseur/masseuse make. I am told they don't get paid by the massage parlours, they make their money from tips. If this is the case, 50k to 100k is kind of low for an hour of manual work. I hate ... Read More
Hu岷� accent. by TC0088
I would like to brush up on my Vietnamese with the Hu岷� accent. Yes, I do have a lot of time on my hand. :proud Seriously, I do find the accent very therapeutic.
I see. It took a little heat to have you all turned on lolWill you believe me now when I tell you I am a super-sensitive guy!:dumbom: How did we ended up here?!:sleep Focus: Hu岷� Hu岷� Hu岷� ... Hu岷� ... Huu岷酷嚎.岷� ... Read More
Hu岷� accent. by TC0088
I would like to brush up on my Vietnamese with the Hu岷� accent. Yes, I do have a lot of time on my hand. :proud Seriously, I do find the accent very therapeutic.
No sh*t! :lol: Now you know why I can't sleep last few nights: I was glowing in the dark!:joking: Read More
Hu岷� accent. by TC0088
I would like to brush up on my Vietnamese with the Hu岷� accent. Yes, I do have a lot of time on my hand. :proud Seriously, I do find the accent very therapeutic.
Hey THD, You are right! I forgot all about her. She did have the Hu岷� accent but in a subdue lower tone. Like you, I have no clue what she said when she speaks.:dumbom: And because of her status as a "preistess" of some sort or as you put it ... Read More
"Hong Kong" market by Guest6832
Hi All I have been to several markets in HCMC but keep getting told I should go to the Hong Kong market. Only problem is I cant find it anywhere - have looked online, guidebooks etc - Can ayone tell me where it is????
Actually, I stumbled upon this "Kim Bi锚n Market" while exploring Chợ Lớn. It's like Bến Th脿nh market except everything is smaller and tighter: smaller stalls, smaller walkway. It seems they sell everything there (electrical, ... Read More
Hu岷� accent. by TC0088
I would like to brush up on my Vietnamese with the Hu岷� accent. Yes, I do have a lot of time on my hand. :proud Seriously, I do find the accent very therapeutic.
Unfortunately, I don't know anyone from huế. I heard the huế accent on my last visit while staying at a resort in Ph煤 Quốc Island. She worked as a booking agent. But she said she was leaving the resort to go home to look after her ... Read More
Hu岷� accent. by TC0088
I would like to brush up on my Vietnamese with the Hu岷� accent. Yes, I do have a lot of time on my hand. :proud Seriously, I do find the accent very therapeutic.
Thank you, Funnybear92. I am glad to hear I am not the only one who's fascinated with the hu岷� accent. Read More
Hu岷� accent.
I would like to brush up on my Vietnamese with the Hu岷� accent. Yes, I do have a lot of time on my hand. :proud Seriously, I do find the accent very therapeutic. Read More
How much do you tip the masseuse by Pandagao
I feel confused about how much should I tip the massage girl, I tip 50.000vnd for 1 hour foot massage, and 100.000vnd for 1 hour body massage.The salon Quynh in Q2 only charges 90.000vnd/hour for foot massage and 70.000/hour body massage. lots of ...
No not for all of us. I get a massage because I want a massage. I prefer places that do not offer the happy ending.I, too, want a good massage when I go to a massage parlour. I always tell them to spend more time on my neck and shoulder. Yes, they ... Read More
Convoy For Babies (CFB) HCMC --> 膼峄搉g Nai 11/17/2013 by Tran Hung Dao
Back by popular demand (and hungry babies), we're going to do another motorbike convoy charity run this coming Sunday. Who: Expats and Expat-friends (locals) who want to make a difference. [quote]As of [b]11/15/2012 - 16:18[/b], the list ...
I finally got my motorbike. I am in HCMC and I can take a passenger if anyone needs a ride. Read More
Getting your Driving and Motorbike License in Vietnam by dathancna
Ok, firstly, I'm not very sure if there has been any previous posts on this topic before but I would just like to put this information up for everyone out there who is looking for information. I just submitted all my documents today and am waiting ...
Hi Khanh, Bluenz is correct. I had my Ontario driver's licence (car and motorcycle) converted to Vietnamese driver's license in July this year. You just need to have the driver's license "translated". If I remember correctly, you would also need a ... Read More
Expats - Charity Hands-on, not gossip - are you up to? by l3ully
Hi Expats (please only really expats), please read that good Currently I am planning a trip to support a virtually hopeless project, homing around 60 blind/almost blind/poor/disabled children between 5 and 17 years. Number of kids is growing No, ...
I3ully, Please pm your latest. I'll be coming from HCM. Thanks. TC. Read More
How different between the rich and the poor in finding love by lamhoang
A poor, he doesn't have enough money to enjoy life comfortably but he can get a real love. A rich, he has so much money that he can buy anything he wants but if he can buy real love or not. I think that is the different thing between the rich and ...
Hope you guys and gals don't mind if I chime in. I love reading your posts. I will never look at my breakfast the same again, cereal from now on (thanks, Ancientpathos)! And Khanh, a steak, really! Citsym, thank you. I haven't heard that song for a ... Read More