callaway4000
Canadian expat in Vietnam
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Registration: 30 August 2025
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Please explain : Driving and rental by callaway4000
I watch many youtube videos of Vloggers in Vietnam and have two questions I don't see covered. What is the situation to drive and rent a scooter? I just read for Canadians the International Drivers license is not accepted? It is in Thailand. But it ...
@Fred what is the average cost used or new if you converted it to USD or CDN $$ ? you don't need insurance for them? just your own if its stolen or damaged I guess? Read More
Please explain : Driving and rental
I watch many youtube videos of Vloggers in Vietnam and have two questions I don't see covered. What is the situation to drive and rent a scooter? I just read for Canadians the International Drivers license is not accepted? It is in Thailand. But it ... Read More
Wise Validation by mitsmaak
Hi, Anyone had to deal with Wise's Address verification.I don't have any of the documents that they requested. Was wandering if anyone had heard of a workaround or method that is different than the standard options?
@Lennerd Wow, that is a lot of stress reading that..lol I need to ask my bank if I can use my sisters address since she will be signing an affidavit or equivalent to having access to my account in case of fraud or needing a new card, etc. So ... Read More
Wise Validation by mitsmaak
Hi, Anyone had to deal with Wise's Address verification.I don't have any of the documents that they requested. Was wandering if anyone had heard of a workaround or method that is different than the standard options?
@KKK36 For the Wise account. I will open the account with my current address, but I plan to sell my home and move to Asia, so what if they need information from my home that I no longer live at in Canada? Or do I give my families information and ... Read More
Moving next Spring to Vietnam by callaway4000
Hi, I am the new kid on the block here. I am a Canadian and I have been to Thailand twice each for a 3 week vacation. Moving to Vietnam or East Asia in General is new. Never been to Vietnam yet. My questions are the situation with my banking. I'm ...
@KKK36 Hi, Thanks for all the the great information. What is the VN Dong account. I thought I can't open a bank account in Vietnam? could you explain that more clearly please? I also need to understand WISE a little more. If I plan to do some time ... Read More
Wise Validation by mitsmaak
Hi, Anyone had to deal with Wise's Address verification.I don't have any of the documents that they requested. Was wandering if anyone had heard of a workaround or method that is different than the standard options?
Should I set up my Wise account months earlier then when I plan to move to Asia? They will want my Canadian Address? I guess I need to use a family address who will still reside in Canada, correct? I have not looked into the application but to open ... Read More
Moving next Spring to Vietnam by callaway4000
Hi, I am the new kid on the block here. I am a Canadian and I have been to Thailand twice each for a 3 week vacation. Moving to Vietnam or East Asia in General is new. Never been to Vietnam yet. My questions are the situation with my banking. I'm ...
I will talk with my bank in Canada and also look into the best options with using my credit cards in Asia. I know it's best to have two for security. I will look more closer at the visa options cause I will travel around Asia at the start and that's ... Read More
Moving next Spring to Vietnam by callaway4000
Hi, I am the new kid on the block here. I am a Canadian and I have been to Thailand twice each for a 3 week vacation. Moving to Vietnam or East Asia in General is new. Never been to Vietnam yet. My questions are the situation with my banking. I'm ...
@Lennerd Thanks for the information. I am Canadian and will be retired. So I will look into the Visa for my situation but I think Vietnam will be for most of the year and you suggest to have my pension sent to my Canadian Bank then transfer it to my ... Read More
Bringing Guests to your Hotel or Airbnb by callaway4000
When you rent a hotel or airbnb what are the rules to being allowed to bring back a date to your place? is it legal? is it in the description of the rental agreement? I know in Thailand they take the ID of the woman for security when they are ...
thanks for the information.. I will ask before I sign a lease. thanks Read More
Bringing Guests to your Hotel or Airbnb by callaway4000
When you rent a hotel or airbnb what are the rules to being allowed to bring back a date to your place? is it legal? is it in the description of the rental agreement? I know in Thailand they take the ID of the woman for security when they are ...
@Doan Kim Nga B? S Da Nang Hi Doan, I want to move to Vietnam around May 2026. I have watched many videos of Da Nang and think it would be perfect for me. I would like to stay connected and possible ask you more questions with regard to setting up a ... Read More
Bringing Guests to your Hotel or Airbnb
When you rent a hotel or airbnb what are the rules to being allowed to bring back a date to your place? is it legal? is it in the description of the rental agreement? I know in Thailand they take the ID of the woman for security when they are ... Read More
Banking ideas
Is there an app that is used in Vietnam to TAP the payment> is it safe. I know for small amounts it is cash but want to understand all the options to make things easier there?聽 Thanks Read More
Moving next Spring to Vietnam
Hi, I am the new kid on the block here. I am a Canadian and I have been to Thailand twice each for a 3 week vacation. Moving to Vietnam or East Asia in General is new. Never been to Vietnam yet. My questions are the situation with my banking. I'm ... Read More
Planning to move to Asia next year
Hi everyone, I'm the new kid on the block. I am planning to move to Asia and Vietnam is at the top as well as Thailand. I am Canadian and my questions are when receiving my pension and wanting to dip into my bank account whenever I want or need, how ... Read More