Jack Tanner Jr,
@Billafish2
American expat in Vietnam
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About me
American
Lives in Ho Chi Minh City
Speaks English
Registration: 17 June 2014
New members of the USA forum, introduce yourself here 聳 2nd quarter of 2015 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the USA forum? Don聮t know how to start? This thread is for you ;) We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your expat story if you are already living in the country, or to tell us more on your ...
HI I am jack I am from the USA, I am in Saigon now and hope to meet people that can travel more than just 5 K like most locals do not like to do Read More
VEC,change of visa by Guest2023
I was speaking to a friend last night who has something I haven't heard of before. His VEC was due in January just after the new visa laws came in,he then found out for some reason his passport was forwarded to immigration. After not getting any ...
yes i do have a VEC and it is due at the end of the month Read More
VEC,change of visa by Guest2023
I was speaking to a friend last night who has something I haven't heard of before. His VEC was due in January just after the new visa laws came in,he then found out for some reason his passport was forwarded to immigration. After not getting any ...
So then b a US citizen can Not go any place after that because they do not have a passport. . think I will call the embassy and see if they can help with this. Read More
VEC,change of visa by Guest2023
I was speaking to a friend last night who has something I haven't heard of before. His VEC was due in January just after the new visa laws came in,he then found out for some reason his passport was forwarded to immigration. After not getting any ...
if they keep your passport then how can you get back into vietnam? Read More
VEC,change of visa by Guest2023
I was speaking to a friend last night who has something I haven't heard of before. His VEC was due in January just after the new visa laws came in,he then found out for some reason his passport was forwarded to immigration. After not getting any ...
Ten if it is just a stamp then why are they keeping passports as i read on here? Read More
VEC,change of visa by Guest2023
I was speaking to a friend last night who has something I haven't heard of before. His VEC was due in January just after the new visa laws came in,he then found out for some reason his passport was forwarded to immigration. After not getting any ...
has anybody tried to go to the Cambodian EMBASSY HERE TO GET A VISA AND JUST HAD IT STAMPED AT THE BOARDER FOR PROOF? Read More
VEC,change of visa by Guest2023
I was speaking to a friend last night who has something I haven't heard of before. His VEC was due in January just after the new visa laws came in,he then found out for some reason his passport was forwarded to immigration. After not getting any ...
I mean do you still have to do the papers with the local police dept? Read More
VEC,change of visa by Guest2023
I was speaking to a friend last night who has something I haven't heard of before. His VEC was due in January just after the new visa laws came in,he then found out for some reason his passport was forwarded to immigration. After not getting any ...
if you have a vec do you still need to leave the country every 3 months and do you need to do the papers with the local police dept.? as i have 1 and dont know what i need to do at the end of the month Read More
no seeds on bread
:D Just would like to ask 矛 anybody knows where to get bread without sesame seed on it. I am tired 貌f this hopeless bread.I know our bakery in t啤n never put seeds on the outside 貌f the bread loaf. and I am talking to old polish ... Read More
ONE WAY TICKET by philcon
Hi I am planning to fly into Vietnam from Australia in January 2015 I am hoping to stay for an extended period, I am not sure how long. Question: Can i fly in with a three month visa on a one way ticket? Thanks for any reply
Yes you can. As I did it 6 months ago from the USA. but check with your Embassy and the Vietnam Embassy. http://vn.embassyinformation.com/ Read More
Are there jobs in Vietnam for mental health therapists/counselors? by Robbieo
I'm a licensed psychotherapist in the state of California and have a masters degree in clinical psychology. I'm also TEFL/TESOL certified and I'm moving to Vietnam in January. I am wondering if I can continue working where my heart is, ...
I know you can get a teaching job here but after that i am not sure. and you are lucky that you have a degree because they will not hire a person if they do not have it. years of experience mean nothing here. Read More
work with no degree by Billafish2
How dose a person get work that dose not have a degree but has been working at the same job for over 7 years. I think all jobs here want a person with a degree. Do they think all people had the money to get a degree.
I even looked at Singapore and it is the same there. and yes i did get 2 replies it is better than here. I have not got any here. so that tells me it is part of just a idea that has spread. Read More
work with no degree by Billafish2
How dose a person get work that dose not have a degree but has been working at the same job for over 7 years. I think all jobs here want a person with a degree. Do they think all people had the money to get a degree.
Then if a person has more than 5 years experience in a field they can apply and own their work permit without work in Vietnam? Read More
work with no degree by Billafish2
How dose a person get work that dose not have a degree but has been working at the same job for over 7 years. I think all jobs here want a person with a degree. Do they think all people had the money to get a degree.
well a degree dose not mean a person knows anything about that type of work. So why is a degree even looked for. it is that simple. Read More
Marriage and the wedding party. by ancientpathos
Greetings, I am a 53 year old man from the USA. I have been bouncing around Vietnam, Lao, and Thailand since October. Life has a funny way of changing us. My girlfriend wanted a Wedding Party, but is in no hurry for the real wedding. We had the ...
where can you get the wedding pics? and do you know the cost? Read More
Marriage and the wedding party. by ancientpathos
Greetings, I am a 53 year old man from the USA. I have been bouncing around Vietnam, Lao, and Thailand since October. Life has a funny way of changing us. My girlfriend wanted a Wedding Party, but is in no hurry for the real wedding. We had the ...
i am at the final stage for our wedding and it was not bad or difficult to do the papers and the little other things. mostly waiting. So in my eyes it looks like you just do not want to take the time or to do it. my last step is having the party and ... Read More
work with no degree by Billafish2
How dose a person get work that dose not have a degree but has been working at the same job for over 7 years. I think all jobs here want a person with a degree. Do they think all people had the money to get a degree.
that makes me laugh because I do not know of a school in the USA or any country that a person can get a degree in Warehousing. Read More
work with no degree
How dose a person get work that dose not have a degree but has been working at the same job for over 7 years. I think all jobs here want a person with a degree. Do they think all people had the money to get a degree. Read More
Football in Go Vap/ Binh Thanh/Phu Nhuan area? by dathancna
Hi guys, I'm looking to create or join up with some guys for some weekly football. I used to play twice a week in D7 but it is just too far to travel there to play so I am thinking of finding some place nearby. Anyway I was thinking of getting ...
I am game for it if you are . but I have a hard time with the bus travel here. Read More
My vietnamese GF is pregnant - how much it costs for pregnancy in HCMC by MarcusKS
Hi , I,m from Malaysia and my Vietnamese GF called me this morning that she is pregnant ! After she has a pregnancy test and yes she is ... I was so happy because we will have a baby soon . But i need some advise from expats . How much does it cost ...
my gf is pregnant to and we have been in for tests and it has been cheap as to the prices in the usa. But I am not sure about the prices. I can ask her when she is back from her visit to a city. and I will say it is not quick for test to be finished ... Read More
Finding Work in HCMC by Fairdinkum16
Hey guys, Australian here who has just been laid off in HCMC ! But trying to find a job here is proving to be very hard... does anyone know of any websites or places to go for foreigners looking for work here ? Any help would be GREAT ! thanks ...
Vietnam works is the common site. Read More
Are there bus route maps for Saigon? by lnigalis
I guess that says it all. Don't want to take the taxi anymore but I seriously need to know where I am going. LOL
this is the link to the site for the map of the bus routes : vietnamtravelguy.com/99/guide-to-ho-chi-minh-city-bus-service-saigonbus/ Read More