daveinvietnam
English expat in Vietnam
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Registration: 07 August 2014
Visa extension by Gphillips
I have a 90 day, multiple entry, C-1 visa for Vietnam. It is valid through 04 Feb. I need a one month extension to 04 Mar 2015. Unaware of the rule changes I went to the local travel agency for an extension on 06 Jan. No can do! Went to the ...
Having read this Forun for a few years the one thing I can say is 99% of whats written is not wrong and what the person writes is accurate and truthful. Problem is whats reported can alter from person to person on any given situation at any time, ... Read More
Any keen gardeners in Nha Trang. by daveinvietnam
I have lived in Nha Trang 11 years and being on my own and not being one for the bars and going out much I created a most beautiful garden as a hobby to stay sane in this madhouse we all now live, I first imported plants from California and then ...
Hi Dan, thats nice to hear, I was beginning to lose hope and had visions of me just leaving them out in the street for the Viets to take and slowly neglect [or even worse dump the plants and sell the pots] haha. If its just a small balcony you have ... Read More
How do you get "local" price by username222
Yeah it's no secret that Vietnam over charge foreigners, especially with housing agents lurking this forum charing you x2.5 or x3 what they would charge for rent to a local person living in Saigon. So my question is, how do I get a room / ...
I think if anyone is getting ripped off its the Vietnamese landlords who through a lack of English have to rely on the Vietnamese agents, apart from this 1 month in 12 rent they take many agents refuse to let the customer take a 3 or 6 month rental ... Read More
How do you get "local" price by username222
Yeah it's no secret that Vietnam over charge foreigners, especially with housing agents lurking this forum charing you x2.5 or x3 what they would charge for rent to a local person living in Saigon. So my question is, how do I get a room / ...
The point would be,why do owners have to do extra paperwork and pay money. Easy,the police have too much control over everything,they are too busy with their money making ventures to worry about crime. Its about time this old and stupid practice was ... Read More
How do you get "local" price by username222
Yeah it's no secret that Vietnam over charge foreigners, especially with housing agents lurking this forum charing you x2.5 or x3 what they would charge for rent to a local person living in Saigon. So my question is, how do I get a room / ...
I have come across this before but more with houses for sale than rent, and the truth is they are not really for sale, they just want to see what they can get for them. Read More
Bad News for Expats wishing to Extend their Visas. by DirtyPierre
Since last Monday morning, you cannot extend a Viet visa, you have to go out of the country and buy a new one. Welcome to the smart Viet immigration Authorities. NOT
I hardly think my comment was ranting and raving, more an observation as to whats happening.Only fredaussie knows for sure what he meant. I took his post as a general comment on the tone of the thread, and NOT as directed to you.I am sure he meant ... Read More
Bad News for Expats wishing to Extend their Visas. by DirtyPierre
Since last Monday morning, you cannot extend a Viet visa, you have to go out of the country and buy a new one. Welcome to the smart Viet immigration Authorities. NOT
I hardly think my comment was ranting and raving, more an observation as to whats happening. Read More
Bad News for Expats wishing to Extend their Visas. by DirtyPierre
Since last Monday morning, you cannot extend a Viet visa, you have to go out of the country and buy a new one. Welcome to the smart Viet immigration Authorities. NOT
Not that it makes much difference but visa costs [3 month tourist visa] aren't rising each year, whats rising is how much you are being ripped off from corrupt officials in immigration who work in tandem with the agents selling the ... Read More
Safety in Vietnam by Christine
Hi, We would like to talk about a sensitive but important topic: do you feel safe in Vietnam? How would you define the level of safety in the country? Can you walk safely during the day and at night without any fear? Do you think there ...
Good points - my closest VN friend here was pulled off her motorbike by a bag snatcher just a few months after she had a baby. She was very lucky with her injuries. Last night I met a businessman (European) who mentioned his wife (VN) was a recent ... Read More
Safety in Vietnam by Christine
Hi, We would like to talk about a sensitive but important topic: do you feel safe in Vietnam? How would you define the level of safety in the country? Can you walk safely during the day and at night without any fear? Do you think there ...
Interesting story that and one I repeated to my friends this morning over coffee some Viet some expat. And I asked them a question, not quite put so bluntly as this but in an effort to try and find out why are there so many thieves in ... Read More
Safety in Vietnam by Christine
Hi, We would like to talk about a sensitive but important topic: do you feel safe in Vietnam? How would you define the level of safety in the country? Can you walk safely during the day and at night without any fear? Do you think there ...
How safe are you in Vietnam is an interesting question and can be split in a few ways, on the roads violent crime and petty crime. On the roads driving and even as a pedestrian the answer has to be very unsafe, there is so much documented about it ... Read More
Safety in Vietnam by Christine
Hi, We would like to talk about a sensitive but important topic: do you feel safe in Vietnam? How would you define the level of safety in the country? Can you walk safely during the day and at night without any fear? Do you think there ...
I think the situation awareness you speak of is important, I happened to notice a lot of Vietnam girls now carry the smaller handbags rather than the shoulder bags and my friend was saying it has little to with fashion but just safer from motorbike ... Read More
Considering a move to Nha Trang, Vietnam by Leo 46
My wife and I are thinking about moving to Vietnam next year sometime. Still in the very preliminary stages of this endeavor; in fact, we just thought of it this week, so haven't really done much planning. Just a bit of research. I was ...
Mate cant be bothered with most, but I think you ought to read my initial post, I have nothing to sell or asking price to ask for, in 2 months I will be leaving Vietnam never sadly to return, I offered my opinion to Leo on the apartment actually ... Read More
Considering a move to Nha Trang, Vietnam by Leo 46
My wife and I are thinking about moving to Vietnam next year sometime. Still in the very preliminary stages of this endeavor; in fact, we just thought of it this week, so haven't really done much planning. Just a bit of research. I was ...
I am sorry but suggesting they should not take advice from someone who does not own a motorbike as regards there own safety on a motorbike is a little bit ignorant, I have never been to the North Pole but I can assure you its very cold, as it ... Read More
Considering a move to Nha Trang, Vietnam by Leo 46
My wife and I are thinking about moving to Vietnam next year sometime. Still in the very preliminary stages of this endeavor; in fact, we just thought of it this week, so haven't really done much planning. Just a bit of research. I was ...
Leo its such a shame that you aren't coming sooner, the apartment I rent will become available about October 1 and for the price $750 a month has to be one of the finest in Nha Trang if not Vietnam, its actually a 2 bedroomed 600sq ft maisonette ... Read More
Any keen gardeners in Nha Trang.
I have lived in Nha Trang 11 years and being on my own and not being one for the bars and going out much I created a most beautiful garden as a hobby to stay sane in this madhouse we all now live, I first imported plants from California and then ... Read More
Buying land in Vietnam by fish323
I realise that expats are allowed to buy property, but what are the restrictions on buying land? Cheers
Thanks charma, good response! To give an ex pat perspective; My (Vietnamese) wife and I bought an apartment in HCMC in a newly built block. We can own it for 50 years, after which we (our kids) have to renew the ground lease. So we then bought a ... Read More
Buying land in Vietnam by fish323
I realise that expats are allowed to buy property, but what are the restrictions on buying land? Cheers
I have lived in VN for 11 years now and my advice to you would be just dont do it, not buy land anyway, the chances of it all running smoothly [buying the land and building the house] are pretty much slim to none, and you will be ripped off, ... Read More
Safety in Vietnam by Christine
Hi, We would like to talk about a sensitive but important topic: do you feel safe in Vietnam? How would you define the level of safety in the country? Can you walk safely during the day and at night without any fear? Do you think there ...
Trust me I am no hero haha, I was shaking for an hour after. Would do it again though, what gets me as mad as them doing it is them thinking they can do it with impunity, that no one will fight back, for sure more need to. Read More
Safety in Vietnam by Christine
Hi, We would like to talk about a sensitive but important topic: do you feel safe in Vietnam? How would you define the level of safety in the country? Can you walk safely during the day and at night without any fear? Do you think there ...
Odd this subject should come up now, been living in Nha Trang 10 years and up until last week never had a single problem myself. Of course I have heard of problems and a very common one here is girls targeting single men and robbing them, usually ... Read More
Transferring money in/out of VN when buying/selling a property by xparte
Hi, Just been reading through most of the money transfer topics & it seems at times it can be quite complicated to get money out of VN. I've been thinking about getting a property in VN but am concerned about the complexities about ...
You can bring in as much cash as you like no limit whatsoever, but you must declare it, it costs you nothing and is easy to do, the only reason for doing it is in theory when you later want to take cash out you can show you have brought it in and ... Read More
Transferring money in/out of VN when buying/selling a property by xparte
Hi, Just been reading through most of the money transfer topics & it seems at times it can be quite complicated to get money out of VN. I've been thinking about getting a property in VN but am concerned about the complexities about ...
I have built 4 properties here and my advice to you would be don鈥檛 do it unless you really know what you are doing, thing is if you plan on coming here picking out a plot of land and then getting in builders you will be ripped-off every which ... 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 ...
Not sure if everybody is aware of this but if they are not it can lead to many problems. If you have a multi entry visa and you extend it that extension 鈥榮tamp鈥� is not multi entry, it becomes single entry, now weather that is factually ... 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 ...
Thank you thats kind of you, if I ever need it I will write. I will write below a warning to others as it may save someone some trouble in the future. 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 ...
Not sure I would be brave enough to try all that until at least there is a process where they appear used to doing it, I mean like you say make sure you take these entry and exit forms as they dont have them, well not sure where I would even get ... 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 ...
Haha getting clearer, can I ask did the English guy have to buy a Cambodian visa cos I not understanding your word 'bevit'[do you mean before]. Did you mange to get back on the same bus to go PP or had it gone and you needed to find ... 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 ...
Thing is you didn鈥檛 actually do it did you as you went to Phnom Penh but you have met an English guy who says he did. For sure it may be possible but it would be nice to hear from someone who actually did do it at the border crossing, because ... 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 ...
Its interesting this because I was sat in the travel shop the other day and 2 Russians came in and asked for the approval letter for the border, she told them to come back in 2 hours and it was $30 each, at the time I could not work out what was ... 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 ...
Was it fairly simple to get a bus back and can I ask why did you need to enter Cambodia to just leave again, could you have not just walked around the building to re-enter going to the same office. 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 ...
Sorry can I ask is that the border you cross on the HCMC PP route by bus, if it is did you just cross then come back in getting your visa extended as you did so. 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 ...
Definitely considered lucky here but I have no idea why. 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 ...
I think the grey area's may be a problem as you say as we just dont know, like in is it Multi can you renew and apply here etc, price wise I have seen the price its actually on this Forum somewhere but cant find it, and I am sure it was either ... 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 ...
For the land for 25years I paid nothing [other than layers fees at the time], to the landowner zero. But I did agree and did do it build 2 apartments and 1 house on that land, the house was to be for rental use and I receive the income, I also ... 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 ...
Yes landowner, strange term to use here I suppose but that鈥檚 what he is to me, not really come across anyone in my situation before where I own the buildings [for a 25 year period] and he owns the land. The documentation was all completed 8 ... 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 local ward police (Cong An)Thank you. 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 ...
Come on, the law wont change and they are not idiots, the guys especially the ones you deal with have just not been instructed yet, they cant be expected to tell you something or implement something if they just don鈥檛 know, people make the ... 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 ...
Come on, the law wont change and they are not idiots, the guys especially the ones you deal with have just not been instructed yet, they cant be expected to tell you something or implement something if they just don鈥檛 know, people make the ... 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 ...
Maybe but the law has changed of that there is no question; it鈥檚 the implementation of the new law which will take time, the fact that the law changes on Jan 1st does not mean the reality of it will change on Jan 1st. I had my lawyer ring the ... 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 ...
You may well have renewed your expired VEC now but folks should not think that will apply to them when they go to apply or renew. When you go to re-new an expired VEC at some point you wont be able as they will cease to exist, instead you will get a ... 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 ...
You may well have renewed your expired VEC now but folks should not think that will apply to them when they go to apply or renew. When you go to re-new an expired VEC at some point you wont be able as they will cease to exist, instead you will get a ... 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 ...
My wording was not clear sorry, when I said re-new I was meaning a VEC which has fully expired, as in you have had it 5 years and it comes to an end, when you go to re-new that you wont be able, instead you will get a 12 month TT visa, but there ... 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 ...
I think anyone applying or re-newing now will get a VEC, seems they have passed the law but cant enforce the change to the 12 month TT visa's till they actually have them, and that could be months away or could be tomorrow. 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 ...
" Visas and temporary residence cards which are issued before the effective date of the Immigration Law are valid until their expiry date. ". And then what is going to happen?????? No worries for me, I'll have my PR by then, been ... Read More
Bad News for Expats wishing to Extend their Visas. by DirtyPierre
Since last Monday morning, you cannot extend a Viet visa, you have to go out of the country and buy a new one. Welcome to the smart Viet immigration Authorities. NOT
I was in the travel shop yesterday needing to book some boat trips for customers in Nha Trang, I usually sit and have a chat and a coffee with the lady owner so of course got speaking about the visa鈥檚, I asked her [even though I dont want one] ... 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 ...
This is interesting and I wonder how it will be granted ''The law will also grant the Minister of Public Security the authority to approve permanent residency for foreigners''. Read More
Vietnam Visa Categories Change From January 2015 by Vietnam-Travel-142
- Before 2015, Vietnam visa for foreign citizen had been symbolized as B2, B3, C1, C2, D, etc. for different purpose of their visiting. All old symbol of Vietnam visa categories were replaced by the others are more simple and clear based on the New ...
Haha I have no worries there, been here 10 years and seen it all. Actually my story here is one of complete success which is a nice change, knowing what I know now I would never have done what I did at the time but so glad I did, its an interesting ... Read More
Vietnam Visa Categories Change From January 2015 by Vietnam-Travel-142
- Before 2015, Vietnam visa for foreign citizen had been symbolized as B2, B3, C1, C2, D, etc. for different purpose of their visiting. All old symbol of Vietnam visa categories were replaced by the others are more simple and clear based on the New ...
It appears not, seems anyone with a current VEC will have it honored to run its duration but when it runs out you apply for a[18] TT visa which can last up to 12 months. Not saying thats fact just what I gather from reading the above.You can ... Read More
What's the nightlife like in Saigon, any pubs, live musics venues? by Scotsman84
What's the nightlife like in Saigon? I don't care much for nightclubs but are there a good range of bars, pubs, and live music venues? Places playing different music styles and stuff going on 7 nights a week?
Once again going slightly of topic [people get upset about that] haha, I was in Hanoi once and very near to the big lake I strolled into this jazz club and had one of the most enjoyable nights ever in Vietnam, turns out Thursday nights was a sort of ... Read More
What's the nightlife like in Saigon, any pubs, live musics venues? by Scotsman84
What's the nightlife like in Saigon? I don't care much for nightclubs but are there a good range of bars, pubs, and live music venues? Places playing different music styles and stuff going on 7 nights a week?
Not much of a help I know but a few years back I visited a couple of night clubs in Saigon, now admittedly I am getting on a bit but I have never heard noise like that, it made the clubs back in the UK seem quiet, sort of jet engine loud and one for ... Read More
Vietnam Visa Categories Change From January 2015 by Vietnam-Travel-142
- Before 2015, Vietnam visa for foreign citizen had been symbolized as B2, B3, C1, C2, D, etc. for different purpose of their visiting. All old symbol of Vietnam visa categories were replaced by the others are more simple and clear based on the New ...
It appears not, seems anyone with a current VEC will have it honored to run its duration but when it runs out you apply for a[18] TT visa which can last up to 12 months. Not saying thats fact just what I gather from reading the above. Read More
A quick guide to Certificate of Visa Exemption (VEC), Vietnam by charmavietnam
Dear Expats! We already covered this topic many times but still some members has doubt about - how to obtain a VEC, who are eligible, what document needed, how much does it cost, how long it take to get processed, etc. I hope this short guide will ...
Trying to follow this thread for info best I can because hopefully later this year I will have a VEC through marriage. Thing is my wife will not be living with me all the time returning to the States for long extended periods [she has both VN and US ... Read More
Obtaining a Vietnam VEC outside Vietnam. by daveinvietnam
Well to a cut a long story short I am getting married in Dallas to a VN citizen March 2nd , I then plan to go to Houston to get a VEC at the Consulate there before returning to Vietnam [I am English and been living here in Nha Trang10 years]. What ...
Thank you so much for that, I suppose a question of knowing where to look, strangely enough that same info is on the Houston Website with no English translation [I had a friend translate this morning and you can see by the layout its the same], but ... Read More
Obtaining a Vietnam VEC outside Vietnam.
Well to a cut a long story short I am getting married in Dallas to a VN citizen March 2nd , I then plan to go to Houston to get a VEC at the Consulate there before returning to Vietnam [I am English and been living here in Nha Trang10 years]. What ... Read More
Visa extension by Gphillips
I have a 90 day, multiple entry, C-1 visa for Vietnam. It is valid through 04 Feb. I need a one month extension to 04 Mar 2015. Unaware of the rule changes I went to the local travel agency for an extension on 06 Jan. No can do! Went to the ...
Well to a cut a long story short I am getting married in Dallas to a VN citizen March 2nd , I then plan to go to Houston to get a VEC at the Consulate there before returning to Vietnam [I am English and been living here in Nha Trang10 years]. What ... Read More
Visa extension by Gphillips
I have a 90 day, multiple entry, C-1 visa for Vietnam. It is valid through 04 Feb. I need a one month extension to 04 Mar 2015. Unaware of the rule changes I went to the local travel agency for an extension on 06 Jan. No can do! Went to the ...
I cant imagine anyone would come on here and lie, for what purpose, if they say they have extended there visa I would believe them, I mean most people on here are expats and they are only here to help one another or get advise. Like I said earlier, ... Read More
Visa extension by Gphillips
I have a 90 day, multiple entry, C-1 visa for Vietnam. It is valid through 04 Feb. I need a one month extension to 04 Mar 2015. Unaware of the rule changes I went to the local travel agency for an extension on 06 Jan. No can do! Went to the ...
Does the Russian exodus have much of an affect in Dalat [I think maybe thats where you are], they have gone a lot from Nha Trang, certainly the ones who stay in the cheaper 2 and 3 star accommodation, I treat myself out to a breakfast once a week ... Read More
Visa extension by Gphillips
I have a 90 day, multiple entry, C-1 visa for Vietnam. It is valid through 04 Feb. I need a one month extension to 04 Mar 2015. Unaware of the rule changes I went to the local travel agency for an extension on 06 Jan. No can do! Went to the ...
Excellent post, but about the deluge for that guy, it does seem now that most of the spivs travel agents etc who where getting extensions before are back in business doing the same again, its just a question now who is cheapest, lowest I have heard ... Read More
Visa extension by Gphillips
I have a 90 day, multiple entry, C-1 visa for Vietnam. It is valid through 04 Feb. I need a one month extension to 04 Mar 2015. Unaware of the rule changes I went to the local travel agency for an extension on 06 Jan. No can do! Went to the ...
I was quoted $250 yesterday in Nha Trang thats a drop of $100 in about 5 days, they really are just ripping us off just because the rule has changed and know people are desperate, its not actually costing any more money, it cant do can it as its not ... Read More
Visa extension by Gphillips
I have a 90 day, multiple entry, C-1 visa for Vietnam. It is valid through 04 Feb. I need a one month extension to 04 Mar 2015. Unaware of the rule changes I went to the local travel agency for an extension on 06 Jan. No can do! Went to the ...
I think the 7 stamps is for people who arive by ship. Read More
Visa extension by Gphillips
I have a 90 day, multiple entry, C-1 visa for Vietnam. It is valid through 04 Feb. I need a one month extension to 04 Mar 2015. Unaware of the rule changes I went to the local travel agency for an extension on 06 Jan. No can do! Went to the ...
Pretty straight forward really, you catch a bus from Saigon to PP [about $15], $25 dollars for your Cambodia visa at the border then on into PP [takes about 7 hours], book into a hotel and it would be nice to have a few recommendations if any have ... Read More
Visa extension by Gphillips
I have a 90 day, multiple entry, C-1 visa for Vietnam. It is valid through 04 Feb. I need a one month extension to 04 Mar 2015. Unaware of the rule changes I went to the local travel agency for an extension on 06 Jan. No can do! Went to the ...
You say Vietnam can't afford to lose yet more foreign money but they will, having lived here 10 years now I have seen time and time again where vast money has been lost because of incompetence at the highest level, and I think the point you are ... Read More
Visa extension by Gphillips
I have a 90 day, multiple entry, C-1 visa for Vietnam. It is valid through 04 Feb. I need a one month extension to 04 Mar 2015. Unaware of the rule changes I went to the local travel agency for an extension on 06 Jan. No can do! Went to the ...
Yes for sure, I shant be taking any risks, like I said earlier I plan to marry June July so 1 or 2 trips to PP not to bad, well I say that but the bus journey I hate, so what I did last time was fly with Air Asia to Bangkok, it goes to the old ... Read More
Visa extension by Gphillips
I have a 90 day, multiple entry, C-1 visa for Vietnam. It is valid through 04 Feb. I need a one month extension to 04 Mar 2015. Unaware of the rule changes I went to the local travel agency for an extension on 06 Jan. No can do! Went to the ...
Thanks for that very much appreciated. I only found out about this yesterday so not that well up on what鈥檚 been happening, I did ring the guy who does my visa and he confirmed it all but he did say if you are prepared to pay $350 you can get ... Read More
Visa extension by Gphillips
I have a 90 day, multiple entry, C-1 visa for Vietnam. It is valid through 04 Feb. I need a one month extension to 04 Mar 2015. Unaware of the rule changes I went to the local travel agency for an extension on 06 Jan. No can do! Went to the ...
No B3 any more,except you working in Vietnam,here are the all types of news Vietnam visa http://vietnamvisa.sg/vietnam-new-immigration-law/Thanks for that, I asked because the guy a few posts went a few days ago and was issued with a Buz visa in ... Read More
Visa extension by Gphillips
I have a 90 day, multiple entry, C-1 visa for Vietnam. It is valid through 04 Feb. I need a one month extension to 04 Mar 2015. Unaware of the rule changes I went to the local travel agency for an extension on 06 Jan. No can do! Went to the ...
Does this new rule only apply to tourists visa's, if you have a Buz visa can that be extended, anybody know? Thanks. Read More
Visa extension by Gphillips
I have a 90 day, multiple entry, C-1 visa for Vietnam. It is valid through 04 Feb. I need a one month extension to 04 Mar 2015. Unaware of the rule changes I went to the local travel agency for an extension on 06 Jan. No can do! Went to the ...
I thats helpful but could you explain how you got the letter and from what agency please, and what is a DN visa. Read More
Visa extension by Gphillips
I have a 90 day, multiple entry, C-1 visa for Vietnam. It is valid through 04 Feb. I need a one month extension to 04 Mar 2015. Unaware of the rule changes I went to the local travel agency for an extension on 06 Jan. No can do! Went to the ...
Forget this post did all wrong haha. Read More
Fooled by foreigner? by QuynnTr
Hi you guys. Yea its about love affairs. Again. I have a friend, she used to works aboard for a while and met him, his name is Ray. They started to dating, hanging out for few times then she come back to Vietnam. After that she asked him come to ...
Paying compliments and generally being nice to each other is not really done that much by Vietnamese sad to say, I have a Vietnamese friend who is female and we often talk about the difference in our cultures[I am English], where as I might say to ... Read More