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Bill2014

Bill2014

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Scottish expat in Vietnam

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Scottish

Lives in Ho Chi Minh City

Registration: 10 October 2014

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2 years ago
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ATM with Foreign Card by Bill2014

Which is the best bank ATM in Vietnam to use with a foreign MasterCard? In other words which bank gives the best exchange rate and the lowest fee?

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@OceanBeach92107We are not all internet addicts. Maybe I was here for a while a while back but I don't feel the need join expat.com wherever I go. Read More

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2 years ago
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ATM with Foreign Card by Bill2014

Which is the best bank ATM in Vietnam to use with a foreign MasterCard? In other words which bank gives the best exchange rate and the lowest fee?

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@OceanBeach92107 Have not being in Vietnam for years I don't know what makes you think that. I've just arrived from Mongolia where I have been for years. Read More

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2 years ago
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ATM with Foreign Card by Bill2014

Which is the best bank ATM in Vietnam to use with a foreign MasterCard? In other words which bank gives the best exchange rate and the lowest fee?

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I read online that TP Bank and VP Bank dont have any fees whatsoever for using their ATMs Read More

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Bill2014 created a thread
2 years ago

ATM with Foreign Card

Which is the best bank ATM in Vietnam to use with a foreign MasterCard? In other words which bank gives the best exchange rate and the lowest fee? Read More

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3 years ago
OceanBeach92107

WARNING re: Vietnam eVisa & T岷縯 2023 by OceanBeach92107

The Vietnam Ministry of Home Affairs has agreed to a proposal for a seven-day Tet (Lunar New Year) holiday in 2023 by the Ministry of Labour, Invalids and Social Affairs (MOLISA)Under the plan, officials, civil servants and workers of public ...

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Not now. Anyone who has the documents and still healthy enough to make it up the stsirs to the classroom...70s 80s even 90s. Read More

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3 years ago
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Any gym with sauna reasonable price>? by Bill2014

No gay pick up sites .

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@colinoscapee Saigon Read More

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3 years ago

Any gym with sauna reasonable price>?

No gay pick up sites . Read More

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Bill2014 created a thread
3 years ago

Driving after a few beers ( not totally hammered)

Been away a couple years and hear HCMC police now check and fine drinking bike drivers even just a few beers. How prevalent is this and is it only HCMC or Iam I ok out in the provinces or is this everywhere ...sad rip Vietnam . Read More

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3 years ago

Transfer Money out of Vietnam With Transferwise

Is this possible. I transferred into Vietnamese bank account from UK high street bank very easily bypassing the RIPPOFF bank charges from the UK banks.( They really are lowlife SCUM ) Just wondering if anyone has done it the other way from ... Read More

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4 years ago
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Does your Vietnamese wife do this? by gobot

Since I have only had one Vietnamese wife, I often attribute her unusual behavior to ALL Vietnamese. Help me out guys, and Vietnamese who are lurking here too.聽Is this normal? Is it just her? Got other examples?1. "The man enters ...

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Regarding foreigner with Vietnamese girl聽 ....How soon after becoming intimate would the topic of marriage聽 be expected to raise its head?聽 Read More

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4 years ago

Dating Vietnamese Girl

What are the cultural expectations for a foreigner dating a Vietnamese girl ?聽 Read More

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4 years ago

Big Shark For Rent 3 months

聽I have a big Shark 175cc scooter in good condition. Big givi box too. Going away for 3-4 months and want to rent it out while away.聽Great bike.Cheap price.聽Contact me if your interested. Read More

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4 years ago

Taking Vietnamese Girlfriend to the UK

How easy is it to get a visa for Vietnamese friend to come stay with me in the UK. I guess a tourist visa would be required?聽 Read More

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4 years ago
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Motorbike for Sale by Bill2014

Best website to sell motorbike is.....? Facebook, cho tot or what?

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Yes. I want to sell my bike. I forgot the good sites i used to know when i lived here thats all.. Read More

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4 years ago

Motorbike for Sale

Best website to sell motorbike is.....? Facebook, cho tot or what? Read More

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4 years ago
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Taking out More Than $5000 by Bill2014

Leaving Vietnam and after selling all my stuff will have about $6000 . Limit to take out of the country is $5000. Is there any problem if i just declare it at customs? What will they do? Need any bank receipts ? I do not have any evidence of ...

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@goodolboy聽Check it out. Stamp means nowt here. Read More

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4 years ago
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Taking out More Than $5000 by Bill2014

Leaving Vietnam and after selling all my stuff will have about $6000 . Limit to take out of the country is $5000. Is there any problem if i just declare it at customs? What will they do? Need any bank receipts ? I do not have any evidence of ...

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As far as i know , Vietnamese gold is lower quality than UK gold. Or can one buy standatd Krugerands , sovereigns etc here?聽 Read More

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4 years ago
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Taking out More Than $5000 by Bill2014

Leaving Vietnam and after selling all my stuff will have about $6000 . Limit to take out of the country is $5000. Is there any problem if i just declare it at customs? What will they do? Need any bank receipts ? I do not have any evidence of ...

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@charmavietnam聽need bank receipts or anything? Read More

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4 years ago
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Taking out More Than $5000 by Bill2014

Leaving Vietnam and after selling all my stuff will have about $6000 . Limit to take out of the country is $5000. Is there any problem if i just declare it at customs? What will they do? Need any bank receipts ? I do not have any evidence of ...

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Thanks. But do you think gold is a good buy in Vietnam. I think the prices are high no? Read More

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4 years ago
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Taking out More Than $5000 by Bill2014

Leaving Vietnam and after selling all my stuff will have about $6000 . Limit to take out of the country is $5000. Is there any problem if i just declare it at customs? What will they do? Need any bank receipts ? I do not have any evidence of ...

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Where can i get a cerified gold nugget? Read More

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Bill2014 replied to a thread
4 years ago

Exit vietnam with more thanb $5000

Leaving Vietnam and after selling all my stuff will have about $6000 . Limit to take out of the country is $5000. Is there any problem if i just declare it at customs? What will they do? Need any bank receipts ? I do not Read More

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Bill2014 created a thread
4 years ago

Taking out More Than $5000

Leaving Vietnam and after selling all my stuff will have about $6000 . Limit to take out of the country is $5000. Is there any problem if i just declare it at customs? What will they do? Need any bank receipts ? I do not have any evidence of ... Read More

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11 years ago
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Teaching in smaller cities RED TAPE eased ? by Bill2014

If not working in HCMC or Hanoi is there less push to have all the necessary credentials ie BA,TESOL ,work permit etc ,etc ,etc if one is a good and experienced teacher . ?

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Or buy the temporary residence visa valid for 2 years and work legally without a work permit >? Read More

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11 years ago
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Teaching in smaller cities RED TAPE eased ? by Bill2014

If not working in HCMC or Hanoi is there less push to have all the necessary credentials ie BA,TESOL ,work permit etc ,etc ,etc if one is a good and experienced teacher . ?

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Ok so if I renew my visa every 90 days I can live and work here legally ? Read More

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11 years ago
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Teaching in smaller cities RED TAPE eased ? by Bill2014

If not working in HCMC or Hanoi is there less push to have all the necessary credentials ie BA,TESOL ,work permit etc ,etc ,etc if one is a good and experienced teacher . ?

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" I know of many unpermitted, unqualified " teachers ", ( one who had no teaching experience at all ), who get more money than some Work Permitted teachers." By decent I mean reliable ,interesting work .Not the dull repetitive ... Read More

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Bill2014 replied to a thread
11 years ago
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Teaching in smaller cities RED TAPE eased ? by Bill2014

If not working in HCMC or Hanoi is there less push to have all the necessary credentials ie BA,TESOL ,work permit etc ,etc ,etc if one is a good and experienced teacher . ?

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Well thanks . I got everything but the degree . I got 20 years experience and TESOL . I need a decent job .! What do you suggest ? Read More

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Bill2014 created a thread
11 years ago

Teaching in smaller cities RED TAPE eased ?

If not working in HCMC or Hanoi is there less push to have all the necessary credentials ie BA,TESOL ,work permit etc ,etc ,etc if one is a good and experienced teacher . ? Read More

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Bill2014 replied to a thread
11 years ago

Anyone know the simplest method for getting UK police check supplied

How long does it take to get ? Read More

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Bill2014 created a thread
11 years ago

Transfer of Work Permit between schools .

I have had a work permit for 5 years that expires next month . I have just moved to a new school . What documents will my new school need to get me a work permit for their school? I have the still valid WP notarized by my old school . Has anyone ... Read More

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Bill2014 joined Vietnam expat community
11 years ago