KathyBrown1410
Vietnamese citizen
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Vietnamese
Lives in Hanoi
Registration: 25 December 2014
Police clearance by irh41
Hi, I hope soon to be travelling to Vietnam. I hopefully have work lined up for August/ September 2018. At the time of posting all my documents, including UK police check are up to date, notarised, legalised etc. If I were to arrive tomorrow to ...
Yes. the law has changed in 2016. you can check the decree No. 11/2016/ND-CP on detailing the Regulations on the implementation of a number of Articles of the Labour Code regarding foreign workers in Vietnam. Read More
Police clearance by irh41
Hi, I hope soon to be travelling to Vietnam. I hopefully have work lined up for August/ September 2018. At the time of posting all my documents, including UK police check are up to date, notarised, legalised etc. If I were to arrive tomorrow to ...
I mean they can choose to submit police check from Vietnam or their countries to apply for VN WP. Because now, they just need 1 police check from Vietnam or from their countries. so if they do not have police check from their countries, they can ... Read More
Police clearance by irh41
Hi, I hope soon to be travelling to Vietnam. I hopefully have work lined up for August/ September 2018. At the time of posting all my documents, including UK police check are up to date, notarised, legalised etc. If I were to arrive tomorrow to ...
there is no new law about it but the meaning of that word is implicitly understood by competent authorities. and now Justice department accepts and issues Vietnam police check for foreigners who live here less than 6 months. many foreigners who I ... Read More
Police clearance by irh41
Hi, I hope soon to be travelling to Vietnam. I hopefully have work lined up for August/ September 2018. At the time of posting all my documents, including UK police check are up to date, notarised, legalised etc. If I were to arrive tomorrow to ...
I just know that according to the Decree no. 102/2013/N膼-CP, it required foreigners to have both police check from their countries and police check from Vietnam. at that time there was an argument about how to apply for Vietnam WP while ... Read More
Police clearance by irh41
Hi, I hope soon to be travelling to Vietnam. I hopefully have work lined up for August/ September 2018. At the time of posting all my documents, including UK police check are up to date, notarised, legalised etc. If I were to arrive tomorrow to ...
It was. But now he can apply for Vietnam police check even when he lives here less than 6 months. Read More
Police clearance by irh41
Hi, I hope soon to be travelling to Vietnam. I hopefully have work lined up for August/ September 2018. At the time of posting all my documents, including UK police check are up to date, notarised, legalised etc. If I were to arrive tomorrow to ...
Post here just in case you need. If you want to apply for Vietnam Work Permit, so you can apply for Vietnam police check to add to your WP application instead of using UK police check. Read More
Any Updates on the newly passed 12 month tourist visa for US citizens by ChrisRug
My name is Chris. I've lived here with my wife and two children for almost a year now. I read all news VN, and read a few months ago that the VN govt was going to change the way tourist visa's were issued for Japan, AU and US. I then read ...
At present, all American apply for tourist visa, they are issued 1-year multiple tourist visa, not 1 month or 3 months. So if even they just come Vietnam once time, they still get 1-year visa and pay 185$ for both visa letter and stamping fee. Read More
Any Updates on the newly passed 12 month tourist visa for US citizens by ChrisRug
My name is Chris. I've lived here with my wife and two children for almost a year now. I read all news VN, and read a few months ago that the VN govt was going to change the way tourist visa's were issued for Japan, AU and US. I then read ...
Consular officer at US Embassy agrees to issue 1-year multiple visa for Vietnamese. but 1-year is the duration of visa, not the duration of stay. The staff of Department of Homeland Security at the airport will give the permitted duration of stay ... Read More
Any Updates on the newly passed 12 month tourist visa for US citizens by ChrisRug
My name is Chris. I've lived here with my wife and two children for almost a year now. I read all news VN, and read a few months ago that the VN govt was going to change the way tourist visa's were issued for Japan, AU and US. I then read ...
This visa is similar to visa policy of USA spent for Vietnamese. Visa will valid for 1 year, but you will be allowed so stay in Vietnam for 3 months. and you will need to exit every 3 months. But with each later entry, you do not need to pay for ... Read More
Any Updates on the newly passed 12 month tourist visa for US citizens by ChrisRug
My name is Chris. I've lived here with my wife and two children for almost a year now. I read all news VN, and read a few months ago that the VN govt was going to change the way tourist visa's were issued for Japan, AU and US. I then read ...
Hi everyone, 1-year multiple tourist visa for American citizens is available now. Fee for 1-year visa letter: 50$ Processing time: 2 working days. Read More
Work Permit Confusion by rosspbradley
I'm British and currently living and teaching in HCMC. I'm constantly hearing contradictory things (even from official sources) about the Work Permit procedure. I'm getting very confused and thought it might be easier just to ask on ...
yes I see. But I mean about legalization, not only notarise and translation. Read More
Work Permit Confusion by rosspbradley
I'm British and currently living and teaching in HCMC. I'm constantly hearing contradictory things (even from official sources) about the Work Permit procedure. I'm getting very confused and thought it might be easier just to ask on ...
1. All papers issued from abroad such as 5-year experience certificate, criminal record abroad, university degree need to be made consular legalization and notarized translation into Vietnamese. you are British, so you can take your documents to ... Read More
Extend visa for expat in Ho Chi Minh City by Hellen Thao Vy
Hi all members and friends in 天美麻豆 forum, My friend as foreigner come to VN with the visa for travelling and it will be expired in next 10 days. I would like to ask the procedure to extend the visa for my friend, and what is the longest time ...
Because they only extend once, not second time, so maybe this is the reason why you can only get 15 days Read More
Obtaining a work permit using 5 years experience in relevant field? by elemenohpee
Hi all, I've read a few times that to get a work permit as an English teacher you can use 5 years proof of employment in the field and not need a degree or ESL teaching certificate. I've also read that this isn't applicable to teachers ...
There was a Canadian woman teaching English in my city who only had a High school Diploma, but she had at least 5 years experience teaching English in Thailand, this the documentation you need.Yes. She has 5-year experience certificate in teaching E ... 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 ...
Hi you all, please advice me in this case: " I m a French Viet Kieu, my grand father was living in Vietnam until 18 years old and was born in Laos. I have my so thu phap, french criminal record translated , certification of vietnamese language ... Read More
Extend visa for expat in Ho Chi Minh City by Hellen Thao Vy
Hi all members and friends in 天美麻豆 forum, My friend as foreigner come to VN with the visa for travelling and it will be expired in next 10 days. I would like to ask the procedure to extend the visa for my friend, and what is the longest time ...
To apply VR visa, your friend must have sponsor in Vietnam. and that sponsor should go directly to Immigration Department to proccess this visa. Read More
Obtaining a work permit using 5 years experience in relevant field? by elemenohpee
Hi all, I've read a few times that to get a work permit as an English teacher you can use 5 years proof of employment in the field and not need a degree or ESL teaching certificate. I've also read that this isn't applicable to teachers ...
Now, as Vietnam law about Vietnam work permit, you are required to have abroad 5-year experience certificate at the same position OR university degree. So if you have 5-year experience certificate in teaching English, you are still eligible to ... 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 ...
This new law is applied for all types of visa. If you have a valid buz visa, you still can get 1-month extensions but the fee is really expensive. So I think it's better for you to exit and back Vietnam on a new visa if you have intention of ... 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 ...
VR visa- Issued to people who come to visit their relatives or for have other purposes TT visa - Issued to foreigners that are parents, spouse, children under 18 years of age of the foreigners issued with LV1, LV2, 膼T, NN1, NN2, UNIVERSITY, ... 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 ...
is that 6 month tourist visa ?? + what is VR and TT, it is confusing for people who do not understand , I wish to live in VN, renewing the visa and doing runs is tollerable but if all the current laws change then Cambodia or Laos will be an option, ... 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 ...
now, VEC allows you to stay in Vietnam for 6 months/ each entry. but you cannot extend the staying time as before. 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 ...
oh you quitely misunderstand me. Now, foreigner can apply for 6 month visa- VR visa ( a new visa type according to the new law), not extend or renew from old B3. 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 ...
now there is no extension available for tourist visa. because the purpose of your visa cannot be changed according to the new law. However, with B3 visa, if you have vietnam work permit, you still can extend it but maybe it will be 1 month visa. But ... Read More
visa-extension - Where to get in HCMC & How much it cost? by sailingholidays
Hello @All, I have a business-visa B 3 & need a extension for 90 days multible entry. Can anybody please give me information where to get in HCMC & how much it cost? Thank you very much.
what are you doing in Vietnam? Where are you now? You still can extend your visa but the fee will be higher. Read More
visa-extension - Where to get in HCMC & How much it cost? by sailingholidays
Hello @All, I have a business-visa B 3 & need a extension for 90 days multible entry. Can anybody please give me information where to get in HCMC & how much it cost? Thank you very much.
What type is your valid visa? Read More
Notable changes about Vietnam visa according to the new law by KathyBrown1410
1. Stay out 30 days before you can enter Vietnam again: Yes and No. No for most of you, Yes if you are from Korea, Japan, Denmark...( the countries that enjoying 15 days exemption) If you enter Vietnam with that, then when you leave, you have to ...
Our staffs had received these answers for all immigration cases of foreigners from Immigration Department. So you can contact to Immigration Department to confirm these information. One more information about VEC, the duration for each entry is 6 ... Read More
Notable changes about Vietnam visa according to the new law by KathyBrown1410
1. Stay out 30 days before you can enter Vietnam again: Yes and No. No for most of you, Yes if you are from Korea, Japan, Denmark...( the countries that enjoying 15 days exemption) If you enter Vietnam with that, then when you leave, you have to ...
Today, I have asked an immigration officer for extending my client's visa. But now, they don't receive any extending case. I am not sure about next week. I will update when I get more about it. Read More
Notable changes about Vietnam visa according to the new law
1. Stay out 30 days before you can enter Vietnam again: Yes and No. No for most of you, Yes if you are from Korea, Japan, Denmark...( the countries that enjoying 15 days exemption) If you enter Vietnam with that, then when you leave, you have to ... 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 have got the new information that people who obtain VEC ( the duration of 5 years) is allowed to stay in Vietnam about 6 months (maximum) for each entry, and not extended their staying time. 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 ...
it means that when you apply for TRC. you can be considered to be issued TRC with the same symbol, not automatically. TRC is just issued for those who obtain Vietnam work permit, not for VEC owners. because VEC offers the duration of each entry of ... Read More
University Degree/Work Permit by kiwiinkorea
Hi there, am sure this question has been asked in the past. Am a teacher wanting wanting to teach in Vietnam. I saw a posting on another site suggesting that work permits for teachers won't be issued unless it's a degree in education. Is ...
extend your mind to understand others' thoughts 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 ...
it's true that until now, there is not any decree on guildance or circular about this new law. But, as I read, "A visa may be used one or multiple times and its purpose must not be changed". Your visa will not be change, so you have to ... Read More
University Degree/Work Permit by kiwiinkorea
Hi there, am sure this question has been asked in the past. Am a teacher wanting wanting to teach in Vietnam. I saw a posting on another site suggesting that work permits for teachers won't be issued unless it's a degree in education. Is ...
Now, to apply for Work Permit for foreign teacher, you just need o adapt one of two conditions: 1- university diploma 2- 5 years experience certificate with the same position abroad one or two. Beside that, you also have to have "sponsor" ... Read More
Get a new visa in Vietnam by lostvietdreamer
Hi, my visa, a 90 days single entry, runs out at the end of August. I have extended it once so I believe I have to leave the country when it expires. My question is can I get a new visa while in Vietnam before I leave or do I have to do the visa on ...
It is obligated to come back your country to renew your visa. Read More
Which Visa is recommeded for job seekers? by senwl
Friends, What I have recently heard from couple of my old colleagues in Ha Noi is that the latest VN WP regulations (April 2014) have made it impossible for companies (local and Foreign) to hire a person on Business Visa and then help him/her apply ...
Hi Senwl! As I know about WP, with the English teacher, you just need to adapt one of two papers: 1- University diploma 2- 5 years experience certificate with the same position abroad Not all. However, another condition you have to care is ... Read More
China Visa by tintinmiami2013
Hi all, As a U.S citizen I need a China Visa in order to enter and tour their country. If I'm living in Saigon (HCMC), where can I go to apply for a China Visa with a U.S passport? Please advise. Thanks. Tin Tin
Legally, foreigners in Vietnam want to apply for China visa (or any other countries) must adapt one of two papers: 1- valid long-term Vietnam visa 2- Vietnam work permit Do you have one of two papers? Read More
visa-extension - Where to get in HCMC & How much it cost? by sailingholidays
Hello @All, I have a business-visa B 3 & need a extension for 90 days multible entry. Can anybody please give me information where to get in HCMC & how much it cost? Thank you very much.
maybe they think that you are a staff of other agencies. :D Read More
3 Month Tourist Visa by sjpersonal
Hi, Does anyone know just how many times can you renew your visa after the first 180 days. I hope that I am wording my question correctly. I want to make sure that I do everything above board, but I would like to find a way to actually Live in ...
oh. ofcourse. I just give a neccessary information for anyone who need I think if it is too difficult for him to obtain 3 month visa, he should think about a Vietnamese agency. they will help him to prepare all documents to apply for it. Read More
visa-extension - Where to get in HCMC & How much it cost? by sailingholidays
Hello @All, I have a business-visa B 3 & need a extension for 90 days multible entry. Can anybody please give me information where to get in HCMC & how much it cost? Thank you very much.
New law on entry, exit, transit, and residence of foreigners in Vietnam - Law no 47/2014/QH13 issued by Vietnamese National Assembly will be effected on January 01, 2015. It is absolutely new, and does not give any instruction, so it is difficult to ... Read More
3 Month Tourist Visa by sjpersonal
Hi, Does anyone know just how many times can you renew your visa after the first 180 days. I hope that I am wording my question correctly. I want to make sure that I do everything above board, but I would like to find a way to actually Live in ...
you should note that to obtain TRC, first of all, you have to get Vietnam Work Permit, not three month visa. Read More