kattie1120
Filipino expat in Brazil
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About me
Filipino, 35 years old
Lives in Campo Grande, Mato Grosso do S
Speaks English, Basic Korean
Registration: 13 April 2015
No need for translations?
Another question, Do LMRA and MOFA Bahrain require the authentication from another country to be on the original document? Ok I鈥檓 not sure if my question is clear. Here鈥檚 a little backstory: I worked in Vietnam before coming to Brazil. ... Read More
No need for translations?
Good evening! Just curious. When the employer applies for your visa (I am assuming this is an online application), they will not require you to translate the documents to Arabic, right? They will accept English documents. Also, even if the ... Read More
How to get carteira de trabalho if I can't get RNE by kattie1120
So I went to Policia Federal last month and they said I can't get RNE because the Philippines (my country) and Brazil have no treaties. I need to study in university or get married to a Brazilian. My Portuguese is limited, how can I study in a ...
Got it. Thank you for the help! Read More
How to get carteira de trabalho if I can't get RNE by kattie1120
So I went to Policia Federal last month and they said I can't get RNE because the Philippines (my country) and Brazil have no treaties. I need to study in university or get married to a Brazilian. My Portuguese is limited, how can I study in a ...
what are the documents that i have to present to the Labor Ministry? I have a prospective employer. Read More
How to get carteira de trabalho if I can't get RNE
So I went to Policia Federal last month and they said I can't get RNE because the Philippines (my country) and Brazil have no treaties. I need to study in university or get married to a Brazilian. My Portuguese is limited, how can I study in a ... Read More
questions about engineers and student visas in brazil by misterinternational
I have a few ideas about getting permanent residency through studying in brazil, and I have questions about it. If anyone has/had a student visa or is an engineer in brazil, it would be great to get any feedback. So I got a crappy degree in ...
Following this post! I am going back to Brazil in February and applying for a student visa in Campo Grande. I hope others can share their experiences about SV :) Read More
Applying a student visa while inside Brazil by kattie1120
I recently saw a Facebook post that if you are already in Brazil you can apply a student visa directly at the local Federal Police station. How true is this? Has anyone applied (and successfully granted) a student visa while in Brazil? Please share ...
Hi! No I only stayed in Brazil for 38 days. Safe travels! Read More
Confused with the 90-180 days tourist visa by kattie1120
Hi everyone! I hope someone can shed some light here. So i arrived in brazil 6th of June and left on the 13th of July. my 180th day in Brazil would be on the 3rd of December. some other websites said that you have to leave the country for another ...
Hi @abthree! Above you wrote "between now and June 6, 2019, you can legally spend another 142 days in Brazil, in one trip or multiple trips, your choice." In another forum I wrote " Stayed in Brazil for 38 days so I still have 52 ... Read More
Applying a student visa while inside Brazil by kattie1120
I recently saw a Facebook post that if you are already in Brazil you can apply a student visa directly at the local Federal Police station. How true is this? Has anyone applied (and successfully granted) a student visa while in Brazil? Please share ...
Hi! I had a chat with a foreigner in Rio and he applied and was granted a student visa there. I also emailed the Federal Police in Campo Grande and they confirmed that I can apply a student visa when I get there. Read More
Applying a student visa while inside Brazil
I recently saw a Facebook post that if you are already in Brazil you can apply a student visa directly at the local Federal Police station. How true is this? Has anyone applied (and successfully granted) a student visa while in Brazil? Please share ... Read More
Confused with the 90-180 days tourist visa by kattie1120
Hi everyone! I hope someone can shed some light here. So i arrived in brazil 6th of June and left on the 13th of July. my 180th day in Brazil would be on the 3rd of December. some other websites said that you have to leave the country for another ...
ok thank you so much. i will come back to this thread when I have other questions ;) Read More
Confused with the 90-180 days tourist visa by kattie1120
Hi everyone! I hope someone can shed some light here. So i arrived in brazil 6th of June and left on the 13th of July. my 180th day in Brazil would be on the 3rd of December. some other websites said that you have to leave the country for another ...
okay i think i understand now. so I counted the days. let's say I arrived in Brazil on the 1st of February -- that is 126 (legal) days until 6th of June. should I go to another country for 2-3 days so I can get a new 90 days visa stamp when I ... Read More
Confused with the 90-180 days tourist visa by kattie1120
Hi everyone! I hope someone can shed some light here. So i arrived in brazil 6th of June and left on the 13th of July. my 180th day in Brazil would be on the 3rd of December. some other websites said that you have to leave the country for another ...
that's the thing. i wana stay longer. i wana stay longer than 180 days. okay so when i go back to brazil, say, December 28, I have 142 days. Right? But I have to stay OUT of Brazil (for 180-185 days) after I consumed the 142 days. GEEZ that ... Read More
Confused with the 90-180 days tourist visa
Hi everyone! I hope someone can shed some light here. So i arrived in brazil 6th of June and left on the 13th of July. my 180th day in Brazil would be on the 3rd of December. some other websites said that you have to leave the country for another ... Read More
Where to study Portuguese in Campo Grande Rio de Janeiro?
following. also going to Campo Grande in June next year and looking for Portuguese classes Read More
Opening an ACB Bnk Account by Darzinho
Hi, Can anyone tell me what documentation an expat requires to open a current account with ACB? Thanks.
i just opened an acc 2 days ago and you just need to bring your passport. i also got my card the same day =) i waited for 15-20 mins :) Read More
Work Permit - How many days should I bet out of country? by kattie1120
woah 12 million? that's so expensive! I'm currently processing my work permit. i just sent it today to PH for authentication and notarization. I'm now working on my police registration with my new landlord because my landlord at the ...
the IP Manager just gave me a list of things i need to submit to her during my first day of work. few days after, i signed a probationary contract. and i just opened a bank account yesterday for my salary. and she's been asking when will i get ... Read More
Work Permit - How many days should I bet out of country? by kattie1120
woah 12 million? that's so expensive! I'm currently processing my work permit. i just sent it today to PH for authentication and notarization. I'm now working on my police registration with my new landlord because my landlord at the ...
my school will process the work permit. i just need to collect all the documents they need and give it to them =) school gave me 2 months probation period. one of the teachers said that's the time where I/they process my WP. we'll see in few ... Read More
Work Permit - How many days should I bet out of country? by kattie1120
woah 12 million? that's so expensive! I'm currently processing my work permit. i just sent it today to PH for authentication and notarization. I'm now working on my police registration with my new landlord because my landlord at the ...
my school will process the work permit. i just need to collect all the documents they need and give it to them =) school gave me 2 months probation period. one of the teachers said that's the time where I/they process my WP. we'll see in few ... Read More
Work Permit - How many days should I bet out of country? by kattie1120
woah 12 million? that's so expensive! I'm currently processing my work permit. i just sent it today to PH for authentication and notarization. I'm now working on my police registration with my new landlord because my landlord at the ...
Probably the best thing to do is wait until you get your Work Permit, then do a day trip over the border, ( if you have enough time on your current Visa), otherwise it could be a long wait,the problem is my visa is going to expire on the 22nd of ... Read More
Work Permit - How many days should I bet out of country? by kattie1120
woah 12 million? that's so expensive! I'm currently processing my work permit. i just sent it today to PH for authentication and notarization. I'm now working on my police registration with my new landlord because my landlord at the ...
how many days do we have to be out of the country for the work permit?? Read More
Work Permit - How many days should I bet out of country?
woah 12 million? that's so expensive! I'm currently processing my work permit. i just sent it today to PH for authentication and notarization. I'm now working on my police registration with my new landlord because my landlord at the ... Read More
Notarized docus for work permit by kattie1120
Hello guys! I'll be getting a work permit and the school has instructed me to get my papers notarized. From what I understood, it says here that the papers should have 3 stamps from university, government, and Vietnamese Embassy in the ...
i got it. thank you very much Read More
Notarized docus for work permit by kattie1120
Hello guys! I'll be getting a work permit and the school has instructed me to get my papers notarized. From what I understood, it says here that the papers should have 3 stamps from university, government, and Vietnamese Embassy in the ...
i will probably process my WP next month when I have enough $$$. i plan to move from D7 to D10 so I need $$ hihi thank you =) Read More
Notarized docus for work permit by kattie1120
Hello guys! I'll be getting a work permit and the school has instructed me to get my papers notarized. From what I understood, it says here that the papers should have 3 stamps from university, government, and Vietnamese Embassy in the ...
nah I don't have. i only have my original Transcript of Records, diploma, and my TEFL certificate Read More
Notarized docus for work permit by kattie1120
Hello guys! I'll be getting a work permit and the school has instructed me to get my papers notarized. From what I understood, it says here that the papers should have 3 stamps from university, government, and Vietnamese Embassy in the ...
that's very informative. so it means I have to send my papers to PH T-T thank you! Read More
Notarized docus for work permit by kattie1120
Hello guys! I'll be getting a work permit and the school has instructed me to get my papers notarized. From what I understood, it says here that the papers should have 3 stamps from university, government, and Vietnamese Embassy in the ...
okay i got it. thank you so much! Read More
Notarized docus for work permit by kattie1120
Hello guys! I'll be getting a work permit and the school has instructed me to get my papers notarized. From what I understood, it says here that the papers should have 3 stamps from university, government, and Vietnamese Embassy in the ...
should i send my documents to the Philippines to get it notarized? Read More
Notarized docus for work permit
Hello guys! I'll be getting a work permit and the school has instructed me to get my papers notarized. From what I understood, it says here that the papers should have 3 stamps from university, government, and Vietnamese Embassy in the ... Read More
Vietnamese language club in D7?
Hello! I wonder if there are free Vietnamese language clubs in District 7? I've been staying in HCMC for one month now. I am looking for English teaching jobs and some new friends! I saw a lot of VN language clubs but the meetup is always in D1 ... Read More
where to buy 2nd hand motorbike in D7 by kattie1120
any recommendations where in D7 or nearby districts can we buy motorbike in good condition and proper docus? internet is useful as well but we also want to look for one in person. thank you!
lol sorry >< ill send a photo later ^-^ thank you! Read More
where to buy 2nd hand motorbike in D7 by kattie1120
any recommendations where in D7 or nearby districts can we buy motorbike in good condition and proper docus? internet is useful as well but we also want to look for one in person. thank you!
hello guys! we already paid for the deposit of the motorbike and we gonna get it tomorrow. thanks everyone for the reply ^-^ Read More
where to buy 2nd hand motorbike in D7
any recommendations where in D7 or nearby districts can we buy motorbike in good condition and proper docus? internet is useful as well but we also want to look for one in person. thank you! Read More
friendly Vietnamese people living around D7
oh hi! yes will do :) see you Read More
friendly Vietnamese people living around D7
Hello everyone! I will be arriving in Vietnam on Monday and stay in D7. I hope I can make friends with some Vietnamese people who live in D7 or near D7 and who will tour me around the district! :) I want to know what D7 has to offer compared to ... Read More
Pinoy expat looking for a fellow Filipino teachers.
hello po! I will arrive in VN on the 22nd and look for teaching jobs too ^-^ I'm also from the Philippines :) Read More
Language Exchange by Firehazard
Hi Everyone! I'd really like to learn your language (Vietnamese) and would like to meet people that are willing to help a clueless foreigner out. In exchange, I'll help you improve your English. I live in the Go Vap district and am just ...
hello! I will be arriving in VN on the 22nd! It's my first time there so I don't know anyone at all. I do want to learn some basic Vietnamese sentences but I am more interested in learning the culture and to have some look around in the ... Read More
I'm looking for friends by Daniele Abbate
Hi everyone, I'm totally new in HCMC and I would like to have tips about interesting places, restaurants and bar to visit. can anyone help me on that? thanks Daniele
i will arrive in HCMC on the 22nd! It's my first time in VN and I am looking for new friends to take me around and eat Vietnamese foods with! I'm a nice person I swear :) 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
you've never been asked by airlines/immigration offices from your home country regarding your one way ticket? that's good then! 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
Nice to know! Wish I could get a teaching job too! and yeap ill show them my approval letter :3 im actually practicing what to say if ever they ask me haha :D thank you so much! 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 yes thank you! just the explanation I need to stop myself from worrying. well I could show the airlines/IO my approval letter regarding the VOA so that should not be a problem, I guess? :) 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
yeah I gotta do/say that! thank you~ I'm thinking of getting a teaching job and travel at the same time with my boyfriend. I'll probably fly from Vietnam to NZ if I did not get a job 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
Ahhh thank you! I guess I will tell that when the immigration officer here asks me. I have never traveled with a one way ticket before so I'm kind of nervous about it T~T I just wish they won't ask where's my return ticket 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
hello! I really hope this topic is still alive >< I have a question re one way ticket as well. I read here that there's no problem with one way ticket going to Vietnam but I just recently spoke to a travel agent and she asked me why will I ... Read More
how much is iPhone 6 & 6+? by kattie1120
Can someone give me an idea how much is iPhone 6 & 6+ in Vietnam? Are there apple stores in HCMC?
I know right. But for sure the prices will be a bit cheaper in the following months Read More
how much is iPhone 6 & 6+? by kattie1120
Can someone give me an idea how much is iPhone 6 & 6+ in Vietnam? Are there apple stores in HCMC?
thanks for the links, everyone! I am just comparing the price and I found out it's cheaper in VN than here in the Philippines. thank you thank you! Read More
how much is iPhone 6 & 6+? by kattie1120
Can someone give me an idea how much is iPhone 6 & 6+ in Vietnam? Are there apple stores in HCMC?
I could not understand the link you gave me cus it's in Vietnamese but all goods since I found what I'm looking for. thank you so much~ Read More
how much is iPhone 6 & 6+? by kattie1120
Can someone give me an idea how much is iPhone 6 & 6+ in Vietnam? Are there apple stores in HCMC?
the prices are outdated as google results are still in 2014. but yeah I do know there's apple vietnam website. but then it leads me to links of mobile companies(?) in vietnam which are written in Vietnam that I could not understand. thanks anyway Read More
how much is iPhone 6 & 6+? by kattie1120
Can someone give me an idea how much is iPhone 6 & 6+ in Vietnam? Are there apple stores in HCMC?
i did many times but the results are dated last year. thanks anyway!! Read More
how much is iPhone 6 & 6+?
Can someone give me an idea how much is iPhone 6 & 6+ in Vietnam? Are there apple stores in HCMC? Read More
SINGLE GROUP IN HO CHI MINH by Kat Pham
Hi guys, I dont know this is good idea or not but anyway I saw that many people are single and really want to hang out in weekend or sometimes with another who are same with them. Sometime one of you don't know the place to go because you just ...
Can I join this group as well? :) Any idea when's the meet up next month? I hope I can join!! Read More
Advice Needed: English Teaching Jobs for Filipinos in Thailand by dixiemay
Hello there, I am a Filipino and I am currently in the Philippines. I am planning to work as an English teacher in overseas and I am currently looking for options.Thus, I'd like to request for your advice regarding working as an English teacher in ...
I'm an English major and I took TOEIC test last year. I have teaching experiences (online and inside the classroom). Is it possible for me to get a teaching job in Thailand? Read More
Job in Call centre
hi! I know this is an old thread but have you managed to find a job yet? Read More
How to find a job in Singapore by expat.com
Hi, Are you an expat living in Singapore? Let's share your experience! [b]What is the best way to find a job in Singapore?[/b] [u]The Internet?[/u] Please tell us which are the most useful / effective websites for job seekers in ...
I did applied online for many jobs in Singapore (Jobstreet, JobsDB, Indeed, etc....) but I did not get any reply. All I get was confirmations that they got my CV. I think they really choose applicants who are in SG already OR courses/majors that are ... Read More
Which area is more ideal to live in for a short 6 months stay in SGN? by andy1npl
I was wondering weather D1 or D7 is a better stay for Foreigner planning on staying in HCMC for about 6 months to a year? Input would be great.
Yeah I need cheaper room though. Is district 7 near 1,2&3? Read More
Which area is more ideal to live in for a short 6 months stay in SGN? by andy1npl
I was wondering weather D1 or D7 is a better stay for Foreigner planning on staying in HCMC for about 6 months to a year? Input would be great.
is D3 a nice place to live as well? Read More
Live Music Coffee shops / pub by mr.cit
Hello Friends ! I love music. Would you please recommend me some coffee shops / pubs which have live music (mostly English song)? Waiting to hear from you. Cheers!
Romantic coffee shops? Are singles allowed? Lol kidding. Okay will check them out! Hopefully there are near ones around my hotel (Ngoc Phu Hotel). Thank you! Read More
Expats here who can answer my questions bout visa, etc
I'll be going to HCM next month, probably on the 18th May and will be staying at Ngoc Phu Hotel in District 1. I have a lot of questions to ask regarding the visa extension, sim card to use, bank acc, etc. Kindly send me a private message if ... Read More
Live Music Coffee shops / pub by mr.cit
Hello Friends ! I love music. Would you please recommend me some coffee shops / pubs which have live music (mostly English song)? Waiting to hear from you. Cheers!
Are there lots of coffee shops in District 1?? Read More