Owen
@Owee
Canadian expat in Vietnam
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About me
Canadian
Lives in Nha Trang
Speaks English/Vietnamese
Registration: 21 December 2010
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 ...
Very safe outside tourist areas. I live in Nha Trang and 90% of all trouble is in a 4 square block area.... the same is true for Saigon. Mostly petty theft. Real Vietnam shuts down by 10 pm so all the bad eggs head to the Sailing club and other ... Read More
Cost of living in Vietnam for an expat by Nguyet Truong
Hi All A friend of mine being from US just wants to know if he can survive in Vietnam with US$1,000/ month before getting a job. Based on your experience living here in Vietnam, could you please share your thoughts to my friend. I estimate the ...
I would estimate anywhere outside of Saigon or Hanoi a person can live comfortable for about 700 USD I blogged about retirement in Vietnam that might have information you are looking for http://owee58.com/2014/08/27/retire-in-vietnam/ Read More
Retiring in Vietnam - Dazed and Confused ?? by beefbrisket
hello ExB :) im in the daydreaming/planning stage of my Vietnam retirement. ive been to HCM (a few times) and also surroundings like Mekong Delta and Vung Tau. ive also been reading and researching a few forums i can find on the net (mostly ...
Take a look at this blog I wrote a while ago.... It answers some of your questions owee58.com/2014/08/27/retire-in-vietnam/ Read More
Cost of living? by jakobsenerik99
I was wondering if anybody could tell me!! Can I live quite comfortable in Ho Chi Minh City for around 1600 us dollars pr month?
I have lived in Vietnam for some time now. I would estimate about 700 USD a month outside of tourist areas and about 1000 if within. I wrote an article on retiring in Vietnam that might help. http://owee58.com/2014/08/27/retire-in-vietnam/ 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 is some helpful information posted by Colm in Nha Trang Some clarification on the new visa categories. DL 鈥� Tourist Visa (valid up to 3 months) LD 鈥� For Foreign Workers with approval permits 膼T 鈥� Investor (valid up to ... Read More
Now I have A2, where can I buy a big bike. by ancientpathos
Greetings I am looking to buy a new bike, not intetested in Harley or Ducati. Is there any places in HCMC that sells new big bikes? I am looking for something I can attach a sidecar to. I have a handicapped son that will be living with me next June. ...
There is currently a nice looking 400cc Honda Steed for sale in Motorock Nha Trang. You need an A3 to drive with side car I beleive Read More
Dog Meat Trade in Vietnam by sjpersonal
The reason that I joined this group was to learn more about Vietnam because I was really considering retiring there in a few years, specifically Hoi An. I found out about the Murder of Innocent Dogs in Thailand for food, so that country was crossed ...
there is a specfic breed of dog that is consumed for meat throughout Vietnam. It is not all dogs like some misleading sources woulh have you beleive. If you consider them murderd, I guess the same should apply to pigs and cattle since in Vietnam ... Read More
A foreigner died riding high powered motorbike this afternoon. No ID by DirtyPierre
5:30pm Sunday 21st Sept, A foreign men over the age of 30 shorts, bare-chested, large displacement motorcycles run on Dien Bien Phu Street, Green Goods directions from the center of Ho Chi Minh City. As to the intersection of Dinh Tien Hoang, he was ...
Vietnamese tv news here neglected to mention the fact it was a foreign rider but did mention it was a foreign woman killed. I feel sorry this happened. It will probably help in the campaign to ban all unlicensed foreign drivers. I happened right ... 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 ...
Please be aware that almost all of the information and links for Nha Trang accommodation will end you up in the busy tourist area. If you are wanting to live away from all of that stuff I suggest not preplanning too much and stay for a month or two ... Read More
Reasons for moving to Vietnam by peterpan75
Hi Everyone, Just curious what other peoples reasons for moving to Vietnam have been. I've visited a couple times and am contemplating really trying it out next winter. I'll start with my reasons. In a transitional stage of life, just turned 39. ...
Whoa!! this is going way off topic. I think it best to start a new thread if you want to continue this Read More
Reasons for moving to Vietnam by peterpan75
Hi Everyone, Just curious what other peoples reasons for moving to Vietnam have been. I've visited a couple times and am contemplating really trying it out next winter. I'll start with my reasons. In a transitional stage of life, just turned 39. ...
Hey... who knows.... maybe the rules have changes....... yet again and a person can renew. I have no idea as I have been on the residency card for 2 years now. I can only comment on what happened to me in the past. This country is a never ending ... Read More
Reasons for moving to Vietnam by peterpan75
Hi Everyone, Just curious what other peoples reasons for moving to Vietnam have been. I've visited a couple times and am contemplating really trying it out next winter. I'll start with my reasons. In a transitional stage of life, just turned 39. ...
Well there you go then. I guess in some jurisdictions VEC's are renewable and in some not..... Seems like an issue that remains unresolved. I will say no more on it. hopefully all of you that are VEC'c will continue to have no issues. Owee58 Read More
Reasons for moving to Vietnam by peterpan75
Hi Everyone, Just curious what other peoples reasons for moving to Vietnam have been. I've visited a couple times and am contemplating really trying it out next winter. I'll start with my reasons. In a transitional stage of life, just turned 39. ...
No I am afraid....It was unrelated.... but, If you have the permit, there is no need for the VEC. I discussed the Visa exemption with the head of immigration to the point of us arguing. To me it was absolutely absurd to have an exemption that needed ... Read More
Reasons for moving to Vietnam by peterpan75
Hi Everyone, Just curious what other peoples reasons for moving to Vietnam have been. I've visited a couple times and am contemplating really trying it out next winter. I'll start with my reasons. In a transitional stage of life, just turned 39. ...
In conjunction with a working permit you can be issued a temporary residence card based on the expiry of your passport. You need a company to sponsor you. ( some people have fictional companies ) The process costs about 400-500 dollars. or over a ... Read More
Reasons for moving to Vietnam by peterpan75
Hi Everyone, Just curious what other peoples reasons for moving to Vietnam have been. I've visited a couple times and am contemplating really trying it out next winter. I'll start with my reasons. In a transitional stage of life, just turned 39. ...
BIZ is OK but Nha Trang is changing......... Not sure if I can change with it. I was much happier before the Airport became international. Read More
Reasons for moving to Vietnam by peterpan75
Hi Everyone, Just curious what other peoples reasons for moving to Vietnam have been. I've visited a couple times and am contemplating really trying it out next winter. I'll start with my reasons. In a transitional stage of life, just turned 39. ...
Blunz....... No con, just reality in Nha Trang. 3 years? Really? It was the head of immigration after years of renewals that aided me in getting a more permanent solution and money was not involved (except correct fees) So..... Whatever..... I think ... Read More
Reasons for moving to Vietnam by peterpan75
Hi Everyone, Just curious what other peoples reasons for moving to Vietnam have been. I've visited a couple times and am contemplating really trying it out next winter. I'll start with my reasons. In a transitional stage of life, just turned 39. ...
"Are you completely sure about all this info?!" Yes. I have lived here for 6 years and gone through a lot of hassles with my residency. I even have Viet police family that are just as baffled at the system. You are correct in your ... Read More
Reasons for moving to Vietnam by peterpan75
Hi Everyone, Just curious what other peoples reasons for moving to Vietnam have been. I've visited a couple times and am contemplating really trying it out next winter. I'll start with my reasons. In a transitional stage of life, just turned 39. ...
You may just be lucky. I was able to renew mine 3 times before they refused to do any more. In the end, It became a useless. I argued with them to no avail. In the end I had 2 visas and one Visa exemption in my passport. The VEC was valid if I ... Read More
Reasons for moving to Vietnam by peterpan75
Hi Everyone, Just curious what other peoples reasons for moving to Vietnam have been. I've visited a couple times and am contemplating really trying it out next winter. I'll start with my reasons. In a transitional stage of life, just turned 39. ...
The current law 1s that a VEC cannot be renewed like a visa and you are required to leave and renter every 3 months. Good on you if you have someone who renews it for you. Immigration dept in Nha Trang issued me a long term visa to replace the VEC. ... Read More
Reasons for moving to Vietnam by peterpan75
Hi Everyone, Just curious what other peoples reasons for moving to Vietnam have been. I've visited a couple times and am contemplating really trying it out next winter. I'll start with my reasons. In a transitional stage of life, just turned 39. ...
I wrote a blog a number of years ago about retirement in Vietnam. Perhaps you might find some more information there. http://owee58.com/2010/05/02/vietnam-a-retirement-destination/ Owee58 Read More
My experience being married to a Vietnamese woman by pissedoffdude
I would like to start by saying that I love Vietnam and the people, I have many good VIetnamese friends. I would just like to share my experience. I met her mid may, we seemed to hit it off. She was so sweet and fun. We kept in touch after I ...
I am also married in Vietnam for many years (an honest hard working one) but sadly see this happen to others over and over. Even one of my nieces is a professional girlfriend and has multiple men sending her monthly checks. Vietnamese women are ... Read More
Living in Cam Ranh by dongbathin
Any Ex-Pats living in Cam Ranh? Do you intend to stay there, or...???
I have heard of a couple of expats that live in or around the Cam Ranh area, but not a lot. There is much mere to see and do for an Expat 45 km nrth in Nha Trang Owee Read More
Nha Trang by perry88
Looking for some expats in Nha Trang for some advice for a future expat from the US.
There is a bar called the Guava 2 on Nguyen Thien Thuat street that carries most large sports events. If it can be viewed anywhere it will be there. It is a bit pricey for Vietnamese standards though ;) Owee owee58.com Read More
Presentation of members in Nha Trang by expatblog
Hello dear Members, Welcome on 天美麻豆 We launched this discussion so that members living in Nha Trang present themselves while hoping this will help you to widen your social network. Are you living in Nha Trang since sometime or have you just ...
OK.... let us see if this forum will grow......... Any others? Owee Read More
Accomodation in Nha Trang
There is a new ocean front appartment that just opened next to my hotel. It rents at about 350-400 dollars, but is not a bad deal for the location. Owee Read More
living in nha trang part time , want to stay perminently
Hi Kevin.... miss our late night talks while sipping tiger beers. I will help in any way I can..... I already know your situation, so tell me how I can help. Besides skippering a luxury cruise liner, email me what you can do and I will ask ... Read More
Nha Trang by perry88
Looking for some expats in Nha Trang for some advice for a future expat from the US.
Hello.. I am an expat living in Nha Trang. I only discovered this forum toaday. You can see what I am all about at my blog. I will be happy to answer any questions you have if I am able Owee Read More