Frede001
Danish expat in Vietnam
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Registration: 05 March 2018
Tax Issues If Deposit VND Cash Into A VN Citizens Bank Acct? by Aidan in HCMC
I want to deposit VND to the account of a Vietnam citizen, but I'm wondering whether a large(-ish) cash amount will result in the account holder being subjected to any sort of tax, and/or scrutiny. Any member with experience in such matters?I'm not ...
I had to transfer 2B to my wife (VIB), however they only allow me to transfer 100M per day at counter/app. (20 days) VIP suggested us to take out the 2B in cash, and then insert it into my wife account. I was done , but of cause you need to be able ... Read More
Fast Track at Tan Son Nhat by RTLisSB
Apologies if this has been answered elsewhere.Has anyone here used a Fast Track Service at Tan Son Nhat International? If so, what was the cost? Did you use it leaving or entering? More importantly, did it actually get you through Immigration ...
@Michael BoylanSuper thanks for information. Read More
Fast Track at Tan Son Nhat by RTLisSB
Apologies if this has been answered elsewhere.Has anyone here used a Fast Track Service at Tan Son Nhat International? If so, what was the cost? Did you use it leaving or entering? More importantly, did it actually get you through Immigration ...
I use it regular in Hanoi, 50% of the time it is faster. My Wife (VN) always use the automatic toll gates and always faster than me (I wonder when we can do it with TRC/WP) Read More
Home contents insurance by MarkinNam
Does anyone have it. Which companies provide it, is it worth while having?
We use this one for our own apartment https://www.libertyinsurance.com.vn/en/homecareWe live on 16F, not likely any theft but cover also fire etc (Building insurance will not cover damage inside your apartment)Needed?? good question but I come from ... Read More
Vietnam Will Allow Starlink Internet For 600,000 Subscribers by OceanBeach92107
Huge!https://www.reuters.com/technology/space/vietnam-issues-decision-allow-spacexs-starlink-satellite-internet-service-2025-03-26/
Still unclear how /when Starlink will start and if it will be in cooperation with the Operators, however likely not the same model as in US (direct to cell) where you can use exiting 4G/5G terminal supporting 2600MHz, this as this spectrum is ... Read More
IDP 1949 not recognized by the Vietnamese police by TyNg
During my recent trip to Vietnam, I was stopped by the Vietnamese police and learned that my IDP 1949 is not valid in Vietnam. Are there solutions to this problem, besides getting an IDP 1968 which is not possible for a US citizen? thanks!
@QPR_FCI have done the same a few time and now my TRC is getting renewed again, but just heard from my VN wife that now you also need to do a extra health check when you re-new your driving license B1/Car.Any experiences on this ? Read More
IT Jobs in Vietnam for foreigners by Serjo Ivanov
Hey guys,I am an experienced software developer with a focus on Front End development (React.js / Next.js / MERN). With over 8 years of experience in commercial and enterprise software (web) development, I previously lived in Vietnam for 4 years ...
I work in a telecom company , 10 years back we were approx. 20% foreigner in the company, now we are down to 1% in mainly the leading position and with today diversity then 50% of the 1% is male. I have one foreign employee in my team, but on local ... Read More
Good Clinic for Root Canal Retreatment in Vietnam by exe_com
Hi everyone,I鈥檓 currently looking for a dental clinic in Vietnam (preferably Hanoi) for a root canal retreatment. I specifically want a place that uses a microscope for the procedure, along with a rubber dam and good hygiene ...
Hello, I have been using https://vinmecviewdental.vn/ for root canal retreatment, For sure you can find cheaper alternatives but do you really want to ..... Read More
(Not) Earning Interest On Foreign Currency Accounts In Vietnam by OceanBeach92107
Why you can't earn interest on US Dollar accounts in Vietnam:"The central bank has remained vigilant in its watch over the exchange market and interest rates as many of its policies send a clear signal to the market that holding onto the VN膼 ...
I do the same, had to move all my saving to my wife account (VN account to VN Account).New challenge since yesterday, she is not allowed to do a domestic transfer back to my VN Account as I am a foreign (TRC/WP) . New restriction according to VIB . Read More
uhm ... bank transfer in Vietnam start to be complicated
Seems like they have introduced some new banking rules :-(Online Vietnamese VIB account transfer to foreign VIB rejected (Foreign with TRC), need to go to VIB counter for transfer with documentation according to VIBOnline Foreign VIB account ... Read More
RUM鈥� and where in HCMC has a good selection of it. by Earlyant
I love rum.I live way out in Hoc Mon.The only place in HCMC I鈥檝e managed to find it in so far is Aeon.The international selection was Bacardi Spiced, Havana Club 3, Kraken and聽Diplomatico. None of which I am that keen on.There was a ...
Try this one, my local favorite ... also help on any medical conditions :-)Google R瓢峄 Rhum Vi峄噒 Nam White Rhum Sampanhttps://ruoutuongvy.com/search?s=sampan Read More
Internet Speeds - Fiber Optic availablity? by Brian999
Hello everyone! I will be coming to stay and live in Rach Gia later this year. My work requires dependable high speed internet. While I have visited VN many times, I have noticed that most hotels and "home-stays" are very "hit and miss" ...
Vietnam have one of the highest fiber household penetration in Asia 90%+ , good providers are VNPT, Viettel or FPT Price cheap and good , google example VNPT fiber 1gbps gia.You can have 5G from end of the year in the big cities as 5G spectrum is ... Read More
Reliable health care by annemcdannels1
looking for reliable health care, I don't speak Vietnamese so English speaking is a must. Any and all advice would be much appreciated.
I have been using mainly family practice medical for years , they are located in HN, HCMC, DNG(just google) Read More
India Consulate just ripped me off of my $250 Pls I need advise?! by godsontn
My protracted visa run issue is already known here.聽 However, I just had a nasty experience at the Indian consulate in Ho Chi Minh City. Here is the entire story: On Friday, I went to the Indian consulate in HCMC to apply for one month tourist ...
I got a visa for 1 year, 2 weeks back, 40USD indianvisaonline.gov.in, got it after 1 day Read More
Health insurance by shenpa
Any recommendations for good comprehensive healthcare cover for expats in Vietnam?
Try the below link for indication as it depends on your age (you may have to chose Thailand instead of Vietnam as they have an alternative VN ... Read More
Health insurance by shenpa
Any recommendations for good comprehensive healthcare cover for expats in Vietnam?
I use Allianz Care for 3 years now, so far ok Read More
Police visiting your apartment by ChoculaD
Since I moved to my present HCM apartment a year ago, the police knocked on the door of my apartment twice. They asked to see passport but also searched a little bit through my possessions. This annoyed me, because I鈥檝e had other apartments in ...
Once when I lived in a house in Tay Ho (Hanoi) they knocked on the door and ask for access to our Wifi, I had no clue what to answer so I call my local office who told by admin to just say No. Never saw them again Read More
Club Life? by Papawads
We'll be returning for 6-8 weeks in Vietnam, looking for possible (young) retirement locations. There is fantastic information on this forum! Cannot thank you all enough xxOur specific wish is what we call 'club life'. We're both super-keen on ...
Only one I know, https://www.thehanoiclub.com/Used to go there to play Squash Read More
Access to money/funds from your native country whilst i Vietnam / Asia by Lesshove
I am looking towards becoming an Expat living in Vietnam from the UK, my question is how does everyone access there funds from there native country of origin (Banking) without being scammed or hit for extortionate money transfer costs, my first ...
I use VIB (TRC/WP) for years, no issue with domestics transfer. in/out International transfer only to/from account in my name (Europe). ATM/debit card from day one, CC after 1 year but requires that I have a savings account on same max value of CC Read More
Vietnam offer. Salary in Dong and SGD by Elnino09
Hello guys,I am currently in Singapore and talking to a company in Vietnam for aHCMC based role. They are proposing to pay part of my salary in my Singapore account and part in Vietnam. Considering I will not be staying in Singapore, what are my tax ...
I had the same case few years back, a local salary in VND and majority of the salary in Europe (EUR).All tax was paid in Vietnam for both salaries (VND+EUR), and as Vietnam have double taxation agreement with my home country then no issues (just ... Read More
How much should a small car cost me to buy in Saigon by Terry Willemsem-Bell
How much should a small car cost me to buy in Saigon
Can you actually buy a car as foreigner in Vietnam w TRC and get it registered in your name? My wife name is on all the papers ...... (Car + motorbikes + ...) Read More
"Support" for Vietnamese girlfriend by danrodri
Hi community. Now, I know this is a difficult topic because there are a great amount of variables to take into account. But I still would like to ask. I have a longer relationship with a nice lady here in Saigon. Now, unsurprising, finances start to ...
I do not dare to write what I give my wife per month, but for sure whatever I give I get back million times Read More
visa to china by toufas
Hi all . Any body knows how to get visa to china as a european in vietnam.
Not easy If you are resident in Vietnam (example TRC) then you van apply from Vietnam, otherwise you need to do it from your home country https://www.visaforchina.cn/#/guideNav/steps/step1(4)Proof of legal stay or residence status (applicable to ... Read More
Preexisting health insurance for people over 50? by Keith Hogg
Hi just moved to Ho Chi Minh. Is the any preexisting health insurance for people over 50 here?
Allianz Care Read More
Unlimited data sim card in Vietnam by chimiche
@Aidan in HCMCHi i was wondering how and where can i get an unlimited data simcard in vietnam? anything i should keep in mind? should i get it from the airport?? or is there a better deal for these. Thanks in advance :)
@yng68bldThe ranging is 100% correct compared to number of subscriber and Radio base stations (Radio Towers)However with VNPT you typical get better speed for download Google speedtest.net Vietnam chose the option Mobile ... Read More
Latest news on visas by GuestPoster327
TourismNewsWednesday, March 15, 2023, 14:20 (GMT+7)Prime Minister: Will increase the number of visa-free countries, extend the duration of stayPrime Minister Pham Minh Chinh requested to amend and complete the policy on immigration procedures for ...
Hi AllDo any have any idea's if number of the Visa's are unlimited ? or if there is a max amount of days per year (example 180) Read More
One way ticket and TRC by Earlyant
Had hassle before at check in at Heathrow with Qatar airways about my one month evisa and having a return flight far beyond the end of evisa date. Posted on here about that scary experience before. And want to avoid going through a similar ...
Different people different experiences, over the last 10 Years approx then approx. 50% of the times I have been ask for how long I stay in Vietnam++. All the times the TRC have been sufficient even when the TRC had less than a few weeks left. Read More
Camping and Outdoor gears wholesale by dinaomar
Hello!i would like to find camping and outdoor gears. I would also like to buy dried flowers, glass jars and wooden base toilet accessories in bulk.I have been to Ben thanth market, Malaysia Street and Chinatown Market but couldnt find what i am ...
Great store for outdoor gear, not flowers++https://www.decathlon.vn/vi/stores?icm=mainbanner&icn=store_map Read More
What are the cycling options in Hanoi? Road, Gravel or MTB by Lambybutler
I am about (in 2 months) to move to Hanoi and I am trying to work out where to live and which of my various bikes to bring along with me. In an ideal world I would get up early and ride on quiet roads for 30-50km before work 2-3 days a week and ...
Easy ride from Tay Ho approx 40km , east to expand for longer trips Tay Ho to Cau Thang Long, follow 406 to Cau Duong, down to Cau Long Bien. and back to Tay Ho Read More
TRC card + foreign driving license = permanent A1 driving license? by WillyBaldy
I just have a very specific question. I'm in the process of obtaining a permanent A1 driving license in C岷 Th啤 and I'm going to go through the "natural" process of passing the theoretical and practical exam in Vietnamese to get the ...
Support for the theoretical part....., when you are during the test 'multiple choice' there is a VN guy during the same test next to you and he whisper Mot, Ha, Ba, Bon.Very organized Read More
TRC card + foreign driving license = permanent A1 driving license? by WillyBaldy
I just have a very specific question. I'm in the process of obtaining a permanent A1 driving license in C岷 Th啤 and I'm going to go through the "natural" process of passing the theoretical and practical exam in Vietnamese to get the ...
I have a permanent A2 motorbike driving license (2021) for this I had to take both theoretical & practice test, I most admit that I got some support for the theoretical part Read More
TRC card + foreign driving license = permanent A1 driving license? by WillyBaldy
I just have a very specific question. I'm in the process of obtaining a permanent A1 driving license in C岷 Th啤 and I'm going to go through the "natural" process of passing the theoretical and practical exam in Vietnamese to get the ...
Same here TRC + translated Danish driver license then I got the a VN driver license for same period as the TRC (cost was 135K in 2022)No test required Read More
The real Kangaroo Cafe by metman57
Hello, can anyone in Hanoi or near the Hoan Kiem Lake advise if the Real Kangaroo Cafe is still open or not? Many thanks.聽
Closed, if you pass the old address聽 then the signs have disappeared a long time ago.Always wondered what "Real" was ? it looked like any other place in Hanoi聽 聽 Read More
Marriage in Vietnam by Thanh6161
I鈥檓 supposed to get married in Vietnam because they would not let my fianc茅e into the US. After 2 years. What paperwork do I need to get married in Vietnam, I鈥檓 trying to retire there next year.
Ask your fianc茅e, if she want to get married then she will know what to do :-) Read More
Buying a small motorbike by Malcolmleitrim
My vietnamese girlfriend wants to buy a new motorbike and I am trying to help her. However, I won't be in Vietnam until聽 next month and besides, I know nothing about motorbikes. I have tried聽 looking up prices online but once I put in my ...
Any Vietnamese girl know how to buy a Motorbike and what to buy . . . . Just give her a good budget聽聽 Read More
Driving licence for foreigner!? by JimExpatForum
Any foreigner who has successfully got the full Vietnamese driving licence? PLEASE HELP!聽I need to get the full vietnam driving licence for motorcycle and car, so I can then apply for International Driving Permit. I've been told by various ...
Motorbike is a bit easier A1/A2 where you can get "help" from the usually "agent's" to take the theory test However you still need to do the practical test in the same time聽聽I think I paid 6M last year for A2 somewhere outside of ... Read More
astrazenica vaccine query by andlum777
astrazenica vaccine being rolled out to some schools-any thoughts on it-have heard dubious side effects.
Just take whatever you get offered, you will never know when you will a second choice I got the AZ Btw AZ it is not approved in my home country Read More
Bank transfer in vnd. by Guest2023
Has anyone done a bank transfer in VND out of Viet Nam. The exchange rate is more favourable sending money to Australia in VND.
I have done both EURO or VND to banks in Europe, no issue as long as you show your work permit. Transfer in Euro typical give best rate Value > 1B per time (VIB) Read More
Personal Income tax by andidips
Friends, I am an engineer with more than 25 years of industrial experience. I am negotiating an opportunity where I understand from sources that the consolidated pay before taxes or any deductions will be in the vicinity of USD 70,000 per annum. I ...
Ask your company for a contract based on a Net Salary, then you know what you get. It have worked for me for years here and the company is responsible to pay the Taxes Read More
Look for a dental clinic by McElizabeth
Hi everybody, I've just been to Hanoi for about one month. My wisdom tooth got hurt yesterday and the pain is increasing now. Can anyone suggest a high-quality dental clinic for me? Any suggestion is much appreciated. Thank you.
http://www.peaceclinic.vn/, very professional Read More
Tailor made shirts (men) by MathewP
Hi everyone, Any recommandation of tailors for shirts for men in HCMC? Style: Professional, to work mostly. I am expecting good quality, especially the fabric and the cut style. I mean, quality has to be better than in normal stores otherwise ...
Try these guy's, I have used them for years (not Cheap) http://caominh.com/ Read More
Best areas to live in Hanoi by laquisha88
Hello, Can someone please give me some feed back on the best areas to live at in Hanoi and why? Thank You!
Time city is a nice place to live, a little far from the city center and not than many expat so far. It is standard apartment, not what I will call luxury but maintained well by Vincom Group (and I live there as expat) Read More
criminal record check in Vietnam. by MasterofDisaster
I need one for my next job. I've never had an entanglements with the law. But, I never registered and my landlord never registered in my new flat. He did actually try but they told him to come back in three days and then he found out that ...
Two Ways to get a criminal record, (I had same requirement) Get one from your home country (must be less than 6 month old) and get it certificated at your Embassy and translated (VN way) Get the local police certification of residence in Viet ... Read More