Dan911
Czech expat in Vietnam
Forum posts
64
About me
Czech
Lives in HCM
Registration: 05 November 2019
Vietnam suspends a few nationalities from VISA application by Dan911
The Vietnam Government will deny to issue visa for ALL NATIONALITIES from Mar/15 to Apr/15/2020 (even if they already had the Approval Letter) Please delay or cancel your trip and wait until having the update information from the Vietnam ...
Even if that is a true, noone is coming here on embassy visas. Read More
Vietnam suspends a few nationalities from VISA application by Dan911
The Vietnam Government will deny to issue visa for ALL NATIONALITIES from Mar/15 to Apr/15/2020 (even if they already had the Approval Letter) Please delay or cancel your trip and wait until having the update information from the Vietnam ...
You still can extend visas here in vietnam when you are already here. They just do not accept newcomersSome articles have reported the opposite. If you have extended your visa to its maximum amount of extensions, you have to leave, but wont be ... Read More
Vietnam suspends a few nationalities from VISA application by Dan911
The Vietnam Government will deny to issue visa for ALL NATIONALITIES from Mar/15 to Apr/15/2020 (even if they already had the Approval Letter) Please delay or cancel your trip and wait until having the update information from the Vietnam ...
UK was banned already before :) Read More
Vietnam suspends a few nationalities from VISA application by Dan911
The Vietnam Government will deny to issue visa for ALL NATIONALITIES from Mar/15 to Apr/15/2020 (even if they already had the Approval Letter) Please delay or cancel your trip and wait until having the update information from the Vietnam ...
You still can extend visas here in vietnam when you are already here. They just do not accept newcomers Read More
Vietnam suspends a few nationalities from VISA application by Dan911
The Vietnam Government will deny to issue visa for ALL NATIONALITIES from Mar/15 to Apr/15/2020 (even if they already had the Approval Letter) Please delay or cancel your trip and wait until having the update information from the Vietnam ...
Yes, I am in Malaysia. My backup plan if Vietnam closed it borders was to go to Czech as I have family there. I guess that is not happening now.Yea, Czech is closed as well. I can just assume that most countries will follow. Read More
Vietnam suspends a few nationalities from VISA application by Dan911
The Vietnam Government will deny to issue visa for ALL NATIONALITIES from Mar/15 to Apr/15/2020 (even if they already had the Approval Letter) Please delay or cancel your trip and wait until having the update information from the Vietnam ...
Other countries are doing it as well, today also Czech Republic closed its borders.... Read More
Vietnam suspends a few nationalities from VISA application by Dan911
The Vietnam Government will deny to issue visa for ALL NATIONALITIES from Mar/15 to Apr/15/2020 (even if they already had the Approval Letter) Please delay or cancel your trip and wait until having the update information from the Vietnam ...
You are outside the country now? Read More
Vietnam suspends a few nationalities from VISA application by Dan911
The Vietnam Government will deny to issue visa for ALL NATIONALITIES from Mar/15 to Apr/15/2020 (even if they already had the Approval Letter) Please delay or cancel your trip and wait until having the update information from the Vietnam ...
It will be probably public very soon. I have it from a friend who is a lawyer and then I confirmd that with a major visa agency, so , it is absolutely valid or, it is a FUD that is spread even to the agencies? :) Read More
Vietnam suspends a few nationalities from VISA application
The Vietnam Government will deny to issue visa for ALL NATIONALITIES from Mar/15 to Apr/15/2020 (even if they already had the Approval Letter) Please delay or cancel your trip and wait until having the update information from the Vietnam ... Read More
Cost of Living in Vietnam in 2020 by Lo茂c
Hi everyone, Every year, we invite expats who are living in Vietnam to share their experience and tell us more about the average price of products and services in their town, city or area, so that we can help future expats planning to settle in ...
WOW, 800usd monthly?:D You can as well fly home for a treatment every time u catch a flu and you will probably save money. Are you sure it wasnt 80USD per month?:-) Read More
Is the vietnamcupid dating site legit by HenryJo
I joined yesterday. Today, found my inbox swamped with messages 'from girls'. Have a slight suspicion that not all the messages may be legit. Perhaps, to temp me in to signing-up for the paid subscriptions? Can anyone using the paid ...
Somehow, I don't think I will be signing-up based on this recommendation. Thanks anyway.Somehow, I dont really give a damn whether you sign-up or not ;) Read More
Is the vietnamcupid dating site legit by HenryJo
I joined yesterday. Today, found my inbox swamped with messages 'from girls'. Have a slight suspicion that not all the messages may be legit. Perhaps, to temp me in to signing-up for the paid subscriptions? Can anyone using the paid ...
This is a long thread, but I see the OP headline. Vietnamcupid is a legit site. Way more legit than badoo etc. I talked to lot of girls, met many of them. All of them genuine and looking for a serious relationship. Actually, if someone asks me for ... Read More
Anyone have any further info on this upcoming tourist visa change? by qnbui
From what I've read and heard, it affects tourist visas over 30 days and you have to get re-stamped every 30 days. Could drive away expats from VN like the Thai laws that are driving away expats in Thailand. Hopefully it doesn't affect most ...
That sounds pleasing:) I would be okay with that for sure. Extra 30 bucks wont kill me and it is much better than annoying Cambodia border run :) Read More
Anyone have any further info on this upcoming tourist visa change? by qnbui
From what I've read and heard, it affects tourist visas over 30 days and you have to get re-stamped every 30 days. Could drive away expats from VN like the Thai laws that are driving away expats in Thailand. Hopefully it doesn't affect most ...
Yea, I am sure about that. And I thought thailand ia annoying with their 2+1 month visa policy. I still hope they will make it bit more reasonable, 1 month is just too short. Read More
Anyone have any further info on this upcoming tourist visa change? by qnbui
From what I've read and heard, it affects tourist visas over 30 days and you have to get re-stamped every 30 days. Could drive away expats from VN like the Thai laws that are driving away expats in Thailand. Hopefully it doesn't affect most ...
Yes, according to the new regulations, you will be "stamped in" for 30 days - your visa does not expire, so you will have to leave Vietnam and re-enter at a later time. I have heard there might be "in country extensions" ... Read More
Anyone have any further info on this upcoming tourist visa change? by qnbui
From what I've read and heard, it affects tourist visas over 30 days and you have to get re-stamped every 30 days. Could drive away expats from VN like the Thai laws that are driving away expats in Thailand. Hopefully it doesn't affect most ...
So, if I am one 3months tourist visas, I will need to leave every month and get a new stamp? Or even a sticker? Read More
Chinese airstrip and projected naval base in Cambodia by THIGV
I thought this article might be of interest to some: ...
Yep... cnn. com/videos/politics/2020/01/06/trump-threat-iraq-sanctions-iran-collins-vpx.cnnTrump murdering a senior Iranian government figure in a third country was great move if you happen to be the Russian or Chinese government, but not very ... Read More
Chinese airstrip and projected naval base in Cambodia by THIGV
I thought this article might be of interest to some: ...
I am not sure quite what you intend to say but as far as I know there are no statues of Marx in the US. There is a bust of Marx in London, but it is on his grave, which should be acceptable to most people. There may be remnant sculptures in prior ... Read More
Chinese airstrip and projected naval base in Cambodia by THIGV
I thought this article might be of interest to some: ...
You just described US democrats, or EU leaders. In EU, we are even bit further...building statues for Marx. Read More
Expat Health Insurance, Age 60+ by DaveTonetti
Does anyone 60 or over have any experience and / or recommendations in regard to getting health insurance here? Cheers
I have checked now, the price got a bit higher. Now it is 360USD/year when u r 65yrs old maximum. Above 65 it is 410USD On top of classic injury/health treatments, it covers acute tooth treatment, assistance services, they can send someone to help, ... Read More
Expat Health Insurance, Age 60+ by DaveTonetti
Does anyone 60 or over have any experience and / or recommendations in regard to getting health insurance here? Cheers
It is a czech insurance company, or at least czech branch of it UNIQA.CZ You have to use google chrome or something that will translate for you as it does not have efficient english translation, only some basics. You are nit looking for insurance ... Read More
Expat Health Insurance, Age 60+ by DaveTonetti
Does anyone 60 or over have any experience and / or recommendations in regard to getting health insurance here? Cheers
I do not use any 鈥渉ealth鈥� insurance. I use travel insurance instead. The reason is, I am never sick, I dont need my appointment at doctor because of flew is covered. Even tho, it might cover it as well. I pay 320USD a year (exluding ... Read More
Business visa denied due to "violating laws of Vietnam" - Blacklisted? by kowloon2020
Hello, I am from Western Europe, working in Hong Kong and I applied for a 3-month Vietnam business visa via an agency. I got an email from the agent telling me that I was denied, as the immigration told them "[b]I have violated the laws of ...
wow, this is cruel. I have got my 1year visa in january 2018, after that in jan 2019, I used one 3 months visa. Then I went for a half year out of the country for a business and came back on a new 3month visa with a new passport as the old one had ... Read More
Let鈥檚 talk local AIRLINES by Dan911
Hey guys, so, I want to ask about your VietJet experience...and eventually compare to JetStar, Vietnam Airlines. Is it only my feeling, or did VietJet became really shitty? I dont fly around Vietnam that much lately, so cannot really compare. I ...
I disagree. The amount of delays is way higher woth VietJet. Especially when the flight itself is 55min and they are still able to build up 2 hrs delay. On top of it, telling u 2 days in advance that they move your 5PM flight to 6AM without refund ... Read More
Let鈥檚 talk local AIRLINES by Dan911
Hey guys, so, I want to ask about your VietJet experience...and eventually compare to JetStar, Vietnam Airlines. Is it only my feeling, or did VietJet became really shitty? I dont fly around Vietnam that much lately, so cannot really compare. I ...
I agree. VietJet reallly seems cheap also in the way they market themselfs. And lately every person I have talked to had shitty experience. Vietnam airlines is more expensive and I dont travel woth checked bag, but, I will focus on using them. ... Read More
Let鈥檚 talk local AIRLINES
Hey guys, so, I want to ask about your VietJet experience...and eventually compare to JetStar, Vietnam Airlines. Is it only my feeling, or did VietJet became really shitty? I dont fly around Vietnam that much lately, so cannot really compare. I ... Read More
Expat interest in politics in Vietnam by Bhavna
Hello everyone, As an expat, your day-to-day life in Vietnam is impacted by decision-making at the political level in your host country as well as in your country of origin. We would like to know how involved you think expats should be in the ...
Thailand is not really a monarchie. It is ruled by the Army. The King has little to no influence. The 鈥渕onarchie鈥� is still there just to keep the tradition and people calm Read More
Banking Regulations for Foreigners Opening New Accounts by OceanBeach92107
Timo banking is not a government authority, however, they have done a good job of quoting and explaining new regulations regarding foreigners (from any country) opening new bank accounts in ...
Awesome! You learned from the master, Will Rogers: "Don鈥檛 gamble; take all your savings and buy some good stock and hold it till it goes up, then sell it. If it don鈥檛 go up, don鈥檛 buy it.":top:I consider myself pretty ... Read More
Banking Regulations for Foreigners Opening New Accounts by OceanBeach92107
Timo banking is not a government authority, however, they have done a good job of quoting and explaining new regulations regarding foreigners (from any country) opening new bank accounts in ...
https://asia.nikkei.com/Business/Markets/Nikkei-Markets/ArtGo-s-Hong-Kong-shares-crash-after-MSCI-reverses-inclusion-plan-in-Indexes :lol:I would not go into any asian stock market :) Of course, it needs some experience or professional who ... Read More
Banking Regulations for Foreigners Opening New Accounts by OceanBeach92107
Timo banking is not a government authority, however, they have done a good job of quoting and explaining new regulations regarding foreigners (from any country) opening new bank accounts in ...
I believe we are already there. Except for US citizens, and probably married couples, you have to have a work permit and job in here. Also, depositing money in cash happens only after you show where that money come from. This I consider okay as ... Read More
Banking Regulations for Foreigners Opening New Accounts by OceanBeach92107
Timo banking is not a government authority, however, they have done a good job of quoting and explaining new regulations regarding foreigners (from any country) opening new bank accounts in ...
I believe we are already there. Except for US citizens, and probably married couples, you have to have a work permit and job in here. Also, depositing money in cash happens only after you show where that money come from. This I consider okay as ... Read More
Banking Regulations for Foreigners Opening New Accounts by OceanBeach92107
Timo banking is not a government authority, however, they have done a good job of quoting and explaining new regulations regarding foreigners (from any country) opening new bank accounts in ...
I like to be a fool when I can generate money with what you think makes me a fool. I don't know where you got this information from, but in my Vietnamese environment all money is invested in time deposits and nobody invest in gold. These ... Read More
Banking Regulations for Foreigners Opening New Accounts by OceanBeach92107
Timo banking is not a government authority, however, they have done a good job of quoting and explaining new regulations regarding foreigners (from any country) opening new bank accounts in ...
Where do you see greener pastures? Thailand? By the way, your expat trail (hover over your icon) is Afghanistatan -> Argentina. Argentine peso, now that goes/going off a cliff. VND just drops into potholes.Only a fool would be investing and ... Read More
Expat interest in politics in Vietnam by Bhavna
Hello everyone, As an expat, your day-to-day life in Vietnam is impacted by decision-making at the political level in your host country as well as in your country of origin. We would like to know how involved you think expats should be in the ...
Some people do understands politics, and some dont..same way as some people understands art, or emotions etc. You sir, do not understand politics :-) Read More
Pollution Mask by guest 87
I've recently developed a sore throat and a cough... This is obviously due to the air pollution and dust i breathe in on a daily basis here in HCMC!! I have bought a cheap mask but i feel it doesn't really filter out much. Any ...
yes, I very much agree. I wear mask usually only if I drive on a bike. It is mostly asians, who wear shitty mask and they wear it 24/7, that is crazy and actually worst than having mo mask at all haha. Throwing the mask into freezer from time to ... Read More
Pollution Mask by guest 87
I've recently developed a sore throat and a cough... This is obviously due to the air pollution and dust i breathe in on a daily basis here in HCMC!! I have bought a cheap mask but i feel it doesn't really filter out much. Any ...
I like to use cambridgemask or vogmask. Both great technology and also look good. Read More
Anything new on 1 year visas for people from the EU? by GuestPoster22
I have lived here last 3 years. We all know that Vietnam has suspended 1 year visas, but they have not introduced anything to support people who work from here for a company outside of Vietnam. I am spending 2000USD monthly and I am not welcomed ...
Brainwashed children and young people. This is a mastered propaganda in its glory. No, nothing bad is gonna happen, not even during the lives of anyone in that video. I love the simple reasoning of a businessmen and one of the richest guys, Dan ... Read More
Anything new on 1 year visas for people from the EU? by GuestPoster22
I have lived here last 3 years. We all know that Vietnam has suspended 1 year visas, but they have not introduced anything to support people who work from here for a company outside of Vietnam. I am spending 2000USD monthly and I am not welcomed ...
When an ADULT confronts or criticize a CHILD, it is always bad, it always looks terrible because 鈥渨hy would u do that, she is just a child鈥�-> it paints you evil no matter what you say.U.S Senator Diane Feinstein, a definite ... Read More
Anything new on 1 year visas for people from the EU? by GuestPoster22
I have lived here last 3 years. We all know that Vietnam has suspended 1 year visas, but they have not introduced anything to support people who work from here for a company outside of Vietnam. I am spending 2000USD monthly and I am not welcomed ...
Here's a new emoji they can use. You're welcome. https://pixen.netlify.com/pix/greta_50.jpgAn adult who makes fun of a little girl who fights for a better world actually says everything about his character. Shame.Thank you for this reaction. ... Read More
Expat interest in politics in Vietnam by Bhavna
Hello everyone, As an expat, your day-to-day life in Vietnam is impacted by decision-making at the political level in your host country as well as in your country of origin. We would like to know how involved you think expats should be in the ...
And I fully understand that. Don鈥檛 play with the fire. If you want to do something what is against the will of certain government, do it outside of that particular country. Read More
Expat interest in politics in Vietnam by Bhavna
Hello everyone, As an expat, your day-to-day life in Vietnam is impacted by decision-making at the political level in your host country as well as in your country of origin. We would like to know how involved you think expats should be in the ...
Yes, I agree. There are bad thing in my homeland, there are bad things here and honestly, I cant really say what is better or worst. So far, politicians are mostly people following everything else, except their people, no difference between Europe, ... Read More
Expat interest in politics in Vietnam by Bhavna
Hello everyone, As an expat, your day-to-day life in Vietnam is impacted by decision-making at the political level in your host country as well as in your country of origin. We would like to know how involved you think expats should be in the ...
Every nation has different approach for voting from abroad so, hard to discuss that somehow in general. Read More
paying apartment rent by timmy21
hello, this is my first post, I hope I am doing this correctly, I am looking to relocate; from the US, to Da Nang, I am retired, so no need to work. I found some apartment communities on google, near My Beach, appears to be a beautiful area. My ...
Yea, as many say, look for the appartment once you come here. Many times I was offered a discount if I pay year in advance. But, you never know what will happen so, I would not recommend it. Also, as someone mentioned before, it is a very good ... Read More
Banking Regulations for Foreigners Opening New Accounts by OceanBeach92107
Timo banking is not a government authority, however, they have done a good job of quoting and explaining new regulations regarding foreigners (from any country) opening new bank accounts in ...
That does appear to be the case, however a charitable reading of the regulations has caused some to say that you would be eligible if you have a total of 12 months or more of approved presence, say with 4 consecutive 3-month tourist visas. I ... Read More