mikedylan2001
English expat in Vietnam
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Registration: 03 August 2021
Teach English in Spain after Brexit?
Since the Brexit disaster what is the way for British citizens, qualified and experienced ESL teachers to work in Spain? Read More
Are 3 year degrees not valid in Vietnam? by Mezz007
I've read everywhere that Vietnam requires a 4 year degree from whoever that holds a TEFL degree.If one has a 3 year degree, will they face problems when trying to land a job or be simply rejected?
@Ford Prefect they take degrees but they also take five years of teaching experience as long as you can prove it Read More
Five years teaching experience in lieu of degree !
My cousin who taught in Vietnam legally with a work permit for six or seven years, now finds herself in the situation where she needs to produce a verifiable university degree to return to Vietnam to teach legally again. The problem is that ... Read More
Recognize this guy?
https://tuoitrenews.vn/news/society/20230524/vandal-caught-defacing-downtown-ho-chi-minh-city-shop-in-cctv-footage/73315.html Read More
DEATH CERTIFICATE FOR EXPAT IN VIETNAM by goodolboy
Bit morbid but I will ask. Anyone had any experience with the procedure for getting a death certificate for an expat who has died here & what is the lawful procedure/requirement for cremation etc for someone who has died here but has no legal ...
@goodolboy maybe try to get back to the UK just before you snuff it? Read More
Motorbike Trip to Cambodia by mikedylan2001
Over the Vietnam Cambodia border and back on Vnn registered bike with evisa , blue card etc.Still possible same as before covid? Moc Bai border gate.
@AidanIs there a Cambodia forum ? Read More
Motorbike Trip to Cambodia by mikedylan2001
Over the Vietnam Cambodia border and back on Vnn registered bike with evisa , blue card etc.Still possible same as before covid? Moc Bai border gate.
@colinoscapee WEll the traffic police are welcome to stop me I have full Vietnamese licence so no problem. Ill even buy them a few beers like last time :} Read More
Motorbike Trip to Cambodia
Over the Vietnam Cambodia border and back on Vnn registered bike with evisa , blue card etc.Still possible same as before covid? Moc Bai border gate. Read More
Hom Much How Long To Get married? by mikedylan2001
How much does it cost and how long does it take to do the marriage process? Foreigner to Vietnamese .
@OceanBeach92107聽 You really have no manners have you..聽 Read More
Age limit for native English teachers by dawnbuckley
聽I am wondering if anyone could tell me the age limit for teaching in Vietnam? Are there any options for those over 60?If not, are there any countries in Asia that employ over 60s?Thanks!
@dawnbuckley聽 Theres no age limit . Just that schools would rather hire a cute blonde chick over a sweaty hairy old dude. So you at a disadvantage. We used to call VUS , Hollywood because of all the cute chicks and prettyboys they hired. In ... Read More
Hom Much How Long To Get arried?
How much does it cost and how long does it take to do the marriage process? Foreigner to Vietnamese . Read More
Business DN visa with a Vietnamese company sponsorship by mikedylan2001
Does anyone know the details of requirements for this business DN visa with a Vietnamese company sponsorship?
@OceanBeach92107聽 Yes your right . I dont really want to work in Vietnam THAT much. Read More
Business DN visa with a Vietnamese company sponsorship by mikedylan2001
Does anyone know the details of requirements for this business DN visa with a Vietnamese company sponsorship?
"The Vietnamese business will then apply to Immigration to sponsor you...."OK . Thats fine. But what will immigration want to know about the sporsoree? Do they have to be specially qualified or is it enough that the Vietnamese company wants to hire ... Read More
Business DN visa with a Vietnamese company sponsorship
Does anyone know the details of requirements for this business DN visa with a Vietnamese company sponsorship? Read More
VISA for living in Vietnam
What are the conditions for this ..... business DN visa with a Vietnamese company sponsorship? Read More
Regulations for tourists entry to Vietnam by mikedylan2001
Where can I find the official government regulations in English for tourists to enter the country? There is a lot of conflicting information regarding timing for the PCR tests insurance and other things. I would like to read it directly from the ...
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Regulations for tourists entry to Vietnam by mikedylan2001
Where can I find the official government regulations in English for tourists to enter the country? There is a lot of conflicting information regarding timing for the PCR tests insurance and other things. I would like to read it directly from the ...
Finally, if for some reason my PCR test is not accepted on arrival in VN, wont they simply ask me to do a quick, radid test there at the airport? yes I'm sure they would but The thing is they might not let you on the plane at departure. Another ... Read More
Regulations for tourists entry to Vietnam by mikedylan2001
Where can I find the official government regulations in English for tourists to enter the country? There is a lot of conflicting information regarding timing for the PCR tests insurance and other things. I would like to read it directly from the ...
Hi Mike dylan and Ocean Beach, I too was looking for official regulations on exactly the same topics you have questions on. I could not find one. I called the Vietnamese Consulate in San Fransico and spoke to two different counsellors on two ... Read More
Regulations for tourists entry to Vietnam
Where can I find the official government regulations in English for tourists to enter the country? There is a lot of conflicting information regarding timing for the PCR tests insurance and other things. I would like to read it directly from the ... Read More
Pacific cross reliable insurance company?
Was going to get a policy for coronavirus from this Pacific cross. They're cheap enough but maybe that's because they don't pay out if anything goes wrong. Does anyone have any information about this company. I know they are a big ... Read More
Withdraw cash from Vietnamese bank overseas ATM cost by mikedylan2001
Anybody withdraw cash from ATM overseas from Vietnamese bank? I've got cash in Vietnamese Dong stuck in the bank in Vietnam but I've got an ATM card and was thinking of withdrawing British pounds here in the UK from an ATM machine. Obviously ...
When transferring from Vietnam to the UK do we normally have to pay Foreign currency transaction fee: 3% of transaction amount? If so that would mean that I would only be paying 5% more if I was to take it out of the ATM machine in the UK? Have I ... Read More
Withdraw cash from Vietnamese bank overseas ATM cost by mikedylan2001
Anybody withdraw cash from ATM overseas from Vietnamese bank? I've got cash in Vietnamese Dong stuck in the bank in Vietnam but I've got an ATM card and was thinking of withdrawing British pounds here in the UK from an ATM machine. Obviously ...
Nice idea but adding your Vietnamese debit card to PayPal and paying yourself PayPal does not allow foreign cards. You have to open a new account for each country apparently. So is that a total of about 8% when using ATM overseas? And what about the ... Read More
Withdraw cash from Vietnamese bank overseas ATM cost
Anybody withdraw cash from ATM overseas from Vietnamese bank? I've got cash in Vietnamese Dong stuck in the bank in Vietnam but I've got an ATM card and was thinking of withdrawing British pounds here in the UK from an ATM machine. Obviously ... Read More
Vietnam Reopening for Tourists, With Conditions by OceanBeach92107
The three phase plan for allowing tourists from certain countries to enter Vietnam is now becoming clearer. Tourists will be highly restricted to one of the 5 locales and designated hotels, restaurants and specific activities of their tour ...
I'd say give it three months probably after Vietnamese new year T e T they will open for tourists Read More
Won't be long till the tourists are back in Vietnam.
Looks like Vietnam will go the way of many other countries in the not too distant future. Fully vaccinated tourists to be allowed in after a seven day hotel quarantine. This measure will protect people from the disease as well as protect tourist ... Read More
Register phone number for bank in Vietnam from overseas by mikedylan2001
Would this be possible? Get friend in Vietnam to send me Vietnamese SIM card overseas then I put it in my phone here? Would I be able to activate the SIM card from overseas? I need to register my new phone number with the bank as old one has run out.
I'm in the UK now. The only reason I need the Vietnamese SIM card is to register Internet banking with the bank in Vietnam. . Read More
Register phone number for bank in Vietnam from overseas
Would this be possible? Get friend in Vietnam to send me Vietnamese SIM card overseas then I put it in my phone here? Would I be able to activate the SIM card from overseas? I need to register my new phone number with the bank as old one has run out. Read More
Savings Stuck in Vietnamese Bank by mikedylan2001
As I am stuck outside Vietnam and can't get in and my money is in a Vietnamese bank and I don't have access to online banking or the app because they changed all the systems after I left do I have any options to get access to my money? Or do ...
That's great thanks. I would guess that the bank who owns the ATM will stick a hefty charge on top as well. 4 % + 3 % +0.8% + surcharge fee which is issued by ATM Bank management. I guess overall it would be about 10% Read More
Savings Stuck in Vietnamese Bank by mikedylan2001
As I am stuck outside Vietnam and can't get in and my money is in a Vietnamese bank and I don't have access to online banking or the app because they changed all the systems after I left do I have any options to get access to my money? Or do ...
Yes. I have a debit card. But Im pretty sure they wont release funds without a registered phone number so they can call to check its me. Have you done it ? Vietcombank.Mikedylan, I have a debit card with Sacombank & it works in any country ATM ... Read More
Savings Stuck in Vietnamese Bank by mikedylan2001
As I am stuck outside Vietnam and can't get in and my money is in a Vietnamese bank and I don't have access to online banking or the app because they changed all the systems after I left do I have any options to get access to my money? Or do ...
" I have a debit card with Sacombank ; it works in any country ATM & I have used it in Thailand. OK its expensive" Interesting....Is that a flat 4% for cash? Read More
Savings Stuck in Vietnamese Bank by mikedylan2001
As I am stuck outside Vietnam and can't get in and my money is in a Vietnamese bank and I don't have access to online banking or the app because they changed all the systems after I left do I have any options to get access to my money? Or do ...
I have used transferwise in the past to transfer out of Cambodia. They are excellent and much much cheaper than doing a bank transfer. But they would not transfer out of Vietnam. But with a direct debit with debit card it may be possible. Read More
Savings Stuck in Vietnamese Bank by mikedylan2001
As I am stuck outside Vietnam and can't get in and my money is in a Vietnamese bank and I don't have access to online banking or the app because they changed all the systems after I left do I have any options to get access to my money? Or do ...
That great to hear. Thank you! Read More
Savings Stuck in Vietnamese Bank by mikedylan2001
As I am stuck outside Vietnam and can't get in and my money is in a Vietnamese bank and I don't have access to online banking or the app because they changed all the systems after I left do I have any options to get access to my money? Or do ...
I did once pay for something in Amsterdam duty free with it without any problems . But that was only $20. I doubt I could transfer $1000s to transferwise.( fee is 4% but I would take it if I could) Read More
Savings Stuck in Vietnamese Bank by mikedylan2001
As I am stuck outside Vietnam and can't get in and my money is in a Vietnamese bank and I don't have access to online banking or the app because they changed all the systems after I left do I have any options to get access to my money? Or do ...
Yes. I have a debit card. But Im pretty sure they wont release funds without a registered phone number so they can call to check its me. Have you done it ? Vietcombank. Read More
Savings Stuck in Vietnamese Bank
As I am stuck outside Vietnam and can't get in and my money is in a Vietnamese bank and I don't have access to online banking or the app because they changed all the systems after I left do I have any options to get access to my money? Or do ... Read More