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From what the Ministry of Education and the Department of Labor of DaNang has stated to me no paperwork is required for an "Exemption Work Permit".  I was told that I was allowed to instruct up to 5 individuals at my residence.  I've been ... Read More

@OceanBeach92107You are correct in that point about reporting to the Consulate and to the Penn Office...I should have stated "Prior to collecting Social Security...never had to state where I was living..." My apologizes for the 'rant'. Read More

@OceanBeach92107OB...I've lived outside the US since 2003...I've never had to report to anyone about where I was outside the US; Never.  I've been receiving my social security check since 2014.  I used the the Consulate in Saigon for the ... Read More

Lived in Vietnam nearly 20 years now...can't stand most of the food due to the fish oil, chilies and smell. As to eating dog...don't care for it boiled, but tastes like meat if fried. I've eaten almost everything that has 'meat' on it. Grew up ... Read More

You should not have a problem with such. You state that you already have 'direct deposit', and a residence and bank in the USA. I've lived in Vietnam for the past 20 years and have not missed a payment. Mil retirement since living here, but years ... Read More

I'm pushing 75, fully qualified and legal...In accordance with DaNang Ministry of Education and Department of Labor, I'm still authorized to instruct the TOEFL/TOEIC and Business courses prior to Covid and currently. I will only instruct to those ... Read More

I received my first Vietnamese license for both auto and bike back in 2008 from Saigon. Since 2008, I've only had 3 Vietnamese license...it was to expire in 2012 when my passport expired. I had several Visa's and two TRC's from 2007 to 2012 living ... Read More

Also noted was that I stated only 3 agencies in the US have my physical address here; my own son does not have my address or phone number. Never said I did not give SSA an address, and they all knew that I physically did not live there 365 days a ... Read More

@OceanBeach92107 I have never made a note that the Social Security Administration 'Never had an address'. If you go back to the pages...I used the US Embassy in Saigon for a couple years as a 'mailing address' due to my bouncing around from hotel to ... Read More

@OceanBeach92107 Sorry once again... I had an account with HSBC until a year ago and now an account with Navy Federal "With a residence here in DaNang". I have no property, no residence, nor do I maintain a USA phone number. I have had such a ... Read More

This is why I contact the "Horses Mouth", not it's "Azore". I called as stated back in February 2022 to again update directly with the USA SSA office via their 800 number. In addition, I also state a name of the individual I spoke with last and ... Read More

Never received a 'paper check'. It has always been a 'direct deposit' and I have always with the exception of the application which was through the PI Embassy have used the PENN location for sending a copy of the SSA Form. I never said I did not ... Read More

@OceanBeach92107 Sorry there, but not totally true...I lived for many years here in Vietnam and only used the US Embassy in Saigon...they had my address and sent such info to me via postal requiring a signature receipt. I've always copied off the ... Read More

@WillyBaldy I've been living in DaNang for the past 11 years, also lived in Saigon. Took the bike test in Saigon back in 2008. It's been in their computer data base since. All three were with A1,B1. In Feb. 2019, my bike license expired and I had ... Read More

I've lived in DaNang for over 10 years. I've had items shipped from several parts of Vietnam to my residence here; from books to suitcases and a weight machine to a motorbike. Never had a problem. I've used the train a couple times, bus and vans ... Read More

Regardless of being married to Vietnamese...if you are working in Vietnam as a foreigner, you need have the employer notify the local Labor Department of such.  The paperwork has been largely reduced, but still a need to get such a document of ... Read More

@colinoscapee I had a VEC for 5 yrs.  living in DaNang, I never had to go out of country.  Went to 98 Lei Loi and paid my few bucks two days later and went on my way.  Went to Singapore twice, came back and stamped for free another 6 ... Read More

Note: The Covid insurance, Covid-19 vaccination certificate, and Covid test certificate are no longer required.You'll then need to follow the following procedures to enter Vietnam.Post-Covid Vietnam entry procedure".Easy enough to understand... Read More

In accordance with a June 15, 2022 account, the following is forwarded.  According to the latest Vietnam entry regulations, Vietnam applies NO QUARANTINE and NO COVID TEST for entrants, no matter whether they are Vietnamese citizens, or ... Read More

@dawnbuckley I'm 73 living in DaNang and still get offers to instruct...My problem is; I interview them and I will not instruct IELTS, 'British English'.  Never heard of an AGE problem... Read More

What OB has stated sounds solid...each district requires a different set of documents/rules.  Best bet is start out as noted with her home town requirements...and go from there...I've never had any dealings with the US Embassy or Consulate ... Read More

@OceanBeach92107 Yes...You are correct on that comment....any thing older than 6 months is a usual..."Not good now".  Has happened to me even here in DaNang.  I see the Passport in most cases now do not need to be 'notorized/certified by ... Read More

If I remember correct, in DaNang,  about 1.100,000 VND and some flowers for the woman who helped do the paperwork at the government office after it was all done. The document from 'shrink' saying I was OK...cost 250,000 VND for a Red ... Read More

I would highly advise to get a "Health Certificate" from one of the State Facilities, not just a 'vaccine card/certificate.  Getting it translated and/or certified might be a good idea as well.  If you arrive on a tourist visa and or are ... Read More

Your welcome. You did not mention where your future half is from...there are also possible problems with that as well from local areas...She should also have a good sense of what and where to go for proper docs. Seriously, I've never had a ... Read More

Mike...I've got to laugh...sorry...Living in the US and paying all those expenses for nothing. Generally, most documents are only good for 6 months, even here in Vietnam. Your USA certifications should be good forever. If you were to be here ... Read More

I would imagine these are all in Vietnamese...the PCR was in Vietnamese. As to a "QR" I don't carry a 'smart phone' around with me...just my shot card and if necessary when traveling the PCR results. I've had no problems ... Read More

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"The Vietnamese government has approved the resumption of international flights to and from nine destinations from 1 January 2022." "From the start of the year, Vietnam will open its air borders to either San Francisco or Los Angeles ... Read More

There are at least 3 places for one get an ART test in Saigon...District 1, 2 and 7 Medical Centers has service for such. I had two PCR's done within 15 to 20 minutes in District 10 for 300,000, a breeze. Read More

Hell, once you are back in Vietnam, to make things even simpler...re-marry in VN and get Vietnamese license...Might have a problem with her hometown, depending upon the 'culture'. It only cost me about 1,000,000 VND to get the paperwork ... Read More

I'm an American, married to VN ...living in DaNang...3 yr TRC (TT) $140.00 USD; takes about a week. You can also apply for a 5 yr. Exemption Visa...not sure what the cost is on this. I prefer the 3 yr TRC due to only going to the local police ... Read More