Mandy Nguyen
@mandynguyen
American expat in Vietnam
Forum posts
22
Contacts
9
About me
American
Lives in Ho Chi Minh City
Speaks Vietnamese, English
Registration: 06 June 2012
Help me decide!! Ho Chi Minh City or Hanoi?! Moving in October by gr4578
Hey everyone! I am a 22 year old American from New York City. Right now, I'm in contact with a school in Vietnam to teach English. I just finished my CELTA certificate and am finalizing my job plans. I hope to be in Vietnam in October. I am ...
"Alll bread is not baked in one oven"! MandyOpinions are like asses, everyone has one.Oh yes I forgot each of us comes from different backgound :) Mandy Read More
Help me decide!! Ho Chi Minh City or Hanoi?! Moving in October by gr4578
Hey everyone! I am a 22 year old American from New York City. Right now, I'm in contact with a school in Vietnam to teach English. I just finished my CELTA certificate and am finalizing my job plans. I hope to be in Vietnam in October. I am ...
"Alll bread is not baked in one oven"! Mandy Read More
A safe place on American Soil - sort of - in D1 by Tran Hung Dao
I just finished reading an article about the American Center in HCMC celebrating it's 2nd year of operation and it reminded me to share this resource with American Expats (and probably everybody else) on this ...
Did you born with cellphone? :D If so it may be difficult. I felt that in many occasions it's actually a nuisance :DGood question ! I were not born with cellphone but grew up and work with it....:))) Read More
A safe place on American Soil - sort of - in D1 by Tran Hung Dao
I just finished reading an article about the American Center in HCMC celebrating it's 2nd year of operation and it reminded me to share this resource with American Expats (and probably everybody else) on this ...
Did you born with cellphone? :D If so it may be difficult. I felt that in many occasions it's actually a nuisance :DGood question ! I were not born with cellphone but grew up and work with it....:))) Read More
A safe place on American Soil - sort of - in D1 by Tran Hung Dao
I just finished reading an article about the American Center in HCMC celebrating it's 2nd year of operation and it reminded me to share this resource with American Expats (and probably everybody else) on this ...
Niceee but i am not going there if phone is not allowed, cant live without cellphone anymore ! Read More
Aliexpress to Vietnam, Anyone did this before? by bryanlam
Hey guys, If I want to purchase something off Aliexpress.com and deliver to Viet Nam, I like to know whether there are any taxes imposed on the selected items such as wall decals and electronics items? Please advise if you had ever done so on ...
Not sure what item you want to purchase but one of my friends had to pay 1.8 millions Dong (equi. US$90.00)in taxes for a pair of shooes worth "US$ 45.00" that his mom sent him from the states. In VN, they dont look the actual value of each item ... Read More
[Question] How does commercial/retail leasing works in Saigon? by orangecake
Hi everyone! I would like to open a "tiny" shop selling baked goodies and was wondering if retail/commercial leasing is similar to the states? Here in the US, the landlord will require you to sign a 2-10 year contract (the longer the contract, the ...
Leasing contracts can be 1,2,3 years long and usually with the following general terms and conditions. 1. 3 month rent deposit (some landlords may only require 1 or two months) 2. if you terminate the contract earlier than your contract expiration ... Read More
New in HCMC, Vietnam by Steven-expat
Hello everybody!!! I have recently relocated to HCMC, Vietnam and I am glad that I found this forum. I am keen to meet other expats and locals in order to expand my network. Cheers
Welcome to Saigon - the land of fun excess. Enjoy as much as you can :) Read More
Tax Commitments by Rob56
Hi all, I'm working in Vietnam but for a company based in the UK and I'm being paid into a UK bank account. I am being "hosted" here by a Vietnamese company, but essentially all they're providing me is a desk whilst I work alongside their staff. ...
Hi, There are two cases: 1. Being VN tax resident: you must satisfy any of the following conditions: *Being present in Vietnam for 183 days or more in a calendar year or 12 consecutive months counting from the first date of your presence in ... Read More
Agents in HCM for a 5 year visa exemption certificate (VEC) by RayG
Does anyone have any suggestions for an agent in Ho Chi Minh to handle my application for a 5 Year Visa Exemption Certificate. I'm aware of the regulations, the documents required and I was told by the Vietnamese embassy in Washington DC that the ...
Does 200$ cover everything such as translation, notarization....? If yes that price is pretty reasonable. Lots of agents charge a lot more. Read More
Dual citizenship in Vietnam for a Viet Kieu? by sofimofi
Hello all, My parents were born and raised here but moved to Canada in the 70s. I was born in Canada. Is there any way I can apply for a dual citizenship in Vietnam? I have been living here for about 1.5 months and intend on living here for the ...
Man i left the country for years i have no idea where my CMND is. The Ho Khau, the government took it back a few weeks following the day i left! Never mind, i have a resident card and work permit now. The company i work for took care of everything. ... Read More
Dual citizenship in Vietnam for a Viet Kieu? by sofimofi
Hello all, My parents were born and raised here but moved to Canada in the 70s. I was born in Canada. Is there any way I can apply for a dual citizenship in Vietnam? I have been living here for about 1.5 months and intend on living here for the ...
@ xautri & wild_1. Wow interesting to know. Thanks guys for the information. I just moved back to live and work here in Vietnam. I do have a valid vietnamese passport however i am still required to apply for resident card in order to apply for work ... Read More
Dual citizenship in Vietnam for a Viet Kieu? by sofimofi
Hello all, My parents were born and raised here but moved to Canada in the 70s. I was born in Canada. Is there any way I can apply for a dual citizenship in Vietnam? I have been living here for about 1.5 months and intend on living here for the ...
I do not think that Vietnam governement has dual citizenship policy. If you are holding a foreign passport, is vietnamese origin and wish to live/work in Vietnam for long-term you can apply for resident card which has to be renewed every three or ... Read More