Hektix
American looking for information about Vietnam
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Can I pull off living in Hanoi? by Hektix
Hey guys I'm new here to the forums ~ I have been considering for a while now traveling and staying in Vietnam for the long term. I'm a 24 year old US native currently living (and struggling) on $750/mo in disability benefits. I have been to ...
I live in the States not Canada :l Read More
Can I pull off living in Hanoi? by Hektix
Hey guys I'm new here to the forums ~ I have been considering for a while now traveling and staying in Vietnam for the long term. I'm a 24 year old US native currently living (and struggling) on $750/mo in disability benefits. I have been to ...
From pictures and other research on the country my impression of Vietnam is that it is beautiful, unique, and relaxed :) Actually, I have thought quite a bit about Cambodia, but not knowing anyone in the country to hang out with or meet me at the ... Read More
Can I pull off living in Hanoi? by Hektix
Hey guys I'm new here to the forums ~ I have been considering for a while now traveling and staying in Vietnam for the long term. I'm a 24 year old US native currently living (and struggling) on $750/mo in disability benefits. I have been to ...
That's for SSI not SSDI. SSI is payment to old or disabled people who don't qualify for SSD payments. It's just as this article explains for SSD and retirement ... Read More
Can I pull off living in Hanoi? by Hektix
Hey guys I'm new here to the forums ~ I have been considering for a while now traveling and staying in Vietnam for the long term. I'm a 24 year old US native currently living (and struggling) on $750/mo in disability benefits. I have been to ...
Thanks for your reply, it made me think a bit more about the whole thing I have heard some terrible, terrible things about VN, both from my friends here in the US (from Hanoi) and from a Vietnamese friend of mine currently living in Hanoi, but on ... Read More
Can I pull off living in Hanoi? by Hektix
Hey guys I'm new here to the forums ~ I have been considering for a while now traveling and staying in Vietnam for the long term. I'm a 24 year old US native currently living (and struggling) on $750/mo in disability benefits. I have been to ...
I'm not sure how work outside of the country goes either towards SS benefits but as for here, ever since I have received benefits as low as mine I have been told by the SSA and vocational rehab that you can now work and receive supplemental ... Read More
Can I pull off living in Hanoi? by Hektix
Hey guys I'm new here to the forums ~ I have been considering for a while now traveling and staying in Vietnam for the long term. I'm a 24 year old US native currently living (and struggling) on $750/mo in disability benefits. I have been to ...
I had already contacted SS about this and have done some research, and their response was that as long as I am a US citizen and have my US bank account with Direct Deposit set up for the duration I'm out of the United States, the check will be ... Read More
Dealing with scams and thieves as an Expat? by Hektix
Through research and conversations with friends I've heard quite a few stories about locals in Vietnam, specifically Hanoi and Nha Trang. These stories range anywhere from being completely oblivious of other people, scamming the average ...
Thanks for your replies, I feel more confident exploring Vietnam as an Expat :) Read More
Dealing with scams and thieves as an Expat?
Through research and conversations with friends I've heard quite a few stories about locals in Vietnam, specifically Hanoi and Nha Trang. These stories range anywhere from being completely oblivious of other people, scamming the average ... Read More
Business Visa ... Do I need it? or can I get by with a tourist visa? by j5uh
Hello. My wife and I will be taking a trip to Vietnam next month for 30 days. The reason for the trip is for us to go to work with our potential business partners to sign a partnership deal, find a location for our restaurant in HCM and start ...
From the research I've conducted, most foreigners who take part in work activities inside Vietnam are on a tourist visa. Unless you are partaking in some detailed employment I wouldn't worry about it. But, in order to open a bank accout you ... Read More
Can I pull off living in Hanoi? by Hektix
Hey guys I'm new here to the forums ~ I have been considering for a while now traveling and staying in Vietnam for the long term. I'm a 24 year old US native currently living (and struggling) on $750/mo in disability benefits. I have been to ...
I will, and I hope to find out a whole lot more about the plethora of possibilities! Thank you very much for your replies, I really appreciate your advice! Read More
Can I pull off living in Hanoi? by Hektix
Hey guys I'm new here to the forums ~ I have been considering for a while now traveling and staying in Vietnam for the long term. I'm a 24 year old US native currently living (and struggling) on $750/mo in disability benefits. I have been to ...
Wow, your story is awesome! I also looked at living in a hostel for a month or more for $150-200/mo around Old Quarter while waiting for a more permanenet (and cheap!) solution. I'd rather live off of cheap and delicious street food than stay ... Read More
Can I pull off living in Hanoi? by Hektix
Hey guys I'm new here to the forums ~ I have been considering for a while now traveling and staying in Vietnam for the long term. I'm a 24 year old US native currently living (and struggling) on $750/mo in disability benefits. I have been to ...
I appreciate your replies, they've been really inspiring for me :D I'm going to give it a shot. My friend in Hanoi is actually looking at places around $150-200/mo (which is insanely cheap considering what I pay now) just outside of the city ... Read More
Can I pull off living in Hanoi? by Hektix
Hey guys I'm new here to the forums ~ I have been considering for a while now traveling and staying in Vietnam for the long term. I'm a 24 year old US native currently living (and struggling) on $750/mo in disability benefits. I have been to ...
Thanks for your reply I really appreciate it :) I think I've talked to SS over the phone about this before but I don't necessarily recall it.. memory is bad :s but I believe I'm alright to live in another country such as Vietnam so long ... Read More
Can I pull off living in Hanoi? by Hektix
Hey guys I'm new here to the forums ~ I have been considering for a while now traveling and staying in Vietnam for the long term. I'm a 24 year old US native currently living (and struggling) on $750/mo in disability benefits. I have been to ...
Thanks for your reply, I hope I can :D Read More
Can I pull off living in Hanoi?
Hey guys I'm new here to the forums ~ I have been considering for a while now traveling and staying in Vietnam for the long term. I'm a 24 year old US native currently living (and struggling) on $750/mo in disability benefits. I have been to ... Read More