jonasp
Dutch expat in Vietnam
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Registration: 15 November 2017
Transferring Money INTO Vietnam by mtgmike
I've seen a lot of posts by people trying to get money out of Vietnam, I've got a few questions for those of you that have transferred money in. I posted yesterday about buying some land, this is related to that but it's about the ...
That's strange, I never had any issue getting SWIFT codes from either of the 2 Vietnamese banks. With one bank they were even printed on the branch business cards! Read More
Transferring Money INTO Vietnam by mtgmike
I've seen a lot of posts by people trying to get money out of Vietnam, I've got a few questions for those of you that have transferred money in. I posted yesterday about buying some land, this is related to that but it's about the ...
Here's my 2 cents' worth of advice: 1. Whatever transfer method you choose, send a small amount first to make sure it arrives safely. Believe it or not I made 2 transfers to Vietnam that never arrived, they eventually bounced back but it ... Read More
Foreign Banks Fleeing Viet Nam by gobot
Article of interest to expats. "Fleeing" is hyperbole, and only offers speculation about why banks are leaving/divesting. [url=http://www.atimes.com/article/foreign-banks-fleeing-vietnam/]Foreign Banks Fleeing Viet Nam[/url]
Right, but I live in VT and just want to be able to make deposits when I want without having to travel to Saigon. I have no problem going there to set up the account. Just need to confirm my deposit/transfer options. I鈥檝e actually got a signed ... Read More
Foreign Banks Fleeing Viet Nam by gobot
Article of interest to expats. "Fleeing" is hyperbole, and only offers speculation about why banks are leaving/divesting. [url=http://www.atimes.com/article/foreign-banks-fleeing-vietnam/]Foreign Banks Fleeing Viet Nam[/url]
Just for info, you can open an account easily with no proof of address at Timo, by visiting their "Hangout" at D3 in HCM. I don't think it matters what address you give but you do need to bring a passport and 3M visa. You walk out with ... Read More
Foreign Banks Fleeing Viet Nam by gobot
Article of interest to expats. "Fleeing" is hyperbole, and only offers speculation about why banks are leaving/divesting. [url=http://www.atimes.com/article/foreign-banks-fleeing-vietnam/]Foreign Banks Fleeing Viet Nam[/url]
I also know that a 3 month visa is sufficient at (at least some branches of) BIDV. Maybe you can try VietinBank, BIDV. Maybe it is easier in Saigon. But you do need an address, and I imagine the closer it is to the branch, the better. Having said ... Read More
Foreign Banks Fleeing Viet Nam by gobot
Article of interest to expats. "Fleeing" is hyperbole, and only offers speculation about why banks are leaving/divesting. [url=http://www.atimes.com/article/foreign-banks-fleeing-vietnam/]Foreign Banks Fleeing Viet Nam[/url]
Yes, I did bring some other documents just in case, but never got asked for anything other than my passport. I only have a 3 month visa. I don't work in Vietnam. VietinBank. At no stage was there any indication that an account opening request ... Read More
Visa for long term stay by Neil Farrington
Hey expat team: Neil here from New Zealand, apologies on making enquiries on well covered ground again .. but. Visas Intention is to move/retire to Vietnam, with the likelyhood being 9 months in Vietnam and three months back here. Ongoing. Finding ...
Is it not possible to go downstairs to the Arrival level from the Departure level, using the escalator that can be found behind the Transfer Desk at the Arrivals level? There needs to be some way to deal with people who miss flights, I'm sure ... Read More
Foreign Banks Fleeing Viet Nam by gobot
Article of interest to expats. "Fleeing" is hyperbole, and only offers speculation about why banks are leaving/divesting. [url=http://www.atimes.com/article/foreign-banks-fleeing-vietnam/]Foreign Banks Fleeing Viet Nam[/url]
This is rather cryptic, slightly off-topic and in my humble opinion not a very useful contribution to the discussion. >..and whom would you believe..? (BE a LIE For..?) given the 'normalcy bias' >built into every human being? ... Read More
Visa for long term stay by Neil Farrington
Hey expat team: Neil here from New Zealand, apologies on making enquiries on well covered ground again .. but. Visas Intention is to move/retire to Vietnam, with the likelyhood being 9 months in Vietnam and three months back here. Ongoing. Finding ...
Sure you could also go to Bangkok or KL where you can actually go into town for a bit without needing a visa. Read More
Visa for long term stay by Neil Farrington
Hey expat team: Neil here from New Zealand, apologies on making enquiries on well covered ground again .. but. Visas Intention is to move/retire to Vietnam, with the likelyhood being 9 months in Vietnam and three months back here. Ongoing. Finding ...
Is it not possible to go downstairs to the Arrival level from the Departure level, using the escalator that can be found behind the Transfer Desk at the Arrivals level? There needs to be some way to deal with people who miss flights, I'm sure ... Read More
Foreign Banks Fleeing Viet Nam by gobot
Article of interest to expats. "Fleeing" is hyperbole, and only offers speculation about why banks are leaving/divesting. [url=http://www.atimes.com/article/foreign-banks-fleeing-vietnam/]Foreign Banks Fleeing Viet Nam[/url]
Please explain to me how it works then? What would happen if say Bank of America, Wells Fargo or CitiBank went bankrupt? Do you think there would only be limited economic impact and life would continue as beofre? What would happen to the FDIC, ... Read More
Visa for long term stay by Neil Farrington
Hey expat team: Neil here from New Zealand, apologies on making enquiries on well covered ground again .. but. Visas Intention is to move/retire to Vietnam, with the likelyhood being 9 months in Vietnam and three months back here. Ongoing. Finding ...
I did wonder at some stage.... what would happen if you had a flight booked out of Vietnam but you got to the gate late and missed it? (I was very close to this once). Would you be able to just get another VOA downstairs and re-enter on a new 3 ... Read More
Foreign Banks Fleeing Viet Nam by gobot
Article of interest to expats. "Fleeing" is hyperbole, and only offers speculation about why banks are leaving/divesting. [url=http://www.atimes.com/article/foreign-banks-fleeing-vietnam/]Foreign Banks Fleeing Viet Nam[/url]
Unbelievable to read how some people fret about opening a bank account in Vietnam due to the supposed instability of the banks. If all you're doing is receiving some spending money from abroad and paying a few bills, your risks are rather ... Read More
District for Expats? by VictoriaE
Hi, My boyfriend and I will be moving to Ho Chi Min within the next few weeks, for work. Do you guys have any recommendations on what locations are best for social/expat communities? Thank you kindly, Victoria
Just my 2 cents' worth: I think D2 and D7 are austere and without character, and also are quite far from D1. They have comfortable housing (especially lots of apartments) and are not too expensive (compared to D1/3), and many expats seem to ... Read More
Where to buy a kitchen and have it installed? by jonasp
Hi, I've got a new build flat that's a bit bare and needs a kitchen. Hoping someone on here has been through this before. In places like the UK you could just go down to a B&Q, HomeBase or similar, put together a kitchen with the ...
Hm Hafele seems German (never heard of them before though), which seems counter-intuitive... ordering German stuff in a country known for its furniture making industry. Read More
Where to buy a kitchen and have it installed? by jonasp
Hi, I've got a new build flat that's a bit bare and needs a kitchen. Hoping someone on here has been through this before. In places like the UK you could just go down to a B&Q, HomeBase or similar, put together a kitchen with the ...
Thanks for all the replies!! Read More
Where to buy a kitchen and have it installed?
Hi, I've got a new build flat that's a bit bare and needs a kitchen. Hoping someone on here has been through this before. In places like the UK you could just go down to a B&Q, HomeBase or similar, put together a kitchen with the ... Read More