bmpham
American expat in Vietnam
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American
Speaks English, beginner Vietnamese, beginner Spanish
Registration: 01 July 2018
Looking for a place/people to play basketball in Ho Chi minh
sorry for just now getting back to you, there's usually a wait list to play tbh....add me as a contact and send me your FB Read More
Looking for a place/people to play basketball in Ho Chi minh
there's a group of us that play every wednesday at SSA Stadium Read More
Tips on Shipping a Used Laptop from US to Vietnam? Fedex / UPS / DHL? by bmpham
My parents are trying to ship me a used laptop from the US to me here in Ho Chi Minh. I'm reading mixed reviews about how to go about doing this. Many are saying flat out to not do it as it's too risky. Others are saying to use UPS, but ...
***update Using FedEx, received the laptop just fine! I had to talk to FedEx customer service to confirm a document (pretty much confirming the contents) Extra notes - my dad labeled it as "parts for repair" Not sure if that made a ... Read More
1 year visa / multi-entry - Must travel in/out every 90 days? by bmpham
I have a 1 year, multi entry Visa that I purchased through a 3rd party. I moved to Vietnam back in January 5th. I made a trip to KL around 3/16. Made another trip to Bangkok around 6/16. However, I recalled on my first trip, one of the ...
**Update I went to immigration office today and they pretty much told me I have 2 options: 1.) apply for new visa 2.) go through a travel agency to see if they can give me a stamp extension Gonna see if I can use the same agency that granted me my ... Read More
1 year visa / multi-entry - Must travel in/out every 90 days? by bmpham
I have a 1 year, multi entry Visa that I purchased through a 3rd party. I moved to Vietnam back in January 5th. I made a trip to KL around 3/16. Made another trip to Bangkok around 6/16. However, I recalled on my first trip, one of the ...
You haven't had to leave at all during these 10 years? You just keep getting it extended? Read More
1 year visa / multi-entry - Must travel in/out every 90 days? by bmpham
I have a 1 year, multi entry Visa that I purchased through a 3rd party. I moved to Vietnam back in January 5th. I made a trip to KL around 3/16. Made another trip to Bangkok around 6/16. However, I recalled on my first trip, one of the ...
I suggest, you go to the new Immigration office at 333-335-337 Nguy峄卬 Tr茫i, Ph瓢峄漬g Nguy峄卬 C瓢 Trinh, Q.1, TP.HCM. and talk to the officers in the foreigner's section (counters on the right, as you enter the ... Read More
Tips on Shipping a Used Laptop from US to Vietnam? Fedex / UPS / DHL? by bmpham
My parents are trying to ship me a used laptop from the US to me here in Ho Chi Minh. I'm reading mixed reviews about how to go about doing this. Many are saying flat out to not do it as it's too risky. Others are saying to use UPS, but ...
so parents thinking about shipping via DHL since there were some work complications with my Mom. My Dad asked if I should purchase insurance and declare value of $1k on the laptop. However, I'm not sure if insurance covers if the package is ... Read More
1 year visa / multi-entry - Must travel in/out every 90 days? by bmpham
I have a 1 year, multi entry Visa that I purchased through a 3rd party. I moved to Vietnam back in January 5th. I made a trip to KL around 3/16. Made another trip to Bangkok around 6/16. However, I recalled on my first trip, one of the ...
awesome, thanks, you've been a ton of help! Read More
1 year visa / multi-entry - Must travel in/out every 90 days? by bmpham
I have a 1 year, multi entry Visa that I purchased through a 3rd party. I moved to Vietnam back in January 5th. I made a trip to KL around 3/16. Made another trip to Bangkok around 6/16. However, I recalled on my first trip, one of the ...
Thanks for the tips. The fine is cheap enough that I'd pay, but the additional risk of being banned isn't worth it. Where can I get a 5-year VEC? My friends mentioned that I should find someone that hasn't expertise in filing a 5 year ... Read More
1 year visa / multi-entry - Must travel in/out every 90 days? by bmpham
I have a 1 year, multi entry Visa that I purchased through a 3rd party. I moved to Vietnam back in January 5th. I made a trip to KL around 3/16. Made another trip to Bangkok around 6/16. However, I recalled on my first trip, one of the ...
I exited the country on 6/16 and came back on 6/19. The only reason I'm considering risking it is because I recalled that I came to Vietnam 1/5, but left on 3/16, about 11 days after the 90 day window. (I didn't know about this requirement ... Read More
1 year visa / multi-entry - Must travel in/out every 90 days?
I have a 1 year, multi entry Visa that I purchased through a 3rd party. I moved to Vietnam back in January 5th. I made a trip to KL around 3/16. Made another trip to Bangkok around 6/16. However, I recalled on my first trip, one of the ... Read More
Tips on Shipping a Used Laptop from US to Vietnam? Fedex / UPS / DHL? by bmpham
My parents are trying to ship me a used laptop from the US to me here in Ho Chi Minh. I'm reading mixed reviews about how to go about doing this. Many are saying flat out to not do it as it's too risky. Others are saying to use UPS, but ...
Thanks, probably just gonna use UPS or DHL then and get delivered directly to my door Read More
Tips on Shipping a Used Laptop from US to Vietnam? Fedex / UPS / DHL? by bmpham
My parents are trying to ship me a used laptop from the US to me here in Ho Chi Minh. I'm reading mixed reviews about how to go about doing this. Many are saying flat out to not do it as it's too risky. Others are saying to use UPS, but ...
I totally agree. I get annoyed by so many people automatically assuming the worst about everything that happens here. Then I ask them "has it happened to you?"....then they give me this workaround bs answer. The majority of my ... Read More
Tips on Shipping a Used Laptop from US to Vietnam? Fedex / UPS / DHL?
My parents are trying to ship me a used laptop from the US to me here in Ho Chi Minh. I'm reading mixed reviews about how to go about doing this. Many are saying flat out to not do it as it's too risky. Others are saying to use UPS, but ... Read More