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cossmo

@cossmo

Serial expat

Australian looking for information about Vietnam

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Australian

Lives in Sydney

Registration: 25 April 2015

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cossmo replied to a thread
2 years ago
Loganic

Urine test for new employment in Vietnam by Loganic

I've recently arrived in Ho Chi Minh City, after being offered employment as an ESL Instructor at a language institution. In order to complete the required work documents, I must have a health check-up, in which a urine test will be administered ...

cossmo

@cossmo Yes it does, They caught me.... atleast in 2022 it does -@WishIwasViet005which hospital? Read More

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2 years ago
gobot

Does your Vietnamese wife do this? by gobot

Since I have only had one Vietnamese wife, I often attribute her unusual behavior to ALL Vietnamese. Help me out guys, and Vietnamese who are lurking here too. Is this normal? Is it just her? Got other examples?1. "The man enters ...

cossmo

Since I have only had one Vietnamese wife, I often attribute her unusual behavior to ALL Vietnamese. Help me out guys, and Vietnamese who are lurking here too. Is this normal? Is it just her? Got other examples?1. "The man enters ... Read More

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2 years ago
ruzuba1500

Sending personal belongings from Vietnam by ruzuba1500

Hello everybody,sorry if i started the subject that already exist, but I couldnt find the right information on few first pages.I moved to Vietnam  from China where i lived and worked 6 years. I brought with me some items that i dont need, such ...

cossmo

Hey mate. Shipping anything to Vietnam through regular post and international couriers is a mistake. Either they cost an arm and a leg or they follow strict import rules. You should look for private forwarders that operate in most countries. They ... Read More

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3 years ago
Loganic

Urine test for new employment in Vietnam by Loganic

I've recently arrived in Ho Chi Minh City, after being offered employment as an ESL Instructor at a language institution. In order to complete the required work documents, I must have a health check-up, in which a urine test will be administered ...

cossmo

I've recently arrived in Ho Chi Minh City, after being offered employment as an ESL Instructor at a language institution. In order to complete the required work documents, I must have a health check-up, in which a urine test will be administered ... Read More

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3 years ago
beaverbrisvegas

Exciting opportunity in HCMC. by beaverbrisvegas

Hi everyone. I’m an Australian currently living in Brisbane Australia with my British wife and 11 year old daughter (dual Australian British citizenship) and Labrador. I have received a very exciting offer in HCMC which includes private ...

cossmo

Hi everyone. I’m an Australian currently living in Brisbane Australia with my British wife and 11 year old daughter (dual Australian British citizenship) and Labrador. I have received a very exciting offer in HCMC which includes private ... Read More

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3 years ago
lastronin

Viet national needs birth certificate by lastronin

I was born in Rach Gia, VN. Am in the USA and am a US Citizen. Need US passport to travel to Vietnam but need Vietnamese birth certificate first. I have an extract from the birth registrar translated by the International Red Cross and notarized by ...

cossmo

Also, in order to get a visa exemption from the Vietnamese govt, the birth certificate is something they want to see. If I don't have that, it is a really complex process of trying to retro-pat (permanently relocate back to Vietnam). I can ... Read More

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5 years ago
snoorks

CCTV Camera by snoorks

Hi I would like to install a CCTV camera outside my apartment. May I know any places in HCM that I can buy them? Also what are the price range? Thank you

cossmo

https://goo.gl/maps/4zz3cA8pfcJAL1tP6 just outside near the near the TV station. Read More

cossmo replied to a thread
6 years ago
MathewP

Tailor made shirts (men) by MathewP

Hi everyone, Any recommandation of tailors for shirts for men in HCMC? Style: Professional, to work mostly. I am expecting good quality, especially the fabric and the cut style. I mean, quality has to be better than in normal stores otherwise ...

cossmo

Can try these guys, they do weddings: adamstorevn.com/ themaydo/ Read More

cossmo replied to a thread
6 years ago
goldenbrown

Import tax by goldenbrown

Hi all, I'm after some advice I'm going to order a new labtop from either dell or hp it will be delivered from america,I don't no if their will be any import tax with it being a single item,i don't want to order and pay for it then ...

cossmo

for asking someone to carry it for you. you can use an app called grabr or xtaypro. Read More

cossmo replied to a thread
6 years ago
Murrydog

Healthcheck by Murrydog

Does anyone know what tests are done in order to get your health check to teach?

cossmo

most hospital will do it for you. you can try private hospital An Sinh https://goo.gl/maps/ffdoTZvCfYu cost around 1 million. in terms of specific hiv test, I'm not too sure. Read More

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6 years ago
Checker

Do you enjoy playing tennis? Me 2! by Checker

I'm looking for somebody who like to play tennis in Saigon. I'm an average player since I learned it a few month ago. I'm living in D2 and I have free time in afternoons. Let me know if you like to play. Cheers!

cossmo

Hi, I am available to hit the ball on sunday, anytime, anywhere. I am in D7. My level is about 4.5. Cheers FredThere are regulars on Saturday morning in D7. PM me if you're interested. Read More

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6 years ago
jdweathers

Techno scene Ho Chi Minh/Hanoi ?? by jdweathers

Hello everyone, first post on this site! I'm wondering what the club scene is like in Vietnam for electronic music in general? From what I've seen and heard it's fairly edm/pop-ish trance based tunes which I can't say I'm too ...

cossmo

Hey. I have a few friends that plays minimal tech.. house.. etc.. scene in HCM and also club owners who cater for lots of expat/holiday goers.. not EDM/vinhouse stuff. PM me and I'll hook you up. Read More

cossmo replied to a thread
6 years ago
OceanBeach92107

Inflation in Vietnam: Your experience by OceanBeach92107

Since you have been CURRENTLY living in Vietnam, what has been your PERSONAL experience with inflation? Does your lodging cost more for the same location? How about food (groceries for home) and dining out? Transport costs, including fuel and ...

cossmo

Inflation usually occurs after Tet holiday. People tend to justify price increases during this this time. Read More

cossmo replied to a thread
6 years ago
Kalangadoo

Fitbit in HCMC by Kalangadoo

Dear Expat community, can anyone advise where I can buy a Fitbit in the city please? Thank you.

cossmo

http://viendongshop.vn/ There store front is near the market here: https://goo.gl/maps/3YNAC8N43KL2 Read More

cossmo replied to a thread
6 years ago
Canadian Fob

apartment rent question by Canadian Fob

Your input is greatly appreciated. We rent an apartment building in D2 for 6 months. We have been here only 3 months so far. In March we got our water bill and it was 11 m3 for my wife and I with 2 kids (7 years old and 2 months old). Seem high ...

cossmo

How much are you paying? Read More