Jefferson Saunders
@jcsaunders
American looking for information about Vietnam
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Speaks English, Vietnamese (some)
Registration: 20 August 2015
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Cost of living in Vietnam in 2024 by Cheryl
Hello everyone, As every year, we invite you to share your experience regarding the cost of living in Vietnam, and if possible, in the specific region or city where you live. This will help members who are planning to relocate in Vietnam. Here ...
@Cheryl The cost of living anywhere depends on your style and what you attract into your life. We live great and eat great. Wife's family home in Saigon cost less than $100usd (annual tax). The house has a 220m2 foot print that lays within 800m2 ... Read More
How much does a wedding cost in Vietnam? by NashCat
Don't know nothing about cost of wedding, but do know I am paying for it. Bottom line, how much does an AVERAGE wedding cost in Vietnam? In Nha Trang in particular. I am hearing about $10,000 - $15000 USD.
@Viloonlooi We more than broke even.Kept it Simple with Italian instrumental back ground music and great food.Fifteen tables.Absolutely NO!! Karaoke nor drunks.Everyone enjoyed dinner and a quiet conversations with old family members and new ... Read More
Marriage in Vietnam by Thanh6161
I’m supposed to get married in Vietnam because they would not let my fiancée into the US. After 2 years. What paperwork do I need to get married in Vietnam, I’m trying to retire there next year.
Check us consulate website for marriage info. We used an agent friend. Very helpful.We also had a quiet wedding. Background instrumental music and No Karaoke!! Family of all ages travel to wedding and bring $$, yet too loud to have a ... Read More
What do "people" do with their valuables? by qnbui
Just curious to know what other people do with their valuables. Not looking to know what you are doing, just what you heard "others" are doing in regards to passports, cash,... Please don't divulge anything that could make you a target.Here in the ...
I thought about buying a cheap smaller ( more theift portable Safe ) ... Fill with rocks and leave visible. Then stash some cash elsewhere and in the bank. Posted camera signs 24/7.  Since I have a large garden ... Read More
DAILY LIFE IN VIETNAM DURING COVID-19 PANDEMIC 2020-2021 by goodolboy
Day 4 self imposed isolation in apartment :- Today the lock down seems to be taking effect Q 12 Tan Thoi Nhat . All big coffee shops, BBQ etc now closed, Some small coffee shops & street eating places still open. Most Supermarkets & street ...
Goodolboy .... cant look forward more than one day at a time, its something I have noticed a lot here not saying always but planning forward even 1 day some seem to find it difficult. If I ask her 2 different questions at the same time that seems ... Read More
New members of the Vietnam forum, introduce yourselves here - 2021 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Vietnam forum? Don't know how to start? This thread is for you ;) We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your expat story if you are already living in the country, or to tell us more on ...
Welcome to the group. Sounds like you guys have a great plan. As for information about the Rach Gia community ... try some additional research on Google Maps, email some civic groups, churches, Temples, look for Facebook people or groups. I'm ... Read More
DAILY LIFE IN VIETNAM DURING COVID-19 PANDEMIC 2020-2021 by goodolboy
Day 4 self imposed isolation in apartment :- Today the lock down seems to be taking effect Q 12 Tan Thoi Nhat . All big coffee shops, BBQ etc now closed, Some small coffee shops & street eating places still open. Most Supermarkets & street ...
What will we do ... for the most part the wife, myself and dog will stay put in our home. We have food, cable, internet, water hose and more. We are near the big Cho Ba Chieu market. If need be. The house actual has 4 walls with windows, 3 ... Read More
Can you live in HCM city with 500-600k asset and never have to work? by Clocky
I'm just tired of life in the US, it's too much with people fighting for everything (I know this is everywhere but in my HCOL it's worst than most places, the pace of life is just too fast). I plan to just bounce to Vietnam in a few ...
Clocky ... do you love it, do you hate it, there it is the way you made it ... Frank Zappa My wife and I are retired. We live within a 8000sqft compound, Saigon. Still a work in progress. We live simple yet eat very healthy, Internet, ... Read More
Official Vietnam Government Coronavirus (COVID-19) Info Site by OceanBeach92107
In Vietnamese language. Use android Chrome browser translation option OR share with Google Translate app to read in English: https://ncov.moh.gov.vn/
Be safe and save others ! ALL VIETNAMESE AND FOREIGN NATIONALS IN VIET NAM SHALL WEAR FACE MASKS AT CROWDED PUBLIC PLACES This tread got me thinking about Expats and the Vaccine. So a friend sent me this article about World Wide US Expats and ... Read More
Can you live in HCM city with 500-600k asset and never have to work? by Clocky
I'm just tired of life in the US, it's too much with people fighting for everything (I know this is everywhere but in my HCOL it's worst than most places, the pace of life is just too fast). I plan to just bounce to Vietnam in a few ...
Greetings, Sent you a contact request. Yes you can .... Contact me and I will tell you how my wife and I are doing on less $500. Plus redoing an old house and garden in SaiGon. We are retired, She is VN and I am USA Caucasian. 5k from downtown ... Read More
New members of the Vietnam forum, introduce yourselves here - 2021 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Vietnam forum? Don't know how to start? This thread is for you ;) We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your expat story if you are already living in the country, or to tell us more on ...
Retired to VN. I got married April 1st 2020. We use an AGENT for most legal needs, documents, Consulate/Embassy appointments, and Jump-Through-the-Hoops, stuff. After marriage I applied and received my 3 year resident Card. Was told by UK friend ... Read More
New members of the Vietnam forum, introduce yourselves here - 2021 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Vietnam forum? Don't know how to start? This thread is for you ;) We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your expat story if you are already living in the country, or to tell us more on ...
greetings, I lived and work in the seattle area, Left about 2016 and now live in Binh Thanh p11. Have and old house and big garden. Hung out in Seattle's Little SaiGon and went to temples. Jefferson Read More
Cataract surgery by Swee Loke
Hi, has anyone on this site done a Cataract surgery here in Vietnam? Which hospital was that done and idea of costs involved? Thanks for any reply..
Greetings, Yes, Dr Ferwerda has his office in Dist 2. I believe his goal is to provide his own place for surgery and laser treatment. You would need to talk to his office about his current practice and fees. Don't recall his exact fees, but ... Read More
Transferring Money to Vietnam by International MD
Hi everyone, In my research I read about the American Express' Bluebird card which allows one to put money on it without a bank account for purchases. Is American Express widely accepted in HCMC (is. grocery stores, shops, restaurants, etc) ...
An American friend has been using PayPal Xoom ... His VN Wife opened an HSBC account. They linked Xoom via Paypal and their USA funds. $3 usd to transfer and about 1.5% exchange rate. Last time, transfer took 8 hours. Hsbc ATMs are free to use, ... Read More
Cataract surgery by Swee Loke
Hi, has anyone on this site done a Cataract surgery here in Vietnam? Which hospital was that done and idea of costs involved? Thanks for any reply..
greetings, I am from the USA been living in VN for a number of years. Couple years ago had a detached retina that needed emergency surgery. (plus, received one new cornea at the same time) Referred by Hai Yen Eye Care phone 02866861396, to ... Read More