@CHRISLANGTON
English looking for information about Vietnam
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Registration: 27 December 2015
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graphic design/website design
I'm looking for a graphic designer - here in HCMC - who can help me do something in WordPress for a website. Nothing fancy. There are half a dozen people listed on the 'services' section of this website but it is all rather hit and miss. Does ... Read More
Watch battery
I’ve been to a few watch shops but they want to sell a whole new watch. Anyone know of a place (pref. District 1 or 7) that will install a replacement watch battery? Thanks Read More
PRC not TRC by CHRISLANGTON
I'm sure there are several on this forum who've acquired their 3 year TRC, either through work or through marriage. Moreover, there are various brokers and agents who'll help with getting all the right papers in the right order. Does anyone know ...
Yees and No. The PRC rules as described on the Govt. website and as mentioned in the link you attached seem quite straightforward. In actuality, an acquaintance who did manage to obtain one talks of having to produce a Red Book to show investment ... Read More
PRC not TRC by CHRISLANGTON
I'm sure there are several on this forum who've acquired their 3 year TRC, either through work or through marriage. Moreover, there are various brokers and agents who'll help with getting all the right papers in the right order. Does anyone know ...
Aidan. The webpage makes it look relatively straightforward.....https://xuatnhapcanh.gov.vn/en/tin-tuc/procedures-permanent-residence-cards-foreigners-vietnamSo I contacted a law firm that handles immigration matters. They didn't deny its existence ... Read More
PRC not TRC
I'm sure there are several on this forum who've acquired their 3 year TRC, either through work or through marriage. Moreover, there are various brokers and agents who'll help with getting all the right papers in the right order. Does anyone know ... Read More
US Citizen wanting to marry in Vietnam by tracydinh1988
Hi everyone, I am going to Vietnam next year to marry my bf who lives in VN. Questions on the specific paperworks that I need to complete here prior to going.. *Single status statement *Divorce statement should i also get a STATEMENT OF ...
Before getting married in HCMC, I had to provide a copy of my divorce document from the US and a statement (notarized by the Consulate here) affirming my single status. That's it. I know nothing of a "statement of non-impediment" unless you mean ... Read More
Retirement and SSA forms by CHRISLANGTON
This is for anyone receiving US retirement benefit over here. As you know, the SSA write occasionally with a 'proof of life' form called the 7162. However, their correspondence doesn't arrive as it is not sent special delivery. It is easy enough ...
Social Security AdministrationWilkes-Barre Direct Operations CenterAttention: FEQ Analyst # 7162 -Courier Service1150 E. Mountain Dr. Room 341Wilkes Barre, PA 18702-7997Â Â USATel: 1800 772 1213 Read More
Retirement and SSA forms by CHRISLANGTON
This is for anyone receiving US retirement benefit over here. As you know, the SSA write occasionally with a 'proof of life' form called the 7162. However, their correspondence doesn't arrive as it is not sent special delivery. It is easy enough ...
The Manila office just provided a physical address which DHL or FedEx will accept. Let me know if you require. Read More
Retirement and SSA forms
This is for anyone receiving US retirement benefit over here. As you know, the SSA write occasionally with a 'proof of life' form called the 7162. However, their correspondence doesn't arrive as it is not sent special delivery. It is easy enough ... Read More
An alterations tailor by CHRISLANGTON
Ashamed to say, I've put on some girth: to the point that a beloved suit jacket looks scrunched if buttoned. Anyone know of a HCMC tailor who does alterations? Thanks
Great. Thanks to you both. Read More
An alterations tailor
Ashamed to say, I've put on some girth: to the point that a beloved suit jacket looks scrunched if buttoned. Anyone know of a HCMC tailor who does alterations? Thanks Read More
Unprocessed kimchi
Anyone know where to find raw kimchi? I'm looking for the natural, unpasteurized variety that's rich in probiotics. Living in District 7 there are a number of Korean food stores around, but even with Google translate I don't fancy my luck. Lazada ... Read More
Do you have a preferred US Bank & Vietnamese Bank? by Stillwater71
Hello! I will be retiring early from Public School (Educator/Counselor) in a couple of years and plan to move to Vietnam soon after and work as an English Teacher. I would like to set-up a Bank Account here in the US and in Vietnam that is ...
I'd like to put in a word for HSBC. Open a $ account while in the US and channel any funds into it. Later, when you've established yourself in Vietnam.you can open a US dollar account as well as a VND account with them here. Simple Read More
Fencing in Saigon - Starting July 2018 by lihnsanity
Hello, First I have to apologize for cheating the system over here. I'm currently a Viet living overseas in the US and I'm actively practicing fencing (olympic fencing, foil and sabre). I saw an inactive thread on this website in 2016 from ...
Ideas for a Saigon fencing club. I just came across an old posting of yours on this subject. Did you ever proceed? Chris Read More
Spousal TRC. by CHRISLANGTON
My ‘TRC by Marriage’ expires soon. Wife and I have been collecting all the necessary documents. Unfortunately, the Agent that I’ve used previously has shut up shop. Does anyone know someone good? Yes, I can take myself off to ...
Correct. It’s not my first rodeo. Read More