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Just for fun: How well do you know Vietnam? by Diksha
Hello everyone, We would like to invite you to take part in a knowledge test based on Vietnam. Find a few questions below: 1. What is the capital city or administrative capital of Vietnam? 2. What currency is used in Vietnam? 3. List the ...
1. What is the capital city or administrative capital of Vietnam? 2. What currency is used in Vietnam? 3. List the national symbols of Vietnam. 4. What are the official languages or the ones used the most on a day-to-day basis? 5. Share with us ... Read More
Motorbike rental in Tay Ho or Old Quarter by Talented Miss C
Please recommend cheap rental for a 2-3 motorbike rental in Tay Ho or Old Quarter and can be extended long term as I will be working in Hanoi. Preferrably 100vnd or lower/daily. Thanks a bunch!
Depends on the type and age of bike you are looking for. If you want a daily rate, you'll end up paying more than you should. Most rental places charge by the month because the 'daily' rental places usually only cater to tourists who ... Read More
Motorbike rental in Tay Ho or Old Quarter by Talented Miss C
Please recommend cheap rental for a 2-3 motorbike rental in Tay Ho or Old Quarter and can be extended long term as I will be working in Hanoi. Preferrably 100vnd or lower/daily. Thanks a bunch!
Any company that doesn't put its prices on its website should always be treated with caution as should any post here making a recommendation without actually stating WHY they recommend them. Seems more like advertising to me. Read More
Buying a new scooter in Hanoi. by Playstyle
I'm planning on staying for awhile and just moved to Hanoi on a year long tourist visa. I want to buy a new Honda PCX or Kymco scooter as a foreigner, what are my options? I have a Vietnamese friend that I can register it in their name but I ...
Indeed. But if you have a falling out with the friend who purchased the bike for you, they are unlikely to sign that document. Read More
Health insurance for VN and Hanoi Private hospitals by GuestPoster49501
Hi there, I am planning to move to Hanoi, flying this week. I currently live in Bangkok but am from the UK. I have had some health issues in the past in the UK and since moving to Hanoi / Vietnam I would like to know: 1. What is the best ...
BUPA - because it covered all my medical expenses and the better hospitals have an agreement with BUPA that means (unlike some other insurers) you do not have to pay anything out of your own pocket and then wait forever and a day to be reimbursed. I ... Read More
Buying a new scooter in Hanoi. by Playstyle
I'm planning on staying for awhile and just moved to Hanoi on a year long tourist visa. I want to buy a new Honda PCX or Kymco scooter as a foreigner, what are my options? I have a Vietnamese friend that I can register it in their name but I ...
The law as it stands right now only allows one person to register one scooter/motorbike and the only exception is for business'. Whether you get caught and what they do about it is a completely different story. A couple of years ago you could ... Read More
Customs Duty Pers. Household - Pandora Box = Car by MartinK-HN
Hi, I am actually surfing around to get a clear picture what could all happen customs duty wise if I ship a container with my personal belongings to Hanoi. Container content would be: Books, books, books - the inherited library from my dad Wood ...
Agree with previous comments. It simply isn't worth the trouble. Import tax can be anything up to 50% of whatever value they want to put on it. Receipts etc mean nothing!! I wouldn't bring books even if I knew I could bring them in without ... Read More
Child renew UK passport from Hanoi by chrisl75
Hi, I have been staying in Hanoi with my 6 year old daughter. Her passport expires in 2 months so I need to renew it. I have some questions I want to clarify to avoid getting it wrong. However, I have tried to contact the passport office here in ...
Try the British Embassy Read More
Health insurance for VN and Hanoi Private hospitals by GuestPoster49501
Hi there, I am planning to move to Hanoi, flying this week. I currently live in Bangkok but am from the UK. I have had some health issues in the past in the UK and since moving to Hanoi / Vietnam I would like to know: 1. What is the best ...
I use BUPA and couldn't really recommend anything else though I know there are a few companies doing health insurance in Vietnam. Just make sure it covers you to be flown outside of VN for treatment if it's needed, including repatriation. Read More
Motorbike rental in Tay Ho or Old Quarter by Talented Miss C
Please recommend cheap rental for a 2-3 motorbike rental in Tay Ho or Old Quarter and can be extended long term as I will be working in Hanoi. Preferrably 100vnd or lower/daily. Thanks a bunch!
Expect to pay a minimum of 800k VND a month for an old semi-automatice. Anything lower will be very dodgy. Typically a newer model fully automatic scooter should be between 1 million and 2 million VND per month depending on the engine size, model, ... Read More
Security deposit for last month's rent? by New and improved
New ownership of delightful building hired terrible management company. Resident staff fired, building front doors and front gate left unlocked and open to the street with no security at all hours, apartments rented on short let sites to party ...
- Will anything happen to me or my belongings during those last two weeks in the building? Most probably yes if they think they are going to do a runner without paying the rent. Most landlords/agents can be flexible when it suits them but this women ... Read More
Residence by ak100
Please can you help me to choose the best area to live in Hanoi. We are retired New Zealanders want near medical, airport and safety . Angus and Elida
If you like to live in a 'bubble' then Ciputra might be fine for you but please note that whilst there are some shops there, they are typically very expensive because of their captive audience, so to speak. Unless you want to keep paying out ... Read More
How to transfer money out of Vietnam? by alisonlannon
I'm an EFL teacher looking to move to Vietnam in October. I'm hoping to save a lot of money in Vietnam and transfer it back to the UK whilst still working in Vietnam. Does anyone know of the best way to do this? I've read that it can ...
I don't think you read the OP properly. The question was about transferring money earned in Vietnam to the UK. No point taking VND out of the country because no one will exchange it for GBP. Read More
Anyone want to accompany me to search for accommodation in Minh Khai by Nancy Cao
A single mom with 3 y.o daughter is looking for flatmate together to search a flat in Skylight Tower at Minh Khai Street ( my sister is living nearby). I'm living in Singapore and will be back in Hanoi in September to stay for 2 years or more. ...
My apologies... Yes you are right, that street address is also in Hanoi. You could also try some of the Facebook groups like 'Hanoi Housing' or 'Hanoi Massive'. Usual advice applies to apartments as well as houses when dealing with ... Read More
How to transfer money out of Vietnam? by alisonlannon
I'm an EFL teacher looking to move to Vietnam in October. I'm hoping to save a lot of money in Vietnam and transfer it back to the UK whilst still working in Vietnam. Does anyone know of the best way to do this? I've read that it can ...
They basically do an online bank transfer on your behalf, through there own account and you can see the process. They should be able to transfer funds to Thailand as well. Read More