Teach4fundotcom
American expat in Vietnam
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Registration: 19 April 2016
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Where to get Vietnam Visa Extention in HCMC by 726dbr
Hello, My visa expires at the end of October, I currently have a 3 month multiple entry tourist visa. I am from Canada. I would like to extend it for a minimum of 3 more months. I assume this is possible, Where do I go in HCMC to get this ...
Well I had no luck, as someone said I was unable to extend "Tourist" visa. I found a guide that I am going to follow though Vietnam Border Run - Visa For others with a business visa, just go up the stairs and once you get in there is an ... Read More
Where can I find Tacos/Burritos tortillas in Ho Chi Minh City by Houstonrepresents
Hello, I am looking for a place to buy Tortillas to make Taco and Burrito for an upcoming potluck? anybody have any idea where can I find these? Best Regards,
Annan market in phu my hung I believe has some Read More
to meet new people in Hanoi- going out and partying :) by lucilledouchet
Hello! My name is Lucille, I'm 21 and it's been two weeks since I arrived in Hanoi. I am a student at the National School of Hanoi and French teacher at a high school. I wanted to know if there were places to meet among expatriates. I love ...
You want to be in Saigon if you are into the partying scene. Hanoi is the capital and everything shuts down around 10pm. Read More
Anyone up for a moc bai visa run by Teach4fundotcom
Looking to do a run on July 13. Let me know if anyone here wants to meet up for a run. PM me if you want to get together. Also, does anyone know of a place that does passport photos in district 1 near Nguyen trai?
It's simple diy process but the government officials made it much longer than I wanted to. Be prepared to wait few hours to get things done unless you want to pay for the speedy service. Everyone in moc bai seems to think they are on your ... Read More
How would you rate the quality of life in Danang? by goreme
Compared to your home country or other areas of Vietnam/SE Asia?
Actually Nha Trang is now overrun with Chinese.That isn't new. China owns all of Vietnam from ages ago. After claiming most of the South China Sea, the whole country of Vietnam will be next on their list of claims. Time to brush up on your ... Read More
Looking for partners for our start-up by Minhsang
I and my team are looking for 1 or 2 other partners for our latest project so called start up. To be more specific, we are planning to take part in a student start-up competition of US Embassy: “The Ambassador’s Entrepreneurship ...
There's an organization called 'Score' in the U.S. You should reach out and find a mentor through them. I'm sure you get most out of them than most people on here. Read More
Moving to Ho Chi Minh City - Share your Move! by jesslaser
Hello Everyone, I know this is a pretty open ended question with a lot of directions it can go...but here goes: I am planning on moving from USA to Ho Chi Minh City next year. For those of you that have made this move (or similar) - what do you ...
there are plenty of free vpn service or apps out there. I use hexatech to watch xfinity and do my BOA banking. If you're looking for a place to stay, pm me. Read More
Thoughts on Off Topic Posts by 70 years old
This is a difficult task for a moderator to handle. But, it looks to me like, the moderators actually do a good job in responding to them. 1) Most off topic posts seem to occur when the thread has more or less played out. 2) Off Topic posts can be ...
gone fishing. Read More
Tipping by Guestposter822
I'm just wondering if the Vietnamese tip when they go for their morning coffee ? sometimes I tip sometimes I don't. Usually I do when they come and fill up my iced tea, smile say hello. usually I don't if the waiter sits there looking at ...
a lot of the service staff (in tourist areas) are on very low salaries and rely on tips so if the service is good I tip...I don't see how that is our problem. I mean if the restaurant owner decides to pay their employees pennies then who am I to ... Read More
Living with Vietnamese girlfriend....what problems may I encounter? by divedog49
I am thinking of living with my Vietnamese girlfriend for one year in the Hoi an area . I am American and she is a citizen of Vietnam. Will it be problematic to live together there ? I would appreciate any advice.
It would depend on your neighbors and local police ward. It's hard to say how acceptance they are to you two living together. If your neighborhood isn't new to seeing a westerner roaming the hood then I think it might be ok. You can always ... Read More
Anyone up for a moc bai visa run by Teach4fundotcom
Looking to do a run on July 13. Let me know if anyone here wants to meet up for a run. PM me if you want to get together. Also, does anyone know of a place that does passport photos in district 1 near Nguyen trai?
Just did my Moc Bai visa run today. All in all it took about 7.5 hours and $100 for everything. After about 2 hours wait at the border and in between immigrations of both countries I finally got approved for another 3 months single entry tourist ... Read More
Ludicrous New immigration rule. Can only work for 1 employer with WP! by Thaiger
Im getting so much conflicting information here about this, but basically you can only work at one employer, no matter how few the hours. Ergo, most teachers will have to work illegally, quit Vietnam, all schools wont be able to legally hire anyone ...
This shouldn't be a surprise to anyone working and living in Vietnam. Read More
I am looking for some advice finding a good hairdresser in HCMC. by lornatobin222
:) Hi guys, I am originally from Ireland and have been living in Australia for the past ten years. I moved to HCMC in February and am just in love with it. The only thing I really miss about Sydney (apart from my friends) is my amazing ...
Phu Hanh Salon in district phu nhuan is a great place. You can ask for Hanh. She's great. Read More
Tipping by Guestposter822
I'm just wondering if the Vietnamese tip when they go for their morning coffee ? sometimes I tip sometimes I don't. Usually I do when they come and fill up my iced tea, smile say hello. usually I don't if the waiter sits there looking at ...
Don't need to tip unless you go to a western owned restaurant or coffee shop. It's not customary to tip in Vietnam. Whatever you choose to do is up to you. It's your money and if you feel they deserve a tip then do it. Just don't ... Read More
first time extending/renewing visa by Teach4fundotcom
Has anyone recently renewed their 3-month tourist visa (first time)? I was quoted $135 for a one month single entry. I asked for 3 month but the guy said it was no longer available? I'm skeptical of this. I am thinking about doing it on my own ...
Hi there, I just recently (about 4wks ago) went to the border and renewed my visa. I got a three month business visa which means it will be easier to renew in a couple of months. (You can apparently renew a business visa several times without ... Read More