It2VN
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Visas To Enter Vietnam by Aidan in HCMC
***(IMPORTANT! Due to current covid measures, check with Vietnam Immigration Authority to confirm current availability and lengths of validity)***List of the Visas types from Vietnamese Immigration ...
Thanks much, Aiden, for the clarifications. Read More
Visas To Enter Vietnam by Aidan in HCMC
***(IMPORTANT! Due to current covid measures, check with Vietnam Immigration Authority to confirm current availability and lengths of validity)***List of the Visas types from Vietnamese Immigration ...
I have a couple of questions about longer stays under a tourist category. I'm thinking of heading to Da Nang to use as a semi-permanent tourist-cum-retirement base. I'm still in the process of researching. Having spent time in Hanoi and Saigon I ... Read More
LETS HAVE A LAUGH BUT NO FILTH by goodolboy
windscreen wipers https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=020InK5E99A
Did you hear about the Amish girl who was excommunicated?Too Mennonite. Read More
Best visa and accommodation for 3mths stay by It2VN
Thinking of returning under tourist status for a longer stay.Ideally I'd be looking for a short term apartment instead of hotel/airbnb type arrangement. I imagine it's possible to find such? Would like to hear input on how to do such if quite ...
Thanks again for the detailed feedback Appreciated. So it seems it would be easiest/best to just get an apartment rental on a site such as airbnb or similar, with some monthly rental discount. The serviced element isn't critical for me but obviously ... Read More
Best visa and accommodation for 3mths stay by It2VN
Thinking of returning under tourist status for a longer stay.Ideally I'd be looking for a short term apartment instead of hotel/airbnb type arrangement. I imagine it's possible to find such? Would like to hear input on how to do such if quite ...
Thanks for the feedback and advice, I'll look into the links and so on. I was thinking of combining a longer stay in S.E Asia with possibly a similar coastal Thailand location and even another country, which would be new to me at this point. Just ... Read More
Best visa and accommodation for 3mths stay by It2VN
Thinking of returning under tourist status for a longer stay.Ideally I'd be looking for a short term apartment instead of hotel/airbnb type arrangement. I imagine it's possible to find such? Would like to hear input on how to do such if quite ...
Was thinking of coastal city maybe Da Nang, or similar for accessibility to beach.. Maybe not Nha Trang as it seems to be full of Russians. Good to have the rental search tips too; though personally speaking I have no contacts in VN Read More
Best visa and accommodation for 3mths stay
Thinking of returning under tourist status for a longer stay.Ideally I'd be looking for a short term apartment instead of hotel/airbnb type arrangement. I imagine it's possible to find such? Would like to hear input on how to do such if quite ... Read More
Real cost of living on the Algarve by Jennywins
Hi all New to this forum and hoping for some guidance! We are currently living and working in Hong Kong but the plan in the next couple of years is to retire to the Algarve. The one thing we can't seem to agree on is what is a sensible budget ...
I could echo the OP's question. I know there are sites offering cost comparisons on such things as a pint of milk or a loaf of bread but I too would be interested to know what the national and local taxes are for rubbish collection etc, and the ... Read More
Portugal Bank Account by Andysuth
Hi, I'm currently based in UK, and looking to move to Portugal ASAP. What is the best way to start a bank account, and transfer money over there? A friend has suggested Estonia eResidency to start an EU based Bank account and Business, but ...
To obtain the NIF as proof of non-Portugal address could a utility bill be used with name etc on? I do all banking online and paper statements I don't have. Read More
Health check for English teachers /HIV test/ by jonmills973
Hi guys, Is HIV test required as a part of health check for those who want to teach English in Vietnam? There are mixed information there and I would be grateful to hear from someone who recently had to do a health check or from knowledgable ...
Hey JonMills No HIV test was done in 2 of the medical checks I did.+1 Read More
Current NIF Requirements for UK Citizens/Brexit by Justojustin
Just wondering if any Brits have obtained a new NIF from the Camera in the last 3 or 4 months? I was hoping to stroll in there in April without too many issues, however being stuck in the UK and unable to travel now until September, any updates or ...
I'm hoping to get a NIF next month or so while we Brits are still in. I wouldn't like to take my chances post 31st December. Sounds like you're already a resident...? Read More
Moving to Vietnam in July by JohnfromCanaf01
I moving to Vietnam in July from Canada. .do I need to only buy a one way plane ticket?
Sorry the grammmar was cut and paste. Even though evisas have been approved for 80 countries they don't say that they will start issuing them on July 1, just that they are approved.Ooh they are a tease, aren't they? I was referring to ... Read More
Moving to Vietnam in July by JohnfromCanaf01
I moving to Vietnam in July from Canada. .do I need to only buy a one way plane ticket?
I've never, ever heard mention of a second 14 day quarantine, home or otherwise. I think July 1 is very optimistic for "non key" visitors. Also, Italy is specifically banned at this time. To staunch the spread of COVID-19, Vietnam ... Read More
Moving to Vietnam in July by JohnfromCanaf01
I moving to Vietnam in July from Canada. .do I need to only buy a one way plane ticket?
I spoke this morning to my future employer in VN, Advised that it's likely people entering after July 1st will have to be quarantined for 14 days (either in a Government establishment - military base hospital or similar? or a hotel at their own ... 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/
Here's an interview with the head of the Oxford Uni Clinical Research Unit in HCMC. Informative. Apologies if posted already somewhere ... Read More