SilentnQuiet
Pakistani expat in Vietnam
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Pakistani
Lives in Hanoi, Ha Noi
Registration: 01 October 2012
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Expat Opportunities by StefanR
Hi everyone, after spending some time in Vietnam (nearly 3 month during the last year) I am considering to search for an expat job in Vietnam. Living there would interest me, after spending my whole life in Germany and Great Britain. I hold a MA ...
Hey Stefan, I would strongly suggest you to try connecting with people through LinkedIn. You won't find much through online job search and most recruiters don't speak very good english in my opinion. Will keep you in mind if anything comes ... Read More
IT related job in Hanoi by DjordjeA
Hello expats! I am software engineer (fresh graduate) from Europe and I am looking for a temporary IT job in Hanoi. Some sort of internship where I could contribute by writing a programming code. Any information would be really helpful. Best regards!
Hi, I would appreciate if you can answer a few questions: - How long do you plan to stay in Hanoi? - What programming skills do you have? - Whats your current visa status? Thanks Read More
how to open a bank account in Vietnamese by viktoriach
Help me please somebody can explain how to open a bank account in Vietnamese
HI viktoriach I am not sure if you will be able to open a bank account with 3 months visa. My company helped me with opening a bank account and my experience with Vietnamese Banks were not so good. So i opened up an account with Standard Chartered ... Read More
how to open a bank account in Vietnamese by viktoriach
Help me please somebody can explain how to open a bank account in Vietnamese
Usually they issue you a form which has English as well. I have an Account with Standard Chartered and the service is OK compared to TechCom Bank or Sea Bank. Read More
Expat Opportunities by StefanR
Hi everyone, after spending some time in Vietnam (nearly 3 month during the last year) I am considering to search for an expat job in Vietnam. Living there would interest me, after spending my whole life in Germany and Great Britain. I hold a MA ...
HI Stefan, Are you interested in doing some work as a Program Manager or Senior Project Manager for a IT firm? I will check tomorrow with the HR and see if there is a opening for a PM. As far as i can remember we had a few openings for expats and ... Read More
Interested in Nepal and Nepali culture by nepalilovestory
Hi everyone! I am currently living in Nepal with my Nepali boyfriend and his family. My experiences of Nepal differ somewhat to many expats as I am half living like a local as well. Most of my adventures and experiences I share on my website - ...
OK went to Himaliyan Java which is kinda replacement for Coffee Beans, or Star Bucks... Nice place to hang and relax having some coffee or Java Mocha stuff :) ... They have a branch on Kings way, New Road and one in Thamil... not sure if anymore ... Read More
New members of the Nepal forum, introduce yourself here by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Nepal forum? DonÂ’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 your ...
Hi, I arrived in Nepal just 2 weeks back and trying to adjust at the moment. Life is very different in Kathmandu from any other big city in the world. The weather here is beautiful and i still need to visit the beautiful places people talk about. I ... Read More
Interested in Nepal and Nepali culture by nepalilovestory
Hi everyone! I am currently living in Nepal with my Nepali boyfriend and his family. My experiences of Nepal differ somewhat to many expats as I am half living like a local as well. Most of my adventures and experiences I share on my website - ...
Hi, Nice to know that you have adopted the Nepali culture and custom. I just moved to Kathmandu 2 weeks back and really finding it difficult to adjust here. At times i feel like i have been cut off from civilization and there is nothing much to do ... Read More
Badminton by flowfowsen
Hi Everybody! I moved from Germany to Manila and now i am looking for some guys who like to play Badminton. I am a Casual gamer, played in a club, but it is about 15 years ago. So my skills are not the best anymore ;) Maybe there are some intrested ...
Hi Guys, I have been here in Manila for the last 2 months and was wondering the same. Would love to play both of you and meet up. Read More
Brit moving to Sri Lanka for work - any advice for a good social life? by bobbycoulson
Hi all, I am an old duffer moving to Welisara in January 2013 for 6 months for work. I am looking for advice on developing a social life - what sports clubs - golf and cricket, are there availible and any advice on meeting friends would be ...
Hi Bobby, Most of the social life exists in Colombo, Galle and Kandy. Not so sure what you can have in Welisara. You can find a lot of clubs, sports clubs, pubs, etc in and around the above mentioned cities. If you like traveling then you will ... Read More
Retirement in Sri Lanka by Ex-Pat by Malabar
I love Sri Lanka......I love Kandy. It took my nearly all of my life to get here and I wish I had made the move much earlier.The people are so friendly and helpful and so far I have been in Sri Lanka three years and loving it. Best wishes to all ...
Good to know that you are enjoying Sri Lanka and Wish you all the best for 2013!! Read More
Customs at Sri Lanka BIA Airport by engadnan
Dear Colleagues I would like to inquire that as an expat, are you normally following the 'Green Channel' or 'Red Channel' on the BIA Airport. Secondly, if you are going through the 'Red Channel', you always fill the Customs Declaration Form or not ...
You can go through the Green Channel if you have nothing to declare. The Custom in any case does not put any stamp on your passport. Everything is done by the Immigration on your Passport. Read More
Work visa by francesca915
Good afternoon everybody! Sorry for my english, I'm Italian and I'm a member of the Sri Lankan forum on the italian site version, but nobody can help me. I'm trying to move to Sri Lanka, and probably I will go there to help a local man in the ...
You are most welcome and please do let me know if you need any help on this matter. Read More
Work visa by francesca915
Good afternoon everybody! Sorry for my english, I'm Italian and I'm a member of the Sri Lankan forum on the italian site version, but nobody can help me. I'm trying to move to Sri Lanka, and probably I will go there to help a local man in the ...
Hi Fran, It all depends what sort of company you are going to work for in Sri Lanka. If its a BOI (Board of Investment) registered company, he just needs to file in some papers related to your selection and company details. The BOI is going to ... Read More
New Move/Care for Elderly Father. Cost and Living Questions by PearlIsland
Hello all, I am contemplating the move with my Father(74) and I(42) to Sri Lanka. I have read much but still have questions. What would/should it cost to have someone to live in or on premises to watch out for my Father and prepare at least one ...
Hi Pearl, You can easily find a person to look after your father for around $ 300 to $400 a month with some cooking and other stuff. Usually this is what a qualified nurse or as you say Elderly caretaker in Colombo charges for a month. You can try ... Read More