@tintinmiami2013
American expat in Vietnam
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102 posts
About me
American
Lives in Ho Chi Minh City
Speaks English, French, Vietnamese
Registration: 24 May 2013
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Real Estate Prices in Vietnam by MikeTVN
Why is real estate so expensive in Vietnam relative to income level. Average monthly income in VN is about 1/25th ($148 vs $3,714) of the US and yet real estate prices are fairly equal to the US when you consider the same amount of land. That makes ...
Why is real estate so expensive in Vietnam relative to income level. Average monthly income in VN is about 1/25th ($148 vs $3,714) of the US and yet real estate prices are fairly equal to the US when you consider the same amount of land. That makes ... Read More
Vietnamese Citizenship by descent advice by lamadoo
Hi guys, Does anyone have experience applying for a dual citizenship as an Australian? Both my parents were born in Vietnam and fled to Australia by boat during the Vietnam War. They do not have their Vietnamese birth certificate as it was ...
i completed the process about 4 years ago. I had to go to bac lieu and apply there for my birth certificate which was pretty straight forward and cost less than $10. They asked around the former neighbors where my parents use to live if they could ... Read More
Vietnamese Citizenship by descent advice by lamadoo
Hi guys, Does anyone have experience applying for a dual citizenship as an Australian? Both my parents were born in Vietnam and fled to Australia by boat during the Vietnam War. They do not have their Vietnamese birth certificate as it was ...
I'm going through the process now and hired a Vietnamese law firm. It will cost approximately 90 million VND. It will take a year to finish. They will take care 100% of the paperwork and headache for you. Message me if you are interested in ... Read More
LGBTQ Community in HCM?
Dear all, Is there a LBGTQ community in Saigon? Where do they hang out? Coffee shops or restaurants? Please advise. Best, Tin Tin Read More
Tennis Fee by tintinmiami2013
All, I'm an avid tennis player and was wondering how much it cost to rent a court in HCMC? In the States, the courts are FREE at many public parks so I'm not used to renting a tennis court. Thanks, Tin Tin
I haven't played for a long time (3years) so Im quite terrible :( Read More
Cafe in HCMC by tintinmiami2013
Hello, I love going to cafe shop around HCMC. If you know of any tasty or unique looking cafe shop, feel free to recommend. Thanks, Tin Tin
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Cafe in HCMC
Hello, I love going to cafe shop around HCMC. If you know of any tasty or unique looking cafe shop, feel free to recommend. Thanks, Tin Tin Read More
Looking for a room Feb 2015
Looking for a room Feb 2015 Need a room - with AC - Private bathroom - Internet WIFI - In HCMC (District 1, 3, 4) - Free to come and go at any hour Price can be negotiated. Rental Contract required. Please email me vt2000@vt.edu if you need a ... Read More
Worth visiting again?
Recently, I read an article that I want to share with you guys. http://saigoneer.com/vietnam-travel/3046-survey-only-6-of-tourists-return-to-vietnam The article basically stated that approximately 6% tourists (Foreigners) return to Vietnam. Why ... Read More
Owning a moped
All, Can a foreigner buy a moped / scooter in Vietnam legally? Are there extra paperwork? Beside my US passport, is there any other paperwork I need? Thanks all. Tin Tin Read More
China Visa
Hi all, As a U.S citizen I need a China Visa in order to enter and tour their country. If I'm living in Saigon (HCMC), where can I go to apply for a China Visa with a U.S passport? Please advise. Thanks. Tin Tin Read More
Background Check
All, Some jobs in Vietnam require a background check from your respective country. Will they accept a US state background check? OR is it better to get a FBI background check? Thanks. Tin Tin Read More
Citibank charges by visothsumtw
I am thinking about how to transfer money from my home country to HCMC with the lowest charges when I came across the Citibank website & their global banking. So I thought maybe I can simply start a Citibank account in my home country & withdraw ...
Charmavietnam - Please feel free to explain where many newbies think that old members have an obligation/duty to answer all questions? Who told you that? Where are you getting this information? If any member have something constructive or helpful ... Read More
Citibank charges by visothsumtw
I am thinking about how to transfer money from my home country to HCMC with the lowest charges when I came across the Citibank website & their global banking. So I thought maybe I can simply start a Citibank account in my home country & withdraw ...
This is the information I got off of Citibank website: Citibank, N.A., Vietnam, Ho Chi Minh City Branch Sun Wah Tower, 115 Nguyen Hue Boulevard, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. Operating Hours: 8:30 AM - 8:00 PM Telephone: (84 8) 3824 ... Read More
Difficulty finding a job
All, When you first arrived to Vietnam, did you have a hard time finding a job? What advice can you give to new arrival? How did you network to obtain your first job? Any tips? Thanks, Tin Tin Read More