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ONE WAY TICKET by philcon
Hi I am planning to fly into Vietnam from Australia in January 2015 I am hoping to stay for an extended period, I am not sure how long. Question: Can i fly in with a three month visa on a one way ticket? Thanks for any reply
Is res card same as work permit? Read More
English Teaching Job Prospects by quynh27
Hi everyone. I was planning to move to Ho Chi Minh City between mid/end of September 2014. I'm a native English speaker, born and raised in the U.S, but with Vietnamese heritage. By the time I move, I would've completed an online TESOL ...
Wow really helpful Colin thanks Read More
English Teaching Job Prospects by quynh27
Hi everyone. I was planning to move to Ho Chi Minh City between mid/end of September 2014. I'm a native English speaker, born and raised in the U.S, but with Vietnamese heritage. By the time I move, I would've completed an online TESOL ...
Heard it in your last thread, same words no more info?! just repeating same advice Read More
English Teaching Job Prospects by quynh27
Hi everyone. I was planning to move to Ho Chi Minh City between mid/end of September 2014. I'm a native English speaker, born and raised in the U.S, but with Vietnamese heritage. By the time I move, I would've completed an online TESOL ...
This thread is about someone settling into Ho Chi Minh and gaining teaching work - it turns into a debate when you have expats all voicing off much some not too friendly if I may add on their personal experiences - everyone has their own needs and ... Read More
English Teaching Job Prospects by quynh27
Hi everyone. I was planning to move to Ho Chi Minh City between mid/end of September 2014. I'm a native English speaker, born and raised in the U.S, but with Vietnamese heritage. By the time I move, I would've completed an online TESOL ...
The best advice I can give you is this, there is a section devoted to the visa issues in Viet Nam on this forum. Have a look at that, the only problem is that the government changes the laws like you change your clothes. The only long term situation ... Read More
English Teaching Job Prospects by quynh27
Hi everyone. I was planning to move to Ho Chi Minh City between mid/end of September 2014. I'm a native English speaker, born and raised in the U.S, but with Vietnamese heritage. By the time I move, I would've completed an online TESOL ...
I have given advice to people who have just moved here, they have rolled their eyes when I stated some things to them about life here. About 12 months later they have actually acknowledge what I told them and apologised for thinking that I was ... Read More
English Teaching Job Prospects by quynh27
Hi everyone. I was planning to move to Ho Chi Minh City between mid/end of September 2014. I'm a native English speaker, born and raised in the U.S, but with Vietnamese heritage. By the time I move, I would've completed an online TESOL ...
You mention about earning more than the locals, this will come into play when you have to pay more for rent,living costs and the dreaded visas.Until you get to know prices here you will be charged anything they feel they can get away with, so the ... Read More
English Teaching Job Prospects by quynh27
Hi everyone. I was planning to move to Ho Chi Minh City between mid/end of September 2014. I'm a native English speaker, born and raised in the U.S, but with Vietnamese heritage. By the time I move, I would've completed an online TESOL ...
I'm in Ho Chi Minh city from the 1st Jan staying for a couple weeks to learn the Vietnamese language but had a rethink on working in the city (I seem to have moral issues about earning 10 times the wage of local average person) , a contact is ... Read More
English Teaching Job Prospects by quynh27
Hi everyone. I was planning to move to Ho Chi Minh City between mid/end of September 2014. I'm a native English speaker, born and raised in the U.S, but with Vietnamese heritage. By the time I move, I would've completed an online TESOL ...
Thats great news you are settled and everything went smooth :D. Thats great you are tutoring too! SOunds like a perfect start for you :) I'm in Ho Chi Minh city from the 1st Jan staying for a couple weeks to learn the Vietnamese language but ... Read More
English Teaching Job Prospects by quynh27
Hi everyone. I was planning to move to Ho Chi Minh City between mid/end of September 2014. I'm a native English speaker, born and raised in the U.S, but with Vietnamese heritage. By the time I move, I would've completed an online TESOL ...
HI quynh27 - I was wondering how you got on with a teaching post in Vietnam. I am in a similar boat (qualified with experience), however want more to find to help the poor working with support groups so ESL would be a fall back or support income in ... Read More
ONE WAY TICKET by philcon
Hi I am planning to fly into Vietnam from Australia in January 2015 I am hoping to stay for an extended period, I am not sure how long. Question: Can i fly in with a three month visa on a one way ticket? Thanks for any reply
Yes I think you are right Colin a lesson for all who read this blog :/ thanks for your help though I will take yours and Anthony's advice :top: This thread has become useful for newcomers with long term plans entering a country with ... Read More
ONE WAY TICKET by philcon
Hi I am planning to fly into Vietnam from Australia in January 2015 I am hoping to stay for an extended period, I am not sure how long. Question: Can i fly in with a three month visa on a one way ticket? Thanks for any reply
To be honest I think you're making this a bigger issue than it is. Just get a tourist visa,then come here and do some enquiries on the ground,find a suitable job then apply for the work permit.I hope it is as simple as that - just don't ... Read More
ONE WAY TICKET by philcon
Hi I am planning to fly into Vietnam from Australia in January 2015 I am hoping to stay for an extended period, I am not sure how long. Question: Can i fly in with a three month visa on a one way ticket? Thanks for any reply
Indeed thanks for clarifying - though doesn't align with what I was told ... repeating what the vietnamese embassy official told me on the phone.. - "Business visa okay to stay in country first while obtaining work/permit - ... Read More
ONE WAY TICKET by philcon
Hi I am planning to fly into Vietnam from Australia in January 2015 I am hoping to stay for an extended period, I am not sure how long. Question: Can i fly in with a three month visa on a one way ticket? Thanks for any reply
Cheers ....Good info and topical given the dates of theses new rulings - very useful references in the last post Anthony and important info for all reading this blog - I have been told by embassy in London that if I acquire Business visa then it ... Read More
ONE WAY TICKET by philcon
Hi I am planning to fly into Vietnam from Australia in January 2015 I am hoping to stay for an extended period, I am not sure how long. Question: Can i fly in with a three month visa on a one way ticket? Thanks for any reply
Thanks Anthony all very useful to know and helpful too - Iv'e already checked your website out (very nice may I add) thanks ill contact you soon as I arrive in DaNang. Staying on topic, I have been reading ... Read More