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Perko54

Perko54

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Australian expat in Vietnam

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Australian

Lives in Nha Trang

Speaks A little Thai & Africans currently battling with the Vietnamese language.

Registration: 11 June 2015

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Perko54 replied to a thread
2 years ago
OceanBeach92107

How To Keep The Noise Down In Vietnam? by OceanBeach92107

Man stabbed to death in quarrel over neighbors’ noisy drinking party... tuoitrenews..vn/news/society/20220313/in-vietnam-man-stabbed-to-death-in-quarrel-over-neighbors-noisy-drinking-party

Perko54

@goodolboy What about when their talking on the phone why do they yell at each other? I had a delegation come to tell my wife to stop me from working at mid day during siesta period. Read More

Perko54 replied to a thread
3 years ago
Cuoc song dep

Settle down in Quy Nhon by Cuoc song dep

Hi all, currently stucked abroad but lived for some years in Vietnam. Now looking for infos about Quy Nhon : I was told that foreigners can't live in any area they choose in QN but are parked in condos... Does anyone have infos / can ...

Perko54

My Wife and I built a house in Nha Trang she had to get permission from the police to move about 3 K's from her family home. Could not get the electricity connected until this happened. She sat in the police station most of the first day. After ... Read More

Perko54 replied to a thread
4 years ago
vic50

Flights to Vietnam from Australia by vic50

Does anyone know if any airline is flying into Vietnam Hi Chin Min from Australia and from what airport.

Perko54

My family tickets were cancelled by Viet Airlines from Australia to Vietnam in June. I know know of 2 people who have left the Country. ! Cambodian lady flew from Oz to Cambodia via Ho Chi Minh City with Vietnam Airlines. The other flew to Bali ... Read More

Perko54 replied to a thread
5 years ago
SteinNebraska

Retiring on virtually no money by SteinNebraska

I don't want to comment on any particular thread as I don't want to offend anyone and it is completely their right to do what they want in life. That said, there have been more than a few threads here lately on trying to retire on the bare ...

Perko54

I think in countries like America & Australia when you reach 60 you have used up your usefulness in the capitalist world. With HR & the medicals & function evaluation tests its an easy way to not recruit aging workers. The aging people ... Read More

Perko54 replied to a thread
5 years ago
GuestPoster0020

Vietcombank & best way to get VND into GBP by GuestPoster0020

I have a teaching job in Hanoi, I will start soon. They will pay me every month into Vietcombank in VND. What should I do if I save some money and want to extract it into GBP when / if I go home (UK)? Can I just convert and send it to a UK bank ...

Perko54

On a holiday to Bangkok I had no problem exchanging Viet Dong into Thai Bart at a money exchange booth. Thai bart are welcome everywhere. If its a large amount there are groups that transfer the money between people in different countries sounds ... Read More

Perko54 replied to a thread
6 years ago
too0ky

Sending money out of Vietnam by too0ky

Hey everyone! I am just learning how restrictive the banking regulations in Vietnam is. I lend a friend some cash, and now she is trying to pay me back, but unfortunately, the banks would not allow her to send it overseas (US or Budapest). Does ...

Perko54

Thats why its so popular breaking away from the system Read More

Perko54 replied to a thread
6 years ago
too0ky

Sending money out of Vietnam by too0ky

Hey everyone! I am just learning how restrictive the banking regulations in Vietnam is. I lend a friend some cash, and now she is trying to pay me back, but unfortunately, the banks would not allow her to send it overseas (US or Budapest). Does ...

Perko54

Yes I want to send the money overseas Read More

Perko54 replied to a thread
6 years ago
too0ky

Sending money out of Vietnam by too0ky

Hey everyone! I am just learning how restrictive the banking regulations in Vietnam is. I lend a friend some cash, and now she is trying to pay me back, but unfortunately, the banks would not allow her to send it overseas (US or Budapest). Does ...

Perko54

Its the future like it or hate it Read More

Perko54 replied to a thread
6 years ago
GuestPoster229

Agent For Difficult Visa Case by GuestPoster229

Hello fellow expats, I was hoping you guys can help me out: I have a 30-day tourist visa and want to get a longer visa. So far, I've contacted 5 different agents and all of them told me that it's NOT possible for an IRANIAN passport holder ...

Perko54

If you have been in Australia for 8 years why aren't you a citizen? Read More

Perko54 replied to a thread
6 years ago
too0ky

Sending money out of Vietnam by too0ky

Hey everyone! I am just learning how restrictive the banking regulations in Vietnam is. I lend a friend some cash, and now she is trying to pay me back, but unfortunately, the banks would not allow her to send it overseas (US or Budapest). Does ...

Perko54

Can you advise me on a reputable exchange in Vietnam. I will be selling our house later this year. Read More

Perko54 replied to a thread
6 years ago
Sophie in HCM

foreigner import the used-car for working in Vietnam by Sophie in HCM

I know the gov of vietnam allowed foreigners to import their used-car from their nation as traffic tool when working in vietnam. Anyone have that experience ? Looking forward to your reply.

Perko54

Has any one had a reply I asked for his broker info never replied Read More

Perko54 replied to a thread
6 years ago
Sophie in HCM

foreigner import the used-car for working in Vietnam by Sophie in HCM

I know the gov of vietnam allowed foreigners to import their used-car from their nation as traffic tool when working in vietnam. Anyone have that experience ? Looking forward to your reply.

Perko54

Hi I am interested in your customs broker can you pass on info please Read More

Perko54 replied to a thread
6 years ago
Vette Moto

Does anyone else have complications during the visa check in VN? by Vette Moto

By complications, I mean standing there having the officer either ask many questions and/or have periods of long silence (4-7 minutes) where the officer sits and looks around while holding my passport/visa. Getting through customs is quite similar ...

Perko54

Make sure your exit visa is stamped its a big scam at the moment. If they don't stamp your passport next time you arrive you will be sent to a room where you will be asked to pay a fine of $300 US. Its happened to my sister in law twice they ... Read More

Perko54 replied to a thread
7 years ago
maximus0760

The Postal Service in VN by maximus0760

I think that people here do not get much mail through the post. I have lived with my mother in law for one month and I have never seen a postman. I am waiting for some important correspondence from my bank in Europe. How probable is it that it ...

Perko54

I have had a fair bit to do with mail in Vietnam. When you buy stuff on line it is always opened to determine tax some times stuff goes missing. I have never had a document go missing but sometimes it can take a while to receive. I just had some ... Read More

Perko54 replied to a thread
7 years ago
Dukerider03

Visa black list? by Dukerider03

Ive been told I’m on a visa black list, because of some past issues with a visa I had before. Has anybody heard or know about a visa black list im getting many conflicting information. Been told i need to leave Vietnam and will never be able ...

Perko54

Yea did you ever see the guy who had a Harley used to hang around District 1 near the Crazy Buffalo Bar about 8 years ago. He used to ride around in the bikey gear with a knife on his belt some sort of Eastern European haven't seen him for years ... Read More