Jeffrey brewster
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Lives in Thà nh Pho Nha Trang, Khánh Hòa
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Registration: 12 June 2017
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Divorcing in Vietnam by Diksha
Hello everyone, Reaching the decision to seek divorce can be hard. Filing the papers as an expat in Vietnam can be as taxing since a good grasp of legislations is needed and the process can prove to be tedious. Where and how do you apply for a ...
It was hard enough getting married, go here go there , do this do that. If getting divorced is anything like getting married just put up with the inconvenience , it’s much easier . Read More
Vietnam. Police state.? by Daneb51
I am retired and considering a move to Vietnam. I am a child of the 60’s. How vigorous are the police? Thanks
The police here are very laid back so long as your not causing a problem . To be honest you don’t see a lot of them , there is not the crime rate that there is back in the UK , that’s for sure . I’m a 50s child ,,, what does ... Read More
U.S. SSA and Veterans Benefits in Vietnam Update by OceanBeach92107
Vietnam has been ADDED by the Social Security Administration to the list of countries with a Direct Deposit agreement with the United States: https://www.ssa.gov/international/countrylist6.htm Plus, the most current information for U.S. Citizens as ...
Vietnamese & Russian joint venture Bank . Read More
WHY DID YOU DECIDE TO LIVE IN VIETNAM? by Internships Vietnam
Hi guys, I’m a newbie here and I’m curious about why many foreigners decide to work and live in Vietnam for a long time. What is so attractive about Vietnam that leads you to make such a decision. I’m eager to hear about your ...
I lived in London all my life , it’s looking more like Islamabad these days . What was once a Beautiful city is no more. The whole country is going that way unfortunately . When I was traveling around Vietnam in 2004 I met a lady who is now ... Read More
Cheapest air fares to Saigon - London? by Thaiger
My friend gave me a web-dress flight buckets or sth that had uber cheap flights if ur flexible. his family was in airlines and he used to get mega-deals. can't find it now. anyhow, whats the latest on flight to blighty? totally flexible on ...
Try some Chinese air lines, if you don’t mind a couple of stops. Such as air China , China Eastern . They are probably the cheapest . Read More
Visa extension at border crossing Vietnam/Laos by Kieronplyons
My 30-day visa runs out in a little over a week and its currently a government shutdown holiday for the next 3 days in Vietnam. Is it possible to go to a border crossing with Laos and extend my visa there? Answers are all pretty vague on this ...
It all depends on where your border crossing is. Read More
Fly fishing equipment by Hein Lombard
Hi, my name is Hein Lombard. Im from Knysna in South Africa. I teach english not to far from Saigon. I need help finding a tackle shop in Saigon where i can buy fly fishing equipment, rod, real etc etc. Or an online store thats reliable.
I’ve never seen any fly fishing in Vietnam. They don’t fish for sport only for survival . Read More
New car market in Vietnam by GuestPoster0147
Hello everyone I am researching the internet about new cars in Vietnam. I am wondering about the high car prices. The cars here are more expensive than in rich countries. :huh: I read that some cars are produced in Vietnam. Maybe these cars are ...
Get yourself a motorbike instead . Read More
Left property in dad’s will. What next? by Angelina67
Sadly my dad died end of last year. He had lived in Hanoi for the past 17 years, married to a local for 15 of those. They were going through a divorce but not completed. They owned property which he seems to have left to me in his recently written ...
Normally the deeds of the property are in the name of the Vietnamese person. It’s only recently that foreigners have been allowed to buy apartments on a 50 year lease, my understanding is they are not permitted to buy a house or land. I would ... Read More
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 ...
I have used a P.O. box at the post . It’s extreamly cheep to rent a box for the year and reliable . I started to use the box because nothing was getting delivered to my home address. I don’t think the postman could be bothered traveling ... Read More
Most economical flights to Vietnam from the U.K.? by johncollins
Hi new to this forum and Vietnam, wanting to travel from the U.K. for a three month trip from mid August for three or more months, can anyone suggest best and cheapest routes and airlines please? Based in the Midlands, although realise that may not ...
Air China £425 , change at Cairo , then on to China for a reful , then on to Saigon . Emirates is my preferred airline , about another £100 extra , Read More