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tommylacroix

tommylacroix

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Canadian looking for information about Vietnam

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18 posts

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Canadian

Speaks english. some french

Registration: 09 February 2018

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tommylacroix replied to a thread
3 years ago
BenMEvans

Would my African American girlfriend be able to get a teaching job? by BenMEvans

Hey me and my girlfriend are considering moving to Vietnam to teach English. She’s African American and I was wondering if she could get a teaching job or if it would be harder? I have tried to look it up but have found very little info on the ...

tommylacroix

some employers will furnish you with bogus papers. depends on how high demand is. as i understand, covid hurt the english school industry pretty hard. another problem with getting work through bogus paperwork is your employer can then manipulate ... Read More

tommylacroix replied to a thread
4 years ago
OceanBeach92107

Visa Extension or Visa "Renewal"? by OceanBeach92107

I'm not a visa expert, but I thought perhaps we could have a conversation about the difference between getting a visa extension vs a brand new visa. *As I understand it* (apologies if it's a ramble) Recent restrictions on exiting and ...

tommylacroix

here is something i want to discuss regarding "3 month visa extensions" i heard on facebook from a user in a thread that the "3 month visa extension" for tourist visa holders is to be cancelled outright in July. the guy had no ... Read More

tommylacroix replied to a thread
4 years ago
OceanBeach92107

Visa Extension or Visa "Renewal"? by OceanBeach92107

I'm not a visa expert, but I thought perhaps we could have a conversation about the difference between getting a visa extension vs a brand new visa. *As I understand it* (apologies if it's a ramble) Recent restrictions on exiting and ...

tommylacroix

here is something i want to discuss regarding "3 month visa extensions" i heard on facebook from a user in a thread that the "3 month visa extension" for tourist visa holders is to be cancelled outright in July. the guy had no ... Read More

tommylacroix replied to a thread
4 years ago
OceanBeach92107

Visa Extension or Visa "Renewal"? by OceanBeach92107

I'm not a visa expert, but I thought perhaps we could have a conversation about the difference between getting a visa extension vs a brand new visa. *As I understand it* (apologies if it's a ramble) Recent restrictions on exiting and ...

tommylacroix

USD. I've heard of people getting it cheaper, as low as 250$ but the average seems to be 100$ per month. thats through an agent. the purpose of the agent is to act as your "sponsor" and provide letter to immigration stating as such. ... Read More

tommylacroix replied to a thread
4 years ago
OceanBeach92107

Visa Extension or Visa "Renewal"? by OceanBeach92107

I'm not a visa expert, but I thought perhaps we could have a conversation about the difference between getting a visa extension vs a brand new visa. *As I understand it* (apologies if it's a ramble) Recent restrictions on exiting and ...

tommylacroix

around $300 seems to be the norm these days. I just got a 3 month extension... paid a little more because there was a complication of the visa expiring two days before the grace period but I got it anyway. I really don't mind... I mean, if I ... Read More

tommylacroix replied to a thread
4 years ago
Loïc

COVID-19 and expatriation in Vietnam by Loïc

Hello everybody, The COVID-19 crisis inevitably impacts Vietnam, between closed airports or periods of containment in some cities or even the entire country . We would like to hear from you during this unusual period, to find out what the ...

tommylacroix

I was planning on returning to Canada in June just bc I have many loose ends there which I wanted to deal with.. visit a few months then return... first snag was govt announcement that 3 month tourist visas are no more... that would impact me ... Read More

tommylacroix replied to a thread
4 years ago
Loïc

COVID-19 and expatriation in Vietnam by Loïc

Hello everybody, The COVID-19 crisis inevitably impacts Vietnam, between closed airports or periods of containment in some cities or even the entire country . We would like to hear from you during this unusual period, to find out what the ...

tommylacroix

you should check out the coffee coconut smoothie. it's Cafe Cong's special drink, hard to find done properly elsewhere (but a very few places manage) anyway it's a ca phe sua da with a big dollop of frozen shaved coconut in it. not ... Read More

tommylacroix replied to a thread
6 years ago
zeubie

1 year/6 month business visa suspended by zeubie

Hi there, I searched the forum and could not find an answer to my question. I am planning to come to Vietnam in November and would like to obtain a 1 year business visa for non-USA citizens (I am Canadian). I have spoken to 2 different online ...

tommylacroix

Hi there, I searched the forum and could not find an answer to my question. I am planning to come to Vietnam in November and would like to obtain a 1 year business visa for non-USA citizens (I am Canadian). I have spoken to 2 different online ... Read More

tommylacroix replied to a thread
6 years ago
jeannieb

retirement visa for cambodia changes by jeannieb

I have been told that the retirement visa has now changed .......proof of retirement needed ? and suggestions of a good place to go in siem reap to get a visa thanks jeannie

tommylacroix

dont worry, i'm not "cross" quite the opposite, friend you are very helpful and thank you very much for your response. in writing out that giant post i sort of began to figure that i probably am eligible for the under 55 retirement ... Read More

tommylacroix replied to a thread
6 years ago
jeannieb

retirement visa for cambodia changes by jeannieb

I have been told that the retirement visa has now changed .......proof of retirement needed ? and suggestions of a good place to go in siem reap to get a visa thanks jeannie

tommylacroix

here is my situation; I am a Canadian Citizen age 53 who wishes to retire in Cambodia. I would like to do this as soon as possible. the difficult part is; i am not retired. I have nothing to retire from. I have been an artist my entire life. when i ... Read More

tommylacroix replied to a thread
6 years ago
tommylacroix

Bringing Books Into Vietnam by tommylacroix

hi people i am moving to hanoi in march so i can live cheap and get this book ive been working on finished. (plus enjoy vietnam in process) i have some research materials, about 20 books i want to bring with me. now i understand the censorship that ...

tommylacroix

That's a great tip, thanks Read More

tommylacroix replied to a thread
6 years ago
Julien

New members of the Vietnam forum, introduce yourselves here - 2018 by Julien

Hi all, Newbie on the Vietnam forum? Don’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 ...

tommylacroix

that is my solution right there! thanks! (i should have thought of that myself) Read More

tommylacroix replied to a thread
6 years ago
Julien

New members of the Vietnam forum, introduce yourselves here - 2018 by Julien

Hi all, Newbie on the Vietnam forum? Don’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 ...

tommylacroix

i'll buy *coffee* no problem ;) but does the *coffee* price include me getting to keep my books tho? Read More

tommylacroix replied to a thread
6 years ago
Julien

New members of the Vietnam forum, introduce yourselves here - 2018 by Julien

Hi all, Newbie on the Vietnam forum? Don’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 ...

tommylacroix

Oh I have no doubt they will be inspected I'm just not so sure that the customs officer, a communist military police, will understand what the books are about. He might just see the word "drugs" or "youth in revolt" or see ... Read More

tommylacroix created a thread
6 years ago

Bringing Books Into Vietnam

hi people i am moving to hanoi in march so i can live cheap and get this book ive been working on finished. (plus enjoy vietnam in process) i have some research materials, about 20 books i want to bring with me. now i understand the censorship that ... Read More