tommylacroix
Canadian looking for information about Vietnam
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Speaks english. some french
Registration: 09 February 2018
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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 ...
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
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 ...
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
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 ...
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
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 ...
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
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 ...
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
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 ...
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
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 ...
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
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 ...
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
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
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
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
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
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 ...
That's a great tip, thanks Read More
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 ...
that is my solution right there! thanks! (i should have thought of that myself) Read More
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 ...
i'll buy *coffee* no problem ;) but does the *coffee* price include me getting to keep my books tho? Read More
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 ...
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
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