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VanKhanh Ho

VanKhanh Ho

Serial expat

Vietnamese citizen

Forum posts

263

Contacts

17

About me

Vietnamese

Lives in Ho Chi Minh City

Speaks English

Registration: 04 October 2014

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VanKhanh Ho 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鈥檚 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 ...

VanKhanh Ho

Hey me and my girlfriend are considering moving to Vietnam to teach English. She鈥檚 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 ... Read More

VanKhanh Ho replied to a thread
3 years ago
VanKhanh Ho

An issue to consider before opening a company for visa purpose by VanKhanh Ho

Lately some ex-pats contacted me about the idea of opening a company with 3 billion VND charter capital so that they can apply for an investor's TRC. This is, I think, possible if you have about 100 million VND in your account at this moment. ...

VanKhanh Ho

Yes, so I think you guys should be aware of it. Read More

VanKhanh Ho created a thread
3 years ago

An issue to consider before opening a company for visa purpose

Lately some ex-pats contacted me about the idea of opening a company with 3 billion VND charter capital so that they can apply for an investor's TRC. This is, I think, possible if you have about 100 million VND in your account at this moment. ... Read More

VanKhanh Ho replied to a thread
3 years ago
VanKhanh Ho

Opportunity to Change Lives as a Teacher of English in Vietnam by VanKhanh Ho

I have this idea to build an English center back in my hometown - Nghe An - 1.5 hours flight time away from Saigon. It's a poor beach village, kids study English in school but mostly grammar. So I really want to give them an opportunity to learn ...

VanKhanh Ho

It's a poor beach village,Poor - Who pays? That might be a hole in your plan as it won't be cheap to set up and run, but locals may very well not be able to afford fees ... assuming they're interested in their kids learning English in ... Read More

VanKhanh Ho created a thread
3 years ago

Opportunity to Change Lives as a Teacher of English in Vietnam

I have this idea to build an English center back in my hometown - Nghe An - 1.5 hours flight time away from Saigon. It's a poor beach village, kids study English in school but mostly grammar. So I really want to give them an opportunity to learn ... Read More

VanKhanh Ho replied to a thread
5 years ago
charmavietnam

3 Year TRC (Temporary Residence Card) without work permit by charmavietnam

Temporary Residence Card (TRC) is available now for foreigners who are parents, spouses and children of Vietnamese citizens. Actually I intend to apply for this when my work related TRC ends in this December but should go out of country and stay 2-3 ...

VanKhanh Ho

I am not working for the government, actually I am on the opposite side, I am a lawyer. But most importantly, I am a "reasonable person", which obviously you are not. Read More

VanKhanh Ho replied to a thread
6 years ago
charmavietnam

3 Year TRC (Temporary Residence Card) without work permit by charmavietnam

Temporary Residence Card (TRC) is available now for foreigners who are parents, spouses and children of Vietnamese citizens. Actually I intend to apply for this when my work related TRC ends in this December but should go out of country and stay 2-3 ...

VanKhanh Ho

Snoopcat, I understood your necessity but we cannot change law :D It's simple, minor kids are not entitled to perform anything legally until they are 18 ! So your kid is helpless in this case, according to law! She/he cannot be your ... Read More

VanKhanh Ho replied to a thread
6 years ago
charmavietnam

3 Year TRC (Temporary Residence Card) without work permit by charmavietnam

Temporary Residence Card (TRC) is available now for foreigners who are parents, spouses and children of Vietnamese citizens. Actually I intend to apply for this when my work related TRC ends in this December but should go out of country and stay 2-3 ...

VanKhanh Ho

>>At law, parent of a Vietnamese citizen can get a TRC. That's what I said having read the law >>But in practice, the local immigration may require that such Vietnamese citizen must be 18 or older. That's what they said, ... Read More

VanKhanh Ho replied to a thread
6 years ago
notax2018

Do I need police clearence to set up a company? by notax2018

So I try to figure out what kind of documents I would need to set up a company that is not possible or hard to get in VN , e.g like police clearance. As I live in Thailand so not sure it easy to get it from inside VN from Thai embassy so better I ...

VanKhanh Ho

In short, no Read More

VanKhanh Ho replied to a thread
6 years ago
ergouzian

recommended vietnamese pop music by ergouzian

i find it very helpful to sing along when picking up another language. so far, i've been shazam-ing random vietnamese songs that i heard from the street. i am wondering if you can share some pop songs (popular among karaokes) for me. rap, ...

VanKhanh Ho

Songs that are popular among karaokes: find songs of these singers: M峄 T芒m, H峄 Qu峄硁h H瓢啤ng, B岷眓g Ki峄乽, L峄 Quy锚n ... Read More

VanKhanh Ho replied to a thread
6 years ago
EddieteachesSAT

Information on opening a cafe in Vietnam by EddieteachesSAT

Hi All, I would like to open a cafe with a Vietnamese friend and wanted some information on how to establish such a business. It would be a joint ownership (50/50) between the two of us. I want to know what licenses , work permits, etc that I ...

VanKhanh Ho

Maximum portion of foreign capital depends on what kind of business. For example: coffee shop can be owned by 100% foreign capital, legally speaking. But we do not advise you to do so, provided the hassle of licensing procedure. Maybe having a ... Read More

VanKhanh Ho replied to a thread
6 years ago
bluecheer

Ha Tinh by bluecheer

Hello everybody I'm looking for information on Ha Tinh City. The usual things cost of rent,food,electric. I'm giving some thought as to doing some Teaching there, and if anybody can help with some information that would be gratefully ...

VanKhanh Ho

Ha Tinh is near my hometown. Yes its boring, and may not suitable for foreigners to live there. But I wish foreigners would move there and teach us English. We need you more than you need us. I grew up studying English with teachers who can barely ... Read More

VanKhanh Ho replied to a thread
6 years ago
MikeyPG94

Taxes in Vietnam by MikeyPG94

Hello All I left my job in Vietnam for various reasons and my former employer seems adamant that I owe 20% taxes because I worked under 183 days. From my research, there seems to be some truth to this. But I've been told from other experienced ...

VanKhanh Ho

Hello All I left my job in Vietnam for various reasons and my former employer seems adamant that I owe 20% taxes because I worked under 183 days. From my research, there seems to be some truth to this. But I've been told from other experienced ... Read More

VanKhanh Ho replied to a thread
6 years ago
octanemega

Temp residence card-Needed help and advice by octanemega

I have been working in Vietnam for the past 1.5 years. I was told 2 weeks ago that the company will not be renewing my contract. This also means my temporary residence card will be cancelled. However, to complicate things, I have purchased an ...

VanKhanh Ho

What is the term of your TRC? When is it last day? Read More

VanKhanh Ho replied to a thread
6 years ago
schleger

Visa for Vietnamese girlfriend to visit USA by schleger

Anyone have a suggestion on best way for my girlfriend to secure a tourist type visa to come to US in July? Ive been living in VN for several months teaching. I'm in my 50s and she's in her 40's. I plan on returning to the US soon and ...

VanKhanh Ho

Maybe a service agency would help? If you want I can introduce you to my friend. I see him posting successful US visa applications on facebook everyday. He might be shows off, but you may want to try talking with him first. No harm. Read More