KKK36
Australian looking for information about Vietnam
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Registration: 27 May 2024
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TRC and customs on returning to Vietnam
HIOn the way back tonight and re-entering on a TRC for the first time.Do you still just get in the horrible long queue with all the other tourists or does a TRC allow entry through other queues?ThanksK Read More
Schools in Vietnam for 草榴社区s by Nuket.Ma
Hi there!My family (two adults and two teenagers, 16 and 13 years old) is considering moving to Vietnam, and we're trying to gather some information about how schools work there for expat families.From what we've gathered, it seems like most expats ...
...and as a former teacher, I would add that the old adage, "the squeaky wheel gets the oil" is just as true in a classroom. Be a parent who engages with the kids teachers and your children will get the best that classroom has to offer. Read More
Schools in Vietnam for 草榴社区s by Nuket.Ma
Hi there!My family (two adults and two teenagers, 16 and 13 years old) is considering moving to Vietnam, and we're trying to gather some information about how schools work there for expat families.From what we've gathered, it seems like most expats ...
HiI'm an Aussie married to a special Vietnamese woman. She has two children 8 and 11 yrs old. The 8 year old is in a Vietnamese school, a better one, and the fees are a few million Dong per month. The 11 year old is in another Vietnamese school ... Read More
Vietnam Will Allow Starlink Internet For 600,000 Subscribers by OceanBeach92107
Huge!https://www.reuters.com/technology/space/vietnam-issues-decision-allow-spacexs-starlink-satellite-internet-service-2025-03-26/
https://www.investing.com/news/economic-indicators/spacex-eyes-starlink-hub-with-multiple-ground-stations-in-vietnam-sources-say-3959210 Read More
Vietnam Will Allow Starlink Internet For 600,000 Subscribers by OceanBeach92107
Huge!https://www.reuters.com/technology/space/vietnam-issues-decision-allow-spacexs-starlink-satellite-internet-service-2025-03-26/
@aremuabisoye my internet is not always good. Read More
Skype is going to "retire." by Dannyroc3
Skype has a banner announcing they will retire in a month or so.Skype has been my go-to for making calls from any wifi when traveling with just a few dollars on the account.So now I need to find a similar service Where I can put $10 in the account ...
whatsapp or Signal are free but other party needs to be on the platform Read More
Vietnamese Driving Licence Application by mmain
To obtain a Vietnamese driving licence, I understand I need a certified copy of my UK driving licence plus a translation. As my driving licence is a card listing UK vehicle categories, does anyone have a worked example of what they have submitted ...
@OceanBeach92107I used an agent but moved straight from an E-visa to a 3 year TRC in HCMC late 2024. (Post marriage) The agent claimed it was a common task for them. Cost us about US$500 including government fees. Read More
SIM cards for non-residents? by It2VN
For previous visits of up to 15 days I've just got a form of tourist (physical) SIM card. I'm curious about what longer term visitors' solutions are if they're not officially resident and so can't obtain a regular contract. Do they resort to ...
you can still do a monthly prepaid I use Vietel 135k dong for 5g and 5gig a data Read More
UK State Pension by tonykeys2003
I am moving to Vietnam next month and obviously I cannot open a Vietnamese bank account until I am married to my Vietnamese fiance. Until that time, is the way that my UK state pension can be paid to Vietnam? I know they will be able to pay it into ...
Another option is to open a wise account or similar. Use your British account to transfer funds into WISE online and then do currency conversions once in WISE. You can use the WISE card as a credit card when required. I do something similar for my ... Read More
Severe Traffic Police Crackdown? by expat97
Is anyone aware of/heard of a massive traffic police crack-down?My wife reports that the traffic police all over Vietnam have started about 1 week or so ago totally MASSIVE crack-down with huge fines.Fines for almost everything (i can only ope that ...
"more orderly streets..." , they are now large parking lots at peak periods. :) Read More
Severe Traffic Police Crackdown? by expat97
Is anyone aware of/heard of a massive traffic police crack-down?My wife reports that the traffic police all over Vietnam have started about 1 week or so ago totally MASSIVE crack-down with huge fines.Fines for almost everything (i can only ope that ...
Stopping people turning right on red is a serious mistake.聽 In many more developed countries they allow this (though emphasis on giving way to any traffic that has a green light).聽 The consequence seems to be massive traffic jams in ... Read More
Money transfer from Australia by MarkinNam
Hi, I'm taking the plunge ( many will say, what stopped me ) so now I'm looking into banks which are easy to deal with, ANZ and NAB have branches in Sai Gon so tomorrow I'll be going to ask a lot of questions.I've given up trying to give things way ...
@MarkinNam It's often not the fees but the exchange rate a bank charges that kill you.All my business banking in Oz is with NAB and I wouldn't dream of using them for currency exchange (assuming that was what u were chasing). Read More
Money transfer from Australia by MarkinNam
Hi, I'm taking the plunge ( many will say, what stopped me ) so now I'm looking into banks which are easy to deal with, ANZ and NAB have branches in Sai Gon so tomorrow I'll be going to ask a lot of questions.I've given up trying to give things way ...
@expat97 WISE dont give cash delivered to your door. They give you a multi currency debit card but their fees and exchange rates are modestly better than Hai Ha. You cam also load up the VN sub account when exchange rates are favourable etc. Read More
Joint Bank accounts: VN and 草榴社区. Which bank? by KKK36
HiTried to open a joint account at ACB today. I am an Aussie with a shiny new 3 year TRC and a beautiful VN wife who is shinier than me :) I was told not possible unless both parties VN nationals.One day, we hope to get her a partner VISA for my ...
What I have found out is that law changes over a year ago preclude joint accounts between VN and foreigners regardless of marital status or any other criteria. Tried a number of banks including those suggested and HSBC. Read More
Money transfer from Australia by MarkinNam
Hi, I'm taking the plunge ( many will say, what stopped me ) so now I'm looking into banks which are easy to deal with, ANZ and NAB have branches in Sai Gon so tomorrow I'll be going to ask a lot of questions.I've given up trying to give things way ...
Apply for a WISE card before you leave Oz. Send me a private message if you want a referral. I have found it indispensable.Kal Read More