dlewis516
American expat in Vietnam
Forum posts
22
About me
American
Lives in Ho Chi Minh City
Registration: 21 May 2015
Activity
Personal Income Tax refund
Last year I worked for part-time for 3 different schools and the total tax tax withheld was excessive.. Does anyone have a recommendation for someone who can prepare the proper papers to facilitate the refunding of my overpayment? I was already ... Read More
Personal Injury lawsuit?
I went to a spa/salon for a treatment and suffered burns on my back, which 6 months later, still show tiny scar marks. Is it a thing here in Vietnam where I could sue the place for personal injury/disfigurement? I admit that the 2 scar marks are ... Read More
I need an International Driver Permit
Hello All,I have a valid New York Drivers License and will be renting a car in Italy and Greece in 2 months. I have been living in Vn for the past 9 years and have a TRC. I would like to obtain an IDP (here in Vietnam) before I leave for Europe. I ... Read More
Transfer Money out of Vietnam With Transferwise by Bill2014
Is this possible. I transferred into Vietnamese bank account from UK high street bank very easily bypassing the RIPPOFF bank charges from the UK banks.( They really are lowlife SCUM ) Just wondering if anyone has done it the other way from ...
If I want to transfer around 10,000 USD from my Chase account in New York to my dollar account here in VietcomBank (HCMC). Which service would have the lowest fee for this transfer? Wise, SWIFT, other? Read More
Fastest express delivery from US
Hi all,I need to send a drivers license from Long Island, New York to myself here in HCMC. Can anyone recommend the fastest, easiest service available (UPS, DHL, FedEx, etc?) to get this done? Can I receive within 1 week of sending ... Read More
Vietnamese health insurance coverage
I do not have any medical insurance in Vietnam and thought at the very least I should get the Vietnamese government health insurance. Â I was told that anyone can get it by going to a local post office and signing up. Â That sounds too easy ... Read More
Transferwise by sgndep
Hi guys, A question about transferwise. Is it possible to receive a payment from Europe in euro and then send to my local bank. Or safer to let my Vietnam partner do all the admin and then transfer to her account. She's a Vietnam national. ...
Hi guys, So there is a lot of information here, but I am a bit confused. I want to transfer $20,000 from my New York Chase account to my dollar denominated Vietcombank account here. Is this a straightforward operation with WISE, or should I use ... Read More
mailing credit cards to Vietnam by dlewis516
i have 2 credit cards (receipt has not been confirmed yet) waiting for me in New Jersey. Can anyone recommend the safest way of getting them to me in Saigon without paying excessive shipping, duty, etc. I was told to be wary of ordinary postal ...
thank you one and all - at least now i know what my options are and that there is a reasonable probability of success..! Read More
mailing credit cards to Vietnam
i have 2 credit cards (receipt has not been confirmed yet) waiting for me in New Jersey. Can anyone recommend the safest way of getting them to me in Saigon without paying excessive shipping, duty, etc. I was told to be wary of ordinary postal ... Read More
A RESTAURANT ADVISE PLEASE by Nedd
I have some top level VIP customers, I want to invite them to dinner and looking for a really LUXURY and Very Good Looking Restaurant. But I don't want to waste budget in an EXTREME EXPENSIVE one also. I mean Expensive is okay, just don't ...
At Bui: what I have had there and have thought is excellent: fried spring rolls , honey-glazed chicken, pork riblets. I have had some other dishes there which are "merely" very good. The rooftop is very nice... Read More
A RESTAURANT ADVISE PLEASE by Nedd
I have some top level VIP customers, I want to invite them to dinner and looking for a really LUXURY and Very Good Looking Restaurant. But I don't want to waste budget in an EXTREME EXPENSIVE one also. I mean Expensive is okay, just don't ...
what I have had there and have thought is excellent: fried spring rolls , honey-glazed chicken, pork riblets. I have had some other dishes there which are "merely" very good. Read More
A RESTAURANT ADVISE PLEASE by Nedd
I have some top level VIP customers, I want to invite them to dinner and looking for a really LUXURY and Very Good Looking Restaurant. But I don't want to waste budget in an EXTREME EXPENSIVE one also. I mean Expensive is okay, just don't ...
1. SH Garden - across the street from Rex Hotel - take funky elevator to great rooftop setting, delicious Vn food 2. Quan Bui - delicious, great Vn food, modest portions; eat on rooftop 17A Ngo Van Nam http://quan-bui.com/wp/ ... Read More
Set up English tuition centre by Careena
Hi I'm a foreigner and like to set up the above mentioned center at Tá»± Duc. I have a Vietnamese Friend who doesn't mind to be my business partner. But we have no clues for company registration and procedures includes capital Outlay for ...
Are you looking to be in DANANG? Are you a certified teacher? Read More
I am looking for a professional electrician in HCMC by dlewis516
I just moved into a new apartment in Binh Thanh and I need someone to professionally install some new wall outlets, as well as a couple of ceiling lamps. Does anyone have any leads on a neat professional electrician who works at reasonable rates? ...
Yes/ I was trying to avoid those.... Read More
I am looking for a professional electrician in HCMC by dlewis516
I just moved into a new apartment in Binh Thanh and I need someone to professionally install some new wall outlets, as well as a couple of ceiling lamps. Does anyone have any leads on a neat professional electrician who works at reasonable rates? ...
The lesson being: if it isn't in writing, don't believe it. Read More