Aidan
@Aidan in HCMC
Canadian expat in Vietnam
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3921
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About me
Canadian, In a relationship
Lives in Kiến Giang
Speaks an absolute blue-streak in English. Arabic (haltingly)
Registration: 23 December 2017
Activity
Importing (prescription) drugs for personal use, and.. by It2VN
Could someone advise or point me in the direction of official guidance on whether some items I would like to take with me are permitted or not for importation. I use almost nightly Delorazepam drops for sleep. Also where does ibuprofen stand?Also, ...
Could someone advise or point me in the direction of official guidance on whether some items I would like to take with me are permitted or not for importation. I use almost nightly Delorazepam drops for sleep. Drugs subject to special control in ... Read More
Importing (prescription) drugs for personal use, and.. by It2VN
Could someone advise or point me in the direction of official guidance on whether some items I would like to take with me are permitted or not for importation. I use almost nightly Delorazepam drops for sleep. Also where does ibuprofen stand?Also, ...
Unfortunately the forum search feature no longer makes it easy for me to share the MANY posts where these subjects have been discussed. ...- @OceanBeach92107I've heard that IT will be working on improving members "Activity history" search results. I ... Read More
Mutta marriages by HumBhoolay
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what is mutta marriage? - @Aliza Malik Well, let's see. Read More
What is Momo in Vietnam? by rogergarinmichaud
Hi guys ! Just received a text message from Viettel asking me if I wish to join Momo...In Tibetan the word Momo is a dumpling as in "chogo Momo" which is similar to the "alu samosa" of India = potatoes dumpling.So I am not sure what is this ...
In Tibetan the word Momo is a dumpling as in "chogo Momo" which is similar to the "alu samosa" of India = potatoes dumpling.So I am not sure what is this Vietnamese "Momo"... - @rogergarinmichaudIt is not a VN word.Offered in English on Google Play. Read More
What is Momo in Vietnam? by rogergarinmichaud
Hi guys ! Just received a text message from Viettel asking me if I wish to join Momo...In Tibetan the word Momo is a dumpling as in "chogo Momo" which is similar to the "alu samosa" of India = potatoes dumpling.So I am not sure what is this ...
Hi guys ! Just received a text message from Viettel asking me if I wish to join Momo... In Tibetan the word Momo is a dumpling as in "chogo Momo" which is similar to the "alu samosa" of India = potatoes dumpling. So I am not sure what is this ... Read More
VIETNAMESE FAMILY LAW ACT by Aidan in HCMC
For those unfamiliar with this legislation, here for your perusal are the particulars.Read it well.(This post was prompted by the enquiry of another member on a recent thread)
Returning expat Vietnamese/Viet Kieu will find Article 4 to be of interest.Article 4.Amending and supplementing a number of articles of Decree No. 16/2020/ND-CP dated February 3, 2020 of the Government detailing a number of articles and measures to ... Read More
VIETNAMESE FAMILY LAW ACT by Aidan in HCMC
For those unfamiliar with this legislation, here for your perusal are the particulars.Read it well.(This post was prompted by the enquiry of another member on a recent thread)
@Safepeter Thank you for that, sir!Link here to Decree 07/2025/ND-CP Read More
VIETNAMESE FAMILY LAW ACT by Aidan in HCMC
For those unfamiliar with this legislation, here for your perusal are the particulars.Read it well.(This post was prompted by the enquiry of another member on a recent thread)
@Aidan in HCMC This is the best piece of information for anyone considering marriage, thanks so much. https://vietnamlawenglish.blogspot.com/ … 4.html?m=1 - @MarkinNam Agreed. See post #1, here. Read More
Off Topic Posts - Whats on your mind? by SimCityAT
This thread is for everything Off-topic..........https://www.askideas.com/media/13/Burning-Whats-Up-Gif-Picture.gif
Well, I know it's time to get some new duds to wear. Most of my shorts are dog chewed, t-shirts are cat scratched, and except for 3 pairs of jeans the knees are out of them. And don't get me started on the tattered underwear. My GF says I look like ... Read More
Off Topic Posts - Whats on your mind? by SimCityAT
This thread is for everything Off-topic..........https://www.askideas.com/media/13/Burning-Whats-Up-Gif-Picture.gif
Well, I know it's time to get some new duds to wear. Most of my shorts are dog chewed, t-shirts are cat scratched, and except for 3 pairs of jeans the knees are out of them. And don't get me started on the tattered underwear.My GF says I look like ... Read More
TRC early renewal by Earlyant
My TRC runs out in November and I need to return back to the UK to do some things in August which does not give me much time there if I need to renew in November.I have heard that you can renew at anytime? Is this the case? And, do I need to show ...
Got eight years left on the passport which is a +. - @Earlyant Don't forget to count the pages left in it. Read More
Contact lenses by Jamison123
Hi, I'll be moving to Tuy Hoa in a few weeks. Where in Vietnam can I get contact lenses? I need them for astigmatism (preferably monthly Bausch and Lomb). How does the cost generally compare to the US? My google search hasn't turned up much info. ...
I see on the Bausch and Lomb website that they do not have an official outlet in Vietnam. They do have an outlet just a couple of doors over in Thailand, though.A very popular online shopping site (lazada.vn), similar to Amazon, has a number of B ... Read More
Health insurance by kanyarat kankangkul
Which health insurance covers 81 years old men in Thailand?
@Simonbolton Have you tried our "Services - Insurance" partners?You can use an alias if you wish, and get quotes for various levels of coverage. Read More
Denied Reason: please provide a detailed address in Vietnam by Zain ul Haq
Hello Experts,I am intending to visit Vietnam in late December and applied for visa for my family. I booked a hotel from agoda.com and put the hotel address on visa form. Here's the address I put on visa form as received in the email from Agoda.5B ...
Hello Aidan, Thank you for your response. Yes, I am using a Canadian passport. I have applied for an e-visa from June to the end of August, which was approved for 3 months. Now, I am applying for my second visa. I plan to travel to Vietnam this ... Read More
Death of spouse by MarkinNam
What happens when a Viet wife pass's away, does the husband have to leave or just revert to tourist visa?
What happens when a Viet wife pass's away, does the husband have to leave or just revert to tourist visa? - @MarkinNam See the thread,Upon the passing of an expat's VN spouse...? Read More