honem
Australian expat in Vietnam
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A NZ retiree living in Australia and hoping to relocate to Vietnam by todd50lyn
Hi..I am new to this..a retiree..and planning to move to the Danang area..was hoping someone would have suggestions on some nice rental places..not far from the water...if not in a area not too busyHope to hear from someone CheersLyn
The An Thuong area of Danang is very popular with expats and digital nomads. There are lots of restaurants and cafes. My suggestion: before you arrive, watch Social Samy on YouTube. He has reviewed a lot of hotels and apartments in the area and this ... Read More
Latest news on visas by GuestPoster327
TourismNewsWednesday, March 15, 2023, 14:20 (GMT+7)Prime Minister: Will increase the number of visa-free countries, extend the duration of stayPrime Minister Pham Minh Chinh requested to amend and complete the policy on immigration procedures for ...
I would like to come in here with some recent āactual experienceā regarding the 90 days tourist visaās So as most of the regular forum members & readers know I have lived in Vietnam for a considerable amount of time (15+ ... Read More
Latest news on visas by GuestPoster327
TourismNewsWednesday, March 15, 2023, 14:20 (GMT+7)Prime Minister: Will increase the number of visa-free countries, extend the duration of stayPrime Minister Pham Minh Chinh requested to amend and complete the policy on immigration procedures for ...
I have been told that visa applications made while the applicant is still in Vietnam only have an 80% chance of approval andapplications by visa agents requesting speedy approval are no longer possible.Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā ... Read More
Visas To Enter Vietnam by Aidan in HCMC
***(IMPORTANT! Due to current covid measures, check with Vietnam Immigration Authority to confirm current availability and lengths of validity)***List of the Visas types from Vietnamese Immigration ...
@Aidan in HCMC Thanks for the clarification Aidan. Can I ask members to update this thread when they've been successful in obtaining a 90 visa.I have friends unhappily ensconsed in Mexico who wish to return to Nha Trang as soon as possible.Thanks. Read More
Visas To Enter Vietnam by Aidan in HCMC
***(IMPORTANT! Due to current covid measures, check with Vietnam Immigration Authority to confirm current availability and lengths of validity)***List of the Visas types from Vietnamese Immigration ...
90 day visa approved -@JohnnyChristoJohnnyChristo, two questions: The date you applied for the 90 day visa? andThe entry and exit dates?Thanks. Read More
Transfer fortnightly Aussie pension to dong by JohnnyChristo
Hi alli am currently in Vietnam and planning to stay but transfer costs at atm are crippling.any suggestionsthanks. š
@JohnnyChristo I have a friend here in Thailand who has arranged to have his Australian Aged Pension paid directly into his Bangkok Bank account every 4 weeks. Here's some info. It may help. ... Read More
Latest news on visas by GuestPoster327
TourismNewsWednesday, March 15, 2023, 14:20 (GMT+7)Prime Minister: Will increase the number of visa-free countries, extend the duration of stayPrime Minister Pham Minh Chinh requested to amend and complete the policy on immigration procedures for ...
The National Assembly starts 23/05/23, so don't get too excited until then. Read More
Visa Runsā¦..maybe the party is over. by GuestPoster1236
Spoke to an Australian today, heās just completed his 8th visa run . On return to Vietnam , he was told that was the last E Visa heāll get ā¦..& after leaving VN , will need to wait 12 months to re apply. Heās in a ...
@goodolboy Call me Mr. Stupid Also, but what's a BLOB? Read More
I need to do border run from Nha Trang to Mok Bai in Feb. by Edziu
What is the best way to do this? I was thinking of train to Saigon then bus etc but what bus from where in Saigon?
@honem My friends went with I**Viet 9 seater van on Thursday. The van left at 7.20am, arrived at Moc Bai at 10.00, left at 11.00 and was back at the HCMC depot at 1.30.The cost was 720,000d each. No tea money.A fellow traveller who had done the run ... Read More
I need to do border run from Nha Trang to Mok Bai in Feb. by Edziu
What is the best way to do this? I was thinking of train to Saigon then bus etc but what bus from where in Saigon?
Ok, will do. Read More
I need to do border run from Nha Trang to Mok Bai in Feb. by Edziu
What is the best way to do this? I was thinking of train to Saigon then bus etc but what bus from where in Saigon?
Thanks OB, I will pass it on. Read More
I need to do border run from Nha Trang to Mok Bai in Feb. by Edziu
What is the best way to do this? I was thinking of train to Saigon then bus etc but what bus from where in Saigon?
Andy and Robert, Thank you for the info. I will pass it on.Much appreciated. Read More
I need to do border run from Nha Trang to Mok Bai in Feb. by Edziu
What is the best way to do this? I was thinking of train to Saigon then bus etc but what bus from where in Saigon?
I have 2 friends planning a border run on 8 February from D1. They have their VN evisas.They would like to take a limousine van to the border and back.Any suggestions/help would be appreciated.Thanks. Read More
Overstay Fine by honem
I heard recently that someone who had overstayed their visa by 28 days was not allowed to fly out.They were booked to fly out from Danang but immigration refused to allow them to leave.They were told that any overstays of 15 days or more could not ...
@honem Sorry, just one extra bit of info.The guy re-entered VN (Saigon) on an evisa 38 days after leaving Hanoi. Stayed 5 days. No problems with immigration. Read More
Overstay Fine by honem
I heard recently that someone who had overstayed their visa by 28 days was not allowed to fly out.They were booked to fly out from Danang but immigration refused to allow them to leave.They were told that any overstays of 15 days or more could not ...
@Travel63 I can only tell you what he was told. If it had been less than 15 days he could have paid the fine at the airport. Over that, he was told he had to go to Hanoi.My story:In July 2021 I overstayed my visa by 10 days.At the airport the ... Read More