ajairon
Ecuadorian expat in Vietnam
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About me
Ecuadorian
Lives in Pleiku, Gia Lai
Speaks English, Fran莽aise, Espa帽ol
Registration: 01 June 2022
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Help Legalizing Canadian Marriage Cert in HCMC for VEC Renewal by Sugarcrisp
I鈥檓 a Canadian citizen living in Nha Trang, married to a Vietnamese/Canadian citizen. I need to legalize my certified marriage certificate (issued by the Ontario Registrar General, not yet authenticated) for my Visa Exemption Certificate (VEC) ...
@SugarcrispOh man, sorry my confusion in my previous post because you mentioned to be married to a Vietnamese/Canadian dual citizen who immigrated to CA/US back in the late 80's.聽 Hence I supposed your wife was registered in a family book and ... Read More
IDP 1949 not recognized by the Vietnamese police by TyNg
During my recent trip to Vietnam, I was stopped by the Vietnamese police and learned that my IDP 1949 is not valid in Vietnam. Are there solutions to this problem, besides getting an IDP 1968 which is not possible for a US citizen? thanks!
@ajaironThe reason why is quite confused by many people. Vietnam has nsigned the Road Geneva Convention of 1949 but agreed only with those regarding Roads and Signals, not for IDP. In 1958 took it again but just clarifying to accept the standards ... Read More
IDP 1949 not recognized by the Vietnamese police by TyNg
During my recent trip to Vietnam, I was stopped by the Vietnamese police and learned that my IDP 1949 is not valid in Vietnam. Are there solutions to this problem, besides getting an IDP 1968 which is not possible for a US citizen? thanks!
@Aidan in HCMC Mmmmm I still thinking about one thing is the real Law, and another is what an agent or police thinks he/she knows. And unfortunately the lady police doesn't. Here is the link of the current Law on Traffic 36/2024/QH15....(yes, that ... Read More
Home Security Camera Suggestions Recommendations Tips by Aidan in HCMC
Recent events have prompted me to install a home security system. I'll post the details of those events when (if!) I manage to compose myself. I've never had a system in any of the homes I've lived in. What I'm wanting is a weatherproof camera (or ...
@Aidan in HCMC With that Frontline of defense, you could also use a Micky Mouse brand and your 4 guardians do the rest Read More
Help Legalizing Canadian Marriage Cert in HCMC for VEC Renewal by Sugarcrisp
I鈥檓 a Canadian citizen living in Nha Trang, married to a Vietnamese/Canadian citizen. I need to legalize my certified marriage certificate (issued by the Ontario Registrar General, not yet authenticated) for my Visa Exemption Certificate (VEC) ...
@Sugarcrisp Yes, a copy of the entire book, black and white, and notarized in Vietnamese notary.One question, if you are living in Vietnam, is it not more convenient a TRC TT rather than a VEC?聽 聽Anyway, in both cases your Marriage needs ... Read More
Home Security Camera Suggestions Recommendations Tips by Aidan in HCMC
Recent events have prompted me to install a home security system. I'll post the details of those events when (if!) I manage to compose myself. I've never had a system in any of the homes I've lived in. What I'm wanting is a weatherproof camera (or ...
@Aidan in HCMC Hello, this is depending on how many you need, the environment and the area to cover, and of course the local market. For something domestic to cover distances no longer than 12m, and less than 6 cameras: the IMOU cameras are perfect ... Read More
IDP 1949 not recognized by the Vietnamese police by TyNg
During my recent trip to Vietnam, I was stopped by the Vietnamese police and learned that my IDP 1949 is not valid in Vietnam. Are there solutions to this problem, besides getting an IDP 1968 which is not possible for a US citizen? thanks!
@Aidan in HCMC Have you noted that Vietnam has not the asterisk in the pictures of the Canadian IDP ?If you have heard from some IDP 1949 holders that the polices accepted it, that is because they were lucky , but not lawfully. Read More
IDP 1949 not recognized by the Vietnamese police by TyNg
During my recent trip to Vietnam, I was stopped by the Vietnamese police and learned that my IDP 1949 is not valid in Vietnam. Are there solutions to this problem, besides getting an IDP 1968 which is not possible for a US citizen? thanks!
@Aidan in HCMC Every convention has several points that each country can accept and reject. Regarding the Convention of 1949, Vietnam is attached but only for international transit of vehicles and the standard of signs for streets and road, not for ... Read More
IDP for Australians by MarkinNam
In my searching I've found that Australian drivers license isn't accepted in Viet Nam even doubtful in getting a IDP for Australians, how have others gotten on with this聽 (Australians only )
@MarkinNam you don't need in Vietnam an IDP issued by Australia because it is not accepted since is not under the 1968 Vienna Convention on Road (the only signed by Vietnam). USA and Australia are not part of this specific convention, hence the only ... Read More
Legally Recognized Driver's License(s) for Vietnam by Aidan in HCMC
As a tourist/visitor to Vietnam to legally drive a car, or to legally ride a motorbike with an engine displacement over 50cc, you are required to hold a valid driver's license which is recognized in Vietnam. Motorbikes under 50cc require no ...
@Aidan in HCMC Well, @safepeter give the ultimate answer: you can come to Vietnam with your own national license + IDP issued under the 1968 Vienna Convention on Road (also from your own country). USA and Australia are not part of this specific ... Read More
New Vietnamese Citizenship Laws For Viet Kieu AND Foreigner Spouses by OceanBeach92107
This is pretty huge. Major changes in the law will now make it much easier for Vi峄噒 Ki峄乽 to regain citizenship while also opening the door to foreigner spouses of Vietnamese citizens, dropping most of the previous restrictions such as ...
@Jackjones85 no need to update your name in your country of origin, due to two explicit reasons: 1) You will not longer be a citizen in your original country; or, if the VN President allow you to keep your first citizenship, your VN ID/Passport will ... Read More
Question about Declaration of Temporary Residence? by threatenbussiness
Hi, I'm living in in HCMC and my company requires me to renew my temporary residency to renew my contract but the house I'm renting is not capable of doing that. Is there any service that can help me with this one (anywhere in HCMC is fine) since ...
@threatenbussinessThe owner only needs to go to the Police Office of the District with you and put the signature, that's all... No need to show any contract or invoice, just go and say: he/she lives in my house and take your registration. In fact ... Read More
Getting Vietnamese citizenship for child by isherenow
Hi, my child was born in Canada about a year and a half ago (non-Vietnamese father and Vietnamese mother) but we've only recently been looking at the process of getting the child Vietnamese citizenship. We're both on work visas here.Looking at the ...
@isherenow well, since you didn't sign a sworn of renouncing, practically your child is still Canadian. Just keep in mind that status will be preserved while your child is a minor. After that (under the current law) he/she will be requested to ... 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 ...
Momo is an application used for electronic payment. You can pay for almost everwithing by scanning the QR-barcodes; you can also navigate in the application and look for food delivery, book a train ticket, cinema, theater, and much. You only need ... 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 ...
I'm sharing this because, after checking with my local policeman, I was directed to contact local (provincial city) immigration here in 膼脿 N岷祅g, who has told us that when I need to have my spousal TRC renewed in September, we ... Read More