saigondave2
New Zealander expat in Vietnam
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Registration: 30 October 2017
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Why do people ride their scooters with no lights on at night? by qnbui
Just don't understand why they would ride their scooter without lights on at night! Sometimes I even see cars without lights but less often than scooters. I understand the you need to avoid me mentality but they can't avoid you if they can't see ...
I have been told by a number of people here that they leave their lights off " to save fuel".When they ask why do I have my lights on in the daytime (as well as night time) I say: "to save my life". Read More
How can I survive without a job in Vietnam? by Seth NRETIA ESSIEN
How can I survive without a job in Vietnam?I entered the country in August and started working in September. Unfortunately, I had a motor accident and broke my knee on my way to school on October 10. My company abandoned me. I had no money, no ...
@Xpatnamlife I have a 29 y-o son in need of rehab after a severe brain hemorrhage. Are you able to assist or, if not, point me in the right direction in Saigon. In particular we would like to contact an ergotherapist, which is not so easy to ... Read More
not enter Cambodia and just turn around and reenter Vietnam? by JohnnyChristo
Hi All Just wanted to ask.....Is it possible to exit Vietnam but not have to enter Cambodia and just turn around and reenter Vietnam?Thanks :)
@OceanBeach92107 Hong Kong does not stamp passports on entry or exit, neither do many other countries where machine-readable passports are accepted. Read More
One way ticket and TRC by Earlyant
Had hassle before at check in at Heathrow with Qatar airways about my one month evisa and having a return flight far beyond the end of evisa date. Posted on here about that scary experience before. And want to avoid going through a similar ...
I have flown into Vietnam a couple of times recently and if you do not have a visa, e-visa, TRC, etc (ie you have a passport with visa-free entry) the airline that you are travelling to Vietnam on will ask you for proof of onward travel before they ... Read More
Cataract surgery in Vietnam. by thecyclist
I just learned that I will require cataract surgery on one eye. I am in Cần Thơ, and I was told the cost can vary from 7 mil Dong to 30 mil., depending both on the extent of the clouding, and the hospital chosen, whether it's government ...
I had cataract lens replacement surgery in 2018 in HCMC and it cost 35mn VND per eye. I went for the more expensive multifocal lens so I don't need to wear glasses or contacts at all. Read More
Does your Vietnamese wife do this? by gobot
Since I have only had one Vietnamese wife, I often attribute her unusual behavior to ALL Vietnamese. Help me out guys, and Vietnamese who are lurking here too. Is this normal? Is it just her? Got other examples?1. "The man enters ...
 As to customs, religions, traditions and the sort; I pay no attention to such.  Honestly don't care for the food either, so it's eat a little and 20 minutes later time to leave - @Anthony64I feel like you're missing out somewhat on ... Read More
Current Covid Test Requirement for Entering Vietnam by MikeTVN
I plan to enter for the first time in May, 2022 and I need to know what is the exact requirement for a Covid test coming from the US? Thanks. I know it's been posted before but perhaps outdated.
@peterl74 No, not that I'm aware of. Read More
Current Covid Test Requirement for Entering Vietnam by MikeTVN
I plan to enter for the first time in May, 2022 and I need to know what is the exact requirement for a Covid test coming from the US? Thanks. I know it's been posted before but perhaps outdated.
Just landed at TSN this morning No Covid test of any sort required. No health declaration required. No proof of vaccine required. Read More
Visa stamp when arriving from outside Vietnam by qnbui
Hello, I've always used Visa On Arrival and their expedite service when I go to Vietnam. I recently got a 5 year Visa. I understand I will need $25 ready but where do I pay the $25? Do I pay the person at the gate that checks and stamp the ...
The Visa 0n Arrival Counter is not the Immigration Counters. The Immigration Counters are many, all lined up beside each other, manned (or womanned) by one officer each, or sometimes unmanned when it's especially busy. The Immigration Counters ... Read More
Visa stamp when arriving from outside Vietnam by qnbui
Hello, I've always used Visa On Arrival and their expedite service when I go to Vietnam. I recently got a 5 year Visa. I understand I will need $25 ready but where do I pay the $25? Do I pay the person at the gate that checks and stamp the ...
With a Visa Exemption in your passport go straight to the immigration counters on arrival. Do not pay anything there. They will stamp your passport, write down a date 6 months from your arrival date - you must leave again before this date. ... Read More