Hektix
American looking for information about Vietnam
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Can I pull off living in Hanoi? by Hektix
Hey guys I'm new here to the forums ~ I have been considering for a while now traveling and staying in Vietnam for the long term. I'm a 24 year old US native currently living (and struggling) on $750/mo in disability benefits. I have been to ...
I read your cite and the social security pamphlet concerning SSDI and it does allow payments to a U.S. citizen and citizen of another country, that is dual citizenship of a list of acceptable countries to continue payments. Example. Canadian and ... Read More
Can I pull off living in Hanoi? by Hektix
Hey guys I'm new here to the forums ~ I have been considering for a while now traveling and staying in Vietnam for the long term. I'm a 24 year old US native currently living (and struggling) on $750/mo in disability benefits. I have been to ...
Hi Hektix I am not sure why you have chosen Hanoi or Vietnam for that matter, but you may want to think a little further outside the box, like Cambodia where a degree is not required to teach English in most of the foreign language schools. Just a ... Read More
Can I pull off living in Hanoi? by Hektix
Hey guys I'm new here to the forums ~ I have been considering for a while now traveling and staying in Vietnam for the long term. I'm a 24 year old US native currently living (and struggling) on $750/mo in disability benefits. I have been to ...
Here's the link to out of country. https://secure.ssa.gov/poms.nsf/lnx/0500501410That's for SSI not SSDI. SSI is payment to old or disabled people who don't qualify for SSD payments. It's just as this article explains for SSD and ... Read More
Can I pull off living in Hanoi? by Hektix
Hey guys I'm new here to the forums ~ I have been considering for a while now traveling and staying in Vietnam for the long term. I'm a 24 year old US native currently living (and struggling) on $750/mo in disability benefits. I have been to ...
Returning to the original question: I would consider such a move an 'experiment' for a period of time, I hope that is what you are thinking: 6 months, a year? There will be any number of reasons that it won't be as enjoyable as you hope: ... Read More
Can I pull off living in Hanoi? by Hektix
Hey guys I'm new here to the forums ~ I have been considering for a while now traveling and staying in Vietnam for the long term. I'm a 24 year old US native currently living (and struggling) on $750/mo in disability benefits. I have been to ...
Just to add...Any income earned wil be subtracted from the Disability income...for example you earn an additional income or other monies. SS will subtract the same amount until disability income is zero. You make $800 month disability is $750. ... Read More
Can I pull off living in Hanoi? by Hektix
Hey guys I'm new here to the forums ~ I have been considering for a while now traveling and staying in Vietnam for the long term. I'm a 24 year old US native currently living (and struggling) on $750/mo in disability benefits. I have been to ...
You mentioned you are receiving disability as your income. Social Security is to be notified if your are out of the U.S. for more than 30 days. Payments will stop and upon your return your payment will begin after 30 days. Only Social Security ... Read More
Dealing with scams and thieves as an Expat? by Hektix
Through research and conversations with friends I've heard quite a few stories about locals in Vietnam, specifically Hanoi and Nha Trang. These stories range anywhere from being completely oblivious of other people, scamming the average ...
Thanks for your replies, I feel more confident exploring Vietnam as an Expat :) Read More
Dealing with scams and thieves as an Expat?
Through research and conversations with friends I've heard quite a few stories about locals in Vietnam, specifically Hanoi and Nha Trang. These stories range anywhere from being completely oblivious of other people, scamming the average ... Read More
Business Visa ... Do I need it? or can I get by with a tourist visa? by j5uh
Hello. My wife and I will be taking a trip to Vietnam next month for 30 days. The reason for the trip is for us to go to work with our potential business partners to sign a partnership deal, find a location for our restaurant in HCM and start ...
From the research I've conducted, most foreigners who take part in work activities inside Vietnam are on a tourist visa. Unless you are partaking in some detailed employment I wouldn't worry about it. But, in order to open a bank accout you ... Read More
Can I pull off living in Hanoi? by Hektix
Hey guys I'm new here to the forums ~ I have been considering for a while now traveling and staying in Vietnam for the long term. I'm a 24 year old US native currently living (and struggling) on $750/mo in disability benefits. I have been to ...
I will, and I hope to find out a whole lot more about the plethora of possibilities! Thank you very much for your replies, I really appreciate your advice! Read More
Can I pull off living in Hanoi? by Hektix
Hey guys I'm new here to the forums ~ I have been considering for a while now traveling and staying in Vietnam for the long term. I'm a 24 year old US native currently living (and struggling) on $750/mo in disability benefits. I have been to ...
Wow, your story is awesome! I also looked at living in a hostel for a month or more for $150-200/mo around Old Quarter while waiting for a more permanenet (and cheap!) solution. I'd rather live off of cheap and delicious street food than stay ... Read More
Can I pull off living in Hanoi? by Hektix
Hey guys I'm new here to the forums ~ I have been considering for a while now traveling and staying in Vietnam for the long term. I'm a 24 year old US native currently living (and struggling) on $750/mo in disability benefits. I have been to ...
I appreciate your replies, they've been really inspiring for me :D I'm going to give it a shot. My friend in Hanoi is actually looking at places around $150-200/mo (which is insanely cheap considering what I pay now) just outside of the city ... Read More
Can I pull off living in Hanoi? by Hektix
Hey guys I'm new here to the forums ~ I have been considering for a while now traveling and staying in Vietnam for the long term. I'm a 24 year old US native currently living (and struggling) on $750/mo in disability benefits. I have been to ...
Thanks for your reply I really appreciate it :) I think I've talked to SS over the phone about this before but I don't necessarily recall it.. memory is bad :s but I believe I'm alright to live in another country such as Vietnam so long ... Read More
Can I pull off living in Hanoi? by Hektix
Hey guys I'm new here to the forums ~ I have been considering for a while now traveling and staying in Vietnam for the long term. I'm a 24 year old US native currently living (and struggling) on $750/mo in disability benefits. I have been to ...
Thanks for your reply, I hope I can :D Read More
Can I pull off living in Hanoi?
Hey guys I'm new here to the forums ~ I have been considering for a while now traveling and staying in Vietnam for the long term. I'm a 24 year old US native currently living (and struggling) on $750/mo in disability benefits. I have been to ... Read More