mepif
American expat in Vietnam
Forum posts
16
About me
American
Speaks Vietnamese, English and wanting to learn either Japanese or Spanish
Registration: 18 April 2019
Activity
USD exchange in Vung Tau
Hi everyone, A friend of mine just lost his job in Vung Tau (VT) and wants to exchange $500 USD but all banks already turned him down. - Rumor has it that the government places such strict restrictions on foreign currency exchange VN. Is that even ... Read More
Vietnam passport cost - How much did you pay? by VinceVN
Approved for Vietnam passport from Vietnam Embassy in DC recently. Some observations - 1) The process was simple. I have original Vietnam birth certificate. 2) The official at DC Embassy was courteous and professional. Responded to email and text. ...
The embassy may be as you say "the face of a nation" but sadly the nation does not put its best face forward. :/Couldn't have said it better, THIGV. Read More
Vietnam passport cost - How much did you pay? by VinceVN
Approved for Vietnam passport from Vietnam Embassy in DC recently. Some observations - 1) The process was simple. I have original Vietnam birth certificate. 2) The official at DC Embassy was courteous and professional. Responded to email and text. ...
Approved for Vietnam passport from Vietnam Embassy in DC recently. Some observations - 1) The process was simple. I have original Vietnam birth certificate. 2) The official at DC Embassy was courteous and professional. Responded to email and text. ... Read More
Dual citizenship (passport) question? by VinceVN
If there are any lawyers who are expert in dual citizenship subject, would love to hear from them for the scenario. My question below pertains to dual passport holders rule. Does VN government REQUIRE dual passport holders to enter/exit using ...
A bit late to the party, but here is what I always do. - After purchasing tickets to VN, I log on airline website and enter my 2 passport info (to save time during check-in) - On departure date, I check in at ticketing at US airports with 2 ... Read More
COURTEOUS WORDS USED GENERALLY BY VIETNAMESE PEOPLE IN DAILY LIFE by goodolboy
Do the Vietnamese use the terms "xin chao", "cam on", "cam on ban" in their general daily life? or are these used more in a formal setting?
Couldn't agree more with you Ciambella. This is hardly known if you're not a native. And I think there's an explanation for this: both Grab drivers and expats use Google translate. Read More
North -South accents by Awk88
If I study the Vietnamese north accent can I comunicate with the people of the south?
I agree. As a native speaker, I find accents from these North Central regions very hard to comprehend, let alone a Vietnamese language learner. But is it just me or most, if not all, non-native Vietnamese speakers (those I talk to in SG or get ... Read More
visa + insurance questions by mepif
Hi guys, I am asking a few questions for an American friend who鈥檚 been stuck in Thailand due to covid-19. Rumor has it that foreigners in Thailand will need a health insurance plan that cots about USD 3k, payable up front when borders are ...
yeah typo Read More
visa + insurance questions by mepif
Hi guys, I am asking a few questions for an American friend who鈥檚 been stuck in Thailand due to covid-19. Rumor has it that foreigners in Thailand will need a health insurance plan that cots about USD 3k, payable up front when borders are ...
Yes, saw that 1 year visa only for Americans and thought it makes sense because if Vietnamese are eligible for visa valid for a year, it should work for Americans too. There must be some reciprocity between VN and US with the US visa policy mostly ... Read More
visa + insurance questions
Hi guys, I am asking a few questions for an American friend who鈥檚 been stuck in Thailand due to covid-19. Rumor has it that foreigners in Thailand will need a health insurance plan that cots about USD 3k, payable up front when borders are ... Read More
Advice for finding American jobs in Ho Chi Minh by jonmai24
I鈥檝e lived in Vietnam for about 8 months and now I鈥檓 currently with my wife here in America. I鈥檓 looking for a job in Vietnam and it鈥檚 hard to find them while I鈥檓 currently in the states. Is there a better way to find a ...
If you don't mind improvising a bit, moving from car industry to education yet not wasting your sale experience, every now and then I have seen several colleges in Southern CA, TX or even Australia, UK looking for Country Director/School Rep ... Read More
New members of the Vietnam forum, introduce yourselves here - 2019 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Vietnam forum? Don't know how to start? This thread is for you ;) We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your expat story if you are already living in the country, or to tell us more on ...
Welcome to bad you do not live in my building, I could use a interpreter ha, I鈥檓 from California, welcome back whatever they call youYou can call me a virtual unpaid interpreter :) Read More
New members of the Vietnam forum, introduce yourselves here - 2019 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Vietnam forum? Don't know how to start? This thread is for you ;) We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your expat story if you are already living in the country, or to tell us more on ...
Y'all, I couldn't contact a member for apartment sharing but received a quite raunchy message from another member. Is it spam or just the way newbie is welcomed to the forum? :) Read More
New members of the Vietnam forum, introduce yourselves here - 2019 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Vietnam forum? Don't know how to start? This thread is for you ;) We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your expat story if you are already living in the country, or to tell us more on ...
Not only should you call yourself an expat, you are a double expat. People like you have the opportunity to lend a unique perspective.Well, I'd like to think so. LOL. Thank you THIGV. Read More
New members of the Vietnam forum, introduce yourselves here - 2019 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Vietnam forum? Don't know how to start? This thread is for you ;) We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your expat story if you are already living in the country, or to tell us more on ...
...as an American or an Overseas Vietnamese, not as a Vi峄噒 Ki峄乽... I thought any Vietnamese spending some years abroad returning to Vietnam is automatically labeled as Vi峄噒 Ki峄乽 :) Read More
New members of the Vietnam forum, introduce yourselves here - 2019 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Vietnam forum? Don't know how to start? This thread is for you ;) We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your expat story if you are already living in the country, or to tell us more on ...
Morning folks, Not sure to call myself an expat. I grew up in Ho Chi Minh and moved to the States as a young adult for almost 15 years. Now have returned and still adjusting to the culture, traffic and the heat (yes, I have been spoiled by the ... Read More