Smiling_rainbow
Chinese expat in Vietnam
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Registration: 06 September 2019
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Apartment Complexes in HCMC by jlmawiggins
Greetings from South Carolina, USA! We will soon be relocating to Dist 2 in HCMC. Are there apartment complexes one would recommend, or even some we should avoid? Our preferences include a larger main area (living room/dining room), avoidance of ...
Thao Dien Pearl has many foreign residents as I understand. Just be aware that District 2 floods a lot during the rainy season. District 2 has the most Western residents. District 7 is another big expat district but mostly Asian expats. Districts 1 ... Read More
Can You Talk about Why You Move or Plan to Move to Vietnam? by eileengu
I registered this account since the first time I visited Vietnam. I planned to be an expat in HCMC in 2015 but I am still in Shanghai China now for many reasons. I am going to fulfill this plan in 2018-2019. The reason why I want to move to HCMC, ...
Hi Eillen, are you here in HCMC now? I'm an expat here, from Shanghai as well. As far as I experience, the city is developing fast and people I met is nice, though before I got here, safety issues such as robbery scares me a lot. HCMC is with ... Read More
Foreigners can buy apartment in Vietnam - Is that true? by charmavietnam
Dear all, I have some quick questions which are absolutely related to real estate law. Vietnamese Law says a foreigner can purchase apartment under their name. Some of you already purchased one too. My questions are : 1. What type of apartment ...
Yes Foreigners can buy apartments in Vietnam, but, be careful, what is happening in New City now may happen in other real estate programs as well.... *** Good luck!Hi, would like to learn more details about the apartments you bought. What happened ... Read More
Foreigners can buy an Apartment but can not rent it ? by eileengu
I just read an article that says "#3 Buy a house or an apartment as an individual Foreign nationals who are residents in Vietnam can also buy dwelling houses without forming a legal entity. However, as an individual, you can only purchase a ...
Hi there, I don't think foreigners are able to buy land in Vietnam. Is it possible? Read More
Foreigners can buy an Apartment but can not rent it ? by eileengu
I just read an article that says "#3 Buy a house or an apartment as an individual Foreign nationals who are residents in Vietnam can also buy dwelling houses without forming a legal entity. However, as an individual, you can only purchase a ...
Hi, how did you rent the house, through agent or something? Have you got the ownership certificate because I heard that it is difficult to get that certificate which is time-consuming with lots of documents. Read More
Buy apartment in HCMC by wesser
Hi I want buy an apartment in HCMC, before I thought just buy one in the building which I rent for years, but been told buy the agent foreigners can't buy from vietnames.( and seem agent is not interested in me, haha, no one chase me ...
Hi, how's your apartment? Vincom Central Park is really a good choice. But I heard that it is difficult for foreigner to get the ownership certificate, the procedure is long and complicated. Worried about it Read More
Payment methods in Vietnam by Priscilla
Hello everyone, Once youÂ’re settled in Vietnam, you will need to make some basic purchases, like groceries or pay bills. Hence, it is essential to know the payment methods available in your host country. Which are the most common payment ...
Use cash everywhere but big stores accept cards. Local banks requires at least one year visa for account opening. The staff do not speak good English, sometimes they don't understand what you are talking. Google translation is a good ... Read More
New members of the China forum, introduce yourselves here - 2019 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the China 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 ...
Hi, I'm Faye, a local Shanghainese. Currently on assignment in Ho Chi Min City and will be back next Feb. Glad to know you guys~ Read More
Opening bank account in China on working visa by mimi84843
Hey guys , So I’m moving to China Shanghai in Z visa and will be working there for notebooks than a year and I was wondering what is the process of opening bank account there is it complicated ? And which banks do you recommend for foreigners
Hi, after opening a bank account, it is also recommended for you to open the wechat pay or alipay (could link the app with debit / credit card), then your life will get much easier just using phone for paying. 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 ...
Hi, my name is Faye from Shanghai, currently on short-term assignment in Ho Chi Min City. Nice to meet u in this Forum and look forward to make new friends~ Read More
Apartment Complexes in HCMC by jlmawiggins
Greetings from South Carolina, USA! We will soon be relocating to Dist 2 in HCMC. Are there apartment complexes one would recommend, or even some we should avoid? Our preferences include a larger main area (living room/dining room), avoidance of ...
Hello there, I am currently living in D2 as well. No mosquitoes have been found yet, but ants are annoying. FYI my apartment located in 11th floor Read More