

Khoa Uc
Australian expat in Vietnam
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Australian
Lives in Saigon
Registration: 11 June 2013
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Ha Long Bay by charmavietnam
Hi! We would like to visit UNESCO World Heritage Site, Ha Long Bay. Can anyone suggest very economical trip- transportation,accommodation, food, sightseeing,etc?

Fact of the matter s that only 14% it tourists here ever come back. The endless money hustle and the litter are cited as the main reasons,This is also to do with the visa costs to visit Vietnam. Even for a quick weekend trip, a tourist visa will be ... Read More


Ha Long Bay by charmavietnam
Hi! We would like to visit UNESCO World Heritage Site, Ha Long Bay. Can anyone suggest very economical trip- transportation,accommodation, food, sightseeing,etc?

Agree with Jen. Halong is one of the places where I think it's worth paying a little bit more to avoid the really budget places. You'll have a much better time and won't be packed it like sardines. I went with Vega travels over the previous long ... Read More


Dual citizenship in Vietnam for a Viet Kieu? by sofimofi
Hello all, My parents were born and raised here but moved to Canada in the 70s. I was born in Canada. Is there any way I can apply for a dual citizenship in Vietnam? I have been living here for about 1.5 months and intend on living here for the ...

Will do Howie. What did you end up getting to show your citizenship? Just a passport or do they give you the citizen card as well? Was looking on the Australian embassy site just to see what the procedure was like and they seem to have a couple of ... Read More


Dual citizenship in Vietnam for a Viet Kieu? by sofimofi
Hello all, My parents were born and raised here but moved to Canada in the 70s. I was born in Canada. Is there any way I can apply for a dual citizenship in Vietnam? I have been living here for about 1.5 months and intend on living here for the ...

Thanks Howie. I'll go back and have another chat. Not discouraged at all, just surprised. The official was actively telling me to go apply through the Australian Embassy, and didn't sound like she was fishing for business. Perhaps she's one of ... Read More


Dual citizenship in Vietnam for a Viet Kieu? by sofimofi
Hello all, My parents were born and raised here but moved to Canada in the 70s. I was born in Canada. Is there any way I can apply for a dual citizenship in Vietnam? I have been living here for about 1.5 months and intend on living here for the ...

Just as an update, I just spoke to an official at 161 Nguyen Du. Apparantly the process to get the citizenship in Vietnam can be fairly lenghthy, requiring family sponsors and various time for police to check the information, even if you still have ... Read More


Dual citizenship in Vietnam for a Viet Kieu? by sofimofi
Hello all, My parents were born and raised here but moved to Canada in the 70s. I was born in Canada. Is there any way I can apply for a dual citizenship in Vietnam? I have been living here for about 1.5 months and intend on living here for the ...

What a great thread, very informative! Was wondering whether someone could help me with the current process for me to get/reclaim my Vietnamese citzenship and passport. - I was born in Saigon in 86 (should still have birth certificate) and moved ... Read More