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doctorgroove

Andrew Frechtman

@doctorgroove

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American looking for information about Philippines

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American

Lives in Las Vegas NV

Speaks English

Registration: 12 March 2015

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Andrew Frechtman
doctorgroove replied to a thread
4 years ago
Overweight Unicorn

Vaccines for expats by Overweight Unicorn

Does anyone have information on the possibility of expats receiving the vaccine in country once it becomes *readily available. It would seem impossible to go back to the UK and return once fully inoculated (currently 12 weeks between jabs) as the ...

Andrew Frechtman

Why not check with your respective Embassies and see if they are providing the Vaccination to their expat citizens? Read More

Andrew Frechtman
doctorgroove replied to a thread
4 years ago
franckisted

Best health care city in SE Asia? need opinion from people. by franckisted

Hello, I would like to request a bit of your help, Im currently thinking about moving next year in SE Asia but i need a city with Health Care access, and a good one as im thinking about taking my parents with me also. I was thinking of Ho Chi ...

Andrew Frechtman

How about Chiang Mai? Read More

Andrew Frechtman
doctorgroove replied to a thread
4 years ago
MarkinNam

Viet / Australian relations and visa application / duration by MarkinNam

Is anyone hearing news of changes in the offering regarding these points

Andrew Frechtman

??? The cost of the insurance premium is $2000, or the amount of the coverage is $2000? Enquiring minds need to know... Read More

Andrew Frechtman
doctorgroove replied to a thread
4 years ago
Zubairali004

How can i move to Saigon Vietnam? by Zubairali004

Hi all. I'm Ali Zubair from Pakistan. I'm 42 years old single. My education status is B.A. I want to move Saigon Vietnam. Anyone there help me ??

Andrew Frechtman

Right now almost nobody is being allowed into Vietnam, unless they have a skillset that is in extremely high demand and there aren't enough in the native population, or they are high value business investors. I doubt the government will change ... Read More

Andrew Frechtman
doctorgroove created a thread
6 years ago

Are there any chiropractors in HCMC?

I'm looking for a good, preferably western trained chiropractor in D7, preferably, or D1,D4 or D3. What is the typical fee? Thanks Read More

Andrew Frechtman
doctorgroove replied to a thread
6 years ago
elkski

How hard for Vietnamese Woman to get a tourist visa to USA by elkski

just wondering what is considered the requirements for a woman to get a tourist visa to the USA. I imagine there is word on the street such as Minimum savings Job stability Perhaps land or house ownership Past travel history Age Children or not

Andrew Frechtman

Best source of information on this: The US Embassy in Hanoi or the US Consulate in HCMC. Read More

Andrew Frechtman
doctorgroove replied to a thread
8 years ago
tedlange

Any musicians in Chiang Mai??? by tedlange

Hey There, I plan to be living in Chiang Mai no later than Jan 2017. I currently have a full studio in my house for writing and recording music. I am interested to know if there are any current expats looking to start a band. I might sell some of ...

Andrew Frechtman

Hey all! I am a mature (61y.o.) semi retired credentialed professional drummer, currently living in Las Vegas. I am considering moving to either Chiang Mai or Saigon/HoChiMinh City. Is it possible to earn enough income to live on playing music ... Read More

Andrew Frechtman
doctorgroove replied to a thread
8 years ago
reds_196

Visa to Vietnam from America! !! Is it true? by reds_196

I know Vietnam laws change very frequently, I would like to visit Vietnam in December but I'm looking online for a reliable source to apply for visa on arrival, can anyone recommend a good website? I saw they no longer give 1, 3 or 6 months visa ...

Andrew Frechtman

Once the visa expires after 12 months, can it be renewed locally, or does one have leave the country and apply for a new one? Read More

Andrew Frechtman
doctorgroove replied to a thread
9 years ago
-JohnD-

Import Charges on Shipment from US by -JohnD-

Yesterday I received a shipment from the US containing a $200 pair of size 14 motorcycle boots that are now a $348 pair of size 14 motorcycle boots. I knew when I ordered them that shipping was $59 (Priority Mail Express). What I did not know is ...

Andrew Frechtman

Does anybody have any knowledge or experience about shipping musical instruments and music books/study materials to HCM? I would like to ship a moderately large set of drums/cymbals/stands and four rubber storage tubs full of books and papers ... Read More

Andrew Frechtman
doctorgroove replied to a thread
9 years ago
ChrisRug

Any Updates on the newly passed 12 month tourist visa for US citizens by ChrisRug

My name is Chris. I've lived here with my wife and two children for almost a year now. I read all news VN, and read a few months ago that the VN govt was going to change the way tourist visa's were issued for Japan, AU and US. I then read ...

Andrew Frechtman

Will this be renewable or extendable? Read More

Andrew Frechtman
doctorgroove replied to a thread
9 years ago
Frank Malt

It's "rip off" time in Vietnam..... Yes it's TET by Frank Malt

My friend told me she couldn't get a visa extension because it's too close to TET....Had to go to Cambodia to pay $250 for three months.... I verified it and wished her well.... I wish Vietnam would just embrace the New Year instead of using ...

Andrew Frechtman

Not unlike Las Vegas, whenever there is a holiday, or major Convention or sports events in town. Hotel room prices (and everything else) increase by 50%... Read More

Andrew Frechtman
doctorgroove replied to a thread
9 years ago
undefeatedme

Ritalin in HCMC by undefeatedme

Hey everyone A few days after arriving my bag was stolen - in it was a number of personal items including my medication for ADHD - 20x Ritalin (10mg), and anti-anxiety meds. Could anybody suggest either a doctor (for a script) or a pharmacy (that ...

Andrew Frechtman

How easy or difficult is it to obtain good quality heart medications (stations, nitrates, etc) in HCM? Are they expensive? Are prescriptions required? Thanks. Read More

Andrew Frechtman
doctorgroove replied to a thread
9 years ago
Gphillips

Visa extension by Gphillips

I have a 90 day, multiple entry, C-1 visa for Vietnam. It is valid through 04 Feb. I need a one month extension to 04 Mar 2015. Unaware of the rule changes I went to the local travel agency for an extension on 06 Jan. No can do! Went to the ...

Andrew Frechtman

I have read, recently, that the VN government is considering a one year visa for US citizens. Does anybody have any solid information about this? Thanks, Andrew Read More

Andrew Frechtman
doctorgroove replied to a thread
9 years ago
Hellen Thao Vy

Extend visa for expat in Ho Chi Minh City by Hellen Thao Vy

Hi all members and friends in ÍæÅ¼½ã½ã forum, My friend as foreigner come to VN with the visa for travelling and it will be expired in next 10 days. I would like to ask the procedure to extend the visa for my friend, and what is the longest time ...

Andrew Frechtman

Does anyone know anything about official plans/proposal for a One year Tourist Visa specifically for US citizens? Read More

Andrew Frechtman
doctorgroove replied to a thread
9 years ago
Leezal

Can a native English person teach in Vietnam with just a TESL Cert? by Leezal

Hi, I am originally from the UK and currently live and work in Sydney. I absolutely fell in love with Vietnam a couple of years ago during my travels before settling in Sydney. I am thinking of heading over to Hanoi for approx. 6 - 12 months and ...

Andrew Frechtman

I have been a self-employed working musician for over thirty years, never kept detailed records... Read More