jrharvey
American expat in Vietnam
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Registration: 16 February 2023
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Foreigner Citizenship by SteinNebraska
Hi all, long time since I posted. We are still in the US since March 2021. Have a boy who just turned 2 last week!Since the change in the law in July I have been thinking about getting citizenship for my boy and possibly for me. Probably more ...
Im considering it but waiting to see what the process is and let someone else go through it first haha. I THINK dual citizenship is only allowed with presidential approval and I dont know what the heck that means. I could be wrong but thats why Ive ... Read More
US licensed notary in Saigon by jrharvey
I know its a long shot but is anyone at all aware of a US registered notary living in Saigon. Im selling my home in the US. I know the US embassy is an option but I have closing documents that require a wet seal and notarization from both myself and ...
@LennerdYes consulate, not embassy. Sorry. @ajairon There were no appointments left for same day. The next available was a week later. I was able to get my wife in though after emailing the consulate and requesting her to be allowed in. My wife is a ... Read More
US licensed notary in Saigon by jrharvey
I know its a long shot but is anyone at all aware of a US registered notary living in Saigon. Im selling my home in the US. I know the US embassy is an option but I have closing documents that require a wet seal and notarization from both myself and ...
Hi all, so just an update here for anyone in the future. A couple of important things. The consulate did allow my wife to come in. They finally emailed me back really last minute and said she was ok to come in since she was required on the ... Read More
US licensed notary in Saigon by jrharvey
I know its a long shot but is anyone at all aware of a US registered notary living in Saigon. Im selling my home in the US. I know the US embassy is an option but I have closing documents that require a wet seal and notarization from both myself and ...
@OceanBeach92107 I appreciate the news good or bad. Thank you. Read More
US licensed notary in Saigon
I know its a long shot but is anyone at all aware of a US registered notary living in Saigon. Im selling my home in the US. I know the US embassy is an option but I have closing documents that require a wet seal and notarization from both myself and ... Read More
Temporarily resident card by Malcolmleitrim
I will be arriving in Vietnam soon, travelling on a 3 month visa as usual. I will spend a large part of my time this year living with my vietnamese girlfriend in her home, and she says I should have a temporary resident card. Does anyone know ...
@Malcolmleitrim You can register in someones private house but I believe it is up to the home owner to register you. Hotels just know more about how to do it where as your everyday homeowner doesnt. Read More
Building a house in Vietnam (Any good contractor recommendations) by mith7
We have land here in HCM and it's been a nightmare trying to find a reputable experienced contractor that's actually built houses without lying about all their experience. Has anyone had any good real-world experience building a house here in ...
I cant recomend anyone specific but I can say that in my adventures I learned a few things. We eventually settled on an apartment and rennovated it but spent almost a year looking at land to build a house. Start looking for architects, not just ... Read More
Bank account digitisation by MarkinNam
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=87lfkLX7CRM聽 聽 Apparently this IS happening now, how will it affect those on tourist visas ?From my friend, it only affect tranactions over 10 million VND
Unfortunately I have heard of many Vi峄噒 ki峄乽 that have had their bank accounts closed or the banks saying it will be closed if they dont personally fly back to keep it open. Some of them really arent able to leave the country they are in ... Read More
OMAD/IF/KETO by Friday with Mateo
Hi all,I was wondering if any members here are currently doing Intermittent fasting, one-meal-a-day or keto ... ???Back about 3.5 years ago, I quit all refined sugar products, processed food, and began IF/OMAD/KETO lifestyle.It was one of the most ...
Im 40 now and I've been low carb now for 20 years. I typically eat after 1pm and stop by 7. Different than keto since I eat higher amounts of protein but its been my saving grace since everyone in my family gets obese very easily even eating healthy ... Read More
Japanese encephalitis vaccine by MarkinNam
Japanese encephalitis. Has anyone had booster shot for this in Viet Nam. is it necessary? Thanks all
@MarkinNam Not bad. Back in the states the cheapest I could find was $400 USD. Read More
Japanese encephalitis vaccine by MarkinNam
Japanese encephalitis. Has anyone had booster shot for this in Viet Nam. is it necessary? Thanks all
I went to multiple vaccine clinics and could not find it in Saigon. If anyone knows where to get it I would also love to know. Also be aware of Dengue fever. My brother in laws best friend got Dengue and almost died. Its really bad along the ... Read More
Road safety in Vietnam by Cheryl
Hello everyone, Navigating roads and experiencing traffic in Vietnam as an expat can be a learning experience. We invite you to share your insights in order to help other expats and soon-to-be expats stay safe on the road in Vietnam, whether ...
Q- Are traffic rules strictly respected or enforced in Vietnam?A- Its getting better but traditionally I still feel like it has a long ways to go. For example my pregnant wife while walking across a one way street got side swiped by a grab driver ... Read More
New Vietnamese Citizenship Laws For Viet Kieu AND Foreigner Spouses by OceanBeach92107
This is pretty huge. Major changes in the law will now make it much easier for Vi峄噒 Ki峄乽 to regain citizenship while also opening the door to foreigner spouses of Vietnamese citizens, dropping most of the previous restrictions such as ...
I had read somewhere (can't find the source just now,I'll look later) that in the unfortunate event a dual-citizen finds themselves on the wrong side of the law in Vietnam, that access to the consular services of one's original country could ... Read More
New Vietnamese Citizenship Laws For Viet Kieu AND Foreigner Spouses by OceanBeach92107
This is pretty huge. Major changes in the law will now make it much easier for Vi峄噒 Ki峄乽 to regain citizenship while also opening the door to foreigner spouses of Vietnamese citizens, dropping most of the previous restrictions such as ...
@Jackjones85 no need to update your name in your country of origin, due to two explicit reasons: 1) You will not longer be a citizen in your original country; or, if the VN President allow you to keep your first citizenship, your VN ID/Passport ... Read More
New Vietnamese Citizenship Laws For Viet Kieu AND Foreigner Spouses by OceanBeach92107
This is pretty huge. Major changes in the law will now make it much easier for Vi峄噒 Ki峄乽 to regain citizenship while also opening the door to foreigner spouses of Vietnamese citizens, dropping most of the previous restrictions such as ...
@isherenow Vietnamese diaspora can keep their foreign name when gaining citizenshipArent you required to have at least PART of your name as a traditional Vietnamese name under the new legislation? Like add or replace a middle name? I think the ... Read More