Roy McRoy
American looking for information about Vietnam
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Poste Restante (mail sent c/o Post Office) in HCMC? Bit like PO Box
But no box necessary, the mail is just held at the post office for 30 days and they give it out with ID verification.Do they have this service?Would just need a letter sent from within VN.Will be going around from hotel to hotel, so this would be ... Read More
Propecia/Finasteride/Proscar available in pharmacies? by Roy McRoy
1mg pills for hair, not the 5mg for prostate, HCMC.Would prescription likely be needed? It is in the States and probably most countries. And how would one go about obtaining that locally? A small clinic with an English-speaking doctor perhaps?There ...
@Aidan in HCMCthank you for a detailed response! Read More
Propecia/Finasteride/Proscar available in pharmacies?
1mg pills for hair, not the 5mg for prostate, HCMC.Would prescription likely be needed? It is in the States and probably most countries. And how would one go about obtaining that locally? A small clinic with an English-speaking doctor perhaps?There ... Read More
Just another "九色视频 in Baguio City" post by BOONDOCK-SAINT
I live in the PNW of the US, I'm not cut out for severe heat. I have aspiration of spending time in Baguio, the opinion changes frequently depending on which video I watched last.Anyhoo, I would like to know from people who actually live in Baguio ...
@renegadesric529baguio elevation is 1500m, temp today 22, tagaytay 700m, 32.as for all the other recommendations, it's all sea-level, beyond hot and humid.OP said can't stand PNW. 17deg in seattle today Read More
Any latest info on visa runs 鈥� rejections etc.? by Roy McRoy
Seems the one-year extendable business visa on arrival is over, due to crackdown on companies providing the sponsorships.Something to do with their not filing the required I think quarterly tax reports and I think the required semi-annual ...
@ OceanBeach92107i'd be north of saigon, so i was thinking moc bai.thanks for the location assesment, didn't think it'd make that much of a difference.and for the idea with agent. didn't think of that for an easy e-visa. perhaps things are best left ... Read More
Any latest info on visa runs 鈥� rejections etc.?
Seems the one-year extendable business visa on arrival is over, due to crackdown on companies providing the sponsorships.Something to do with their not filing the required I think quarterly tax reports and I think the required semi-annual ... Read More
Safe deposit boxes at banks? by Roy McRoy
hello.two similar posts on the forums, no answers.one mentioned maybe a private company providing that service, seems unlikely.many mentions of a safe at home, but that seems more of a thief magnet than deterrent, especially if not home for longer ...
@qnbuii posted above two bank safe box links off google.Sacombank has boxes in Ho Chi Minh City, Hanoi, An Giang, and Can Tho, comfirmed by email. the link contains fee schedule as well.BIDV seems boxes only in hanoi, but "Safe custody service" for ... Read More
Safe deposit boxes at banks? by Roy McRoy
hello.two similar posts on the forums, no answers.one mentioned maybe a private company providing that service, seems unlikely.many mentions of a safe at home, but that seems more of a thief magnet than deterrent, especially if not home for longer ...
business would be for longer term...off google:https://www.sacombank.com.vn/en/personal/services/other-services/safe-deposit-box-leasing.html https://bidv.com.vn/en/ca-nhan/san-pham-dich-vu/ngan-quy/dich-vu-bao-quan-tai-san Read More
Safe deposit boxes at banks? by Roy McRoy
hello.two similar posts on the forums, no answers.one mentioned maybe a private company providing that service, seems unlikely.many mentions of a safe at home, but that seems more of a thief magnet than deterrent, especially if not home for longer ...
lived in yunnan for years, visa policy got crazy post-pandemic, so i'm looking for a new domicile. want to check vn out for a few months before deciding.business visa seems the best option for now, though if things go the way of china, that'll end ... Read More
Safe deposit boxes at banks? by Roy McRoy
hello.two similar posts on the forums, no answers.one mentioned maybe a private company providing that service, seems unlikely.many mentions of a safe at home, but that seems more of a thief magnet than deterrent, especially if not home for longer ...
@uk2la89haha i know as much as you do at this point, planning stage.per gewgle, tourist visa is no goodIn most cases, to open a bank account in Vietnam you'll need to hold a long term visa or residence permit. This wasn't always the case, but ... Read More
Safe deposit boxes at banks?
hello.two similar posts on the forums, no answers.one mentioned maybe a private company providing that service, seems unlikely.many mentions of a safe at home, but that seems more of a thief magnet than deterrent, especially if not home for longer ... Read More
Postage for international letter
Vietpost said like 40USD via EMS, ridiculous. There is an 2012 thread on the same topic, and somebody figured out you have to buy airmail envelope, then it's like $2 as it should be. So I guess Vietpost keeps that a secret to keep that sweet EMS ... Read More