

Minnesota
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Registration: 10 September 2012
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What am I really looking at for monthly expenses? by Xavier Patrick
Though many of my questions seem to have a consensus answer (ie, best to find teaching work there rather than in advance) one that seems to have wildly conflicting answers is how much one might need to spend in a month in HCMC. Some sources say I ...

If you have a room to rent in a home for $200 a month already in HCMC would you be able to live on about $400 a month? 200 for rent and 200 for food and everything else? Thanks. Read More


Long-term temporary residence card instead of Visa? by Minnesota
Ok another worry that I have about moving to VN is getting Visa renewals. I am not sure about having to keep going to Cambodia for this so was wondering what you have to do to get a residence card. I would think that many people move to VN all the ...

l3ully, by any chance are your business hiring at all? I have a 4 year business degree and over 10 years of accounting at a bank. If I need the CELTA I will get that after I go to VN. Thanks. Read More


Moving to HCMC Vietnam by Minnesota
Well I currently live in Minnesota USA. I have a Bachelor of Science degree in Business. Also have over 10 years accounting experience but no direct classroom teaching experience. I already have a place with a nice family to rent a room from in ...

I have never rode a scooter before. Will look into it. Hope you don't need a licence for it. Where do you park it when you get to your destination? Read More


Long-term temporary residence card instead of Visa? by Minnesota
Ok another worry that I have about moving to VN is getting Visa renewals. I am not sure about having to keep going to Cambodia for this so was wondering what you have to do to get a residence card. I would think that many people move to VN all the ...

I will try to find a good employer to sponsor me. Does put a lot of pressure on me. Read More


Internet connection in Vietnam by Minnesota
Is it safe for me to log on to my bank and stock accounts on the internet in Vietnam? I would need to access my accounts for trading and such but am worried about it. Thanks.

Ok so it was the Facebook website that blocked you. So I would just need to let them know I will need to access it in VN. Read More


Internet connection in Vietnam by Minnesota
Is it safe for me to log on to my bank and stock accounts on the internet in Vietnam? I would need to access my accounts for trading and such but am worried about it. Thanks.

Good point. I wonder if any other sites that we use are blocked at all. Was that the only one that was blocked for you? Read More


Internet connection in Vietnam by Minnesota
Is it safe for me to log on to my bank and stock accounts on the internet in Vietnam? I would need to access my accounts for trading and such but am worried about it. Thanks.

Ok so lets say I am living in a friends home, useing my own computer and the website has the HTTPS which it always does here, and use DSL it should be ok? I also have an antivirus on my computer. Thank you! Read More

Internet connection in Vietnam
Is it safe for me to log on to my bank and stock accounts on the internet in Vietnam? I would need to access my accounts for trading and such but am worried about it. Thanks. Read More


Long-term temporary residence card instead of Visa? by Minnesota
Ok another worry that I have about moving to VN is getting Visa renewals. I am not sure about having to keep going to Cambodia for this so was wondering what you have to do to get a residence card. I would think that many people move to VN all the ...

Great information. I guess that I will just start with the 3 month tourist visa and go from there. Hopefully I will get a teaching position and get the work permit with it. Read More


Long-term temporary residence card instead of Visa? by Minnesota
Ok another worry that I have about moving to VN is getting Visa renewals. I am not sure about having to keep going to Cambodia for this so was wondering what you have to do to get a residence card. I would think that many people move to VN all the ...

Are you sure? People move all the time. What if a person that is retired wanted to move to Vietnam? You can get a residence card to live in the U.S. Read More


Long-term temporary residence card instead of Visa? by Minnesota
Ok another worry that I have about moving to VN is getting Visa renewals. I am not sure about having to keep going to Cambodia for this so was wondering what you have to do to get a residence card. I would think that many people move to VN all the ...

What I am saying is can I get a residence card even before I go? It would be better than to keep trying to update a visa ever 3 months. Read More

Long-term temporary residence card instead of Visa?
Ok another worry that I have about moving to VN is getting Visa renewals. I am not sure about having to keep going to Cambodia for this so was wondering what you have to do to get a residence card. I would think that many people move to VN all the ... Read More


Moving to HCMC Vietnam by Minnesota
Well I currently live in Minnesota USA. I have a Bachelor of Science degree in Business. Also have over 10 years accounting experience but no direct classroom teaching experience. I already have a place with a nice family to rent a room from in ...

I heard that people get hurt on the xeom and such. Not sure if I can do it. Is it to hot for me to just walk? Read More


Moving to HCMC Vietnam by Minnesota
Well I currently live in Minnesota USA. I have a Bachelor of Science degree in Business. Also have over 10 years accounting experience but no direct classroom teaching experience. I already have a place with a nice family to rent a room from in ...

It is in PHUONG 1 QUAN 11. Is it true you can get a monthly bus pass for just $8? Read More


Moving to HCMC Vietnam by Minnesota
Well I currently live in Minnesota USA. I have a Bachelor of Science degree in Business. Also have over 10 years accounting experience but no direct classroom teaching experience. I already have a place with a nice family to rent a room from in ...

I heard about the motorcycle taxi's. What do they cost? May be good to use when I get lost. Read More