Vietnam - HCM (Thread 3)

[mutantchicken]

Originally Posted by FireShark

I had just checked with my company Travel agency that the news had not been confirmed. Vietnam Embassy had not confirmed this news yet. If required, it will be stupid.

its not stupid at all; think of it, who needs to go in out of vn less than 30 days...businessmen nope they most likely have business visa, vk? nope they have a 90 day visa exemption, regular tourist? who is that free with their time?..so that leaves guys who dont have proper jobs and live here on tourist visa etc, doing odd jobs or worse criminal activities or guys who visit their gf etc etc...the first type vn prob wants to get rid of anyway...the second type, well for love they will suck up that extra cost and vn gov gets more income...seems smart idea to me

[smallplayer]

Originally Posted by Hurricane88

yes...that is what it means...

with the dropping of the exch rate ( just changed at 15900) and this tbc rule, certainly a time to reconsider how often to go vietnam liao.

[Hurricane88]

Originally Posted by smallplayer

with the dropping of the exch rate ( just changed at 15900) and this tbc rule, certainly a time to reconsider how often to go vietnam liao.

still early days la...let us wait and see...in the meantime just enjoy yourself when you are there...

wow...exchange rate looks like rally...now think can get S$1 can get around 16400 dong....

my rule is simple...if exchange rate lesser than spend less...if visa needed then go less...

[smallplayer]

Originally Posted by Hurricane88

still early days la...let us wait and see...in the meantime just enjoy yourself when you are there...

wow...exchange rate looks like rally...now think can get S$1 can get around 16400 dong....

my rule is simple...if exchange rate lesser than spend less...if visa needed then go less...

cos flying tom morning, no time to go change at better place.
the intra day rates is about 16350...nonewithstanding the spread money changer adopts..u are getting a good rate bro!
maybe u shd do part time:P

less and less..haiz..but piak piak cannot be less and less..

[Hurricane88]

Originally Posted by smallplayer

cos flying tom morning, no time to go change at better place.
the intra day rates is about 16350...nonewithstanding the spread money changer adopts..u are getting a good rate bro!
maybe u shd do part time:P

less and less..haiz..but piak piak cannot be less and less..

go to cho benh thanh market (between 10am-6pm) inside stall 624 best exchange rate...

[naemlo]

Originally Posted by mutantchicken

its not stupid at all; think of it, who needs to go in out of vn less than 30 days...businessmen nope they most likely have business visa, vk?

Not all businessmen who goes VN has a business visa. A lot of Asean businessmen going in and out of a particular country via visa exemption.

Tourists with visa exemption will buy a return ticket to and fro VN. They will make a short trip to Cambodia before flying back to their countries via VN again.

I know a few of my colleagues in Phnom Penh, purposely take a bus to HCMC, stay a night or 2 then fly back to their countries for a few days and return to HCMC and take a bus back to Phnom Penh. Why they doing this is because air ticket is cheaper in VN and also not a lot of international flight to and fro Phnom Penh.

If the new policy is implemented, this will effect businessmen and tourists. This policy, doubt is meant to deal with long stayer. Long stayer normally will max the no. of days before doing a border runs with a day or 2 in other country.

[smallplayer]

Originally Posted by Hurricane88

go to cho benh thanh market (between 10am-6pm) inside stall 624 best exchange rate...

sigh....
this time once i touch down will on xe buyt from airport straight to vung tau.
so wont pass by benh thanh.

i find the exchange rates near mien tay ben xe is very good too.
i always go there to change for my journey to can tho.
so an option if u do go around that area of hcm

[SEAJ]

Time to come up with my oft repeated suggestion to apply for an APEC card.

3 year validity for entry into 20 or so countries in lieu of visas, expedited immigration clearance through diplomatic/special channels, for stays in most countries up to 90 days.

SEAJ

[damong777]

Originally Posted by Hurricane88

still early days la...let us wait and see...in the meantime just enjoy yourself when you are there...

wow...exchange rate looks like rally...now think can get S$1 can get around 16400 dong....

my rule is simple...if exchange rate lesser than spend less...if visa needed then go less...

If go less, where wld u go?

[damong777]

Originally Posted by Hurricane88

never cut and paste google translator to chat with Vb...you will not learn and can never remember...

I rather see my Vietnamese and English dictionary for help. Slowly but at least I learn.

Now speaking to my gal in tv mixed w a bit of English...though writing better still

[damong777]

Originally Posted by SEAJ

Time to come up with my oft repeated suggestion to apply for an APEC card.

3 year validity for entry into 20 or so countries in lieu of visas, expedited immigration clearance through diplomatic/special channels, for stays in most countries up to 90 days.

SEAJ

If I change to a regional job, w apply

[SEAJ]

Originally Posted by damong777

If I change to a regional job, w apply

NO need to wait.

Application process is very simple and cheap; all it takes is a couple or so month's wait for issuance if you want all country entry permits, but can be shortened if all you want is certain countries only.

SEAJ
Ps edit: There is quite a thorough discussion on APEC card starting from: http://sbf.today/showthr...post11763 516

[FireShark]

Originally Posted by mutantchicken

its not stupid at all; think of it, who needs to go in out of vn less than 30 days...businessmen nope they most likely have business visa, vk? nope they have a 90 day visa exemption, regular tourist? who is that free with their time?..so that leaves guys who dont have proper jobs and live here on tourist visa etc, doing odd jobs or worse criminal activities or guys who visit their gf etc etc...the first type vn prob wants to get rid of anyway...the second type, well for love they will suck up that extra cost and vn gov gets more income...seems smart idea to me

I still find it stupid. I had one friend who are semi-retired. Almost each month, he visit vn to find his different gfs. If there is such requirement, I think people will visit vn less frequent.

Originally Posted by smallplayer

cos flying tom morning, no time to go change at better place. the intra day rates is about 16350...nonewithstanding the spread money changer adopts..u are getting a good rate bro!
maybe u shd do part time:P

less and less..haiz..but piak piak cannot be less and less..

Will provide the an update tomorrow evening time about the Exchange Rate cos I will be going there for holiday.

Originally Posted by Hurricane88

go to cho benh thanh market (between 10am-6pm) inside stall 624 best exchange rate...

Not really bro, few times the Gold shop outside CBT is better.

Originally Posted by SEAJ

NO need to wait.

Application process is very simple and cheap; all it takes is a couple or so month's wait for issuance if you want all country entry permits, but can be shortened if all you want is certain countries only.

SEAJ
Ps edit: There is quite a thorough discussion on APEC card starting from: http://sbf.today/showthr...post11763 516

Is there multiple visit pass to VN????

[milfmilf]

Originally Posted by FireShark

I still find it stupid. I had one friend who are semi-retired. Almost each month, he visit vn to find his different gfs. If there is such requirement, I think people will visit vn less frequent.

wah your friend got free air ticket?
each time take aeroplane also pray very hard ... too frequent scary

[Hurricane88]

Originally Posted by milfmilf

wah your friend got free air ticket?
each time take aeroplane also pray very hard ... too frequent scary

Air flight is much safer than car...less plane crash per year than car accidents...haha....but the moment any plane crash at least all 100plus ppl will die together...kkkk...