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Confusing information about 1 year multiple entry Vietnam visa for US citizen

US passport holders are the only ones who can get 1 year multiple entries tourist visa for Vietnam. Accordingly, who wish to get 1 year multiple entries visa could either gets 1 year tourist visa or 1 year business visa. What are differences between these 2 visa types? 1. Purpose : - A tourist visa is used solely for tourism purpose - A business visa will let you do business in Vietnam 2. Entry and exit: - With a tourist visa, you must leave Vietnam every 3 months - With a business visa, you can stay in Vietnam continously within 1 year or you can leave and come back to Vietnam at any time as long as your visa is still valid. The question is: Should I apply for one year tourist visa or one year business visa if I want to live in Vietnam within 1 year? Answer: In case you just want to stay inside of Vietnam during the year, you are recommended to get 1 year business visa. You do not need to leave Vietnam now and then for every 3 months. Furthermore, fee to pay for

Why should you book a private tour ?

While travelling to a new country as a tourist, would you prefer to arrange the trip by yourself or book a group tour or even a private tour with a travel agency? What are the pros and cons of each option? Do-It-Yourself For many travellers, they prefer to arrange the trip by themselves in order to saving cost and to discover the places independently. Is it always true? Let take an example, you want to visit Ninh Binh or Ha Long bay on your own? You may order a private car or take a bus or rent a motorbike to travel on your own if you are adventorous enough. However, renting a car without a guide may put you into trouble as in general, drivers do not speak English. The same thing happends if you travel by bus or get yourself drive a motor. What if you get accident on the way and no one else could understand you. Without a guide, will you find your trip enjoyable? You may have time to read or get to know about the places however, the guide will give you a detail and knowledgeable e

Be careful with street vendors in Vietnam!

Were you ripped off by street vendors in Vietnam ? If yes, I am sure you felt so bad. This happens not only to foreigners but also to Vietnamese like me. I can tell you some of my bad experience. One time, I went to the Old Quarter to meet some of my Indian clients. We went out to Hang Dao street, the lady in the group asked me the name of some fruits that vendors mix and sell on the street. I guessed she wanted to try, so I asked the vendor for the price of Dracontomelon, she said 25,000 VND/ 100 gram. I said: Give me 200 gram. Quickly, she gave me a bag includes Dracontomelon and Mango and said it is 100,000 VND. I told her, I dont need to buy that much but she started to shout 100,000 VND. I didn't want to argue with her, so I paid and leave. Remind myself that I will never buy such things again the Old Quarter. Other times, when I go there, foreigners keep feeling curious about the mix fruits but I told them my experience, so I am not going to buy again. Another time, I

How to open a bank account in Vietnam?

With a growing population of middle class, location-independent young professionals, Vietnam has placed itself as a formidable Asian business hub. As Vietnam continues to grow, the government has made it easier for foreign business owners and investors to build their enterprises there through creating favorable interest rates. If you’re one of the many expats ready to move to the beautiful Asian nation, one critically important piece that’s often forgotten during the planning stages is how to manage your finance abroad. This guide will walk you through everything you need to know about opening a bank account in Vietnam. 1. Can I open a bank account as a foreigner ? Absolutely, yes. Everyone is able to open a bank account in Vietnam. But, like anywhere else, there’s a right way and wrong way to go about it. Making sure you complete the process correctly which will save you plenty of headaches. 2. What's the process? How long does it usually take? Creating a bank account i

How to get Vietnam visa in India ?

India and Vietnam keeps developing their strong bilateral relation since 2nd Century. Nowadays, the governments are opening up simple immigration procedure and legal regulation in order to promote the relationship between 2 governments as well as their citizens. At present, Indian citizen can easily get Vietnam visa in different ways with simple procedure and much lower cost. In this article, we will go in detail how to get Vietnam visa in India. 1. Get Vietnam visa at Vietnam Embassy/Consulate in India Traditionally, for any Indian who wants to travel to Vietnam for any kinds of purpose, they are required to contact Vietnam Embassy/ Consulate to apply for Vietnam visa. And as you know, India is a huge country, getting a Vietnam visa at Vietnam Embassy require them to travel for such a long distance which is not only so tiring but also waste of money. This is especially inconvenient for people who have busy working schedule. For many urgent cases, their trip or their busine

Where to do inexpensive shopping in Ho Chi minh ?

Ho Chi Minh, a dynamic city in the South of Vietnam with its impressive ecomomic growth, its booming developments of huge shopping malls all around the city with well known international brands. If you are not seeking for International brands, Ho Chi Minh City still has manything to offer you at low price. In this article, we will recommend you some inexpensive shopping places in Ho Chi Minh City that are popular among locals and tourists. 1. Sai Gon Square There are 3 Sai Gon Squares in Ho Chi Minh City which sell the same same products however the most recommended one is Sai Gon Square 3 as it is cooler and larger. Opening hours: 09:30 – 21:00 daily Address: 181 Hai Bà Trưng, phường 6, Quận 3, Hồ Chí Minh What should you buy in Sai Gon Square? Clothes, souvenirs, phones and good hang out spots! You can find a diversity of products in Sai Gon Square from houseware to trendy clothes or modern technology stuff. This place is not only a favourite shopping spot for Vietnam