Re: Vietnam - HCM (Thread 3)
 

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

Re: Vietnam - HCM (Thread 3)
 

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.

Re: Vietnam - HCM (Thread 3)
 

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...:)

Re: Vietnam - HCM (Thread 3)
 

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..:(

Re: Vietnam - HCM (Thread 3)
 

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

Re: Vietnam - HCM (Thread 3)
 

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.

Re: Vietnam - HCM (Thread 3)
 

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

Re: Vietnam - HCM (Thread 3)
 

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

Re: Vietnam - HCM (Thread 3)
 

If go less, where wld u go?

Re: Vietnam - HCM (Thread 3)
 

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 :(

Re: Vietnam - HCM (Thread 3)
 

If I change to a regional job, w apply

Re: Vietnam - HCM (Thread 3)
 

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://www.sammyboyforum.com/showthr...c#post11763516

Re: Vietnam - HCM (Thread 3)
 

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.

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

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

Is there multiple visit pass to VN????

Re: Vietnam - HCM (Thread 3)
 

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

Re: Vietnam - HCM (Thread 3)
 

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...:)