If you are Viet Kieu (Abroad Vietnamese) and interested in getting a 5 year visa exemption, Tung (Saigon in a Cup) gives a very detailed descriptions on how you can obtain this. This 5 year visa exemption also applies to those who are married to Vietnamese nationals. Visit How to get a 5 year visa exemption for more information. Having this type of visa means you will have … [Read more...] about How to get a 5 Year Visa Exemption – Saigon in a Cup
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Zaman International School
While I was in Phnom Penh, I visited my Turkish friends at the Zaman International School. I knew one of the teachers when he taught at the Horizon International Bilingual School here in Saigon. Zaman International Schools was founded in 1997 and currently enrolls over 800 students. Zaman is considered one of the top international schools in Phnom Penh with state of the art … [Read more...] about Zaman International School
From Vietnam to Cambodia
Well, I finally arrived to Phantom Penh this afternoon. I have to say, I wish I had come a lot earlier. I cannot believe I lived in Vietnam for nearly 6 years and I had not visited Phnom Penh. The bus ride was not as bad as I thought. I traveled with Chris Dollmont, who made this trip several times already. I chose to travel with Mekong Express from Pham Ngu Lao though a … [Read more...] about From Vietnam to Cambodia
Work Permit Update – Authenticating
Well, here is another update in regard to my work permit application. Last week the Department of Labor (DoLISA) refused to accept my "consularized" notarized degree. Though the process was legal in Vietnam and they admitted it, they still could not accept it and they had a valid reason. It seems that recently some Americans, Brits, and Aussies were able to get their "fake" … [Read more...] about Work Permit Update – Authenticating
Turkish dance by HIBS Vietnamese Students
Rumors, rumors, rumors. Amazing how they fly around so fast. I have not updated much since I received my new Nokia N900 from the US. I have actually been spending some time at the Horizon International Bilingual School (HIBS) run by my Turkish friends in An Phu (District 2). Yesterday I attended a nice program put together for some Turkish guests. It was quite interesting … [Read more...] about Turkish dance by HIBS Vietnamese Students