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Originally Posted by chanyboy
I reckon the bro intend to stay there longer term, not citizenship. I believe the person is still shuttling between native home & Vn. It might be best of both world - living there in Vn enjoying a less-stress & affordable life, yet still tap on native home for other benefits (e.g. medical, housing). Any other good reasons (besides the exchange-rate thing?) - would like to hear everyone's opinion.
I heard taking up long-term stay at Vn is not that difficult. Anyone can enlighten us all?
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Taking up long term stay in VN is not difficult, there are more than one way to get approval to stay there. Of course, what most bros think of is Permanent residence. This is , of course, the best. But if you do not land a job there and wish to stay there more than the 30 days allowed for Singaporeans each time, you can get a VISA that allows you to stay up to 90 days each time, and the VISA is valid for 3 years. If you do land a corporate job there, for sure the company will have to apply for you the Work Permit, which will allow you to stay there for long term.
As for enjoying the best of both worlds, unless you are running a business there under someone else's name. Or else, where will you have the time to stay there and not work? What i did between 2002 and 2007 was just like that, i stay in VN each time for around 3 weeks, then i return to Singapore for around 4 to 5 days, then i return to VN again. I do agree that life in VN is less stressful, not so organised and is seriously an `eye-opener' for Singaporeans. But like any other person from the city, we yearn for some organised things after some time of disorganisation.... hahhaha From mid 2007 till now, i travel to VN once or twice a month, each time is short trip (except the few months when i was running the cafe there). Each trip is enjoyable and brings back the good memories of staying there last time. There are pros and cons, but if its not for my children's education, i may still be staying there.
