Originally Posted by Golden question (Post 6284073)

Wang Wen Yuan (40, clerk) had met his wife at a duck store in a nearby market last year. Last September, the owner of the duck store had introduced him to a cousin looking to marry a Singaporean. The man instantly fancied the 27-year-old Chinese national woman and married her one month later. The newlywed couple moved into a rental flat in November last year.

Wang said he often quarreled with his wife over money and over her refusal to wear a skirt. He eventually chased her out of the house two months later. He said, "She contacted me again in May this year. I told her she could come back, but my conditions are that she must do the chores, and wear a skirt to have sex with me every night. If she is willing, I will give her $100 on the first night, then $300 every month for household expenses".

"She was willing to wear a skirt but not have sex with me, so I chased her out within two weeks," he added. Wang also said that the Chinese national woman had told him at their first meeting that she was looking for a Singaporean man to marry so that she can remain in Singapore. She has since obtained her working permit and is a store assistant at a hawker store.

Wang now wants a divorce with his wife so that he can develop a relationship with a Vietnamese girl he met. Unfortunately for him, he was told that he has to file for separation and wait 4 years before he can divorce his wife. He has tried asking his wife for a divorce but she wants him to fulfill two conditions before she would agree to it. He shall have to repay all her debts - an unknown amount, and he has to buy her an air ticket to return to China.

Source: Lianhe Wanbao, 29 June 2011.

Originally Posted by miua55555 (Post 6281345)

Maybe can share how can a Singaporean survive in Vietnam upon migration? Easy to get corporate jobs in Vn ?

Originally Posted by Golden question (Post 6284086)

Found this in one of the tcss forum and like to share here.i dont think this guy is suitable for any marriage,understand your foreign spouse and communication with her is the key thing to build up a foreign spouse marriage

Originally Posted by Golden question (Post 6281079)

yes very true,my wife's friend just got renew her PR and ICA only give her 1 year

I told my wife that PR does not gurantee that u can live and work here forever and they can choose not to renew especially now.I told her that sg govert dont give a damm if a PR leave sg and withdraw all the CPF money if u are just a normal person unlike those rich one or highly educated one who contribute to sg economy wherby they can also tax more from them with their high salary :D

Originally Posted by SingViet (Post 6284668)

Hmmm, i thought PR is renewable every 5 years? To give just 1 year, isn't it the same as LTSVP?

Originally Posted by Greatking (Post 6280870)

Towkay,
That is because your thread is very informative :D

Originally Posted by Hurricane88 (Post 6284682)

ICA can shorten PR re-entry permit to between 1 - 5 years following the criteria:

1. passport expiry date
2. dun stay minimum number of days for previous year
3. other reasons classified

Originally Posted by SingViet (Post 6284705)

Then it seems quite the same as LTSVP. This makes PR not as attractive then .

Originally Posted by SingViet (Post 6284658)

If you migrate to Vietnam and take up their citizenship or PR, then your value will decrease drastically. They are a country of people that look up to foreigners, locals or any poor foreigners in their country are deem not valuable. Most corporate jobs are filled by expats and they are employed in their own country before being posted to Vietnam. Singaporeans find Vietnam attractive now because we are earning Singapore Dollar and exchange rates are to our benefit. If you earn VND there, you will not be at advantage and for sure, smiles will not be on your face.

Originally Posted by chanyboy (Post 6287897)

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?

Originally Posted by SingViet (Post 6287920)

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. :D

Originally Posted by Golden question (Post 6288112)

bro singvet,your first few years at vietnam must be very siong if u travel here and there every month cos those years 2002 to around 2005,only standard airline,no budget airline

still remember the cheapest one i can find that time is lion airline:D

Originally Posted by SingViet (Post 6287920)

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.

Originally Posted by Crown (Post 6289119)

Hi Bro,

can share what visa is this and how/where to apply?

thanks