'Living in Veintiane' Expat

Living in Veintiane

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Robbie L. Roberson (62.192.136.106) -

I have an interest in living in Veintiane,Laos, but don't really know where to begin. I have a substantial amount of money to hold me financially till I learn my way around. I know someone there and I'm sure that will be a plus in learning. So the question is do I begin at the U.S.Consolate?

Regards

Robbie Roberson

Reply #1 john t her (24.118.36.187) -

Hi Robbie,

You're right about getting start from the Us consolate office there.

Matter of fact, I have three friend now living and doing business there for serveral years now. They are doing fine.

By the way, if you every consider buying land, I do have a piece about 6, 150 square meter want to sell. It is in the city. The cost is about 900 baht (Thai) per one square meter.

Thanks

John T. Her

Reply #2 Ron (4) from Vientiane (Contact Member) -

Robbie it is not that hard, but you really need a work permit. These are not that difficult to get - depends on whom you know. The US embassy will not really be helpful. Best is to come here and talk to someone and sound out the job situation.

Ron

Reply #3 Philip Devarenne (68.4.116.183) -

Am interested in renting a two bedroom furnished apartment in the Namphu area of Vientiane. What would the monthly cost be including utilities?

Khob chai.

Philip Devarenne

Reply #4 jim (118.173.64.164) -

Is not possible,

you need to go out of the country every month . make sure you have an hundreds page passport! for the stamps !

If you really have some money, I advice you to keept it quite in yourself !! keep low profile , allways !

Thailand and Vietnam are easy, you can get a six month visa for Vietnam in vientiane.

for Thailand you can get a 1 year visa. no propblem.

Reply #5 Laogirl from Vientiane, Laos (Contact Member) -

You have to leave the country every month in order to get new visa but you can do it easily as they'll give you visa on your arrival. You can cross the friendship bridge to Nongkhai then come back to Vientiane the same day. You can get 1 year visa here also but you'll need a business or work somewhere here

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Reply #6 Bouala (202.137.146.167) -

Dear Philip,

Regarding your request about apartment renting, there are some hotels close to Namphou area but not fully furnished apartment. If you prefer to rent a fully furnished apartment, there is an apartment close to Park View hotel.

If you need our service please contact immo laos which can give you full service of house renting and selling, apartment renting...

tel: 00856 20 2401446

Many thanks

Reply #7 Peter Asia from Vientiane (Contact Member) - 10/04/09 10:25

Hallo ..

May be i can offer You a place in my 3 Bedroom House not used all time in the Heart of Vientaine.

Just give me a mail : laosteam@gmail.com

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