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Aristede
Joined: 06 Aug 2009
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 Posted: Wed Dec 09, 2009 5:46 am Post subject: Re: In Asia and searching...need advice |
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| naturegirl321 wrote: |
Contact your uni, you could probably ask them to do the apostillisation etc for a small fee. Then mail it to you.
Apostillisation is different in different states. Three years ago I simply sent my BA to the Sec of State, had it apostillised in 2 weeks, NOw I have to get it notarised, then certified, THEN off to the sec of state. Same degree, same uni, the first is simply covered with Peru stamps and stickers and signatures that they won't accept it where I'm going. |
Thank you NG. It is too bad they defaced your degree that way. I'll find out what the rules are locally and if it is possible to have a copy made for this purpose.
jp and mrad, thanks for interesting info about possibilities I hadn't considered (or didn't know about). |
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MrMrLuckyKhan
Joined: 08 Feb 2008
Posts: 282
Location: Kingdom of Cambodia
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| Posted: Wed Dec 09, 2009 6:24 am Post subject: |
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| Aristede wrote: |
Thank you MLK for all the Cambodia info. Actually, I am going by air, and got an E-visa in advance. This way I will get to visit selected places and wait until touchdown to meet the local touts.  I'm sure the land route is routine once you've done it a few times, but descriptions I've read about scams and hassles between here and there make it sound like a major headache.
Besides, I plan to return to BKK and air mode (I believe) will get me another 30 days in Thailand as opposed to 2 weeks by land. If I'd known all you just told me beforehand, I probably would have done as you advise and gotten the Cambodian Business visa.
I am curious about Cambodia and eager to get an idea of what it might be like actually working there for a while. My advance impression is that it perhaps is (comparatively) too far off the beaten path for long-term living overseas the first time out. Visiting may either confirm this or change my mind. |
Cool, sounds like you will have no problems then! Also, if you ever end up extending your 30 business visa to a 6 month or 12 month visa, it is a multiple entry visa, which means going in and out during that time is free and easy as pie.
How much was your plane ticket, which city are you flying to (presumeably Phnom Penh) and what airline are you using, if you don't mind me asking? Also, dont forget you have to also pay a hefty $25 exit fee when you fly out of Phnom Penh to an international destination.
And yes, you are correct about getting 30 days if you fly in, as opposed to only 15 days if you enter Thailand by land.
Also, you can use US Dollars everywhere in Cambodia, so don't get tricked into thinking you need to exchange your money at the airport for a terrible rate. You should ALWAYS get at AT LEAST 4,000 Riel if you do exchange your dollars, and many proper places will give you about 4,150, more or less.
Enjoy your time in Cambodia!!! |
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Aristede
Joined: 06 Aug 2009
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How much was your plane ticket, which city are you flying to (presumeably Phnom Penh) and what airline are you using, if you don't mind me asking? Also, dont forget you have to also pay a hefty $25 exit fee when you fly out of Phnom Penh to an international destination. |
Including the 700 baht Thailand charges to depart, the plane ticket was around 3000 baht. That was to Phnom Penh, yes, on Air Asia. Next time (if necessary) I will take the land route out of Thailand and then return by air.
Bangkok Air has a monopoly on direct flights to Siem Reap, and they charge a ridiculous fare in excess of 7000 baht. Interestingly, Asia Air nominally lists flights to Siem Reap, but when you search them for any date (no matter how far ahead) the flight is always unavailable. This might make a suspicious person wonder if BKK Air pays Air Asia not to fly the route.
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| Enjoy your time in Cambodia!!! |
Thank you. I will try to make the best of it. |
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khmerhit
Joined: 31 May 2003
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Location: Reverse Culture Shock Unit
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| Posted: Fri Dec 11, 2009 8:47 pm Post subject: |
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C A M B O D I A
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The Ever-changing Cleric
Joined: 19 Feb 2009
Posts: 1523
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| sojourner wrote: |
| Normally, Chinese unis would like their FTs to hold MAs or/and PhDs. But in the smaller cities it's still quite possible for a BA holder to land a job. |
An MA might be required at the schools in beijing or shanghai that get lots of resumes from FTs, but that is not the majority of them.
normally, chinese unis would like their FTs breathing and able to make it to class without a hangover.
if one has a BA, there is a very good chance they can land a job at almost any university in china. |
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