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suoose
Joined: 06 Sep 2003
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Location: Gumi City, South Korea
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 Posted: Mon Sep 15, 2003 9:18 am Post subject: Entering/Leaving Vietnam |
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Hey guys I am thinking of teaching in Vietnam. However I am wondering what items will they allow or not allow entering/leaving Vietnam? I would like to bring some of my books I am most fond of. Will they inspect them then confiscate ones they don't want me to bring into the country? Do they search through all your belongings before allowing you entry into the country? Any response or further comments would be appreciated.  |
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Micro67
Joined: 29 May 2003
Posts: 297
Location: HCMC, Vietnam
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| Posted: Wed Apr 14, 2004 9:42 am Post subject: Re: Entering/Leaving Vietnam |
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| However I am wondering what items will they allow or not allow entering/leaving Vietnam? |
I wouldn't worry too much. Common sense should be enough of a guide.
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| I would like to bring some of my books I am most fond of. Will they inspect them then confiscate ones they don't want me to bring into the country? |
I have never had any problems re-entering the country, however I have had to pay a very small tax to have books that have been mailed to me inspected by the 'Cultural Censor'.
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| Do they search through all your belongings before allowing you entry into the country? |
No. |
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cha muir
Joined: 28 Apr 2003
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Location: Plateau, Montreal
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| Posted: Mon Apr 26, 2004 2:09 pm Post subject: |
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Sure would be a lot of trouble lookng through ALL those bags. of course they're not sure to search You, but do not think about bringing...well, the usual no-no's. in addition, the gov't is very sensitive about "cultural materials" books dvds cds, pictures...political materials. as previous poster suggested, your things will be far more likely to get searched if you mail them here. Bringing everything with you on the plane is the best way to avoid paying some fairly high taxes on Your belongings.
bonne chance,
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Aramas
Joined: 13 Feb 2004
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Location: Slightly left of Centre
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| Posted: Tue Apr 27, 2004 1:50 am Post subject: |
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How about taking in a pair of bookshelf speakers and a small amp? Would it be better to take it with me or have it shipped? (they're a bit better than consumer 'lo-fi' stuff).
How about my ripped mp3 collection? I won't be taking the originals with me when I can fit 5 or 6 CDs on one mp3 CD (and more realistically I get about 10 CDs on there because I delete the tracks I don't like). Do they get funny about 'piracy'? |
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khmerhit
Joined: 31 May 2003
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Location: Reverse Culture Shock Unit
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| Posted: Wed Apr 28, 2004 3:03 pm Post subject: |
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| Do they get funny about piracy, aramas? You cant be seerious! |
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Aramas
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| Posted: Wed Apr 28, 2004 11:19 pm Post subject: |
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| I've noticed that a lot of countries (all?) differ widely in what they tolerate within the country and what they allow at the border. |
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khmerhit
Joined: 31 May 2003
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Location: Reverse Culture Shock Unit
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Not Cambodia mate. People walkin with suitcases full of cash. Well, they used to anyway. Weapons, too, but the authorities often get tiped off.
funny ol world, innit? |
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