In contrast to many countries where proof of purchase of travel insurance is imperative for VISA obtainment, the Vietnam VISA does not require so. However, even if you are fit and healthy, it is never a good idea to travel without health insurance. Accidents do happen and the environment in Viet Nam could be stark different from that you are accustomed to, hence your body may not be able to adapt yet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Another reason insurance is a must-have for travelers is that since free-for-all healthcare is non-existent in Viet Nam, you get what you pay for. Public hospitals are cheaper but the quality is substandard while private facilities are excellent but tend to be very expensive. Given the prices of treatments and consultations in these hospitals, it\u2019s a good idea to have health insurance, unless you have lots of savings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Some insurances might not cover \u2018dangerous activities\u2019 such as riding motorbike, diving, hiking, and trekking, so be sure to check yours. Motorbikes account for most of the traffic in Viet Nam, and the country\u2019s vast and various natural landscapes do offer irresistible activities. While you may not intend to experience any of them, you might change your mind once you arrive in Viet Nam. A health plan that covers these activities would become handy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Individual or comprehensive, your travel insurance plan could cover everything from medical treatment, trip cancellation, theft or loss of property, to covering just one thing that you feel most insecure about. Health certainly belongs to the list.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Public hospitals in Viet Nam are known to have quality of service and equipment lagging behind that of international standards, as they are generally underfunded and poorly equipped. They are also faced with overcrowding and not English-common, which means a lot of waiting, inattentive doctors and nurses, and a great deal of miscommunication. They do not accept all international health insurances.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
On the other hand, private hospitals offer excellent standards, especially in Ha Noi and Ho Chi Minh City. They are staffed with American, Korean, Japanese and French, Filipino, as well as Vietnamese doctors who have been trained overseas. These hospitals are better equipped and less likely to suffer overcrowding, thus able to cater for the needs of foreign travelers better than public hospitals which have a lower quality due to less funding.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
However, private international hospitals have the disadvantage of being located merely in the big cities of Ha Noi, Da Nang and Ho Chi Minh, which means if you venture to other areas of the country and unfortunately be in need of serious medical treatment, long distance becomes a burden.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The quality and availability of health services varies dramatically between urban or rural areas, with Ha Noi, Da Nang, Ho Chi Minh City having the best medical facilities. Healthcare in rural areas can be from poor to non-existent.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Below is a list of notable hospitals and medical centers at major stops among travelers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Ha Noi<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Family Medical Practice<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n 298 I Kim Ma, Van Phuc Compound, Ba Dinh District, Ha Noi<\/p>\n\n\n\n Tel: +84 4 3843 0748<\/p>\n\n\n\n Vietnamese, English and Filippino speaking doctors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n www.vietnammedicalpractice.com<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n Bach Mai Hospital<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n 78 Giai Phong, Dong Da District, Ha Noi<\/p>\n\n\n\n Tel: +84 4 3869 3731 or +84 4 3869 1607<\/p>\n\n\n\n Obstetrics Hospital<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n De La Thanh Street, Cau Giay, Ha Noi<\/p>\n\n\n\n Tel: +84 4 3834 3181<\/p>\n\n\n\n Saint Paul Hospital<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n 12 Chu Van An, Ba Dinh, Ha Noi<\/p>\n\n\n\n Tel: +84 4 3823 3071<\/p>\n\n\n\n France Hospital<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n 1 Phuong Mai, Dong Da District, Ha Noi<\/p>\n\n\n\n Tel: +84 4 3577 1100<\/p>\n\n\n\n Viet Duc University Hospital<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n 40 Trang Thi, Hoan Kiem, Ha Noi<\/p>\n\n\n\n Tel: +84 4 3825 3531<\/p>\n\n\n\n Ha Long Bay <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Quang Ninh Provincial Hospital<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Tue Tinh Street, Bach Dang Ward, Ha Long City<\/p>\n\n\n\n Tel: +84 33 3825 486<\/p>\n\n\n\n Emergency: +84 33 3825 505<\/p>\n\n\n\n Bai Chay Hospital<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Gieng Day Ward<\/p>\n\n\n\n Emergency: +84 33 3846 566<\/p>\n\n\n\n Sapa <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Thanh Phu-Sapa polyclinic (Phong Kham \u0110K Thanh Phu-SaPa)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Sa Pa, Lao Cai, Vietnam<\/p>\n\n\n\n Tel: +84 91 241 20 22<\/p>\n\n\n\n Sapa General Hospital (Phong Kham Da Khoa Khu Vuc Thi Tran Sapa)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Lao Cai, Vietnam<\/p>\n\n\n\n Tel: +84 20 3871 635<\/p>\n\n\n\n Da Nang <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Family Medical Practice Da Nang<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n 96-98 Nguyen Van Linh, Hai Chau District, Da Nang<\/p>\n\n\n\n Tel: +84 236 3582 699<\/p>\n\n\n\n 24\/7 emergency: +84 913 917 303<\/p>\n\n\n\n Vietnamese, English and Filipino speaking doctors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n www.vietnammedicalpratice.com<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n Son Tra Medical Center<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n No. 1 branch: 770 Ngo Quyen, An Hai Dong Ward, Son Tra District, Da Nang<\/p>\n\n\n\n Tel: +84 511 3831 215<\/p>\n\n\n\n No. 2 branch: 1063 Ngo Quyen, An Hai Dong Ward, Son Tra District, Danang<\/p>\n\n\n\n Tel: +84 511 3844 596<\/p>\n\n\n\n Hoi An <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Thai Binh Duong \u2013 Pacific Hospital<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n 6 Phan Dinh Phung, Hoi An<\/p>\n\n\n\n Tel: +84 510 3921 656<\/p>\n\n\n\n www.pacifichospital.com\/tbdhoian\/<\/p>\n\n\n\n Hoi An Medical Services<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n 503 Hai Ba Trung, Hoi An<\/p>\n\n\n\n Tel: +84 91 345 72 19<\/p>\n\n\n\n Open until 7:30pm<\/p>\n\n\n\n www.hoianmedicalservices.com<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n Hue City<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Hue Central Hospital<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n 16 Le Loi Street, Hue City<\/p>\n\n\n\n Tel: +84 54 3822 325<\/p>\n\n\n\n Mui Ne <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Dr. Dong Polyclinic<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n 29 Nguyen \u0110inh Chieu, Ham Tien, Binh Thuan, Viet Nam<\/p>\n\n\n\n For a larger facility, An Phuoc Hospital in Phan Thiet (information right below) is located roughly 27km away from Mui Ne.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Phan Thiet <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n An-Phuoc Hospital<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n 235 Tran Phu, Phu Trinh Ho, Phan Thiet<\/p>\n\n\n\n Tel: +84 62 3831 056<\/p>\n\n\n\n Nha Trang<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n VK Hospital<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n 34\/4 Nguyen Thien Thuat, Nha Trang<\/p>\n\n\n\n Tel: +84 58 3528 866<\/p>\n\n\n\n VK Hospital is closest to the city center, providing 24-hour Ambulance service.<\/p>\n\n\n\n www.vkhospital.com.vn<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n Nha Trang Medical Center<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n 13 Le Loi, Nha Trang<\/p>\n\n\n\n Tel: +84 58 3822 167<\/p>\n\n\n\n Da Lat <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Lamdong General Hospital<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n 4 Pham Ngoc Thach, Da Lat<\/p>\n\n\n\n Tel: +84 63 382 1369<\/p>\n\n\n\n Hoan My General Hospital<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Mimosa Street, Ward 10, Da Lat<\/p>\n\n\n\n Tel: +84 63 3510 878<\/p>\n\n\n\n Ho Chi Minh City <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Ho Chi Minh City Family Medical Practice<\/p>\n\n\n\n Diamond Plaza Clinic<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n 34 Le Duan, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City<\/p>\n\n\n\n Tel: +84 8 3822 7848<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n District 2 Clinic<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n 95 Thao Dien, District 2, Ho Chi Minh City<\/p>\n\n\n\n Tel: +84 8 3744 2000<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n 24\/7 emergency: *999<\/p>\n\n\n\n Both clinics have Vietnamese, English, Japanese, Chinese and Filipino speaking doctors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n www.vietnammedicalpratice.com<\/a> (hospitals)<\/p>\n\n\n\n www.star9999.vn<\/a> (emergency)<\/p>\n\n\n\n FV Hospital (Franco-Vietnamese Hospital)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n 6 Nguyen Luong Bang, Saigon South (Phu My Hung), Dist. 7, Ho Chi Minh City<\/p>\n\n\n\n Tel: +84 8 5411 3333<\/p>\n\n\n\n 24\/7 emergency: +84 8 5411 3500<\/p>\n\n\n\n Vietnamese, English and French speaking doctors are available.<\/p>\n\n\n\n www.fvhospital.com<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n International SOS<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n 65 Nguyen Du, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City<\/p>\n\n\n\n Tel: +84 8 3823 6520<\/p>\n\n\n\n 24\/7 emergency: +84 8 3829 8520<\/p>\n\n\n\n https:\/\/www.internationalsos.com<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n Emergency Centre<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n 125 Le Loi, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City<\/p>\n\n\n\n Tel: +84 8 3821 6589 or +84 8 3829 1711<\/p>\n\n\n\n Vietnamese, English and French speaking doctors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n International Medical Centre<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n 1 Han Thuyen, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City<\/p>\n\n\n\n Tel: +84 8 3827 2366 or +84 8 3827 2367<\/p>\n\n\n\n Vietnamese, English and French speaking Doctors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n www.cmi-vietnam.com<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n Cho Ray General Hospital<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n 201B Nguyen Chi Thanh, District 5, Ho Chi Minh City<\/p>\n\n\n\n Tel: +84 8 3855 4137 or +84 8 3855 4138 or +84 8 3856 3534<\/p>\n\n\n\n Vung Tau <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n International SOS<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n 1 Le Ngoc Han, Vung Tau<\/p>\n\n\n\n Appointment and 24\/7 emergency: +84 64 3858 776<\/p>\n\n\n\n Vietnamese, English, Japanese and French-speaking Doctors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n www.internationalsos.com<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n Midcoast<\/strong> Hospital<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n 165 Thuy Van, Thang Tam Ward, Vung Tau.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Tel: +84 064 3521183<\/p>\n\n\n\n http:\/\/www.medicoast.com.au\/english\/index.html<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n Phu Quoc <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Vinmec International Hospital<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Kien Giang, Phu Quoc, Vietnam<\/p>\n\n\n\n Tel: +84 77 3985 588<\/p>\n\n\n\n Open 24 hours<\/p>\n\n\n\n