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Travel insurance for Vietnam.

Vietnam doesn’t ask tourists for insurance. But private hospitals cost a lot, and a motorbike crash can stop you leaving the country. Here is what to know.

The rules

What Vietnam asks of visitors.

Checked against official sources on 23 October 2026. Entry rules change, so check again before you fly.

What care costs

If something goes wrong, this is the bill.

What a visitor pays without insurance. Prices vary by hospital and change every year.

What to look for

Choosing travel cover for Vietnam.

Ankyro checks each of these on every plan, so you don’t have to read the fine print.

Before you land

Sort these before you fly.

Common mistakes

3 we see all the time.

Staying longer than a trip?

Travel insurance stops when the trip ends, and most visas for living in Vietnam don’t accept it. See what Vietnam asks of residents.

Questions

People also ask.

Is travel insurance mandatory for Vietnam?

No. Visa-free entry and the e-visa don’t ask for it. It is still strongly advised, as you pay hospital bills yourself.

Do I need insurance for a Vietnam e-visa?

No. The e-visa doesn’t list it. It gives up to 90 days with multiple entries.

Does travel insurance cover motorbike accidents in Vietnam?

Only if your plan includes motorbikes and you rode legally: an International Driving Permit, your licence and a helmet.

Do hospitals in Vietnam ask for payment upfront?

They may. Public and private hospitals can ask for payment before treatment, so carry a card or call your insurer to guarantee the bill.

Other trips

Going somewhere else?

01Singapore

Visiting Singapore? Care is excellent and expensive. Living here and going abroad? MediShield Life does not pay overseas. Here is what to check.

02Schengen visa

A Schengen visa needs travel medical cover of at least 30,000 euros, valid in every Schengen country, with repatriation. Here is what passes, and what doesn’t.

03Malaysia

Visiting Malaysia? Public hospitals charge foreigners full price. Living here and going abroad? Your cover at home stays at home. Here is what to check.

04Thailand

Thailand doesn’t ask tourists for insurance. But hospitals want a payment guarantee before they treat you, and private care is not cheap. Here is what to know.

05Japan

Japan doesn’t ask tourists for insurance yet. But visitors pay the full bill, and unpaid bills can get you refused entry next time. Here is what to know.

06USA visitors

The US doesn’t ask visitors for insurance. But a few days in hospital can cost more than a car. Here is what care costs, and what a visitor plan must cover.

07Bali and Indonesia

Indonesia doesn’t ask tourists for insurance yet. But a broken leg in Bali can cost over 160 million rupiah, and serious cases can need a flight out. Here is what to know.

08Dubai and the UAE

Dubai’s law says visitors must be insured, and the 5-year tourist visa asks for proof. Care is good but private, and an unpaid bill can stop you leaving.

10Spain

Public care in Spain is free with an EHIC or GHIC. Private clinics, dental care and the flight home are not. Here is what the card leaves to you in Spain.

11Mexico

Mexico doesn’t ask tourists for insurance. Private hospitals in big cities are good, but most want payment first, and Medicare won’t pay.

12France

Care in France is not free, even with an EHIC or GHIC. You pay upfront, claim back part, and the flight home is never covered. Here is what to check.

13Italy

The EHIC and GHIC work in Italy’s public system, but you still pay fees, most medicines and any private doctor. Here is the Italian bill the card leaves you.

14Germany

With an EHIC or GHIC, most care in Germany costs little. Private extras, mountain rescue and the flight home are on you. Here is what to check.

15Portugal

Public care in Portugal is mostly free with an EHIC or GHIC. Private clinics, medicines and the flight home are not. Here is what to check before you fly to Portugal.

16Costa Rica

Costa Rica doesn’t ask tourists for insurance. Only first emergency care is free, private clinics want payment first, and extensions have their own rules.

17Colombia

Most tourists need no visa and no policy for Colombia. If you do need a visa, insurance is part of it. Private clinics want payment first.

18South Korea

Korea doesn’t ask tourists for insurance, and the national scheme is not for short trips. Hospitals expect you to pay on the spot, then claim.

19Australia working holiday

The 417 and 462 visas don’t make you buy health insurance. But you pay every medical bill yourself, unless your passport gets you limited Medicare. Here is who is covered and what to buy.

20New Zealand working holiday

Most working holiday visas for New Zealand require medical and hospital insurance for your whole stay, and you can be asked for proof when you land. Here is who is exempt and what to buy.