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Why is Travel Insurance Important When Traveling in Vietnam?

Vietnam Travel Insurance

Vietnam is a destination where visitors travel for business and leisure, among other exciting options. Booking your Vietnam holiday package should be easy and carefree. We work with you to facilitate everything you may need to travel safely in Vietnam, so you can forget about any worries you may have while touring our beautiful country.

Vietnam has remote destinations where access to medical services is challenging, so it’s crucial to understand travel insurance, including insurance types and available medical services.

Why You Should Think About Buying Travel Insurance

Travel insurance is a package that comes with an array of coverage on medical expenses such as emergency services. During the COVID-19 pandemic, it is more important than ever to get travel insurance to prevent emergency spending in the case of illness. If you get sick or have an accident in a foreign country, your health coverage will not work. The hospital will require cash payment.

Travel insurance covers individuals from different risks such as loss of travel documents, personal belongings, and financial loss. There can be challenges during your vacation and it may be in your best interest to purchase travel insurance.

Types of Travel Insurance

Peace of mind is everyone’s hope as they travel. Don’t be afraid to ask us questions about your trip to Vietnam. We want you to have a safe and memorable time traveling.

The best travel insurance is relative to everyone’s needs and concerns during their trip. We would suggest you look up companies and review what each policy covers and if it meets your needs.

Your travel insurance should cover:

  • Medical expenses and hospital benefits
  • Personal accident and liability
  • Cancelling and cutting short your holiday
  • Helicopter or aircraft rescue
  • Loss of luggage
  • Personal belongings including laptops, cameras, and other forms of technology

Medical Services in Vietnam

Public hospitals in Vietnam are divided into the district, provincial, and central levels. Public hospitals do not allow payment from international health insurance companies and might not have translators for people who do not speak Vietnamese.

On the other hand, clinics, international hospitals, and private hospitals set up worldwide direct billing/cashless systems with International Insurance Companies. They have staff and foreign English-speaking doctors.

Additionally, you should also keep in mind hospitals and medical services in rural and remote areas are challenging to access.

Above is the insurance information that we think you’ll want to know before traveling to Vietnam. For the best holiday experience possible, please don’t hesitate to contact our travel advisors for further advice.