@yudirajput

I have a similar request, but for a UK citizen who is  77 years of age. It seems most policies cut of at 75. Any suggestions would be appreciated. Thank you.

@yudirajput

I have a similar request, but for a UK citizen who is  77 years of age. It seems most policies cut of at 75. Any suggestions would be appreciated. Thank you.

- @honem

Insurance for Vietnam is suggested but not required currently. 

Hello Yudi and others, 

I am also in need of CoVid Insurance of $10,000 for entry into Vietnam. 

I just purchased a policy which will give me the Certificate for the same policy.

It was relatively inexpensive and I purchased it thru - Insuremytrip 1(800) 487-4722 USA number.

Ultimately the policy I wanted was - give me the $10,000 CoVid coverage to get into VN. Period. No additional: coverage such as accidental dismenmberment, etc… just the “required” basic CoVid coverage as required. With a certificate. 

They offer $25000 policy for me and my wife for approx $56 USD. Total. For two people. Ok it is more than the $10000 requied.

Now, i am flying/transiting / connecting thru YYZ. Canada.  I assume the airline ticket agents will request documents for travellers that includes this $10,000 CoVid insurance policy. Because it says so on their check list. They will require this per the documents they (Air Canada ticket agents) see on their list of docs to check.

Air Canada has a link to an official Vietnamese website which states the same , “must have a $10,000 CoVid insurance”.

Here is the problem. Per the Vietnamases Consulate in San Francisco, USA  no proof of CoVid Insurance is needed to enter VN. Repeat, no proof of insurance is required. Twice the consulate advised me the same. They stated you can purchase it in VN for$45.

 I asked “what if I buy the policy here in USA” their rely was, to the effect, “ we cannot translate, this doc”. Makes sense to me.

Bottom line to me is, aircarries here in USA / Canada are requiring this CoVid Insurance based off of a VN Gov website that is not current. We do not need this…..but I / we should probably get this policy ( the cheapest you can ) for now.

My guess is, soon this requirement will be dropped. Til then, i guess get a cheap policy.

Regarding the person inquiring about the 77 year old(plus) policy, try the company i mentioned above……or wait a month or so, because I feel this will be worked out soon.

Hope this helps, and I feel the “proof of $10,000 CoVid insurance” is a remnant of past restrictions and should be removed. Most of us have insurance and can pay the cost of a minor quarantiine / medical treatment in VN. And i say that with all respect for those us of short on cash. 

Hello Yudi and others, 

I am also in need of CoVid Insurance of $10,000 for entry into Vietnam. 

I just purchased a policy which will give me the Certificate for the same policy.

It was relatively inexpensive and I ... - @schleger

@pogiwayne

I agree. On both the IATA and Vietnam Airlines sites there is no mention of travel insurance.

However, the official VN Government website (baochinphu.vn) says insurance is mandatory.

Google "Travel restrictions relaxed as Vietnam fully opens borders to foreign arrivals".

This update is dated 17/03/2022.

Unless there is a more recent update, I assume travel insurance is still required.

I'm happy to be proved wrong.

@schleger 

Hi Schleger,

Sounds like a good deal to me for $56 USD for a couple. I am still looking for an insurance for my family too. 

If I may ask, when are you flying to ? 

I am flying from YYZ (Toronto) on May 31 with Air Canada.

I purchased my tickets online from Air Canada website and did not see anything they mentioned about the Covid-19 insurance or anything in it. I will still give them a call to find out just in case.

I guess we will find out soon if we need this insurance or not once we land and as the time passes by.

Stay in touch 

@pogiwayne

I agree. On both the IATA and Vietnam Airlines sites there is no mention of travel insurance.

However, the official VN Government website (baochinphu.vn) says insurance is mandatory.

Google ... - @honem

I flew into SGN on the 27th with Vietnam Airlines. They are very careful to meet all government requirements for each passenger and they did not ask about insurance. When I went through medical check they didn’t ask about insurance and immigration did not ask to see my insurance. 

There has to be something the VN government has put out that says no insurance is required because the airline didn’t ask. 

If the airline allows a passenger to come into the country without proper documentation they will be fined and they will have to pay for the airfare to remove the passenger who lacks proper documentation. 

@yudirajput 

Air Canada’s requirement for proof of CoVid-19 insurance is clearly printed. Go to:

Aircanada.com

Upper left corner click on “view travel requirements”

Type in your routing and travel dates

Move down to “forms and document” section and find “mandatory health insurance, see details”.

That is where the $10,000 CoVid insurance is posted.

I leave in two weeks

@yudirajput 

Air Canada’s requirement for proof of CoVid-19 insurance is clearly printed. Go to:

Aircanada.com

Upper left corner click on “view travel requirements”

Type in your routing and travel ... - @schleger

There are Vietnam government regulations.

There are also individual airline regulations.

Sometimes the two are not the same, such as when an airline will require a through ticket, but the government of Vietnam doesn't.

In the end, the wise traveler really doesn't have any choice but to be well informed and to follow the regulations of the airlines.

@schleger 

Thanks for the update. 

Yes, I checked and it does say USD 10,000 insurance under mandatory health insurance.

Much appreciated !

From the USA, I'm probably going to fly Vietnam Airlines non-stop out of San Francisco.

That will avoid any conflicts with airlines or connecting countries, and of course, dodge any of the hideous layovers common to low priced business class fares.

Current non-stop business class fare is surprisingly close to the cost of a flight through Korea or Japan (₫57,562,000 VNĐ/approximately $2,520.00 USD)

FYI, Vietnam Airlines does not show up in Google Flights searches.

Direct bookings can be made at VietnamAirlinesDOTcom (NOT VietnamAirlinesDOTnet)

From the USA, I'm probably going to fly Vietnam Airlines non-stop out of San Francisco.

That will avoid any conflicts with airlines or connecting countries, and of course, dodge any of the hideous layovers common to low priced ... - @OceanBeach92107

For how long were you out of Vietnam? Things are finally settling down with COVID, I'm contemplating going back next winter. These are still tough times to travel!

USD$2,5000 is somewhat cheap for business class but not a cheap ticket, but I've seen prices recently and there's not much cheaper for straight flights.

For how long were you out of Vietnam? Things are finally settling down with COVID, I'm contemplating going back next winter. These are still tough times to travel!

I left last June.

Hoping to return before a full year has transpired.

It's the only non-stop from U.S. west coast, so that makes it especially attractive to me.

I left last June.

Hoping to return before a full year has transpired.