{"id":102557,"date":"2026-10-20T18:20:31","date_gmt":"2026-10-20T07:50:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thechampagnemile.com.au\/deals\/?page_id=102557"},"modified":"2026-10-24T16:02:35","modified_gmt":"2026-10-24T05:32:35","slug":"best-travel-insurance-for-vietnam","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/thechampagnemile.com.au\/deals\/guides\/best-travel-insurance-for-vietnam\/","title":{"rendered":"Best Travel Insurance for Vietnam from Australia"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Vietnam is cheap, friendly and one of the easiest places in Asia for Australians to explore, from the street food of Hanoi to the beaches of Da Nang and the Mekong Delta. But it&#8217;s also a destination where a single scooter accident can turn into a five-figure bill. Australia has no reciprocal healthcare agreement with Vietnam, so every cost of treatment and evacuation falls on you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This guide compares the travel insurers we rate for Vietnam, explains the motorbike rules that catch out so many Australian travellers, and shows you what drives the price of a policy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-aioseo-key-points\"><div class=\"aioseo-key-points-block-content\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list tcm-key-takeaways\">\n<li>Vietnam doesn&#8217;t require travel insurance for entry, but Smartraveller strongly recommends it for every trip.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Choose unlimited overseas medical and evacuation cover. Serious injuries can mean a medical flight to another country for treatment.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Riding a scooter or motorbike is the number one way Australians void their cover in Vietnam. You need the right licence, a helmet and a policy that covers it.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A standard Australian International Driving Permit may not be recognised in Vietnam, which can make riding illegal and leave you uninsured.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Buy your policy as soon as you book, so cancellation cover starts straight away.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Best travel insurance for Vietnam: our picks<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><em><strong>Affiliate Disclosure: <\/strong>The Champagne Mile may earn a commission via links on this page. You should assess your own financial situation and needs and read all relevant Product Disclosure Statements and Terms and Conditions on the website of each Vendor before making a decision to purchase any service or product we display.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-rehub-deal-coupon-list rhpb-deal-coupon-grid rhpb-142b91ff-165d-490c-85c1-7a84d53fa3c3\">\t\t<div class=\"woo_offer_list \" data-filterargs='{\"post_type\":\"post\",\"posts_per_page\":12,\"order\":\"desc\",\"tag__in\":[\"990\"],\"orderby\":\"date\",\"no_found_rows\":1,\"ignore_sticky_posts\":1}' data-template=\"postlistpart\" id=\"rh_filterid_28075928\" data-innerargs='{\"aff_link\":\"\"}'>\r\n\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t<div class=\"rh_offer_list  defdealtype\"> \r\n             \r\n    <div class=\"rh_grid_image_3_col\">\r\n        <div class=\"rh_gr_img_first offer_thumb\"> \r\n            <div class=\"border-grey deal_img_wrap position-relative text-center width-100\"> \r\n            <div class=\"favorrightside wishonimage\"><\/div>      \r\n            <a title=\"Southern Cross Travel Insurance: Big Family Trip, Small Premium\" href=\"https:\/\/thechampagnemile.com.au\/deals\/southern-cross-travel-insurance-big-family-trip-small-premium\/\"   class=\"re_track_btn\">\r\n                          \r\n                <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"nolazyftheme\" src=\"https:\/\/thechampagnemile.com.au\/deals\/wp-content\/uploads\/thumbs_dir\/southern-cross-travel-insurance-promo-codes-feature-image-4-rrrw9xiig46ivk6ppo74vc7crqpi2gmxvalzhxfrdk.jpg\" height=\"92\" alt=\"Southern Cross Travel Insurance: Big Family Trip, Small Premium\" \/>                        <\/a>\r\n            <div class=\" defdealtype_deal_string deal_string border-top font70 lineheight25 text-center upper-text-trans\">Deal<\/div>\r\n            <\/div>\r\n\r\n        <\/div>\r\n        <div class=\"rh_gr_top_middle\"> \r\n            <div class=\"woo_list_desc\">\r\n                <div class=\"woolist_meta mb10\">\r\n                                            <span class=\"date_ago mr5\">\r\n                            <i class=\"rhicon rhi-clock\"><\/i> \r\n                                                            1 day ago                                                    <\/span>\r\n                    \r\n                       \r\n                                          \r\n                <\/div>                        \r\n                <h2 class=\"font110 mb10 mt0 moblineheight20 \"><a href=\"https:\/\/thechampagnemile.com.au\/deals\/southern-cross-travel-insurance-big-family-trip-small-premium\/\"   class=\"re_track_btn\">Southern Cross Travel Insurance: Big Family Trip, Small Premium<\/a><\/h2>\r\n                \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t \n\t\t\t\t    \t\t\t\n\t                 \r\n                                                 \r\n                <div class=\"clearfix\"><\/div>                                                                                         \r\n            <\/div>               \r\n        <\/div>\r\n        <div class=\"rh_gr_middle_desc font80 lineheight15\">\r\n            \nAward-winning cover trusted by over 6 million travellers, with free cover for dependent kids and a policy for every budget.\n        <\/div>  \r\n        \n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\"><\/div>\n        <div class=\"rh_gr_btn_block\">\r\n            \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t \n\t\t\t\t\t        <div class=\"priced_block clearfix  mobile_block_btnclock mb0\">\n\t              \t        \t\n\t            \t    \t\t\t    \t\t\t<span class=\"rh_button_wrapper\">\n\t\t            \t<a href=\"https:\/\/thechampagnemile.com.au\/deals\/recommends\/scti\" class=\"btn_offer_block re_track_btn\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow sponsored\">\n\t\t\t            \t\t\t            \tget quote\t\t\t            \t\t\t            \t\t            <\/a>\n\t\t        \t<\/span>\n\t            \t\n\t\t    \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t    \t\t\n\t\t        \t            \t        \n\t        <\/div>\n            \t    \t\t    \t\t\t\n\t        <\/div>        \r\n    <\/div>\r\n        \r\n<\/div>\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t<div class=\"rh_offer_list  defdealtype\"> \r\n             \r\n    <div class=\"rh_grid_image_3_col\">\r\n        <div class=\"rh_gr_img_first offer_thumb\"> \r\n            <div class=\"border-grey deal_img_wrap position-relative text-center width-100\"> \r\n            <div class=\"favorrightside wishonimage\"><\/div>      \r\n            <a title=\"Dive, trek, ski or ride. You&#8217;re covered with World Nomads.\" href=\"https:\/\/thechampagnemile.com.au\/deals\/dive-trek-ski-or-ride-youre-covered-with-world-nomads\/\"   class=\"re_track_btn\">\r\n                          \r\n                <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"nolazyftheme\" src=\"https:\/\/thechampagnemile.com.au\/deals\/wp-content\/uploads\/thumbs_dir\/world-nomads-travel-insurance-discount-code-rtwh7j3mazefkklsrcvi8jqjak2bzzo1r7biph2ezc.jpg\" height=\"92\" alt=\"Dive, trek, ski or ride. You&#8217;re covered with World Nomads.\" \/>                        <\/a>\r\n            <div class=\" defdealtype_deal_string deal_string border-top font70 lineheight25 text-center upper-text-trans\">Deal<\/div>\r\n            <\/div>\r\n\r\n        <\/div>\r\n        <div class=\"rh_gr_top_middle\"> \r\n            <div class=\"woo_list_desc\">\r\n                <div class=\"woolist_meta mb10\">\r\n                                            <span class=\"date_ago mr5\">\r\n                            <i class=\"rhicon rhi-clock\"><\/i> \r\n                                                            1 day ago                                                    <\/span>\r\n                    \r\n                       \r\n                                          \r\n                <\/div>                        \r\n                <h2 class=\"font110 mb10 mt0 moblineheight20 \"><a href=\"https:\/\/thechampagnemile.com.au\/deals\/dive-trek-ski-or-ride-youre-covered-with-world-nomads\/\"   class=\"re_track_btn\">Dive, trek, ski or ride. You&#8217;re covered with World Nomads.<\/a><\/h2>\r\n                \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t \n\t\t\t\t    \t\t\t\n\t                 \r\n                                                 \r\n                <div class=\"clearfix\"><\/div>                                                                                         \r\n            <\/div>               \r\n        <\/div>\r\n        <div class=\"rh_gr_middle_desc font80 lineheight15\">\r\n            \nWorld Nomads is built for independent and adventurous travellers, with cover for 200+ activities and 24\/7 emergency assistance. Buy or extend your policy even after you&#8217;ve left home.\n        <\/div>  \r\n        \n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\"><\/div>\n        <div class=\"rh_gr_btn_block\">\r\n            \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t \n\t\t\t\t\t        <div class=\"priced_block clearfix  mobile_block_btnclock mb0\">\n\t              \t        \t\n\t            \t    \t\t\t    \t\t\t<span class=\"rh_button_wrapper\">\n\t\t            \t<a href=\"https:\/\/thechampagnemile.com.au\/deals\/recommends\/worldnomads\" class=\"btn_offer_block re_track_btn\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow sponsored\">\n\t\t\t            \t\t\t            \tget quote\t\t\t            \t\t\t            \t\t            <\/a>\n\t\t        \t<\/span>\n\t            \t\n\t\t    \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t    \t\t\n\t\t        \t            \t        \n\t        <\/div>\n            \t    \t\t    \t\t\t\n\t        <\/div>        \r\n    <\/div>\r\n        \r\n<\/div>\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t<div class=\"rh_offer_list  coupontype\"> \r\n             \r\n    <div class=\"rh_grid_image_3_col\">\r\n        <div class=\"rh_gr_img_first offer_thumb\"> \r\n            <div class=\"border-grey deal_img_wrap position-relative text-center width-100\"> \r\n            <div class=\"favorrightside wishonimage\"><\/div>      \r\n            <a title=\"CoverMore: Save 15% on your next policy.\" href=\"https:\/\/thechampagnemile.com.au\/deals\/covermore-save-15-on-your-next-policy\/\"   class=\"re_track_btn\">\r\n                          \r\n                <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"nolazyftheme\" src=\"https:\/\/thechampagnemile.com.au\/deals\/wp-content\/uploads\/thumbs_dir\/covermore-promo-code-logo-4-rp859idy2pinmraudcpy1yq73h6cgjg959awp24yfs.png\" height=\"92\" alt=\"CoverMore: Save 15% on your next policy.\" \/>                        <\/a>\r\n            <div class=\" coupontype_deal_string deal_string border-top font70 lineheight25 text-center upper-text-trans\">Coupon<\/div>\r\n            <\/div>\r\n\r\n        <\/div>\r\n        <div class=\"rh_gr_top_middle\"> \r\n            <div class=\"woo_list_desc\">\r\n                <div class=\"woolist_meta mb10\">\r\n                                            <span class=\"date_ago mr5\">\r\n                            <i class=\"rhicon rhi-clock\"><\/i> \r\n                                                            10 hours ago                                                    <\/span>\r\n                    \r\n                       \r\n                                          \r\n                <\/div>                        \r\n                <h2 class=\"font110 mb10 mt0 moblineheight20 \"><a href=\"https:\/\/thechampagnemile.com.au\/deals\/covermore-save-15-on-your-next-policy\/\"   class=\"re_track_btn\">CoverMore: Save 15% on your next policy.<\/a><\/h2>\r\n                \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t \n\t\t\t\t    \t\t\t\n\t                 \r\n                                                 \r\n                <div class=\"clearfix\"><\/div>                                                                                         \r\n            <\/div>               \r\n        <\/div>\r\n        <div class=\"rh_gr_middle_desc font80 lineheight15\">\r\n            \nGet great cover and greater value. Save 15% on travel insurance with our promo code. T&amp;Cs apply.\n        <\/div>  \r\n        \n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\"><\/div>\n        <div class=\"rh_gr_btn_block\">\r\n            \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t \n\t\t\t\t\t        <div class=\"priced_block clearfix  reveal_enabled mobile_block_btnclock mb0\">\n\t              \t        \t\n\t            \t    \t\t\t    \t\t\t<span class=\"rh_button_wrapper\">\n\t\t            \t<a href=\"https:\/\/thechampagnemile.com.au\/deals\/recommends\/covermore\" class=\"btn_offer_block re_track_btn\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow sponsored\">\n\t\t\t            \t\t\t            \tget discount\t\t\t            \t\t\t            \t\t            <\/a>\n\t\t        \t<\/span>\n\t            \t\n\t\t    \t\t\t    \t\t\t\t\t    \t\t<div class=\"post_offer_anons\">\n\t\t\t    \t\t\t\t\t                \t<span class=\"coupon_btn re_track_btn btn_offer_block rehub_offer_coupon masked_coupon \" data-clipboard-text=\"MORE15\" data-codeid=\"96018\" data-dest=\"https:\/\/thechampagnemile.com.au\/deals\/recommends\/covermore\">\n\t\t                \t\t\t\t\t            \t\t\tget discount\t\t                \t\t\t\t                \t<\/span>\n\t\t            \t<\/div>\n\t            \t\t\t    \t\t            \t        \n\t        <\/div>\n            \t    \t\t    \t\t\t\n\t        <\/div>        \r\n    <\/div>\r\n        \r\n<\/div>\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t<div class=\"rh_offer_list  defdealtype\"> \r\n             \r\n    <div class=\"rh_grid_image_3_col\">\r\n        <div class=\"rh_gr_img_first offer_thumb\"> \r\n            <div class=\"border-grey deal_img_wrap position-relative text-center width-100\"> \r\n            <div class=\"favorrightside wishonimage\"><\/div>      \r\n            <a title=\"10% Off When You Sign Up with Zoom Travel Insurance\" href=\"https:\/\/thechampagnemile.com.au\/deals\/10-off-when-you-sign-up-with-zoom-travel-insurance\/\"   class=\"re_track_btn\">\r\n                          \r\n                <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"nolazyftheme\" src=\"https:\/\/thechampagnemile.com.au\/deals\/wp-content\/uploads\/thumbs_dir\/zoom-travel-insurance-promo-code-logo-4-rp855ikn121saf3qp4k0yh0o7iv6qulblhhm9q26vs.png\" height=\"92\" alt=\"10% Off When You Sign Up with Zoom Travel Insurance\" \/>                        <\/a>\r\n            <div class=\" defdealtype_deal_string deal_string border-top font70 lineheight25 text-center upper-text-trans\">Deal<\/div>\r\n            <\/div>\r\n\r\n        <\/div>\r\n        <div class=\"rh_gr_top_middle\"> \r\n            <div class=\"woo_list_desc\">\r\n                <div class=\"woolist_meta mb10\">\r\n                                            <span class=\"date_ago mr5\">\r\n                            <i class=\"rhicon rhi-clock\"><\/i> \r\n                                                            1 day ago                                                    <\/span>\r\n                    \r\n                       \r\n                                          \r\n                <\/div>                        \r\n                <h2 class=\"font110 mb10 mt0 moblineheight20 \"><a href=\"https:\/\/thechampagnemile.com.au\/deals\/10-off-when-you-sign-up-with-zoom-travel-insurance\/\"   class=\"re_track_btn\">10% Off When You Sign Up with Zoom Travel Insurance<\/a><\/h2>\r\n                \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t \n\t\t\t\t    \t\t\t\n\t                 \r\n                                                 \r\n                <div class=\"clearfix\"><\/div>                                                                                         \r\n            <\/div>               \r\n        <\/div>\r\n        <div class=\"rh_gr_middle_desc font80 lineheight15\">\r\n            \nThat&#8217;s right. Score a 10% discount using this code to save on your next Zoom Insurance policy. Works on Comprehensive, Standard, and Basic plans.\u00a0\n        <\/div>  \r\n        \n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\"><\/div>\n        <div class=\"rh_gr_btn_block\">\r\n            \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t \n\t\t\t\t\t        <div class=\"priced_block clearfix  mobile_block_btnclock mb0\">\n\t              \t        \t\n\t            \t    \t\t\t    \t\t\t<span class=\"rh_button_wrapper\">\n\t\t            \t<a href=\"https:\/\/thechampagnemile.com.au\/deals\/recommends\/zoom\" class=\"btn_offer_block re_track_btn\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow sponsored\">\n\t\t\t            \t\t\t            \tget discount\t\t\t            \t\t\t            \t\t            <\/a>\n\t\t        \t<\/span>\n\t            \t\n\t\t    \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t    \t\t\n\t\t        \t            \t        \n\t        <\/div>\n            \t    \t\t    \t\t\t\n\t        <\/div>        \r\n    <\/div>\r\n        \r\n<\/div>\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t<div class=\"rh_offer_list  defdealtype\"> \r\n             \r\n    <div class=\"rh_grid_image_3_col\">\r\n        <div class=\"rh_gr_img_first offer_thumb\"> \r\n            <div class=\"border-grey deal_img_wrap position-relative text-center width-100\"> \r\n            <div class=\"favorrightside wishonimage\"><\/div>      \r\n            <a title=\"Save 15% off your next travel insurance policy with Freely\" href=\"https:\/\/thechampagnemile.com.au\/deals\/save-15-off-your-next-travel-insurance-policy-with-freely\/\"   class=\"re_track_btn\">\r\n                          \r\n                <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"nolazyftheme\" src=\"https:\/\/thechampagnemile.com.au\/deals\/wp-content\/uploads\/thumbs_dir\/freely-discount-code-logo-4-rp855a43bjq7dxg12iwdu15iv20vtknqkbm8y8eqfs.png\" height=\"92\" alt=\"Save 15% off your next travel insurance policy with Freely\" \/>                        <\/a>\r\n            <div class=\" defdealtype_deal_string deal_string border-top font70 lineheight25 text-center upper-text-trans\">Deal<\/div>\r\n            <\/div>\r\n\r\n        <\/div>\r\n        <div class=\"rh_gr_top_middle\"> \r\n            <div class=\"woo_list_desc\">\r\n                <div class=\"woolist_meta mb10\">\r\n                                            <span class=\"date_ago mr5\">\r\n                            <i class=\"rhicon rhi-clock\"><\/i> \r\n                                                            1 day ago                                                    <\/span>\r\n                    \r\n                       \r\n                                          \r\n                <\/div>                        \r\n                <h2 class=\"font110 mb10 mt0 moblineheight20 \"><a href=\"https:\/\/thechampagnemile.com.au\/deals\/save-15-off-your-next-travel-insurance-policy-with-freely\/\"   class=\"re_track_btn\">Save 15% off your next travel insurance policy with Freely<\/a><\/h2>\r\n                \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t \n\t\t\t\t    \t\t\t\n\t                 \r\n                                                 \r\n                <div class=\"clearfix\"><\/div>                                                                                         \r\n            <\/div>               \r\n        <\/div>\r\n        <div class=\"rh_gr_middle_desc font80 lineheight15\">\r\n            \nSave 15% on your next travel insurance policy with Freely. Get reliable cover, flexible options, and travel with confidence for less.\n        <\/div>  \r\n        \n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\"><\/div>\n        <div class=\"rh_gr_btn_block\">\r\n            \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t \n\t\t\t\t\t        <div class=\"priced_block clearfix  mobile_block_btnclock mb0\">\n\t              \t        \t\n\t            \t    \t\t\t    \t\t\t<span class=\"rh_button_wrapper\">\n\t\t            \t<a href=\"https:\/\/thechampagnemile.com.au\/deals\/recommends\/freely\" class=\"btn_offer_block re_track_btn\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow sponsored\">\n\t\t\t            \t\t\t            \tget discount\t\t\t            \t\t\t            \t\t            <\/a>\n\t\t        \t<\/span>\n\t            \t\n\t\t    \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t    \t\t\n\t\t        \t            \t        \n\t        <\/div>\n            \t    \t\t    \t\t\t\n\t        <\/div>        \r\n    <\/div>\r\n        \r\n<\/div>\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t<div class=\"rh_offer_list  defdealtype pt0 pb0 pl0 pr0 w_disclaimer\"> \r\n             \r\n    <div class=\"rh_grid_image_3_col\">\r\n        <div class=\"rh_gr_img_first offer_thumb\"> \r\n            <div class=\"border-grey deal_img_wrap position-relative text-center width-100\"> \r\n            <div class=\"favorrightside wishonimage\"><\/div>      \r\n            <a title=\"Tick for straightforward, affordable cover\" href=\"https:\/\/thechampagnemile.com.au\/deals\/all-pre-existing-medical-conditions-considered\/\"   class=\"re_track_btn\">\r\n                          \r\n                <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"nolazyftheme\" src=\"https:\/\/thechampagnemile.com.au\/deals\/wp-content\/uploads\/thumbs_dir\/tick-travel-insurance-promo-code-logo-4-rp859idy2pinmraudcpy1yq73h6cgjg959awp24yfs.png\" height=\"92\" alt=\"Tick for straightforward, affordable cover\" \/>                        <\/a>\r\n            <div class=\" defdealtype_deal_string deal_string border-top font70 lineheight25 text-center upper-text-trans\">Deal<\/div>\r\n            <\/div>\r\n\r\n        <\/div>\r\n        <div class=\"rh_gr_top_middle\"> \r\n            <div class=\"woo_list_desc\">\r\n                <div class=\"woolist_meta mb10\">\r\n                                            <span class=\"date_ago mr5\">\r\n                            <i class=\"rhicon rhi-clock\"><\/i> \r\n                                                            1 day ago                                                    <\/span>\r\n                    \r\n                       \r\n                                          \r\n                <\/div>                        \r\n                <h2 class=\"font110 mb10 mt0 moblineheight20 \"><a href=\"https:\/\/thechampagnemile.com.au\/deals\/all-pre-existing-medical-conditions-considered\/\"   class=\"re_track_btn\">Tick for straightforward, affordable cover<\/a><\/h2>\r\n                \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t \n\t\t\t\t    \t\t\t\n\t                 \r\n                                                 \r\n                <div class=\"clearfix\"><\/div>                                                                                         \r\n            <\/div>               \r\n        <\/div>\r\n        <div class=\"rh_gr_middle_desc font80 lineheight15\">\r\n            \nChoose cover from four no-nonsense tiers &#8211; so you get exactly what you need without paying for what you don&#8217;t.\n        <\/div>  \r\n        \n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\"><\/div>\n        <div class=\"rh_gr_btn_block\">\r\n            \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t \n\t\t\t\t\t        <div class=\"priced_block clearfix  mobile_block_btnclock mb0\">\n\t              \t        \t\n\t            \t    \t\t\t    \t\t\t<span class=\"rh_button_wrapper\">\n\t\t            \t<a href=\"https:\/\/thechampagnemile.com.au\/deals\/recommends\/ticktravelinsurance\" class=\"btn_offer_block re_track_btn\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow sponsored\">\n\t\t\t            \t\t\t            \tget quote\t\t\t            \t\t\t            \t\t            <\/a>\n\t\t        \t<\/span>\n\t            \t\n\t\t    \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t    \t\t\n\t\t        \t            \t        \n\t        <\/div>\n            \t    \t\t    \t\t\t\n\t        <\/div>        \r\n    <\/div>\r\n            <div class=\"rev_disclaimer lightgreybg font60 greycolor lineheight15 pt5 pb5 pl15 pr15\">Tick Travel Insurance Disclaimer: \r\n\r\nThis insurance is underwritten by the insurer Europ Assistance Australia Pty Ltd, ACN 140 219 594, AFSL 552106, trading as Tick Travel Insurance and other brands. Sub-limits, terms, conditions, and exclusions may apply. Please refer to the PDS for full details.\u202f (https:\/\/www.tickinsurance.com.au\/policy-wordings\/)\r\n\r\n \r\n\r\nIf you take out a Travel Insurance policy with Tick Travel Insurance as a result of the services provided by us, Europ Assistance Australia Pty Ltd (Trading as Tick Travel Insurance) may pay us a referral fee.<\/div>\r\n        \r\n<\/div>\t\t\r\n\t\t\r\n\t<\/div>\r\n\t<div class=\"clearfix\"><\/div>\r\n\r\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">There&#8217;s no single best policy for everyone. A couple on a two-week food tour of Hanoi and Hoi An needs different cover from a backpacker riding the Ha Giang Loop. These are the insurers we&#8217;d shortlist, grouped by the type of traveller they suit best.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Quick comparison<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><thead><tr><th class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Insurer<\/th><th class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Best for<\/th><th class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Motorbike cover<\/th><th class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Adventure activities<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/thechampagnemile.com.au\/deals\/covermore-promo-code\/\">Cover-More<\/a><\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">All-rounder<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Optional add-on<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Optional add-on<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/thechampagnemile.com.au\/deals\/southern-cross-travel-insurance-promo-codes\/\">SCTI<\/a><\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Families<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Optional add-on<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Optional add-on<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/thechampagnemile.com.au\/deals\/zoom-travel-insurance-discount-code\/\">Zoom<\/a><\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Budget<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Yes, verify<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Optional add-on<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/thechampagnemile.com.au\/deals\/tick-travel-insurance-promo-code\/\">Tick<\/a><\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Basic cover<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">No<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Check<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/thechampagnemile.com.au\/deals\/freely-discount-code\/\">Freely<\/a><\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Flexible cover<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Add as a Trip Extra<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Per-day boosts<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/thechampagnemile.com.au\/deals\/world-nomads-travel-insurance-discount-code\/\">World Nomads<\/a><\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Backpackers<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Yes, treated as a level 1 activity<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Broad list on higher plans<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Always read the Product Disclosure Statement (PDS) before you buy. Licence conditions, engine size limits and excesses differ between insurers, and the PDS is the document that decides your claim.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Do you need travel insurance for Vietnam?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Vietnam doesn&#8217;t ask for proof of travel insurance at the border, so technically you can enter without it. In practice, going uninsured is a big gamble:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>No Medicare in Vietnam.<\/strong> Without a reciprocal agreement, every hospital visit, scan and medical flight is billed to you.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Road accidents are common.<\/strong> Vietnam&#8217;s traffic is chaotic, and many travellers ride scooters for the first time there.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Upset stomachs and mosquito-borne illness.<\/strong> Food poisoning and dengue fever regularly send travellers to clinics and hospitals.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Weather disrupts trips.<\/strong> Typhoon season brings flooding to central Vietnam, which can close roads, cancel flights and wipe out prepaid bookings.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Motorbikes and scooters in Vietnam: read this before you ride<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Hiring a scooter is one of the best ways to see Vietnam, and routes like the Ha Giang Loop and the Hai Van Pass are on many travellers&#8217; bucket lists. It&#8217;s also where most Australian claims fall over. Insurers only cover you if you were riding <strong>legally<\/strong>, and in Vietnam that&#8217;s harder than most people expect.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>The licence trap:<\/strong> Vietnam recognises International Driving Permits issued under the 1968 Vienna Convention. Australian IDPs are generally issued under the 1949 Geneva Convention, which Vietnam doesn&#8217;t accept. That means many Australians who think they&#8217;re licensed are riding illegally, and their insurer can refuse the claim.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To give yourself the best chance of being covered:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Hold a valid motorcycle licence at home.<\/strong> A car licence alone isn&#8217;t enough for most policies, even for a small scooter.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Make sure you&#8217;re licensed for Vietnam too.<\/strong> If your IDP isn&#8217;t recognised, the only fully legal route is a Vietnamese licence. Check the current process with the Australian Embassy before you go.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Always wear a helmet.<\/strong> No helmet usually means no cover, whether you&#8217;re riding or on the back.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Check engine size limits.<\/strong> Many policies cap the engine size they&#8217;ll cover, regardless of what your licence allows.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Riding pillion has rules too.<\/strong> If you&#8217;re the passenger, your rider usually needs to be appropriately licensed for your own cover to apply.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Consider a guided tour.<\/strong> On a tour with a licensed local rider, you ride pillion and avoid the licence problem altogether.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Planning a Bali trip as well? See our <a href=\"https:\/\/thechampagnemile.com.au\/deals\/guides\/best-travel-insurance-for-bali\/\">Bali travel insurance guide<\/a>, which covers the same scooter issues.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Medical care and evacuation in Vietnam<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Big cities like Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City have international hospitals with English-speaking staff, but they&#8217;re private and expensive, and they often want payment or an insurance guarantee before treatment. Care in rural areas and along the popular motorbike routes is far more basic.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For serious injuries or illness, travellers are often evacuated to Bangkok, Singapore or home to Australia. A medical flight like that can cost tens of thousands of dollars, which is why we recommend a policy with <strong>unlimited overseas medical and evacuation cover<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When comparing policies, check that:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Overseas medical and hospital cover is unlimited (or very high).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Emergency evacuation to another country, and repatriation to Australia, are included.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The insurer has a 24\/7 emergency line that can guarantee payment to the hospital, so you&#8217;re not paying upfront.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Adventure activities in Vietnam<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Vietnam is packed with activities that standard policies may not cover automatically. Check your PDS, or add adventure cover, if you&#8217;re planning:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Caving<\/strong> in Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Trekking<\/strong> around Sapa and the northern mountains, especially at altitude<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Kayaking<\/strong> in Ha Long Bay and Lan Ha Bay<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Canyoning and rock climbing<\/strong> around Da Lat<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Scuba diving<\/strong> off Nha Trang or Phu Quoc, which often has depth and certification limits<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For more on high-risk activities, see our <a href=\"https:\/\/thechampagnemile.com.au\/deals\/guides\/travel-insurance-for-adventure-sports\/\">adventure sports travel insurance guide<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How much does travel insurance for Vietnam cost?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Your premium depends on your trip and the cover you choose. The biggest factors are:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><thead><tr><th class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Factor<\/th><th class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">How it affects your price<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><strong>Age<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Premiums rise with age, especially from your 60s onwards.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><strong>Trip length<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Longer trips cost more. Backpackers spending months in Southeast Asia should compare single trip and annual policies.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><strong>Level of cover<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Medical-only policies are the cheapest. Comprehensive adds cancellation, luggage and delay cover.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><strong>Activities<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Adding motorbike or adventure cover increases the premium.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><strong>Pre-existing conditions<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Covering a declared condition usually adds an extra premium.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><strong>Excess<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Choosing a higher excess lowers your premium, but you pay more if you claim.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The quickest way to find your real price is to get quotes from two or three insurers with the same trip details and compare the cover side by side, not just the headline price.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Over 70 or travelling with a medical condition? See our guides to <a href=\"https:\/\/thechampagnemile.com.au\/deals\/guides\/best-travel-insurance-for-seniors-in-australia\/\">seniors travel insurance<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/thechampagnemile.com.au\/deals\/guides\/travel-insurance-pre-existing-medical-conditions\/\">pre-existing medical conditions<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Common exclusions to watch for<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Unlicensed riding.<\/strong> The biggest one in Vietnam. No valid licence for the bike you&#8217;re riding usually means no cover for medical bills or third-party damage.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Alcohol and drugs.<\/strong> Injuries while intoxicated are generally excluded, and that includes riding after a few beers in the Old Quarter.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Known events.<\/strong> Once a typhoon is named or flooding is in the news, it&#8217;s a known event. Buy early so you&#8217;re covered before it happens.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Unattended belongings.<\/strong> Bag snatching from passing scooters happens in the big cities, and items left unattended usually aren&#8217;t covered.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Travelling against advice.<\/strong> Ignoring <a href=\"https:\/\/www.smartraveller.gov.au\/destinations\/asia\/vietnam\">Smartraveller advice<\/a> or local warnings, such as during floods, can void your cover.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"section\" data-elementor-id=\"102322\" class=\"elementor elementor-102322\" data-elementor-post-type=\"elementor_library\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-237b433 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"237b433\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c92addf elementor-widget elementor-widget-html\" data-id=\"c92addf\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"html.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<link rel=\"stylesheet\" href=\"https:\/\/cdn.jsdelivr.net\/npm\/@tabler\/icons-webfont@3.19.0\/dist\/tabler-icons.min.css\">\r\n<style>\r\nhtml body .tcm-mtig { display:block !important; width:100% !important; margin:0 !important; padding:0 !important; font-family:inherit !important; box-sizing:border-box !important; }\r\nhtml body .tcm-mtig *, html body .tcm-mtig *::before, html body .tcm-mtig *::after { box-sizing:border-box !important; }\r\nhtml body .tcm-mtig .tcm-pricematch-grid { display:grid !important; grid-template-columns:repeat(auto-fill, minmax(220px, 1fr)) !important; gap:8px !important; margin:0.85rem 0 0 0 !important; padding:0 !important; }\r\nhtml body .tcm-mtig a.tcm-country-link { display:flex !important; align-items:center !important; justify-content:space-between !important; gap:6px !important; font-family:inherit !important; background:#f8f9fc !important; border:1px solid rgba(10,31,92,0.08) !important; border-radius:7px !important; padding:0.55rem 0.75rem !important; margin:0 !important; font-size:12.5px !important; font-weight:600 !important; line-height:1.4 !important; color:inherit !important; text-decoration:none !important; box-shadow:none !important; transition:border-color 0.15s ease, background 0.15s ease !important; }\r\nhtml body .tcm-mtig a.tcm-country-link:hover { border-color:#b8992e !important; background:#ffffff !important; color:inherit !important; text-decoration:none !important; }\r\nhtml body .tcm-mtig a.tcm-country-link:focus-visible { outline:2px solid #b8992e !important; outline-offset:2px !important; }\r\nhtml body .tcm-mtig .tcm-country-link-label { display:inline-flex !important; align-items:center !important; gap:7px !important; color:inherit !important; }\r\nhtml body .tcm-mtig .tcm-country-link-icon { font-size:13px !important; color:#b8992e !important; flex-shrink:0 !important; }\r\n@media (max-width: 600px) {\r\n  html body .tcm-mtig .tcm-pricematch-grid { grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr) !important; }\r\n}\r\n<\/style>\r\n\r\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">More Travel Insurance Guides<\/h2>\r\n\r\n<div class=\"tcm-mtig\">\r\n  <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Every trip, traveller and risk changes what you need from a policy. These guides go deeper on each situation, and it&#8217;s worth comparing <a href=\"https:\/\/thechampagnemile.com.au\/deals\/travel-insurance-promo-codes\/\">providers<\/a> before you buy. <a href=\"https:\/\/thechampagnemile.com.au\/deals\/guides\/#travel-insurance-guides\">Browse all travel insurance guides<\/a>.<\/p>\r\n  <div class=\"tcm-pricematch-grid\"><a class=\"tcm-country-link\" href=\"https:\/\/thechampagnemile.com.au\/deals\/guides\/best-travel-insurance-for-families\/\"><span class=\"tcm-country-link-label\"><i class=\"ti ti-users-group tcm-country-link-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i>Best Travel Insurance for Families<\/span><\/a><a class=\"tcm-country-link\" href=\"https:\/\/thechampagnemile.com.au\/deals\/guides\/best-travel-insurance-for-backpackers\/\"><span class=\"tcm-country-link-label\"><i class=\"ti ti-backpack tcm-country-link-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i>Best Travel Insurance for Backpackers<\/span><\/a><a class=\"tcm-country-link\" href=\"https:\/\/thechampagnemile.com.au\/deals\/guides\/best-travel-insurance-for-students\/\"><span class=\"tcm-country-link-label\"><i class=\"ti ti-school tcm-country-link-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i>Best Travel Insurance for Students<\/span><\/a><a class=\"tcm-country-link\" href=\"https:\/\/thechampagnemile.com.au\/deals\/guides\/best-travel-insurance-for-pregnant-travellers\/\"><span class=\"tcm-country-link-label\"><i class=\"ti ti-baby-carriage tcm-country-link-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i>Best Travel Insurance for Pregnant Travellers<\/span><\/a><a class=\"tcm-country-link\" href=\"https:\/\/thechampagnemile.com.au\/deals\/guides\/best-travel-insurance-for-seniors-in-australia\/\"><span class=\"tcm-country-link-label\"><i class=\"ti ti-heart-handshake tcm-country-link-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i>Best Travel Insurance for Seniors<\/span><\/a><a class=\"tcm-country-link\" href=\"https:\/\/thechampagnemile.com.au\/deals\/guides\/best-travel-insurance-for-cruises\/\"><span class=\"tcm-country-link-label\"><i class=\"ti ti-anchor tcm-country-link-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i>Best Travel Insurance for Cruises<\/span><\/a><a class=\"tcm-country-link\" href=\"https:\/\/thechampagnemile.com.au\/deals\/guides\/annual-vs-single-trip-travel-insurance\/\"><span class=\"tcm-country-link-label\"><i class=\"ti ti-calendar-repeat tcm-country-link-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i>Annual vs Single Trip Travel Insurance<\/span><\/a><a class=\"tcm-country-link\" href=\"https:\/\/thechampagnemile.com.au\/deals\/guides\/domestic-travel-insurance\/\"><span class=\"tcm-country-link-label\"><i class=\"ti ti-map-pin tcm-country-link-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i>Domestic Travel Insurance<\/span><\/a><a class=\"tcm-country-link\" href=\"https:\/\/thechampagnemile.com.au\/deals\/guides\/travel-insurance-pre-existing-medical-conditions\/\"><span class=\"tcm-country-link-label\"><i class=\"ti ti-heartbeat tcm-country-link-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i>Pre-Existing Medical Conditions<\/span><\/a><a class=\"tcm-country-link\" href=\"https:\/\/thechampagnemile.com.au\/deals\/guides\/travel-insurance-for-adventure-sports\/\"><span class=\"tcm-country-link-label\"><i class=\"ti ti-mountain tcm-country-link-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i>Travel Insurance for Adventure Sports<\/span><\/a><a class=\"tcm-country-link\" href=\"https:\/\/thechampagnemile.com.au\/deals\/guides\/best-travel-insurance-covid-cover\/\"><span class=\"tcm-country-link-label\"><i class=\"ti ti-virus tcm-country-link-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i>Travel Insurance COVID Cover<\/span><\/a><a class=\"tcm-country-link\" href=\"https:\/\/thechampagnemile.com.au\/deals\/guides\/credit-card-travel-insurance\/\"><span class=\"tcm-country-link-label\"><i class=\"ti ti-credit-card tcm-country-link-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i>Credit Card Travel Insurance<\/span><\/a><\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<script>\r\n(function(){\r\n  try {\r\n    var here = location.pathname.replace(\/\\\/+$\/, '');\r\n    document.querySelectorAll('.tcm-mtig a.tcm-country-link').forEach(function(a){\r\n      var p = a.pathname.replace(\/\\\/+$\/, '');\r\n      if (p === here) a.style.setProperty('display', 'none', 'important');\r\n    });\r\n  } catch (e) {}\r\n})();\r\n<\/script>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Vietnam travel insurance FAQs<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-aioseo-faq\" data-schema-only=\"false\"><h3 class=\"aioseo-faq-block-question\">Is travel insurance mandatory for Vietnam?<\/h3><div class=\"aioseo-faq-block-answer\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">No. Vietnam doesn&#8217;t currently require proof of travel insurance to enter. The Australian government strongly recommends it, though, because you&#8217;ll pay the full cost of any medical treatment or evacuation yourself.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-aioseo-faq\" data-schema-only=\"false\"><h3 class=\"aioseo-faq-block-question\">Does Medicare cover me in Vietnam?<\/h3><div class=\"aioseo-faq-block-answer\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">No. Australia has no reciprocal healthcare agreement with Vietnam, so Medicare won&#8217;t cover any treatment you receive there.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-aioseo-faq\" data-schema-only=\"false\"><h3 class=\"aioseo-faq-block-question\">Does travel insurance cover riding a scooter in Vietnam?<\/h3><div class=\"aioseo-faq-block-answer\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Only if you&#8217;re riding legally and your policy includes motorcycle cover. Most insurers require a valid motorcycle licence at home, a licence that&#8217;s recognised in Vietnam, and a helmet. Many Australian International Driving Permits aren&#8217;t recognised in Vietnam, so check before you ride.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-aioseo-faq\" data-schema-only=\"false\"><h3 class=\"aioseo-faq-block-question\">Which travel insurance is best for Vietnam?<\/h3><div class=\"aioseo-faq-block-answer\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It depends on your trip. If you&#8217;ll ride a motorbike, look for a policy with clear motorcycle cover. For families, look for free cover for kids. For long backpacking trips, look for flexible policies you can extend while travelling. If you mainly want medical cover, a medical-only policy is the cheapest option. Can I buy travel insurance after I arrive in Vietnam?<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-aioseo-faq\" data-schema-only=\"false\"><h3 class=\"aioseo-faq-block-question\">Can I buy travel insurance after I arrive in Vietnam?<\/h3><div class=\"aioseo-faq-block-answer\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Some insurers let you buy cover once you&#8217;ve left Australia, usually with a waiting period before claims are accepted. It&#8217;s far better to buy before you leave, ideally as soon as you book. <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-aioseo-faq\" data-schema-only=\"false\"><h3 class=\"aioseo-faq-block-question\">Does travel insurance cover typhoons and floods in Vietnam?<\/h3><div class=\"aioseo-faq-block-answer\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Many comprehensive policies cover extra costs from natural disasters, such as cancelled flights or extra accommodation, as long as you bought the policy before the event became known. Check the PDS for the exact limits. <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-aioseo-faq\" data-schema-only=\"false\"><h3 class=\"aioseo-faq-block-question\">Will one policy cover Vietnam and Cambodia?<\/h3><div class=\"aioseo-faq-block-answer\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Yes. Choose a policy that covers all the countries on your itinerary, usually by selecting Asia or Southeast Asia as your destination region when you get a quote.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<div id=\"rh-postel-2065703205\" class=\"rh-flex-center-align rh-flex-justify-\">\n\t\t<style>\n\t\t\t#rh-postel-2065703205 .heart_thumb_wrap .heartplus{\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t#rh-postel-2065703205 .price_count{\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t#rh-postel-2065703205 a.admin{\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t#rh-postel-2065703205 .admin-name{\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t#rh-postel-2065703205 a.admin img{\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t#rh-postel-2065703205 nav.top_menu > ul > li{\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t#rh-postel-2065703205 .admin_meta_el{\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t#rh-postel-2065703205 .priced_block .btn_offer_block{\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t#rh-postel-2065703205 .wpsm-button.medium{\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t#rh-postel-2065703205 .menu-cart-btn{\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t#rh-postel-2065703205 .price_count .rh_regular_price{\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t#rh-postel-2065703205 .price_count del{\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t#rh-postel-2065703205 .rh-header-icon{\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t#rh-postel-2065703205 nav.top_menu > ul > li > a{\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t#rh-postel-2065703205 .dl-menuwrapper button svg line{\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t#rh-postel-2065703205 .dl-menuwrapper button{\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t#rh-postel-2065703205 nav.top_menu ul.sub-menu > li > a{\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t#rh-postel-2065703205 .heads_icon_label{\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t#rh-postel-2065703205 .rh_woocartmenu-amount{\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t#rh-postel-2065703205 .row_social_inpost span.share-link-image{\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t#rh-postel-2065703205 .favour_btn_red .heart_thumb_wrap{\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t#rh-postel-2065703205 .favour_in_row{\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t<\/style>                    <div class=\"author_detail_box clearfix\"><img alt='michael' src='https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/256e32f2f5867573891f17366c8dd5f6358af8dff92dc7f5a4b2b53df73e2e5a?s=69&#038;d=mm&#038;r=g' srcset='https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/256e32f2f5867573891f17366c8dd5f6358af8dff92dc7f5a4b2b53df73e2e5a?s=138&#038;d=mm&#038;r=g 2x' class='avatar avatar-69 photo' height='69' width='69' \/>                <style>\r\n                    .author_detail_box { background-color: #fff; border: 1px solid #ededed; padding: 20px 0px; margin: 5px auto 40px auto; position: relative; min-height: 90px;width: 100%}\r\n                    .author_detail_box a{text-decoration: none;}\r\n                    .archive .author_detail_box { margin: 0 0 10px 0 }\r\n                    .author_detail_box .avatar {width: 71px; position: absolute; left: 20px; top: 15px; }\r\n                    .author_detail_box > div { width: 100%;    padding: 0 20px 0 110px }\r\n                    .author_detail_box div .social_icon { border-bottom: 1px solid #eee; padding-bottom: 15px; margin-bottom: 15px; }\r\n                    .author_detail_box div h4 {margin: 0 0 8px 0;}\r\n                    .author_detail_box div p { font-size: 14px;line-height: 16px; color: #111111; margin: 0 0 10px 0 }\r\n                    .author_detail_box .rh_mycred-users-badges{display: inline-block; margin-right: 5px }\r\n                    .rtl .author_detail_box .avatar { left: inherit; right: 20px }\r\n                    .rtl .author_detail_box > div { padding: 0 110px 0 20px }\r\n                <\/style>\r\n                <div class=\"clearfix\">\r\n                                    \r\n                    <strong class=\"mb10\">\r\n                        <a href=\"https:\/\/thechampagnemile.com.au\/deals\/author\/michael\/\">michael<\/a>\r\n                                                \r\n                    <\/strong class=\"mb10\">\r\n                    <div class=\"social_icon small_i\">\r\n                        <div class=\"comm_meta_cred\">\r\n                                                                                <\/div>                     \r\n                        <a href=\"https:\/\/thechampagnemile.com.au\/deals\/\" class=\"author-social hm\" rel=\"nofollow\"><i class=\"rhicon rhi-home\"><\/i><\/a>                                                                                                                                                                                                                     <\/div>\r\n                    <p>Michael has been publishing deals and travel content for Australians for more than 10 years and runs the deals section of The Champagne Mile. With a Bachelor of Commerce and a background in commercial law, he reads the fine print so you don&#8217;t have to, from insurance PDSs to promo code terms. Every deal on the site is checked before it goes live and updated when offers change. When he&#8217;s not testing codes, he&#8217;s planning his next overseas trip or out on his dirt bike.<\/p>                    <p>\r\n                <\/div>\r\n            <\/div>\r\n        <\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Vietnam is cheap, friendly and one of the easiest places in Asia for Australians to explore, from the street food of Hanoi to the beaches of Da Nang and the Mekong Delta. But it&#8217;s also a destination where a single scooter accident can turn into a five-figure bill. Australia has no reciprocal healthcare agreement with [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":102562,"parent":96339,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_lmt_disableupdate":"","_lmt_disable":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-102557","page","type-page","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry"],"aioseo_notices":[],"aioseo_head":"\n\t\t<!-- All in One SEO Pro 5.0.4 - aioseo.com -->\n\t<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Compare Vietnam travel insurance for Australians: motorbike and scooter rules, medical evacuation, adventure activities and what a policy really costs.\" \/>\n\t<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"max-image-preview:large\" \/>\n\t<meta name=\"google-site-verification\" content=\"Lb-YNjKnkpLidK0Mw6a1JQ5pvIJpY2aovB5oxBuwgxo\" \/>\n\t<meta name=\"msvalidate.01\" content=\"81ff27c196c04306b8b6d2c52967f5e8\" \/>\n\t<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/thechampagnemile.com.au\/deals\/guides\/best-travel-insurance-for-vietnam\/\" \/>\n\t\t<meta name=\"generator\" content=\"All in One SEO Pro (AIOSEO) 5.0.4\" \/>\n\t\t<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_AU\" \/>\n\t\t<meta property=\"og:site_name\" content=\"THE CHAMPAGNE MILE\" \/>\n\t\t<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n\t\t<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"Best Travel Insurance for Vietnam from Australia\" \/>\n\t\t<meta property=\"og:description\" content=\"Compare Vietnam travel insurance for Australians: motorbike and scooter rules, medical evacuation, adventure activities and what a policy really costs.\" \/>\n\t\t<meta property=\"og:url\" content=\"https:\/\/thechampagnemile.com.au\/deals\/guides\/best-travel-insurance-for-vietnam\/\" \/>\n\t\t<meta property=\"fb:admins\" content=\"522783484576523\" \/>\n\t\t<meta property=\"og:image\" content=\"https:\/\/thechampagnemile.com.au\/deals\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/best-travel-insurance-for-vietnam-feature-image.jpg\" \/>\n\t\t<meta property=\"og:image:secure_url\" content=\"https:\/\/thechampagnemile.com.au\/deals\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/best-travel-insurance-for-vietnam-feature-image.jpg\" \/>\n\t\t<meta property=\"og:image:width\" content=\"1200\" \/>\n\t\t<meta property=\"og:image:height\" content=\"630\" \/>\n\t\t<meta property=\"article:published_time\" content=\"2026-10-20T07:50:31+00:00\" \/>\n\t\t<meta property=\"article:modified_time\" content=\"2026-10-24T05:32:35+00:00\" \/>\n\t\t<meta property=\"article:publisher\" content=\"https:\/\/facebook.com\/champmile\" \/>\n\t\t<meta name=\"twitter:card\" content=\"summary_large_image\" \/>\n\t\t<meta name=\"twitter:site\" content=\"@milechampagne\" \/>\n\t\t<meta name=\"twitter:title\" content=\"Best Travel Insurance for Vietnam from Australia\" \/>\n\t\t<meta name=\"twitter:description\" content=\"Compare Vietnam travel insurance for Australians: motorbike and scooter rules, medical evacuation, adventure activities and what a policy really costs.\" \/>\n\t\t<meta name=\"twitter:image\" content=\"https:\/\/thechampagnemile.com.au\/deals\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/best-travel-insurance-for-vietnam-feature-image.jpg\" \/>\n\t\t<script type=\"application\/ld+json\" class=\"aioseo-schema\">\n\t\t\t{\"@context\":\"https:\\\/\\\/schema.org\",\"@graph\":[{\"@type\":\"Article\",\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/thechampagnemile.com.au\\\/deals\\\/guides\\\/best-travel-insurance-for-vietnam\\\/#aioseo-article-mvgdpqoa\",\"name\":\"Best Travel Insurance for Vietnam from Australia\",\"headline\":\"Best Travel Insurance for Vietnam from Australia\",\"author\":{\"@type\":\"Person\",\"name\":\"michael\",\"url\":\"https:\\\/\\\/thechampagnemile.com.au\\\/deals\\\/author\\\/michael\\\/\"},\"publisher\":{\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/thechampagnemile.com.au\\\/deals\\\/#organization\"},\"image\":{\"@type\":\"ImageObject\",\"url\":\"https:\\\/\\\/thechampagnemile.com.au\\\/deals\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2026\\\/10\\\/best-travel-insurance-for-vietnam-feature-image.jpg\",\"width\":1200,\"height\":630,\"caption\":\"#image_title\"},\"datePublished\":\"2026-10-20T18:20:31+10:30\",\"dateModified\":\"2026-10-24T16:02:35+10:30\",\"inLanguage\":\"en-AU\"},{\"@type\":\"BreadcrumbList\",\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/thechampagnemile.com.au\\\/deals\\\/guides\\\/best-travel-insurance-for-vietnam\\\/#breadcrumblist\",\"itemListElement\":[{\"@type\":\"ListItem\",\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/thechampagnemile.com.au\\\/deals\\\/#listItem\",\"position\":1,\"name\":\"Home\",\"item\":\"https:\\\/\\\/thechampagnemile.com.au\\\/deals\\\/\",\"nextItem\":{\"@type\":\"ListItem\",\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/thechampagnemile.com.au\\\/deals\\\/guides\\\/#listItem\",\"name\":\"Guides\"}},{\"@type\":\"ListItem\",\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/thechampagnemile.com.au\\\/deals\\\/guides\\\/#listItem\",\"position\":2,\"name\":\"Guides\",\"previousItem\":{\"@type\":\"ListItem\",\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/thechampagnemile.com.au\\\/deals\\\/#listItem\",\"name\":\"Home\"}}]},{\"@type\":\"FAQPage\",\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/thechampagnemile.com.au\\\/deals\\\/guides\\\/best-travel-insurance-for-vietnam\\\/#faq\",\"url\":\"https:\\\/\\\/thechampagnemile.com.au\\\/deals\\\/guides\\\/best-travel-insurance-for-vietnam\\\/\",\"mainEntity\":[{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"Is travel insurance mandatory for Vietnam?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"No. Vietnam doesn't currently require proof of travel insurance to enter. The Australian government strongly recommends it, though, because you'll pay the full cost of any medical treatment or evacuation yourself.\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"Does Medicare cover me in Vietnam?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"No. Australia has no reciprocal healthcare agreement with Vietnam, so Medicare won't cover any treatment you receive there.\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"Does travel insurance cover riding a scooter in Vietnam?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"Only if you're riding legally and your policy includes motorcycle cover. Most insurers require a valid motorcycle licence at home, a licence that's recognised in Vietnam, and a helmet. Many Australian International Driving Permits aren't recognised in Vietnam, so check before you ride.\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"Which travel insurance is best for Vietnam?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"It depends on your trip. If you'll ride a motorbike, look for a policy with clear motorcycle cover. For families, look for free cover for kids. For long backpacking trips, look for flexible policies you can extend while travelling. If you mainly want medical cover, a medical-only policy is the cheapest option. Can I buy travel insurance after I arrive in Vietnam?\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"Can I buy travel insurance after I arrive in Vietnam?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"Some insurers let you buy cover once you've left Australia, usually with a waiting period before claims are accepted. It's far better to buy before you leave, ideally as soon as you book.\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"Does travel insurance cover typhoons and floods in Vietnam?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"Many comprehensive policies cover extra costs from natural disasters, such as cancelled flights or extra accommodation, as long as you bought the policy before the event became known. Check the PDS for the exact limits.\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"Will one policy cover Vietnam and Cambodia?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"Yes. Choose a policy that covers all the countries on your itinerary, usually by selecting Asia or Southeast Asia as your destination region when you get a quote.\"}}],\"inLanguage\":\"en-AU\",\"isPartOf\":{\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/thechampagnemile.com.au\\\/deals\\\/#website\"},\"breadcrumb\":{\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/thechampagnemile.com.au\\\/deals\\\/guides\\\/best-travel-insurance-for-vietnam\\\/#breadcrumblist\"}},{\"@type\":\"Organization\",\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/thechampagnemile.com.au\\\/deals\\\/#organization\",\"name\":\"The Champagne Mile\",\"description\":\"The Champagne Mile helps Australians maximise frequent flyer points and rewards programs for smarter travel and better value.\",\"url\":\"https:\\\/\\\/thechampagnemile.com.au\\\/deals\\\/\",\"email\":\"info@thechampagnemile.com.au\",\"foundingDate\":\"2016-07-01\",\"numberOfEmployees\":{\"@type\":\"QuantitativeValue\",\"minValue\":1,\"maxValue\":5},\"logo\":{\"@type\":\"ImageObject\",\"url\":\"https:\\\/\\\/thechampagnemile.com.au\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2022\\\/01\\\/TCM-logo-200-transparent.png\",\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/thechampagnemile.com.au\\\/deals\\\/guides\\\/best-travel-insurance-for-vietnam\\\/#organizationLogo\"},\"image\":{\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/thechampagnemile.com.au\\\/deals\\\/guides\\\/best-travel-insurance-for-vietnam\\\/#organizationLogo\"},\"sameAs\":[\"https:\\\/\\\/www.instagram.com\\\/champagnemile\\\/\",\"https:\\\/\\\/www.pinterest.com.au\\\/champagnemile\\\/\",\"https:\\\/\\\/www.youtube.com\\\/@TheChampagneMile\",\"https:\\\/\\\/www.linkedin.com\\\/company\\\/the-champagne-mile\\\/\"]},{\"@type\":\"WebPage\",\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/thechampagnemile.com.au\\\/deals\\\/guides\\\/best-travel-insurance-for-vietnam\\\/#webpage\",\"url\":\"https:\\\/\\\/thechampagnemile.com.au\\\/deals\\\/guides\\\/best-travel-insurance-for-vietnam\\\/\",\"name\":\"Best Travel Insurance for Vietnam from Australia\",\"description\":\"Compare Vietnam travel insurance for Australians: motorbike and scooter rules, medical evacuation, adventure activities and what a policy really costs.\",\"inLanguage\":\"en-AU\",\"isPartOf\":{\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/thechampagnemile.com.au\\\/deals\\\/#website\"},\"breadcrumb\":{\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/thechampagnemile.com.au\\\/deals\\\/guides\\\/best-travel-insurance-for-vietnam\\\/#breadcrumblist\"},\"image\":{\"@type\":\"ImageObject\",\"url\":\"https:\\\/\\\/thechampagnemile.com.au\\\/deals\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2026\\\/10\\\/best-travel-insurance-for-vietnam-feature-image.jpg\",\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/thechampagnemile.com.au\\\/deals\\\/guides\\\/best-travel-insurance-for-vietnam\\\/#mainImage\",\"width\":1200,\"height\":630,\"caption\":\"#image_title\"},\"primaryImageOfPage\":{\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/thechampagnemile.com.au\\\/deals\\\/guides\\\/best-travel-insurance-for-vietnam\\\/#mainImage\"},\"datePublished\":\"2026-10-20T18:20:31+10:30\",\"dateModified\":\"2026-10-24T16:02:35+10:30\"},{\"@type\":\"WebSite\",\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/thechampagnemile.com.au\\\/deals\\\/#website\",\"url\":\"https:\\\/\\\/thechampagnemile.com.au\\\/deals\\\/\",\"name\":\"The Champagne Mile\",\"alternateName\":\"TCM\",\"description\":\"Big savings and discounts on travel and accommodation are only a click away\",\"inLanguage\":\"en-AU\",\"publisher\":{\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/thechampagnemile.com.au\\\/deals\\\/#organization\"}}]}\n\t\t<\/script>\n\t\t<!-- All in One SEO Pro -->\r\n\t\t<title>Best Travel Insurance for Vietnam from Australia<\/title>\n\n","aioseo_head_json":{"title":"Best Travel Insurance for Vietnam from Australia","description":"Compare Vietnam travel insurance for Australians: motorbike and scooter rules, medical evacuation, adventure activities and what a policy really costs.","canonical_url":"https:\/\/thechampagnemile.com.au\/deals\/guides\/best-travel-insurance-for-vietnam\/","robots":"max-image-preview:large","keywords":"","webmasterTools":{"google-site-verification":"Lb-YNjKnkpLidK0Mw6a1JQ5pvIJpY2aovB5oxBuwgxo","msvalidate.01":"81ff27c196c04306b8b6d2c52967f5e8","miscellaneous":""},"schema":{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org","@graph":[{"@type":"Article","@id":"https:\/\/thechampagnemile.com.au\/deals\/guides\/best-travel-insurance-for-vietnam\/#aioseo-article-mvgdpqoa","name":"Best Travel Insurance for Vietnam from Australia","headline":"Best Travel Insurance for Vietnam from Australia","author":{"@type":"Person","name":"michael","url":"https:\/\/thechampagnemile.com.au\/deals\/author\/michael\/"},"publisher":{"@id":"https:\/\/thechampagnemile.com.au\/deals\/#organization"},"image":{"@type":"ImageObject","url":"https:\/\/thechampagnemile.com.au\/deals\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/best-travel-insurance-for-vietnam-feature-image.jpg","width":1200,"height":630,"caption":"#image_title"},"datePublished":"2026-10-20T18:20:31+10:30","dateModified":"2026-10-24T16:02:35+10:30","inLanguage":"en-AU"},{"@type":"BreadcrumbList","@id":"https:\/\/thechampagnemile.com.au\/deals\/guides\/best-travel-insurance-for-vietnam\/#breadcrumblist","itemListElement":[{"@type":"ListItem","@id":"https:\/\/thechampagnemile.com.au\/deals\/#listItem","position":1,"name":"Home","item":"https:\/\/thechampagnemile.com.au\/deals\/","nextItem":{"@type":"ListItem","@id":"https:\/\/thechampagnemile.com.au\/deals\/guides\/#listItem","name":"Guides"}},{"@type":"ListItem","@id":"https:\/\/thechampagnemile.com.au\/deals\/guides\/#listItem","position":2,"name":"Guides","previousItem":{"@type":"ListItem","@id":"https:\/\/thechampagnemile.com.au\/deals\/#listItem","name":"Home"}}]},{"@type":"FAQPage","@id":"https:\/\/thechampagnemile.com.au\/deals\/guides\/best-travel-insurance-for-vietnam\/#faq","url":"https:\/\/thechampagnemile.com.au\/deals\/guides\/best-travel-insurance-for-vietnam\/","mainEntity":[{"@type":"Question","name":"Is travel insurance mandatory for Vietnam?","acceptedAnswer":{"@type":"Answer","text":"No. Vietnam doesn't currently require proof of travel insurance to enter. The Australian government strongly recommends it, though, because you'll pay the full cost of any medical treatment or evacuation yourself."}},{"@type":"Question","name":"Does Medicare cover me in Vietnam?","acceptedAnswer":{"@type":"Answer","text":"No. Australia has no reciprocal healthcare agreement with Vietnam, so Medicare won't cover any treatment you receive there."}},{"@type":"Question","name":"Does travel insurance cover riding a scooter in Vietnam?","acceptedAnswer":{"@type":"Answer","text":"Only if you're riding legally and your policy includes motorcycle cover. Most insurers require a valid motorcycle licence at home, a licence that's recognised in Vietnam, and a helmet. Many Australian International Driving Permits aren't recognised in Vietnam, so check before you ride."}},{"@type":"Question","name":"Which travel insurance is best for Vietnam?","acceptedAnswer":{"@type":"Answer","text":"It depends on your trip. If you'll ride a motorbike, look for a policy with clear motorcycle cover. For families, look for free cover for kids. For long backpacking trips, look for flexible policies you can extend while travelling. If you mainly want medical cover, a medical-only policy is the cheapest option. Can I buy travel insurance after I arrive in Vietnam?"}},{"@type":"Question","name":"Can I buy travel insurance after I arrive in Vietnam?","acceptedAnswer":{"@type":"Answer","text":"Some insurers let you buy cover once you've left Australia, usually with a waiting period before claims are accepted. It's far better to buy before you leave, ideally as soon as you book."}},{"@type":"Question","name":"Does travel insurance cover typhoons and floods in Vietnam?","acceptedAnswer":{"@type":"Answer","text":"Many comprehensive policies cover extra costs from natural disasters, such as cancelled flights or extra accommodation, as long as you bought the policy before the event became known. Check the PDS for the exact limits."}},{"@type":"Question","name":"Will one policy cover Vietnam and Cambodia?","acceptedAnswer":{"@type":"Answer","text":"Yes. Choose a policy that covers all the countries on your itinerary, usually by selecting Asia or Southeast Asia as your destination region when you get a quote."}},{"@type":"Question","name":"Is travel insurance mandatory for Vietnam?","acceptedAnswer":{"@type":"Answer","text":"No. Vietnam doesn't currently require proof of travel insurance to enter. The Australian government strongly recommends it, though, because you'll pay the full cost of any medical treatment or evacuation yourself."}},{"@type":"Question","name":"Does Medicare cover me in Vietnam?","acceptedAnswer":{"@type":"Answer","text":"No. Australia has no reciprocal healthcare agreement with Vietnam, so Medicare won't cover any treatment you receive there."}},{"@type":"Question","name":"Does travel insurance cover riding a scooter in Vietnam?","acceptedAnswer":{"@type":"Answer","text":"Only if you're riding legally and your policy includes motorcycle cover. Most insurers require a valid motorcycle licence at home, a licence that's recognised in Vietnam, and a helmet. Many Australian International Driving Permits aren't recognised in Vietnam, so check before you ride."}},{"@type":"Question","name":"Which travel insurance is best for Vietnam?","acceptedAnswer":{"@type":"Answer","text":"It depends on your trip. If you'll ride a motorbike, look for a policy with clear motorcycle cover. For families, look for free cover for kids. For long backpacking trips, look for flexible policies you can extend while travelling. If you mainly want medical cover, a medical-only policy is the cheapest option. Can I buy travel insurance after I arrive in Vietnam?"}},{"@type":"Question","name":"Can I buy travel insurance after I arrive in Vietnam?","acceptedAnswer":{"@type":"Answer","text":"Some insurers let you buy cover once you've left Australia, usually with a waiting period before claims are accepted. It's far better to buy before you leave, ideally as soon as you book."}},{"@type":"Question","name":"Does travel insurance cover typhoons and floods in Vietnam?","acceptedAnswer":{"@type":"Answer","text":"Many comprehensive policies cover extra costs from natural disasters, such as cancelled flights or extra accommodation, as long as you bought the policy before the event became known. Check the PDS for the exact limits."}},{"@type":"Question","name":"Will one policy cover Vietnam and Cambodia?","acceptedAnswer":{"@type":"Answer","text":"Yes. Choose a policy that covers all the countries on your itinerary, usually by selecting Asia or Southeast Asia as your destination region when you get a quote."}}],"inLanguage":"en-AU","isPartOf":{"@id":"https:\/\/thechampagnemile.com.au\/deals\/#website"},"breadcrumb":{"@id":"https:\/\/thechampagnemile.com.au\/deals\/guides\/best-travel-insurance-for-vietnam\/#breadcrumblist"}},{"@type":"Organization","@id":"https:\/\/thechampagnemile.com.au\/deals\/#organization","name":"The Champagne Mile","description":"The Champagne Mile helps Australians maximise frequent flyer points and rewards programs for smarter travel and better value.","url":"https:\/\/thechampagnemile.com.au\/deals\/","email":"info@thechampagnemile.com.au","foundingDate":"2016-07-01","numberOfEmployees":{"@type":"QuantitativeValue","minValue":1,"maxValue":5},"logo":{"@type":"ImageObject","url":"https:\/\/thechampagnemile.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/TCM-logo-200-transparent.png","@id":"https:\/\/thechampagnemile.com.au\/deals\/guides\/best-travel-insurance-for-vietnam\/#organizationLogo"},"image":{"@id":"https:\/\/thechampagnemile.com.au\/deals\/guides\/best-travel-insurance-for-vietnam\/#organizationLogo"},"sameAs":["https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/champagnemile\/","https:\/\/www.pinterest.com.au\/champagnemile\/","https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/@TheChampagneMile","https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/company\/the-champagne-mile\/"]},{"@type":"WebPage","@id":"https:\/\/thechampagnemile.com.au\/deals\/guides\/best-travel-insurance-for-vietnam\/#webpage","url":"https:\/\/thechampagnemile.com.au\/deals\/guides\/best-travel-insurance-for-vietnam\/","name":"Best Travel Insurance for Vietnam from Australia","description":"Compare Vietnam travel insurance for Australians: motorbike and scooter rules, medical evacuation, adventure activities and what a policy really costs.","inLanguage":"en-AU","isPartOf":{"@id":"https:\/\/thechampagnemile.com.au\/deals\/#website"},"breadcrumb":{"@id":"https:\/\/thechampagnemile.com.au\/deals\/guides\/best-travel-insurance-for-vietnam\/#breadcrumblist"},"image":{"@type":"ImageObject","url":"https:\/\/thechampagnemile.com.au\/deals\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/best-travel-insurance-for-vietnam-feature-image.jpg","@id":"https:\/\/thechampagnemile.com.au\/deals\/guides\/best-travel-insurance-for-vietnam\/#mainImage","width":1200,"height":630,"caption":"#image_title"},"primaryImageOfPage":{"@id":"https:\/\/thechampagnemile.com.au\/deals\/guides\/best-travel-insurance-for-vietnam\/#mainImage"},"datePublished":"2026-10-20T18:20:31+10:30","dateModified":"2026-10-24T16:02:35+10:30"},{"@type":"WebSite","@id":"https:\/\/thechampagnemile.com.au\/deals\/#website","url":"https:\/\/thechampagnemile.com.au\/deals\/","name":"The Champagne Mile","alternateName":"TCM","description":"Big savings and discounts on travel and accommodation are only a click away","inLanguage":"en-AU","publisher":{"@id":"https:\/\/thechampagnemile.com.au\/deals\/#organization"}}]},"og:locale":"en_AU","og:site_name":"THE CHAMPAGNE MILE","og:type":"article","og:title":"Best Travel Insurance for Vietnam from Australia","og:description":"Compare Vietnam travel insurance for Australians: motorbike and scooter rules, medical evacuation, adventure activities and what a policy really costs.","og:url":"https:\/\/thechampagnemile.com.au\/deals\/guides\/best-travel-insurance-for-vietnam\/","fb:admins":"522783484576523","og:image":"https:\/\/thechampagnemile.com.au\/deals\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/best-travel-insurance-for-vietnam-feature-image.jpg","og:image:secure_url":"https:\/\/thechampagnemile.com.au\/deals\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/best-travel-insurance-for-vietnam-feature-image.jpg","og:image:width":1200,"og:image:height":630,"article:published_time":"2026-10-20T07:50:31+00:00","article:modified_time":"2026-10-24T05:32:35+00:00","article:publisher":"https:\/\/facebook.com\/champmile","twitter:card":"summary_large_image","twitter:site":"@milechampagne","twitter:title":"Best Travel Insurance for Vietnam from Australia","twitter:description":"Compare Vietnam travel insurance for Australians: motorbike and scooter rules, medical evacuation, adventure activities and what a policy really costs.","twitter:image":"https:\/\/thechampagnemile.com.au\/deals\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/best-travel-insurance-for-vietnam-feature-image.jpg"},"aioseo_meta_data":{"post_id":"102557","title":"Best Travel Insurance for Vietnam from Australia","description":"Compare Vietnam travel insurance for Australians: motorbike and scooter rules, medical evacuation, adventure activities and what a policy really costs.","keywords":null,"keyphrases":{"focus":{"keyphrase":"best travel insurance for vietnam","score":0,"analysis":[]},"additional":[]},"primary_term":null,"canonical_url":null,"og_title":null,"og_description":null,"og_object_type":"default","og_image_type":"default","og_image_url":null,"og_image_width":null,"og_image_height":null,"og_image_custom_url":null,"og_image_custom_fields":null,"og_video":"","og_custom_url":null,"og_article_section":null,"og_article_tags":null,"twitter_use_og":false,"twitter_card":"default","twitter_image_type":"default","twitter_image_url":null,"twitter_image_custom_url":null,"twitter_image_custom_fields":null,"twitter_title":null,"twitter_description":null,"schema":{"blockGraphs":[{"hidden":false,"schemaBlockId":"aioseo-mvgcwtmzq5ls7","tagName":"h3","answer":"No. Vietnam doesn't currently require proof of travel insurance to enter. The Australian government strongly recommends it, though, because you'll pay the full cost of any medical treatment or evacuation yourself.","question":"Is travel insurance mandatory for Vietnam?","type":"aioseo\/faq","graphName":"FAQPage","label":"FAQ (Block)","slug":"faq-page"},{"hidden":false,"schemaBlockId":"aioseo-mvgcx2l7p48z3","tagName":"h3","answer":"No. Australia has no reciprocal healthcare agreement with Vietnam, so Medicare won't cover any treatment you receive there.","question":"Does Medicare cover me in Vietnam?","type":"aioseo\/faq","graphName":"FAQPage","label":"FAQ (Block)","slug":"faq-page"},{"hidden":false,"schemaBlockId":"aioseo-mvgcxpalux9t9","tagName":"h3","answer":"Only if you're riding legally and your policy includes motorcycle cover. Most insurers require a valid motorcycle licence at home, a licence that's recognised in Vietnam, and a helmet. Many Australian International Driving Permits aren't recognised in Vietnam, so check before you ride.","question":"Does travel insurance cover riding a scooter in Vietnam?","type":"aioseo\/faq","graphName":"FAQPage","label":"FAQ (Block)","slug":"faq-page"},{"hidden":false,"schemaBlockId":"aioseo-mvgcya8iabtnh","tagName":"h3","answer":"It depends on your trip. If you'll ride a motorbike, look for a policy with clear motorcycle cover. For families, look for free cover for kids. For long backpacking trips, look for flexible policies you can extend while travelling. If you mainly want medical cover, a medical-only policy is the cheapest option. Can I buy travel insurance after I arrive in Vietnam?","question":"Which travel insurance is best for Vietnam?","type":"aioseo\/faq","graphName":"FAQPage","label":"FAQ (Block)","slug":"faq-page"},{"hidden":false,"schemaBlockId":"aioseo-mvgcylpioj7zq","tagName":"h3","answer":"Some insurers let you buy cover once you've left Australia, usually with a waiting period before claims are accepted. It's far better to buy before you leave, ideally as soon as you book.","question":"Can I buy travel insurance after I arrive in Vietnam?","type":"aioseo\/faq","graphName":"FAQPage","label":"FAQ (Block)","slug":"faq-page"},{"hidden":false,"schemaBlockId":"aioseo-mvgcz0luadet4","tagName":"h3","answer":"Many comprehensive policies cover extra costs from natural disasters, such as cancelled flights or extra accommodation, as long as you bought the policy before the event became known. Check the PDS for the exact limits.","question":"Does travel insurance cover typhoons and floods in Vietnam?","type":"aioseo\/faq","graphName":"FAQPage","label":"FAQ (Block)","slug":"faq-page"},{"hidden":false,"schemaBlockId":"aioseo-mvgczb6twuhpz","tagName":"h3","answer":"Yes. Choose a policy that covers all the countries on your itinerary, usually by selecting Asia or Southeast Asia as your destination region when you get a quote.","question":"Will one policy cover Vietnam and Cambodia?","type":"aioseo\/faq","graphName":"FAQPage","label":"FAQ (Block)","slug":"faq-page"}],"customGraphs":[],"default":{"data":{"Article":[],"Course":[],"Dataset":[],"FAQPage":[],"Movie":[],"Person":[],"Product":[],"ProductReview":[],"Car":[],"Recipe":[],"Service":[],"SoftwareApplication":[],"WebPage":[]},"graphName":"none","isEnabled":true},"graphs":[{"id":"#aioseo-article-mvgdpqoa","slug":"article","graphName":"Article","label":"Article","properties":{"type":"Article","name":"#post_title","headline":"#post_title","description":"","image":"","keywords":"","author":{"name":"#author_name","url":"#author_url"},"dates":{"include":true,"datePublished":"","dateModified":""}},"value":"article"}]},"schema_type":"default","schema_type_options":null,"pillar_content":false,"robots_default":true,"robots_noindex":false,"robots_noarchive":false,"robots_nosnippet":false,"robots_nofollow":false,"robots_noimageindex":false,"robots_noodp":false,"robots_notranslate":false,"robots_max_snippet":"-1","robots_max_videopreview":"-1","robots_max_imagepreview":"large","priority":null,"frequency":"default","local_seo":null,"seo_analyzer_scan_date":"2026-10-24 05:34:39","breadcrumb_settings":null,"limit_modified_date":0,"reviewed_by":"1","open_ai":null,"ai":{"faqs":[],"keyPoints":[{"title":"Vietnam: cheap travel with high medical costs and no Medicare","explanation":"Vietnam is affordable and easy to explore, but there is no reciprocal healthcare with Australia, so every treatment expense and evacuation cost falls on you, making comprehensive insurance essential."},{"title":"Do you need travel insurance for Vietnam?","explanation":"Vietnam doesn\u2019t require travel insurance for entry, but Smartraveller recommends it for every trip because you\u2019ll bear the full cost of medical care and evacuation without it."},{"title":"Motorbike riding: licensing, helmets and coverage traps","explanation":"Riding a scooter is a common hazard; insurers only cover legal riding, and Australian IDPs may not be recognised in Vietnam, so ensure you have a valid home licence, a Vietnam-recognised licence, a helmet, and appropriate motorbike cover."},{"title":"Travel insurance picks for Vietnam","explanation":"Key insurers include Cover-More (all-rounder), Southern Cross Travel Insurance (families), Zoom (budget), Tick (basic), Freely (flexible per-day cover), and World Nomads (backpackers), each suited to different trip types."},{"title":"What drives cost and how to compare","explanation":"Premiums depend on age, trip length, level of cover, activities, pre-existing conditions, and excess; the quickest price gauge is to get quotes from multiple insurers and compare cover side by side, not just the headline price."}],"schemas":[],"titles":[],"descriptions":[],"socialPosts":{"email":{"subject":"","preview":"","content":""},"linkedin":[],"twitter":[],"facebook":[],"instagram":[]}},"created":"2026-10-20 05:09:10","updated":"2026-10-24 13:42:20","focus_keyword":"best travel insurance for vietnam","additional_keywords":null,"truseo_locale":null},"aioseo_breadcrumb":"<div class=\"aioseo-breadcrumbs\"><span class=\"aioseo-breadcrumb\">\n\t<a href=\"https:\/\/thechampagnemile.com.au\/deals\/\" title=\"Home\">Home<\/a>\n<\/span><span class=\"aioseo-breadcrumb-separator\">\u00bb<\/span><span class=\"aioseo-breadcrumb\">\n\t<a href=\"https:\/\/thechampagnemile.com.au\/deals\/guides\/\" title=\"Guides\">Guides<\/a>\n<\/span><\/div>","aioseo_breadcrumb_json":[{"label":"Home","link":"https:\/\/thechampagnemile.com.au\/deals\/"},{"label":"Guides","link":"https:\/\/thechampagnemile.com.au\/deals\/guides\/"}],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/thechampagnemile.com.au\/deals\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/102557","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/thechampagnemile.com.au\/deals\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/thechampagnemile.com.au\/deals\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/thechampagnemile.com.au\/deals\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/thechampagnemile.com.au\/deals\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=102557"}],"version-history":[{"count":6,"href":"https:\/\/thechampagnemile.com.au\/deals\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/102557\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":102660,"href":"https:\/\/thechampagnemile.com.au\/deals\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/102557\/revisions\/102660"}],"up":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/thechampagnemile.com.au\/deals\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/96339"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/thechampagnemile.com.au\/deals\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/102562"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/thechampagnemile.com.au\/deals\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=102557"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/thechampagnemile.com.au\/deals\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=102557"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/thechampagnemile.com.au\/deals\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=102557"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}