From the bustling streets of Ho Chi Minh City to the mountain villages of Sapa and the lantern-lit charm of Hoi An, Vietnam is one of Southeast Asia’s most rewarding destinations. But accidents, delays and unexpected events can happen anywhere. With 1Cover Vietnam travel insurance, you’ll have coverage for medical emergencies, cancelled flights, lost luggage and more, giving you peace of mind as you explore this fascinating country. Travel with confidence with 1Cover Travel Insurance... It’s the One thing you need when One thing goes wrong.
Food-borne illness, scooter accidents or sudden sickness can ruin a holiday fast. With travel insurance in Vietnam<, you’ll have unlimited medical benefits, including 24-hour emergency assistance, ambulance services and medical evacuations if required.
Scooters and mopeds are the most common way for tourists to get around Vietnam, but the traffic can be chaotic. To be covered, you must wear a helmet and hold the correct licence for the motorbike you’re riding. Full T&Cs apply.
From handmade crafts in Sapa to tailored suits in Hoi An, your souvenirs deserve protection. Our policies cover luggage and personal effects if they’re stolen, lost or damaged during your travels. Sub-limits apply.
Covers cancellation fees and lost deposits for pre-paid travel arrangements due to unforeseen circumstances.
Cover for the replacement cost of your travel documents including passports, travel documents or travellers cheques lost or stolen from you during your Journey.
Cash is still widely used in Vietnam, especially in smaller towns, markets and for street food. Our cover includes theft of banknotes, currency notes, postal orders or money orders stolen from your person.
Vietnam travel insurance policies cover you for overseas emergency medical expenses, hospital stays and medical evacuations. You're also protected for cancellation costs if you have to change or cut short your trip, as well as lost or delayed luggage and personal effects. Cover will vary by policy type. Sub-limits apply for certain items like electronics, and you can list high-value items to make sure they're fully covered. Check the PDS for full details.
You won't be covered for unattended belongings, ordinary wear and tear or reckless behaviour like riding a motorbike without a licence or helmet. Pre-existing medical conditions will be excluded if they are not declared and approved for cover before you travel. There's no cover for items like drones or bicycles, and valuables checked into the hold with airlines are the carrier's responsibility first. This list us not exhaustive, check the PDS for full details.
Australian travellers need a visa to enter Vietnam. You can apply online for an e-visa before your trip, which usually allows a stay of up to 30 days. Make sure your passport is valid for at least six months beyond your entry date.
We cover a wide range of activities with the purchase of our Adventure & Sports Pack. Find out more about activities cover here.
The cost of travel insurance for a Vietnam trip depends on your age, how long you're travelling and the level of cover you choose. Adding options like cruise cover or specifying high value items will increase the premium. The best way to find out is to get a quick quote online, but generally, the premium is far less than the potential expense of private hospital care or an emergency evacuation.
If it is deemed that drug or alcohol use could have been a contributing factor to your claim you will most likely not be covered. Our policy states that any claim arising from being intoxicated, addicted or under the influence of liquor or drugs, except those prescribed by a Medical Adviser, will not be covered. Find out more about alcohol cover here.
Vietnam is one of Southeast Asia’s most rewarding destinations, but unexpected accidents and disruptions can be costly. Food-borne illness, scooter crashes or even a cancelled flight during typhoon season can turn a holiday into a financial headache. Medical treatment for visitors is expensive in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City, and evacuation costs can climb into the thousands.
Vietnam travel insurance helps protect you against these risks. With 1Cover, you can choose plans that include the following coverage:
Overseas Emergency Medical Assistance: Includes 24-hour emergency medical assistance, ambulance fees, medical evacuations, funeral arrangements, and messages to family and hospital guarantees.
Overseas Emergency Medical And Hospital Expenses: Cover if you are injured or become sick overseas, including; medical, hospital, surgical and nursing.
Dental Expenses: Cover for your emergency dental treatment for the relief of sudden and acute pain to sound and natural teeth.
Additional Accommodation & Travel Expenses: Cover for additional travel expenses if you cannot travel because of an injury or sickness (whilst overseas).
Family Emergency: Cover for additional travel expenses if your travelling companion, or a Relative of either of yours, dies unexpectedly, is disabled by an injury or requires hospitalisation.
Emergency Companion Cover: Cover for additional travel and accommodation expenses if your travelling companion cannot continue their Journey because of an injury or sickness.
Resumption Of Journey: Cover for the cost of airfares for you to resume your journey if you return home because of the unexpected death or hospitalisation of a relative of yours.
Hospital Cash Allowance: Daily cash payment to help cover extra expenses during long hospital stays.
Permanent Disability: A permanent disability benefit is payable for total loss of sight in one or both eyes or loss of use of a hand or foot (for at least 12 months, and which will continue indefinitely) within 12 months of, and because of, an injury sustained during your journey.
Loss Of Income: A weekly loss of income benefit is payable if you become disabled within 30 days of an injury you sustained during your journey, and you are still unable to work more than 30 days after returning to Australia.
Credit Card Fraud & Replacement: Cover for the replacement cost of your credit cards lost or stolen from you during your journey, and loss resulting from fraudulent use.
Travel Documents & Traveller's Cheques: Cover for the replacement cost of your travel documents including passports, travel documents or travellers cheques lost or stolen from you during your Journey.
Theft Of Cash: Cover for the following items stolen from your person; banknotes, cash, currency notes, postal orders and money orders.
Luggage & Personal Effects: Cover for luggage and personal effects stolen, lost or damaged during travel. Common claims include luggage, personal effects, cameras, spectacles and a computer.
Luggage & Personal Effects Delay Expenses: Cover to purchase essential items of clothing and other personal items following Luggage delayed and Personal Effects being delayed, misdirected or misplaced by your carrier for more than 12 hours.
Cancellation Fees And Lost Deposits: Covers cancellation fees and lost deposits for pre-paid travel arrangements due to unforeseen circumstances neither expected nor intended by you, and which are outside your control, such as; sickness, injuries, strikes, collisions, retrenchment and natural disasters.
Disruption Of Journey: Cover for additional meals and accommodation expenses, after an initial 6 hours delay, if your Journey is disrupted due to circumstances beyond your control.
Alternative Transport Expenses: Cover for additional travel expenses following transport delays to reach events such as; a wedding, funeral, conference, sporting event and pre-paid travel/tour arrangements.
Personal Liability: Cover for legal liability including legal expenses for bodily injuries or damage to property of other persons as a result of a claim made against you.
Rental Vehicle Excess: Cover for the excess payable on your rental vehicle's motor vehicle insurance resulting from the rental vehicle being; Stolen, crashed or damaged and/or cost of returning the rental vehicle due to you being unfit to do so.
1. Affordable Travel: Vietnam is a budget-friendly destination. Flights, accommodation, food, and experiences are significantly cheaper than in Australia, making it attractive for both backpackers and families.
2. Delicious Food: Vietnamese cuisine is a huge draw; pho, banh mi, fresh spring rolls, and strong Vietnamese coffee are big hits. Aussies appreciate the fresh ingredients and street food culture.
3. Natural Beauty: Vietnam has diverse landscapes, from Halong Bay’s limestone cliffs to the rice terraces in Sapa, beaches in Da Nang, and caves in Phong Nha.
4. World-Class Hospitality: The Vietnamese people welcoming and friendly. The laid-back, yet lively atmosphere of cities like Hoi An and Hanoi resonates well with Aussie travellers.
5. Unique Culture: Vietnam offers a rich cultural experience; from ancient temples and French colonial architecture to war history museums and traditional festivals.
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We hope nothing goes wrong on your trip to Vietnam. But if it does, the resources in this section can help you.
The Australian Embassy is located in Hanoi. It is here you can gain assistance with consular, passport, visa and immigration, citizenship and cultural relations services and enquiries. Full location and contact information can be found here.
Be informed. Be prepared. If you're across The Australian Government's SmartTraveller website, you'll have all the latest information for your trip to Vietnam. SmartTraveller is a trusted resource for Australian travellers and is updated regularly, so make sure you bookmark this handy resource.
If you need emergency assistance in Vietnam, please call our 24/7 emergency medical assistance line.
For non-emergency assistance, you can message our Sydney-based support centre seven days a week.
If something happens to you and it's not an emergency, you can start the claims process whenever it's convenient to you. Visit our online claims platform, and if you have all the necessary documentation, your claim will be processed in 10 business days.
If you have any other questions or queries, please visit our Contact Us page.
If you are experiencing an emergency, please use the details on our Emergency Assistance page.
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