{"id":30622,"date":"2026-08-03T21:09:04","date_gmt":"2026-08-03T13:09:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/blog\/?p=30622"},"modified":"2026-08-03T21:09:24","modified_gmt":"2026-08-03T13:09:24","slug":"vietnam-visa-health-insurance-requirements-expats","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/blog\/vietnam-visa-health-insurance-requirements-expats.html","title":{"rendered":"Vietnam Visa &#038; Health Insurance Requirements for Long-Stay Expats"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Health insurance is <\/span><b>not a requirement for most expat visas<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> in Vietnam, including the 90-day E-Visa, the DN Visa, the TT Visa, or even the Temporary Residence Card (TRC). Expats who are employed in Vietnam, however, must have public health insurance provided by their employer.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Are you trying to decide <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/country\/asia\/vietnam-health-insurance-pacific-prime-international\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">what health insurance you need<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for your move to Vietnam? Are you wondering if international health insurance is still worth it?<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This article will cover health insurance requirements and suggestions by visa type, compare Vietnam\u2019s public and local insurance offerings to <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/health-insurance-plans\/international-health-insurance-plan\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">international health insurance<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> benefits, and more.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-sheets-root=\"1\"><div class='code-block code-block-73' style='margin: 8px 0; clear: both;'>\n<link rel='stylesheet' href='https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/readable-child\/blog-banner\/compare-box\/css\/compare-73-new.css?v1.67' type='text\/css' media='all'\/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/compare-quotes\/step-one-name\/?campSource=PP-Blog&utm_campaign=Blog\" class=\"inserter-73-link CompareNowbutton\">\n  <div class=\"inserter-73-new\">\n    <div class=\"inserter-left-box\">\n        <h3>Kickstart Your Search for the Perfect Insurer<\/h3>        \n        <div class=\"inserter-compare-box\">\n            <p>Compare over <br>50,000 Plans <br>from Top Insurers<\/p>\n            <button >Compare NOW<\/button>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    \n    \n    <div class=\"inserter-img-box\">\n        <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/readable-child\/blog-banner\/compare-box\/img\/mobile.png\" alt=\" \" class=\"banner-img-mobile\">            \n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/a>\n\n<style>\n\n.inserter-73-new .inserter-img-box amp-img {right: -31%;}\n@media (max-width: 1199px) {\n  .inserter-73-new .inserter-img-box amp-img {\n    right: -20px;\n  }\n@media (max-width: 991px) {\n  .inserter-73-new .inserter-img-box amp-img {\n    right: -10px;\n  }\n}\n@media (max-width: 768px) {\n  .inserter-73-new .inserter-img-box amp-img {\n    height: auto;\n    width: 30%;\n  }\n}\n@media (max-width: 512px) {\n  .inserter-73-new .inserter-img-box amp-img {\n    height: 200px;\n  }\n}\n<\/style>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Types of Vietnam Visas for Expats<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-30626 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/limestone-islands-scattered-across-the-emerald-waters-of-ha-long-bay.webp\" alt=\"Image of Limestone Islands Scattered Across The Emerald Waters Of Ha Long Bay with text overlay of &quot;Types of Vietnam Visas for Expats&quot;\" width=\"1280\" height=\"720\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/limestone-islands-scattered-across-the-emerald-waters-of-ha-long-bay.webp 1280w, https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/limestone-islands-scattered-across-the-emerald-waters-of-ha-long-bay-300x169.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/limestone-islands-scattered-across-the-emerald-waters-of-ha-long-bay-600x338.webp 600w, https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/limestone-islands-scattered-across-the-emerald-waters-of-ha-long-bay-768x432.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/limestone-islands-scattered-across-the-emerald-waters-of-ha-long-bay-150x84.webp 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Some of the most common visa types for expats moving to Vietnam are the 90-Day E-Visa, the DN (business) Visa, and the TT (family) Visa. Getting a work permit and transitioning to a Temporary Residence Card (TRC) is also very common. None of these visas require purchasing health insurance yourself.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Common requirements for Vietnam visas include:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A passport with at least six months of validity<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A digital passport-style photograph<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A sponsorship letter (for most visas except the E-visa)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">At least three days before air arrival into Vietnam, all expats and travelers without Vietnam passports must also complete a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/prearrival.immigration.gov.vn\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">pre-arrival declaration form<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>1.\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/evisa.gov.vn\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">90-Day E-Visa<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The 90-Day E-Visa, or Tourist Visa, allows expats and travelers to stay in Vietnam for a maximum of 90 days, with single-trip and multiple-trip options. This visa costs USD $25 for single entries and USD $50 for multiple entries. Holders <\/span><b>do not need to apply for or submit proof of health insurance.<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span data-sheets-root=\"1\"><div class='code-block code-block-20' style='margin: 8px 0; clear: both;'>\n<!--<p><button class=\"mo-modal-open\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-4633\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Blog-Banner_Asia_1.jpg\" alt=\"blog banner asia 1\" width=\"1138\" height=\"493\" \/><\/button><\/p>-->\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/compare-quotes\/step-one-name\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-4633\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Blog-Banner_Asia_1.jpg\" alt=\"blog banner asia 1\" width=\"1138\" height=\"493\" \/><\/a><\/p><\/div>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2. DN Visa<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The DN Visa is broken into two parts: the DN1 Visa, which is for foreigners who are working for a legally recognized Vietnamese business, and the DN2 Visa, which is for foreigners entering the country to provide services or fulfil international agreements.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The DN Visa is valid for 12 months and <\/span><b>doesn\u2019t require health insurance.<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In addition to a valid passport and proof of Vietnamese sponsorship, DN Visa applicants also need documentation that proves the reason for their visit, such as an invitation letter.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3. TT Visa<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A TT visa, sometimes called a Family Visa, allows spouses and children of qualified working foreigners to move to Vietnam long term. Parents, children, and spouses of Vietnamese citizens can also move to the country on a TT Visa. Validity is 12 months, and <\/span><b>health insurance is optional.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4. Work Permit and Temporary Residence Card (TRC)<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Expats who move to Vietnam on a work visa <\/span><b>must get a pre-application health check <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">done at an approved hospital or clinic in Vietnam or a recognized medical facility abroad. Employers in Vietnam are then <\/span><b>required to cover their workers through the state health insurance.\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Those who transition to a TRC from a work permit must and should continue receiving coverage through their employer.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-sheets-root=\"1\"><div class='code-block code-block-21' style='margin: 8px 0; clear: both;'>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/compare-quotes\/step-one-name\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-4633\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Blog-Banner_Asia_2.jpg\" alt=\"blog banner asia 2\" width=\"1138\" height=\"493\" \/><\/a><\/p><\/div>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Why Expats Should Still Purchase Health Insurance in Vietnam<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Health insurance isn\u2019t mandated for many expats moving to Vietnam, but it is highly recommended\u2014even for those who receive coverage through the state system from their Vietnamese employer. Vietnam\u2019s public healthcare is overrun and patchy, making private care preferable.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Public Health Insurance<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Public health insurance (SHI) is overseen by <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/vss.gov.vn\/english\/news\/Pages\/vietnam-social-security.aspx?CateID=0&amp;ItemID=12019\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Vietnam Social Security<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and is <\/span><b>mandatory for all Vietnamese citizens and those working for Vietnamese employers<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Employees pay 1.5% of their monthly salary for SHI coverage, while employers contribute 3.0% to the monthly salary.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Vietnam\u2019s public insurance coverage is extensive but comes with exclusions and 5\u201320% copays. Some of the coverage under SHI includes:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Regular doctor visits<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Diagnostic tests<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hospital stays\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Surgeries<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cancer care<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Maternity care<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Newborn care<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Public healthcare is the workhorse of Vietnam\u2019s healthcare system, with at least 93% of residents relying on public insurance and treatment.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Because of the intense pressure put on the public system, the standards often fall below expats\u2019 expectations. While the country attempts to make care accessible, public facilities are extremely crowded, with extensive wait times and sometimes less-than-ideal treatment options.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Large urban areas and cities like Ho Chi Minh can provide the best public medical care, but even top-tier public institutions do not have English-speaking doctors or other expat-focused services.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The cost of healthcare in Vietnam may seem much more reasonable to expats who are used to steep prices, but even Vietnamese care adds up quickly without proper insurance.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Even with <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fvhospital.com\/en\/financial-information\/fv-subsidy-programme\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">subsidies for those without private insurance<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, FV Hospital emergency room visits generally start around USD $500, and standard overnight stays can exceed USD $2,000 a night before treatments or medications.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Expats should also remember that if they lose their job with their Vietnamese employer, they will also lose their insurance coverage.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-sheets-root=\"1\"><div class='code-block code-block-22' style='margin: 8px 0; clear: both;'>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/compare-quotes\/step-one-name\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-4633\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Blog-Banner_Asia_3.jpg\" alt=\"blog banner asia 3\" width=\"1138\" height=\"493\" \/><\/a><\/p><\/div>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Local Private Health Insurance<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Local private insurance, such as plans offered by Bao Viet Insurance, Liberty Insurance, and Pacific Cross Vietnam, can offer budget-friendly coverage for expats. These plans give expats access to the country\u2019s private healthcare facilities, but they do not have all the perks of international plans.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">International Health Insurance<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">International health insurance provides expats coverage at top facilities across Vietnam, ensures that they are covered regardless of visa changes or renewals, and provides expat-focused benefits, like English-speaking providers and medical evacuation, that public insurance cannot.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Medical evacuation is critical for expats in Vietnam. Medical care is low quality or unavailable in many of the country\u2019s remote locations, and paying for transportation to adequate facilities is very costly. Medical evacuation is standard in many international insurance plans.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Providers like <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/insurers-and-partners\/insurer-cigna\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cigna<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/insurers-and-partners\/now-health\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">NOW Health<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/insurers-and-partners\/bupa\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bupa<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/insurers-and-partners\/allianz\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Allianz<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, and <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/insurers-and-partners\/insurer-axa\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">AXA<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> offer the best plans for expats moving to Vietnam, with customizable options for <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pacific-prime.cn\/en\/insurance-plans\/senior-citizen\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">all lifestyles<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and budgets.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One of the benefits of international plans is that you can get direct billing, and direct billing is available from international insurers at the best hospitals in Vietnam, including <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vinmec.com\/eng\/\"><b>Vinmec International Hospital<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fvhospital.com\/en\/\"><b>FV Hospital HCMC<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vietnammedicalpractice.com\/\"><b>Family Medical Practice<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, and <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hfh.com.vn\/en\/home\/\"><b>Hanoi French Hospital<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-sheets-root=\"1\"><div class='code-block code-block-23' style='margin: 8px 0; clear: both;'>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/compare-quotes\/step-one-name\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-4633\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Blog-Banner_Asia_4.jpg\" alt=\"blog banner asia 4\" width=\"1138\" height=\"493\" \/><\/a><\/p><\/div>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Frequently Asked Questions<\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What is the best health insurance for expats living abroad?<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cigna, NOW Health, Bupa, Allianz, and AXA offer some of the best international health insurance plans for expats living in Vietnam. International health insurance is preferable for expats, even though it is not mandatory. It offers the most reliable, comprehensive coverage.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Can foreigners get health insurance in Vietnam?<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Expats can get international health insurance for Vietnam before ever entering the country. Expats who want to get public health insurance must first work in Vietnam to qualify.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How long does a Vietnam dependent TT Visa last?<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A Vietnam TT Visa is valid for up to 12 months. Its length is also dependent on the sponsor, with the TT visa holder\u2019s validity being at least 30 days less than the sponsor\u2019s passport validity.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-sheets-root=\"1\"><div class='code-block code-block-72' style='margin: 8px 0; clear: both;'>\n<link rel='stylesheet' href='https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/readable-child\/blog-banner\/compare-box\/css\/compare-72-new.css?v1.47' type='text\/css' media='all'\/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/compare-quotes\/step-one-name\/?campSource=PP-Blog&utm_campaign=Blog\" class=\"inserter-72-link CompareNowbutton\">\n        <div class=\"inserter-72-new\">\n            <h3>Start by Comparing <br>Insurance Plans Online<\/h3>\n            <div class=\"inserter-img-box\">\n                <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/readable-child\/blog-banner\/compare-box\/img\/desktop.png\" alt=\" \">\n            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"inserter-compare-box\">\n                <p>Browse and Compare 50,000+ <br>International Health Plans<\/p>\n                <button>Compare NOW<\/button>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/a><\/div>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Conclusion<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">International health insurance offers expats the steady, comprehensive coverage that expats are looking for. Although most visa holders are not required to purchase private coverage, international coverage is preferable for most expats.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Are you ready to compare quotes? <\/span><b>Use our <\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/health.pacificprime.com\/ALP\/general\/R\/pg1?mtch=p&amp;kwds=pacific%20prime%20international&amp;cmid=13071692362&amp;dgid=127509589412&amp;kwid=kwd-2469225486147&amp;dvce=c&amp;crtv=549937214290&amp;adps=&amp;netw=Search&amp;gad_source=1&amp;gad_campaignid=13071692362&amp;gbraid=0AAAAAD88GYpnsuOoHRH_PkSIK6rveuiwH&amp;gclid=Cj0KCQjwjb3SBhDgARIsAMKiWzhBeDkzLjUYRl131pfgosVV0f1QaUwnWhNFgXA5po3bja0QrTBb70UaAk2WEALw_wcB\"><b>free, no-obligation quote tool<\/b> <\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">or <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/contact-us\/\"><b>talk to one of our professional brokers<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. They can help you get the best deal on a plan, compare top providers like <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/insurers-and-partners\/now-health\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">NOW Health International<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/insurers-and-partners\/bupa\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bupa<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, and more.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Suggested Reading:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/blog\/living-abroad-in-vietnam.html\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Living in Vietnam 2026: Guide for American Expats<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/blog\/health-insurance-seniors-retirees-vietnam.html\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Health Insurance for Seniors and Retirees in Vietnam<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/blog\/top-vietnam-insurance-companies-expats.html\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Top 10 Insurance Companies in Vietnam for Expats (2026)<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/country\/asia\/vietnam-health-insurance-pacific-prime-international\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Vietnam Health Insurance for Expats<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-sheets-root=\"1\"><div class='code-block code-block-24' style='margin: 8px 0; clear: both;'>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/compare-quotes\/step-one-name\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-4633\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Blog-Banner_Asia_5.jpg\" alt=\"blog banner asia 5\" width=\"1138\" height=\"493\" \/><\/a><\/p><\/div>\n<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Health insurance is not a requirement for most expat visas in Vietnam, including the 90-day E-Visa, the DN Visa, the TT Visa, or even the Temporary Residence Card (TRC). 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