EKTA
Gold
2k$36.48 AUD
Compare travel insurance for Vietnam
Medical, cancellation and luggage cover for Australian travellers.
Medical, cancellation and luggage cover for Australian travellers. No reciprocal agreement. Serious cases are usually evacuated to Bangkok or Singapore, which costs tens of thousands of dollars without insurance.
7 insurance options for Vietnam, compared
Klook
Travel insurance
Set at quote
Fast Cover Best value
Standard Saver
9k$19 AUD
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InsureandGo
Gold
5k$21.40 AUD
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Cover-More Most popular
Comprehensive Plus
15k$23.10 AUD
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Allianz Travel
Comprehensive
11k$25.80 AUD
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Southern Cross Travel Insurance Lowest excess
International Comprehensive
7k$27.50 AUD
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Prices are indicative, shown in AUD and refreshed from provider APIs where available. Always confirm the final price on the provider's site - it is the price that applies. We may earn a commission if you buy through our links, which never changes what you pay. Partners are listed before providers who pay us nothing, as our terms set out; sorting by price ignores all of that and orders on the number alone. How we make money.
Compared side by side
| Insurer | Policy | Medical | Cancellation | Excess | From (AUD) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EKTA Partner | Gold | US$150,000 | Not included | $0 | $36.48 |
| Klook Partner | Travel insurance | Limit set at quote | Included | Set at quote | Set at quote |
| Fast Cover | Standard Saver | Unlimited | $25,000 | $200 | $19 |
| InsureandGo | Gold | Unlimited | $20,000 | $200 | $21.40 |
| Cover-More | Comprehensive Plus | Unlimited | Unlimited | $200 | $23.10 |
| Allianz Travel | Comprehensive | Unlimited | Unlimited | $250 | $25.80 |
| Southern Cross Travel Insurance | International Comprehensive | Unlimited | Unlimited | $100 | $27.50 |
A row that reads Get a quote is priced per destination and per traveller rather than sold at a set premium, so its price and its cover limits are shown on the insurer's own quote for Vietnam instead of here. Whichever row you follow, the Product Disclosure Statement for the policy you buy is the document that decides a claim - not this table.
Health risks and cover in Vietnam
Vaccinations for Vietnam
Hepatitis A and typhoid commonly recommended. Rabies and Japanese encephalitis for longer or rural stays.
Can you take your medication to Vietnam?
Bring what you need - pharmacy standards vary and counterfeit medication is a known problem.
Health and safety risks in Vietnam
- Road trauma, especially on scooters
- Dengue fever
- Food and water-borne illness
- Air pollution in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City
More Vietnam essentials
Vietnam visa and entry rules
Passport, visa, arrival cards and customs rules for Australian passport holders.
Flights to Vietnam
Search fares from Australia, then sort the rest of the trip.
Vietnam eSIM plans
Instant data, no physical SIM required.
Vietnam money and cards
Cards, cash and FX fees for Australian travellers.
Vietnam airport transfers
Trains, buses, private transfers and taxis compared.
Driving in Vietnam
International Driving Permit rules and car hire for Australians.
Vietnam travel essentials
Adapters, plugs, tap water, tipping and health basics.
Things to do in Vietnam
Attractions, tours and passes worth booking ahead.
Further reading: Travel insurance for Australians: what Medicare actually covers overseas
How these comparisons are made
Policies are compared on the numbers that decide real claims: overseas medical cover, cancellation cover and excess, with the pricing basis stated under every table. Jamie has personally taken out policies with insurers recommended on this site. Premiums shown are indicative for the stated traveller and trip; the PDS for the specific policy is the binding document and the reason every page says to read it. Read the full editorial policy.
Vietnam travel insurance FAQs
Can I ride a scooter in Vietnam on my Australian licence?
No, not legally. Vietnam recognises the 1968 Vienna Convention International Driving Permit and Australia only issues the 1949 Geneva Convention version, so Australian IDPs aren't valid here. Riding anyway means no insurance cover if you crash - use Grab or a private driver instead.
Planning Vietnam?
We will send you the Vietnam guide as it grows - what to book before you go, which eSIM and travel card are worth it there, and what things actually cost in Australian dollars.