Vietnam Travel Insurance

Basic Information About Vietnam

Some important information on Vietnam Travel Insurance that we think you’ll want to know before you travel.

Vietnam Security Measures for travelers

The Government of Canada will not be responsible for your personal safety when you travel abroad to Vietnam, you are responsible for your safety. But we provide you credible information in our Travel Advice to help you to make informed decisions as regards traveling abroad.

Risk Level

Vietnam – Exercise a high degree of caution

Due to increasing petty crime targeting foreigners, exercise a high degree of caution in Vietnam.

Entry / Exit requirements

Vietnam, just like every other country, decides who enters or exits its borders. The Government of Canada will not interfere with the country’s decision with respect to the entry and exit rules.

The information on this page was obtained from Vietnamese authorities; however, it can change at any time. Moreover, you can verify the information with foreign diplomatic missions and consulates in Canada.

Passport

The applicable entry requirements depend on the type of passport you use to travel. Find out about passport requirement from your transportation company before you travel.

Vietnam Healthcare

There are oodles of public and private hospitals and healthcare centers in Vietnam. However, healthcare facilities and services in Vietnam may not be up to Canada’s standard but the cost of medical treatment could be expensive. Also, some hospitals may expect cash payment; so, it is important to travel with enough money to cover potential costs and the right Vietnam travel insurance.

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Vietnam Travel Insurance News

Sun Life Financial signed a deal with PVI Holdings in Vietnam in 2012 to form a life insurance joint venture. The Canada-based insurer intended to continue its strategy of expanding its presence in southeast Asia.

Dean Connor, Sun Life president and CEO said that they feel confident that they have the right partner to become a market leader with PVI. As an investment and insurance company, PVI’s subsidiaries are focused on reinsurance, life insurance, general insurance, and other financial services.

Sun Life already had a presence in some other Asian countries such as Philippines, Indonesia, Hong Kong, Mainland China, and India. Vietnam was then added to the number. According to the agreement, PVI will own 51% of PVI Sun Life while the Toronto-based Sun Life will own the rest of the 49%.

However, in November 2015, Sun Life acquired an additional 26% of the company’s equity from PVI Holdings and increased its stake in PVI Sun Life from 49% to 75%, leaving the rest 25% for PVI.

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