How to choose insurance for Vietnam so you don't regret it and get real protection?
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To avoid regretting your insurance purchase for Vietnam, choose a policy with coverage of at least $50,000 (preferably $100,000) and be sure to add options that match your plans. The main risks in this country are riding a motorcycle (usually rented 110–150 cc, while cheap insurance only covers up to 50 cc), diving and snorkeling, and food poisoning. If you buy a cheap standard insurance and have an accident on a bike, the payout will be legally denied.
Here is a checklist based on our personal travel experience in Vietnam:
- Medical coverage: minimum $50,000, ideally $100,000.
- Motorcycle: look for an option that clearly states "driving a vehicle up to 150 cc".
- Active recreation: diving requires a separate option, snorkeling is often covered by general insurance.
- Dentistry: emergency care for acute pain ($200–300 will help).
- Civil liability: covers damage if you scratch someone else's bike or hit a pedestrian.
- Assistance: check if there is 24/7 support in Russian or English and partners in Vietnam.
Key advice: never hide planned activities from the insurer. Honesty in this matter is the key to real protection.
We recommend comparing prices on several aggregators, as offers may vary. Here are trusted services:
- Cherehapa.ru — user-friendly interface, often has promotions. We mostly bought here.
- Sravni.ru — allows quick filtering of policies by needed options.
- Tripinsurance.ru — specialized aggregator, offers for long trips.
Life hack: You can get free worldwide insurance through bank subscriptions. We use the T-Bank All Airlines card — every year we get free insurance that covers active recreation, including motorcycle riding. You can apply for the card via this link with promo code VZLET — get free annual service and insurance.
We have detailed all the nuances of choosing insurance for Vietnam in our reliable and honest guide in the article Insurance for Vietnam: a complete guide for independent travelers. We recommend reading it so you don't miss important details.
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