Foreign travel advice

Vietnam

Health

Before you travel check that:

• your destination can provide the healthcare you may need
• you have appropriate travel insurance for local treatment or unexpected medical evacuation

This is particularly important if you have a health condition or are pregnant.

Make sure your policy covers the following: 

• existing health conditions  
• an air ambulance, in case you need to be flown home by this means 
• full medical cover (medical bills can be expensive) 
• repatriation of your remains in the event of death 
• repatriation of your family in the event it is necessary for you to return home due to illness or injury

The British Embassy do not pay medical bills and cannot provide medical assistance.

Emergency medical number

Dial 115 and ask for an ambulance.

Contact your insurance company quickly if you바카라 사이트™re referred to a medical facility for treatment.

Vaccine recommendations and health risks 

At least 8 weeks before your trip check:

• the latest vaccine recommendations for Vietnam in 
• where to get vaccines and whether you have to pay on the 

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Medication

Some medicines can be hard to find in Vietnam and many are fake.

The legal status and regulation of some medicines prescribed or bought in the UK can be different in other countries.

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Vietnam has restrictions on medicines it classifies as 바카라 사이트˜addictive바카라 사이트™ or 바카라 사이트˜psychotropic바카라 사이트™. These include medicine used to treat of addiction, anxiety, depression, insomnia and other conditions.

It is illegal to have more than the amount prescribed by a doctor for 7 days (addictive medicine) or 10 days (psychotropic medicine). You should carry the prescription with your medication and a letter from your doctor stating how much of the medication you need during your trip.

The letter can be in English and should:

• include your name and age
• list the medicine name, volume and dosage
• include the doctor바카라 사이트™s signature and address

If you바카라 사이트™re unsure if your medication falls within these categories or you need to bring more medication than is usually allowed, contact the  in the UK before travelling.

Healthcare in Vietnam

FCDO has a list of medical providers in Vietnam where some staff will speak English.

There is also guidance on healthcare if you바카라 사이트™re living in Vietnam.

Travel and mental health

Vietnam has no Mental Health Act and as such support is very limited for foreign nationals.

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