From skyscrapping megacities through to serene rural farmlands, the Vietnamese spirit has soared out of the ashes to become an entrepreneurial tourist magnet. Scroll on down for our handy guide to one of the world's most popular travel destinations. Zoom's Vietnam travel insurance has you covered for any unexpected holiday hurdles. Cover includes medical expenses should you fall sick or become injured, as well as cover for trip cancellation, lost luggage, family emergencies and more! What are you waiting for? Zoom to it!
Boasting stunning scenery, diverse cuisine reflecting local communities, and a rich and complex history, Vietnam is becoming one of Asia's fastest rising tourist destinations, with over 10 million visitors each year.
No matter which kind of Vietnamese experience you're planning, Zoom can cover your trip with a range of plans. You can minimise your costs with Medical Only cover, or choose to buy Comprehensive Travel Insurance for extra protection to cover things like travel delays and cancellation. Compare Zoom's Travel Insurance plans online today.
COMPARE PLANS(Benefits are per adult) |
Medical Only | Standard | Comprehensive MOST POPULAR |
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MEDICAL | Unlimited | Unlimited | Unlimited |
24/7 Emergency Assistance Services | Unlimited | Unlimited | Unlimited |
24 Hour emergency medical assistance services, access to trained medical advisers, medical evacuation, hospital expense guarantees, ambulance fees, messages to family, and funeral arrangements. | |||
Overseas Emergency Medical & Hospital Expenses^ | Unlimited | Unlimited | Unlimited |
Overseas medical treatment if you are injured or become sick overseas, including hospital stays, surgery, prescription drugs, and doctor visits. | |||
Includes Dental Expenses (per person) | $500 | $500 | $500 |
Cover for emergency dental treatment for the relief of sudden and acute pain to sound and natural teeth. | |||
Additional Expenses | - | $10,000 | $50,000 |
Cover for additional travel expenses if you cannot travel because of an injury or sickness (whilst overseas) | |||
Includes Family Emergency | - | Yes | Yes |
Cover for additional travel expenses such as your return flight to Australia if a relative of either you, or travelling companion requires hospitalisation or dies unexpectedly. (no excess applies) | |||
Includes Resumption of Journey | - | $3,000 | $3,000 |
Reimbursement for the cost of airfares for you to return to the place where your journey was interrupted in the event of a relatives death or hospitalisation, following serious injury or illness. (no excess applies) | |||
Includes Emergency Companion Cover | - | Yes | Yes |
Additional accommodation and travel expenses you incur to remain with your travelling companion. (no excess applies) | |||
Hospital Cash Allowance^^ | - | $2,500 | $5,000 |
An allowance of $50 per day if you are hospitalised for more than 48 continuous hours whilst overseas. | |||
Accidental Death | - | - | $25,000 |
A benefit payable if you die because of, and within 12 months, of an accidental bodily injury sustained during your journey. (no excess applies) | |||
Permanent Disability^^ | - | - | $25,000 |
A lump sum benefit if you suffer a total permanent disability as result of an accidental injury during your trip. (no excess applies) | |||
Loss of Income^^ | - | - | $10,400 |
Weekly benefit payable if you become disabled within 30 days of an injury you sustained during your journey, and you are unable to work more than 30 days after returning to Australia. (no excess applies) | |||
CANCELLATION | - | $25,000 | Unlimited |
Cancellation Fees & Lost Deposits | - | $25,000 | Unlimited |
Cover for cancellation fees and prepaid travel expenses that you cannot recover when your trip is cancelled or cut short due to unexpected events such as illness, injuries, accidents, strikes and natural disasters. | |||
Alternative Transport Expenses | - | - | $5,000 |
Reasonable travel expenses incurred to reach special events such as weddings, funerals, conferences and sporting events on time following transport delays beyond your control. (no excess applies) | |||
Travel Delay Expenses | - | - | $2,000 |
Cover for reasonable meal and accommodation expenses if your journey is disrupted for more than 6 hours due to circumstances beyond your control. (no excess applies) | |||
LUGGAGE | - | $7,500 | $7,500 |
Luggage & Personal Effects | - | $7,500 | $7,500 |
Repair or replacement cost of any personal effects that are lost, stolen or accidentally damaged during your journey. This includes items such as cameras, laptops, tablets and mobile phones. | |||
Luggage & Personal Effects Delay Expenses^^ | - | - | $250 |
Cover to purchase essential personal items following your luggage and personal effects being delayed, misdirected or misplaced by your carrier for more than 12 hours. (no excess applies) | |||
Travel Documents & Transaction Cards^^ | - | $2,000 | $5,000 |
Replacement cost of lost or stolen travel documents including passports and credit cards. This includes costs incurred due to fraudulent activity on your credit card not already covered by the financial institution. | |||
Theft of Cash^^ | - | - | $250 |
Cover for cash, bank notes, currency notes, postal orders or money orders stolen from you during your journey. | |||
PERSONAL LIABILITY | $2,500,000 | $2,500,000 | $5,000,000 |
Personal Liability | $2,500,000 | $2,500,000 | $5,000,000 |
Cover for legal liability including legal expenses for bodily injuries or damage to property of other persons as a result of a claim made against you. |
Medical Only
Show BenefitsNote: Benefit limits shown are per adult traveller. For accompanying dependants, the policy benefits are shared with the adult traveller.
^^ There is no cover for these benefits while travelling in Australia.
Sub-limits apply to some sections. Please refer to the section titled Cover Benefits In Detail of this PDS for more information.
Standard
Show BenefitsNote: Benefit limits shown are per adult traveller. For accompanying dependants, the policy benefits are shared with the adult traveller.
^^ There is no cover for these benefits while travelling in Australia.
Sub-limits apply to some sections. Please refer to the section titled Cover Benefits In Detail of this PDS for more information.
Comprehensive
Show BenefitsNote: Benefit limits shown are per adult traveller. For accompanying dependants, the policy benefits are shared with the adult traveller.
^^ There is no cover for these benefits while travelling in Australia.
Sub-limits apply to some sections. Please refer to the section titled Cover Benefits In Detail of this PDS for more information.
Note: Benefit limits shown are per adult traveller. For accompanying dependants, the policy benefits are shared with the adult traveller.
^^ There is no cover for these benefits while travelling in Australia.
Sub-limits apply to some sections. Please refer to PDS for more information.
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Family holiday to Europe? Save your euros with all dependants under 19 included under your policy at no additional cost.
Driving Hanoi to Ho Chi Minh City? Our rental vehicle excess add-on is a must for roadtripping travellers.
We've done away with lengthy forms and have kept our claims process simple. We guarantee to assess fully documented claims in a flash.
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Got some curly questions in regards to your Vietnam travel insurance cover?
Be in the the know before you go with answers to the most common queries below.
Yes, all our policies cover for unlimited medical coverage. Zoom provides cover for your overseas medical expenses including hospital stays, surgery, doctor visits, emergency evacuation and repatriation home if required. We can provide written guarantees of payment of reasonable expenses directly with your hospital in emergency situations. Phew!
Have complete peace of mind on your adventure. Zoom provides immediate support through our emergency assistance provider, First Assistance. Help is just a phone call away any time of day 365 days a year. This includes access to medical advisors, medical transfers and emergency evacuation if required. We also assist with passing on messages to family and returning unsupervised dependants back to Australia.
When it comes to alcohol we advise you to drink in moderation. One too many rice wines could see you jeopardizing your cover. Please note that we may exclude any claims where excessive drugs or alcohol have been involved.
If you have an expensive item that you just can’t leave behind you can insure it separately for up to $5,000. Please note that high value item cover is only available under our comprehensive plan.
Yes, you’re covered for pickpocketing and muggings, provided of course you were acting with reasonable care (i.e. did not leave your belongings unattended). If you’re the victim of a pickpocket, you’d be covered for loss, theft and damage to your luggage and personal effects. If you are robbed, it’s important that you get a police report and contact us as soon as possible.
You must be under the age of 85 to buy a policy with Zoom. Those under 79 years can purchase a policy for a maximum trip duration of 365 days. Those aged between 80-85 years can purchase a policy for a maximum trip duration of 184 days only. You must also be under the age of 69 to purchase our add-on ski or adventure packs.
Yes you can reduce the standard excess of $200 by paying a excess reduction fee within the payment process.
This means your dependant children or grandchildren under the age of 19 at the date of policy issue who are travelling with you.