Originally Posted by
hxhbk
https://e.vnexpress.net/news/travel/...5-4428237.html
The referenced article seems to imply that the inbound traveler will purchase that $10,000 COVID medical insurance policy from the government(?) for USD 30.
Personally, I would not plan any trip to Vietnam until June or July at the earliest to let the kinks in the laws work themselves out, at the national level as well as at the local provincial/town level. I look at this 3/15 opening date similar to a restaurant soft opening date, as adjustments are likely needed.
The actual article quote is:
International visitors to Vietnam need to have medical insurance cover for Covid treatment worth at least $10,000, which costs around $30.
I don't interpret that as the government getting into the insurance business, but rather as the newspaper giving a rough guideline as to what that level of insurance cover costs.
Agreed that unless you are comfortable with sudden changes in rules and thus potentially needing to change your plans at short notice, it would be best to wait a while. As usual, those who don't feel the need to book months in advance will have the easiest time of it...