{"id":9549,"date":"2025-03-31T15:40:23","date_gmt":"2025-03-31T08:40:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/vietnamteachingjobs.com\/blog\/?p=9549"},"modified":"2025-11-13T13:52:35","modified_gmt":"2025-11-13T06:52:35","slug":"health-check-vietnam","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/vietnamteachingjobs.com\/blog\/health-check-vietnam\/","title":{"rendered":"Health Check in Vietnam"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">In order to get a work visa everyone needs to have a health check. Unlike some other parts of the world where the health check is simply a quick check to make sure you can walk, talk, and have no obvious difficulties, the health check in Vietnam is quite intensive.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-rank-math-toc-block\" id=\"rank-math-toc\"><div><strong>Skip to Your Section<\/strong><\/div><nav><ul><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#health-care-centers-and-hospitals-in-hanoi\">Health care centers and hospitals in Hanoi<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#health-care-centers-and-hospitals-in-ho-chi-minh-city\">Health care centers and hospitals in Ho Chi Minh city<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/vietnamteachingjobs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/20.png\" alt=\"Having health check in Vietnam\" class=\"wp-image-15551\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>Having health check in Vietnam<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">It is important to note that there are only a limited number of hospitals and clinics that carry out the health check. If you do not use the allocated places then your health check will not be allowed.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"health-care-centers-and-hospitals-in-hanoi\"><strong>Health care centers and hospitals in Hanoi<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Within Hanoi, the following offer the health check:&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Bach Mai Hospital.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">E Hospital;<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Vietlife Clinic;<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Duc Giang General Hospital;<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Dong Da General Hospital;<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">L\u2019H\u00f4pital Fran\u00e7ais de Hanoi;<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Thu Cuc International General Hospital;<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">St Paul General Hospital;<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Trang An General Hospital;<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Hanoi General Hospital;<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Hoe Nhai General Hospital;<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Hong Ngoc General Hospital;<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Dr. Binh TeleClinic;<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Explore More:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/vietnamteachingjobs.com\/blog\/top-7-best-hospitals-hanoi-foreigners\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Top 7 Best Hospitals in Hanoi for Foreigners<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"health-care-centers-and-hospitals-in-ho-chi-minh-city\"><strong>Health care centers and hospitals in Ho Chi Minh city<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">In Ho Chi Minh City, the following clinics and hospitals offer the health check facility:&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Saigon General Hospital;<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Nguyen Tri Phuong Hospital;<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">115 People\u2019s Hospital;<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Raffles Medical General Clinic;<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Trung Vuong Hospital;<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Gia Dinh People\u2019s Hospital;<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Hospital of Thu Duc district;<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Xuyen A General Hospital;<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Hospital of Binh Thanh District;<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Van Hanh General Hospital;<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Hong Duc III Hospital;<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">CITY International Hospital<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Tan Hung General Hospital;<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Vinmec Central Park International General Hospital;<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">General Clinic under Van Hai General Clinic Company Limited;<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">FV Hospital;<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">General Clinic under Y Khoa Hoang Khang Company Limited;<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">An Sinh General Hospital;<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Hoan My Sai Gon Hospital;<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Saigon Columbia Asia International Clinic;<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">General Clinic under the Viet Gia Health Care Joint Stock Company;<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">General Clinic under Vigor Anbis Japan Joint Stock Company;<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">General Clinic under Careplus International Clinics;<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">General Clinic under Dai Phuoc Health Company Limited;<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Nhan Hau International Clinics;<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">General Clinic (Clinic No. 2) under HCM City Family Medical Practice Company Limited<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Discover Related Guides:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/vietnamteachingjobs.com\/blog\/top-8-best-hospitals-ho-chi-minh-city-expats\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Top 8 Best Hospitals In Ho Chi Minh City For Expats<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">If you are located in a smaller town then you will find that there is at least one clinic or hospital &#8211; your work place will be able to inform you of the location.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Note that the health check does not have a standard price. As a result, it is important to check out the various clinics to find one that suits your budget.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">When going to get your health check it is important to take you passport (as a means of identification) as well as photographs. Two photos are needed of the larger size (4 cm by 6 cm) and a white background is required. It is important to note that the photograph is recent (within the past six months).&nbsp; As you will be rolling up your sleeve\/ taking your top on and off (for ECG \/ chest x-ray) etc. then it is suggested that you wear loose clothing.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/vietnamteachingjobs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/21-1.png\" alt=\"Take your passport with you when going for a health check\" class=\"wp-image-15552\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>Take your passport with you when going for a health check<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Upon arrival at the clinic, you will be given a basic form for details. All of this is standard information ( e.g. age \/ address \/ gender etc. as well as information about medical history ( both yours and your family ) This includes questions on <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">infectious diseases,&nbsp; heart problems, asthmas, cancer, epilepsy, TB or mental disorders.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">You will then be given a large envelope that contains your health check form and directed off to the first room. As already mentioned, the health check is rather intense and you need to allow at least two hours for the whole process.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">To summarise, you move from room to room to carry out the various tests. This is then signed off on your large envelope and health check form.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">There are various rooms to visit as follows:&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Basic physical examination \u2013 similar to the complete health check in some other countries \u2013 blood pressure and a height and weight check&nbsp; ( for your BMI )<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Blood test \u2013 a large range of aspects are checked from testing for anaemia to liver function. As a result it is recommended that you don\u2019t drink alcohol for 24 hours prior to the test<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Urine test&nbsp;<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">ECG \u2013 this is a heart test and is a unique part of the health check in Vietnam. You simply lie down ( topless ) and small suctions are placed on your heart area, wrists and ankles&nbsp;<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Ultrasound&nbsp;<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Chest x-ray \u2013 the main reason for this is to check for TB ( tuberculous )&nbsp;<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Teeth&nbsp; &#8211; the dentist simply checks for huge problems, not a simple cavity<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">ENT \u2013 your ears, nose and throat are all checked&nbsp;<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Eyes&nbsp; &#8211; a standard eyesight ( both long and short sighted )&nbsp;<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Continue Learning:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/vietnamteachingjobs.com\/blog\/visiting-health-clinic-vietnam-complete-guide\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Visiting a Health Clinic in Vietnam \u2013 My Complete Guide!<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/vietnamteachingjobs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/22.png\" alt=\"No conversation is needed when having a checkup\" class=\"wp-image-15553\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>No conversation is needed when having a checkup<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Don\u2019t worry if you go to the health check alone, there is no need for conversations \u2013 you simply move from room and room and are directed where to go to next.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">At the end of going round from room to room, all of the results are given over to the doctor who will give you the final all clear.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Depending on the clinic you visit, they will either send the whole pack of results over to your school \/ centre or will give you the pack to submit to HR&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Although time consuming, the health check is relatively straightforward and it is always useful to get everything checked out. Make sure that you arrive early (as many clinics stop for the lunchtime session meaning that if not completed you can end up spending most of the day there) and be open to the experience \u2013 it is a necessary part of the work permit process and if nothing else, makes for a great story later on!<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"kk-star-ratings kksr-auto kksr-align-left kksr-valign-bottom\"\n    data-payload='{&quot;align&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;id&quot;:&quot;9549&quot;,&quot;slug&quot;:&quot;default&quot;,&quot;valign&quot;:&quot;bottom&quot;,&quot;ignore&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;reference&quot;:&quot;auto&quot;,&quot;class&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;count&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;legendonly&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;readonly&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;score&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;starsonly&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;best&quot;:&quot;5&quot;,&quot;gap&quot;:&quot;5&quot;,&quot;greet&quot;:&quot;Rate this post&quot;,&quot;legend&quot;:&quot;0\\\/5 - (0 votes)&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;24&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;Health Check in Vietnam&quot;,&quot;width&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;_legend&quot;:&quot;{score}\\\/{best} - ({count} {votes})&quot;,&quot;font_factor&quot;:&quot;1.25&quot;}'>\n            \n<div class=\"kksr-stars\">\n    \n<div class=\"kksr-stars-inactive\">\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\" data-star=\"1\" style=\"padding-right: 5px\">\n            \n\n<div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 24px; height: 24px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\" data-star=\"2\" style=\"padding-right: 5px\">\n            \n\n<div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 24px; height: 24px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\" data-star=\"3\" style=\"padding-right: 5px\">\n            \n\n<div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 24px; height: 24px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\" data-star=\"4\" style=\"padding-right: 5px\">\n            \n\n<div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 24px; height: 24px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\" data-star=\"5\" style=\"padding-right: 5px\">\n            \n\n<div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 24px; height: 24px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    \n<div class=\"kksr-stars-active\" style=\"width: 0px;\">\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\" style=\"padding-right: 5px\">\n            \n\n<div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 24px; height: 24px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\" style=\"padding-right: 5px\">\n            \n\n<div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 24px; height: 24px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\" style=\"padding-right: 5px\">\n            \n\n<div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 24px; height: 24px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\" style=\"padding-right: 5px\">\n            \n\n<div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 24px; height: 24px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\" style=\"padding-right: 5px\">\n            \n\n<div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 24px; height: 24px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n                \n\n<div class=\"kksr-legend\" style=\"font-size: 19.2px;\">\n            <span class=\"kksr-muted\">Rate this post<\/span>\n    <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>In order to get a work visa everyone needs to have a health check. 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