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While Southeast Asia and the rest of the world continues to open up to travellers, you may be considering Vietnam for your next holiday. And once you have arrived, you will be in most cases, required to take a pre-departure Covid PCR test in order to return home, or move on to your next destination. As a foreigner who is not able to read or speak Vietnamese, it may be challenging (and often frustrating) to find a local pre-departure test center that is able to understand all your needs. Hence, we have put together a list of pre-departure PCR test centers for foreigners in Ho Chi Minh and Ha Noi, which are in close proximity to the tourist districts of District 1 and Hoan Kiem lake.
Here are the top 5 medical centers and hospitals in Ho Chi Minh and Ha Noi, where you can get an English Pre-departure PCR test for individuals departing Viet Nam. Please note that this list is by no means exhaustive, and for your reference only. We have included the contact information of these test centers, how much it costs to take a PCR test, and the time taken for the PCR test results to be sent to you.
HO CHI MINH (NEAR DISTRICT 1)
1. SAIGON INTERNATIONAL CLINICS
Sai Gon International Clinics is located right in the center of Ho Chi Minh City with fast and supportive medical services. Plus, you don't have to stay and wait for the test result, as it will be sent via express delivery to you.
Address: 9-11-13-15 Trinh Van Can Street, Cau Ong Lanh Ward, District 1
Price of PCR tests Vietnam: 1.500.000 VND/ person (approx. USD 66)
Opening Hour: 7:00 am - 4:30 pm
Duration for result: 15 hours
PCR test centre: website
2. AN SINH HOSPITAL
If you are not in a rush, An Sinh Hospital is another great choice for a pre-departure PCR test for foreigners in Ho Chi Minh. It might take you a little longer to receive the test result, but their excellent service and welcoming attitude are worth the wait.
Address: 10 Tran Huy Lieu Street, Ward 12, Phu Nhuan District
Price of PCR tests Vietnam: 950.000 VND/ person (approx. USD 42)
Opening Hour: 6:30 am - 5:30 pm
Duration for result: 28 hours
PCR test centre: website
4. DYM MEDICAL CENTER
DYM Medical Center requests you to make a reservation beforehand for the PCR test and does offer Telemedicine (Online Medicine) Service for you when waiting for the result. So, don’t hesitate to get their support whenever you have any disease symptoms.
Address: Floor 1, MPlaza Sai Gon, 39 Le Duan Street, Ben Nghe Ward, District 1
Price of PCR tests Vietnam: 2.500.000 VND/ person (approx. USD 110)
Opening Hour: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Duration for result: 20 hours
PCR test centre: website
4. DHA HEALTHCARE
Just 5 minutes drive from the center, DHA HealthCare should be in your consideration if you are coming in groups, as they provide the best price for groups and companies.
Address: 201A Nam Ky Khoi Nghia Street, Ward 7, District 3
Price of PCR tests Vietnam: 1.500.000 VND/ person (approx. USD 66)
Opening Hour: 7:30 am - 5:00 pm
Duration for result: 24 hours
PCR test centre: website
5. VINMEC CENTRAL PARK HOSPITAL
The cheapest on our list, Vinmec Central Park Hospital will require you to book a meeting a day before, and you can only get your PCR test when the receptionist confirms your information (around 90 minutes after you send your request).
Address: 2 Tran Cao Van Street, Da Kao Ward, District 1
Price of PCR tests Vietnam: 518.000 VND/ person (approx. USD 23)
Opening Hour: 7:30 am - 4:30 pm
Duration for result: 24 hours
PCR test centre: website
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HA NOI (NEAR HOAN KIEM LAKE)
1. HONG NGOC HOSPITAL
If you are in a hurry, Hong Ngoc Hospital is our recommended option for an English pre-departure PCR test in Hanoi. They are opened 24 hours, and the time taken to do the test is quick and seamless. But do bear in mind that Hong Ngoc Hospital might impose a surcharge 20% for out-of-office hours.
Address: 55 Yen Ninh Street, Truc Bach Ward, Ba Dinh District
Price of PCR tests Vietnam: 1.934.000/person (approx. USD 85)
Opening Hour: 12:00 am - 12:00 pm
Duration for result: 5-8 hours
PCR test centre: website
2. THU CUC HOSPITAL
Based near the center of the capital, Thu Cuc Hospital offers quite reasonable prices, supportive and professional service for pre-departure PCR tests for foreigners in Hanoi.
Address: 216 Tran Duy Hung Street, Cau Giay Ward, Dong Da District
Price of PCR tests Vietnam: 734.000/person (approx. USD 33)
Opening Hour: 12:00 am - 12:00 pm
Duration for result: 24 hours
PCR test centre: website
3. MEDLATEC HOSPITAL
Medlatec Hospital is known as a popular spot for English pre-departure PCR tests in Ha Noi. You can either choose to come to the hospital to take the test, or have the medical team come directly to where you are at (with additional costs).
Address: 42-44 Nghia Dung Street, Phuc Xa Ward, Ba Dinh District
Price of PCR tests Vietnam: 725.000/person (approx. USD 66)
Opening Hour: 12:00 am - 12:00 pm
Duration for result: 4-6 hours
PCR test centre: website
4. NATIONAL LUNG HOSPITAL
National Lung Hospital is a top option for a quick, reasonable, and professional PCR test that is located right in the heart of Ha Noi. However, you should take the test in the morning, otherwise, the result will only be released the next day.
Address: 463 Hoang Hoa Tham Street, Vinh Phu Ward, Ba Dinh District
Price of PCR tests Vietnam: 734.000/person (approx. USD 33)
Opening Hour: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Duration for result: 4-6 hours
PCR test centre: website
5. L'HOPITAL FRANCAIS DE HANOI
L'Hôpital Français de Hanoi provides you a general examination of your lungs and its current condition alongside the PCR test. That is why it might be a bit pricey, which could also be worth the money if you wish to have a more complete check-up.
Address: 01 Phuong Mai, Dong Da District
Price of PCR tests Vietnam: 3.300.000 VND/person (approx. USD 145)
Opening Hour: 12:00 am - 12:00 pm
Duration for result: 24 hours
PCR test centre: website
Above are some of the most popular medical centers and hospitals that offer PCR Tests for English Speaking foreigners in the center of Ho Chi Minh and Hanoi. In case you need any related information about the PCR tests, please feel free to approach them and get some support via the contact we have attached in the article.
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