One of the most difficulty when testing Covid-19 in Vietnam is language barrier. The foreigners who come to medical centers find difficulty to follow the instruction, fill out the form, check health, etc. All medical procedures are in Vietnamese, and all medical staffs are Vietnamese speakers. That is the reason why the foreigners prefer to come to international medical centers or the centers with English speaking services. Below are the Covid-19 test centers in Vietnam which provide English speaking services for the foreigners (mostly in Ha Noi, Ho Chi Minh city, and Da Nang city).

In Hanoi:

Hong Ngoc General Hospital

Medlatec Hospital

Hanoi French Hospital

In Ho Chi Minh City:

Pasteur Institute

University Medical Center

FV Hospital

Hoan My Saigon Hospital

In Da Nang:

Vinmec Hospital Danang

How to book Covid-19 Testing before coming to the testing location?

According to the regulation of Ministry of Health, all people who have design to take Covid-19 test need to book an appointment before coming. You can contact the Covid-19 testing organization directly through phone, email, etc. they all provide the link for registration.

How long does it take for getting Covid-19 test result in Vietnam?

Normally, Covid-19 test result will be done after 8 – 24 hours. You will receive the result through email. And you can ask for negative Covid-19 test certification when you take the test. In some cases, result will come late if there are many people do the test at the same time.

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