EnglishHealth Check Certificate is a mandatory medical document for foreigners applying for work permits in Vietnam. The health check may be conducted either in Vietnam or overseas. The following instructions are provided to assist you in preparing a valid Health Check Certificate for use in a work permit application in Vietnam.
1. What are the requirements for a valid health check certificate issued in Vietnam?
A health check certificate issued in Vietnam is considered valid for a work permit application if it meets the following requirements:
- The health check certificate must be issued by an authorized Vietnamese medical hospital/clinic (see the list in Section #3);
- The health check certificate is valid for the work permit application within 12 months from its issuance date;
- The conclusion includes a health classification by the doctor. The health status should be suitable for work depending on the requirements of the specific job position.
2. Important notes before going to health check
- Make an appointment for your work permit health check with an authorized hospital/clinic
- Do not drink coffee or alcohol and keep fasting from 8 to 10 hours before providing blood and urine samples
- Bring 2 photos (size 4 x 6 with white background) and your original passport
3. Where to get a valid health check certificate in Vietnam?
Among the hundreds of authorized healthcare facilities, Nova Law has selected a few reputable hospitals and clinics in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City (HCMC) that offer English-speaking staff. The average cost for services ranges from $32 to $120 USD.
| No. | Hospitals in Hanoi | Address | Price (VND) | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hanoi French Hospital | No. 1 Phuong Mai Street, Dong Da District, Hanoi, | Basic Work Permit Program: 3.000.000 Work Permit Extra Program: 6.650.000 | |
| 2 | Hong Ngoc Hospital | 4 facilities in Hanoi | Female: 1.900.000 Male 2.000.000 | 3 health check certificates including 1 original certificate and 2 copies |
| 3 | Vinmec Time City | No. 458 Minh Khai Street, Times City Urban Area, Hanoi | 3.000.000 | Processing time: 3h-5h, results available in 3-7 days |
| 4 | Raffles Medical General Clinic | 51 Xuan Dieu Street, Hanoi | 2.780.000 | Results available in 3-5 days |
| 5 | Family Medical Practice | 298 Kim Ma Street, Hanoi | 2.750.000 | Processing time: 1h, results available in 3-7 days |
| No. | Hospitals in Ho Chi Minh city | Address | Price (VND) | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Careplus General Clinic | Level 2, Crescent Plaza, D7, HCMC | Male: 2.000.000 Female: 2.200.000 | Processing time: 2,5h – 5h, results available in 5-7 days |
| 2 | Raffles Medical General Clinic | 167 Nam Ky Khoi Nghia Street, D3, HCMC | 2.780.000 | Results available in 3-5 days |
| 3 | Family Medical Practice | 4 facilities in HCMC | 2.750.000 | Processing time: 1h, results available in 3-7 days |
| 4 | Vinmec Central Park | 720A Dien Bien Phu, Binh Thanh District, HCMC | 3.000.000 | Processing time: 3h-5h, results available in 3-7 days |
| 5 | Y Khoa Diamond | No. 181 Vo Thi Sau Street, D3, HCMC | Male: 830.000 Female: 1.080.000 Married Female: 1.400.000 | Results available in 3-7 days |
4. How to obtain a valid work permit health check certificate issued overseas
In case foreign employees can’t perform work permit health checks in Vietnam, they can perform health checks overseas. A health check certificate will be considered valid for a work permit application in Vietnam if it matches these conditions:
- The health check certificate must be issued by a foreign hospital/clinic, and must include the examination contents specified in Circular 32/2023/TT-BYT (see below);
- The health check certificate is valid for the work permit application within 12 months from its issuance date;
- The health check certificate must be consular legalized and notarial translated into the Vietnamese language.
List of required medical exams according to Circular 32/2023/TT-BYT
Physical Examination (General Health Assessment)
* Height, weight, Body Mass Index (BMI)
* Pulse rate, blood pressure
Clinical Examination
a. Internal Medicine (General Clinical Assessment):
* Cardiovascular system (circulation)
* Respiratory system (lungs and breathing)
* Digestive system
* Renal and urinary system
* Endocrine system (hormonal function)
* Musculoskeletal system (muscles, bones, joints)
* Nervous system
* Mental health / psychiatric assessment
b. Surgery and Dermatology (External conditions and skin assessment)
c. Obstetrics and Gynecology (for females only)
d. Ophthalmology (eyes and vision)
e. Otorhinolaryngology (Ear, Nose and Throat – ENT)
f. Dentistry (teeth, jaw and facial structure)
Paraclinical Examinations (Laboratory & Imaging Tests)
a. Blood tests:
* Complete Blood Count (CBC): red blood cells, white blood cells, platelets
* Blood biochemistry: blood glucose, urea, creatinine, AST (GOT), ALT (GPT)
b. Urinalysis:
* Glucose, protein, and other relevant indicators
c. Diagnostic imaging:
* Chest X-ray (frontal view of heart and lungs)
Required medical examination for Vietnam work permit health check
5. Conclusion
The simplest way to obtain the work permit health check certificate is by performing it in Vietnam, it can be done within a half day, and doesn’t need to be consular legalized, and translated into the Vietnamese language. Popular mistakes that foreigners often make when going to health check are: forgetting to bring passports or photos, going to an unauthorized hospital/clinic to perform health checkups, etc. So make sure you read our instructions carefully in order to obtain the work permit health check certificate smoothly and quickly.
Learn more: Vietnam Work Permit: Requirements and Cost
