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Ho Chi Minh City, VN
Vietnam's largest city and the country's commercial heart. Concentration of JCI-accredited hospitals and dental clinics, ~14 hours from Calgary via Tokyo, e-visa for Canadians, English-speaking medical infrastructure.
- imaging
- dental
- cosmetic
- general-surgery
Flight from Calgary
~19h
Visa for Canadians
e-Visa
e-Visa required, 30-day validity, $25 USD. Apply at evisa.xuatnhapcanh.gov.vn. We send you a sample itinerary letter.
Local currency
VND
In Ho Chi Minh City
Why HCMC is our launch destination
Three JCI-accredited hospitals, half a dozen JCI-listed dental clinics, an established English-speaking international-patient infrastructure, low cost of living for the recovery hotel period, and direct e-Visa access for Canadian passport holders. Connections via Tokyo (NRT) or Hong Kong (HKG) keep total flight time around 19 hours from YYC.
Practical logistics
- Visa: e-Visa, $25 USD, 30 days. Process: 3-5 business days online.
- Currency: Vietnamese Dong (VND). Major hospitals also accept USD and CAD card payments.
- Hotels: District 1 puts you within 15 minutes of all the JCI-accredited hospitals; expect $80-$220 CAD/night for a clean, English-friendly hotel.
- Transit: Grab (Vietnam’s Uber equivalent) is cheap and reliable. We arrange airport pickup as part of your booking.
Climate
Tropical wet/dry. Avoid major procedures during peak monsoon (Jun-Sep) if you have mobility constraints — walking through downpours after surgery is unpleasant. Best windows: Nov-Apr.
See also
- [[../clinics/saigon-bay-international-hospital|Saigon Bay International Hospital]]
- [[../clinics/indochine-specialty-hospital|Indochine Specialty Hospital]]