Phu Quoc Hospitals: Essential Care on the Island (2026)
Phu Quoc hospitals on the government lists we read come down to two names. One is a public hospital at 128 30/4 Street. The other is Vinmec Phu Quoc International Hospital. The Australian list of July 2026 says the public hospital is open 24 hours a day, Monday to Sunday, with medivac by helicopter to International SOS Saigon. It says medivac to HCMC is available from Vinmec. The island is no longer in Kien Giang province. Since the 2025 merger it is a special zone of An Giang, which is why the lists print different addresses.
Short answer
- Which hospitals do official lists name on the island?
- Two. The Australian list (July 2026) and the UK list (June 2022) both name a public hospital at 128 30/4 Street and Vinmec Phu Quoc International Hospital. The US Embassy list we read has no Phu Quoc entry.
- Where do English speakers get help?
- The UK list marks English as limited at the public hospital and yes at Vinmec. The Australian list shows Vietnamese only at the public hospital, and English and Vietnamese at Vinmec.
- What if the island cannot treat you?
- The Australian list names medivac routes to Ho Chi Minh City from both hospitals. Smartraveller says serious cases in Vietnam may need evacuation to Bangkok or Singapore, and that it can be very expensive.
- Who do you call?
- 115 for an ambulance, say the UK FCDO and the US State Department. The FCDO adds: contact your insurer quickly if you are referred for treatment.
Sources: Australian Consulate-General HCMC (DFAT), hospital contact list, July 2026; UK FCDO, List of medical facilities in Vietnam (updated 24 June 2022); US Embassy and Consulate in Vietnam, Medical Assistance; Smartraveller, Vietnam, Health; GOV.UK (FCDO), Vietnam travel advice, Health; US Department of State, Vietnam travel guidance, Health
Which hospitals do government lists name on Phu Quoc?
Two lists name hospitals on the island, and both name the same two. One is the Australian consulate list in Ho Chi Minh City, dated July 2026. The other is the UK Foreign Office list, last updated on 24 June 2022.
The third embassy list did not help here. The US Embassy page has sections for Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City and Da Nang. We found no Phu Quoc entry in the text we retrieved. The State Department, Smartraveller, Canada and FCDO health pages do not name the island's hospitals either.
Neither list is a seal of approval. The Australian list says DFAT does not endorse any of the medical services on it and gives no guarantee about how current it is. The UK list says none of the providers are endorsed or recommended by the FCDO. The UK list is more than four years old.
We show each list's line on its own below and do not merge them. Where they differ, both are shown. Phone numbers are copied as each list prints them. We did not call them, so check a number before you rely on it.
Sources: Australian Consulate-General HCMC (DFAT), hospital contact list, July 2026; UK FCDO, List of medical facilities in Vietnam (updated 24 June 2022); US Embassy and Consulate in Vietnam, Medical Assistance
The public hospital at 128 30/4 Street
The two lists use different names, but they appear to describe the same public hospital. Both print the same street number and the same email address. The Australian list calls it Phu Quoc General Hospital. The UK list calls it Medical Center of Phu Quoc Island.
| What the list shows | Australian list (DFAT), July 2026 | UK FCDO list, June 2022 |
|---|---|---|
| Name used | Phu Quoc General Hospital (Bệnh viện Đa khoa Phú Quốc) | Medical Center of Phu Quoc Island |
| Address printed | No 128, 30/4 Street, Group 1, Phu Quoc Special Zone, An Giang Province | 128 Street 30, Thang 4, Duong Dong, Phu Quoc |
| Number printed | Emergency: +84 297 398 2236 | +84 (0)77 3846 074 |
| Email printed | bvdk.pq@kiengiang.gov.vn | bvdk.pq@kiengiang.gov.vn |
| Language or English | Languages: Vietnamese | English speaking staff: limited |
| Type | Not stated | General hospital, public |
| Hours | Open 24/24 hours, Monday to Sunday | Not stated |
| Some other notes | ICU: 17 beds. No psychiatric facilities. Medivac by helicopter to International SOS Saigon. | None |
The Australian list adds more detail. It says this hospital is open 24 hours a day, Monday to Sunday. It gives it 17 ICU beds and says it has no psychiatric facilities. It also prints a medivac line for this hospital, medivac by helicopter to International SOS Saigon. The list does not confirm that a transfer is available, arranged or paid for.
The two numbers do not match. The UK list from 2022 prints a number starting +84 (0)77. The Australian list from July 2026 prints an emergency line starting +84 297. We cannot tell you which one works today.
Sources: Australian Consulate-General HCMC (DFAT), hospital contact list, July 2026; UK FCDO, List of medical facilities in Vietnam (updated 24 June 2022)
Vinmec Phu Quoc International Hospital: what the lists record
Both lists name Vinmec Phu Quoc International Hospital, in the Bai Dai area. The UK list calls it a private general hospital with English speaking staff. The Australian list gives it its own emergency line and lists English and Vietnamese.
| What the list shows | Australian list (DFAT), July 2026 | UK FCDO list, June 2022 |
|---|---|---|
| Name used | Vinmec Phu Quoc International Hospital | Vinmec Phu Quoc International Hospital |
| Address printed | Bai Dai Area, Phu Quoc Special Zone, An Giang Province | Bai Dai, Ganh Dau, Kien Giang |
| Number printed | Emergency: +84 297 398 5511 | +84 (0)29 7398 5588 |
| Language or English | Languages: English, Vietnamese | English speaking staff: yes |
| Type | Not stated | General hospital, private |
| Emergency care | 24 emergency services | Not stated |
| Some other notes | Ambulance x 2. ICU: 5 beds. Isolation room: 3 beds. 30 doctors. No ophthalmology department. Facilities for bends treatment. Has laboratories. Medivac to HCMC available. | None |
The Australian list gives the most detail for this hospital. It records 2 ambulances, 5 ICU beds, 3 isolation room beds and 30 doctors. It prints a line that reads 24 emergency services, and says the hospital has laboratories. It also says there is no ophthalmology (eye) department. These come from a list built from public information, so read them as the list's figures.
Other websites give other figures, such as bed totals. We do not repeat them, because no government list we read confirms them.
Sources: Australian Consulate-General HCMC (DFAT), hospital contact list, July 2026; UK FCDO, List of medical facilities in Vietnam (updated 24 June 2022)
Getting off the island: what each government says about evacuation
Only the Australian list speaks about evacuation from Phu Quoc itself. It names a helicopter medivac to International SOS Saigon from the public hospital, and medivac to HCMC from Vinmec. The other advisories speak about Vietnam as a whole.
| Source and date | What it says | Does it name Phu Quoc? |
|---|---|---|
| Australian list (DFAT), July 2026: Phu Quoc General Hospital entry | Medivac by helicopter to International SOS Saigon. | Yes, in this hospital's entry |
| Australian list (DFAT), July 2026: Vinmec Phu Quoc entry | Medivac to HCMC available. | Yes, in this hospital's entry |
| Smartraveller (Australia), 24 September 2026 | You may need medical evacuation to a major centre, even for minor operations. If seriously ill or injured, you may need to be evacuated to Bangkok or Singapore. Medical evacuation can be very expensive. | No, it is about Vietnam as a whole |
| US Embassy in Vietnam, Medical Assistance (undated) | Even routine injuries or conditions may sometimes need evacuation to a regional medical center with higher standards. The page has a Medevac Service Providers section. | No |
| US Department of State, 15 September 2026 | Strongly recommends supplemental insurance to cover medical evacuation. You are responsible for seeking reimbursement from the insurer. | No |
| Government of Canada, 13 October 2026 | Medical evacuation is very expensive and may be needed to neighbouring countries for serious illness or injury. Get travel insurance that covers evacuation and hospital stays. | No |
A line in a list is not a booking. The Australian list does not say a helicopter is ready at any given time, or who pays for it. We found no official travel time from the island to a larger hospital. We also found no official ferry or flight times for patients.
The State Department adds one more point. It says health facilities are available in all major cities, and it may be hard to find adequate care in rural areas. It does not say which group Phu Quoc falls into.
Cover for evacuation is the common thread. The US and Canadian pages both point to insurance that covers medical evacuation. Our guide to travel insurance for Vietnam sets out what each government says.
Sources: Australian Consulate-General HCMC (DFAT), hospital contact list, July 2026; Smartraveller, Vietnam, Health; US Embassy and Consulate in Vietnam, Medical Assistance; US Department of State, Vietnam travel guidance, Health; Government of Canada, Vietnam travel advice
Kien Giang or An Giang? Why the addresses changed
Phu Quoc is now in An Giang province, as a special zone. Lists written before mid 2025 still say Kien Giang.
Two 2025 resolutions made the change. Resolution 202/2025/QH15 merged all of Kien Giang and An Giang into one new province named An Giang. The local governments formed by the merger began work on 1 July 2025. A second text, Resolution 1654/NQ-UBTVQH15, set out the communes of the new An Giang. It formed a special zone named Phu Quoc from Duong Dong and An Thoi wards and six communes. They are Duong To, Ham Ninh, Cua Duong, Bai Thom, Ganh Dau and Cua Can.
| Record | What it says about the place | Date |
|---|---|---|
| UK FCDO list of medical facilities | Duong Dong, Phu Quoc; Bai Dai, Ganh Dau, Kien Giang | Updated 24 June 2022, before the merger |
| Resolution 202/2025/QH15 (National Assembly) | Kien Giang and An Giang become one new province named An Giang | Reported 12 June 2025; local governments from 1 July 2025 |
| Resolution 1654/NQ-UBTVQH15 | Duong Dong and An Thoi wards and six communes become the special zone named Phu Quoc | Published 16 June 2025 |
| Australian list (DFAT) | Phu Quoc Special Zone, An Giang Province (filed under An Giang) | July 2026 |
This matters when you read a list or give an address. An address that says Kien Giang is the older form. The Australian list of July 2026 already says Phu Quoc Special Zone, An Giang Province. The public hospital's email on both lists still ends in kiengiang.gov.vn.
The Australian list also names Kien Giang General Hospital, at an address in Rach Gia. It says that hospital has 32 specialised departments and 35 ICU beds. It rates its standard and equipment as in between general hospitals and international hospitals. The list does not say whether patients from the island are sent there.
Sources: Vietnam Government portal, Resolution 202/2025/QH15; Vietnam Government portal, Resolution 1654/NQ-UBTVQH15; UK FCDO, List of medical facilities in Vietnam (updated 24 June 2022); Australian Consulate-General HCMC (DFAT), hospital contact list, July 2026
What number do you call for an ambulance on Phu Quoc?
Dial 115. The UK and US governments both give 115 for Vietnam, and no source we read gives a different number for the island.
The UK FCDO says to dial 115 and ask for an ambulance. It adds that you should contact your insurance company quickly if you are referred to a medical facility for treatment. The US State Department also says to dial 115 for emergency medical services.
The Australian list also prints an emergency line for each island hospital. They are +84 297 398 2236 for Phu Quoc General Hospital and +84 297 398 5511 for Vinmec Phu Quoc. These are the list's numbers, copied as printed. The list gives no guarantee that they are current.
Sources: GOV.UK (FCDO), Vietnam travel advice, Health; US Department of State, Vietnam travel guidance, Health; Australian Consulate-General HCMC (DFAT), hospital contact list, July 2026
Paying for care and what it costs
Expect to pay or show insurance first. Smartraveller says doctors and hospitals in Vietnam expect payment before they treat you, including in an emergency. Some hospitals may talk with your travel insurance company to secure payment. Others may need up-front payment before they start.
We found no official price list for any hospital on Phu Quoc, so this page gives no prices. National fee rules are covered in our guide to healthcare in Vietnam for foreigners.
Evacuation can cost a lot. Smartraveller and Canada both say medical evacuation can be very expensive. The State Department strongly recommends extra insurance that covers it. It says you are responsible for claiming the money back from the insurer. For cover if you live here, see our guide to health insurance in Vietnam.
Sources: Smartraveller, Vietnam, Health; Government of Canada, Vietnam travel advice; US Department of State, Vietnam travel guidance, Health
Are any Phu Quoc hospitals JCI accredited?
We found no JCI entry for Phu Quoc in the directory on 13 October 2026. Joint Commission International (JCI) says its directory is the complete list of current JCI-accredited organizations.
The directory lists current accreditations only. We give no JCI status for any island hospital, because we found none to give. What counts is the directory on the day you check it.
To check it yourself, open the JCI directory of accredited organizations. Filter by country and pick Vietnam. Then look for the hospital's name and city in the results.
Sources: Joint Commission International, accredited organizations, Vietnam filter
How to check a hospital or clinic licence on Phu Quoc
Every clinic or hospital in Vietnam needs an operating licence. Article 49 of the Law on Medical Examination and Treatment says a facility may operate only after the competent authority has granted one.
The law also requires a public list of staff. Article 38 says the authority that grants the licence must publish the list of practitioners. It goes on the information system for managing medical examination and treatment.
We could not find a public lookup for the island. The An Giang Department of Health website loads, but we found no facility search on it. The old Kien Giang health department address no longer opened when we tried, after the merger.
Sources: Law on Medical Examination and Treatment 15/2023/QH15 (consolidated text 26/VBHN-VPQH)
Island health notes: sea, diving, bites and malaria
Three official sources speak to island risks. None of them is advice from this site.
- The sea. The Government of Canada says beaches in Vietnam are not always supervised. It says corals, sea urchins, jellyfish and other reef life may be poisonous.
- Diving. The Australian list says Vinmec Phu Quoc has facilities for treating the bends, the diving illness. Its entry lists a health check before diving as travel advice.
- Animal bites. The same entry lists vaccination for rabies as travel advice.
- Malaria. Travel Health Pro, a UK service, lists Phu Quoc Island among the places in Vietnam with no malaria risk. It still recommends avoiding bites.
For which vaccines each government lists before a trip, see our guide to vaccines for Vietnam.
Sources: Government of Canada, Vietnam travel advice; Australian Consulate-General HCMC (DFAT), hospital contact list, July 2026; Travel Health Pro (NaTHNaC), Vietnam
Pharmacies on Phu Quoc
We name no pharmacy on the island, because no official list we read names one. The legal rule is the same as on the mainland.
The Law on Pharmacy bans running a pharmacy business without a certificate of eligibility. It also bans trading while that certificate is suspended or withdrawn. The US CDC tells travellers to buy medicine only from licensed pharmacies, ask for a receipt, and not buy from open markets. The UK FCDO says some medicines can be hard to find in Vietnam and many are fake.
Our pharmacy in Vietnam guide covers what a shop may sell without a prescription and how to check a medicine.
Sources: Law on Pharmacy 105/2016/QH13 as amended (consolidated text 76/VBHN-VPQH); CDC Travelers Health, Counterfeit Medicines; GOV.UK (FCDO), Vietnam travel advice, Health
What we could and could not confirm
This page was built from written records in October 2026, not from a visit to the island. We could confirm these.
- The Phu Quoc entries in the Australian consulate list (July 2026) and the UK FCDO list (June 2022).
- The 2025 province merger and the Phu Quoc special zone, from the Vietnam Government portal.
- The evacuation, payment and 115 lines of Smartraveller, the US State Department, the US Embassy, Canada and the UK FCDO.
- The JCI directory as captured on 13 October 2026, with no Phu Quoc entry found.
We could not confirm these.
- A Phu Quoc entry on the US Embassy list. We found none in the sections we retrieved.
- A public licence lookup for An Giang or the island.
- Prices at either hospital. We found no official price list.
- Travel time, ferry or flight times from the island to a larger hospital.
- Whether the phone numbers on the lists work today. We did not call them.
- Visa rules for the island. We found them only on commercial sites, so we left them out.
We do not rank hospitals, and no source we read ranks either island hospital or says which one is closer to you.
Phu Quoc hospital questions
Is there a hospital in Phu Quoc?+
Yes. The Australian list of July 2026 and the UK list of June 2022 each name two hospitals on the island. One is a public hospital at 128 30/4 Street, which the Australian list calls Phu Quoc General Hospital and the UK list calls Medical Center of Phu Quoc Island. The other is Vinmec Phu Quoc International Hospital, which the UK list marks as private.
Is there an international hospital in Phu Quoc?+
Yes. Both government lists we read name Vinmec Phu Quoc International Hospital. The UK list of June 2022 calls it a private general hospital with English speaking staff. The Australian list of July 2026 lists English and Vietnamese and says medivac to HCMC is available from it. Neither list endorses it.
Are there English speaking doctors in Phu Quoc?+
The lists say English is limited at the public hospital and available at Vinmec. The UK list marks English speaking staff as limited at Medical Center of Phu Quoc Island and yes at Vinmec Phu Quoc. The Australian list shows Vietnamese only for Phu Quoc General Hospital, and English and Vietnamese for Vinmec. Neither list names a doctor.
What number do I call for an ambulance in Phu Quoc?+
Dial 115. The UK FCDO says to dial 115 and ask for an ambulance, and the US State Department says to dial 115 for emergency medical services. The Australian list also prints emergency lines for each island hospital, which we show on this page as printed. We did not call any of them.
Can you be evacuated from Phu Quoc to Ho Chi Minh City?+
The Australian list names a medivac route to Ho Chi Minh City from both island hospitals. Its entry for Phu Quoc General Hospital says medivac by helicopter to International SOS Saigon. Its entry for Vinmec Phu Quoc says medivac to HCMC available. The list is not a promise that a transfer is free or ready at any given time.
Is Phu Quoc in Kien Giang or An Giang province?+
An Giang, since the 2025 merger. Resolution 202/2025/QH15 merged Kien Giang and An Giang into one province named An Giang, with local governments working from 1 July 2025. Resolution 1654/NQ-UBTVQH15 made Phu Quoc a special zone. Older lists, like the UK list of 2022, still say Kien Giang.
Are any Phu Quoc hospitals JCI accredited?+
We found no JCI entry for Phu Quoc in the directory on 13 October 2026. Joint Commission International calls its directory the complete list of current JCI-accredited organizations. You can filter it by country, Vietnam, and check any hospital yourself on the day.
Where can I find a pharmacy in Phu Quoc?+
This page names no pharmacy, because no official list we read names one on the island. Vietnamese law bans a pharmacy business without a certificate of eligibility. The US CDC tells travellers to buy only from licensed pharmacies, ask for a receipt, and avoid open markets.
Sources: Australian Consulate-General HCMC (DFAT), hospital contact list, July 2026; UK FCDO, List of medical facilities in Vietnam (updated 24 June 2022); GOV.UK (FCDO), Vietnam travel advice, Health; US Department of State, Vietnam travel guidance, Health; Vietnam Government portal, Resolution 202/2025/QH15; Vietnam Government portal, Resolution 1654/NQ-UBTVQH15; Joint Commission International, accredited organizations, Vietnam filter; Law on Pharmacy 105/2016/QH13 as amended (consolidated text 76/VBHN-VPQH); CDC Travelers Health, Counterfeit Medicines
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This guide is for general information only and is not medical or legal advice. It describes what government lists and official bodies say. In an emergency, dial 115. Questions about your own care belong with a licensed doctor. See our editorial policy.