- Abortion legal status
- Legal
Updated July 2026 · Sources cited: travelladies.app, hersafevoyage.com
Good to know
Good to Know
- Emergency contraception (levonorgestrel-based, e.g., common Vietnamese-market brands) can be bought over the counter at almost any pharmacy in Da Nang without a prescription or age restriction — no need to hunt for a special clinic.
- Some emergency contraception brands containing mifepristone do require a prescription, so if a pharmacist asks for one, ask for a levonorgestrel-based alternative instead.
- Regular oral contraceptive pills are inexpensive and sold over the counter, but pharmacist knowledge of side effects and correct usage can be inconsistent, so cross-check dosing instructions from a reliable source or a doctor.
- The Vietnamese phrase for emergency contraception is 'thuốc tránh thai khẩn cấp' — useful to know or show a pharmacist if there's a language barrier.
- IUD and implant insertion are not typically done at street pharmacies — plan on visiting a private or international-standard clinic, and confirm current Da Nang pricing directly since verified Da Nang-specific rates were not available.
- National assault/domestic violence hotlines exist and Da Nang has its own One Stop Service Center and an Anh Duong House survivor support center, but phone support is mainly in Vietnamese — bring a Vietnamese-speaking contact or use a translation app if needed.
- Abortion is fully legal in Vietnam on request, with no residency or citizenship requirement — foreign women can access services, though language support varies by facility.
- For English-language support and more privacy, private/international facilities like Vinmec or Family Medical Practice are generally an easier experience for nomads than public hospitals, but cost significantly more than the heavily subsidized public system.
- Because national guidance sometimes recommends seeking abortion care earlier (well before the 22-week legal limit) for safety and facility-level restrictions, don't assume the full 22 weeks is practically available everywhere — earlier is easier and safer logistically.
- Bring a translator or use a clinic with dedicated international-patient staff if you don't speak Vietnamese, since even English-labeled private hospitals may have variable English fluency among nursing staff.
Street, Night and Taxi Safety
Street Harassment
Harassment risk in Da Nang is generally described as low, with local reviewers noting that solo women walking at night are rarely catcalled and locals tend to be protective toward foreign women, often intervening if a woman asks for help. Central Vietnam, including Da Nang, Hoi An and Hue, is repeatedly described by solo female travelers as the most comfortable region in the country. Persistent touts, motorbike-taxi drivers and street vendors are the more common low-level annoyance rather than physical harassment, and a firm, unsmiling refusal is the recommended response.
Walking Alone at Night
Da Nang is considered one of the more relaxed Vietnamese cities for walking after dark, with the My Khe beach strip, the An Thuong neighborhood, the Han River downtown area and the Bach Dang riverside all named as areas that feel safe to walk at night because they stay busy with joggers, families and restaurants open past 10pm. The main caution raised by multiple sources is the city's many side alleyways, which are often poorly lit, so the common advice is to stick to the main, well-populated roads rather than cutting through quiet backstreets. The Son Tra Peninsula motorbike road is flagged as a daytime-only route due to accident risk, not a nighttime safety route.
Taxis and Ride-hailing
Grab (both GrabCar and GrabBike) is consistently named as the safer, default choice over hailing a taxi on the street, since it fixes the price upfront, shows the driver's name, photo and plate in the app, and allows the trip to be tracked. If using a traditional taxi, sources recommend sticking to the licensed Mai Linh or Vinasun companies and confirming the meter is actually running. The most consistently reported risk is a fake-Grab-driver scam specifically at Da Nang International Airport, where a stranger shows a phone with the Grab logo, intercepts or cancels the real booking, and then overcharges — the recommended defense is booking the ride inside the terminal on your own phone before walking outside and verifying the driver's details match the app before getting in.
Practical Precautions
Common advice for women in Da Nang includes avoiding unlit alleys and quiet backstreets after dark, staying on main roads or taking a Grab for longer stretches once it's late, and keeping valuables out of sight in crowded tourist areas to avoid opportunistic theft rather than targeted crime. Dress is relaxed in the city center and beach areas, where shorts and tank tops draw little attention, though covering shoulders and knees is suggested for temple visits and more conservative, non-touristy areas.
Abortion Law And OB-GYN
- Legal Status
- Fully legal and regulated
- Legal Summary
- Abortion is legal in Vietnam and available on request without restriction on reason. The Criminal Code of Vietnam does not criminalize abortion, and the 1989 Law on Protection of People's Health explicitly affirms a woman's right to have an abortion.
- Abortion Time Limits
- Vietnamese law and national guidelines permit abortion up to 22 weeks of pregnancy, provided at central and provincial hospitals for 6-22 weeks, district health stations for 6-12 weeks, and commune-level facilities for very early pregnancy. Some national health-system guidance separately recommends that abortion be sought no later than 18 weeks where possible, so practical access can tighten as pregnancy progresses even though the 22-week legal ceiling exists.
- Sex Selective Abortion Note
- Sex-selective abortion is illegal under Vietnamese law due to the country's skewed sex ratio at birth, but enforcement is inconsistent; this restriction targets sex-selection specifically, not abortion access in general.
Access Routes
- Public System
- Abortion and family planning services are delivered through a network of Ministry of Health-approved facilities including central/provincial hospitals, district hospitals, and commune health stations. Only MOH-approved physicians, assistant physicians and trained midwives are legally permitted to perform the procedure.
- Private Sector
- Trained private providers (including private clinics and international hospitals) are also permitted to offer MVA and medical abortion for early pregnancy, and this is the route most nomads/expats in Da Nang are likely to use for language support and privacy.
- Methods Available
- Manual vacuum aspiration (MVA) is available up to 6 weeks at the commune level; medical abortion (mifepristone/misoprostol) is used up to about 63 days depending on facility level; second-trimester abortion (13-22 weeks) uses medical regimens or dilation and evacuation (D&E) at central/provincial hospitals.
Named OB-GYN Options In Da Nang
Vinmec Da Nang International Hospital – Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology
- Type
- Private international hospital
- Notes
- A designated key specialty at the hospital, offering maternity care from conception to delivery, high-risk pregnancy monitoring, gynecological ultrasound, laparoscopic gynecological surgery, and treatment for gynecological cancers. English-speaking service typical of Vinmec's international-patient model.
Da Nang Women's and Children's Hospital ("600-Bed Hospital")
- Type
- Public tertiary referral hospital
- Notes
- The region's main public tertiary obstetric/gynecology referral center, handling around 15,000 deliveries a year with a NICU for infants from 26 weeks of pregnancy. Public-hospital pricing and Vietnamese-language service predominate; English support is limited compared to private international clinics.
Family Medical Practice (FMP) Da Nang
- Type
- Private international clinic
- Notes
- Offers gynecology and obstetrics services including routine gynecological check-ups, HPV screening, and Pap/ThinPrep testing, run by an internationally-oriented medical team geared toward expats and foreign residents.
Thien Nhan Hospital Da Nang – Obstetrics & Gynecology Department
- Type
- Private hospital
- Notes
- Provides gynecological and obstetric examination, 4D obstetric ultrasound, and referral to other specialties (imaging, urology, endocrinology) when needed.
Typical Public System Cost Reference
- D And E Low
- ₫2,104,000
- D And E High
- ₫2,630,000
- Mva Procedure
- ₫105,000
- Mva Procedure High
- ₫184,000
- Medical Abortion Low
- ₫526,000
- Medical Abortion High
- ₫658,000
- Note On Figures
- These are approximate national reference figures for the Vietnamese public/state-subsidized system, not Da Nang-specific pricing; actual cost at any given facility should be confirmed directly.
- Private Sector Range Note
- Private-sector abortion services nationally have been reported to range roughly from the low tens to around 100 USD depending on pregnancy and clinic, though international/expat-oriented hospitals in Da Nang (e.g. Vinmec) typically charge private-hospital rates well above these public-system figures.
Assault Resources
General Notes
- Most hotline staff operate primarily in Vietnamese; foreign residents may need a Vietnamese-speaking friend, translation app, or their embassy's assistance to navigate reporting.
- Foreign nationals should also contact their embassy or consulate for a list of victim-support referrals and to file any report needed for home-country compensation or insurance programs.
Hotlines And Support Centers
One Stop Service Center (OSSC) Da Nang / Ho Chi Minh City Toll-free Hotline
- Phone
- 02433335599
- Coverage
- National, with a physical service point in Da Nang
- Description
- Toll-free national hotline connected to the One Stop Service Centers, which operate in Da Nang and Ho Chi Minh City to support survivors of gender-based and domestic violence.
Anh Duong House (Da Nang)
- Phone
- See national GBV hotline network
- Coverage
- Da Nang
- Description
- One of Vietnam's dedicated integrated one-stop service centers for gender-based violence survivors, offering shelter, counseling, medical referral and legal support; Da Nang is one of the cities hosting an Anh Duong House.
Peace House Shelter Hotline
- Phone
- 1900969680
- Coverage
- National (Hanoi-based shelter, phone support accessible nationwide including Da Nang)
- Description
- Toll-free national hotline offering crisis counseling, referrals, and shelter information for survivors of domestic and sexual violence.
National Child Protection Hotline
- Phone
- 111
- Coverage
- National
- Description
- 24/7 national helpline supporting children under 16 and concerned adults regarding abuse, including sexual abuse.
Da Nang Child Sexual Abuse / Cyber-safety Hotline
- Phone
- 1022
- Coverage
- Da Nang
- Description
- Local Da Nang hotline that receives reports and provides consultations related to child protection, including cyber child sexual abuse.
Contraception And Emergency Contraception
- Overview
- Contraceptives, including emergency contraception, are legal and widely available without a prescription at pharmacies throughout Vietnam, including Da Nang.
- Regulatory Status
- Fully legal and regulated
Methods
IUD
- Availability
- Available through international and private clinics; pricing below is drawn from Hanoi-based international clinics since Da Nang-specific published pricing was not found, and costs at Da Nang's private/international clinics are likely broadly comparable.
- Legal Status
- Fully legal and regulated
Price Examples
VND
VND
Contraceptive Implant
- Availability
- Implanon-type implants are available at private and international clinics; not stocked at ordinary street pharmacies.
- Legal Status
- Fully legal and regulated
Price Examples
Implanon insertion (international clinic)
- Implanon Insertion (International Clinic)
- ₫7,759,000
Implant insertion (private hospital)
- Implant Insertion (Private Hospital)
- ₫5,000,000
Oral Contraceptive Pill
- Price
- ₫10,000
Price per blister pack
- Availability
- Sold over the counter at local pharmacies without a prescription, though a doctor consultation is recommended to choose the right formulation.
- Legal Status
- Fully legal and regulated
- Brands Noted
- Popular brands include Mercilon, Drosperin, Rigevidon, and Diane35.
Emergency Contraception Pill
- Price
- ₫10,000
Price range per pack across Vietnamese pharmacies
- Availability
- Levonorgestrel-based emergency contraceptive pills are sold over the counter at ordinary pharmacies without a prescription; brands containing mifepristone require a prescription.
- Legal Status
- Fully legal and regulated
- Brands Noted
- Common brands include Postinor, Mifestad 10, and Ciel EC (levonorgestrel-based, no prescription needed); ella-type or mifepristone-based products may require a prescription.
Sources cited for this category
These are the sources cited in this women's health & safety research for this city. Individual figures may not each trace to one of them.
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