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Key Points Question What are the COVID-19 vaccine willingness rates among the health care workers (HCWs) in 3 Southeast Asian jurisdictions in the context of pandemic severity and vaccination policies? Findings In this survey study including responses from 3396 doctors and nurses , willingness to take the COVID-19 vaccine was highest in Nepal, followed by Vietnam, and lowest in Hong Kong, which may be associated with the pandemic severity and vaccination policy in the 3 jurisdictions. Type of HCW (doctor), older age, male gender, higher educational level, and having seasonal influenza vaccination history were found to be factors associated with vaccination willingness. Meaning The findings of this study may have utility in informing future public health policies and strategies to promote vaccine acceptance during pandemics.