Driving licences in Vietnam


It is illegal in Vietnam to drive without a licence. An Interational Driving Permit is acceptable. Make sure it is endorsed for motorbikes. To legally drive in VN you are legally required to carry:

1. an IDP or VN licence
2. the moto registration papers
3. moto insurance papers
4. identification (ID card for locals or passport for you)

Police most of the time will not bother you, but from time to time they have a blitz and will suddenly start stopping EVERY foreigner driving a bike and checking for the above documents. There is a seperate fine for EACH document you do not have with you, the renter could be called to the scene and fined, AND the moto could be impounded. So be prepared.

Don't even THINK about driving a car in Vietnam. The police really don't want you to, for your own good, because of the lack of safety on VN roads, and more importantly, because if you kill someone, you are in BIG trouble.

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