15 Ng. 100 Đ. Nguyễn Xiển, Thanh Xuân Nam, Thanh Xuân, Hà Nội 100000
15 Ng. 100 Đ. Nguyễn Xiển, Thanh Xuân Nam, Thanh Xuân, Hà Nội 100000
For foreigners residing in Vietnam, obtaining a Vietnamese driving license is essential for legal and safe driving in the country. While it might seem like a daunting process, the Vietnamese government has streamlined the procedure to make it accessible for expatriates. In this comprehensive guide, we will walk you through the step-by-step process of acquiring a Vietnamese driving license, ensuring you have all the necessary documents and knowledge to navigate the roads confidently and legally.
1. Eligibility and Requirements:
Before applying for a Vietnamese driving license, ensure you meet the eligibility criteria set by the Vietnamese authorities. As a foreigner, you must possess a valid temporary or permanent residence card in Vietnam. Tourists with a visa of fewer than three months are not eligible for a local driving license.
2. Validating Your Home Country License:
Vietnam has agreements with several countries allowing foreigners to convert their home country driving licenses into Vietnamese ones. To do so, you’ll need to visit the Department of Transport in the city where you are residing. They will verify your original driving license, passport, and residence card. If your country is not among those with agreements, you will need to take a driving test.
3. Taking the Driving Test :
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If you need to take the driving test, you must register at a licensed driving school. The test usually consists of a theoretical and practical component. The theoretical part includes a written exam on Vietnamese road laws, signs, and regulations. The practical test evaluates your driving skills, adherence to traffic rules, and ability to handle common road situations.
4. Preparing for the Test:
To successfully pass the driving test, consider enrolling in a driving school or hiring a private instructor. This will help you familiarize yourself with Vietnamese traffic laws, road signs, and driving practices. Practice regularly to build confidence and improve your driving skills.
5. Required Documents:
To apply for a Vietnamese driving license, prepare the following documents:
Valid passport with a valid visa and entry stamp.
Valid temporary or permanent residence card.
Valid home country driving license with an authenticated translation in Vietnamese (if applicable).
Medical certificate issued by a Vietnamese hospital or clinic.
Proof of driving school registration (if taking the driving test).
6. Application Process :
Submit the required documents to the Department of Transport in your city. The processing time varies depending on the city, but it generally takes a few weeks. During this period, you might be issued a temporary driving license that allows you to legally drive until your permanent license is ready.
7. Fees and Costs :
The cost of obtaining a Vietnamese driving license varies depending on the city and the type of license. You’ll need to pay fees for document processing, medical examination, and license issuance. The total cost is generally affordable, but it’s best to inquire about specific fees at the local Department of Transport.
Obtaining a Vietnamese driving license for foreigners might require some effort and patience, but it’s a crucial step for safe and legal driving in the country. Whether you convert your home country license or take the driving test, the process ensures that you are aware of Vietnamese road rules and capable of navigating the local traffic. Remember to gather all necessary documents, enroll in a driving school if needed, and practice regularly to confidently pass the test. Once you have your Vietnamese driving license, you can explore the beauty and diversity of Vietnam on the road with peace of mind.
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Train leaves around 9pm. However, we must be at the station two hours before to guarantee a firm bike loading. In fact, there is limited space for motorbikes on this night train from Hanoi to Lao Cai.
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Today is the first day of this very challenging Northwest 4 days motorbiking of Vietnam. Before starting to ride, we will have a short briefing to let you know about the rules. In addition, the guide will show you how to understand him by his body language. We start around 9.30am after the rush hours.
Once out of the Red River Delta, which brims with traditional farming activity, we pass through limestone monoliths and into foothills populated by Muong people. We head straight at the main range before breaching a high and beautiful forested pass, which descends into the hidden valley of Mai Chau where we have lunch in a traditional White Thai stilt house in Pom Coong village. Then ride to Moc Chau plateau and stop in Moc Chau for the night.
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Today is the first day of this Hanoi to Sapa in 3 days by train motorcycle tour. Before starting to ride, we will have a short briefing to let you know about the rules. In addition, the guide will show you how to understand him by his body language. We start around 9.30am after the rush hours.
This is, in fact, an easy ride on sealed roads. You ride through rural areas with beautiful rice fields along the way to Thu Cuc. Then, you head up the Hoang Lien mountain range via Ba Khe to Nghia Lo. In general, it is a nice and quiet cruising.
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Today is the first day of this Northeast & Halong Bay 10 days by bike. Before starting to ride, we will have a short briefing to let you know about the rules. In addition, the guide will show you how to understand him by his body language. We start around 9.30am after the rush hour.
Ride to Vu Linh in 8 hours. In general, the road is easy and mostly sealed. We are welcome in the house of our Dao friends. In particular, the welcome is exceptional.
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Today is the first day of this 10 days Northeast and Halong Bay cruise. Before starting to ride, we will have a short briefing to let you know about the rules. In addition, the guide will show you how to understand him by his body language. We start around 9.30am after the rush hours.
Ride to Phu Yen on a country road with a stop in Son Tay. On November 20-21, 1970, a joint force composed of USAF Special Operations and rescue personnel and U.S. Army Special Forces, supported by U.S. Navy Carrier Task Force 77, made a daring raid on the Son Tay prison camp located less than 50 miles from Hanoi. The objective was to rescue as many as 100 U.S. captives thought to be held there. The assault troops, in six ARRS helicopters accompanied by two C-130 aircraft, flew 640km to Son Tay from bases in Thailand. U.S. Navy pilots made a diversionary raid while 116 USAF and Navy aircraft from seven air bases and three aircraft carriers flew refuelling, surface-to-air missile suppression, fighter cover, close air support, early warning, communications support and reconnaissance missions. There were no prisoners found in camp.
After lunch, ride on the winding mountain road to Phu Yen to take in some of the best mountain views in Northwest Vietnam. Overnighting in a hotel.
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We start this North-east, Scenic Ha Giang & Halong Bay cruise in 9 days after a briefing with the tour guide. He will show you the easiest way to get out of Hanoi. It’s an easy ride to on the sealed road (dyke road) to Son Tay. Then we ride to Thac Ba Lake and follow the little road to Vu Linh. Vu Linh is a Dzao village by the side of the lake, very friendly people and the welcome is exceptional. The people here like to party!
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Today is the first day of this 5 days North East Motorcycling Vietnam. Before starting to ride, we will have a short briefing to let you know about the rules. In addition, the guide will show you how to understand him by his body language. We start around 9.30am after the rush hours.
Today is quite a long ride but easy (so early departure is better) from Hanoi to Na Khan 180 km. In fact, the road is sealed all the way until Bac Kan. However, the last part from Bac Kan to Na Khan is wild and little bumpy. Na Khan is a Tay village, lost in the middle of the primitive forest. Mr. Lo, the chief of the village will welcome us to his house.
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Today is the first day of this Northeast & Cat Ba Cruise in 9 days. Before starting to ride, we will have a short briefing to let you know about the rules. In addition, the guide will show you how to understand him by his body language. We start around 9.30am after the rush hour.
In fact, today’s ride is quite a long ride but easy (so early departure is better) from Hanoi to Na Khan 180 km. In general, the road is sealed all the way until Bac Kan. However, the last part from Bac Kan to Na Khan is wild and a little bumpy. Na Khan is a Tay village, Mr. Lo, the chief of the village will welcome us to his house.
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Today is the first day of this 9 days Northeast & Halong Bay on bike. Before starting to ride, we will have a short briefing to let you know about the rules. In addition, the guide will show you how to understand him by his body language. We start around 9.30am after the rush hours.
Ride to Vu Linh in 6 hours. In general, the road is easy and mostly sealed. We are welcome in the house of our Dao friends. Honestly, the welcome is exceptional.
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Today is the first day of this North-east & Halong Bay cruise 8 days. Before starting to ride, we will have a short briefing to let you know about the rules. In addition, the guide will show you how to understand him by his body language. We start around 9.30am after the rush hours.
In fact, today’s ride is quite a long ride but easy (so early departure is better) from Hanoi to Na Khan 180 km. In general, the road is sealed all the way until Bac Kan. However, the last part from Bac Kan to Na Khan is wild and little bumpy. Na Khan is a Tay village, Mr. Lo, the chief of the village will welcome us to his house.
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