EXCHANGE OF DRIVING LICENSES TO FOREIGNERS

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The duration of using a Vietnamese driver's license shall be the same as the duration stated in the entry visa or 

temporary residence card in accordance with the duration of using the foreign driver's license but not exceeding 

the time limit. Provisions of Vietnamese Driver's License.

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The supplement documents

No.Document NameQuantitySpecification
1A driving license of foreigner0302 Copy + 01 Original
2Passport02The latest notarized copy
3Photo 3 x 404The new photos within 03 months
4Residence card in Vietnam or work permit in Vietnam or visa exemption certificate0302 Notarized copy + 01 Original
5The business license of the guaranty company01The notarized copy within 03 months


Note:


- The implementation period: 10 working days. 

- As submitting the dossier, the original must be presented for comparison. 

- The duration of use of driving license in Vietnam is suitable with the expiry date of the driving license in abroad, but 

not exceeds the time limit stipulated in the driving license of Vietnam. 

- The change application is not accepted if the renewal driving license has expired, or is manifested by erasure or 

torn out of the elements necessary to change the driving license, or there are differences in identification. 

- In the case National or International driving license is granted to foreigners who can drive different classes of vehicles, 

they can be exchanged for Vietnam's corresponding driving license. 

- The driving license must be translated into Vietnamese with the seal of justice department.