DO I NEED DRIVING LICENSE TO RIDE A MOTORBIKE IN VIETNAM ?

Do I need driving license to ride a motorbike in Vietnam is the question of almost tourists coming to Vietnam. As you know, motorbike is the best way to explore the beautiful scenery of Vietnam, but to drive a motorbike in Vietnam, you must meet given requirements according to Vietnamese law. So what are those requirements? 247motorbikes.com will provide you with exact information on this issue.

By Vietnamese law, you can ride a motorbike under 50cc without driving license. For motorbikes from 50cc, you must have a driving license appropriate to the engine capacity. Specifically as follows:

• Class A1 : allow riding a motorbike from 50cc-174cc;
• Class A2 : allow riding a motorbike from 175cc & bigger motorbikes.

Can foreigners get a Vietnamese driving license?

The answer is YES.

There are 2 ways for foreigners to get a Vietnam driving license.

• Passing the theory test (in Vietnamese) and the practice test. This method is very difficult for foreigners because they have limited ability to read, understand and write in Vietnamese.
• Converting their domestic driving license to a Vietnam driving license. 247motorbikes.com supports this service with fee from 60usd. Please contact us to get more specific information.

  

There is another way that foreigners can ride a motorbike in Vietnam: Using the International Driving Permit (IDP).

• If your country participated Vienna convention 1968, your International Driving Permit is valid in Vietnam but you must bring your IDP and your domestic driving license to ride a motorbike in Vietnam.
• If your country didn’t participate Vienna convention 1968 or you don’t have Vietnam driving license, it’s “not a big problem”. A lot of foreigners and Vietnamese ride a motorbike in Vietnam without driving license. Text 247motorbikes.com to get tips in case you get pulled over by police.

So if you have any concerns about your trip in Vietnam, please message 247motorbikes. We are always ready to help you have a great time in Vietnam.