Asia travel guide
Driving in Vietnam with a foreign licence
Bring an IDP
Rental desks and local authorities in Vietnam commonly ask foreign drivers to carry an IDP alongside their national licence. Vietnam drives on the right and now accepts the 1968 Vienna IDP; tourists should carry one with their national licence.
The essentials
Drives onThe right
IDPStrongly recommended
Minimum age18+
Convention1968 Vienna
On the road
Rules of the road in Vietnam
- Drive on the right amid dense scooter traffic.
- Helmets mandatory for all motorbike riders.
- 0.0% alcohol tolerance.
- Carry passport, IDP and home licence.
At the rental desk
Desks request a 1968 Vienna IDP; older 1949 permits are not accepted.
Common questions
01
Can I drive in Vietnam with a foreign licence?
Yes, with your national licence plus an International Driving Permit, which Vietnam requires for foreign drivers.
02
Which side of the road does Vietnam drive on?
Vietnam drives on the right.
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