Driving Licence Conversion

An international driving permit is not always sufficient in Vietnam, and driving without a valid licence affects both liability and insurance if an accident occurs. Most foreign licences can be converted without a road test.

Wise Counsel handles conversion of foreign driving licences into Vietnamese licences.

What we help with

• Advising whether your foreign licence can be converted and for which vehicle classes
• Advising on when an international driving permit is and is not accepted
• Preparing the application, including translation and certification of the licence
• Arranging the required health certificate
• Advising on the residence documents required to support the application
• Submitting the file and collecting the Vietnamese licence
• Advising on the validity period and renewal
• Advising on the consequences of driving without a valid licence

Check your insurance policy as well. Many policies exclude cover where the driver did not hold a licence valid in Vietnam at the time.