Convert Foreign Driver License to Vietnamese: Full Guide 2025

Introduction

If you’re living, working, or staying in Vietnam and possess a valid foreign driver license, you may be eligible to convert it into a Vietnamese driver license without having to take a driving test. This guide provides the full procedure, requirements, and important notes for foreigners and overseas Vietnamese in 2025.

✅ No written or practical exam required if you submit a valid original license and legal residency documents.

1. Who Can Convert Their Foreign Driver License in Vietnam?

👤 Foreign Nationals:

• Have a valid national driver license from their home country (not international permit alone)
• Hold a passport and a temporary residence card in Vietnam

👤 Vietnamese Citizens Returning from Overseas:

• Hold a valid driver license issued by a foreign country
• Have documents proving legal residency during the time the license was issued (visa, residence card, passport stamps, employment/education papers)

⚠️ International Driving Permit (IDP) alone is not accepted for license conversion.

2. Required Documents for Conversion

💡 Legalization is sometimes required depending on country of issue and local Sở GTVT or Bộ Công An policies.

3. Conversion Process Step-by-Step

Step 1: Pre-check your documents

• Send photos of your license, passport, visa/residence card via Zalo (+84 944 526 862) for free consultation

Step 2: Translate and certify your license

• Official translation into Vietnamese and notarized/certified

Step 3: Legalize your documents (if applicable)

• Via embassy/consulate or Department of External Relations

Step 4: Submit to the Ministry of Public Security

• Fill the form, sign, take a photo and submit all required documents

Step 5: Receive your Vietnamese driver license

• Processing time: 7–10 working days
• Receive in person or request delivery to your address

4. License Validity After Conversion

• Foreigners: Validity depends on their temporary residence permit duration
• Vietnamese citizens: Up to 10 years (if converted to category B2 license)

5. Important Notes

• Do not use IDP for conversion – the original national license is required
• The foreign license must be clear, not expired, not tampered with
• Different provinces may have slightly different document requirements – seek advice beforehand

6. Contact Us for Full Support

📞 Hotline/Zalo: +84 944 526 862
📍 Office Address: No. 4 Quang Trung, Nguyen Trai, Ha Dong, Hanoi, Vietnam
✉️ Email: contact@doibanglaixe.com.vn

✅ We provide full service: translation, notarization, legalization, submission – no hidden fees, nationwide support

Convert your foreign driver license to Vietnamese legally and easily – faster than you think!