Convert US Driver License to Vietnam: Official Guide 2025

Introduction

If you’re an American citizen living, working, or traveling long-term in Vietnam, you may convert your US driver license into a valid Vietnamese license for legal use. This process is regulated by the Ministry of Public Security of Vietnam, and it allows you to drive without taking any local tests—provided your documentation is valid.

✅ You do not need to retake a driving test if you submit a valid US driver license with complete paperwork.

1. Who Can Convert a US License in Vietnam?

👤 US Citizens:

• Holding a valid US state-issued driver license (plastic card)
• Have a passport and a valid visa or temporary residence card in Vietnam

👤 Vietnamese Citizens with a US License:

• Must prove they lived legally in the US at the time the license was issued
• Provide proof of residency (passport stamps, visa, I-20, green card, work/study permit…)

⚠️ IDP (International Driving Permit) alone is NOT valid for conversion.

2. Documents Required for US License Conversion

💡 Depending on the local traffic office, additional authentication may be required. We will guide you if needed.

3. Step-by-Step Process

Step 1: Document Pre-check

• Send your license, passport, and visa photos to Zalo +84 944 526 862 for free evaluation

Step 2: Translate & Notarize

• Translate the US license into Vietnamese
• Have it notarized for official recognition

Step 3: Legalization (if required)

• In rare cases, the license may need to be verified by the US Embassy or Vietnamese External Relations Office

Step 4: Submit Application

• Submit documents at the Department of Transport or Public Security
• Sign, take a photo, and finalize the paperwork

Step 5: Get Your Vietnamese License

• Processing time: 7–10 working days
• Option for in-person pickup or home delivery

4. Validity and License Type

• US Citizens: License is valid based on the visa or residence permit
• Vietnamese citizens: License valid up to 10 years (if B2 category)
• License class after conversion: usually B2, allows both manual and automatic cars (for business use too)

5. Important Notes

• US digital licenses or photocopies cannot be used
• US licenses must be clean, undamaged, and clearly valid
• Check if your US license is still within its expiry date before submitting
• Processing rules may vary slightly across provinces

6. Contact for Full Support

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

✅ We handle all steps: translation, notarization, legalization, submission – no extra fees, nationwide service

Convert your US driver license to Vietnamese fast, legally, and worry-free – start your application today!