Mis à jour le 22 avril 2026
Permis de Conduire en Viêt Nam pour Expatriés
Oui, pendant IDP valid for 3 months. Après cela, vous devez convertir vers un permis Viêt Nam. L'examen officiel est uniquement en Vietnamese, mais vous pouvez pratiquer en anglais avec AutoviaTest.
Faits Clés : Permis de Conduire Viêt Nam pour Expatriés
- Autorité d'Examen
- Cục CSGT — Cục Cảnh sát giao thông - Bộ Công an
- Langue d'Examen Officielle
- Vietnamese
- Période de Grâce
- IDP valid for 3 months
- Temps de Traitement
- 1-2 weeks (if documents ready)
- Examen Théorique Requis
- Oui (si pas d'accord d'échange)
- Examen Pratique Requis
- Non pour l'échange
- Examen Médical
- Requis
- Coût Total
- 600,000-1,500,000 VND (~$25-60 USD)
Éligibilité par Nationalité
Citoyens UE/EEE
Must convert license. No special exemptions.
Citoyens US/UK
Must convert license. No special agreements.
Autres Citoyens Non-UE
Must convert license. Process same for all foreigners.
Étudiants
Can use IDP for duration of stay. Conversion required for long-term.
Documents Requis
- ✓Valid passport
- ✓Valid visa or work permit
- ✓Original foreign license
- ✓Notarized Vietnamese translation
- ✓Medical certificate
- ✓Passport photos (4x6cm)
- ✓Application form
Détail des Coûts
- Frais de Conversion/Examen
- 135,000 VND (~$5.50 USD)
- Examen Médical
- 200,000-500,000 VND (~$8-20 USD)
- Traduction
- 200,000-400,000 VND (~$8-16 USD)
- Total Estimé
- 600,000-1,500,000 VND (~$25-60 USD)
Accords d'Échange de Permis
Échange Direct (Pas d'Examen Requis) · 5
Accords d'Échange de Permis
Échange Direct (Pas d'Examen Requis) · 5
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Pas d'Accord (Examen Complet Requis): Countries without agreements require both theory and practical tests
Conseils pour Expatriés en Viêt Nam
- Vietnamese test has 60 "death questions" - instant fail if wrong
- Test is ONLY in Vietnamese - practice in English is essential
- Scooter license (A1) different from car license (B2)
- IDP only valid for 3 months - convert early
- Process surprisingly quick once documents ready
Questions Fréquentes
Can I take the Vietnamese driving test in English?
No, the official test is only in Vietnamese. However, AutoviaTest offers practice in English so you can learn all the rules before taking the test.
What are "death questions" (câu hỏi điểm liệt)?
Vietnam has 60 critical questions called "death questions" - getting any of these wrong results in instant failure, regardless of your other answers. AutoviaTest helps you identify and master these questions.
Do I need a license to rent a scooter in Vietnam?
Technically yes - you need an A1 license for scooters. Many tourists ride without one, but this invalidates insurance and can result in fines.
How long does the Vietnamese license last?
Vietnamese driving licenses are valid for 10 years for car licenses (B2) and 5 years for motorcycle licenses (A1, A2).