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Documents before you fly

Self-drive needs the physical home licence, IDP and passport. With a driver, only the passport and voucher.

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In three lines

  1. 1

    You must carry your home-country driver’s license, an International Driving Permit (IDP), and your passport at pickup.

  2. 2

    Without your licenses and passport the car is not handed over, and the rental fee you paid is not refunded.

  3. 3

    After payment is confirmed you receive a driver registration link. Upload your passport and licence early and you get the car without waiting on arrival.

Key numbers

Self-drive
3 originals
Licence · IDP · passport
Motorbike
IDP category A
Over 50cc
With driver
Passport + voucher
Mutual recognition
Since 23 Jul 2023
Korea and Vietnam IDP agreement

Step by step

Follow the numbers in order

  1. 1

    Get the International Driving Permit

    Where Licensing officeWhen Before departure

    A standard car licence yields category B. If you plan to ride a bike over 50cc, get category A included with a motorcycle licence.

  2. 2

    Book and pay

    Where Booking form

    Pay by card at the last step. The booking is confirmed right away. The voucher opens on screen, and we send it on WhatsApp or Telegram.

  3. 3

    Upload documents via the registration link

    When After payment

    After payment is confirmed you receive a driver registration link. Register your licence and required details there.

    Bring

    • Passport photo
    • Driving licence photo
  4. 4

    Show the originals at handover

    Where Handover spot

    Copies and photos are not accepted. If anything is missing the car is not handed over and nothing is refunded.

    Bring

    • Physical home-country driving licence
    • Physical International Driving Permit (IDP)
    • Physical passport
    • Card or cash for the deposit
    Show the originals at handover

Documents by rental type

Originals only

  • Physical home-country driving licence
  • Physical International Driving Permit (IDP)
  • Physical passport
  • Card or cash for the deposit
  • Booking voucher (confirmation notice)

Mobile licences, photos and copies are not accepted. Check the expiry date of your licence.

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Common mistakes

Avoid these and you are fine

Bringing only an English-language licence

Do not assume an English-language licence is enough. Prepare a separate International Driving Permit.

Using a mobile licence or a photo

Mobile licences, photos and copies are not accepted. Check the expiry date of your licence.

Category B only for a motorbike

A standard car licence usually yields category B only. Bikes over 50cc need category A.

Frequently asked questions

All FAQs
Can foreigners rent a car in Vietnam?

Yes. For self-drive and monthly rentals bring the physical home licence, IDP and passport. With a driver no licence documents are needed.

Do I need an International Driving Permit?

Yes if you drive yourself. All three originals are required at handover; copies and photos are not accepted. With a driver no licence is needed.

How do I register the driver after payment?

After payment is confirmed you receive a driver registration link. Register your licence and required details there.

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