Documents
Documents before you fly
Self-drive needs the physical home licence, IDP and passport. With a driver, only the passport and voucher.
In three lines
- 1
You must carry your home-country driver’s license, an International Driving Permit (IDP), and your passport at pickup.
- 2
Without the license and passport the car will not be handed over, and the deposit is not refunded.
- 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
Get the International Driving Permit
Where Licensing officeWhen Before departureA standard car licence yields category B. If you plan to ride a bike over 50cc, get category A included with a motorcycle licence.
- 2
Book and pay
Where Booking formPay by card at the last step. The booking is confirmed right away and the voucher is sent by SMS and messenger.
- 3
Upload documents via the registration link
When After paymentAfter payment is confirmed you receive a driver registration link. Register your licence and required details there.
Bring
- Passport photo
- Driving licence photo
- 4
Show the originals at handover
Where Handover spotCopies 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
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 FAQsCan 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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