Asia
Driving in Vietnam
Local law and rental desks expect an international permit alongside your home licence. Here is exactly what Vietnam expects from a visiting driver, and how to have it before you land.
Vietnam
Asia · drives on the right
- Drives on the
- Right
- Rental min age
- 18+
- Ready in
- 8 min
Do I need an international driving permit in Vietnam?
Local law and rental desks expect an international permit alongside your home licence. Only a 1968-convention permit is recognised. Permits issued under the 1949 convention are not.
Which side of the road does Vietnam drive on?
Vietnam drives on the right-hand side of the road.
What is the minimum age to rent a car in Vietnam?
Rental desks in Vietnam generally require drivers to be at least 18. Younger drivers may face a surcharge or be refused.
How quickly can I get one before I fly?
The digital document is issued in minutes — the median is 41 seconds after payment — and works offline. A printed booklet ships separately by tracked courier.
Requirements are set by Vietnam and can change. We publish what the destination currently expects and update it when it moves. If Vietnam refuses the document we recommended for it, our money-back guarantee applies.