Today marks the official issuance of international driving permits.

Starting today (November 3rd), the Vietnam Road Administration officially issues international driving permits to citizens who need them. This driving permit will be valid in 85 countries worldwide.

According to Circular 29/2015/TT-BGTVT on the issuance and use of international driver's licenses, which officially came into effect on October 1st, Vietnamese citizens or foreigners (with permanent residence cards in Vietnam) who need a driver's license only need to fill out the application form and bring their driver's license and passport to the relevant issuance points to complete the procedure. The fee is 150,000 VND.

Illustrative image from the internet.

An application for an international driving permit requires a valid driving license issued by a competent authority in Vietnam and an application form for an international driving permit. Within 5 days of receiving a valid application, the competent authority will issue the international driving permit as requested.

An international driving license issued to Vietnamese citizens will be valid for legal use in 85 countries that are signatories to the 1968 Vienna Convention on Road Traffic and the Convention on Road Signs and Signals (referred to as the Vienna Convention).

The international driving license will clearly state which types of cars and motorcycles the holder is permitted to drive. International driving licenses are valid for 1-3 years, as stipulated by the convention. The license is printed in four basic languages: English, French, Russian, and Spanish, as well as the language of the country that issued the license.

Reportedly, the Vietnam Road Administration and the two cities of Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City will pilot the issuance of international driving licenses for one month, after which it will be rolled out to all provinces and cities nationwide.

According to Dantri