How is the International Driving Permit (IDP) Form Regulated? What is the Validity Period of the International Driving Permit (IDP)?
How is the IDP International Driving Permit Form Regulated?
Pursuant to the provisions of Article 4 Circular 29/2015/TT-BGTVT as follows:
IDP International Driving Permit Form
1. The IDP is a booklet with A6 size (148 mm x 105 mm), with security features, a gray cover, and white inner pages per the form specified in Appendix I issued together with this Circular.
2. Page 1 (cover page) records the basic information of the IDP printed in both Vietnamese and English; Page 2 specifies the scope of use of the IDP printed in both Vietnamese and English; Page 3 specifies the driver's information and the classification of the IDP printed in Vietnamese; Page 4 is blank; Page 5 specifies the driver's information and the classification of the IDP printed in English; Page 6 specifies the driver's information and the classification of the IDP printed in Russian; Page 7 specifies the driver's information and the classification of the IDP printed in Spanish; Page 8 specifies the driver's information and the classification of the IDP printed in French; Page 9 specifies the vehicle categories that can be driven printed in French.
3. The IDP number consists of the national distinguishing symbol of Vietnam for international traffic, which is VN, and the following 12 digits are the national driver's license number.
The IDP International Driving Permit form is specified as follows:
- The IDP International Driving Permit issued by Vietnam is a booklet with A6 size (148 mm x 105 mm), with security features, a gray cover, and white inner pages per the form specified in Appendix I issued together with Circular 29/2015/TT-BGTVT
- Page 1 (cover page) records the basic information of the IDP printed in both Vietnamese and English;
- Page 2 specifies the scope of use of the IDP printed in both Vietnamese and English,
- Page 3 specifies the driver's information and the classification of the IDP printed in Vietnamese,
- Page 4 is blank; Page 5 specifies the driver's information and the classification of the IDP printed in English,
- Page 6 specifies the driver's information and the classification of the IDP printed in Russian,
- Page 7 specifies the driver's information and the classification of the IDP printed in Spanish,
- Page 8 specifies the driver's information and the classification of the IDP printed in French,
- Page 9 specifies the vehicle categories that can be driven printed in French.
- The IDP number consists of the national distinguishing symbol of Vietnam for international traffic, which is VN, and the following 12 digits are the national driver's license number.
Simultaneously, according to the regulations in Appendix I issued together with Circular 29/2015/TT-BGTVT, the IDP International Driving Permit form is specified as follows:
Download the IDP International Driving Permit Form: here
*How is the IDP international driving permit form regulated? What is the validity period of the IDP international driving permit?*
What are the Procedures for Issuing International Driving Permits?
Pursuant to Article 8 Circular 29/2015/TT-BGTVT (amended by Clauses 1 and 2 Article 1 Circular 01/2021/TT-BGTVT) stipulating the procedures for issuing international driving permits as follows:
- Individuals submit an application for an international IDP following the form specified in Appendix IV issued together with Circular 29/2015/TT-BGTVT directly or through the online public service system to the Vietnam Directorate for Roads or the Department of Transport.
- Individuals, when submitting the application directly at the Vietnam Directorate for Roads or the Department of Transport, must present the original national driver's license issued by Vietnam, passport, residence card (for foreigners) to verify the accuracy and legality of IDP issuance and must complete the fee payment obligation upon file acceptance as regulated;
When submitting the application through the online public service system, individuals must declare as instructed and are responsible for the accuracy and legality of the declared content, must complete the fee payment obligation through the online public service system’s fee payment function, and pay additional service fees if needed.
If the application does not comply with the regulations, the receiving authority must notify individuals directly or by document or via the online public service system about the contents that need to be supplemented or amended within 2 working days from the date of receipt;
- Within 5 working days from the date of receipt of the application for the IDP issuance as per regulations, the Vietnam Directorate for Roads or the Department of Transport will issue the IDP to the individual; in case of refusal to issue the IDP, a response with clear reasons must be provided.
What is the Validity Period of the IDP International Driving Permit?
Pursuant to Article 5 Circular 29/2015/TT-BGTVT as follows:
Validity Period and Vehicle Categories of the International Driving Permit
1. The IDP is valid for no more than 3 years from the date of issuance and must conform to the valid period of the national driver's license.
2. The vehicle categories allowed to be driven with the IDP correspond to the vehicle categories of the national driver's license issued by Vietnam as stipulated in Appendix II issued together with this Circular.
The IDP International Driving Permit is valid for no more than 3 years from the date of issuance and must conform to the valid period of the national driver's license.
Additionally, this regulation also stipulates that the vehicle categories allowed to be driven with the IDP correspond to the vehicle categories of the national driver's license issued by Vietnam in Appendix II issued together with Circular 29/2015/TT-BGTVT.
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