How much are the fees for online application for issuance, re-issuance or replacement of driving licenses in Vietnam? Which categories do driving licenses include?
How much are the fees for online application for issuance, re-issuance or replacement of driving licenses in Vietnam?
Pursuant to the provisions of Article 8 of Circular 63/2023/TT-BTC amending and supplementing Article 3 of Circular 37/2023/TT-BTC regulating fees for online application for issuance, re-issuance or replacement of (national and international) driving licenses follows:
Fees and charges
1. The fees for driving tests; charges for issuance of driving licenses and certificates of operation of means of transport and charges for vehicle registration and issuance of license plates of special vehicles are specified in the Fee and charge schedule promulgated together with this Circular.
2. If an organization or individual submits an online application for issuance, re-issuance or replacement of (national and international) driving license:
a) From December 01, 2023 to December 31, 2025, the charge of 115,000 dong/application shall be applied.
b) From January 01, 2026 onwards, the charges prescribed in the Fee and charge schedule promulgated together with this Circular shall be applied
Thus, based on the above regulations, the fees for online application for issuance, re-issuance or replacement of (national and international) driving license are prescribed as follows:
- For cases of online application for issuance, re-issuance or replacement of (national and international) driving license from December 1, 2023 to December 31, 2025, a fee of 115,000 VND/time will be applied (reduced 20,000 VND/time compared to current regulations).
- For cases of online application for issuance, re-issuance or replacement of (national and international) driving license from January 1, 2026 onwards, a fee of 135,000 VND/issue will apply.
How much are the fees for online application for issuance, re-issuance or replacement of driving licenses in Vietnam? Which categories do driving licenses include?
Vietnam: Which categories do driving licenses with unlimited validity include?
Pursuant to the provisions of Clause 2, Article 59 of the Law on Road traffic 2008, it is stipulated as follows:
Driving licenses
1. Depending on types, engine capacity, mass and utilities of motor vehicles, driving licenses are classified into driving licenses with unlimited validity and driver licenses with limited validity.
2. Driving licenses with unlimited validity are of the following categories:
a/ Category A1, granted to drivers of motorcycles with a cylinder capacity of between 50 cm3 and under 175 cm3;
b/ Category A2, granted to drivers of motorcycles with a cylinder capacity of 175 cm3 or higher and those prescribed for category-A1 driving licenses;
c/ Category A3, granted to drivers of three-wheeled motor vehicles and those prescribed for category-A1 drivin g licenses and similar vehicles.
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Thus, based on the above regulations, driving licenses with unlimited validity include the following categories:
- Category A1, granted to drivers of motorcycles with a cylinder capacity of between 50 cm3 and under 175 cm3;
- Category A2, granted to drivers of motorcycles with a cylinder capacity of 175 cm3 or higher and those prescribed for category-A1 driving licenses;
- Category A3, granted to drivers of three-wheeled motor vehicles and those prescribed for category-A1 driving licenses and similar vehicles.
Vietnam: Which categories do driving licenses with unlimited validity include?
Pursuant to the provisions of Clause 4, Article 59 of the Law on Road traffic 2008, the provisions are as follows:
Driving license
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4. Driving licenses with limited validity are of the following categories:
a/ Category A4, granted to drivers of tractors of a mass of up to 1,000 kg;
b/ Category B1, granted to non-professional drivers of passenger cars of up to 9 seats, trucks and tractors of a mass of under 3,500 kg;
c/ Category B2, granted to professional drivers of passenger cars of up to 9 seats, trucks and tractors of a mass of under 3,500 kg;
d/ Category C, granted to drivers of trucks and tractors of a mass of 3,500 kg or higher and vehicle types prescribed for category-B1 and -B2 driving licenses;
e/ Category D, granted to drivers of passenger cars of between 10 and 30 seats and vehicle types prescribed for category-B1, -B2 and -C driving licenses;
f/ Category E, granted to drivers of passenger cars of over 30 seats and vehicle types prescribed for category-B1, -B2, -C and -D driving licenses;
g/ Driving licenses of categories FB2, FD and FE, granted to drivers who already possess driving licenses of category B2, D or E to drive vehicles prescribed for these categories of driving licenses when pulling trailers or articulated passenger cars; driving licenses of category FC granted to drivers who already possess driving licenses of category C to drive vehicles prescribed for this category of driving license when pulling trailers or tractors pulling semi-trailers.
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Thus, based on the above regulations, driving licenses with limited validity are of the following categories:
- Category A4, granted to drivers of tractors of a mass of up to 1,000 kg;
- Category B1, granted to non-professional drivers of passenger cars of up to 9 seats, trucks and tractors of a mass of under 3,500 kg;
- Category B2, granted to professional drivers of passenger cars of up to 9 seats, trucks and tractors of a mass of under 3,500 kg;
- Category C, granted to drivers of trucks and tractors of a mass of 3,500 kg or higher and vehicle types prescribed for category-B1 and -B2 driving licenses;
- Category D, granted to drivers of passenger cars of between 10 and 30 seats and vehicle types prescribed for category-B1, -B2 and -C driving licenses;
- Category E, granted to drivers of passenger cars of over 30 seats and vehicle types prescribed for category-B1, -B2, -C and -D driving licenses;
- Driving licenses of categories FB2, FD and FE, granted to drivers who already possess driving licenses of category B2, D or E to drive vehicles prescribed for these categories of driving licenses when pulling trailers or articulated passenger cars; driving licenses of category FC granted to drivers who already possess driving licenses of category C to drive vehicles prescribed for this category of driving license when pulling trailers or tractors pulling semi-trailers.
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