What is the latest application form for an international driving permit in Vietnam in 2024? What is the application for IDP 2024?
What is the latest application form for an international driving permit in Vietnam in 2024? What is the application for IDP 2024?
The application form for an international driving permit applicable from June 1, 2024 is the form specified in Appendix X issued with Circular 05/2024/TT-BGTVT as follows:
Download the application form for an international driving permit
What is the latest application form for an international driving permit in Vietnam in 2024? What is the application for IDP 2024?
What are the procedures for issuance of international driving permits in Vietnam?
Pursuant to Article 8 of Circular 29/2015/TT-BGTVT amended by Clause 1 and Clause 2, Article 1 of Circular 01/2021/TT-BGTVT, some words are replaced by point b, Clause 1, Article 10 of Circular 05/ 2023/TT-BGTVT, the procedures for issuing an international driving permit are as follows:
- Individuals can submit their application for an International Driving Permit (IDP) directly or through the online public service system to the Directorate for Roads of Vietnam or the Department of Transport.
- The procedure for issuance of IDPs is as follows:
+ When individuals submit their application directly to the Department for Roads of Vietnam or the Department of Transport, they must present their original national driving license issued by Vietnam, passport, and permanent residence card (for foreigners) for verification of accuracy and legality of the IDP issuance. They must also fulfill the obligation to pay the required fees upon acceptance of the application according to regulations.
When submitting the application through the online public service system, individuals must provide accurate and legal information as instructed and take responsibility for the accuracy and legality of the provided content. They must also fulfill the obligation to pay the fees through the payment function of the online public service system and other service fees as needed.
In case the application does not comply with the regulations, the receiving agency is responsible for notifying the individual directly or through written communication or the online public service system about the additional or modified requirements within a period of 2 working days from the date of receiving the application.
+ Within a period of 5 working days from the date of receiving the application that complies with the regulations, the Department for Roads of Vietnam or the Department of Transport will issue the IDP to the individual. If the IDP is not issued, a clear reason must be provided.
In case the IDP is lost or damaged, the individual can submit a request for a replacement according to the regulations stated in Clause 1, Article 8 of Circular 29/2015/TT-BGTVT, as amended by Clause 1, Article 1 of Circular 01/2021/TT-BGTVT.
- The IDP will not be issued in the following cases:
+ The national driving license is erased or damaged, and no longer contains the necessary information or has discrepancies in identification.
+ The national driving license is not issued by the authorized agency as prescribed.
In case an individual is found to have deceived or falsified information on the IDP application to obtain the IDP, in addition to the IDP being revoked by the issuing agency, the individual will also be held legally responsible and will not be issued an IDP for a period of 3 years from the date of the violation being discovered.
What are the regulations on the use of the IDP issued by Vietnam?
Pursuant to Article 10 of Circular 29/2015/TT-BGTVT, the use of the IDP issued by Vietnam is regulated as follows:
- Any people having the IDP issued by Vietnam who operates a vehicle in a member state of Vienna Convention shall bring the IDP and the National driving permit, and shall comply with the provisions of the traffic rules of such country.
- The IDP issued by Vietnam is not valid in Vietnam’s territory.
Therefore, any people having the IDP issued by Vietnam who operates a vehicle in a member state of Vienna Convention shall bring the IDP and the National driving permit, and shall comply with the provisions of the traffic rules of such country.
Circular 05/2024/TT-BGTVT comes into force from June 1, 2024.
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