Where to register for driving licenses? What is the application? How much are the fees and charges for driving tests in Vietnam?
Where to register for driving licenses? What is the application for driving tests in Vietnam?
Motorcycle is a phrase often mentioned that refers to basic popular motorbikes with a cylinder capacity of 50cm3 - 175cm3. According to Regulation QCVN 41:2019/BGTVT issued together with Circular 54/2019/TT-BGTVT, motorbikes are two- or three-wheeled motor vehicles and similar vehicles, moving by engines with cylinder capacity from 50 cm3 or more, the vehicle's weight must not exceed 400 kg.
Pursuant to the provisions in Clause 1, Article 16 of Circular 12/2017/TT-BGTVT:
Classification of driving licenses
1. A1 class licenses issued to:
a) Persons controlling two-wheeled motorbikes with cylinder volume from 50 cm3 to less than 175 cm3;
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It can be seen that driving licenses are understood as A1 class driving licenses issued to drivers controlling two-wheeled motorbikes with cylinder volume from 50 cm3 to less than 175 cm3.
According to the provisions of Article 9 of Circular 12/2017/TT-BGTVT, Learners that apply for the first license shall submit 01 application directly at the training institution.
After receiving complete application from learners, the training institution will make a list of students and send it to the Vietnam Road Administration or the Department of Transport to prepare to organize the test for learners.
Therefore, people who want to register for driving licenses can apply at training institution established in accordance with the law.
Note: Regulations do not require submitting documents to the training institution at the place of residence (permanent or temporary residence). Therefore, if it is convenient for you to take the driving license test in a locality, you can submit your application to the training institution in that locality.
(*) Registration documents for driving licenses test
Pursuant to the provisions of Article 9 of Circular 12/2017/TT-BGTVT supplemented by Clause 2, Article 2 of Circular 01/2021/TT-BGTVT, first-time driving learners must prepare 01 set of documents and submit directly to training facilities. Records include:
(1) Application for studying and testing to issue driving licenses according to the form specified in Appendix 7 issued with Circular 12/2017/TT-BGTVT;
(2) Copy of ID card or citizen identification card or valid passport with ID card number or citizen identification card number for Vietnamese people; Valid passport for Vietnamese residing abroad;
(3) Copy of passport with more than 6 months validity and temporary residence card or permanent residence card or diplomatic identity card or official service identity card for foreigners;
(4) Driver's health certificate issued by a competent medical facility according to regulations.
In addition, ethnic minorities who cannot read or write Vietnamese and learn to drive class A1 motorbikes must prepare a set of documents and submit them directly to the training facility. Records include:
(1) Copy of ID card or citizen identification card or valid passport with identification card number or citizen identification card number for Vietnamese people; Valid passport for Vietnamese residing abroad;
(2) Driver's health certificate issued by a competent medical facility according to regulations.
(3) Certification from the People's Committee of the commune, ward or town where you reside, certifying that you are an ethnic minority person who cannot read or write Vietnamese according to the form specified in Appendix 24 issued with Circular 12/2017/TT-BGTVT; The confirmation is valid for 01 year from the date of signing; The individual signs or fingerprints the confirmation.
Where to register for driving licenses? What is the application for driving tests in Vietnam? (Image from the Internet)
How much are the fees and charges for driving tests in Vietnam?
According to regulations in Circular 37/2023/TT-BTC, driving license test takers are required to pay fees and charges at the test including:
- Theory exam fee: 60,000 VND/time.
- Practical exam fee: 70,000 VND/time.
- Fee for issuance of driving licenses (submit application in person): 135,000 VND/time. If applying online from December 1, 2023 to December 31, 2025, the fee is 115,000 VND/time.
In addition, before that, individuals may also have to pay some additional fees such as health examination fees, card photo fees, and application fees at the testing center (if hiring a service to prepare documents for driving licenses). , practice test fees on the field,...
Vietnam: What does the A1 driving tests include?
According to the provisions of Clause 3, Article 21 of Circular 12/2017/TT-BGTVT supplemented by Points a and b, Clause 13, Article 1 of Circular 38/2019/TT-BGTVT, the content of the A1 driving test includes:
(1) Theory test:
Currently, the theory test includes 25 theoretical questions related to regulations of road traffic law and driving techniques, including 01 weak question.
Candidates who take A1 class license test and have the driving permit granted by transport authorities are exempted from theory tests.
(2) Practical test
Test takers must drive a motorbike through 04 tests: following a figure 8, crossing straight lines, crossing roads with bumper lines, crossing rough roads.
Practical driving test in the picture to issue A1 class driving licenses for people with disabilities to operate three-wheeled motorbikes for people with disabilities.
The test taker must drive the vehicle in a zigzag pattern.
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