Previously, people could easily register for an international driving permit (IDP) online through the public service portal of the Ministry of Transport. However, since March 2025, after the Ministry of Public Security took over the management function, the old service portal has stopped operating.
Meanwhile, the new system at dvc4.gplx.gov.vn, operated by the Traffic Police Department, currently only supports domestic driver's license exchanges and does not yet integrate the IDP issuance function.
Therefore, the Ministry of Public Security is building an online IDP issuance platform and is expected to operate in June 2025. During this time, people can directly go to agencies to submit their applications such as: Traffic Police Department, Traffic Police Department of Public Security of major provinces and cities.
People can go directly to the authorities to submit applications for international driving licenses.
IDP issued by Vietnam under the Vienna Convention 1968, is valid in 86 countries, mainly in Asia and Europe. This is an important document for those who need to drive legally when traveling , working or studying abroad.
The maximum validity of an IDP is 3 years but must not exceed the validity of the domestic driving license. If the domestic driving license is only valid for 2 years, the IDP is also only valid for 2 years. When it is necessary to renew, people must exchange their domestic driving license first.
Although IDPs are valid in many countries, some countries, such as Japan, do not recognize them. In such cases, people can opt for an international driving permit issued by the International Automobile Association (IAA).
The IAA certificate has a wider scope of use, recognized in 192 countries. However, this is not a license issued by a state agency, but people need to register themselves through the IAA website or intermediary services, with a cost of 1.5 to 3 million VND, depending on the validity period from 1 to 20 years.
The suspension of online IDP issuance may be inconvenient, but people can still register directly with the authorities. While waiting for the online system to be completed, those who need to drive abroad should proactively complete the procedures or look for suitable alternatives to ensure a smooth journey.
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