This is a really great video Mr. Stevenson, it was very informative with no fluff. This is a great example of “when in Rome please follow the Roman laws,”even though many of the Romans themselves do not. Damn good video, thank you.
For those in the hypothetical situation, it is wise to get their license, since daily events are unpredictable it's better to be prepared than unprepared. Thanks for sharing another informative video, Alex, I appreciate it!
Thanks for another informational video Alex, I am planning on getting a license as well to cover my butt. The driving process is quite similar to when I got my license in South Korea a few years ago since I wanted to ride a motorcycle bigger than 125cc. I hope the part about having a valid license from any country holds true since I have my Korean and New Zealand licenses!!!
The traffic is too chaotic to even think of driving a scooter here. I prefer SA traffic over this any day. Great video. I have been traveling with an IDP for the past 8 months and have not had any trouble. Vietnam's roads are really crazy.
Does having a full bike licence at home still enable you just to take the practical and receive a VN bike licence, if so what would be the expiry is it tied to your visa or your home licence
You can ride up to 50cc without a license, I believe. So you could get a Honda Super Cub. However, they're small and slow, and, with regards to insurance, your insurer could maybe still use it as an excuse not to pay out if you're in an accident (get confirmation from them in writing first!).
@@ninja.teacher I probably think that when Tornado Brick asks about moped he means 50CC bike, in many countries you NO need to have a license to drive any 2 wheelers under 50cc.... i gues that is what he asks....
Xin Chao Alex from little Saigon, in the Southern California, where i'm having a Banh mi op la and Cafe sua da, as i watch this very insightful video, but do you have any recommendations for insurance companies and monthly cost? Or maybe you do a video on such.
Hi.. I tried to contact the Minh ? .. the guy who helped you.. but the phone number no longer exist and his facebook is not there either.. Are you able to share an alternative source ?.. Thanks for sharing
Hi Alex, I tried contacting the person in the namecard you have shown but he's no longer helping foreigners to get their license. By any chance you have other contacts?
what's the actual process before taking the test, do you have to book the test somewhere? what documents do you need? how long does it take to actually get the physical licence? thanks
H Alex, I was directed to you by Feed the Cory. I might be coming to Saigon soon for an internship and I was just wondering if you had any advise for someone just moving there?
Thanks for the video Alex, not a lot of good information about this online. One question though- Can you get a license on a tourist visa w/o a work permit?
Hey! Great video! I have a couple of questions. Can I get a motorbike license on a tourist visa? Also, could you share how to contact the person who helped you out to get the driving license?
I am not sure where you are getting these prices from. You shouldn't go through an agent. Just bring your license to the Department of Tranasportation and fill out the forms. I did it last weekend. It costs no more than 200,000 dong all said and done.
Thanks for the informational video on getting a Vietnamese driving license. Have you ever applied for International Driving Permit for your Vietnamese driving license? If you do, could you please let me know the Convention that Vietnam is signatory to, Geneva 1949 or Vienna 1968?
You can get travel insurance like this: th-cam.com/video/o62BcxRyADA/w-d-xo.html Or look into local or international health insurance options - there are a lot out there!
Perfect. Looking for something like this. Question.: Do you have to know manual transmission or is a semi-automatic scooter ok? Also, have you heard of anyone getting a pass from police if they only had their home driver's license, and the 1949 IDP (I'm Canadian, as far as I know, it does not issue the 1968 IDP)?.
You mentioned insurance in the video. Is it health insurance from a foreign country or insurance from VN? Are the insurance expensive? Don't live in VN but planning to retire there. Thanks!
Hello! My Google research hasn't been able to answer this question. Are tourists able to get a motorbike license in Vietnam, or only foreigners with a working permit/residency in Vietnam? Many websites say it's only for foreigners with permit, but I've also heard of tourists getting their license there. Do you have knowledge on this?
Did you have to take a blood test as part of getting a license? I am applying for one now and I am being told that I need to take a blood test (I already did a urine test and vision test). Also, what type of visa were you on at this time? I have a 5 year visa exemption and was hoping this would allow me to get a license that would last for the duration of this exemption.
Hello, Teacher. Which country do you come from? USA or Canada? If you come Canada , which city and province? I am living in Toronto, On Canada for more than 40 years, I want to move to live in Vietnam, I can speak 5 languages including Vietnamese and English, Chinese.
We went with our driving instructor to the same course the day before. It didn't seem like you could just go there by yourself with your own bike though.
This is a really great video Mr. Stevenson, it was very informative with no fluff. This is a great example of “when in Rome please follow the Roman laws,”even though many of the Romans themselves do not. Damn good video, thank you.
I know why. With the writing test u only sit in the room and a man come to your computer put all the answers for ya. Ive done that even im viet lol
For those in the hypothetical situation, it is wise to get their license, since daily events are unpredictable it's better to be prepared than unprepared. Thanks for sharing another informative video, Alex, I appreciate it!
Very helpful video, Alex. Thank you.
You're welcome!
Thanks for another informational video Alex, I am planning on getting a license as well to cover my butt. The driving process is quite similar to when I got my license in South Korea a few years ago since I wanted to ride a motorcycle bigger than 125cc. I hope the part about having a valid license from any country holds true since I have my Korean and New Zealand licenses!!!
Looks like the Vietnamese government cracked down on the written test portion :(
Thanks for the details!
A great help, thank you very much!
Congratulations Alex
Good info, but was waiting for info on international driver's permit. Thanks
The traffic is too chaotic to even think of driving a scooter here. I prefer SA traffic over this any day.
Great video.
I have been traveling with an IDP for the past 8 months and have not had any trouble. Vietnam's roads are really crazy.
As bad as traffic is there, i didnt know anyone got pulled over by the cops. Does vietnam actually have traffic laws?
That's debatable 😀
Could I book this before travelling to Vietnam and then complete the test on the day I land?
How long have you been living in Vietnam? How long have you been learning Vietnamese?
Awesome
Does having a full bike licence at home still enable you just to take the practical and receive a VN bike licence, if so what would be the expiry is it tied to your visa or your home licence
Do you need a license to drive a moped around the city?
That's what this whole video is about. 😃 See the last third of the video for an explanation of "how necessary" it is.
In Vietnam they just call mopeds motorbikes, so same thing.
You can ride up to 50cc without a license, I believe. So you could get a Honda Super Cub. However, they're small and slow, and, with regards to insurance, your insurer could maybe still use it as an excuse not to pay out if you're in an accident (get confirmation from them in writing first!).
@@ninja.teacher I probably think that when Tornado Brick asks about moped he means 50CC bike, in many countries you NO need to have a license to drive any 2 wheelers under 50cc.... i gues that is what he asks....
Xin Chao Alex from little Saigon, in the Southern California, where i'm having a Banh mi op la and Cafe sua da, as i watch this very insightful video, but do you have any recommendations for insurance companies and monthly cost? Or maybe you do a video on such.
Hi! I have covered travel insurance but I'll probably do an updated one on health insurance.
Alex Stevenson awesome i'm looking forward to it...and thanks for the info.
sweet tooth người viet hay mỹ vậy
tý tẹo 1103 hey i've been learning viet for the pass year because will be moving there with my wife who is Vietnamese born and raised in phanthiet.
Hi.. I tried to contact the Minh ? .. the guy who helped you.. but the phone number no longer exist and his facebook is not there either.. Are you able to share an alternative source ?.. Thanks for sharing
Only really helpfull video I could find about this topic! Thanks a lot
Hey Alex…still have your guys’ contacts?
So I need $235 and call the guy on the card (Well, if it's in Saigon). I want to get the license in Da Nang...
Hi Alex, I tried contacting the person in the namecard you have shown but he's no longer helping foreigners to get their license. By any chance you have other contacts?
I hear nobody care if you have one and it only good for insurance if you get hit so you can filed a claim.
what's the actual process before taking the test, do you have to book the test somewhere? what documents do you need? how long does it take to actually get the physical licence? thanks
Do you have the contact of the guy?
Thanks for the upload. Can you get a Vietnamese license without having one in your home country?
H Alex, I was directed to you by Feed the Cory. I might be coming to Saigon soon for an internship and I was just wondering if you had any advise for someone just moving there?
Thanks for the video Alex, not a lot of good information about this online. One question though- Can you get a license on a tourist visa w/o a work permit?
Yup!
What size engine cc can you ride with a vietnamese license when you pass the test
If u already have a motor bike license an renew in Vietnam is it good for life also.
Hey! Great video! I have a couple of questions. Can I get a motorbike license on a tourist visa? Also, could you share how to contact the person who helped you out to get the driving license?
I am not sure where you are getting these prices from. You shouldn't go through an agent. Just bring your license to the Department of Tranasportation and fill out the forms. I did it last weekend. It costs no more than 200,000 dong all said and done.
Thanks for the informational video on getting a Vietnamese driving license. Have you ever applied for International Driving Permit for your Vietnamese driving license? If you do, could you please let me know the Convention that Vietnam is signatory to, Geneva 1949 or Vienna 1968?
So what about health insurance?
You can get travel insurance like this: th-cam.com/video/o62BcxRyADA/w-d-xo.html
Or look into local or international health insurance options - there are a lot out there!
Perfect. Looking for something like this. Question.: Do you have to know manual transmission or is a semi-automatic scooter ok? Also, have you heard of anyone getting a pass from police if they only had their home driver's license, and the 1949 IDP (I'm Canadian, as far as I know, it does not issue the 1968 IDP)?.
1. Nope. 2. Yes, it expires. It's valid for the same length as your car / motorbike license from back home.
You mentioned insurance in the video. Is it health insurance from a foreign country or insurance from VN? Are the insurance expensive? Don't live in VN but planning to retire there. Thanks!
Quang B you can get local or international health insurance. Lots of options out there!
Alex Stevenson can you do a video on getting health insurance in Vietnam?
Hello! My Google research hasn't been able to answer this question. Are tourists able to get a motorbike license in Vietnam, or only foreigners with a working permit/residency in Vietnam? Many websites say it's only for foreigners with permit, but I've also heard of tourists getting their license there. Do you have knowledge on this?
Did you have to take a blood test as part of getting a license? I am applying for one now and I am being told that I need to take a blood test (I already did a urine test and vision test).
Also, what type of visa were you on at this time? I have a 5 year visa exemption and was hoping this would allow me to get a license that would last for the duration of this exemption.
Hello, Teacher. Which country do you come from? USA or Canada? If you come Canada , which city and province? I am living in Toronto, On Canada for more than 40 years, I want to move to live in Vietnam, I can speak 5 languages including Vietnamese and English, Chinese.
Do you know if there is a similar service to help foreigners take the test in Hanoi?
Hello. Do you know where to get list of questions?
What about the 1&2 license i wanna buy a sports bike next year they told me i need a 1&2 license for that?
Hi Alex, From what age can you take the written and the driving test? Also, can you do it on tourist visa? Thank you!
Wow you got totally ripped off! I paid 400,000 VND to do my test.
where did you go?
Hello bro
do you speak vietnamese
tôi đã đăng kí kênh anh . =}
Can you explain if you need a work visa or business visa to get your driving licence ? Is it possible with a tourist visa / Thank you .
Tourist visa is fine.
Do you know if there's a place where one can practise the kind of driving done in the test (figure 8, slalom etcetera), before taking the test?
We went with our driving instructor to the same course the day before. It didn't seem like you could just go there by yourself with your own bike though.
please make a video for non Native English speakers.
What do you mean?
How much did you pay for the licence?
It’s all in the video
If u already have a motor bike license an renew in Vietnam is it good for life also.