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Is a Vietnamese motorcycle driving license valid in Thailand?

Thiên *************
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Hello ThaiLand

I am a Vietnamese citizen and I have a motorcycle driving license issued in Vietnam.Is my motorcycle driving license valid for use in Thailand?
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Yes, a Vietnamese motorcycle driving license is generally valid for use in Thailand due to ASEAN agreements which recognize driving licenses from member countries for short visits (up to 90 days). It's advisable, however, to carry an English translation or an International Driving Permit (IDP) to avoid potential issues, especially during police checks or vehicle rentals.
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Marius *********
Marius *********
Xin Chao I think YES no problem
Milo *********
Milo *********
When you go to overseas you need international driver licence mate
Antonio *********
Antonio *********
Yes ASEAN DL are valid in Thailand
AmbitiousD**********
AmbitiousD**********
As a Canadian married and living in Vietnam. I have a lifetime Vietnam license but my experience in Thailand, Philippines, Malaysia and Indonesia they all want the IDP as well.
AmbitiousD**********
AmbitiousD**********
Great advice mate
Steven ***************
Steven ***************
AmbitiousDolphin1683 That's because You look Farang not Asian so they figure they can mess with You even though with the Vietnamese license You don't really have to have the IDP. Being Vietnamese He most likely won't get hasseled.
Siggi *******
Siggi *******
AmbitiousDolphin1683 no all ASEAN licenses are valid, doesn't matter what police want. Just tell them ASEAN and fuck off
Lila ******
Lila ******
Yes — generally, a valid Vietnamese motorcycle driving license can be used in Thailand.

Vietnam is an ASEAN member country, and Thailand recognizes driving licenses issued by ASEAN member countries under ASEAN driving license recognition rules.

For a short visit to Thailand, your Vietnamese motorcycle license should generally be accepted, as long as:

✅ The license is still valid

✅ The license covers motorcycle riding

✅ You carry your passport with you

✅ The license details are clear and match your identity

However, for extra safety, it is recommended to carry:

📌 An English translation of the license

or

📌 An International Driving Permit
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This can help avoid problems during police checks, motorcycle rentals, or insurance claims.
Wayne *********
Wayne *********
Your license has English translations and is from a fellow ASEAN country, so you’re good to go.
Bazaar******
Bazaar******
Yes is the simple answer..

ASEAN member countries driver's license are recognized and valid to use in other member countries for up to 90 days..

If you plan to stay longer than 90 days you will need to obtain a Thailand driver's license
Arnold **********
Arnold **********
Yes
Authentic*********
Authentic*********
Nope. Asean member.
Stevie *****
Stevie *****
Yes it is under the Asean group. By law they should accept, but some police don't know the actual law 100% and request you have an IDP to go alongside your license too. You should apply for the IDP, it's only 199k vnd and it gets delivered to your house within 5 days.
AmbitiousD**********
AmbitiousD**********
Stevie Yip where is this online application? I believe thay might have been years ago.
Stevie *****
Stevie *****
AmbitiousDolphin1683 yes it's been available for years.

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Michael ********
Michael ********
Yes Asean
SkilledP*********
SkilledP*********
Yes. Asean travel to each Asean countries can show their driving licemse without international driving permit. I use my Thai driving in Malaysia and indonesia
Graham ******
Graham ******
Vietnam and Thailand are members of the ASEAN driving licence agreement making your license valid in Thailand without an IDP
Jason ********
Jason ********
Need an international driver's license.
Tor ******
Tor ******
@Jason *******
Not for ASEAN licence holders (works also the other with a Thai license).
Stevie *****
Stevie *****
@Jason *******
no such thing
Ole ***************
Ole ***************
Look at the document here.
Jason ********
Jason ********
Stevie Yip uh what this.
Ralph *******
Ralph *******
@Jason *******
That’s a permit. IDP.
Sean **********
Sean **********
@Jason *******
read it, clealy not a license. It is basically an English translation of you valid drivers license from another country
Ron ******
Ron ******
@Jason *******
That's a permit, not a license. It even says so on it.
Michael ********
Michael ********
@Jason *******
nope Asean
Mike ************
Mike ************
Yes
Ole ***************
Ole ***************
Asean countries accept each others driving lisence, same i use my Thai driving lisence for rent motorbike and car in Vietnam,,,no need for IDP for you.

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