What documents are needed to rent a motorbike in Vietnam?

For legal rental of a motorbike in Vietnam, an international driving permit (IDP) with an open category "A" is required. Since 2014, local licenses are no longer needed—an IDP is sufficient, which can be obtained through the government services website, MFC, or by contacting the traffic police.

Driving a scooter or motorbike without a license is considered a violation. However, in practice, many rental places do not ask for documents, and tourists ride without them. If stopped by the police, a fine of 1.5 million dong or "resolving the issue on the spot" is possible.

If you do not have category "A," consider alternatives:

• Renting a bicycle (from 25,000 dong) or an electric bicycle (from 100,000 dong)—no license is required for this.
• Using taxis or buses—this is safe and legal.

Important: even if you decide to rent a motorbike without a license, remember the risks—insurance in case of an accident may not cover the damage.

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