I just returned from 6 weeks in SVN,three of which were spent renewing my Vietnamese licence in Vung Tau
What I thought would be a simple renewal turned into days of paperwork,full medical check up(15 tests and a full day at the Russian hospital) 6 trips from Vung Tau to the Transport Dept in Bar Ria(44kl round trip).A complete and utter farce that ended with a trip upstairs to complain to the "MAN" who came down to the front office and half sorted out the obnoxious staff.Only a week later I received a new 3 year licence. The previous licence expired after one year.
Why all the problems------?? It is Vietnam,public servants aint and once the confusion starts and the process gets under way there is no turning back.
I had a English speaking Viet mate with me through to whole frustrating procedure,except for the final pick up of the new plastic licence where the surly obnoxious Viet lady that made most of the problems suddenly transformed into a smiling English speaking,nice and even quiet attractive woman. What the---------------?
After all this the "MAN" informed me that Vietnam law now (from Dec.1st 14) accepts the International drivers/riders licence/permit.
Guess we now have the choice International or Vietnamese.:mrgreen: Take your pick :smile1:
What I thought would be a simple renewal turned into days of paperwork,full medical check up(15 tests and a full day at the Russian hospital) 6 trips from Vung Tau to the Transport Dept in Bar Ria(44kl round trip).A complete and utter farce that ended with a trip upstairs to complain to the "MAN" who came down to the front office and half sorted out the obnoxious staff.Only a week later I received a new 3 year licence. The previous licence expired after one year.
Why all the problems------?? It is Vietnam,public servants aint and once the confusion starts and the process gets under way there is no turning back.
I had a English speaking Viet mate with me through to whole frustrating procedure,except for the final pick up of the new plastic licence where the surly obnoxious Viet lady that made most of the problems suddenly transformed into a smiling English speaking,nice and even quiet attractive woman. What the---------------?
After all this the "MAN" informed me that Vietnam law now (from Dec.1st 14) accepts the International drivers/riders licence/permit.
Guess we now have the choice International or Vietnamese.:mrgreen: Take your pick :smile1: