I want to rent a motorcycle in HCMC (Saigon) and ride to Cambodia and back. I know, that I need "Blue Card" for motorcycle and it is not a problem (several rental shops, including well-known Flamingo Travel, promised to provide one, for bigger deposit, of course!).
I'll get multi-entry Vietnamese visa, too. It is clear.
But I'm puzzled by other documents, especially driving license.
I have driving license (ID card like) issued by my country (Russia). I have International Driving License (A6-format book), issued by Russia, as well.
But I have different opinions about do I need Vietnamese DL or not.
Thank you!
Please note, I'm speaking about border crossing to Cambodia and back, not about riding in Vietnam. It is crucial: I know (and have personal experience) that it is totally possible to ride in Vietnam with IDL without any problems.
I'll get multi-entry Vietnamese visa, too. It is clear.
But I'm puzzled by other documents, especially driving license.
I have driving license (ID card like) issued by my country (Russia). I have International Driving License (A6-format book), issued by Russia, as well.
But I have different opinions about do I need Vietnamese DL or not.
- Some resources say, that I can not get Vietnamese DL with tourist visa (even multi-entry one), and IDL is enough.
- Some resources say, that it is possible to get Vietnamese DL, but I don't need to.
- One personal contact in Vietnam says, that I need to get Vietnamese driving license or I'll have problems at border crossing, and it takes whole week to obtain one, and that all abovementioned resources try to sell motorcycle tour to me, and, yes, if I have Vietnamese guide, I could have any DL, but if I'm travelling without Vietnamese support, I need Vietnamese DL to cross a border.
Thank you!
Please note, I'm speaking about border crossing to Cambodia and back, not about riding in Vietnam. It is crucial: I know (and have personal experience) that it is totally possible to ride in Vietnam with IDL without any problems.