

TyNg
American looking for information about Vietnam
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IDP 1949 not recognized by the Vietnamese police by TyNg
During my recent trip to Vietnam, I was stopped by the Vietnamese police and learned that my IDP 1949 is not valid in Vietnam. Are there solutions to this problem, besides getting an IDP 1968 which is not possible for a US citizen? thanks!

There's a lot of conflicting information regarding this matter, but it's re-assuring that there are some sources supporting the validity of IDP 1949. I'll continue to drive with my IDP 1949 in Vietnam, and hope I don't get stopped by cops that ... Read More


IDP 1949 not recognized by the Vietnamese police by TyNg
During my recent trip to Vietnam, I was stopped by the Vietnamese police and learned that my IDP 1949 is not valid in Vietnam. Are there solutions to this problem, besides getting an IDP 1968 which is not possible for a US citizen? thanks!

According to the AAA website, Vietnam is OK for IDP usage, "Not party to 1949 Convention: International Driving Permit Honored," but all of us are at the mercy of the traffic cops in VN. There is a Vietnamese saying "phép vua thua lệ ... Read More


IDP 1949 not recognized by the Vietnamese police by TyNg
During my recent trip to Vietnam, I was stopped by the Vietnamese police and learned that my IDP 1949 is not valid in Vietnam. Are there solutions to this problem, besides getting an IDP 1968 which is not possible for a US citizen? thanks!

I have noticed that the Australian Consulate website in HCMC says, only a Vietnamese licence can be used...no class of IDP OK in VN now? - @KKK36 According to an insurance agent from Mercedes in Vietnam, IDP 1968 would work. 1949 no bueno. Read More


IDP 1949 not recognized by the Vietnamese police by TyNg
During my recent trip to Vietnam, I was stopped by the Vietnamese police and learned that my IDP 1949 is not valid in Vietnam. Are there solutions to this problem, besides getting an IDP 1968 which is not possible for a US citizen? thanks!

During my recent trip to Vietnam, I was stopped by the Vietnamese police and learned that my IDP 1949 is not valid in Vietnam. Are there solutions to this problem, besides getting an IDP 1968 which is not possible for a US citizen? thanks! - ... Read More

IDP 1949 not recognized by the Vietnamese police
During my recent trip to Vietnam, I was stopped by the Vietnamese police and learned that my IDP 1949 is not valid in Vietnam. Are there solutions to this problem, besides getting an IDP 1968 which is not possible for a US citizen? thanks! Read More