Three steps, all online
No appointments and no originals in the post. You can order from a PDF or a scan of your driver licence.
Send the PDF, a scan or a clear photo of your driver licence.
Every field is translated, including notes recorded on the driver licence.
Within 2–3 business days (1–2 days for car rental), or urgent: next business day (24 hours for rental). Add a printed copy by post if you need one.
Your translation is compared line by line with your passport and other documents, so it has to be complete and exact.
What you receive
- Every field translated, including the notes recorded on the driver licence.
- Every name, date and number on the driver licence carried into the translation.
- The translator's NAATI stamp and certification statement, showing who translated it and their NAATI credential.
- Our letterhead with our address and telephone number, so the translation can be traced back to us.
Driving in Australia on a Vietnamese licence
Each state sets its own rules. Here is what the licensing authorities say, and where our translation can and cannot be used.
What each part of your Vietnamese licence means
| On the driver licence | What it is | In your translation |
|---|---|---|
| Số / No. | The licence number | Licence No. |
| Họ tên / Full name | The holder's full name, as printed on the card | Full name |
| Ngày sinh / Date of birth | Date of birth (day, month, year) | Date of birth |
| Quốc tịch / Nationality | Nationality | Nationality |
| Nơi cư trú / Address | The holder's place of residence in Vietnam | Place of residence |
| Hạng / Class | The licence class, e.g. A1 (motorcycles up to 125 cm³) or B (cars with up to 8 passenger seats) | Class |
| Có giá trị đến · Ngày hết hạn | The expiry date. Under the 2024 law, classes A1, A and B1 have no expiry; B and C1 last 10 years; the heavier classes 5 years | Expiry date (or "No expiry") |
| Ngày cấp · Nơi cấp / Cơ quan cấp | When the licence was issued, and the issuing authority printed on the card | Date of issue · Issuing authority |
| Mặt sau: Các loại xe cơ giới được điều khiển | The back of the card: the table of vehicle classes, the date the test was passed (ngày trúng tuyển), any restriction codes and the card serial number | Reverse: classes of motor vehicle authorised · date passed · conditions |
What to send us
- The official driver licence as a PDF, or a clear colour scan where every line is readable.
- Every page in one file.
- Both sides of the licence card, front and back, in colour.
Frequently asked questions
Can I use your translation to transfer my licence in NSW?
No. For a NSW licence application, Transport for NSW only accepts translations from Multicultural NSW or the Department of Home Affairs, and it asks for the original translation document. Our NAATI translation is suited to driving in NSW as a visitor and to licence applications in states that accept NAATI translations, such as Victoria, Queensland and Western Australia.
My licence already has English on it. Do I still need a translation?
Cards issued since 1 March 2025 are printed in Vietnamese and English. Whether that is enough depends on the authority: NSW, Victoria and Queensland ask for a translation where a licence is not in English, while WA's Department of Transport says a licence from a non-recognised country that is in dual languages (English and another language) does not need one. If you are unsure, ask the authority before you order.
I want to hire a car. Will this translation be accepted?
Car rental companies set their own requirements for overseas licences, so please check with your rental company before you travel.
How long does the translation take?
Standard delivery for a driver licence is 2 to 3 business days. An urgent option ($100) is available at checkout.
Do I need an apostille on my Vietnamese licence?
The NSW, Victorian, Queensland and WA licensing pages we checked ask for your original licence and an English translation, and do not mention legalisation or an apostille. Vietnam joined the Apostille Convention with effect from 11 September 2026, so if another authority asks for one, it is issued by Vietnam's Ministry of Foreign Affairs. An apostille is translated as an extra page.
Can I get a printed copy?
Yes. The certified translation is always delivered as a PDF by email, and you can add a printed copy sent by post when you order.
Other Vietnamese documents we translate
Another document? See Vietnamese translation services.