I. Legal basis

• Circular No. 108/2026/TT-BCA 

II. What document are required in the application dossier for driving test?

1. Dossier Submitted by the Driving Training Institution

Pursuant to Clause 1, Article 16 of Circular No. 108/2026/TT-BCA, the driving test application dossier submitted by the driving training institution shall include:

• A report requesting the organization of the driving test, made using Form No. 02 of Appendix VII issued together with Circular No. 108/2026/TT-BCA;
• A list of candidates proposed to take the driving test for the issuance of a driving license, made using Form No. 03 of Appendix VII;
• The individual driving test application dossier specified in Clause 2, Article 16 of Circular No. 108/2026/TT-BCA.

2. Individual Driving Test Application Dossier

Pursuant to Clause 2, Article 16 of Circular No. 108/2026/TT-BCA, an individual’s driving test application dossier shall include the following documents:

• A primary-level vocational certificate, training certificate, or certificate confirming completion of the training course, applicable to candidates taking the driving test for licenses of categories A1, A, B1, B, C1, C, D1, D2, D, BE, C1E, CE, D1E, D2E, and DE;
• A valid driver’s health certificate (electronic version). In the event of a system failure, a paper health certificate issued by a qualified medical examination and treatment establishment in accordance with the law on medical examination and treatment may be used;
• A copy or electronic copy of one of the following documents: diplomatic identity card, official identity card, valid visa or temporary residence card with a validity period of at least 90 days, or valid permanent residence card (for foreigners);
• Where an individual submits a copy, the original must be presented for comparison. Where the individual submits a copy that is legally valid for use in lieu of the original in accordance with the law on certification, presentation of the original is not required;
• A record summarizing the results of previous driving tests, applicable to candidates who failed a previous driving test and wish to register for a retest.

III. How Is the Driving Test Application Dossier Submitted?

Pursuant to Article 9 of Circular No. 108/2026/TT-BCA, the electronic driving test application dossier shall be submitted online through one of the following methods:

• The National Public Service Portal;
• The National Identification Application;
• Applications of the People’s Public Security Forces as prescribed.

The dossier must be submitted at least 7 working days before the driving test.

IV. What Are the Eligibility Requirements for Individuals to Take the Driving Test for a Driving License?

Pursuant to Article 15 of Circular No. 12/2025/TT-BCA, an individual must satisfy the following conditions to take the driving test for a driving license:

(1) Meet the minimum age requirement applicable to each driving license category, specifically:

• Persons aged 16 or older may operate mopeds;
• Persons aged 18 or older may be issued driving licenses of categories A1, A, B1, B, and C1, and may be issued a certificate of training in road traffic law knowledge to operate special-purpose motorcycles participating in road traffic;
• Persons aged 21 or older may be issued driving licenses of categories C and BE;
• Persons aged 24 or older may be issued driving licenses of categories D1, D2, C1E, and CE;
• Persons aged 27 or older may be issued driving licenses of categories D, D1E, D2E, and DE;
• The maximum age for drivers of passenger automobiles (including buses) carrying more than 29 persons (excluding the driver’s seat) and sleeper buses is 57 years for males and 55 years for females.

(2) Meet the health standards required for driving in accordance with the regulations of the Ministry of Health on health standards and medical examinations for drivers and operators of special-purpose motorcycles.

(3) Have their completion of the driving training course certified by a driving training institution or hold a primary-level vocational certificate or training certificate.

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