Can you ride a motorbike in Vietnam without a license?
Based on 3 discussions with 2 participants · Last activity: 19 days ago
TL;DR
Without a license, you can legally ride only 50cc scooters or electric bikes up to 4 kW. Riding anything more powerful without a license is illegal and carries fines from 2 million VND.
What the community said
To stay on the safe side, choose an electric bike up to 4 kW or a 50cc scooter — no license required for either, and you won't have issues with police.
19 days ago Electric up to 4 kW / 50cc — no license needed
Riding a motorbike over 50cc without a valid license is illegal in Vietnam. Fines start at 2 million VND.
19 days ago Fine from 2,000,000 VND
The safest rental option is a 50cc scooter or an electric bike under 4 kW — no license required and zero legal risk.
19 days ago 50cc or electric up to 4 kW