Know the Rules for Your Move in Vietnam
A national Road Transport Business Licence, recently overhauled under the 2024 Law on Roads, with a Vietnamese-citizenship requirement for drivers.
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Vietnam licenses road goods transport nationally under the 2024 Law on Roads and Decree No. 158/2024/ND-CP, requiring a Road Transport Business Licence from the Department of Transport for the business operating the vehicles. This framework was substantially updated as recently as 2024 to 2026; always confirm current requirements directly before hiring a mover.
What kind of question is it?
A Road Transport Business Licence for the business operating the vehicles, requiring business registration, journey monitoring devices, and Vietnamese citizenship for drivers.
Vietnam →The Vietnam Competition and Consumer Authority (VCCA), under a recently strengthened 2023 consumer protection law.
Covered within the Vietnam pageInternational multimodal transport business requires its own registration and professional liability insurance.
International: Vietnam →Select a page
Disclaimer: This information is provided for general reference only. Regulations may change, and Vietnam’s road transport licensing framework has been substantially updated as recently as 2026. Always confirm current requirements directly with the Department of Transport before hiring a mover.
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