Why Consider Renting Instead of Owning a Motorbike in Vietnam?

https://www.webike.vn/en
https://muaban.net/
https://xe.chotot.com/

The last two websites are primarily in Vietnamese, but you can still search for motorcycle brands and contact sellers. Once you've found a bike that suits your needs, you can make the purchase locally. After buying, you will receive a blue card, which indicates the motorbike's owner, but the name on the card will likely be that of a Vietnamese citizen.

What are the risks?

Owning a motorbike in Vietnam comes with certain risks:

• Proving ownership can be challenging, especially if:
• You lose your parking ticket at a guarded lot.
• Your motorbike is stolen or seized by authorities.
• You lose the blue card.

Additionally, there is a risk of unknowingly buying a stolen or illegally imported motorbike with counterfeit documents. While instances of original owners reclaiming their bikes are rare, they are not impossible.



What should you do?

For a motorbike to be legally yours, it must have a blue card with matching VIN and chassis numbers, and your name must be registered in the police database.
Registering a New Motorbike in Your Name

1. Request and Verify Quality Certificate: Obtain a certificate of quality (Phiếu Kiểm Tra Chất Lượng Xuất Xưởng) that includes all necessary bike information.
2. Red Invoice for New Bikes: If purchasing from a dealership, ensure you get a red invoice, which is crucial for legal issues and proof of purchase. Many foreigners overlook this due to misinformation.
3. Notarized Sale Contract for Used Bikes: If buying a used bike, sign a notarized sale contract with the previous owner. Ensure you also get a notarized copy of their blue card.
4. Motorbike Insurance: This is mandatory.
5. Pay Tax: Visit the local tax office to pay approximately 5% of the motorbike's value.
6. Visit Traffic Police: Go to the local traffic police station with all necessary documents, including:

• A passport valid for at least one more year
• A resident card valid for at least a year
• A work permit (if applicable)
• In some cases, a letter from your employer may be required.

You do not need a driver's license to register a motorbike as your property, according to rule No. 36/2010/TT-BCA on vehicle registration. The registration process typically takes about a month. Afterward, you'll receive a registration number with "NN," indicating that the owner is a foreigner.