What does the application file for a driving license test include?

Train is one of the commonly used means of transporting passengers and goods to other provinces and cities in Vietnam. Because the train journey is very long, train drivers are required to meet strict standards and must be granted a train driving license according to regulations. So what does the application for a boat driving license test include? Let's clarify:

Pursuant to Clause 1, Article 31 of Circular 15/2023/TT-BGTVT (effective from September 1, 2023), the application file for a train driving license test

(1) Original paper or electronic document: Enterprise's written request for a train driving license according to the form specified in Appendix VI issued with Circular 15/2023/TT-BGTVT and confirmation document Receipt from the enterprise or project Investor (or the organization assigned by the Project Investor to manage the urban railway project) regarding satisfactory personnel and safe train control during the trial operation period. entire system of the project, according to the form specified in Appendix VII issued with Circular 15/2023/TT-BGTVT;

(2) A certified copy or a certified electronic copy of the acceptance record meeting the requirements for the training of human resources to operate the urban railway project specializing in train driving according to the project contract, Attached is a list of personnel requested to be issued a train driving license;

(3) Personal profile:

– Original or electronic copy of application for a train driving license according to the form specified in Appendix VIII issued with Circular 15/2023/TT-BGTVT;

– Original or electronic copy or certified copy or certified electronic copy of certificate of fitness for train driving according to regulations of the Minister of Health;

– Certified copy or certified electronic copy:

+ Diploma or certificate of elementary level or higher in driving railway vehicles appropriate to the type of vehicle being tested issued by a Vietnamese training facility, or driving diploma or certificate or graduation certificate Railway vehicles suitable for the type of test vehicles issued by foreign organizations through the project's training and technology transfer process;

+ Certificate or certificate of training in urban railway law knowledge issued by a competent training facility;

– 03 3x4cm color photos or electronic photos taken within no more than 06 months from the date of application submission.

Examination procedures to apply for a train driving license on currently operating railways

The testing process is a common concern of many people before applying for a license for any type of vehicle, including trains. The actual testing process for a boat driving license will take a certain amount of time. So specifically, what are the steps involved in the examination procedure to apply for a train driving license on currently operating railways? We will help readers answer this question:

Procedures for granting train driving licenses to train drivers on currently operating railway lines are carried out according to the instructions in Article 30 of Circular 15/2023/TT-BGTVT (effective from September 1, 2023), As follows:

Step 1: Prepare documents to request a driving license test

Step 2: Submit application

The enterprise submits 01 set of documents to the ship driving license issuing agency in one of the following forms:

– Submit directly to the one-stop department;

– Submit via online public service portal or national online public service portal;

– Submit via postal system or other appropriate forms.

Step 3: The boat driving licensing agency receives and checks the documents

– In case the dossier is not in accordance with regulations, within 01 working day from the date of receiving the dossier through the one-stop department or through the online public service portal; 02 working days from the date of receiving documents in other forms, the ship driving license issuing agency is responsible for notifying and guiding the enterprise to complete the documents according to regulations;

– In case the dossier is complete and in accordance with regulations, the ship driving license-issuing agency shall carry out the procedures as prescribed in Clause 4, Article 30 of Circular 15/2023/TT-BGTVT.

Step 4: Organize the test to issue a driving license

– Within 02 working days from the date of receiving the complete and prescribed dossier, the ship driving license-issuing agency shall issue a decision to organize a test to issue a ship driving license and decide to establish an examination council. record and notify in writing to the enterprise.

In particular, the decision to organize the test must clearly state the form of the theoretical test (written test or multiple-choice test), list of candidates eligible to take the test, type of driving license registered for the test, type of test. Testing facilities for each candidate taking the test;

– Within a maximum period of 03 months from the date of establishment decision, the Examination Council coordinates with businesses to organize the examination according to the content and process specified in Circular 15/2023/TT-BGTVT , and report the results to the driver's license issuing agency.

In case the test is not completed within the above time limit, the testing council must report to the driver's license-issuing agency, clearly stating the reason, proposing to extend the time or end the test.

The extension period is 01 time and must not exceed 01 month;

– Within 03 working days from the date of the test results report, the driver's license issuing agency will issue a driver's license to those who meet the requirements.

In cases where a train driving license is not issued, the train driving license issuing agency shall notify the business in writing and clearly state the reason.

Application submission time and application forms

To be granted a train driving license, candidates are required to equip themselves with adequate knowledge and skills to enter the testing stage. However, first, contestants need to prepare a set of necessary documents to apply for a train driving license and submit it to the competent authority. So, current law regulates the application submission time and forms for submitting applications for testing for a train driver's license. Please follow the following content:

Application submission time and application forms

The enterprise submits 01 sets of documents to the train driving license issuing agency in one of the forms specified in Clause 2, Article 30 of Circular 15/2023/TT-BGTVT, at the latest before the urban railway is in operation. Operate and operate commercially for 1 full year.

After this time, the issuance of train driving licenses shall comply with the provisions of Article 30 of Circular 15/2023/TT-BGTVT.

Application forms

The enterprise submits 01 set of documents to the ship driving license issuing agency in one of the following forms:

– Submit directly to the one-stop department;

– Submit via online public service portal or national online public service portal;

– Submit via postal system or other appropriate forms.

The boat driving licensing agency receives and checks the documents

Trains are popular public transportation. Each train will carry a lot of passengers and goods. To ensure safe circulation, the train driver's skills play a very important role in each trip, especially the train driver must be licensed. license according to regulations. So according to regulations, which agency has the authority to issue train driving licenses to receive and check documents, please follow our content below:

Pursuant to Article 29 of Circular 15/2023/TT-BGTVT, there are regulations on competent agencies as follows:

The agency that issues ship driving licenses

1. The Vietnam Railways Department organizes tests, issues, reissues, and revokes train driving licenses on national railways, urban railways, and specialized railways, except for the provisions in Clause 2 of this Article.
2. People's Committees of provinces and centrally run cities with specialized railways and urban railways specified in Appendix III issued with this Circular (hereinafter referred to as Provincial People's Committees) shall organize supervision Validate, issue, re-issue and revoke train driving licenses on urban railways and specialized railways according to the provisions of this Circular.

Thus, for driving licenses on national railways, urban railways, and specialized railways, issued by the Vietnam Railways Department.

For train driving licenses on specialized railways and urban railways specified in Appendix III issued with Circular 15/2023/TT-BGTVT issued by the People's Committee of provinces and centrally run cities.