Starting from 16 January 2025, if you’re not officially a resident in Viet Nam, you will not be able to sit an IELTS on paper test. However, you can still take the test on computer so please do choose that option.
Already booked an IELTS on Paper test and you do not hold Vietnam nationality?
If you booked your test before 16 January 2025, you will not need to show proof of residence.
If you booked your test on or after 16 January 2025, you will need to show acceptable proof of residence valid for at least 3 months before the registered test date by email at least three working days before the scheduled test date.
Acceptable proof of residence includes:
- A valid Temporary Resident Card for at least three months before the test date (showing expiry date)
- A valid Permanent Resident Card for at least three months before the test date (showing expiry date)
Please contact us via exams.hanoi@britishcouncil.org or exams.hcmc@britishcouncil.org for further enquiries.