Obtaining an International Driving Permit (IDP) in Samoa is straightforward if you hold a valid Samoa national driver's license. For those planning a visit to Samoa, it is advisable to contact the relevant authority in your home country to secure an IDP before departure. However, if you are already traveling and do not possess the IDP, you may opt to have your national driver's license translated online. This method offers a quicker, more convenient, and efficient way to ensure you can legally drive during your travels.
The International Driving Permit is a translation of the national driving license into many languages. The first ID cards appeared in 1926, after the Paris International Convention relative to Motor Traffic. The International Driving Permit was also influenced by two other conventions in 1949 and 1968. The International Driving Permit is the same as the International Driving License.
We remind you that the IDP works only with a valid national license.
Jaminan dhuwit bali sajrone 7 dina!
Sampeyan bisa mbalekake dokumen sing diterbitake dening Panguwasa Nyopir Internasional kapan wae sadurunge pangiriman utawa ing 7 dina sawise pangiriman dokumen kasebut kanggo mbalekake dhuwit kanthi lengkap.
According to the Vienna Convention of 1968, International Driving Permits (IDPs) are authorized to be issued by national governments or designated organizations. In most countries, this function is carried out by automobile associations affiliated with the AIT/FIA, the police, or other authorized entities. To obtain an International Driving Permit in Samoa, you must possess a local license and apply to the relevant authorities here (please notify us if the link is not working). The cost and processing time for an IDP vary by country.
If you hold a national license not issued in Samoa, you must verify if your license permits you to drive and if you require an IDP. If an IDP is necessary, the only option is to order a translation of your driver's license, available either via delivery or as an electronic version (confirm with the rental car company if an electronic version is acceptable), for example, through our services.
For U.S. citizens with only a U.S. driver's license, you can obtain an IDP from AAA, but it must be done before traveling to Samoa!
How to get an International Driving Permit in Samoa?
expand_moreIf you have a local license and want to travel, contact a competent organization. If you are an American and plan to travel in advance, you can get an IDP from AAA. In other cases, you can have your driver's license translated into the required languages so that you can travel with your national license and its translation.
How to apply for International Driving Permit?
expand_moreOur application process is fast and simple. Complete the IDP application form, attach a copy of your valid driver's license, your handwritten signature and a color ID photo, and make the payment. You can apply for an IDP online here.
Do I need an International Driving Permit for Samoa?
expand_moreSamoa has not unified its driving license in accordance with the 1968 Vienna Convention. Drivers from other countries need an International Driving License, unless Samoa and the country that issued your license have an additional agreement on the recognition of driving licenses.
Can I drive in Samoa with a US license?
expand_moreYes. These are U.S. interior territories with special status. You can rent and drive a car with your driver's license.
Can an American drive in Samoa?
expand_moreYes. To drive in Samoa, Americans do not need additional documents other than a national driver's license.
What is the International Driver's Document?
expand_moreOur IDD is ideal for travelers visiting multilingual destinations. No test is required, and the IDD is valid for up to three years. This document is used in conjunction with, but does not replace, your valid national license; it is a translation of your driver’s license in three formats.
Can I rent a car with this document?
expand_moreUsually, yes. However, as requirements vary from region to region, you are advised to inquire directly with car rental companies.
Can I purchase car insurance with the IDD?
expand_moreUsually, yes. However, as requirements vary from region to region, you are advised to inquire directly with local insurances companies.
đź—“ Fakta dipriksa marang pandhuan resmi pamarentah kanggo Samoa lan sumber resmi liyane. Riset pungkasan dianyarake: . Panjenengan mung kena nyalin informasi iki yen menehi tautan bali menyang kaca iki.
⚠Kaca iki minangka informasi umum babagan aturan nyopir, dudu nasehat hukum. Aturan bisa owah, lan saben pihak sing wenang ngetrapake aturane dhewe — pesthekake kasus panjenengan marang pihak sing wenang sing gegayutan sadurunge nyopir.
ℹ Kita iki perusahaan swasta. Kita dudu badan pamarentah, dudu pihak sing wenang menehi idin utawa nerbitake dokumen, lan dudu organisasi prajanjian, sarta kita ora ana gandheng cenenge karo, ora didhukung dening, lan ora tumindak kanggo sapa wae ing antarane kuwi. Dokumen Sopir Internasional sing kita dol yaiku terjemahan SIM nasional panjenengan: dokumen kuwi dudu SIM, lan dudu dokumen terbitan pamarentah.
| Pitakon | Wangsulan |
|---|---|
| Sisih dalan | Kiwa |
| SIM Internasional (IDP) | Ora cukup dhewe — negara tujuan nerbitake dokumen nyopire dhewe lan dokumen kuwi kudu dientuk luwih dhisik |
| Konvensi Lalu Lintas Dalan PBB | Ora dadi pihak ing konvensi endi wae |
| Wates wektu kanggo pengunjung | Idin/pengesahan kasebut diterbitake kanggo mangsa sesasi utawa rong sasi (kira-kira WST$21 saben sasi) lan kena dienggo paling suwé 90 dina ing saben taun. |
| Umur paling enom | 18 to drive (unverified) — Ora ana umur minimal nyopir miturut undhang-undhang Samoa sing bisa diverifikasi saka sumber resmi ing tanggal 29 juli 2026 |
| Wates alkohol | Delengen tembung lengkape ing ngisore kaca iki |
| Wates kacepetan | 40 km/j ing kutha lan désa; 56 km/j (35 mph) ing njabané, kajaba ana rambu sing nemtokake liya. |
| Nomer darurat | Telpon 911 kanggo ambulans, pemadam kebakaran utawa polisi. |
Samoa ora dadi pihak ing konvensi lalu lintas dalan Jenewa 1949 lan uga ora ing konvensi Wina 1968 (miturut dhaptar status UN Treaty Collection). Ora ana jinis IDP sing dadi hak nyopir sing bisa ngadeg dhéwé ing kéné. IDP ora diwajibake, lan nggawa IDP ora kanthi dhéwé mènèhi wewenang nyopir: saben sopir internasional kudu luwih dhisik njaluk lisensi lengkap saka negara asalé disahake déning Land Transport Authority (LTA), yaiku tuku idin nyopir sauntara. Yèn IDP dituduhake, IDP kuwi uga kudu disahake déning LTA sadurungé dienggo.
Ora ana ukuman spesifik kanggo nyopir tanpa dokumen sing diwajibake sing bisa diverifikasi saka sumber sing wenang. Pandhuan lelungan saka pamarentah manca.
Samoa nyopir ing sisih kiwa dalan, lan nyalip ditindakake saka sisih tengen. Pindhah saka sisih tengen menyang sisih kiwa ing taun 2009 — salah siji saka sathithik banget negara sing ngalih ing jaman modern.
Idin/pengesahan kasebut diterbitake kanggo mangsa sesasi utawa rong sasi (kira-kira WST$21 saben sasi) lan kena dienggo paling suwé 90 dina ing saben taun. Nyopir ngluwihi wates kuwi mbutuhake lisensi nyopir Samoa lengkap. (UK FCDO: "You can use the permit for up to 90 days a year. To drive for a longer period, you must get a Samoan driving licence." Samoa Tourism Authority: lisensi sing wis disahake "can only be used for a maximum period of 90 days in any one year")
Ngrancang pindhah menyang Samoa? Aturan sing beda lumaku sawise panjenengan dadi pedunung — delengen bagean pedunung ing ngisor.
Samoa ora dadi pihak ing Konvensi Jenewa 1949 lan uga ora ing Konvensi Wina 1968 babagan Lalu Lintas Dalan. SIM Internasional konvensi resmi ora bisa diterbitake ing Samoa, lan aturan konvensi ora ngiket negara kuwi — panampan SIM diatur mung dening hukum lokal lan kesepakatan bilateral.
Apa negara manca nampa SIM panjenengan gumantung marang ruwete akeh variabel: telung konvensi lalu lintas dalan sing beda-beda lan ditandhatangani kanthi selang puluhan taun (1926, 1949, 1968) — sing paling tuwa luwih dhisik tinimbang Perserikatan Bangsa-Bangsa dhewe, lan mung loro sing keri sing dirampungake ing sangisore PBB — negara-negara sing ana ing tahap keikutsertaan sing beda-beda ing saben konvensi (ditandhatangani, ditampa, utawa diratifikasi), SIM sing dicithak nganggo aksara sing ora bisa diwaca polisi lokal, sistem panggolongan kendaraan sing ora padha antarnegara, generasi dokumen sing bisa uga ora nyukupi format konvensi sanajan negarane wis dadi anggota, kesepakatan bilateral antarnegara, sarta hukum lokal sing luwih longgar ing panggonan siji lan luwih ketat ing panggonan candhake. SIM sing padha bisa ditampa ing tapel wates siji lan ditolak ing tapel wates candhake — malah ing loket sewa mobil candhake. SIM Internasional ana kanggo nyuda ruwet kuwi: penyajian SIM panjenengan sing wis ana kanthi standar lan multibasa, kanthi simbol golongan sing wis diselarasake, sing bisa diwaca sekilas dening umume petugas. Dokumen kuwi ora nggenteni SIM nasional panjenengan lan uga ora menehi hak anyar — panjenengan nggawa loro-lorone — lan ora njamin panampan: sawetara negara tujuan tetep mewajibake idin lokal ing samping utawa minangka ganti dokumen kuwi, nanging kanggo umume negara, dokumen kuwi nyata ningkatake peluang panjenengan.
Wangsulan iki kanggo wisatawan lan pengunjung sauntara. Pindhah menyang Samoa minangka pedunung? Aturan sing beda sing lumaku — delengen bagean pedunung ing ngisor. Samoa ora dadi pihak ing konvensi lalu lintas dalan PBB sing endi waé, lan ora ana lisensi manca — lan ora ana Idin Nyopir Internasional — sing mènèhi wewenang nyopir kanthi dhéwé. Saben sopir internasional kudu luwih dhisik entuk idin sauntara saka Land Transport Authority, yaiku pengesahan sing ditrapake ing lisensi lengkap saka negara asal, sing bisa dipikolehi ing LTA ing Apia, Samoa Post, pusat informasi pariwisata utawa umumé perusahaan persewaan kanthi rega kira-kira WST$21 saben sasi. Idin iki mung kena dienggo paling suwé 90 dina ing saben taun; ngluwihi kuwi, lisensi Samoa lengkap diwajibake. Ing Samoa, kendharaan mlaku ing sisih kiwa. Aturan bisa owah — pesthekake marang sumber resmi sadurunge lelungan. Pungkasan dipriksa: juli 2026.
Katrangan: "1949" — Konvensi Lalu Lintas Dalan Jenewa (SIM Internasional lumaku nganti 1 taun); "1968" — Konvensi Wina (SIM Internasional lumaku nganti 3 taun).
Dokumen terbitan lokal wajib — SIM manca lan SIM Internasional ora menehi wewenang kanggo nyopir ing kene; negara tujuan nerbitake dokumene dhewe lan panjenengan kudu entuk dokumen kuwi sadurunge nyopir.
Apa sing kudu digawa — Idin nyopir sauntara LTA — pengesahan sing ditrapake ing lisensi lengkap saka negara asal (utawa ing IDP), dipikolehi sadurungé nyopir
Sebabe — SIM manca lan SIM Internasional ora menehi wewenang kanggo nyopir ing kene; negara tujuan nerbitake dokumene dhewe lan dokumen kuwi kudu dientuk luwih dhisik [1]
Sumber lan cathetan kanggo wangsulan ing dhuwur
[1] Samoa Tourism Authority driving guidance + UK FCDO Samoa travel advice — Samoa Tourism Authority: "All international drivers are required to get an endorsement on their full drivers' licence before they are allowed to drive in Samoa." UK FCDO: "To drive in Samoa, you must buy a temporary driving permit, which requires your UK driving licence." Available from the LTA in Apia (Vaitele), Samoa Post, the Samoa Tourism Information Centre, or most rental companies; approx. WST$21 per month.
SIM Internasional kudu dientuk sadurunge panjenengan lelungan, lan mung negara tartamtu sing kena nerbitake dokumen kuwi kanggo panjenengan — panjenengan ora bisa tuku SIM Internasional resmi saka negara sing ora ana gandhengane. Miturut Konvensi Wina 1968, dokumen kuwi mung kena diterbitake dening Pihak Peserta panggonan panjenengan biasane manggon lan sing nerbitake utawa ngakoni SIM panjenengan — dening pihak sing wenang ing Pihak kasebut utawa dening perkumpulan sing wis diwenangake kanthi sah dening Pihak kuwi. Miturut Konvensi Jenewa 1949, dokumen kuwi diterbitake dening pihak sing wenang ing sawijining Negara Peserta, utawa dening perkumpulan sing wis diwenangake kanthi sah dening pihak kasebut. Badan ngendi sing dimaksud beda-beda miturut negara: instansi pamarentah ing sawetara negara, klub otomotif sing diwenangake ing negara liyane.
Kajaba iku, IDA nyedhiyakake Dokumen Sopir Internasional digital — terjemahan SIM nasional panjenengan sing digawa bebarengan karo SIM kasebut. Dokumen iki dudu SIM Internasional sing diterbitake miturut konvensi 1949 utawa 1968 dening badan sing diwenangake negara panjenengan kanggo tujuan kuwi, lan uga dudu terjemahan tersertifikasi, tersumpah, utawa terjemahan resmi liyane: ora ana pihak sing wenang sing ngesahake dokumen iki, lan yen sawijining negara mewajibake terjemahan resmi utawa terjemahan tersertifikasi miturut hukum, dokumen kita ora nyukupi sarat kasebut. Dokumen iki minangka terjemahan swasta sing dimaksudake supaya SIM nasional panjenengan bisa diwaca ing loket sewa mobil lan ing pemeriksaan ing dalan.
Ana rong jam etungan sing beda. Jam etungan pengunjung yaiku wates 90 dina ing saben taun kanggo pengesahan LTA. Sapa waé sing perlu nyopir ngluwihi wates kuwi — kalebu pendhudhuk — kudu entuk lisensi nyopir Samoa lengkap saka Land Transport Authority. Angka 90 dina iku wates panggunaan idin, dudu jam etungan padunungan, lan ora kanthi dhéwé netepake utawa mungkasi status padunungan. Sumber resmi.
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