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Apply for an International Driver License for Indonesian-speaking countries.

Apply for driving license translation from English to Indonesian now, and forget about the problems with renting and driving a car in Indonesian-speaking countries.

A driving license has an absolutely different design and form depending on the country, its national language, and the region or state where it was issued. When travelling abroad you may find out that your domestic driving license fails to meet standards and is considered invalid. This would be an unpleasant surprise for you but you can avoid it by using to our services.

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English-speaking countries
Curacao
American Samoa
Antigua and Barbuda
Australia
Bahamas
Barbados
Belize
Bermuda
Botswana
British Virgin Islands
Brunei
Burundi
Cameroon
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Honduras
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India
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Lebanon
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Malawi
Malaysia
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Nauru
Netherlands
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Northern Cyprus
Northern Mariana Islands
Pakistan
Palau
Palestine Autonomous
Papua New Guinea
Philippines
Puerto Rico
Rwanda
Saint Martin
Samoa
San Marino
Seychelles
Sierra Leone
Singapore
Sint Maarten
Solomon Islands
Somaliland
South Africa
South Sudan
St Kitts and Nevis
St Lucia
St Vincent
Sudan
Tanzania
Tokelau Islands
Tonga
Trinidad and Tobago
Turks and Caicos Islands
Tuvalu
US Virgin Islands
Uganda
United Kingdom
United States of America
Vanuatu
Zambia
Zimbabwe
Indonesian-speaking countries
Indonesia

The research was last conducted in February 2025, and the information is subject to change over time. You may copy this information only if you provide a link back to this page.

  1. Participation in the 1949 and/or 1968 United Nations Conventions on Road Traffic

    • Indonesia is a Contracting Party to the Vienna, 8 November 1968 United Nations Convention on Road Traffic but is not a party to the Geneva, 19 September 1949 United Nations Convention on Road Traffic.
    • Indonesia signed the 1968 Vienna Convention on 8 November 1968 but has not ratified it. [2]
    • Indonesia has not signed or acceded to the 1949 Geneva Convention. [1]

  2. Recognition of the International Driving Permit (IDP)

    • A digital IDP version is not recognized in Indonesia.
    • Indonesia recognizes International Driving Permits (IDPs) issued under the 1968 Vienna Convention, with a validity of up to 3 years. [2]
    • Foreign visitors driving in Indonesia must carry an IDP alongside their national driving license. The IDP must be obtained before arriving in Indonesia, as local authorities do not issue IDPs to foreign nationals. [3]

  3. Duration of driving with a foreign license (+ IDP) if resident or non-resident

    • For non-residents:
      • Non-residents (e.g., tourists) may drive in Indonesia with a valid foreign driving license and an IDP for up to 6 months from their arrival date. If you have a UK driving license, you can use it to drive in Indonesia for up to six months from the date of your arrival. After six months, you will need to obtain an Indonesian driving license or an international driving license to continue driving legally in Indonesia. [3]
    • For residents:
      • Residents who obtain a long-term visa or residency in Indonesia must apply for an Indonesian driving license (SIM). Foreigners are required to take both theoretical and practical driving tests unless they qualify for an exemption based on bilateral agreements. [4]

Source links:

  1. https://treaties.un.org/pages/ViewDetails.aspx?src=TREATY&mtdsg_no=XI-B-1&chapter=11&clang=_en
  2. https://treaties.un.org/pages/ViewDetails.aspx?src=TREATY&mtdsg_no=XI-B-19&chapter=11&clang=_en
  3. https://sevenslonesindonesia.com/blog/obtaining-a-driving-license-in-indonesia-for-foreigners/
  4. https://www.bali4ride.com/faq/get-tourist-driving-license-bali/

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Driving tips for Indonesia:

  • Driving in Indonesia is on the left side of the road.
  • Always wear seat belts no matter whether you are a driver or a passenger sitting in the rear seat.
  • Since Indonesia is a Muslim country you are strictly prohibited to drive drunk. Otherwise, you risk being physically punished, jailed or get extradited.
  • The maximum allowed speed limit on public roads is 80 km/h, 50 km/h on urban roads and 100 km/h on highways.
  • The minimum driving age in Indonesia is 17 years, and the minimum rental age is 23.
  • Hands-free is a must.
  • Make sure you carry an emergency road triangle, a reflective vest, a first-aid kit and a fire extinguisher in your car.
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We provide you with driver license translation (DLT) services from English to 70 languages including Indonesian:

  • Afrikaans
  • Albanian
  • Amharic
  • Arabic
  • Armenian
  • Azerbaijani
  • Belarusian
  • Bengali
  • Bosnian
  • Bulgarian
  • Burmese
  • Catalan
  • Chinese
  • Croatian
  • Czech
  • Danish
  • Dutch
  • English
  • Estonian
  • Filipino
  • Finnish
  • French
  • Georgian
  • German
  • Greek
  • Hebrew
  • Hindi
  • Hungarian
  • Icelandic
  • Indonesian
  • Irish
  • Italian
  • Japanese
  • Javanese
  • Kazakh
  • Khmer
  • Korean
  • Kyrgyz
  • Lao
  • Latvian
  • Lithuanian
  • Macedonian
  • Malay
  • Maltese
  • Mongolian
  • Nepali
  • Norwegian
  • Pashto
  • Persian
  • Polish
  • Portuguese
  • Punjabi
  • Romanian
  • Russian
  • Serbian
  • Sinhala
  • Slovak
  • Slovenian
  • Spanish
  • Swahili
  • Swedish
  • Tajik
  • Tamil
  • Thai
  • Turkish
  • Turkmen
  • Ukrainian
  • Urdu
  • Uzbek
  • Vietnamese

With the DLT you will overcome any language barriers and will be able to easily drive worldwide. It doesn’t matter what foreign country you are going to visit, as you can rent a car all around the world with the International Driver Document (IDD). If you are stopped while driving, show both your International Driving License (IDL) and your domestic driving license. You will also have a translation book and can show it if needed.

You need to fill out a simple application form and apply online if you want to get the International Driving Permit (IDP). We need only to obtain some personal information: your domestic driving license ID, your personal info, your address and a photo of you.

We have a nice price, so traveling in comfort without problems with renting or taking a car will not cost you a fortune.

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