What else do you need to know? Yes this page is dense but you said that you wanted the details
1) My passport is expiring soon, will my Indonesian driver’s license expire too?
● No your license will expire after a 5 year term. It is not tied to the expiration of your passport or your Indonesian visa
2) My current license allows me to drive an automobile, can I still get a motorcycle license?
● Yes, your current license will not be presented in the process.
3) I currently don’t have a valid driver’s license, can I still get the license of my choice.
● Yes, your current license will not be presented in the process.
4) Can I obtain a license to drive both automobiles and scooters/motorcycles?
● Yes, however you will receive two separate licenses, one for each class of vehicle
5) What size scooter/motorcycle will a SIM C allow me to operate?
● Any scooter/motorcycle not exceeding 250 cc
6) I currently hold a driver’s license with a motorcycle endorsement, can I get a license to operate a large displacement motorcycle, greater than 250 cc?
● Under this process, Indonesia will issue a SIM C1 (250-500CC) only after you hold a SIM C for 1 year and will issue a SIM C2 (above 500cc) only after you hold a SIM C1 for 1 year.
7) Can my Indonesian license be used to obtain an Indonesian International Driver Permit??
● In theory an IDP is not required but in practice the Vietnamese police often demand to see an IDP. We have found that the IDP provided by International Traffic Control Association is accepted by the police.
8) Can my Indonesian license be used as an official identification?
● This license gives the holder the right to drive in all ASEAN countries, it can not be used for any other official purpose.
9) ASEAN? What’s that all about?
● Check this out to get the lowdown on ASEAN!
10) Do I need a long term Indonesian visa to receive a license?
● No any valid EVOA or Evisa and your passport is all that is required.
11) Do I need a visa to travel to Indonesia to get my license?
● Some passport holders can travel to Indonesia visa free however this process requires the applicant to enter the country using a EVOA or EVisa
12) Why do other services require a KITAS (Indonesian temporary residency) to obtain an Indonesian license?
● Not all agents are aware of this process and only select administrative offices offer this service.
13) Can I obtain an Indonesian license without the help of this service?
● If you hold KITAS (Indonesian temporary residency), the answer is yes, you can obtain a license WITHOUT our assistance. However, you will need to present a medical certificate, and you must pass computer based driving tests presented in Indonesian.
14) Where do I get an Indonesian Visa?
● One can apply for an arrival card and e-VOA in one transaction on the government site but it recommended to obtain your e-Visa 1-2 months in advance to avoid last minute issues with processing.
The official government site for e-Visa’s: e-Visa Website
The official government site for Arrival card All Indonesia
The arrival card can only be completed with 4 days of travel to ensure accuracy
