Hence you should check with your local police station.Īdded May 2018: It has been reported that at least in Bali, the police no longer issue licenses to temporary visa holders. This list is expanding as each police department updates its computer software.
These include Jakarta, Bali, Jogjakarta, Makassar, and Manado. If you are on a temporary visa, such as a tourist visa, you can also get a SIM in urban or popular touristic regions in Indonesia. Those in Indonesia on a KITAS or KITAP can apply for a SIM at their region of residence in Indonesia. If they meet the qualifications, foreigners can obtain an Indonesian driver’s license ( Surat Ijin Mengemudi, or SIM).
