NZ licence Indonesia

Driving in Indonesia with a NZ license

IDP Required

Yes — to drive in Indonesia on an NZ licence you should carry an International Driving Permit together with your NZ licence. Indonesia expects foreign drivers to hold an IDP.

Convention basisIndonesia recognises the 1949 Geneva Convention. We issue the permit in that exact format.

At the rental deskPolice checks in Bali frequently ask for an IDP and home licence.

CarryCarry BOTH your NZ national licence and the IDP at all times. The IDP is a translation of your licence and never replaces it.

Minimum age18+ to drive; rental typically 21+ with a young-driver surcharge under 25

Validity1–3 years (you choose at checkout)

FormatDigital PDF you print yourself, plus a QR-verifiable ID card — accepted alongside printed permits

Last verified June 2026Source: 1949 Geneva Convention

Get my IDP for Indonesia Full Indonesia guide

New Zealand drivers should carry an International Driving Permit alongside their licence when driving abroad. Your International Driving Permit is the recognised multilingual translation of your existing licence, issued in the 1949 Geneva format and carried alongside your national licence.

Driving rules in Indonesia

Drive/ride on the left.
Helmets mandatory and strictly checked.
International + home licence carried together.
0.00% practical alcohol tolerance.

Common questions

Do I need an IDP to drive in Indonesia with a NZ license?

Yes — to drive in Indonesia on an NZ licence you should carry an International Driving Permit together with your NZ licence. Indonesia expects foreign drivers to hold an IDP.

What IDP format does Indonesia accept?

Indonesia recognises the 1949 Geneva Convention. We issue the permit in that exact format.

Do I still carry my NZ license?

Carry BOTH your NZ national licence and the IDP at all times. The IDP is a translation of your licence and never replaces it.