Nigeria licence Indonesia

Driving in Indonesia with a Nigeria license

Short answer: to drive in Indonesia with a Nigeria license you need an International Driving Permit in the 1949 Geneva format, carried together with your Nigeria license.

Bring an IDP

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

Convention basisIndonesia uses the format of the 1949 Geneva Convention. Our certified translation is prepared in that exact format.

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

CarryCarry BOTH your Nigeria 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

Nigerian drivers should carry an International Driving Permit alongside their national licence when driving abroad. Your International Driving Permit is a certified multilingual translation of your existing licence, prepared 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

Can I drive in Indonesia with a Nigeria license?

to drive in Indonesia with a Nigeria license you need an International Driving Permit in the 1949 Geneva format, carried together with your Nigeria license. Indonesia uses the format of the 1949 Geneva Convention. Our certified translation is prepared in that exact format.

Is my Nigeria driver's license valid in Indonesia?

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

Do I need an International Driving Permit for Indonesia?

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

Can I rent a car in Indonesia with a Nigeria license?

Police checks in Bali frequently ask for an IDP and home licence.

What IDP format does Indonesia accept?

Indonesia uses the format of the 1949 Geneva Convention. Our certified translation is prepared in that exact format.

How do I get an International Driving Permit for Indonesia?

An International Driving Permit is a certified multilingual translation of your existing Nigeria license. You apply online, and it is issued as a printable PDF booklet with a QR-verifiable ID card in the 1949 Geneva format Indonesia uses — carried alongside your Nigeria license.

Do I still carry my Nigeria license?

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