International Divers License

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billyc Active member

Member since 21 October 2014

billycActive member01 April 2015 04:27:50

I just moved to Ubud and am looking for information on obtaining an international drivers license. HELP ?

kenjee ViP

Member since 02 June 2014

kenjeeViP01 April 2015 09:20:51

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Hello billyc

While waiting for members to revert back with some answers please read out this thread :

https://www.expat.com/forum/viewtopic.php?id=172092

Kenjee
Expat.com Team

happyhour ViP

Member since 07 May 2014

happyhourViP01 April 2015 09:47:37

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billyc wrote:
I just moved to Ubud and am looking for information on obtaining an international drivers license. HELP ?

You mean an international drivers license while being in Indonesia ?

billyc Active member

Member since 21 October 2014

billycActive member01 April 2015 10:37:12

Yes. I have moved here permanently and was told in order to drive I need an international drivers license in order to legally drive

lukereg ViP

Member since 24 November 2009

lukeregViP01 April 2015 10:42:16

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Whilst not an expert I think it would be more prudent that you get a SIM A for a car or C for a motorbike. The international driving licence is useful but there are some policemen who would not recognise it or understand it, and perhaps insurance companies too. The SIM is easy enough to obtain as long as you have the correct paperwork.

billyc Active member

Member since 21 October 2014

billycActive member01 April 2015 10:45:22

Thank you for the information. So how do I obtain a sim C as I do not plan to buy/use a car in the near future

lukereg ViP

Member since 24 November 2009

lukeregViP01 April 2015 11:03:56

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A SIM C is for a motorbike. Best to ask the local Balinese people how apply for one, I am sure that they will be able to give you a name and more help as I am not in Bali.

billyc Active member

Member since 21 October 2014

billycActive member01 April 2015 11:08:47

Thanks for your help. I now know there is such a thing and now an ask the right questions to some locals.
Blessings and aloha
Bill

happyhour ViP

Member since 07 May 2014

happyhourViP01 April 2015 11:25:58

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Are you in Bali on a KITAS ?

Then you can apply for a local SIM.

Where is Roy.......??

He will be able to tell you how/what to do

billyc Active member

Member since 21 October 2014

billycActive member01 April 2015 21:55:45

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I am on a visitor visa and am applying for retirement kitas. Thanks for your help.

Blessings and aloha
Bill

happyhour ViP

Member since 07 May 2014

happyhourViP01 April 2015 23:34:15

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Maybe you should just ask the company / travel agent who is going to sponsoring your retirement visa to also arrange the SIM for you, that would be the easiest

billyc Active member

Member since 21 October 2014

billycActive member02 April 2015 04:39:16

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Thanks. Good advice.

Bill

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Max Eastman

FredIndonesia Expert02 April 2015 09:56:48

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The SIM A (car) is available but is only valid until your visa expires. That means a KITAS holder gets 12 months max.
A 30 day tourist visa, 30 days.
Supposed to be 5 years on a KITAP, but try getting one.

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