Do you need an International Driving Permit (IDP) to drive a scooter or car in Bali?

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TL;DR

Yes, foreigners officially need an International Driving Permit (IDP) matching the vehicle category, issued in your home country or country of residency — or a local Indonesian driving license, which can also be arranged in Bali.

What the community said

To legally drive in Bali you officially need an International Driving Permit (IDP) for the right vehicle category (motorbike/car), issued in your home country or country of residence.

IDP (International Driving Permit)

You must always carry the original IDP together with your national driving license — the IDP alone is not valid without it.

A national driving license by itself, without an accompanying IDP, has no legal validity in Bali.

Alternatively, you can get a local Indonesian driving license right in Bali; assistance services for this are available locally.

Indonesian driving license (SIM)