Indonesian Driving License or Surat Izin Mengemudi (SIM) is a legal document required in Indonesia before they are allowed to drive a motor vehicle. The Indonesian driving license is issued by the Indonesian National Police (Polri). The general requirements for a license in Indonesia are to be at least 17 years old (for A-class; different age requirement exist for each class), pass the theory test, and pass the practical test.
Indonesian Driving License (SIM) individual applicant requirements under Indonesia's Article 81 paragraph (2), (3), (4), and (5) of Law no. 22 of 2009 (Pasal 81 ayat (2), (3), (4), dan (5) UU No. 22 Tahun 2009)
Additional conditions pursuant to Article 81 paragraph (6) Law. 22 of 2009 (Pasal 81 ayat (6) UU No. 22 Tahun 2009) for any motor vehicle driver who will apply:
Indonesia is not party to the 1949 Geneva Convention on Road Traffic, but the International Driving Permit (IDP) is honored. Issued by the Indonesian National Police (POLRI).