Obtain two original passport-size photos. (You can use copies of the same photos that you submit for your passport.) Make a readable photocopy of the front and back of your drivers license and sign the photocopy.
Although there are many organizations that claim to issue International Driving Licenses and Permits, only two are authorized by the U. S. State Department: the American Automobile Association (AAA) and the American Automobile Touring Alliance through the National Touring Club. Locate your the AAA or National Touring Club Office for your area. (Non-U.S. travelers should look at the "Tips" section of this article to find the local license issuing organization for their area.)
Visit the local AAA or National Touring Club office for your area and complete the International Driving License of Permit application. Present your photos and drivers license, then pay the permit fee (which currently is around $15 USD.) If you are authorized to drive a motorcycle, indicate that on your application as well since motorcycles are a common means of transportation throughout Indonesia.
If you've already arrived in Indonesia and do not have an International Driving License, you cannot get one there as they are not valid in the country of issuance. However, you can mail your passport photos, signed photocopy of your license, payment and the completed application to your local AAA or National Touring Club office, and they will issue one to you via postal mail. Be warned however, this process is not quick and might take four to six weeks for processing. Another alternative, if you are in Bali, is to obtain a Tourist Driving License, which costs between Rp 75,000 and 110,000 (around $15). The Tourist Driving License is valid for one month, but might not be valid outside the island.
Note that if you are Indonesian, and you'd like to obtain an International Driving License to drive abroad, you can go to the Satuan Pernibitan Administrasi SIM (SAT) (the Department of Motor Vehicles) in your area. If you are have a KITAS (temporary stay permit), then bring your passport, KITAS, drivers license, and photocopies of each of these documents to the Department of Motor Vehicles. If you have a KTP, or are an Indonesian citizen, you will need to bring your KTP, drivers license, passport and photocopies of each of these documents. You will need to fill out a form (it will be in Bahasa Indonesia, so if you do not speak the language, bring an interpreter). Contact the Department of Motor Vehicles to ensure that you have an up-to-date listing of the documentation required.
