Online International Driving License: Requirements, Costs & Creation Process

Having an International Driving License is very beneficial if you are a diaspora or working across countries and residing there for several years. In Indonesia, the process of obtaining an International Driving License has already adopted an online system. So what is the procedure for making an International Driving License Online? Let's find out more information as follows.

What is an International Driving License?

An International Driving License is a driving permit or legality to drive a vehicle internationally. This license is valid in 92 countries that agreed to the issuance of the International Driving License in 1968 when the Vienna Convention On Road was held.

Requirements for Making an International Driving License Online

There are several requirements that you need to complete when you want to make an International Driving License online. Here are the complete requirements.

1. Recent personal photo

The requirements for the recent photo are as follows:

Photo with a white background
Photo must be wearing a shirt of a color other than white. The photo must show two buttons of the shirt.
If wearing a hijab, it is not allowed to use a hijab of white color.
Do not wear glasses.
Using soft lenses is not allowed.
The photo must be in color and not black and white.
Face must face the camera and teeth should not be visible.

2. Identity document

Identity documents such as ID card*, valid passport*, valid driving license (ensure the driving license you are applying for matches the category/type of International Driving License), KITAP (for Foreign Nationals)*.

3. Valid International Driving License

specifically for those who want to renew their International Driving License*.

4. Signature

Written on white paper with black ink*.

Note:

*) For physical proof of the documents or requirements above, they can be uploaded with a photo on HVS paper or by scanning the documents. All required documents above must have a maximum capacity of 500 KB in JPG or JPEG format.

Cost of Making an International Driving License Online

The cost of making an International Driving License online is IDR 250,000 for a new application. Meanwhile, for the renewal of the International Driving License, the fee is IDR 225,000. This does not include shipping costs. The shipping cost itself depends on the distance or the shipping service you choose.

How to Make an International Driving License Online

Here are some steps you need to pay attention to when you want to make an International Driving License online.

Open your laptop or smartphone, then visit the following site https://siminternasional.korlantas.polri.go.id/
After the site page appears, press the register button.
Fill in all the data requested in the online registration form, then upload all the required documents. Then click register.
Fill in your account data, so if the applicant's data is rejected due to not meeting the requirements, the PNBP fee can be refunded to the applicant or you.
You will receive a VA (virtual account) number or billing code for payment.
Make the payment according to the nominal for making the International Driving License via ATM transfer or mobile banking.
Don't forget to print the registration and payment proof.
Visit Korlantas or the International SIM Corner, according to the date of processing the SIM. Don't forget to bring the required documents, complete with registration and online payment proof. (For the schedule of International Driving License services, it is usually open from Monday to Friday from 08:00 WIB to WIB, and services are not available on Saturdays, Sundays, and national holidays).
Submit all required documents to the verification counter so that the documents can be checked by the officer.
Next, visit the identification room to take a photo, fingerprinting, and signature.
Wait until your name is called and the International Driving License is handed over to you by the officer.

Thus is the process of making an International Driving License online that you need to know. This International Driving License is valid for three years in Indonesia. Meanwhile, abroad, it depends on the policies of each country. Usually, the validity period of the International Driving License ranges from three months to one year.

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