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    Default International driving license?

    Did a search but found information from 2006-2009.
    Any information on how to obtain an international driving license? Went to immigration at the airport, only to be shuffled back and forth between various locations.

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    Ahhh as far as I know you can only get them in your own country.

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    Just present your licence at you local driver licence department hand over cash and you have an international licence
    You have to be in your own country to do so

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    yup BKT is right, you can buy an international driving license only in your homecountry.
    but if I remember right there was some online application or extension for australians...not entirely sure though
    don't read between the lines..i think the words are clear enough...:)

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    As Gil says, if you hold an Australian driving license, you can apply through the RAC in WA, NRMA in NSW, or RACV in VIC for an International Driving Permit, but it must be by post. The form is available online.

    Instructions for WA are here: International drivers licence | RAC WA Perth Australia - driving overseas - driving permit - idp

    For NSW here: International Drivers Licence Australia | NRMA Travel

    For VIC here: international driving permits - RACV Travel
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    Noooo! I am American, and already in Bali for a while!!! There is no other way, but to apply from your home country? Absolutely no other way?

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    Did some research and found what i was looking for.
    Since I am not permantly here, a tourist driving license would be perfect.
    Here is the information i found on where to go. Others may find this useful.
    Is this valid? Has anyone done this?

    How to Get License

    Driving License : An international driving license is a must. if you do not posses it, a Tourist driving License in Bali can be obtained at Denpasar - Bali. The office is in the police office at Denpasar.

    We are offer the best service for our customer, Our company help any customer for make the licence during staying in Bali.

    We are experience to get license, don't worry just sit down on the back of the car or motorcycles.

    Requirements :
    - one copy of passport (photo and identification pages and entry visa page.
    - One copy of valid home country driving license.

    A car or motorcylces license will cost about USD 45 each and are valid for one month. Obtain and complete the application form, pay the fee and have your photograph taken on the spot. The license are ready in ten minutes.

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    Yes, if you don't have an IDP, then this is the way to go. I had a tourist license previously, but found it very tedious because I had to renew it at Poltabes EVERY month... what a pain!
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    How to get an International Driving License for Bali:

    !) Get a piece of dark A4 paper.
    2) Print any bullshit on it you want
    3) Cut to half size.
    4) Attach a picture (must not be of you, for a laugh do your dog)

    Presto!! You now have an International Driving License good for all roads and traffic police in Bali.

    Daughter is now travelling the island with friend and rental car. She went to all the trouble to get IDL, her friend not. Both got stopped with friend driving by 3 police on motorbikes. When friend was asked for license Daughter threw hers across car to friend who handed it to police man. Police looked and then said have a nice day... drove off.

    Don't you just love this island?

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    Quote Originally Posted by Markit View Post
    How to get an International Driving License for Bali:

    !) Get a piece of dark A4 paper.
    2) Print any bullshit on it you want
    3) Cut to half size.
    4) Attach a picture (must not be of you, for a laugh do your dog)

    Presto!! You now have an International Driving License good for all roads and traffic police in Bali.

    Daughter is now travelling the island with friend and rental car. She went to all the trouble to get IDL, her friend not. Both got stopped with friend driving by 3 police on motorbikes. When friend was asked for license Daughter threw hers across car to friend who handed it to police man. Police looked and then said have a nice day... drove off.

    Don't you just love this island?
    keep them rolling!! your funny!!! :)

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