Julie November 17, News. Table of contents 1. Does Malaysia accept international driving license? You will need one passport-sized photo. You will need a valid passport, along with copies of it. A copy of the visa and proof of it. The full face of the candidate should be clearly visible sans any spectacles or shadows. It can easily be obtained at the office of JPJ, or you can take the print out of the one present on their official website. A fully filled and signed form has to be submitted at the office along with the mentioned documents.
Processing fee Finally, payment of RM 20 or RM 30 has to be made depending upon whether it is a two-wheeler or a four-wheeler. Luckily, the application process for IDP in Malaysia is hiccup-free and takes only 2 to 3 days to complete.
No driving tests, no courses. All one needs to do is to round up all the documents required, take a print out of JPJ L1 form, carefully fill all the details, and submit it.
Now, there are two places where you can send the form. The first one is at the office of Jabatan Pengangkutan Jalan. There is no online application process for the same.
You will be required to submit your previous IDP for reference and two or three latest coloured passport size photographs. After submitting these documents, you will be required to fill JPJ L1 form.
Finally, you will be required to make a payment of RM per annum, after which you will get a renewed IDP within a few days.
Having laid down all the nuances of this process, you can now go ahead, obtain your international driving license in Malaysia and put a tick against your dream Malay road trip. If not, am I allowed to drive with my current Iranian DL which I have a translated official copy of for a few months? Thanks again for your quick reply. Student visa cannot be used to convert your license. Iranian driving license can be used here for a reasonable period of time.
Is there a downside to not converting her Malaysian license? Also, could you clear the air as to why some people convert their license even though it is accepted in another country? If driving temporarily in UK, you can by all means use Malaysian driving license.
To have an IDL would certainly be better. It should therefore be acceptable in S. Korea and Spain. Dear Cikgu Yap, my daughter has been in the Uk for 5 years, studying and is currently working there.
As she has a valid malaysian driving license can she apply for an international license and is it valid and for what duration in the uk? Please advise as we are quite confused over the requirements.
She is currently taking driving lessons again in uk. IDL valid for 1 year normally. It has to be renewed annually in Malaysia. Getting a British license is always difficult. But eventually, it would be better for her.
As such, I would recommend that she attempts to get a British license. Most of what i needed to know I found here. Keep going!!!! Thanks for this page. I am only a humble driving instructor with lots of experience. That this blog has been able to help you and all other readers begets great joy. Hopefully this blog will continue to interest you. I am a Malaysian living in Singapore. I just got my Singapore PR recently and was told to convert my Malaysian driving licence to Singapore driving licence if I want to drive in Singapore.
I also understand that by converting to Singapore licence, I will no longer be able to renew my Malaysian driving licence once it expires. I would like to check:. Your Malaysian license will be invalidated. Yes, you can buy a Malaysian registered vehicle for use in Singapore. When moving back to Malaysia later on, certainly you can convert your Singapore license into Malaysian license again.
Singapore citizens, permanent residents regardless of their place of residence , student pass holders, long term social visit pass holder and residents of Singapore are NOT allowed to use or keep any foreign-registered vehicles in Singapore.
Is that possible for me to purchase a Malaysia registered vehicle using Singapore driving license and drive it within Malaysia? Thanks for the prompt reply. May i ask, I am going to korea. Can i drive in korea with my malaysia license? I have a concern here regarding of my Malaysian driving licence. I am about to get married to a Belgian and i will move and reside there. Is it valid overthere?
Am really in a need of help here. Always better to get IDL. Malaysian license should be usable in Belgian too. While over there, attempt getting a Belgian driving license eventually. My sister made a few phone calls to JPJ and they have no clue what we need. Need your help urgently! To my knowledge, JPJ has no such record. The only thing you can do is to get JPJ to certify when you first did your test.
My question is how can I get this letter from JPJ? When you no longer need to use your Austrian license, convert it back for your Malaysian driving license in Malaysia. Austrian license can be used in Malaysia for a reasonable length of time.
No IDL needed actually. When I came to Malaysia I was required to carry letters from my insurance company which will have the info of the tenure of licence and your accidents if any. Cikgu Yap………. I noted several comments on this page concerning the requirement to relinquish your home licence when issued with an International Driving License. I recently applied for and received an IDL and at the same time they reissued and gave to me a new Malaysian DL as my passport number had changed.
I have both in my possession. Since the IDL is not valid in the country of your home license, there is no need to relinquish your home license. Please check this out. According to my reference, a person who works in Singapore can apply for a Singapore driving license. This is according to Section 29 b Akta Pengangkutan Jalan As I reiterated in my article, no person is allowed to hold 2 driving licenses, ie IDL and Malaysian domestic license.
This applies to Malaysians only. I have quite a confusing situation on met at the moment. Recently I have moved to Adelaide, South Australia to continue my studies. Now my question is whether I can renew my Malaysian P licence to full licence at its renewal date in August even though I no longer reside in Malaysia.
A friend can do it for you. I am a Singapore Work Permit holder. I just recently got my Malaysian Driving License. What is the best option now if my Singapore friend is going to work overseas and is leaving the car for me to use? The following are my questions. As you said yourself, Singapore requires you should have lived in Malaysia for at least 6 months for conversion purposes. For the time being, you have to be patient.
When you qualify later, you can then apply for Singapore driving license. You can drive Singapore registered vehicle. IDL can only be applied for when your P days are over. I am Malaysian and i wish that you could clear my doubt. How much it will be cost? Should i take another driving test? Hi there, im Singaporean staying in malaysia with my malaysia wife. My friend and I will need to stay in USA for about 2 months and we have to drive in order to go to work. We have our valid Malaysian License.
Do we have to apply for International Driving License? I heard some said that the stay above 6 months only will require this. Please confirm. Malaysian license can be used for a reasonable time in the US. Ideally, best to get IDL before going over. My family and I will be going for a holiday in New Zealand for 2 weeks on the 21st May. We were going to rent a caravan there. From the comments from other people, I know you have replied that Malaysian Driving license can be used in New Zealand.
So to confirm before I go abroad, do I still need to do any translation to English? If yes, is there any format for this translation? Or just simple English written translation of the Driving license in terms of expiry date and etc? Then get it stamped? Malaysian license can be used in NZ. I was just wondering if I am able to use my license here.
I have a Malaysian P license and I am asking if there is a way for me to use this license here or get an international permit for it, or any way I can acquire an Australian license easier by using this?
My boss is going to Czech republic prague for almost 2 weeks and then to chicago. Does he need to apply for IDL? Pls advice. Thank you. It is always best to get an IDL. I am Malaysian and I also holding Singapore PR, my husband planing to get a singapore Car, but i dont have any license, if I get a Msia License after that convert to international license, can I drive singapore car in malaysia use international license??
You do not have to secure an IDL. I will be travelling to Canada for a month long holiday. During the period, I will be renting a car to drive from Vancouver to Calgary via the Rockies for a period of 6 days.
Appreciate your help. If you have the time, it would be best for you to get an IDL. Nonetheless, Malaysian license can still be used in Canada. I will be heading to Netherlands- Amsterdam next week for a week on business.
During the period, i would like to drive in rented cars. I will be travelling to New Zealand south island for a week. My car rental co. Therefore, this time i need to make sure before i head to NZ. You can use your Malaysian driving license there for a reasonable time period.
Translation of the license can be done yourself if you are proficient in BM. Through your website it solved my doubts! I am going to France and NZ soon. I would like to ask if Malaysian license could be used in these 2 countries.
My current Malaysia Driving License is valid until If let say I apply for IDL now, will my domestic license still valid? Or it will be substituted by IDL and only last for 1 year? Was just wondering is it possible to convert Australia P license to Msia P license? Or do I have to startover with the K. I will be in Malaysia for only half a year, do you recommend me to convert it to Malaysia license or can I use my Australia P license to drive in Malaysia?
After reading most of your reply, you must be able to provide me answer for my doubts. Do I need to apply any license to allow me drive legally in Msia? If coming back permanently to Malaysia, you are advised to give up your Singapore license and get your Malaysian license.
Yes, you can drive a Malaysian registered into Singapore. I am currently studying in Japan, and in my last summer holiday, I finally managed to got my P license. For applying International License, is it sufficient enough using P or do I need to wait until it ihad became a competent one? Hi i am a singaporean, currently staying in malaysia, married to a malaysia girl. Already have my malaysian license can i apply for international license in malaysia so that i can drive in Singapore.
Dear Cikgu Yap, I am going to pay Thailand a visit soon from now. I want to ask about car rental over thailand. Am I possible to drive over there with a rented car without the international driving license?
Means I will drive with my current CDL license. Is it possible to do that over Thailand? Am i possible to drive at there without the international driving license?
I am a Malaysian residing in Malaysia and currently working in Singapore holding a work pass. I would like to be able to drive in and out of Singapore using a Singapore licence car.
I do not wish to give up my Malaysian International driving licence. What am I required to do? As per my knowledge, Malaysians working in Singapore can drive a Singapore registered car using a Malaysian driving license. How about driving Singapore resgistered car to Malaysia? While holding Malaysian DL? Was it able? I am uncertain if Malaysian license can be converted to US license.
I am living in Australia now and I am under student visa. I having my malaysian driving license here too. Can I use the license to drive here.
You should have no problem using your Malaysian driving license there. Make sure license is valid. If USA driving license valid, you can use it here. Your blog had been a great help for me.
When you surrender your IDL in , your expiry date of your Malaysian license should ideally terminate only on July Thanks for setting up this site for people to get up-to-date information regarding international driving license issue. My new job in Singapore do require me to drive a Singapore registed car.
But was told to get an International License if I need to drive in Singapore. And sometimes I do have short oversea assignment in other Asian countries which require driving too. Occasionally I will return back to Malaysia like once a week to visit family. Becasue I do need to return to Malaysia occationally.
As you are working in Singapore often, get an IDL. According to the rules, you have to give up your domestic license. I was wondering, if I were to obtain a student visa or work permit for about 3 months would I be eligible for a Malaysian license? Please advise, thank you. I am currently studying in the United States and already here for about 14 months. I have my Malaysia driving license valid until and I use this license to drive previously in the United States foreign driving license is valid to drive within 12 months.
Recently, I just found my internship and I need to drive to my internship site starts from next week. Now I am worrying about legally driving here in the United States. Is it possible that I can apply an International Driving License soon so that I can drive here at least from a month or two before I have time to take the driving test here at US??
As you said, Malaysian licenses can be used in US for about 12 months. If you want to drive longer than that, ideally get an IDL from Malaysia. I an uncertain if IDL has a time frame. Beyond that, a person has to take steps to procure a US license. Dear Cikgu Yap, I would have a question regarding the conversion of the driving license btw singapore and malaysia, actually I am a malaysian who works in singapore and will be back malaysia during every weekend.
Should I convert to international driving licensed as I was able to renew my msia driving licensed. Malaysian license , though converted into Singapore license, can be used to drive Malaysian cars here in Malaysia. Sorry I was wrong message to you, it should be my malaysia license could not be able to renew.
If your Malaysian license has already been converted into Singapore license, your Malaysian license should become null and void. Unnecessary therefore to renew it any further. Dear cikgu Yap, I have some confusion on my mind. Firstly, is it true to purchase a car in UK we need to have UK license as international license only permit us to drive in UK, not to own a car? Secondly, I just arrived in UK back in September.
Is it possible for me and my friends to go to Spain, and renting and driving a car over there? Thanks, hope your explanation will clear any doubts that I have! Sorry, I am uncertain if you need a UK license to own a car there. With regards to your 2nd question, Malaysian license most probably can be used to rent a vehicle in Spain.
IDL is unnecessary in my opinion. Attempt to convert your Californian driving license into Malaysian license at any state Road Transport office. Hi Cikgu Yap, just to clarify again, cos there are contradictory answers by your goodself previously regarding Malaysian driving license holder wanting to drive in Indonesia.
Which is it? Thanks Cikgu. A Malaysian license can be used in Indonesia. However, if time permits, ideally it is better to secure an IDL. Hope this clarifies the previous misunderstanding. In my opinion, PDL should be usable in Switzerland for a reasonable length of time. I am currently in Australia.
Does anyone know to get the international driving permit from JPJ on my behalf or not? Malaysian IDLs are normally for Malaysians only. If you are a foreigner, I believe you are not entitled to apply for it.
Nevertheless, an IDL must be applied for in person. I will visit South Korea during end of September. Most countries accept our license. But some countries, like Japan, insists on an IDL. Therefore always better to have IDL. Hi Cikgu, I am a Malaysian with valid drivers license. I wlll be traveling to Spain for a holiday for 3 days and I intend to drive there. Do I need an IDL? Tq in advance …. Hi, this is really useful information you have here. I just got my PDL last few weeks.
Is it okay for me to drive a Brunei car in Brunei with my pdl? Hi there, thanks for your previous info.. Is the IDL sufficient? Thanks for your advice.
But if you have to surrender your domestic driving licence, then what happens? Are you left with only the IDP? Or do you have an international driving licence too?
Irregardless whether your domestic license is taken back by the authorities or not, your IDL is valid to be used overseas in most countries. You should have no problem driving in Italy. Bring along English translation of your driving license. Hi Cikgu Yap! I think this is very informative and pretty much clarifies things up for us Malaysians.
Would it all be compile in the IDL? Thanks in advance for your respon sir. Usually, IDL will indicate driving and riding licences which you possess.
For all you know, the overseas authorities may permit you to handle tractors and lorries there. In Malaysia for instance, goods ferrying and transport vehicles can only be permitted for the local people only.
Foreigners are disallowed. I am a Malaysian currently working in Australia and will be there for at least another 2 years. Do i need to apply for IDL for 2 years and this will allow me to drive in Australia? Also, do i still need or dont need to sit for Australia road regulation test before i could drive using the IDL that i obtained?
I am going back for good to Vietnam in August and my Malaysian P license will expire next year January. Can I exchange it to international license now as i want to drive in Vietnam later? I will be travelling to UK for 2 weeks and intend to rent a car around UK. Can my Malaysia driving license able to use there? I heard that from your blog we can translate our driving license from Malay to English?
How to go about that? However, in a further exchange of emails, it was discovered where the problem was, in an error I made. Throughout the entire issue the customer service folks were courteous and helpful.
The issue was finally resolved and the customer service people bent over backward to make sure I was satisfied. I am very pleased with the service I received. Malaysia is a beautiful Southeast Asian country that boasts a variety of tourist destinations for travelers. Here you can find several nature parks that quench your thirst for both adventure and wildlife.
These top destinations are best enjoyed when you drive to them. This document functions as the primary translation of your local licence. This lets you bid farewell to those miscommunication woes of travelers. Renewal is easy. All you need to provide for your renewal before traveling are the following: provide the correct photo size, the complete address and zip code. Pay the right package price and answer all the essential requirements. As for losing your driver's permit in Malaysia, you can immediately order for another driver's permit for free from IDA and have it within 24 hours.
All you need to pay for is the shipping costs. For most people, the Petronas Tower is the first thing that comes to mind when they hear Malaysia. It is one of the tallest twin towers, standing at m high with 88 floors. Their guided tour leads you to the Observation Deck, the Skybridge, and the gift shop. Taking the bus or other public transport to these locations can be quite an exhaustive wait.
So, renting a car would be more ideal. Before traveling, get a driver's licence in Malaysia for foreigners. This is better done in advance for a more liberated exploration of the country. Built back in , it is the largest Buddhist temple in Malaysia, located at the bottom of Air Itam mountain. It is a seven-story pagoda that houses 10, Buddha statues and the meter tall statue of Kwan Yin, the goddess of mercy. The best time to visit the temple is during the Chinese New Year when the temple is decorated with thousands of beautiful lanterns.
You can find street art anywhere in the town and food stalls to satisfy your street food craving. Street festivals are one of the reasons why tourists love the place. If you want a one-of-a-kind street scene experience, visit the town during the Arts and Cultural George Town Festival in August. One of the best unwinding spots in Malaysia that offers the best skyline views is in the state of Penang. Aside from George Town, Penang Hill is one of the top destinations tourists should check out in Penang.
Drive to one of the best unwinding spots in Malaysia and ride a funicular for a 2,meter-high climb to reach the top of Penang Hill in about five to ten minutes. Enjoy a degree view of the islands in the Skyway. You may also take a nature walk in a 1. January and February are the best months to visit the Penang Hills, while September and October are the wettest months in Penang.
Just bring your permit and native driving license with you. Perhentian Islands are a group of small islands, which was once a stopping point for traders traveling around Southeast Asia. The place is famous for its pristine waters, white-sand beaches, and jungle. You can engage in fun water activities such as snorkeling, scuba diving, and kayaking.
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