What Documents to Carry When Riding a Scooter in Bali (Licence, IDP, STNK & Passport)
By the siappergi.com team · Published · 5 min read
A police check or a small accident goes much more smoothly when your documents are in order. Here's exactly what to carry every time you ride in Bali — and how to keep it safe and dry.
Your document checklist
| Document | Carry | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Driving licence (motorcycle category) | Original | Proves you may ride |
| International Driving Permit | Original | Expected next to a foreign licence |
| STNK (scooter registration) | Original, with the scooter | Shows the scooter is registered |
| Passport | Photo/copy; original safe but reachable | ID if requested |
| Travel insurance details | On your phone | Needed after an accident |
| Rental WhatsApp & hotel location | On your phone | For breakdowns or emergencies |
Rules on carrying ID can change. Check your government's travel advice for Indonesia.
Keeping documents safe
- Use a zip bag under the seat so papers survive tropical rain.
- Keep photos of every document in your phone and in cloud storage.
- Never leave your passport with a rental — see rent without leaving your passport.
- If the STNK or key is lost, read lost key or registration.
Check that the plate number on the STNK matches the scooter at handover — see checking the STNK and plate.
At a police check
Stay calm and polite, stop safely, and show your licence, IDP and the STNK. Read traffic rules & police checks.
Scooter prices
| Scooter | Daily | Weekly | Monthly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Honda BeAT (Gen 4–5) | IDR 80,000 | IDR 425,000 | IDR 1,210,000 |
| Honda Scoopy (Gen 4) | IDR 90,000 | IDR 515,000 | IDR 1,410,000 |
| Honda Vario 125 | IDR 100,000 | IDR 515,000 | IDR 1,510,000 |
| Yamaha NMAX 155 (Gen 2) | IDR 150,000 | IDR 902,000 | IDR 2,260,000 |
Rentals start from 2 days. Book on WhatsApp or via the Bali scooter rental catalogue: the bike is delivered to your hotel or villa and you pay when it arrives.
Related: International Driving Permit for Bali and SiapPergi — Bali scooter rental.
Ready to rent a scooter or car?
Fixed catalogue prices, delivered to your hotel or villa. Book on WhatsApp and pay when the vehicle arrives.
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Frequently asked questions
What documents do I need to ride a scooter in Bali?
Your licence, an International Driving Permit and the scooter's STNK. Carry a copy of your passport.
Should I carry my original passport?
Carry a photo or copy and keep the original safe but reachable; some checks may ask to see the original.
What is the STNK?
The scooter's registration paper. It should stay with the scooter while you ride.
Do I have to leave my passport with SiapPergi?
No. You show it at handover and keep it.
This guide follows the SiapPergi editorial policy: facts are checked, market prices are given as ranges and mistakes are corrected. Spotted something wrong? Report a correction.
