Foreigners' Guide

Holders of a valid foreign driving licence may drive in Singapore for up to 12 months from the date of entry without converting, provided the licence is valid and in English (or accompanied by an English translation).

An International Driving Permit (IDP) issued in your home country alongside your national licence is also accepted for the same 12-month period.

• Eligible if you hold a valid PR, EP, S Pass, WP, or DP.
• Your foreign licence must be valid and issued by a recognised country. Myanmar is on the list — see requirements below.
• Visit the Traffic Police (OneMotoring) counter at SLA Building, 8 Shenton Way.
• Submit: valid foreign licence + certified English translation (if not in English), FIN card, passport, 1 passport photo.
• Pay a fee of approx. S$25–S$50 (check current rates at OneMotoring).
• Your Singapore provisional licence is issued; a full licence follows after 1 year with no offences.

• Myanmar licence is recognised for conversion — you do not need to sit the Singapore BTT or driving test.
• Must have held the Myanmar licence for at least 1 year and have driven on it.
• Bring: original Myanmar licence + certified English translation (by a notary or embassy), passport, FIN card.
• If your Myanmar licence is not in English, get it translated at the Myanmar Embassy in Singapore or a certified translator.
• If you have been in Singapore >12 months without converting, you may need to sit the BTT — check with Traffic Police.