Asia travel guide
Driving in Singapore with a foreign licence
Bring an IDP
Rental desks and local authorities in Singapore commonly ask foreign drivers to carry an IDP alongside their national licence. Singapore drives on the left and accepts the IDP for short visits; tourists should carry one with their national licence.
The essentials
Drives onThe left
IDPStrongly recommended
Minimum age18+
Convention1949 Geneva
On the road
Rules of the road in Singapore
- Drive on the left.
- Electronic Road Pricing (ERP) gantries charge in busy areas.
- 0.08% alcohol limit, strictly enforced.
- Seatbelts mandatory for all occupants.
At the rental desk
Desks request an IDP for non-English licences; ERP road pricing applies.
Common questions
01
Can I drive in Singapore with a foreign licence?
Yes, with your national licence plus an International Driving Permit, which Singapore requires for foreign drivers.
02
Which side of the road does Singapore drive on?
Singapore drives on the left.
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