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International Driving Permit for Singapore license holders

In short

Singapore drivers need an IDP in any country that requires one for foreign licences. It is a translation of your Singapore licence, carried together with it. Singapore drivers should carry an International Driving Permit alongside their licence when driving abroad.

Singapore drivers should carry an International Driving Permit alongside their licence when driving abroad. Your International Driving Permit is the recognised multilingual translation of your existing licence, issued in the official UN-convention format and carried alongside your national licence.

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Last reviewed June 2026

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Singapore drivers — common questions

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Do Singapore license holders need an International Driving Permit?

Singapore drivers need an IDP in any country that requires one for foreign licences. It is a translation of your Singapore licence, carried together with it. Singapore drivers should carry an International Driving Permit alongside their licence when driving abroad.

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Is Singapore part of the driving conventions?

Singapore is party to 1949 Geneva Convention on road traffic, which govern which IDP format applies abroad.

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How fast can a Singapore driver get an IDP?

As fast as 8 minutes — enter your details and licence, pay, and your digital permit is emailed to you.