Valid VEP Required For Foreign-Registered Vehicles Entering Singapore Starting 6 October
If you’re planning on travelling to Singapore by car sometime in the future, you may want to ensure you have a valid Vehicle Entry Permit (VEP). The nation’s Immigration and Checkpoints Authority (ICA) has declared that starting from 6 October 2026, foreign-registered vehicles attempting to enter the country via land checkpoints without valid permits will […] The post Valid VEP Required For…
Foreign-registered vehicles entering Singapore from 6 October 2026 must possess a valid Vehicle Entry Permit (VEP) to avoid being denied entry at Woodlands and Tuas checkpoints, according to a statement from Singapore's Immigration and Checkpoints Authority (ICA). The requirement applies to travellers passing through the designated checkpoints and involves submitting the SG Arrival Card (SGAC) before arrival.
The SGAC is a mandatory pre-arrival declaration, which triggers an advance verification system to check the vehicle's VEP status. If a VEP is not valid, travellers cannot complete their SGAC submission and will be prompted to obtain a permit before proceeding. The validation system is designed to ensure that all vehicles entering Singapore have the necessary motor insurance coverage for the duration of their stay, as motor insurance is a prerequisite for obtaining a VEP.
Once the system is fully implemented, it will also extend to cover other vehicle types at land checkpoints. For more information on VEP applications, travellers can refer to the LTA OneMotoring website.
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