{
  "id": 9255587,
  "title": "Driving to Singapore? No SG Arrival Card without valid VEP starting Oct 6",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/23/driving-to-singapore-no-sg-arrival-card-without-valid-vep-starting",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-23T02:57:14.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Malay Mail",
    "slug": "malay-mail-malaymail",
    "url": "https://www.malaymail.com/news/singapore/2026/09/23/driving-to-singapore-no-sg-arrival-card-without-valid-vep-starting-oct-6/236190"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Foreign-registered vehicles traveling to Singapore through Woodlands or Tuas Checkpoint will require a valid Vehicle Entry Permit (VEP) starting October 6, 2026, announced the Immigration and Checkpoints Authority (ICA). To ensure a smooth entry, travelers should verify their VEP status when submitting their SG Arrival Card (SGAC) at the checkpoints. If a vehicle lacks a valid VEP, passengers will be unable to complete their SGAC submission and will be required to obtain the permit before their journey. A valid VEP not only grants entry to Singapore but also confirms that the vehicle is insured for the duration of its stay, as valid motor insurance is a prerequisite for obtaining the VEP. The ICA emphasizes that the system will check the VEP status when the SGAC is submitted and prompt travelers to apply for a VEP if it is not valid, thereby ensuring that all vehicles entering Singapore are adequately insured for any potential road accidents.",
  "summary": "SINGAPORE, Sept 23 — All foreign-registered vehicles entering Singapore via land checkpoints must have a valid Veh...",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}